CPG | Chapter 18

Before Rayyan could question it, he instinctively followed the prince’s command. As he stepped outside, rain soaked him, and he closed his eyes.dccf151ad4bfb839

It had been 9c4adf2d49 a week of c6c3159a89 frequent rain. Clouds would gather, f5bf402a01 bringing rain, and 9de0ffc52a when it seemed d24d0b96e7 like it would f19cf6a0e4 never stop, the 1ace2b4331 cold air lingered, ffbaf14a1f leaving the days 0a71d486a9 gloomy.1e67dec891853115

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The rain pounded his 3cc6e19ae5 head and shoulders painfully, e961099e22 but it also cooled ddf12d98d6 his heated body, which 55d594b006 was a relief. It felt like it was e15de64720 washing his mind clean, so 5506a2d964 Rayyan tilted his head back b5a192b13e to embrace the rain.2d6765105521f643

“Turn around.”c4a17e192e35c3bc

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At the prince’s command, Rayyan slowly turned. The rain clinging to his eyelashes made it hard to open his eyes. He wiped his face as if washing it and was startled to see where the prince was.b0816f0d0a44accf

“Your Highness, please go inside.”8c68931612eb4ced

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Seeing the prince standing 994323531d in the rain like 29d6597814 him, Rayyan hurried over, e4fa7aa8e8 but Ternnis raised a a4f1c080ab hand to stop him.31a93ee5c06869b3

“Your Highness, if you stay in the cold rain…”a03d129a23fafb07

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“I know.”a8860cb1540193e5

Rayyan was at a loss 52bdc8baf4 for words, seeing the prince 48ac3f6300 nod so calmly. The prince was f6b2f704c3 like a candle 982b06bde9 in the wind, e73a21ea25 flickering dangerously close 7f84d20cd7 to going out, 9fcef14c4e yet he was 570af39370 doing something so ee7a0fad35 reckless.2f2d3bcbeeecbeee

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Despite Rayyan’s concern, Ternnis showed no intention of going inside. Instead, he looked up at the sky and held out his hand.cc32d502f06f79a4

“This rain feels like embers, not water. It hurts so much I could lose my mind.”928f45fb7db82262

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Ternnis cupped his hand 76ae01d75c to catch the rain, 27b93fed01 watching the droplets bounce eeeb76e3e0 off.2ffde71f3560fad5

“A royal destined to die at any moment.”1cf8463418dbabb8

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“…”31378c485b0b2da6

“I thought it was better to die than live with this pain every day.”d2859344ddc4b6a1

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Ternnis’s low voice was sometimes drowned out by the rain. Rayyan instinctively moved closer to hear him.caea8e6a719374a4

“But it’s strange. Since coming to this castle, the pain has lessened.”9151f0e767c1e035

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Death seemed further away, and Ternnis’s quiet words were swallowed by the rain. After a moment of thought, Ternnis turned to Rayyan.3317aa17a4e538a1

“When I touch you, the pain subsides.”6f5338b3f939d7d0

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“…Your Highness.”64d57295706ce51e

Ternnis’s outstretched hand touched Rayyan’s chest. He slipped his hand into Rayyan’s rain-soaked clothes and sighed deeply, as if finding relief in cool water after being near a fire.7b4fc27bb9644d90

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“I don’t know why. That’s why I ordered your examination. But now, none of that matters.”03c52bc63b481bb7

What does it matter if you’re not a Guide, Ternnis’s words were clear as Rayyan moved closer.d72304bb1cbfbe3c

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“If you’re not here, I’ll die too.”15908da4a88140a9

Ternnis’s hand slid down to grasp Rayyan’s.f82c158d7f9fdb38

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“Without you, I can’t even eat. What does being a prince mean? I can’t do anything on my own. There’s no one else to serve me, just you. Everyone else has given up on me.”bbceaef6bcaf0ca5

Rayyan felt a heavy 669b31bb49 emotion looking at the 3496c5a53d small hand gripping his. Guilt for forgetting cc551dd7a5 the prince overwhelmed 0e44463cf6 him again.468624e4f5117264

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“Take care of me. At least live until after I die. You’re everything to me.”13645dd5d523305b

Rayyan had always thought of himself as useless. A thorn in his family’s side, his half-brother, the heir, even coveted the insignificant things Rayyan took with him. He had felt so pathetic for not becoming a Guide…0241fc4bfecd014a

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Rayyan’s eyes stung with warmth. The rain was cold, but the water on his cheeks was warm.d35eb26e0021470a

“I’m sorry.”598ecdfdf16ff4e4

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He had acted foolishly 625b220b64 toward someone who needed ebf91416f0 him.fe707fa35cb53e90

“Don’t make me uneasy again.”c0eba48e659a5bf8

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With Rayyan’s sincere apology, Ternnis held his hand tightly, determined not to let go. Confident that Rayyan wouldn’t leave him silently again, Ternnis smiled brightly.c1808d6f6c7073fd

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“Are you disappointed?”506801063c21076c

Rayyan felt a surge of sorrow at his grandmother’s gentle voice and began to cry. His father’s disappointed gaze and the sudden change in his life pushed Rayyan to the edge. It wasn’t just that. Seeing his mother, who was also cast out because he didn’t become a Guide, left a scar on young Rayyan’s heart.28d857b9021f9324

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“Why can’t I become a Guide?”96e969c2b47695da

Rayyan looked up at c614b2caff his grandmother, sniffling. His tears blurred his a59425474d vision, but he could bd661150b4 see her smiling faintly. He was upset, 1eb384cfb5 so why was 3314b2cbcc she smiling? Rayyan pouted, but she 98513c3914 continued to smile at 6e668a71b3 him.5f7e7d15e9d52358

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“Don’t give up yet.”5701366594605c14

“Don’t give up?”67766c8a53f3a349

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“Yes, come here.”0e08c41ef48deff9

Rayyan hesitated but then went into her arms. He was upset and wished she wouldn’t smile, but he loved her too much to resist.1da2266126aa534c

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The warmth and 573a3fd64d comforting scent made 419b1fa23d Rayyan close his 8bfe4bd3db eyes. His grandmother held him, f932413804 stroking his head and d28e279216 gently rocking him.4e9a0211750da009

“You know our family has produced Guides for generations, right?”77cd11355cb6ddeb

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“…Yes.”1a3edbcec6802fef

Maybe heirs who didn’t become Guides were abandoned, and other children continued the lineage. Shocked by his father’s rejection, Rayyan thought only of his situation.322c68f213e20172

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“Not all our ancestors became Guides easily. Some manifested very late.”58f6dc23f2fb4dd8

“If they were discovered late, they couldn’t have become the head of the family, right?”b25f71408c443bdd

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“That’s not true. They all became great leaders.”fc4bb3093b51378d

“Then I’m not one of them.”2844746c2c5a7906

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Rayyan lowered his head. He couldn’t become the head of the family, so he had no hope of manifesting late. Despite his negative response, his grandmother maintained her smile. She continued speaking to soothe her grandson’s wounded heart.2144af3fd5891e97

“They had great power sleeping within them. It wouldn’t awaken without a significant catalyst. That’s why they manifested late.”72f6cd897d4acf71

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“Is that possible?”b4c15e45cc92d2fc

The examination involved channeling an Esper’s wavelength to see if there was potential for a Guide. The idea of a great power lying dormant and manifesting late intrigued Rayyan.7c409408cbe5bca1

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“Yes. I believe you have a great power sleeping within you too. If someone appears to awaken it, you’ll become a Guide.”25f690136460644e

“Could that really happen?”7af1e7ffb6a7e314

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“Yes, trust me. I’d stake my life on it.”39ac2f9cf6832137

Rayyan felt uplifted, believing 4425bda8ee he had such power ffc5e3f3a8 within him. Then he looked at 5570891ed5 her with a somber 2258815260 gaze.355d5a879694b721

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“What if it’s not true?”fc113b8b5361f45a

“Hmm?”4a09f42720127473

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“It might only apply to them, not me.”cacf994d73a837f8

“Heh. Rayyan.”6af54abe59ee33fd

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His grandmother hugged him tightly. Rayyan squirmed, looking up 48aa6c6561 at her.eb0e8a448bed1552

“I knew you were special from the moment you were born.”ea189854140afd24

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She brushed his hair from b92e43439a his forehead, touched his cheeks, ae49ed6e72 and tapped his eyes, nose, d1e8bec166 and mouth. The ticklish touch made 2266a52c12 Rayyan blink and purse aae25e7b3f his lips.a9c46fa2e190eb11

“You’re a special child. Have confidence. Just as I recognized you, you’ll find someone who awakens your power.”2c89d3b50e0a9923

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She comforted him like that.fce45b9bdddad1e9

Young Rayyan lifted his cbcba8533b head, no longer sullen.042fc7d1888ef00d

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“What if the second examination says I’m not a Guide?”826aa34f65d6a3ff

“Then you’ll find your life’s meaning in another way.”2e827d653c8b2ae2

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For the first time, she gave a different answer to Rayyan’s persistent questions. She believed he had the power of a Guide but wanted to comfort him.d94453715c4b3ddd

“Grandma was right. There must be someone who needs me.”41b5766ca6d576e1

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Young Rayyan nodded vigorously, as c2a01cdd5e if it were true. At some point, 56cdb9990f the child grew 8044180cff into a boy. He was old 32140ab866 enough for the f883d4c2fc second examination.326c542cedb01263

“So it’s okay if I’m not a Guide.”670bd623753e3010

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In the dream, a143956532 Rayyan grew again, 79cdf27932 from a fifteen-year-old 22e16a03b8 boy to an 0766ef885c adult who had 7a96d5f5e6 let go of 20f26fd3a0 the dream of 8ad26f9d47 being a Guide f64a9fad72 and found another 689c2d9178 meaning in life.da03033ee0142270

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Rayyan’s eyelids fluttered open. His eyes focused on the ceiling. Though it was a dream, seeing his grandmother after so long made Rayyan press a hand to his chest.150f8dc5c6923f67

“Grandma…”9130113239acc2ea

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She had been his 0ca388c203 support, comforting and encouraging fefb65ad54 him until he closed ddeca0ca6c his eyes. His grandmother and mother had a32973742d greatly influenced Rayyan not to ada8a1fe8a give up.12207bdfad678eed

Having dreamed of one of them, Rayyan’s lips curled into a slight smile. It felt like a good day was beginning.290c1c31b3e29e19

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“What should I cook today?”ac93b326b283361f

Starting the day with the b80e86d267 same question, Rayyan got out c8ec852648 of bed. He ran a hand 0e1c7163ad through his messy hair. Seeing his feet sticking out 59a8e65fb2 of the bed, he turned 787bd68ded his gaze to gauge its 0f118a934f size.3102a24f2023ce32

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What once seemed the right eecf956eab size for him now felt 65a16e56a2 small. No, he had grown.2d9786d9ee030fc3

Three years had passed 4b17d543a6 since Rayyan came to 5ed858a7c3 the castle. The fifteen-year-old boy had become 38061a2733 an eighteen-year-old adult.e6065a85e9158f9c

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