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.28c336bf5a9a9449

It had been a 7453272920 week of frequent rain. Clouds would gather, bringing 93ee101da6 rain, and when it 9d9284a3a8 seemed like it would 4accb6b417 never stop, the cold 01444aaba2 air lingered, leaving the 5ff0bb897a days gloomy.d5cedc9c466e0574

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The rain pounded 82af29a5eb his head and fdb29d934e shoulders painfully, but a9a8b177a9 it also cooled 870769cb4c his heated body, c2a53eed53 which was a 47a373943e relief. It felt like bf82ee9190 it was washing 933f250898 his mind clean, 273830dbc7 so Rayyan tilted 7597fdae81 his head back 2ef3ec90dc to embrace the 7ff083a547 rain.29053dacb3135f90

“Turn around.”c6331fa87cc38f74

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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.fbaf3a4d1a13a7af

“Your Highness, please go inside.”74b804ceba617d8b

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Seeing the prince e34c90c2d6 standing in the fe6929bd87 rain like him, ff63933c24 Rayyan hurried over, f3c4fe0ebf but Ternnis raised 97baef41f9 a hand to 34249f22c6 stop him.6120c1ddf929643e

“Your Highness, if you stay in the cold rain…”b4d11a33fda08261

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“I know.”6b2e26843526cae6

Rayyan was at a loss 778d0f60a6 for words, seeing the prince 766fcba48a nod so calmly. The prince was like a 3fb43359a5 candle in the wind, flickering 1f75ba7ef8 dangerously close to going out, 61d3409965 yet he was doing something f844395c13 so reckless.eb3882be19193cc7

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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.31519c4abe4c8cd2

“This rain feels like embers, not water. It hurts so much I could lose my mind.”3cc837b96bd553c5

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Ternnis cupped his 79fe360923 hand to catch ccd5d9704b the rain, watching bdaa52883d the droplets bounce df59fd706c off.c01f979625f80c59

“A royal destined to die at any moment.”39441b4ee66189b2

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“…”5622d4ae89317db2

“I thought it was better to die than live with this pain every day.”64a9d1ea9c70f2c4

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Ternnis’s low voice was sometimes drowned out by the rain. Rayyan instinctively moved closer to hear him.c6cee85f5816ea24

“But it’s strange. Since coming to this castle, the pain has lessened.”fe621b030e8c65b4

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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.d7b6683611d2c6f7

“When I touch you, the pain subsides.”433580132f5d2ef0

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“…Your Highness.”2ebee7c9a636610f

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.e04583dc770bf0cc

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“I don’t know why. That’s why I ordered your examination. But now, none of that matters.”059bcb195e28aa7b

What does it matter if you’re not a Guide, Ternnis’s words were clear as Rayyan moved closer.d7a0c6939923f241

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“If you’re not here, I’ll die too.”4357a1bc16308dff

Ternnis’s hand slid down to grasp Rayyan’s.edab17b0cb4d828a

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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.”6370288365a00c6b

Rayyan felt a 8505268bc9 heavy emotion looking 3160c2bf90 at the small 19337c4b0d hand gripping his. Guilt for forgetting the prince 67c62661ab overwhelmed him again.0fa4bd24954fc2c8

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“Take care of me. At least live until after I die. You’re everything to me.”92376eaa86b22c90

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…7c97d9a64f1d52a6

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Rayyan’s eyes stung with warmth. The rain was cold, but the water on his cheeks was warm.9964ac27108c5909

“I’m sorry.”25b5eb9d0d19344f

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He had acted foolishly acce0693da toward someone who needed 88dd316b7e him.a9a20e7de25f17de

“Don’t make me uneasy again.”fcdcf64a8c4a7bd3

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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.ee7f23a5225e61f0

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“Are you disappointed?”8f8a7d98610b522c

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.82d8d18539eec6c4

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“Why can’t I become a Guide?”ec1656aa4a68e046

Rayyan looked up d152af290c at his grandmother, daf574445b sniffling. His tears blurred his 1b11b9e9b4 vision, but he could 86715923ce see her smiling faintly. He was upset, so dc1e7511bb why was she smiling? Rayyan pouted, but 4944a80b5e she continued to 3d595f8fe6 smile at him.bbd99da08af9bb5f

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“Don’t give up yet.”f0f2772f9ca3c248

“Don’t give up?”e111a23073177e29

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“Yes, come here.”1e1c04d86b6f22ea

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.fea30d6311eac370

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The warmth and comforting bbb89d06d0 scent made Rayyan close a44409d2ae his eyes. His grandmother held him, 48253c7d4b stroking his head and 81787b4ea0 gently rocking him.af14309e3a515b7e

“You know our family has produced Guides for generations, right?”74ef04ca2106d6ec

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“…Yes.”0403cef2327e4f45

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.61a8520c7a2ee6ce

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“Not all our ancestors became Guides easily. Some manifested very late.”3734dae80b7dedab

“If they were discovered late, they couldn’t have become the head of the family, right?”07fbcc40bd0feb44

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“That’s not true. They all became great leaders.”a189ac79075c0001

“Then I’m not one of them.”933a42e82ab68b6e

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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.0079b0a2d0d8f57b

“They had great power sleeping within them. It wouldn’t awaken without a significant catalyst. That’s why they manifested late.”2e0f26302472ce95

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“Is that possible?”a92703baa69b1dff

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.f444a7ca8cc8ecf5

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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.”a04e5b0086aeec53

“Could that really happen?”c8750e199f617e20

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“Yes, trust me. I’d stake my life on it.”7f040b93bc0cddd2

Rayyan felt uplifted, believing cf5438789a he had such power bb840ef266 within him. Then he looked 7c55295e3b at her with 733ff5924f a somber gaze.c6197f5a5e8f34db

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“What if it’s not true?”818e9ab022fa5d1b

“Hmm?”4e491bce77b63c99

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“It might only apply to them, not me.”a6a38003695a68c8

“Heh. Rayyan.”44842c0bcf4b52ed

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His grandmother hugged him tightly. Rayyan squirmed, looking up at 8f7cdbed12 her.91c82f4e294e265f

“I knew you were special from the moment you were born.”a039fb1c84342f8b

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She brushed his hair from 9e9e34dc14 his forehead, touched his cheeks, 0cba9d8c7f and tapped his eyes, nose, dfcaa4a214 and mouth. The ticklish touch made a229eeb747 Rayyan blink and purse 9a9a3c00e6 his lips.6826ba94d9471458

“You’re a special child. Have confidence. Just as I recognized you, you’ll find someone who awakens your power.”2a10a7206387cc56

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She comforted him like that.7232f929d2f6b715

Young Rayyan lifted his head, 1cd408a8a0 no longer sullen.d0c00d6578526565

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“What if the second examination says I’m not a Guide?”50598fa718120873

“Then you’ll find your life’s meaning in another way.”51a26b3e07bb601e

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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.c2c40bdc812fe4e0

“Grandma was right. There must be someone who needs me.”3bdcc716932188ac

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Young Rayyan nodded vigorously, b71cf0a74b as if it were deae264367 true. At some point, 7136085a3b the child grew b88bbf6796 into a boy. He was old enough for 1a48553cf4 the second examination.3610f115acc68a4e

“So it’s okay if I’m not a Guide.”dcd0c95db745e715

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In the dream, Rayyan a54889a222 grew again, from a 5d1c90c125 fifteen-year-old boy to an 2ecd4c94a9 adult who had let 55140796e9 go of the dream 2d5558e364 of being a Guide ae5fe6df5f and found another meaning 47cda75f82 in life.5154b968773ff43e

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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.08504bf34bc977f3

“Grandma…”54f0ff09d9fdc155

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She had been 5ccbc47b57 his support, comforting 4da013319c and encouraging him 91c8b7690b until he closed 24fe5d0001 his eyes. His grandmother and a9b9b9519d mother had greatly e2c63fa3d4 influenced Rayyan not 21f2064d50 to give up.97e68912916e993e

Having dreamed of one of them, Rayyan’s lips curled into a slight smile. It felt like a good day was beginning.c1b6712dc0ee02aa

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“What should I cook today?”87ef4e2569236c8f

Starting the day 08589a9ce3 with the same 31fc5a5696 question, Rayyan got 73ec4d5165 out of bed. He ran a 583c3cf8b9 hand through his 7db77389da messy hair. Seeing his feet sticking out 148e16b1ab of the bed, he turned 744e2f49e5 his gaze to gauge its 39a0efcb81 size.a1a60b557a4228aa

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What once seemed bc5a10da24 the right size 1d6aedca96 for him now e80dc2d632 felt small. No, he had grown.d0a3a286453636b9

Three years had passed f4333fdc06 since Rayyan came to e2a32239aa the castle. The fifteen-year-old boy had become 2333bf7daa an eighteen-year-old adult.93b30a1609fd1a5a

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