Self refers to an individual's cognition of his or her own state of existence, which is the result of an individual's self-evaluation of his or her social role.

If a being perceives that he is different from other beings around him, or even unable to fit into the social group, then he will have strong doubts about himself and then go to great lengths to find the hidden truth.

Clearly, Luke is in such a state right now.

On weekdays, he tries to disguise himself as a normal person, using the power at his disposal to help the clan resist the invasion of foreign enemies, so as to ensure that the station is safe.

But in his heart, he never gave up figuring out who he was, where he came from, and why a voice always echoed in his head.

Looking at the eager desire flickering in the boy's black pupils, Brolin shook his head with a wry smile: "No, I can't tell you right now, unless you promise me a condition." ”

"What conditions?" asked Luke, clenching his fists and forcing his composure.

"It's easy! My daughter Malvina is going to have a trial the day after tomorrow, and I want you to join her. Without thinking, Brolin offered a quid pro quo.

As a father, he undoubtedly knows very well that without outside help, his daughter has only a 30% chance of passing the test at most.

After much hesitation to make sure nothing went wrong, he finally made up his mind to ask for help from the boy he had brought back at the risk of his life twelve years ago.

"You mean to let me have a trial on the same day as her?"

Despite being only twelve years old, the clever Luke immediately realized what the other party wanted him to do.

In fact, as early as the age of seven, he had already received the unanimous approval of the elders that he did not have to participate in the so-called trials.

But if he insists, I believe the elders will not object.

After all, surviving outside for twelve days is not a challenge for him at all, and it can also prevent the gossip of parents who have lost their children.

Brolin nodded earnestly: "Yes, if she is with you, she will be very safe." When I see Malvina come back safely, I'll tell you everything I saw. ”

"But why should I believe you're not lying for your daughter?" Luke said tentatively, narrowing his eyes.

"Hehe, give it, take it, this is what I found with you at the time, it proves that I am not lying. ”

As he spoke, Brolin placed a small piece of a mysterious crystal that seemed to be filled with some kind of dark blue liquid next to the cistern, and he turned around and disappeared into the end of the underground passage.

As he passed, Luke suddenly noticed several unconscious guards lying on the ground.

You don't have to ask to know that these guards are the guards of the reservoir, and I don't know how they were temporarily unconscious.

Carefully picking up this extremely beautiful crystal, Luke couldn't help but shudder, as if the whole person had some kind of strong resonance from the inside out, from the body to the soul, and at the same time, vaguely through the distance I don't know how far, I saw a huge and incomparably huge tree.

"This ...... What the hell is this......"

He muttered to himself as he clutched the dark blue crystal, as if a seal had loosened in the depths of his soul.

Just as the seal was about to burst out of the cocoon, the voice in his head let out a deafening roar again: "No! It's not the right time! Go back! It's too dangerous for you!"

Next Second......

All illusions, resonances, are gone, replaced by a cold touch.

"Damn, shit, shit! almost! Who the hell am I?" Luke snarled in anger as he was interrupted.

Eventually, however, he quickly calmed down, and before the comatose guards woke up, he quickly left the cistern with the crystals.

......

Two days passed in a flash, and with the first rays of the morning sun rising over the horizon, the solemn, serious, and even bleak trial finally began.

As one of the participants, Malvina was already standing near the only exit to the outside with the tools and weapons her parents had prepared for her, and instead of showing the slightest hesitation and fear, she looked very excited and expectant.

In any case, she has never been in contact with the outside world, and no matter how many warnings she has heard about how dangerous it is outside, she will inevitably have a strong curiosity.

In contrast, Luke, another participant, was much calmer, quickly checking all his belongings, especially those precious and easily damaged, until he confirmed that there was no problem, and then said to the elders who came to see him off, "Don't worry, we will come back safely." ”

"Don't be careless! I know you've outdone me in spell casting skills, but sometimes strength doesn't make the difference between victory and defeat, and luck and experience are important. If something happens, you're going to get back alive anyway, you know?" exhorted an old man with gray hair and beard.

"Got it! I'll be careful. With that, Luke pretended to look over and asked Malvina, who looked a little cute, "How are you, are you ready?" ”

"No problem! My father is the best warrior in the tribe, and I won't disgrace him. Malvina curled the corners of her mouth, revealing a few small sharp tiger teeth.

"In that case, let's go. ”

Luke didn't give any nonsense, and was the first to lead out of the hole, striding on the golden sands in the sun, and disappearing behind the first dune in a few moments.

Looking at the distant backs of the two young men, one of the elders asked in a tone of uncertainty that "Do you really think it would be a wise choice to let him leave the station? ”

"No, you don't understand! A genius like him shouldn't be imprisoned in the dark underground for the rest of his life. Although it seems to you that it is a disguised protection, he needs room to grow, and he needs to go through a lot of dangers and tribulations. What we need to do is not to restrict, but to support behind the scenes. Another elder explained meaningfully.

"Forget it! things have come to this point, and it's useless to regret them. Be patient, and after twelve days, fate will give us a clear answer. ”

Twelve days later, we knew if he was the person we were looking for to be the changemaker. ”

"If he doesn't come back......"

"Shut up! Don't be discouraged! He'll be back!"