"What's the use of my title if I need support from others? Don't be overacting; I can handle myself so you have nothing to fear." "While I appreciate your motivation, I urge you to let others take care of you. There is nothing wrong with depending on others, especially your friends because no matter how strong a creature is, there is always a weak point." Crypto was relentless in his efforts to instill in Reiku the value of having friends he could trust. Even though it wasn't the right time, he was aware that Reiku would eventually learn to trust and, most importantly, to love. And Crypto believed that women would be the answer. More than 30 years ago, Crypto and Reiku first spoke. Their first encounter took place in the second district, where Reiku was the leader of a sizable assembly

