Kapitel 89: Back to Home [part 1]
The nanny's words echoed in my mind like a persistent echo, a murmur that intertwined with my darkest thoughts.
"Until the end."
There was something final in that promise, a sense of irrevocability that I couldn't ignore.
Even though I had chosen to trust, to embrace the destiny she had laid out for me, I couldn't help but reflect on the deeper meaning of those words.
My nanny had always guided me, always supported me, but there was something ambiguous in her role, something that eluded my understanding.
I had now accepted my nature, the power that now flowed through my veins, and I knew the world would never be the same.
But despite having become stronger, distrust gripped me.
With power comes no wisdom, and without wisdom, there is no security.
The wisdom that comes from knowledge, from experience, is the only weapon against deception.
So, although more powerful, I still felt vulnerable.
I knew I was less wise, less cunning than her, and for that, suspicion crept into my heart like poison.
So the nanny's words echoed once again in my mind like a persistent echo, a murmur that mixed with my darkest thoughts as I tried to discern a hidden message.
"Until the end."
There was definitely something final in that promise, a sense of irrevocability that I couldn't ignore.
Even though I had chosen to trust, to embrace the destiny she had traced for me, I couldn't help but reflect on the deeper meaning of those words.
As I walked beside the nanny, I couldn't stop mulling over those words:
"Until the end." What did she really mean?
Her intentions, as well as her loyalty, seemed transparent, but there had always been a shadow, an unfathomable depth in her eyes that I couldn't ignore.
I knew that her presence by my side had been crucial to my ascent, but now that power flowed through my veins, I felt a growing detachment.
The strength I had gained was immense, but there was no wisdom to guide it, and without wisdom, power could become a trap.
The nanny, with her cunning and experience, was still one step ahead of me.
And as I reflected on this, suspicion crept into my heart, like a poison that slowly spread, contaminating everything it touched.
My growth, my transformation, everything seemed part of a larger design, a design that perhaps I did not fully comprehend.
Despite my new strength, I still felt vulnerable, trapped in a web woven by someone else.
She interrupted my flow of thoughts with a satisfied smile, her gaze shining with a strange mix of pride and curiosity.
"I must say, dear," she began with a honeyed voice, "you have truly surpassed every expectation. It's not easy to become a Perfect Vital Core, yet you've done it in a surprisingly short time, despite the test to check your various parameters suggesting you'd need at least another 6 months."
I simply observed her expression, trying to decipher the true intentions behind that compliment.
"It's an extraordinary achievement, really," she continued, her voice veiled by a subtle note of inquiry.
"But I wonder… how did you do it? What was your secret?"
Her tone was seemingly casual, but I felt the pressure of the question.
I knew she was looking for something, perhaps confirmation, perhaps proof.
I tried to hide my uncertainty behind a neutral expression, keeping my gaze steady on her.
"There was no secret," I replied vaguely, trying to mask my uncertainty.
"Maybe it was simply my destiny, something that was already inside me, waiting to be awakened."
The nanny remained silent for a moment, her smile barely perceptible as she reflected on my words.
Deep in her eyes, something changed, a flash of suspicion that seemed to cross her gaze.
"He's hiding something," she thought to herself, her instinct honed by centuries of experience warning her.
But immediately after, another possibility crossed her mind. "No, perhaps he doesn't even know himself…"
My age, just a year, and the rapidity of my growth were factors that made everything much more complex.
Perhaps I wasn't aware of my own potential, perhaps there was something greater at work, something that eluded even my control that the test hadn't detected, but for now, she had no way of knowing that.
"Well," she finally said, with a tone that sought to dispel the tension, "regardless of how you did it, it's clear you have extraordinary potential. You've done what no one would have ever thought possible."
Her praise was sincere, but the unspoken question lingered between us, a silent murmur that I couldn't ignore.
"What do you say," she continued, her tone light and welcoming, "about heading to the estate? We still have much work ahead of us, and we need to prepare for what's to come."
I nodded, my gaze still fixed on her, as I pondered the implications of what we had just discussed.
I knew I had to remain vigilant, that I couldn't afford to lower my guard, not even with the nanny by my side.
Together, we began to walk towards the estate, the silence enveloping us full of unspoken thoughts and unrevealed suspicions.
As we walked along the path wrapped in darkness, the silence between us was broken only by the sound of our steps on the damp grass.
The wind whispered through the trees, carrying with it the echoes of my still turbulent thoughts.
After a moment, I decided to break that silence.
"How long will it take to reach the estate?" I asked, keeping my tone neutral, but with a subtle curiosity.
I wanted to understand how long I would remain in this state of suspicion and vigilance, how long I would have to spend by her side without giving in to the paranoia that gripped me.
The nanny looked at me, her smile calm and reassuring.
"Three days, dear," she replied with her usual sweetness.
"Considering your current strength, the journey will be much shorter than expected. Of course, we'll make stops to ensure you're at your best."
She fixed her gaze on me for a moment, as if measuring my reaction, then added:
"During the journey, we'll stop again at some Ryushin resorts. Use them to rest and reflect on everything that has happened."
I nodded, trying to hide the slight surprise I felt.
Three days.
An incredibly short time, considering the distances we'd have to cover.
But her words reassured me, even if only partly.
I still had doubts, but I knew every move had to be calculated, every step considered.
And those two resorts, those safe places, could offer opportunities to observe and better understand the situation I was in.
As we continued to walk, my gaze shifted towards the horizon, where the shadows of the night seemed to merge with the sky.
There was still so much to discover, so much to understand.
And while the journey promised to be brief, I knew every moment would be crucial in determining my future.
Wöchentlicher Energiestatus
-- Power-
Rangliste 
-- Power-
Stein