Edlin – So you're saying my full name is Edlin Drake, right?
Jelly – Yes, your name is Edlin Drake. As I said, I'm the one who gave you that name, Edlin.
Edlin – But how do you know my father?
Jelly – Haha, your father sent you here and didn't even tell you what would happen here. He didn't mention anything about me, right?
There must be a reason for that.
Anyway, leave all that for now. First, do what you came here for. I'm sure your father must have told you about a certain medicine.
Edlin – Yes, my father told me that I would find a medicine here – a unique one that exists only in this world, just for me.
Jelly – Yes, that medicine can only be absorbed by a Drake, because it's your inheritance.
Come with me, I'll give it to you.
Jelly takes all three of them to the middle of a large pond, and suddenly, a stone statue rises on its own. The statue resembles a human, holding a box in its hands.
Jelly – Edlin, pick up this box and eat the medicine inside it. Then sit down right here.
Edlin hesitantly walks over, picks up the box, and takes out the medicine. Even though he's reluctant, he puts it in his mouth, but once he eats it, he actually finds the taste pleasant.
Edlin – Wow, it tastes really good. I was just being scared for no reason.
Jelly starts laughing loudly.
Suddenly, Edlin starts feeling intense pain in his stomach. The pain becomes unbearable, and he screams loudly.
Albert and Joshua try to move toward him, but Jelly stops them.
Jelly – Don't interfere. He has to endure this.
Joshua – What did you make him eat? Move aside!
Because of the pain, Edlin falls unconscious.
Albert – Wait, Edlin has passed out!
Jelly – Don't worry. He'll be fine. He's a Drake.
Joshua – Drake, Drake, if anything happens to him, I won't let you live!
Albert stops Joshua and says:
Albert – Wait, let's see what happens.
Joshua calms down a bit.
Time passes, but Edlin is still unconscious.
We now see Edlin inside a dream, in a strange place where a man is standing with a mysterious box. He says to Edlin:
Man – Find this box and protect it from the evils.
Suddenly, Edlin appears back in his village. He sees his father giving him training, with Amber, Dong, and Joshua also there.
As it continues, Edlin sees everything that has happened in his life so far.
Then he wakes up. He sees Albert and Joshua standing a little distance away.
Jelly – So, you're awake.
Edlin – What happened here?
Jelly – You had passed out.
Edlin – So that was a dream...
Joshua and Albert quickly come to him.
Edlin hugs Joshua and, while crying, says:
Edlin – Brother, I remember everything.
Joshua – You remember everything?
Edlin – Yes… you, Amber, Dong, Father, Uncle Khaled—everything and everyone.
Then he turns to Albert.
Edlin – Sir Albert, I remembered everything now.
Albert – That's wonderful.
Edlin – I'll never forget what you did for me.
Then he goes to Jelly.
Edlin – Jelly, thank you so much. Because of you, I've remembered everything today.
Jelly – That's fine, but are you feeling something different in your body?
Edlin – Yes, ever since I woke up, I feel strange. My body feels different, like I've become stronger than before.
Jelly – Go back to your village. Ask your father about the Dark Element. A small part of the Dark Element has now awakened inside you. From here on, Strider Drake will guide you.
Edlin – Do I have to go back now?
Jelly – Yes, and soon.
Jelly looks at Joshua and walks over to him.
Jelly – Joshua, you're brave, and I broke your sword.
Joshua – Oh, it doesn't matter. And I'm sorry I got angry at you.
Jelly – You treat your friend like a brother. You're a good brother to Edlin. That's why I want to give you something.
Jelly pulls out a sword from her waist. The sword looks very strong and dangerous.
Jelly – Here, a gift from me. Its name is Salamander. This sword will be of great use to you.
Joshua gladly accepts the sword.
Then Jelly walks over to Albert.
Jelly – Albert, you're very brave and experienced in battle. I don't have anything material to give you, but I do have a task for you.
Albert – Of course. If it's within my ability, I'll surely do it.
Jelly – Albert, you're from the White Castle, I know that. Go back to the White Castle and don't tell anyone about what happened here. Then, carefully gather a few brave and capable warriors. After that, go to Edlin's village and tell Strider that Jelly said the time has come.
You'll need to form a team – include Edlin, Joshua, and a few selected soldiers from Strider. You must keep this team ready at all times because soon, the Shadows will attack. I don't know where or when, but I've sensed it.
You must do this task quickly.
To be continue...