Reborn For A Second Life

Birthday Party (1)

The following days had consisted of training my mana manipulation and increasing my mana pool along with improving my physical body by doing some daily workout. Sometimes I taught Theo and Clara about the fundamental of magic.

Apart from training, the other thing I do is just spending time with both of them. There are only a few options for our daily activities. We either sparring or reading books. These few days, we never leave our house area.

I can't go anywhere, the same goes for Andrew. He was really anxious about Katelyn. She was around the time to give birth. I'm going to be a brother soon!

"Alright, that should do it."

I closed the book after I had finished writing a few words of my thoughts. At first, I only meant to write the memories of my past but suddenly I felt like I also want to write some of the events of this present life.

As an adventurer, it's a habit to write some of your experience in a book then pass it to your family member. Some adventurer did this to convey their final words to their family if they are in a dire situation.

However, in the past, I had nobody to convey my final words if I died. Therefore, I didn't have any intention of writing a diary.

There are a few piles of the book on my desk. Apart from my diary, some of the books are the presents from Sarah and Lesla. Nevertheless, most were about the story of The Six Heroes. I used to hear about this story in my past life. It was a very famous one. Everyone knows about it.

Even after 100 years, the stories have still remained. It was a good story for children. Among The Six Heroes, the story about the three heroes defeating The Great Incandescent, Tamish was the best. It was a gigantic red-scaled dragon that came invading The Land of Azcrane and causing destruction to the land. However, Three braves heroes joined hand and fought bravely against the dragon monster.

The dragon said are said to be as big as a Rura City. When it flapped its wings, its created destructive wind pressure. Since the battlefield took place in a wasteland, people had said that the wind pressure created by the dragon caused a huge sand sands storm. The heroes had to fight the monster in a disadvantageous situation due to the storm. Still, they managed to cut the head of the dragon.

People said that the skull of the dragon monster is still in that wasteland. Now it was known as The Incandescent Grave. A wasteland located Northwest of Rura Kingdom. Nobody wants to go there. Nobody ever lives there. There is really nothing other than sands everywhere, also the magical beast there is twice stronger.

How nostalgic to be able to hear about the stories again. How would Theo and Clara react when if I tell them this story?

I wonder?

Thanks to the heroes we are living a peaceful life.

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During the past two years, I have been focusing on improving my strength. Now, since it already two years, Theo and Clara mana core had developed completely. For a month after their awakening, I had been training them every single day.

"Is this all you got Theo?"

"Tch…stop moving around"

I dodged Theo multiple thrust and the swing of his wooden staff, I lunged toward him with a boost from my wind turbulence and locked him in close combat. We both were exchanging our attack. The difference is that Theo sparred with me using a long wooden stick while I just went on with barehanded.

It not like I hate weapon or what but because I'm preferred fighting that doesn't drag my movement. Despite I preferred using my hand when I'm against magical beast I'm still using a weapon because some of them have tough skin or scale. My bare hand wouldn't penetrate or scratch their skin.

Theo quickly adjusted his position to counter my swift attack. He took a few steps backwards and concentrated on my movement. After I was exactly in front of him, he thrust the weapon aimed precisely at my head.

How predictable. I just feint my body upfront a little bit and he fell to it. Easily I dodged it and slid between his legs swiftly like how wind gracefully rustling the branches. I pulled his both legs, made him fell forward and face-planted on the ground and with that, the spar ended. I won 23 times.

"Ouch…that hurt" gently Theo rubbed his chin. Well, I did go easy on him than before. After a month, he shows some improvement with his spear but he still has a long way to go. For his earth magic, he just got the grasp of it only. Theo only has one affinity that is Earth.

Ezra held out his hand to Theo and pulled him up. "You did great, you almost scratch me" At least I should complimenting him for his hard work. After all, he always took it seriously when it comes to training and sparring than reading.

"Are you really praising me?"

"Yeah I am, despite being restricted to using magic during the spar, you did well enough to hold on against me who have been using wind to increase my movement."

The reason why I prohibited him from using magic during our sparring is that I'm worried that he couldn't control his magic yet. For 8 years old child, he has the potential to reach the intermediate stage in Earth magic.

"Hey Ezra, I still don't get it why would you want to hide your talent from your parents?" Theo has been curious about Ezra intention of hiding his ability for a very long time already. Compare to other kids, if they have the strength like Ezra, they would proudly boast to people.

"Let say I'm worried about how are they going to treat me, I don't want them to treat me as a genius child, I want them to treat me as a normal person" Ezra just spoke the truth to him. Well, rather than a genius, he much more worried that their family would think him a monster.

Afterwards, Theo slightly chuckled at the thought of Erza. "Eh, did I say something funny?" Ezra tilted his head wondering about Theo suddenly laughed at his words.

"No, you didn't c***k a joke just that I found it awkward. I mean this is the first time I see you worried about something."

"Heh, was I wrong to worry about something like that?"

They continued talking as they walked headed to the house.

"No, you're not wrong, it could be true after all with that strength and knowledge of yours, but Ezra they're your family, your parent. I have been living with you guys for more than a year, they would never treat you as some sort of monster if they knew about it. In fact, I think they would feel proud about it."

"How are you so sure about it?"

"Because I felt the same, knowing that my friend is super strong make me feel safe and I can depend on him. I think your family would feel more reassured knowing that their son is capable of surviving in this world."

I remained standing, don't know what to say, I was being lectured by a kid. When I think it carefully my parents are not the kind of people who would treat me as a monster. Either way, it's better to let them know now. I raised my hand and patted his head.

"Theo, thank you"

"Huh, sometimes I found it weird why would you always treat me as a kid?"

"Don't worry about it, just a habit of me towards a friend"

Those are the words that came from the bottom of his heart. The only people who knew about his talent was only Theo, Clara and Elora. Soon enough it will be exposed, so he better be prepared when the times come.

"Well, I will tell them about my magic during my seventh birthday next month, so I think the same goes for Clara. We can't just let them know you're the only one who can cast magic here" saying that while squeezing his shoulder.

Then, Clara came calling us to come into the house as the lunch was served on the dining table. That afternoon, I had a good time clearing the thought about the problem.

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The next month on our birthdays, in the early of the morning, I felt so tired to wake up because of my sore muscles. The work out really beat me up. I didn't even bother people who tried to wake me up.

"Brother wake up! People will come, you need to get ready, it's our birthdays."

I pitied this little fella who's trying to wake me up, I didn't even budge. Who's this little cute fella is? He is my blood-related young brother, Lucas. He had the same hair colour as mine dark blue hair with blue ocean eyes. He has a very cute and innocent presence around him that made you want to squeeze him tightly with all your might. Today, were our birthdays, we had the same birth date and some of my parent's colleagues will come to celebrate my seventh and Lucas fifth birthday.

Yup, this is my little brother, Lucas Zavlov.

Since I didn't wake up, Lucas had given up and gone down to call backup and allies to help him. Despite I was sleeping and was in a state of unconscious, I could still hear someone was coming up the stairs and was stomping the wooden stairs on their way up.

Before she could open the door, I already woke up and jumped from the bed.

"Gosh, how can you still be sleeping! There will be some guest coming in a few minutes for your birthday celebration and you're still laying down on the bed!"

I was scolded, she held both my shoulders and constantly shaking me to knock me to my sense but I had already wake up from my bed, you don't need to do so. I don't understand it, what had happened to her?

She used to be so quiet and shy. Always had a problem with it comes to conversation, but now she's like a different person.

Where did the cute and quiet peach haired girl go?

This is not the Clara I know!

"Hurry up and go take the shower, your clothes are in the closet. Be sure to be quick!" After that, the pink lioness went down the stairs. I also went into the bathroom to proceed with the order that was given to me. Now, it's just you and my shower.

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After a few minutes, I could feel a strong presence coming into our house. Looks like they have arrived. I was looking at myself in the mirror. Wow, I did look good in this shirt. It was a dark blue tunic. The sleeves of the tunic were long and close-fitting and excess material was pushed up the arm from the elbow to the wrist so that "rolls" were formed in the material. The neck of the tunic opened as did both sides and a belt or girdle was usually worn around the waist.

Then, I went down the stairs. As I was getting down the stairs, I could hear lovely sounds of people chattering and laughing already.

"Oh, here comes the birthday boy" Andrew exclaimed.

At that moment all the attention were on me. I walked straight to the dining table where they all had sat waiting for me. I grabbed a seat next to Lucas and Mom.

"Your son truly had grown up, don't grow up too fast okay, we can only visit you rarely."

"Alright, let's begin today's event"

After that, Katelyn and Clara brought two cakes with them from the kitchen and put them in the middle of the table. Then, they all sang birthday song altogether. I looked around me enjoying this moment. Lucas was pretty much on cloud nine already. This really brought back to my seventh birthday in the past.

No matter how long it has been, I couldn't forget them. No, I would never forget them. This really brought back memories right? Ryan, Gren and Youm.

"Alright, now to the main event, both of you make a wish" Andrew light up the candles.

I didn't know what Lucas had wished for but it was pretty fast, maybe all he cares was blowing the candles. I looked at the candles taking my times. What I had wish is…

Having you all in my life is the best wish I could ever make. I pray for your health and safety. I feel like a part of something very incredible for being in this family. I'm lucky enough that I will love and be loved for the rest of my life.

With that, I blew the candles.

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We had currently just finished the dine. As they busy conversed, I took this chance to tell them about my magic.

"Mom, Dad, there's something I want to tell you. Well, actually both of us, Clara and I can apparently use magic already." I tried to make it sounds like something to be excited about.

Proj suddenly poked out the food he had swallowed because he was shocked to hear that. "Heh, are you kidding me? Both of you kids awakened already? Like Theo too?" I simply nodded.

Everyone was surprised to hear that. I had discussed this matter with Theo and Clara that we are going to reveal our awaken to magic during the birthday celebration. They already know about Theo last year. However, to have three children awakened at the age of seven was a rare thing to happen.

"Wow are you sure son? When did you guys realise it?" Andrew was still wearing his surprised expression on his face. "We found it out two days ago, we just felt different within our body. We felt a sudden heat in our body and a little bit dizzy" This was what Clara and Theo told me during their awakening, I had not felt this kind of thing during my awakening at the age of 2.

"Brother can use magic?"

"Well, there is really no other ways than teaching you guys to feel mana first then we would know it's true. Since we had Lesla here, why not we check it out now!" Andrew tried to act cool but he couldn't control his excitement.

Then, we all headed outside of the house after finishing our meals. Proj was still doubting us. He even told us that he had awakened at the age of 9. However, he was the only one that was doubting us. Everyone here is excited to look for it. Well, I also was looking forward to it. Both Clara and I sat cross-legged in front of Lesla and had our both eyes closed. We placed our hand onto Lesla palm.