Kapitel 83: Fourth Gate: Land of Terra (Part 5)

[Music Recommendation: "The Heart's Tale" by BigRicePiano - available in Youtube] 

(I suggest you listen to it while reading <3)

Ducis smiled warmly, seeing Elliot utter such kind words and wisdom towards a person who didn't even deserve it. He was reminded of how he was just a small, emotionless child years ago who grew into a melancholic person, hating himself, thinking he was a monster, and then this - in just a matter of months, a lot of things changed. 

Elliot no longer hated himself. He learned to make friends, how to be kind and compassionate, his wisdom continually grew, and his understanding on a lot of things. Even the things concerning the heart - he was beginning to understand them and comprehend them. His true character kept shining through all the situations and trials given to him.

Like a mineral consistently heated until it becomes a gem …

Like gold continuously tried in fire to remove its impurities …