The Greatest (The Beginning After The End X Male Reader)

Xyrus City

(A/N: This chapter is the starting point where after this, I won't follow the novel anymore and create my own original story) 

The mood is gloomy after Arthur falls into his "death". Alice blames herself for causing her son to die. Everyone is distraught, including Alexander. He doesn't have any choice but to let Arthur fall and meet Sylvia.

Sometimes one's fate can't be changed. Alexander is terrified of the butterfly effect. His choices have consequences, and he will pay for them if he makes impulsive decisions.

He isn't strong enough to bring change, but he doesn't know how to grow stronger other than being the only white core mage.

Being a white core mage is not enough. He wants greater power... the power to make a difference in the world.

He knew that being a white core mage wasn't the pinnacle of power, that there was more to it, but he didn't know how to get there.

He sighed as he stared at the sky. Feeling lost in his thought.

He ponders about his true goal... Power? Wealth? Knowledge? Love?

He doesn't have a clear goal yet, but perhaps along the way, he will discover one that is meaningful to him.

Alexander's POV:

Mum has been trying to kill herself... Shit, I don't even remember any of this crap. Durden beating Dad for being irresponsible which is fair. I only stay silent as Angela comforts me.

I didn't show any emotions... I won't let emotions take me over. I knew that it will become better but I can't stand watching this horrible view.

Because Mum always trying to kill herself, The twin horns members distance me and mom so I won't be traumatized.

This reminds me of my previous life, where soldiers who blame themselves for letting their comrades die often try to kill themselves, but someone is always watching to make sure they don't.

Sigh... I really can't do anything, do I?

Suddenly I heard Durden screaming, "Reynolds! We had to stop Alice from killing herself! This isn't the time to be moping! Get off your sor---"

I feel someone closing my ears, I look up to see Angela trying her best to smile at me. I know that deep inside her, she doesn't like the situation at all.

Angela has a motherly aura so I feel comfortable around her.

I close my eyes as I fall asleep to Angela's embrace.

* * *

We arrived at the floating city of Xyrus through the teleportation gate with no further complications.

Dad successfully consoles mom and stops her from trying to kill herself, which is a plus for me. Mom has been apologizing to me and I think Dad mentioned me somewhere along the line, but I don't want to know.

I hug Angela since the Twin Horns members will be separated from us.

"I hope that you grow up to be a strong boy, Alex," Angela said, with a smile. I nodded. There's nothing much for me to say.

Feeling someone ruffling my hair, I look up to see Adam grinning at me, "Yeah, you better catch us up if you want to be strong!"

I smirked, "I'll beat your ass the next time we meet."

Adam laughed, "I'll wait for you, brat!"

Next is Jasmine. She didn't say much, but she said, "Be safe."

I gave her a curt nod, I guess the reason why she said it, perhaps because she was feeling guilty about allowing Art to die, but nonetheless, I appreciated her concern.