Ten years had passed. The lives of Sakai and Hirata unfolded in entirely different worlds, yet both boys were gradually becoming who they were destined to be.

  Sakai

  Sakai grew up in a family of priests in the kingdom of Lior. His parents, kind-hearted people, always taught their children compassion and helping others. The family frequently engaged in charity, traveling to nearby villages to heal the sick. Sakai’s home, though modest, was always filled with love and joy.

  From a young age, Sakai possessed a gentle and kind nature, further strengthened by his upbringing. Although he was the fourth child, his family always considered him special.

  One day, Sakai watched as his mother healed a gravely ill child from a neighboring town. To him, her actions seemed almost magical.

  "Sakai, one day, you’ll be able to do the same," his mother said with a smile when she noticed his awe.

  His first magical manifestation occurred when he was seven. He accidentally healed a cut on his younger sister’s hand. This event left an indelible mark on the family, seen as a sign that Sakai would inherit their sacred calling.

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  Hirata

  Rumors of the “miracle child” born in Ezeris spread quickly. Hirata, with his ability to speak almost from birth, became the center of attention. “Messenger of the gods,” “an omen”—these were the names whispered about him in the city. Nobles and scholars flocked to witness the boy who could talk and even exhibited early signs of magic.

  Hirata’s parents, well-off merchants, seized the opportunity. Their son’s fame opened doors to the highest circles of society. They provided him with the best education and access to ancient books.

  Hirata, carrying the memories of his previous life, felt from a young age that he lived for a greater purpose. His thoughts often returned to the mystery of his rebirth. He spent countless hours studying magic and alchemy, searching for clues. Yet, despite his achievements, a deep longing lingered in his heart.

  “Why me?” he would often ask himself, staring at the ceiling of his room.

  One day, at a gathering hosted by a court mage, Hirata overheard someone calling him a "miracle." Rather than filling him with pride, the word left him with a heavy sense of loneliness.

  Sakai continued to grow, surrounded by kindness, light, and warmth, while Hirata pursued knowledge and answers, always under the spotlight.

  Two young men, separated by distance, were still bound by an invisible thread of destiny.