When Angor returned to Phantom Island, Papaya, Kudodo, and Lococo were already waiting for him on the beach.
"You're fast, aren't you?" Angor chuckled. He sent the message right after he left Prome's Alchemy Shop. It took less than 20 minutes for the three of them to arrive. That was quite fast.
"Of course we're here, sir." It was Papaya who spoke. Her expression was solemn and serious, which was completely different from the sly girl he met before.
"Come with me," said Angor. Even though he didn't have any gold coins on him right now, the trees around him still parted to let him pass.
While walking toward the center of Phantom Island, Angor kept an eye on his three companions.
Kudodo was wearing a magic robe made of green leaves. Thanks to his race's talent, he could move as fast as a shooting star. From time to time, he would stop on a leaf and turn into a blur.
Lococo was holding a brown-spotted mushroom cap in her hand. She swung the cap in the air, and when she was a bit slow, she only needed to hit a nearby tree trunk to send her flying.
Papaya was the most ordinary one. She simply ran on the ground without moving her upper body, and her legs were moving like shadows.
In just a short period of time, these three little fellows had undergone earth-shattering changes.
It wasn't just from the way they ran, but also from their expressions. Although Kudodou's expression was still wooden and naive, if one looked carefully, they would find that his eyes were very bright and full of cleverness.
Lococo didn't change as much. She was still the same girl who was immersed in her own world. However, compared to her timid self, she now looked more confident.
Papaya was the one who changed the most.
Angor chose to tell Papaya about the "Soul Orb" because he could tell that Papaya was the one who could take on the responsibility. He was right. Papaya was growing at an incredible speed. Among the three, Papaya was the only one who managed to become a level-1 apprentice. She wasn't far from it yet, but she wasn't far from it.
Papaya's expression remained calm the whole time, but Angor could sense the power coming from her body. It was called "Perseverance".
Given enough time, Papaya might become the next Nausica.
When they reached the manor in the center, Angor slowed down and signaled them to stop.
"I didn't call you here to visit your families. I have something to tell you," said Angor.
The greenhouse wasn't far, so Lococo couldn't wait any longer. Kudodou glanced at Papaya, but Papaya only looked at Angor calmly.
"I plan to leave this place and return to my hometown, the Old Earth."
Angor continued, "Apart from you three, the other Krakoks aren't suitable to stay in the wizarding world. I'll take them with me."
"What about my mother, sir?" Lococo asked anxiously.
Kudodou asked, "Why can't they stay here? The environment here is very suitable for them."
Papaya scolded them. "Listen to him! Don't interrupt!"
Angor looked at Kudodou first. "This place is indeed suitable for the Krakoks. But don't forget that this is my teacher's territory. My teacher can take them in for now, but he won't do it forever. "
"Do you think the Krakoks will survive in the wizarding world if they're driven away from Phantom Island? Don't forget why your race was almost wiped out a thousand years ago.
"I'm taking them back to the Old Earth because there are no supernaturals there, and my family will take care of them. This is the best choice for them. "
When Kudodo fell into deep thought, Angor slowly turned to Lococo. "That's why I brought you here today. What do you want to do with your family?"
Once you become an apprentice, you'll have the power to stand your ground in the wizarding world. You'll be able to protect your family on your own. Therefore, you can make a choice now. Either you protect your family members personally, or I will bring your family members with me to the Old Earth with the main army. "
Angor waved his hand and waited for them to answer.
"I want my parents to stay," Lococo answered almost instantly.
Kudodou hesitated. "They'll be lonely without any friends, won't they?"
"Well, it depends on whether you want to accompany them or not. But your path is destined to be different from theirs. You can't stay with them forever. One day, the party will come to an end. "As he spoke, he thought about his elder brother Leon and Jon.
Both Kudodou and Lococo looked hesitant.
"Distance isn't a problem in the supernatural world. You can visit them when you're strong enough. If you can also protect one side, it won't be a problem to take them away. "
Kudodou's eyes lit up. Angor was right. The more he learned about the wizarding world, the more he realized how amazing it was. Kudodou's parents were still young. If he could become a level-3 apprentice in a few years, he would be able to go anywhere in the world. Visiting his parents at the Old Earth was a small matter.
Thinking of this, Kudou Dou said, "Sir, please take care of my family. I'll talk to them later, and I'll go visit them when I'm strong enough. "
Lococo was still hesitant despite Kudodou's decision. She really wanted her parents to stay with her. After all, they were the only safe haven in this dangerous world.
"Can I talk to my parents first?" Lococo asked.
"Sure."
Finally, he looked at Papaya.
Papaya was the most hesitant of the three. She only had one relative, which was her grandmother. Her grandmother was old and in poor health. Angor's plan of visiting her after he was strong enough was too difficult for her. She might pass away in a few years, and Angor would never have the chance to visit her.
The others also knew about Papaya's situation and remained silent. Kudodo, who was secretly in love with Papaya, wanted to say something, but he didn't know what to say.
"It's not good for your grandmother to travel such a long and tiring journey. You should keep her with you. "Angor felt sorry for Papaya. He knew that Papaya and her grandmother relied on each other for survival. Papaya's grandmother wasn't chosen, but Papaya begged Angor to help her reunite with her grandmother. If Angor were in Papaya's shoes, he wouldn't want to leave either.
It would be a lifelong regret for a child to lose his or her parents.
Papaya opened her mouth, but she couldn't say anything.
"Alright, let's go to the greenhouse and see your family first. You can decide later." Angor turned around and headed to the greenhouse.
While Papaya and her friends were meeting with their relatives in the greenhouse, Angor was leaning against a milkberry tree outside. He enjoyed the pleasant smell of milk and the gentle breeze, and his mind was slowly drifting away.
The more he thought about going home, the more eager he felt. The sealed memory boxes were opened one by one, and the happy memories were still fresh in his mind.
As he reminisced about the past, he sensed a rich aroma coming toward him.
Angor looked up and saw a slim figure slowly walking toward him.
"Lady Greya?" Angor shook his head. "No, it's an illusion. Wait, is that a gourmet mirage?"
"What? You think you're the only one who can cast illusions?" Greya asked as she approached him.
Angor scratched his head. "I didn't know gourmet mirages can be controlled. I thought they were random."
Greya clicked her tongue. "I heard you're leaving?"
"Yes." Angor nodded.
"Just in time. I cooked something for you today. Consider it a farewell gift." Greya smiled. "Don't worry, it won't count as part of your VIP meal. I used ingredients from Phantom Island. Remember to come later. Oh, and tell Toby to come too. "
With that, Greya's body slowly vanished, and the mirage vanished into nothingness.
Not long after Greya left, Papaya came out of the greenhouse alone.
He looked up and saw Papaya's grandmother looking out of her small room. The atmosphere was still as tense as ever.
"Have you made up your mind?"
"Mister Angor, can you tell me how long my grandmother can hold on?" Papaya asked after a moment of silence.
Last time, Angor helped Papaya's grandmother nurse her body back to health. Even so, her body couldn't hold on for much longer.
"Five or six years, barring any accidents. That's the best I can do."
Tears began to roll down Papaya's cheeks. Her body trembled as she took deep breaths. After a while, he raised his head with reddened eyes. "Five years! Give me five years! "
"I'll go to the Old Earth in five years and save my grandmother's life! I heard about your story, Mister Angor. If you can do it, I can do it too! "
Papaya's tears stopped abruptly. Her expression returned to normal, but the stubbornness in her eyes remained. "Please take my grandmother away, Mister Angor. I'll find her one day."
When Papaya calmed herself down, Angor gave her a meaningful smile.
"Of course."
In this cruel world, if a witch didn't want to rely on someone else, she had to learn to be strong. Papaya and Lococo were polar opposites. Lococo still had the mentality of a little girl, while Papaya was slowly growing up.
She might look small, but her heart was much bigger than Lococo's.
Angor saw the qualities of a qualified witch in Papaya.
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