Chapter 7: What are these terms?
Komin seemed to be surprised that Aric would even ask that question and looked at him weirdly. His expression spoke volumes and made Aric realize that he was in a place where medical industry has evolved in a way never imagined before. There were different aliens out here but the medical industry could still heal him and make him fit to stand in almost no time.
Aric looked embarrassed but Komin didn’t seem to press on the problem of cancer anymore as he could that the topic cancer seemed to bring out some emotions out of this young kid. They talked as they walked towards the exit.
Aric wanted to ask what this place was and much more questions but he refrained from doing so not because he would be embarrassed but because doing so might reveal some secrets of himself. He didn’t want to associate with anyone until he got a general understanding of the situation around.
After they came out of the exit, Aric got to see the city for the first time. The last time he could only do so from afar as he was in the far suburbs of the city but he was sure that this time he was almost at the heart of the city.
Stepping out of the hospital, Aric was greeted by the breathtaking sight of city sprawling before him. The cityscape stretched as far as the eye could see, a mesmerizing blend of towering skyscrapers and glittering spires reaching towards the sky. Buildings of all shapes and sizes soared into the heavens, their sleek surfaces gleaming under the multiple hues of artificial light.
The streets below bustled with activity, thronged with beings of countless shapes and colors. Hovering vehicles zipped through the air above, their sleek forms leaving trails of shimmering light in their wake. Was that anti-gravity?
Aric was surprised to even notice parks and greenery dotted the landscape, their lush foliage filled with green and all the colors one could imagine. He was really amazed with what he was seeing and it also made him excited.
"Aric, I hope you don’t mind me calling you Aric." Diorin, the butler/bodyguard said.
"No... No.. I am younger than you and you even saved my life. You can call me by any name." Aric said. Diorin smiled at him.