As the body was floating on the sea for a while, a ship was seen from afar. The distance from where the body was afloat to the ship was roughly 10km. The ship looked like a pirate ship with only some few modifications to differentiate the two. " Captain Sir, this is the third time that we have came to the seas to search it but we have not had any luck in the past few weeks. I think that we should go back to the main land." a lady with a black wavy hair and wore a light brown dress with black sandals spoke to a man with black boots with a red trench coat , white shirt and black pants. " This is the first month after Starborn clans was annulated hence we should take this chance to check for anything interesting across the seas. Even though we might not find whatever we are looking for, at least lets enjoy the ride." The Captain said. " Sir, I can see something else at roughly 9 km ahead of us. Its floating and I can't detect whatever it is from here. We should go take a look." another man at the front of the ship spoke to the Captain.
As the big majestic ship neared the sea, the man was able to detect what was in the ship. " Its a body sir. And It is dead. No wait, I can sense some life force in it. And it seems to be a child sir. Permission to bring it inside Sir. " the man said and the captain granted him the permission. Shawn's body was brought on board the ship where the man used his the Lady who was speaking to the Captain earlier scan him with her abilities. " Sir, nowadays people are so evil that they dare to massacre small children. This child is barely alive but had we delayed our journey for even one day, he would have been a goner. I have healed any hidden injury in him but I will have to continue when he is at least awake so that we can know the problems he has. I have also given him some energy hence he will be ok. He will wake up tonight so there is nothing to worry about." the lady said.
*** Later that night ***
After what felt like an eternity to Shawn, he gained his conscience. " Why is it dark in here. Did fate decide to spawn me in a cave or what. " " Its seems that the little survivor is awake." The Captain said. " Who's there. Who's speaking to me." Shawn said after hearing a deep voice but could not see the owner.
" It seems that this boy is blind. What bad luck has befallen you. First, you were almost dead from the sea an were it not for us, you would have been dead. Secondly, you are blind. Did you sin against the gods for this misfortune to befall you." the captain said in a sombre tone. " Blind, how is this possible. Have you abducted me and blindfolded me so that you can play some petty tricks on me. " the scared lad spoke out.
" We have no intentions on harming you. Infact, you were found in the sea in a half dead state. Were it not for Lynne, my right hand lady and a prominent healer, you would be dead. So you should be thankful, not angry and displeased with us. And yes, you are blind." said the captain. Shawn was very worried of his current predicament. Unable to see his surroundings or even the person speaking to him was terrible. Worse, he could not see the body he was currently have but after hearing about a healer present, he knew that he had spawned in an interesting place.
With silence shrouding the ship, and the Captain giving him some space, Shawn decided to go through the memories of the previous owner. Slowly by slowly, he came to realise his origin and his current state, as to why he was in the deep sea. He realised that he was from a powerful clan called Starborns, but they were deeply hated for their monopoly. He also realised that he was the last survivor of the mighty clan and all the remnants were massacred apart from him as he was lucky enough to escape, thanks to his father. He therefore decided to play his cards right. No one wanted to be associated with the Starborns, so he decided to pretend that he had no idea of his origins. In short, he had amnesia. With this mindset, he knew he would be able to survive. And luckily, his hair colour and built had taken his previous life, silvery in nature, which was different from the known dark red from the Starborns. No one could link up the dots.
And plus no child could survive in the sea for a month like this body had. Still with all of the info he had gotten, being blind was the worst.
After thinking for about an hour, he came to. " I see you are back. I have some few questions I would like to ask you if you do not mind. " The Captain said, breaking the silence that had swallowed the ship. " First, my name is Jay, a captain of this ship. We are now five in number, plus you. What is your name, and how did you end up in the sea. You know that these seas are quite dangerous with the sea beasts that could sink even a ship like mine if not fully prepared? " asked the Captain.
" Sincerely speaking, I do not remember anything at all. All I remember is that I am Shawn an I am currently 14 years old. " he said. " So you have a name. That means that you have a Vitral. It explains alot, your good body built, and how you look refined. Even when Lynne removed the impurities from you, you did not have much. What Vitral do you have?" the captain asked. Confused, Shawn thought for a while, he clearly did understand what a Vitral was and was sure that this body had failed to awaken one. His mistake was saying his name. He did not have a way out of this current situation.
"Kind sir, I can not remember what my Vitral is as I can not recall anything. " he said, hoping that the Captain could buy his excuse. Luckily, the excuse worked as the captain thought that it was an effect of the concussion and the injuries and maybe the trauma he had faced, making his body forget the experiences and start over his life. " Can the healer heal me from this blindness. I do not know how I will survive. Please help me. I have no one to call to." said Shawn, shedding some tears, hoping that he could obtain mercy from the Captain and it worked as the Captain called Lynne who examined Him and tried to heal him.
" I'm sorry but this kind of blindness is not natural or a sickness. I can not even understand it. But all is not lost as the body cleanses itself of its injuries and impurity after every leveling up. So take heart. There are also prominent powerhouses who were born blind but they can now see and are one of the leading figures in the planet. " said Lynne, trying to bring some hope to the junior who was truly hurt and felt hopeless.
"And also, since you do not have any memory of your previous self before finding you here, I will take th e opportunity to raise you as a child of my own since I have no child for now. Captain if you do not mind but this child is now mine. Hope no one will object it as no one will even take the chance of taking care of him." she said, as she looked at Shawn who did not object as he did not have anything and that the only thing he had was the ring that the grandfather had left, but he could not see the things present due to his blindness. And also the captain did not have any interest to the ring as it looked quite old and not useful to the rings he had.
After being introduced to the two remaining members, the ship set sail back to the mainland. It took roughly two weeks, as the ship travelled at full speed. " Welcome to Erevar Continent, one of the four continents in our world. My home is not that far from here, and we will take one gate to it. " Lynne said, as the ship docked and then disappeared. " Where did the ship go?" the confused Shawn asked and was told of the mechanism that shrank the ship upon arrival and stored safely and only the owner can retrieve it.
They then went to a nearby food bay where Shawn ate his first meal after a long time. The food was nothing like his previous life as it was full of energy that was rather satisfying. After the hearty meal and parting with the rest, the newly mother and child went to the Transvergance halls where one could get a gate to take him or her to their destination. Gates linked one place to another, but the distance it could take one was determined by the inbuilt and its foundations. It was the best thing for travel as a day worth distance could be done with mare seconds. With this new info gotten, Shawn's day was made as he inwardly thanked Fate for bringing him here.
" Welcome to your new home Shawn." said Lynne as he directed Shawn to the lovely cottage she called home. She was living alone after his husband died five months ago without even leaving a child behind. This made her adopt Shawn as her own child as she longed to have one of her own.
I will personal teach you on how to live as a blind person. If you have awakened any ability, I will personally teach you on how to use it to your benefit. With it , it will be your eyes and guide. " She said. " But as for now, have a good sleep and see you when you wake up. Its not a must to call me your mum for now but when you feel so, I will be very pleased. I love you Shawn, my son. Goodnight.