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CH.54 The Orphanage Part 2

CH.54 The Orphanage Part 2

This world is small. It may not seem what it is. You may know one that is an enemy, but in real life, it's a friend. These are some coincidences of this world that it brings.

Did you know your death is written before your life? Doesn't make sense, right? However, this is how the world works. It's nonsensical when you don't know and fascinating when you do. So, is it the world that's wrong, or is it just you?

Giving up on throwing books at Jack, Youssef mumbled "Whatever" and walked back to the corner where he originally stood.

"I'm here!" shouted Khonsu as he entered the room, bringing along leather sheets he had bought. Kasib followed, carrying buckets of clay.

Youssef, amazed at seeing one of the Royal guards, Khonsu, asked, "Are you Khonsu of the Royal Guard?" Khonsu replied with a smile, "Yes."

"Wow, I heard you got a new power. Can I see it?" Youssef asked. The other kids chimed in, with Layla, Amira, and Khaled also requesting to see it.

"Sure," Khonsu replied, placing the sheets of leather on the floor.

Combining his hands, closing his eyes, and aligning each finger evenly against the other, Khonsu called out, "Lightning!" Suddenly, electricity surrounded his body, his hair floated, and his eyes sparked with electricity, some smaller sparks randomly appearing and disappearing.

"Wow, this is amazing!" Layla exclaimed, holding her doll tightly.

Khonsu then stopped, saying, "Well, let's get back to work, shall we?"

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Ramon jumped up with energy. "Let's begin!"

Madame Farida, using her years of experience stitching clothes for the children, started stitching the leather together tightly.

Once the stitching was completed, Khonsu, Kasib, and Jack started filling the tire with clay.

Madame Farida finished stitching the last remaining holes in the round tire, that would absorb shock from rocks and bumps on the road.

Minutes later, Ramon, Kasib, Jack, and Khonsu stood outside the orphanage's entrance bidding farewell to the children.

"Bye! Please come to see us again!" Layla waved, her doll joining in the goodbye.

The group rolled the newly made tires down the road they had just finished constructing, each of them guiding one.

"This seems to absorb the impact of the rocks well, Jack," observed Kasib, feeling the tire's texture.

Pressing his hand against the tire, Khonsu agreed, "Yes, it'll work exceptionally well for the car."

"I'm so hungry, I'm going to eat a ton after this," Kasib grumbled.

"Tomorrow, after testing the car, we'll join Memnon on the mission to take their gold," Ramon announced.

Kasib, envisioning the act of taking gold and fleeing, questioned, "But isn't that stealing?"

"It's not stealing if it's for a good cause," Ramon replied lightly. "And it's necessary to weaken their resources."

Khonsu added, "Our enemy is smart. Depleting their resources now might protect us in the future."

Jack, observing the poverty on the streets, felt a pang in his heart. He noticed a malnourished child sitting outside his house, around five years old, with visible bones and thin skin. His heart swelled with empathy.

Turning to Kasib, Jack asked "Do you have some dates, Kasib."

Rummaging through his pockets, Kasib questioned, "Why do you need dates?"

"I want to give them to that child. He doesn't look well and needs food," Jack replied earnestly.

Handing over a small white cotton bag, Kasib said, "Sure, take em."

Kasib tossed the bag to Jack, who caught it with a soft thud. Walking up to the child, Jack asked gently, "What happened to you?"

In a weakening voice, the child pleaded, "Sire, please give me some food. I'm very hungry."

Feeling a lump in his throat, Jack smiled and offered the dates to the child.

Gratefully, the child accepted and began eating, thanking Jack.

Returning to the group, Jack's smile slowly faded as he observed the hardships faced by the child.

Trying to lift Jack's spirits, Ramon tapped his shoulder. "I know what you're thinking. You want to use the money to help these people, right?"

Startled, Jack replied, "Yes, that's right."

"We did agree to use the money for charity, but I'm not sure this area would benefit much," Khonsu remarked.

Reflecting on his past experiences with poverty, Kasib spoke hesitantly, "I suppose it isn't stealing if it's for a good cause. I'll ask General Setka to allocate more money to this area."

Ramon teased lightly, "Oh, look at this kind heart."

Feeling a bit embarrassed, Kasib quickly regained his composure and retorted, "Shut up. I was just doing something nice."

"Sure, sure," Ramon shrugged, easing the moment.