Chapter 4 — The Orphan
Kil Ful King had grown up without a family. He had never known his parents, and from a young age, he had learned what it meant to live without anyone waiting for him at home. The world could be cruel to orphans, especially in a place where power decided how people were treated. But Kil Ful never allowed his past to turn him into a bitter person. Instead, he chose to smile, help others, and enjoy every moment he could.
He lived in a small house on the outskirts of the kingdom. It wasn’t anything special, but to Kil Ful, it was home. He had grown accustomed to living alone, taking care of himself and working hard for everything he needed. He didn’t have a powerful family name or a wealthy background, but he never complained about it. As long as he could live peacefully, he was satisfied.
There was, however, one person who had always stayed beside him. His name was Morry, Kil Ful’s best friend. Unlike Kil Ful, Morry knew almost everything about his past, including the fact that he had grown up as an orphan. The two had met when they were young, and over the years their friendship had become more like that of brothers.
Morry was one of the few people who could make Kil Ful laugh even on his worst days. They trained together, ate together, argued over stupid things, and often made fun of each other. Their personalities were different in many ways, but that only made their friendship stronger. Kil Ful trusted Morry more than anyone else in the world.
One evening, the two friends sat outside Kil Ful’s house, watching the sky slowly turn orange. The upcoming power examination was getting closer, and both of them knew that their lives could change after that day. Morry looked at Kil Ful with a serious expression before finally breaking the silence.
"Are you nervous?"
Kil Ful laughed softly.
"Nervous? Of course not. I’m only terrified."
Morry stared at him for a moment before bursting into laughter.
For Kil Ful, moments like this were precious. He might have lost his family long ago, but he had gained something else along the way—a friend who had never left his side.