"Johan, what do you want to be when you grow up? What is your dream?" Luna asked. The three boys stopped laughing.
'Huh? What is my dream?'
Caleb scratched his cheek. A bit taken aback by the sudden question. He put his hands on his chin and his dark eyes deepened.
'Well, what exactly do I want to do? Or become? What is my dream?'
He began to think about his past life. In the past, he just wanted to become an astronaut and explore other planets. Of course, it was when he was a kid. When he became into adult, he experienced the beatings of society, the competitive world. Gradually, he forgot things like dreams and just wanted to become financially stable. Simply, he was living in a damn matrix. Worked for a company like a slave for eight hours a day, watched anything on his computer that interested him, read novels, etc... It was a cycle, and his world was just like that.
Did he like his life like that? Of course! He doesn't care if it is his escape from reality or a coping mechanism. He felt alive reading other characters; it was as if he was walking through another world through the characters and that made his dead life alive.
Well, actually, that's his on the surface. His past was more interesting than that due to his involvement in his father's hitman job and those memories could last him a lifetime. So... He doesn't want to recall them anymore.
For now, his dream was to become strong enough to get past the damned vicious cycle and, if there is, discover the hidden force that was playing with his life. He didn't believe that there was a third party involved. Who can explain why he can't get past 18 years old!? Well, if there's really no one. Then, at least, he still wants to become a damned adult!
"Ahm... Your question is too sudden. My dream is to become a Destiny!" Caleb said confidently.
Well, actually, that was just his first step. He wants to stand at the top of the world. Climb the Destiny power system and become a Tier 1! If he can't even stand at the top of this world, what about the others in the future? As someone who possessed the power of time slime, he should have a big dream! Call him ambitious, but usually, ambition is what drives people's success. He doesn't want to become a salted fish all his life!
Without a dream... Isn't that equivalent to living like a corpse? At least he will die chasing his dreams. Well, that is, if he can die in the first place. The problem is, he couldn't die even if he wanted to!
"Andre, didn't expect you to have such a grand goal." Miles smiled teasingly, pushed Andre in the shoulders, and jested.
Andre smiled in response and then looked at everyone. His eyes stopped on Caleb for a second before saying.
"Of course, for now, we need to survive. I want to achieve my dream beside you guys. You are my family. Promised me, we will all reach the last wall!" he declared.
'Could it be... Andre is actually the protagonist of this world?'
Caleb thought jokingly, amused at the idea. After all, such a character was just a starter for every main lead. Ambitious, determined, and most importantly, believes in the power of family and friendship.
Fatty, Luna, and Clifford looked at Andre emotionally at this moment. Clifford clenched his fist slightly tearfully but he tried to hide it. Fatty on the other hand didn't bother and directly cried with tears with snot in his nose. While Luna just smiled and comforted Fatty.
"Bastard, you made me cry! Of we're family! My dream is to become the most famous Destiny Chef and I want to let you guys accept my complete gourmet in the future!"
Fatty wiped the tears and snot on his face. Caleb, Luna, and Clifford laughed seeing this.
Caleb patted Fatty on the back. "As long as it's not poisonous, I will eat it."
"HAHAHA!" Miles slapped his legs and burst out laughing.
"How about you Luna? What's your dream?" Caleb smiled. For this young lady, he was a little fond.