{If you're going to do it, please come back safe}
When I returned home, I found the maid waiting for me. It seemed like she wanted to tell me something.
I sat down and told her to sit as well so we could talk.
• So… is Mayar in her room?
Yes, sir. She ate and went to sleep.
• It seems she got tired from staying at the hospital all morning.
I think so.
• Then… can we talk about what you wanted to tell me earlier? Is it something important?
Honestly, not really… it's just something that has been on my mind for a while.
[She's lying. The movement of her eyes and the way she tightens her fingers… I can recognize lies easily. That's what I built my life on.]
[It felt like she was trying to carry water with a bucket full of holes… I don't want to pressure her, so I won't force her to speak if she doesn't want to.]
• Alright… that's fine. Just tell me what's bothering you, and I'll try to help you, Maria.
Can you really believe what I'm about to say?
• Whatever it is, tell me. I'll believe you. You've been with us for a long time, and I consider you one of us.
Maria began to cry.
I've been in this house for fifteen years. I've witnessed many things, and I watched you grow up before my eyes. I don't want anything bad to happen to you…
[What on earth is going on?]
About a week ago, I started dreaming about you, Master Kenjin.
• Alright… and what about it?
Every time, you were trying to call for help, as if something was chasing you. And the last time… my dream was of watching you die in a dark place…
When I woke up, it felt as if the dream was too real… unnaturally real. I wanted to tell you, but I was afraid you'd think it was something trivial.
[…]
[So she also started feeling that something bad might happen… It seems I've confirmed my suspicions about hearing a sound in the basement… not to mention last night's dream…]
Do you believe this, sir?
• To be honest, I also feel like something isn't right lately. But I'm fine for now, so there's no need to worry. Even if something happens, I'll be fine. I've been through many problems before, so it's become something simple to me…
No one knows what the future holds, Master Kenjin. But please, always stay safe. If you ever need anything, don't forget that I'm always here.
• Alright… I won't forget. Mayar will stay with us for another day or two while her sister is discharged from the hospital. They'll be living nearby, so I ask you to help them whenever needed—even if I'm not here. That's my only long-term request, because I know you always do everything you should for me.
I'll treat her like my own daughter, Master Kenjin. Don't worry. Once they move nearby, I'll visit them whenever I can.
• Good. That's what I wanted to hear, honestly… now I'm going to sleep.
Will you go home, or will you stay here tonight?
I'll stay, sir. I still have some work to finish, and I'll start early in the morning on the rest.
• Don't push yourself too hard. Good night.
Good night, sir.
As I climbed the stairs, one thought occupied my mind:
Things seem to be heading toward something mysterious… but I'll try to avoid any disasters.
Because I promised to protect the two sisters… no matter what happens.
Because in my eyes now… they are a part of the light that must remain in my life.