Chapter 7 : Departure

Imperial Gods are the names of the Invader Gods who have invaded the world of Threalm and changed the order system to be like a game that has Stats and Level for each creature.

There are 7 Imperial Gods who came to invade the world of Threalm, they are God Of Cosmo, God Of Terror, God Of Wisdom, God Of Celestial, God Of Purgatory, God Of Spirits, and God Of Myst.

No one knew their true names like the God who had created this world of Threalm, God Eaft. However, the 7 Imperial Gods currently have various nicknames, such as the title God Of Cosmo and so on, which are their respective main names, because these titles are titles that really represent their existence.

Even now, almost an average of 70 of the entire population of the Threalm World have formed a belief (Religion) and worship the 7 Imperial Gods of various Races. One example of a population is the Human Race. approximately 60 percent of the current Human Race has embraced the Paradis religion, in which the adherents are worshipers of the God Of Celestials.

The second example is the Demon Race, the entire Demon Race having embraced the Nethern religion, of which all of them who previously had no faith and only devoted themselves to the Demon King became worshipers of the God Of Purgatory.This issue has become an open secret because there were several Demons who had previously attacked one of the human territories, then the Demon was caught and interrogated.

But there are some Imperial Gods who have few adherents because people who follow their religion must have the Standards and Requirements of that religion. There was even one Imperial God that had no followers or servants to worship him because the Imperial God didn't want to be worshiped at all. According to the anonymous author who wrote the book about the 7 Imperial Gods stating his opinion regarding that one God not wanting to be worshiped, he said that 'That god doesn't want to be worshiped because the Existence itself is strong and there is no need for their worship'.

It could be concluded that the 7 Imperial Gods were powerful existences and wielded great influence, that was because they possessed immense power just by their mere presence.

Meanwhile, around 40 percent of the population of the Threalm World are residents who do not adhere to the religion of several Imperial Gods. One of them is the population who have no beliefs (Religion) or can be called Atheists, the second is the population who only submits to the government, and the population who still adheres to old beliefs, namely the population still prays to the God who created this Threalm World, the God of Eaft, one example is like Silva. The 40 percent of the population are from various Races who choose not to worship or believe in the 7 Imperial Gods, but they still follow the rules and systems created by the 7 Imperial Gods.

One of the Races of the 40 percent of the population of the Threalm world is the people of the Dragon Race (Dragon). The entire Dragon Race did not adhere to any beliefs or religions that had flourished in the Threalm world, because they had the honor of being the absolute Dragon Race since the beginning of the Threalm world's civilization.

The Dragon race is an absolute being and the oldest race in the Threalm world, but it's not because of their age that they are too old to be called an absolute being, but because of their arrogance, and most importantly their extraordinary strength, similar to Gods, although Gods stronger and more powerful than the Dragon Race, but some Dragons are not, such as the oldest Dragons who have reached the True Dragon level. Therefore, only this Dragon Race dared to oppose the 7 Imperial Gods and fight them head-on, but no history was written regarding the fight between a True Dragon and one of the Imperial Gods.

Even so, the Pure Dragon Race is very difficult to find and is considered very rare, because the number of the Pure Dragon Race itself is very small and their lives are very hidden. However, the bloodlines of the Dragon Race are numerous, such as the 'Half-Dragon' race. This race is a mixed race which is the result of cross-breeding between 2 races, Dragon race and other races, such as humans, elves and other races.

*Knock**Knock**Knock*

"Hyuma.. may I come in??"<Silva >

"Yes.. the door is unlocked"<Hyuma >

*Dap**Ngiikk*

The door opened and Silva slowly entered the room "Have you finished the preparations?? Ahh.. you're still reading"<Silva >

"Hehe.. no.. I just finished.. and all my equipment is also ready"<Hyuma >

"Then... come downstairs... we will leave to take you to the nearest town" <Silva > Said Silva, who came back out with a smile.

"Okay.." <Hyuma > Hyuma exclaimed excitedly.

1 year has passed since the first sparring match between Hyuma and Neira, and this year Hyuma has turned 15 years old. At the age of 15, Hyuma will enter the Academy to get a Hunter license, and with this license Hyuma can explore the Tower in search of God's Eaft.

There are certain requirements to enter the Academy, one of the main requirements is that prospective applicants must be at least 15 years old, and of course with a test to test the suitability of prospective applicants to enter the Academy.

Hyuma was ready with the backpack that he carrying, then he go downstairs. As Hyuma come down the stairs, he see Silva and Neira standing in neat clothes near the door of the cafe.

"Woww... Mr. Silva.. Master.. you.."<Hyuma > Hyuma was amazed by Silva's appearance wearing a suit and Neira who was very neat and stylish in vintage clothes, because it wasn't like what Hyuma usually saw, especially Neira who usually in everyday always look shabby and full of sweat.

"Why you staring like that??" <Neira > Neira asked.

"Hehehe... it's nothing... it's just... your appearance surprised me a little... especially you Master... you look very beautiful" <Hyuma > said Hyuma while laughing bitterly.

In fact, that's the case of Neira, who is a 'Half-Elf' with blonde hair that reaches her back in her daily life, looks messy because she often take care of the farm, still looks beautiful, now Neira, who is neatly dressed and quite sexy, has immediately increased her beauty assessment to become a world-class model, of course at the world level.

"huhu... I didn't think you could flatter a woman's beauty... but I won't be lulled by your fake flattery..." <Neira > Neira didn't believe the words of Hyuma who used to tease her during training.

But actually Hyuma sincerely praise her.

"Eh??! But…"<Hyuma >

"Don't you judge my appearance too Hyuma??"<Silva > Silva immediately interrupted Hyuma's words.

"Didn't I already compliment your appearance as well Mr. Silva"<Hyuma >

They joked with each other while laughing. In these 3 years, a family atmosphere has created itself, even Silva feels like he is Hyuma's father and Neira is like acting as Hyuma's sister because they always play pranks on each other and sometimes Hyuma also complains about it to Silva, but Hyuma still thinks of him as a Master because he taught him in training for the full 3 years. Neira is indeed the oldest of the three of them, but in terms of maturity, Silva is the most mature of the three of them.

"Come on, let's have breakfast first.. I've prepared it"<Silva > while pointing at table that has various foods available with three chairs in the middle of the cafe room. As a note, the cafe is closed for today, because today is a special day.

"Waahhhh..."<Hyuma >

*crumble*

Hyuma couldn't stop his stomach from ringing when he saw the many kinds of food that were around the table, while Neira was already drooling. Then they sat down at their respective tables and said..

"Enjoy your meal..!!!"

They immediately ate all the food on the table, especially Neira and Hyuma, they ate like people who had not eaten for 3 days. Only the clinking of spoons and forks could be heard, and the taste of their chewing.

"Hahhh..."<Neira >

"My stomach can't fit anymore"<Hyuma >

"Hahahaha... you guys are strong.. but still collapse by eating food??"<Silva >

Hyuma and Neira leaning back in their seats with their stomachs protruding, while Silva remained seated as usual, because Silva wasn't greedy like the two of them. The table which was previously filled with various kinds of food now only had plates and cutlery and leftovers left.

"This is the most delicious dish I've ever eaten in my life... and this will also be the last delicious dish I'll ever taste"<Hyuma > Hyuma said while looking at the fan above them.

"Why is that??" <Neira > asked Neira.

"I'm going to go to the Academy and will stay there for a long time.. and also.. I may not be able to come back here after graduation and get a Hunter license"<Hyuma >

"Take it easy.. when you become a student at the Academy.. you will get a lot more kinds of food than what I made today.. but still my cooking is the best.. hehe.."<Silva > Silva who started giving a brief overview of the Academy ends with praise for its own cooking.

*Knock**Knock**Knock*

"Silva..."

Someone knocked on the cafe door and calling for Silva.

"Ahh.. Dzul has arrived.. let's go.. Yes..!! We are ready Dzul..!!"<Silva >

They got up from the chairs and immediately get ready to head for the door, but Hyuma returned to his room for a while to get something.

"Here it is.. maybe this will be my traveling companion"<Hyuma > said with a smile.

He took a book entitled 'Onverslaan' from his bookshelf. This book is one of his favorite books and he hasn't finished it yet, because Hyuma has to study other books to increase his insight into the world of Threalm and help in his training.

Then Hyuma go to down stairs and out the cafe door. When he come out, he see a horse-drawn carriage and Neira who is leaning against her side while waiting, while Silva still busy chatting with a short old man with a bushy beard who reminded Hyuma of Santa Claus.

"Ahh... there you are... is the mourning over your room finished... huhu...?"<Neira > asked Neira in a slightly mocking tone.

"i'm not mourning.. but i'll miss my room"<Hyuma > answered Hyuma.

"Hyuma.. I thought you forgot something when I saw you go back to the room.. have you brought everything you need??"<Silva >

Hyuma nodded and answered "Yes... I just want to bring this book." <Hyuma > he show Silva the thick book entitled 'Onverslaan'.

"Hooo... interesting... it's rare to see you reading fiction novels... why don't you bring my books??"<Silva >

"Hehe... are you kidding Mr Silva... I'll be arrested if I bring those books... especially since I just enrolled at the Academy"<Hyuma >

They both laughed like a father making a joke to his son, then Hyuma continued talking "And also... I've read all the those books... that's the reason I don't want to carry all that books"<Hyuma >

Silva was shocked "Really??! Have you read all those books??! You're really bookworm huh,"<Silva > said while rubbing his rough hands through Hyuma's hair until it was messy.

"Arrgh... stop it Mr Silva..." <Hyuma >said Hyuma who was exhausted.

"Hohoho... you are like father and son"<Dzul > His laugh was similar to Santa Claus's laugh in a 90s movie.

Silva immediately stopped rubbing Hyuma's hair "Hahahaha.. it could be you Mr. Dzul.. I already consider Hyuma like my own child.. even though our relationship has only been 3 years"<Silva >

Hyuma's face was happy and very happy to hear Silva's statement that he considered him as his own child, because Hyuma had not felt the feeling of kinship with parental love for a long time since his parents died when he was only 5 years old. Even Hyuma also experienced bitter and harsh experiences after being orphan, and he only considered his younger siblings from the orphanage as family. However, at this time Hyuma felt very happy hearing from both ears when Silva said that Hyuma was his son, but he couldn't show his joy because of his pride.

"But I feel that your relationship is more than 3 years after seeing your closeness"<Dzul >

"Ehemm ehemm... how long will you two continue chatting... aren't we leaving today?? If you don't hurry to the station... Hyuma will miss his train"<Neira > Neira immediately interrupted their conversation.

"Oh, sorry, that's right.. Mr. Dzul.. please take us to the station in the nearest city"<Silva >

"hoho.. please get on.. my horse-drawn carriage will take you right before the engine train at the station leaves"<Dzul >

Then the three of them got into Dzul's horse-drawn carriage, then Dzul shouted to give a code to his horse "Lexis..!!! Happp..!!!"<Dzul >

Lexis is the name of the horse. The horse start walking while pulling the group containing Silva, Neira and Hyuma in it. Hyuma, who was sitting near the window, looked out.

"Hyuma.. good luck..!!"

"You can do it Hyuma..!!"

"Don't forget us when you become a High Ranker"

Hyuma was very moved to see all the residents cheering him on and praying for Hyuma's success in getting a Hunter license.

They have been very familiar with Hyuma for the past 3 years. The residents know Hyuma starting from his practice match against Neira which resulted in the total revitalization of the Teasm field. Then Hyuma also went shopping at the village market because of Silva's orders for his daily needs. As time went by, local residents became familiar with Hyuma because of his innocent nature. Therefore, the result of these 3 years of familiarity became like this, they gave encouragement to Hyuma who would go far to get a Hunter license at the Academy.

After the horse carriage Hyuma was riding in was some distance from the village, Silva spoke to Hyuma who was daydreaming looking at the hills through the window.

"Shouldn't you be excited.. everyone is supporting you and cheering you on"<Silva >

"I'm a bit.. sad.. after leaving the village and the people and also you... but on the other hand I also have to go back to my world"<Hyuma >

Neira grinned and said "you just feel afraid of being lonely"<Neira >

"Don't worry Hyuma.. after you become a student at the Academy.. you'll make lots of friends there.. and also.. I have something I want to give you"<Silva >

Silva took something out of his jacket pocket and Hyuma turned to him.

"Here... put it on" <Silva >Silva gave the ring to Hyuma.

Hyuma looked at the ring he was holding with a questioning expression "What is this Ring, Mr. Silva??"<Hyuma >

"That is the 'Inventory Spacial' Ring, it is an item of mine that I often used when I was exploring the Tower, but now I don't use it anymore... you can wear it now"<Silva > answered Silva, then he continued explaining about the 'Inventory Ring' Spacial' and its uses.

Spacial Inventory is a sub-space storage area within a certain capacity limit with the power of a Mana Core that has been installed in a medium such as an object or item, one example of which is the ring that Hyuma is currently holding. Spacial Inventory is a support item that is very useful for everyone, especially Hunters, because Hunters have quite a lot of preparation and equipment, such as weapons, money and food.

Hearing Silva's explanation regarding 'Spatial Inventory', Hyuma's hands immediately a little bit trembled in fear holding the ring and said

"i-it must be very expensive Mr. Silva.. why you giving something as valuable as this ring?? and I also already have a bag that can hold my things"<Hyuma > Hyuma asked nervously.

The corner of Silva's mouth raised "no.. it's not expensive.. and the 'Inventory Spacial' ring is very important for you in the future"<Silva >

Silva lied to him a little so that Hyuma wouldn't think too much about the ring, because after he heard Silva's explanation about 'Spatial Inventory' just now, he immediately became nervous because he thought that the ring he was holding was not a random item and was very expensive item. However, the fact is true, the price of the item that has The 'Inventory Spacial' function is a very expensive item, and the smaller the medium of the item, the more expensive the price of the 'Inventory Spacial' item will be.

Then Silva continued to speak again "And one more thing.. in 'Inventory Spacial' ring there are some gold coins for your pocket money if you want something like food, goods, or something you need later... it's not much... but maybe those coins are enough for your stomach needs"<Silva >

Coin are the currency or money that used by all residents of the Threalm world. Coin consist of 3 types, namely Bronze, Silver and Gold.

- 1 Gold coin = 1000 Silver coins

- 1 Silver coin = 1000 Bronze coins

Hyuma already knows about this world's coin currency, because every morning, Silva tells him to shop for some foodstuffs at the market, which of course uses coins.

Hyuma was speechless seeing all Silva's kindness to him, because everything he gave him before was more than enough, and now Silva gave him something more, he didn't know how to repay all his kindness.

He immediately try to bow while sitting down but Silva immediately stopped him.

"What are you doing... don't ever bow like that in front of me... I consider you as my own family... so don't do things like that" <Silva >

Hyuma nodded his head and said "Thank you Mr. Silva for all the kindness you have given.. you are truly the kindest person I have met in my life."<Hyuma > he said with a sincere smile.

On the other hand, Neira was also seen facing the window, smiling, touched by the warmth of Silva and Hyuma's closeness.

***

After 3 hours had passed and the clock showed 09.20, Dzul's horse-drawn carriage had arrived at Parail station in a small town called Parail town.

The train was ready while waiting for a signal from the train driver at the departure time which was 09.30, there was 10 minutes left for Hyuma to get on the train.

Hyuma, Neira and Silva were near one of the train carriages.

"Are you ready Hyuma??<Neira > asked Neira in a slightly mischievous tone.

"Of course Master.. i'm ready enough to face the world" <Hyuma > answered pretending to be arrogant.

"Hyuma... why do you keep carrying that bag... couldn't you just put it in your Spacial ring?"<Silva >

"hehe.. it's okay.. I just want to take it like this"<Hyuma >

"If you are succeed passed into the Academy... you might be able to send us a message at one of the facilities there to let us know... even though the facility can be used once a month for student... but still let us know... and remember... send a message at the address what I told you yesterday.. don't send messages to the exact address at Silva's house.. the location of Silva's house is a secret"<Neira >

"Got it Master"<Hyuma >

"ah... there is one important thing I want to tell you"<Silva >

Hyuma's eyebrows raised "what's that??"<Hyuma >

"You have to promise not to tell anyone... about us.. who takes care of you... who your teacher is... and where you live... once again... don't mention our names to anyone... be it your classmates... close friends or even your Academy teachers... can you keep that promise??"<Silva > asked Silva with a serious expression.

Hyuma was a little surprised and confused to hear Silva's request which was accompanied by a promise, then he asked "why? why can't I tell anything about you two??"<Hyuma >

Silva took a deep breath for a moment "You'll find out by yourself later... can you promise me what I asked earlier??<Hyuma >

Hyuma can't say no, especially since this was Silva's request, the most important person in Hyuma's life.

"Yes.. I promise.. I won't tell anyone about you.. but.. what should I answer when my friends or teachers ask me about where I live, teachers and the other thins that indirectly concerns you?"<Hyuma >

Neira grinned and said "you can make it up whatever you like.. places.. names.. or whatever"<Neira >

"but... if they use the 'honest' crystal??"<Hyuma >

"Don't worry... the 'honest' crystal can't detect your lies.. trust me"<Neira > answered Neira casually, because in reality that was the case, Neira had already done it once when Silva was interrogating Hyuma in the basement before.

*tong**tong**tong*

The loud bell sounded 3 times, indicating that the train was about to leave.

"Looks like you have to get in the train" <Silva >

"Yes.."<Hyuma > he answered with a sweet smile on his face. and that smile will never be forgotten by Silva or Neira.

Then Hyuma immediately turned around feeling straightforward but also heavy.

When Hyuma is about to enter the train carriage, he turned around again towards Silva and Neira standing who were still looking at him from afar, then he bowed to the waist as Japanese people do as a gesture of thanks. Silva and Neira couldn't stop smiling seeing Hyuma's kind and pleasant attitude.

Then Hyuma enter the carriage train, and it was visible from Silva's position that Hyuma was looking for a seat according to his seat ticket number.

*Tuuutttt*

The train bell rang for a long time indicating that the train was starting to leave.

*Zoossshh**Zoossshh*

The train moved gradually leaving the station.