My name is Damien. The planet that I live on is called Yalaner. I am a son of a great farmer. My mother is not around for me to know who she is. I want to find her, but I don't know where to start. One night at dinner my father got a call.

"Hello, is this the head of the household?" the person on the other said asked.

"Depends on who is asking," My father replied.

"The king wants to know. For your whole house has been selected to join in on a computation that will granite eternal glory for the victories winner."

My father didn't know what to do. He has never left the farm. He didn't even remember that there was a king. He was in his own world. I don't know what to do to help him, but my body took over and grabbed the phone.

"I will be willing to take my father's place. For he has never left the farm. I will venture further than he ever can. He is old and weak." I stated. Thus, sealing my fate.

I packed my bags. There was nothing much to pack. Just a few outfits, books, and a blanket. I know the road ahead is going to be challenging. But I am willing to risk my life to save my fathers. Though the person did say the whole house, but my father could never make it. Not only is the path overgrown but it is also home to many animals that will come after you if you try. I know who to hid from those creatures. Then there is the competition that also has me worried.

What if there is a dual portion? A hunt for creature? There is no telling what events will be played nor how to play them.

As I walked out of my house for the last time, I felt a tug on my shirt. My father had a letter in his hands.

"Your mother wanted you to have this when the time comes. I was planning on giving it to you when you turned 20 but now seems more reasonable. Never forget where you come from. It might be your strength." My father told me.

I grabbed the letter and opened it:

Dear Damien,

My beloved son if you are reading this then I am not there with you. I know you have many questions and those will be answered when the time comes. But for now, remember I never was, am always to be. No one ever saw me, nor ever will. And yet I am the confidence of all, to live and breathe on this terrestrial ball. This riddle will be your guide. I love you, my son.

With the love of a thousand suns, your mother,

After reading that I set out to begin my journey to the castle. The riddle on my mind the entire way.

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