Against the Inevitable Destiny
Chapter 22 - The Mayan Past

[A Few Years Ago ]

In the library, a purple-haired girl was staring at a boy, with a dazzling smile.

The purple-haired girl, was none other than 15-year-old Maya. As for the boy it was little Ryu who was reading his book.

If looked closely, their expressions at that time were slightly different.

Back then, Maya had the impression of a fairly lively girl, whereas Riyu had a quite aloof expression.

However, Riyu's expression did not change Maya's smile. He kept smiling while putting his hand on his chin. As for his eyes never separated from Riyu who was focusing on reading books.

I don't know how long Maya looked at Riyu, but she never got tired of seeing her face, especially her eyes.

Initially Maya is only interested in Ryu because her teacher, who is Ryu's parents, continues to praise him.

For a girl who has high competitiveness, she is interested in proving their point. However, alas for the little girl, her first meeting was when she was defeated.

….

At one point, his teacher gave him a puzzle that he had to solve within 1 week. The riddle was so hard to solve that it left the little girl desperate.

Just as he wanted to give up on trying, a foreign voice sounded in his room.

“That puzzle can be solved by changing the way you look."

He turned his head, only to see a handsome little boy walking towards him calmly.

"Don't get hung up on what's in the book, use another point of view. After all, they didn't say anything about the rules of the game. So, whether it's ripped, burned, or removed as long as it can be solved doesn't matter."

"....."

"Well, just turn the paper back and look at the writing using light, you'll know what I mean."

Maya was just a little dazed for a while, before she did what the little boy said. Later,

“It...”.

Looking at the familiar symbol, Maya sees the real question of the puzzle.

"Well, they always make puzzles that others think are unbreakable, but basically people always use a raw point of view so they can't solve them."

Maya did not know what to say, so she just quietly listened well.

"That's it. I came here because of my mother. Since the problem is over, I'll go"

Riyu calmly turned around, waved her hand, and prepared to leave.

“Hey, wait."

Just then, Riyu did not realize that her words had given the little girl quite a deep impression.

For Maya who considers herself extraordinary, Ryu's words make her pride fade a little.

Before, he was proud enough to think that he would not need anyone.

However, as she faced despair, she realized that she needed someone who could help her.

And that's when Ryu comes.

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“Little Riyu, my teacher and I are going to Kingston City. You're going to be lonely, aren't you?”

“No.”

Ryu answered the question briefly and clearly.

“Uh, instead of you being too cold.”

Maya gets down from her seat, approaches Riyu, then hugs her neck from behind.

“As for little Ryu, you will definitely miss me right? Admit it, admit it.”

“OK okay. I'm gonna miss you Sister Maya, so stop rubbing your cheeks at me.”

“Cih.”

“....”

“Oh yes, before I leave, how about a battle practice?”

Back then, Ryu who was still not awake still felt pale when he thought of fighting Maya.

“Ti-no. It hurts."

“Do not like that, just think of it like playing a game."

"There's no game that tortures its enemies like that."

"Well, there's no need to bother about the trivial."

(Pulling His Hands)

Riyu was forcibly pulled into the battle Simulation Room.

…..

“Riyu, we will meet again.”

A few months passed after Maya and Riyu met. During that time they became very close. People might even think they are brothers.

But in the end they had to separate.

Maya will follow her teacher to the Laboratory, in Kingston City to study, while Riyu will remain at the Akaasa residence.

“Em, take good care of yourself.”

“Riyu, can you promise me one thing?"

"Well, as long as it's not troublesome."

“However, it will be troublesome.”

Maya lowered her head. His request was indeed troublesome, it might even be very troublesome.

However, his teacher always said that the Akaasa family would not refuse his request. They said that some people who joined the Akaasa family once had similar situations to it.

“Tell me, I'm the one who decides whether it's troublesome or not. After all, my standards are a little different from people's. So, maybe I can promise.”

“Alright, then can...”.

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[The Current Time ]

At this time, Maya is in her room, holding a photo containing Riyu, herself, and her teacher.

In the photo, Ryu had a slightly different expression from the one now. He looked indifferent, cold, and also lazy. Maya is full of life and joy.

And as for both of Riyu's parents, they just smiled at the two children.

"Really nostalgic, do young masters still remember that promise?”

……

“Hah.... after that incident, our expression turned upside down! Now, he's the one who has a smile, while for me.”

Maya could only smile wryly thinking about all those things.

"If only I had awakened my powers earlier, teacher might…."

(Shaking the head)

"No. If I keep wondering, it'll even be an insult to what the teacher's fighting for."

(Picture down)

Maya walks into a secret room in her room.

He took out a silver box that had a fairly ancient pattern, engraving the Script in it. If Riyu was here she would probably be a little familiar with the box.

"In a moment, I have to give this to him. Something they've been fighting for all this time."

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[Various Flashes of the Past ]

“What do you think, darling?”

“It appears we succeeded.”

“Um, right, with this humanity, no, at least our child can live well.”

……

"Maya little, stay in this place okay. You'll stay safe here. Give the box to Ryu after he has grown up."

"No teacher, don't leave me."

…….

…….

"Riyu, are you afraid, to me?”

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"So what's the problem if you are ??? That won't change the fact that you're our family."

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“You are wrong to think that the Akaasa Family is a family of heroes. Just so you know, we're the most selfish family in the world. Because for us, family is more important than anything, including the world."

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“Riyu, I love you.”

“Sorry, your voice is too small, can you repeat it?”

“In the future, I will say it again.”

“Yah, up.”

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“Master Akaasa, let me stay with Riyu. I promised the teacher to take care of him.”

“You better pay more attention to yourself, Maya.”

“....”

“Ha... alright, stay with him, what do you want?”

“I want to be his servant.”

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[Before Mr. Akaasa Goes ]

"Maya, we know that you are always burdened with your identity, but trust that we will always be on your side. You should know that ever since we decided to take care of you, you are part of this family."

"....."

"Well, start giving up your job and pursuing what you want."

"Sir, I want to stay with Ryu."

"Then it's good, you can start telling them everything. Well, you don't have to worry about that boy. Since he starts to fully feel the emotion, he will try not to hurt you, but that will not apply to the girl. Although we can tell the matter, but I'm sure that the boy won't agree to it."

"I definitely don't want to lose Riyu."

"Then try that."