"What do you mean...?" Howon whispered, loud enough for Hoshin to catch.

"Dad... I can deal with death. "

Howon almost laughed at what his son said. Is that even possible? Has Hoshin come to rescue him from all the humiliation and regret of years? Did Bora sacrifice herself so that the Land of Miracles can live? Did Hoshin really get what his father had too?

"You can send death further in time?" Howon asked cautiously, expecting a positive answer.

"No dad... in other words...I..." Hoshin choked on his own breath, making Howon fetch water for him. After gulping the water down and a moment of silence to get him together, Howon pressed on the matter.

"Now, what were you saying?"

"I... can... kill living beings. I can kill you right now if I wish for it. I have known this forever, since I have been able to wilt plant leaves and kill the mosquitoes at night just by wishing for it. But I never knew when my emotions got strong enough to kill a man. I am so sorry, dad. I am sorry for being a son as such."

Howon, appalled at the information, left Hoshin's room in a hurry. He needed time for himself. He needed time to clear his mind and think straight.

When he knew he could save a living being, he was happy, almost wanting to apply his powers everyday. So did the other kids. All of them wanted to try out these cool new powers they had developed. Will Hoshin be like that too? Will Hoshin want to see people die too? The family ha