Marcus and Gouzman saw Zikito and Hazu laying on the grass, they ran towards them in an eager greet.

“Brother!” Gouzman cheerfully greeted.

“Brother… how are you?”

Zikito looked at them, it seemed like he’s as tired as Hazu when he just watched.

“I’m fine, Marcus and Gouzman.”

Beside Zikito was a sleeping Marcus. It seems like he really exhausted his mana.

“Where’s Maria?” Zikito asked.

“She’s sick….” Marcus’ expression turned sad and gloom.

“WHAT?!”

Zikito’s eyes grew and his body trembled.

“Wait-! It’s not that bad- she’s just sleeping right now..”

“I-... I see…. Phew….”

“What are you doing here anyways?” Gouzman asked.

“Hazu wanted to teach me something, well… he got tired…”

“Oooo!” Marcus stared in awe.

“Brother! Brother!” Gouzman interrupted, and eagerly, “Is it true that you’re a mage!? Can you do magic!? How is it!? How is it!?”

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“It’s nothing big… really… I can’t even do the same magic dad does… let alone shaping this rock…”

Zikito opened his palm as he demonstrated with his magic- he manifested a small round rock, but it was still rough and unshaped.

“It’s nothing really special, heh…”

“That’s so cool!” Marcus said.

Hazu woke up- still a little dizzy. He yawned and opened his eyes.

“Who’Re- thEy-?” Hazu spoke half-awake.

“Oh, yeah-! They’re my brothers! Marcus and Gouzman!”

“Yawn. I- I see….”

Hazu rubbed his eyes as he stood up, he patted his clothes to get rid of the dust and dirt.

“I have to go now… auntie will smack me if I don’t go home now… hehe…”

“Alright, Hazu. Thank you!”

“No problem. Tell your dad I’m making another request in 2 days.”

“S-sure!”

Hazu walked away from the field as he was headed towards the town. The three of them were left standing in the field.

“Brother.” Marcus said, “You silly brother! Mom has been worried sick because of you!” in a disappointed manner as he raised his voice towards Zikito.

“I didn’t mean to-.”

“You better say sorry to mama! “

“I-I will! But dad’s with mom right now…”

“Mhm!” Marcus looked in the other direction- trying to not see Zikito.

“It’s alright, brother. Mom didn’t get bitten or anything like that, haha!” Gouzman cheered.

“Well… my bad…” Zikito said.

“I want to check on Maria… let’s go back.”

Marcus’ expression really changed the moment Hazu left- it seemed like he was a little angry? Or perhaps jealous of Zikito. The three of them walked back towards their house. Zikito opened the door as it creaked.

“Maria-?”

CHAPTER 7 END. (TO BE CONTINUED)