[00:18] 8 April, in Boros, with ****
I don't feel a thing. The screams have stopped, they have frozen them. This wind is cutting me, and I am losing my vision, better to close my eyes.
I've tried running away, but this forest brought me here for the best view of the worst show.
And I would be a genius? I wasn't able to help those who've raised me, it's too much to handle.
"I…should jump…yea…that would be a nice death sentence" When he approached the edge of the cliff, a strong gust of wind made him lose his balance, fortunately, he fell on the right side.
"Together for a lifetime…right?"
7 years ago…
[15:20] 27 June 1671, in Boros, with Tengo
I am Tengo Boros. I'm 16, as you might already understand from my name, I live in the first ring, and I do all the noble things, much more boring than you would actually imagine.
"Lucy, can you please remind me why I'm still on this book"
I'm currently busy with one of the most important…enough with the BS.
"Sir Tengo, you will receive your chain in less than 2 years. The more knowledge you acquire now…"
"Yeah, yeah, enough. I get it"
I decided to cut it short, it was getting boring. My father believes that studying is important to understand better the chains since they follow the laws of science. He spends a lot of money on the researchers.
"Lucy, I am going to see my father. Finish writing the summary"
"Sir Tengo, you are putting me in a difficult situation! I have orders from your master" I stood up and exited the room while telling her.
"We keep only skillful servants. Show me what you can do then"
With a smile on my face, I jumped over the handrail, leaving her alone. It has always been hard for me to follow the noble code inside my house. "No running!", "Always dress elegantly", "Respect all your servants!" As I skipped down the stairs, I quickly reached the ground floor.
"Oh, my Lord. When will you learn how to behave, Sir Tengo?" Tatiana, our portress, exclaimed. She was a sweet old lady who always said I had the shiniest smile in the clan. (She is so cute ♡) I got out of the building.
"Finally freedom"
The way they build the first ring it's just dumb, every main component of the clan has its own house, and the Boros include 120 persons, excluding a few servants for each.
I had to run 1 kilometer just to get to my father's office. The only guards were 10 trained dogs, but they looked for intruders, not to me. I know his office very well.
I climbed over one of the wooden pillars, which supports the balcony. The grooves made it easy to reach the second floor.
It's common for the head of the clan to receive job requests and offers of many kinds. I reached the top of the balcony but at the wrong moment. My dad had some clients.
"Tengo, don't interrupt while I am working" He got back to talking to the strangers, they had elegant dresses and the emblem of Theora's city. I stayed out on the balcony, but I was able to hear something.
(It's always cool to see my dad's rooms, he chooses the design) The building is made out of compressed wood, the red which is the main color of the Clan, is also used in the office.
Elegant carpets, golden torch holders, even a large light-blue chandelier.
After a few minutes they left the room, probably already ending. "Dad, is everything okay? The Theora's clan doesn't come often here" I asked.
"My work is no one of your business. I already told you I won't give you any anticipations about your chain, everything will depend on how you will perform on the tests" My dad is very strict, detached, amoral, but I got used to it.
"Relax Dad, I just stopped by to say hello"
"You couldn't wait until dinner?" With his grumpy tone "I don't have much time, I have an appointment with other clients"
"Can we talk about Zelo? Why is that kid receiving his chain at 10 years old when everybody else waited until 18? You are so passionate about traditions, why you are not respecting this important tradition of our clan"
My dad looked into my eyes, he was visibly tired, almost desperate.
"I don't have preferences, and you know how important tradition is for me, in the next years we will be facing some serious problems. We need to use every resource, and you shouldn't snob the clan. Also, you need to go, you have your training in a few minutes"
There was no need to talk more, so I jumped from the second floor and went running to the training ground.
In our clan, we have been trained mentally and physically since our 10th birthday. Also, weekly tests are normal, and that day I had to perform.