Chapter 248: Conditions

"Do you want to be my student?"

This question shook everyone's heart as the atmosphere fell into silence. Tasha, the person in the center of this, tilted her head in confusion and asked. "What do you mean?"

"It is exactly what I mean. I want to teach you everything I know about Space Magic because this is very important magic. Of course, I can't teach you that much due to my limitation, so I think two weeks are enough to cram all the necessary knowledge. You need to figure out the rest."

Tasha furrowed her eyebrows. 'Would he take advantage of this to get into my body? If that is possible, I don't think I will learn from him. Still, everything he said from the start didn't really seem to be one that had hidden intentions. He simply wanted to help us. Then, should I accept it? By the looks of it, he probably knows about my Sealing Magic since he mentioned the connection earlier.'

Not knowing what to do, she glanced at Kai, asking about his opinion. However, the latter replied with a smile. "I am not going to say anything about this."

Tasha still found the hesitation in Kai's eyes, but she shook her head and looked back at Rapakha with determination. "I will. Please teach me."

"Well… I can see the doubt in your eyes, but I won't say anything about it. Having your civilizations overturned by the Protector, it's normal for you to doubt me. Since you have accepted this one's offer, I will teach you the wonder of Space Magic." Rapakha smiled at Tasha before his gaze returned to Kai. "Now that I have given you the reward, I want to tell you about the secret of this planet."

"Seeing you talk about your limitation and such, I guess, we won't know about the full secret… Right?" Kai narrowed his eyes.

"Yes. As I said, I can't interfere too much. I will tell you the reason when telling you my story. And from that, you are the one who decides what kind of answer you have found." Rapakha nodded.

"Still, who can listen to your story?" Kai asked with a solemn expression. From how he acted, he speculated that only five of them plus Carissa could listen to him.

"I will just call your name. Kai, Tasha, Michelle, Ayaka, Evan, Sofia, Isabelle, Carissa. The reason I selected these people is their blood and magic."

"I see." Kai sighed. "I, Ayaka, Evan, Sofia, and Isabelle have magical beast blood in our body. Tasha just agreed to study under you. And Michelle has awakened her ability. As for Miss Carissa… She just got your permission. In this case, why can't Nicholas listen to this story?"

"He is qualified… But considering I have just awakened him, his body is still too weak. And I believe he shouldn't learn many things because I don't really find a determination to find the truth like all of you. It is dangerous to leave him with such a secret… Of course, this doesn't mean I am belittling him."

Kai thought for a moment and nodded. "In that case, where are we going to talk?"

"Here. I wish for the rest to return to the southern part of the island and come back here tomorrow."

Kai didn't know whether this was a good choice or not, but he agreed with him. Although it was a bit weird to see all members were chosen from his group while only Isabelle from their group, this mission was originally designated for his group. Eagle Group was only a plus because of their relationship with Evan along with Isabelle's power, while Nicholas was a big plus.

Hence, Kai threw a gaze to Carissa, asking her to persuade them.

Carissa twitched her eyebrows before she walked. "Lexa. Drive them back to the base and let them enjoy their free time. Ask the doctor on this island to check him too. I think it's best for his group to stay with him for the time being, right?"

Eva and Eve looked at each other and nodded. Tommy was a bit curious about this story, but he didn't really see any reason for him to learn the story that might endanger him, so he also agreed.

Lexa then asked them to follow her to the car and drove them back.

As for the rest of the group stood before Rapakha, staring at him intensely. Kai said, "They have gone. I think we can start now."

"Sure. But let's make this comfortable for us first." Rapakha nodded as his body glowed again before the rock body crumbled as if he shed his skin. The original Moai statue descended to the ground slowly before it created a magic circle. The stones that fell off his body suddenly rose and formed into a different shape. "Stone Creation Magic."

"This…" Kai and the others exclaimed in surprise, watching how the stone magically formed into a different structure. If what he heard was right, the stone was shaped into a huge thin block. Then a few smaller stones slowly turned into chairs along with a huge round table.

"Please sit." Rapakha nodded with a smile.

Kai looked at these chairs that positioned like a round table with Rapakha on one side, standing there. Well, he couldn't be said standing since he was a stone without legs. He then took the seat in the opposite direction of Rapakha. The others followed him and took their seats before they got a surprise.

"Soft?!" Each of them opened their mouths. The chairs that were made of stone felt so soft as if it was an expensive sofa. They remembered the magic Rapakha used earlier that turned the wall into mochi and realized why a chair could be like this.

"Yeah. She will get this kind of furniture, including a bed, in her stay here. So, you don't need to worry."

Kai nodded with a solemn expression.

"Now that we are here. Before I start, I want to say something about my tutoring session. First, I want you to empty this island, giving us time to train alone."

"What?!" Kai and Carissa stood up, opposing him.

"Hey boy, I understand your worry. But do you think I have the heart to hurt someone who I want to teach? Never mind. She is an important person to you, so I won't say much." Rapakha suddenly released his magic power and threatened him. "Follow my words, or don't think about leaving. I promise you she will be alright if you heed my words."

"Kai…" Tasha called his name and gently smiled at him. "I will be fine."

Kai looked at her for a few seconds before letting out a long sigh. "I understand. I shall leave her in your hand. I don't know how powerful you are, but if you harm her, I will do anything to bring you down even if it means I need to destroy this island."

"Haha… Your attitude is the one to my liking. That's right. A family should be like this." Rapakha laughed. "Sure. Do whatever you want."

Kai nodded and sat down.

Rapakha then glanced at Carissa. "The same applies to you. You have no choice but to comply. Besides, I believe the information I bring will satisfy your curiosity. And if you don't heed this word or even send an army here, they shall face my wrath, and it won't be something small."

Carissa gritted her teeth and clenched her fists. As much as she wanted to say something, it wasn't wise to do that due to the previous agreement. "I understand. I shall inform the base about this and have the people retreat from this island."

"Good." Rapakha nodded. "Secondly, I want you to prepare the water and food for two weeks before sending an aircraft to carry her back. I don't mind if you come to explore this island again, but I don't want any disturbance during the two weeks."

"Oh!" Carissa immediately nodded her head. Since she would get information and the chance to explore this island again, it wouldn't be that bad. She was afraid earlier because she thought Rapakha forbade them to enter the island in the future, but it seemed to be not the case. "I can prepare it. And I think we need a day to transport all the necessary supplies for them… Never mind, we can transport the supplies from the base to make it faster."

"I will let you arrange it. And don't bring it here. Instead, I want you to let it stay there. It can be considered to be her training as well."

"I understand. We will just give her the information about the supply and let her handle everything by herself. Will that be fine with you?"

"Sure."

Carissa nodded after getting a satisfactory agreement.

"Last warning. I want you to keep this secret only a selected few could know. I don't mind if the leader of your territory knows about this, but make sure they are high ranking people that won't easily blurt such information. As for the people here, you are permitted to explain it to your family if you deem it is necessary."

"I understand. With my jurisdiction, I will elevate this story to the state's secret with the highest level of security." Carissa assured him.

Kai and the others exchanged looks before shrugging their shoulders. The information seemed to be dangerous, so they would surely be careful with it even with their family.

"We understand."

Rapakha nodded. "Let me introduce myself then. I am Rapakha, the chief of Rapa Nui People in the past. I was a bit unique since I traveled around the world in the past before settling into this place with my people. Now, I shall give you the truth about this planet and what I found in my journey."