I’m really curious about what Rowan has found from district 31. I kinda pressured him to spill the beans, but he still won’t show it to me. He looks cautious in a way that I feel he has found something that is so valuable and may bring us a problem if people around us know that we bring it in his bag. Many robbery cases happened every day and we don’t want to become one of the victims. This is probably a reason why he changed the topic.

"Have you heard about a rumor that spread recently? About the sighting of a female individual?" Asked Rowan.

"Ah... I've heard about it... but I think it's just another false rumor... like usual. There is no reason for anyone, especially females, to travel to Cordville. And Madeline district is too far away from here."

"You’re right! But, are you not curious to see a female first hand? Not from magazines or some printed papers, but seeing it with your own eyes?" Asked Him again.

"Of course.... females are said to be beautiful, fragile and graceful, different than us, male. There is an urban legend about a young talented man who worked as a machinery. With his great invention, his skill even is heard by people from the Gwendolyn district. One day this man is astonished by the beauty of a female and fell in love with her. He met her when he was trying to find the best material to create a power source."

"Bewitched is more correct! The female witch used her spell to steal the heart of such a talented man, the eyes of that poor man are blinded by desire. At least it's how the story is told from what I've remembered." Rowan argues.

".... Their horrendous adultery were talked till today, as the couple has done unforgivable sin by loving each other, who supposedly shouldn't be united. Just thinking how many sins that they've done, I can't even count it! I wonder how could they still live shamelessly after doing that sins." Continue Rowan.

"Umm, yea ... I think your version might be the correct one..."

"There is a version of the story that told this couple even bear unimaginable sins, as the female is pregnant. It means she gave birth to an Elyphian who can use magic. That Elyphian baby might bring chaos to Mortan." said

"Commandments No. 2: Thou shalt not have sex with the opposite sex. I think the couple ends up dying together crucified by their sins, like the old man several days ago." continue Rowan.

"Anyway, I don't care about what happened to the couple. They got what they are deserved for and there is no loss to lose a deflect. Why would they be against human nature?" Said him.

"Honestly speaking, I think that might be heresy from the central government, saying that Elyphian cast a spell that cursed us with our numbered birthmarks. It feels surreal to think that elyphian might put their seeds to Mortan's future generation, seeking revenge and revival of Elyphians. There is no proof about that claim, we only accept as it is from what we've been told." said me.

I am a bit frightened by what I've said. My opinion might seem a bit too radical, I don't want Rowan to think of me as a weirdo". Rowan seems a bit surprised with my statement... he looks up to me thoroughly and begins to talk.

"That statement, well... I should agree. We're indeed just accepted as it is from what we've been told. Maybe it isn't Elyphian who curse us with the birthmarks. The central government itself may instill the birthmarks to fellow mortals so that they can control us easily. And for other matters, there is no need for government to create some useless commandments. I mean how could they think that any male will get attracted to a female? Their annoying laugh and weak body are painful and unattractive. No man with a sane mind could ever be interested in that. The lore about that machinery guy is also doubtful." Said Rowan.

"Well, you might be right ...." although I don't agree with what Rowan has said, I don't want to debate it. I try to end the conversation short. Honestly, I think that a female figure looks quite charming. There is this something inside me that "move" and spark my curiosity. The difference is so prominent that it brings out its attraction.