Scene: Inside a dark cave. Precious sits on the ground with a sad and serious face. Beside him lie the dead bodies of two adventurers, and in front of him, Kurami lies on the ground, barely alive.
Precious: I couldn't save them… but I will save you. (sad and serious tone)Kurami: Hmm… (smiles faintly) I've seen how powerful you are, but nothing can stop me from dying now.Precious: But—Kurami: So listen… only I'll talk now, and you'll listen. (Precious stays silent, just listening)I've seen how strong you are—you defeated that demon like it was nothing. So… hahh… hahh… please, grant me one request… I want you to train my child. If I were alive, I would protect and train him myself, but… cough cough... I don't have time left. I'm not asking you to protect him forever—just make him strong enough to protect himself… hahh… hahh… that's all I ask.
Scene: Kurami breathes her last.
Precious: Idiot… (sad tone) You didn't even let me do anything. I could've saved you… even brought you back… but—Kail (Precious's mana spirit): But you made a promise to Aquira.Precious: Yeah… that's right.
Scene: Precious performs the last rites for all three bodies.
Precious: So, first, let's fulfill Kurami's request.Kail: But we don't even know where her child is.Precious: Don't worry. I checked her memories before she died. There's a village a little distance from this city—its name is Kalihara. Her child lives there. His name is Chama, age seven.Kail: That's my Precious—always unpredictable. Alright, let's go.
Scene: Both leave the cave and head toward the village.
Scene: By a riverside, a boy with black hair and brown eyes (with a faint yellow shine) is fishing.
Boy: Looks like… Mom won't come home today either… (sad tone)
Scene: Suddenly, his fishing rod tightens.
Boy: Looks like I caught one this time!
Scene: He pulls with all his strength and lifts the fish from the water—but it slips away back into the river.
Boy: Huh?! Tsk… one more time.
Scene: He sits again to fish. Suddenly, Precious appears behind him and says—
Precious: You want to learn magic? (serious tone)
Scene: The boy turns around in shock and stands up.
Boy: Yes! Yes!! (excited tone)Precious: Then come with me.Boy: Hmm? But who are you?Precious: Good question. You can think of me as your mother's friend.Boy: Mom's friend?! (suddenly happy) But… aren't you kinda young?Precious: There's no young or old in friendship, Chama.Chama: You know my name?Precious: Your mother told me.Chama: Then you really are my mom's friend!Precious: Didn't I say that? So, you didn't trust me at first, huh?! (sudden loud tone)Chama: Hihihihi!Precious: Anyway, let's go.Chama: Where to, big brother?Precious: Big brother, huh? Anyway… for your training. Look, I can't always protect you. (whispers) Though… I could, if I wanted to, it's not that hard. But still, I'll train you so that you can protect yourself.Chama: Wait—why would you protect me? And why do I need to learn to protect myself? I already have Mom—she's a strong adventurer, she'll protect me!
Precious: You see, Chama… (pauses, then speaks slowly, in a sad tone) Your mom… is dead. She's gone.Chama: ?! (sudden emotional face, tears falling) W-What are you saying?! B-Big brother?! (crying tone)Precious: It's true. (sad tone)Chama: B-But how?! She's the best adventurer ever! I—I know my mom can't die!! You're lying!! Right?! Please say you're lying! (crying louder)Precious: She was killed by an Arch Demon… in a cave.Chama: A-An Arch Demon?! (shock)Precious: You see, Chama… I know you're sad and scared right now. But don't worry. (places hand on his shoulder) You must become strong—for your mother. Live your life peacefully and happily, for her.Chama: But… I only had Mom… and now she's gone too! Why is everyone leaving me?! (cries loudly)Precious: Haaah… Look, I'm here. You just called me your big brother, didn't you? So, your big brother will protect you. I'll make you so strong that not even Arch Demons—no, not even Greater Demons—can harm you.Chama: T-Thank you, Big Brother… (crying) Mom… I promise I'll live happily, under my big brother's protection.Precious: Now, cry as much as you want. After that, we'll start training.
Scene: Two hours later.
Chama: Okay, Big Brother… sniff… I'm ready.Precious: Alright, let's go.
Scene: A portal opens beside them.
Chama: What's that?Precious: You see, learning magic takes years—two to five, at least. Inside this portal, time flows much slower. You'll age normally, but only a little time will pass outside. If you want, I can even stop your aging while you're inside.Chama: No, Big Brother, this is fine. If I stay small forever, I won't gain anything. I want to grow up properly.Precious: I see.
Scene: Both step inside the portal, and it closes behind them.
Scene: Two months later, inside the portal world.A vast grassy land with mountains and trees. Precious stands facing Chama, who now looks around 14 years old.
Precious: I think that's enough training. You've become really strong.Chama: Really?!Precious: Yup. But remember one thing—your true power only awakens when you find someone you genuinely want to protect. That person will be your greatest strength… and also your biggest weakness.Chama: Yes, Big Brother.Precious: Then, let's go back.
Scene: The portal opens. Both step out.
Chama: Haaah… feels good to be back in my world after so long.Precious: Okay. From here, you'll choose your own path. I'll be going now.Chama: Big Brother, are you sure? You won't come with me? I'll be alone again!Precious: Don't worry. Your big brother will always be with you. Whenever you're in danger, I'll appear—no matter where you are.Chama: Promise?Precious: Yup.
Scene: Precious walks away to continue his journey, while Chama sets off on his own path.