After days Leo has fully recovered—except for the lingering psychological and physical scars living in the forest where the horseman left him
He began training, attempting to swing the massive sword. At first, just holding it was a struggle—his grip unsteady, his stance wavering. Each attempt sent a sharp ache through his arms and shoulders, but he gritted his teeth and kept going. , but he didn''t stop though , because it doesn''t hurt as much as the injustice that happened to him and his father , But two things keep him alive and hopeful
His Little Sister, And the Promise to the Horseman
Leo trained relentlessly, unfazed by the conditions—whether under pouring rain or the scorching sun, he never stopped., The butterflies was around him filling him with Hope
Seven years passed Leo grew up , he''s not the same weak boy again .. at least
Leo was confused where to go , The butterflies remained with him, all those years
But this time the Butterflies suddenly at that point Started to Guide him
What? , this Way ?
Leo Started To follow the butterflies, He didn''t think about where or how the butterflies are guiding him through but
He trusted them anyway and followed the creatures.
When he arrived at his house, a familiar warmth washed over him—the worn wooden floor, the way the light filtered through the cracked windows, just as it did in his childhood. For a fleeting moment, he could almost hear the laughter, the voices of the past echoing from his mother''s room. But the silence was deafening, a shadow looming over every memory
No way ....Leo''s eyes widened slightly, but he had expected this anyway.
He searched for his sister everywhere in the village.
but there was no trace of her
Leo returned to the house the butterflies were travelling around the house but went out quickly
Leo followed them immediately , hopeful if they guide them to his lost sister
when Leo was about to go to his next path , But out of nowhere, a loud scream echoed of a young woman
"Help!!! Anyone!" She shouted desperately, her voice carrying down the road
The desperate shouting came from a nearby orphanage, its echoes filling the air with urgency.
Leo rushed directly there and encountered with some Highwaymen in The Orphanage Leo didn''t hesitate ran quickly towards them
"Give me everything you got ma''am! "" The Leader of the highwaymen pressed his knife against the matron of the orphanage, intending to hurt her.
"I am telling you i don''t have any gold!'' The orphanage owner replied he her arms was clutched , her voice shaky
"So you want to play it the hard way ? ,DO IT GUYS!!"
The highwaymen started destroying everything inside the orphanage
The Orphans kids are scared , they can barely see some of them started sobbing a Upstairs, A small blonde girl among the children remained silent, gripping the wooden railing of the stairs as she carefully observed the scene unfolding below. , like she''s certain that someone is going to save them all ,
a confidence ? or ... hope ?
It''s Fate
"Enough!" Leo shouted, bursting through the doorway with force.
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The leader stepped forward, looking down on him with a belittling gaze.
"Enough?" he muttered dismissively.
"What can a little boy like you even do?" he smirked
A second later, that "little boy" shattered the table with his sword.
"W-what!!??" The man''s eyes widened in disbelief, his breath hitching as he stumbled back. He couldn''t comprehend how such strength came from someone so small
" I said enough...." Leo whispered
The leader stepped back fearfully
"GO GET HIM!!!!"
The highwaymen descended on Leo , but he dealt with them effortlessly, merely tapping them with the back of his blade
It''s not talent—it''s the result of long years of training finally paying off
The leader hesitated, flickering in his eyes. Impossible , that boy is so strong how does it make even sense??!
The leader felt a moment of shame , but it was quickly replaced by desperation. His eyes darted around the room until they landed on the little blonde girl who was standing silently on the stairs, watching everything unfold. Without hesitation, he rushed upstairs and grabbed her, yanking her close as he held her hostage.
"LEAVE ME ALONE!!!!" the innocent girl screamed, her voice trembling with fear.
Leo chased after her to save her—it was a matter of seconds. Leo delivered a powerful blow to the man''s head, and the leader finally went down.
The rest of the highwaymen, shaken by what they saw, turned and ran no one dared to look back
"Thank you for saving me, Mister Hero!!" the little girl exclaimed, her eyes sparkling with gratitude.
Everyone in the orphanage was shocked by what had happened. For a moment, they thought it was all over
"Thank you, young one," The matron of the Orphanage said, her voice filled with gratitude.
"I never thought I’d be saved by a young boy," she added with a soft, amused laugh.
"No need to thank me ma''am . It wasn’t a big deal," he said, rubbing the back of his head with a bashful smile.
"What about a dinner in your honor?" she asked, pressing her hands together as if making an offering.
"Oh, thank you, but I''m kind of in a hurry right now, i have to find someone "
The Blonde girl grabbed his hand. "Please, Mr. Hero," she begged him, her eyes pleading.
"Alright, alright..." he sighed, a small smile forming as he gave in
A big grin spread across the little girl''s face as he said that to her.
During dinner, Leo entertained the children with stories, bringing laughter and excitement to the room. Everyone liked him, but the little girl was especially drawn to him—her eyes filled with admiration, as if she saw something special in him.
The following morning, Leo awoke earlier than the children. He made up his mind to keep going.to reunion with his little sister
but he heard a voice behind him
"Before you go , Please take this !" the matron whispered to not waking the kids up
"A golden coin ?" He kept staring at the golden coin''s flicker as he flipped it.
"But you said you didn''t have any gold?" He scratched the back of his head, clearly puzzled.
"Just take it, you deserve it!" She mimicked his gesture, scratching the back of her head too, as if that somehow made it less awkward.
Leo let out a small chuckle and accepted it with a grateful nod. "Well… I appreciate it "
"Your heart is so warm, ma''am! Good bye! "
"Good bye! Stay safe Leo !! "She said waving at him as he walked away.
She reminds me of my mom
Leo continued his journey to the next village, hoping he might find his little sister.
Without noticing, the little girl had decided to follow him. Keeping her steps light and her distance just enough to stay out of sight, she trailed after him with with curiosity in her eyes