Andre sat in the chair beside the bed, looking at the old man who was walking around looking at things in the room. They hadn't spoken much since he finished his treatment. He had only said that Craig's mind energy was recovering and he would soon regain consciousness. Whilst waiting, he roamed around the room and glanced at different things proactively.
Andre felt slightly awkward, but didn't say anything since all the old man was doing was looking at random objects and not touching anything. He figured that since he treated Craig's condition he must be a doctor and all the alchemy utilities in the room piqued his interest. Sometimes, the old man would look at certain objects for longer periods of time as he drifted into his thoughts.
"Is that concern I see on your face."
After waking up, Craig realised that A'ina and Maeli were both gone. Instead, he was surprised to see the old merchant from his childhood. After some discussion, he learnt that the old man knew almost everything about him and it bothered him greatly. He also found out that the old man intended to train him and make him stronger, in order to face the ordeals ahead.
Will he listen to the old man and get stronger first or will he rush blindly into enemy territory?
Find out Next time on... Uprising.