METANOIA

III

III
Truth

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I WAS JUST A a curious girl from town accidentally involved in this world.

Ano bang kinalaman ko sa mundong ito? Kanina ko pa ito tinatanong sa sarili ko ngunit wala akong maisip na sagot.

Tinignan ko ang aking sarili sa salamin. Sa unang pagkakataon, I can see myself as a lady.

Nakabraid ang aking buhok at napapalamutian ng mga dyamante. I hate that my hair is kept clean and tied. I wanted it down and free.

I'm wearing a dark violet gown na sumasayad hanggang sahig. Para itong sinabuyan ng silver dust kaya nagmimistulang galaxy. It twinkles everytime light touches. Tinernohan ito ng itim na heels.

This dinner must be classy and luxurious that I have to look presentable.

Ngayong gabi ko malalaman ang lahat. I am going to meet The Order. Sabi ni Mazy, isa itong sekretong organisasyon ng mga Mage na pawang may matataas na katungkulan dito sa Fiore.

Deep inside me I was extremely confused. Ganoon ba ako kaimportante para kausapin ng personal ng mga importanteng tao? What does Fiore have anything to do with me?

"Reign, hinihintay ka na ng lahat", sabi ni Mazy sa akin pagbukas niya sa pinto. She's wearing a dirty white gown. She looks innocent with her short hair. I took a deep breathe and followed her out. Why am I nervous?

The dining room was huge. Sa gitna nito ay may malaki at mahabang mesa na maraming silya. Naghihintay na sila sakin. There were eight of them and each of them is screaming with overwhelming power because of their posture and the way they look. How intimidating. Savior was the only person I recognized.

"Reign is here", panimula ni Mazy.

Di ko alam kung dapat ba akong bumati but I remained silent to hide how nervous I am. If I speak, my voice might shake. Some of them smiled at me but some them just nodded to acknowledge me. Nagmistula akong tuod. Sinusuri nila ako.

Umupo ako sa kabisera. Mazy sat beside me while Savior is on my other side. Nagsimula na kaming kumain. The food was great but I can't appreciate it when I'm this tense. Naaasiwa ako sa mga tingin nila. Hindi ako naging komportable dahil sa tensyon. We were silent but you can make out the strange atmosphere between us.

I can only hear the sound of the utensils and their murmurs while eating. Tinignan ako ni Savior, maybe wondering what I'm thinking.

"Reign." Sabi nung nasa kabilang end ng mesa. She is a middle-aged woman wearing a black dress beneath her red velvet cloak. She looks stern and strict. Among all eight, I think she's the most intimidating.

"Y-Yes?", kabado kong tanong.

"We would like to apologize for giving you confusion. We only want what's best for you and obviously, the physical world cannot accommodate your safety anymore. Sa ngayon, mas mabuti dumito ka muna sa Fiore para mabantayan ka."

She doesn't sound apologetic but I can read a hint of worry in her voice.

"Why?", natahimik silang lahat dahil sa tanong ko. "Why am I being chased? Am I in danger?"

"Because you are someone important for us", pormal niyang sabi. "You are the next in line for the Metanoia. You are the Magus."

Magus what? Metanoia? Anong sinabi niya? She heaved a deep sigh in frustration dahil hindi ko maintindihan ang mga sinasabi niya. Well I'm sorry I don't understand Mage words.