Against the Inevitable Destiny
Chapter 5 - Memory

Speaking of the Akaasa family.

The Akaasa family long ago, even before the Eternite appeared, was already able to use energy, that is, space energy.

Unlike someone who has elemental energy, space energy includes Special Energy.

People who possessed Special Energies could only control, could not create. The reason is because special energy includes the laws of the world that have existed since the beginning.

And it has to do with space energy. That is obviously because the existence of space/dimensions itself includes absolute laws. It was just like the laws of time, cause-effect, soul, and other absolute laws.

Absolute law means the existence of law is absolute and must exist when the creation of the universe. If there were no universe, there would be no universe.

That is why space energy is not like elemental energy that can appear and disappear for example fire energy that can be raised and eliminated. Absolute laws are fixed and absolute.

Therefore, space energy can not be created, but only able to be controlled, it's like you bought a car and you just need to drive the car.

Whereas a person who has elemental energy, it is like someone who needs to buy a motor to then use it freely.

And with regards to what capabilities space energy users can perform, it seems to be related to space, gravity, or dimension control.

Well, no one is really capable of having full authority for that energy so no one achieves something like exploring another world or something like that.

And I've been practicing for a long time when I learned of the existence of that energy. Also learning some skills in the library, it was precisely an underground library.

Well, I kept it a secret from May. Otherwise, he might have a new way of commanding me.

.

.

"Yes, what do you want to do in the future?"

Mei spoke to me while putting her book on the shelf.

"I? You know I don't have a choice, right?”

Such is. I had no choice but to inherit the Akaasa family.

The Akaasa family is not a small family. You could say quite influential. And after the appearance of Eternite, it even made the status of the Akaasa Family more influential.

And I'm the sole heir to this family.

Well, I should have inherited the Akaasa family by now because my parents disappeared 5 years ago. But I wasn't old enough so my grandfather went back to running the family business, at least until I was old enough.

“Do you not like it?”

Mei seemed to see my slightly troubled expression. And thought that I might not like that responsibility.

I shook my head.

“Not really. I was expecting it. Anyway, enough about me. How about you?”

I looked at him who seemed to be focused on his work.

"I'm going to be a researcher."

He said seriously.

"It does suit you."

Supported him.

Currently, there are basically several jobs that have become very popular when the Eternite invaded the earth, one of which is a researcher. Of course, they are needed to study Eternite or how their research can help humans to beat them.

And instead of me wanting to be arrogant, the Akaasa family was basically very influential in the research world.

(Aren't you still being arrogant?)

Shut up, I said I don't want to be arrogant. I'm telling you that so you understand that if Mei becomes a researcher I can't recruit her, and when she's my subordinate, hehe.

Let's start recruiting him now.

“Where will you work? I hope-argh.”

When I wanted to speak, suddenly dizziness and nausea invaded my mind.

'What the fuck with this feeling! Is this punishment for what I think? Ughhhhh.'

*Bruk bruk*

I dropped some books, leaned against the shelf, then held my head.

"Yes?"

Mei turned around only to see me lying on the floor holding my head.

"May, argh."

I continued to lie on the floor holding my head which kept on throbbing.

Mei ran then held onto my back anxiously.

"Yu, what's wrong with you? Please don't joke."

He was worried about me so he ran towards me, and it was also visible from the panicked expression on his face.

I don't want to worry her, but this feeling I can't stand. Even my years of training have been unable to withstand this dizziness. Sooner or later I might faint.

“May-dial-.”

“Um, wait a minute, I'll call him, please stay put.”

Mei ran for help.

However, I can't hold on anymore. I could only see her footsteps before I closed my eyes from fainting.

.

.

.

[6 Years Ago ]

A boy, who had an indifferent and lazy expression, was walking around the academy.

It was clear from his eyes that he had absolutely no interest in anything that was there, nothing that caught his attention.

Their pure aura was clearly visible because they were still children, that was what the boy thought.

As the boy thought that way, he saw a little girl sitting on a long chair.

Behind the little girl was a Sakura Tree, where cherry blossoms were blooming. If there was a wind blowing, then it would be a peerless sight.

The boy stopped his steps and focused on looking at him.

"Who is he?" ask the boy.

But there is no answer. There was only a feeling of nostalgia in his heart.

When the boy saw the aura of the little girl. He looked at the aura that looked indifferent and cold, just like him, it was just that the cold aura of the little girl was more domineering.

Inside his cold aura, the boy saw a warm light like a small sun. The aura was bright, warm, and beautiful.

The boy was very interested in the little girl, but did not know how to greet her. He wanted to approach her, but was afraid that she would hate him.

Then the boy looked at the book the little girl had read.

The boy smiled and approached him.

.

.

[ Place : Unknown || Time : Current ]

A woman with the most beautiful eyes ever, seemed to realize something as she looked up at the sky with an expression of longing. He wore a white kimono with a jade face, silk skin, and and eyes like a work of art that could not be measured by numbers.

He said softly while continuing to look at the sky.

His white left eye turned golden.

At first his left eye was covered by his hair, but at this time it was clearly visible, with the pupils of the eye turning into kanji letters bearing ⁇ on the right and inscribed ⁇ on the left.

“I want to meet you.”

The woman said gently in a tone that contained a lot of longing.

“Whether it's an illusion or not, whether it happens or not, whether this feeling is right or wrong, I've fallen in love with you. So please, meet me as soon as possible. My destiny.”

I don't know who she misses, but it would be the luckiest man if she missed him.

.

.

.

[ Bedroom ]

I started to open my eyes and all I could see was the roof, the lights, and the decorations.

‘Who am I? And where is this?’

(....)

'Ehem, okay okay, I'm kidding'

It's not like I reincarnated and then took over someone else's body.

The fact is it's still me, Ryu. The same guy in the library. I am also the same person in the void.

How do I explain it. Actually, I had already noticed it when I felt this feeling, but to realize it again this time. Sighs.

First, it needs to be emphasized that I am still Riyu, after all my soul is still my true soul, both at birth and now.

If I am not mistaken, it should be at the age of 4 months in the womb that I enter this body. And about 5 years ago I started to arouse my feelings.

And now, maybe it's time for my memory to come back. Well, even though it was just a little traumatic memory when I was in the void.

Hm? Why should it be gradual like that?

Well, I don't know either. But think about it, can a baby's soul accept traumatic feelings and memories? Of course not, right?

As for my feelings that rose first it was probably because of that incident that was the trigger. And now I might have been considered ready so that my memory in the void returned.

Well, maybe not, because all remind me in the void or before is still not there or maybe it is not there because of the side effects of the place.

*long breath*

And now, after my memories came back, I realized that I really loved her.

I turned my head slightly, looking at the beautiful woman who was asleep.

‘Maybe my loneliness there has awakened me?'

*shaking the head*

I guess not. From the beginning, my feelings told me that I did love her at first sight. The return of my memories is only to confirm it.

Mei is currently sitting on a small chair, resting half of her body on the mattress, and putting her head on her hands.

'I wish I'd seen this sight longer, but-'

I looked at the wall, saw the clock there.

I took a breath once more. Then I moved my hand to rub her long, fine purple hair.

“Em?”

Mei started to open her eyes and then tried to see how I was doing.

“Sorry, did I wake you?”

"Rilene?"

Mei blinked her eyes for a while, then she immediately jumped up, hugging me tightly.

“You worried me.”

Mei said in a worried tone, her hands trembling slightly and a little water droplet formed in the corner of her eyes.

"Sorry."

I returned his embrace without realizing that our feelings were actually connected.

.

.

About the past.

You know, all this time I realized that Mei was actually quite lonely, even though she didn't realize it herself.

Born with genius, he does not understand the minds of children in general. That makes it hard to make friends. His parents were so busy that they were rarely home.

However, due to his intelligence, he was more mature and understood all that. He did not complain, instead focusing his attention on the book. That was why, he was unaware of his own loneliness.

If left like that, then she would be a very cold and untouchable girl.

.

.

[A few minutes later ]

Mei had let go of her embrace and sat back down.

"How long have I been asleep?"

"5 hours."

Mei said, returning to her calm and cold self. (I'm not saying scary because his intuition is back.)

"Is so….. I think it's 5 years."

"You're a sleepyhead, so 5 hours is the same as 5 years for you."

"Is that so? Why do I feel that's a little wrong?"

"Don't think too much. You just woke up anyway."

He smiled, enjoying the moment.

"Is that so…?"

Well, I can't be blamed. Anyway, my memory is pretty traumatic. But for now let's go back to the more important issue.

"May ..."

I stared at him intensely, not wanting to miss any details from him at this moment.

"imm? Is there something wrong with my face?"

"May, I've decided."

I spoke quite seriously.

"decided? Decide what?"

Mei just tilted her head, not understanding what I was saying. He may be wondering if I went crazy after that.

"Let's go on a date.”

*Henning*

"Eh?"