always seemed to have something to chase. But Altan wondered, what would his father gain if he
truly won the chase? His father’s chase was infinite. Chase for the satisfaction, but can satisfaction
be fulfilled in a greedy heart? In the end, the materials in the world were merely unimportant.
More. His father failed to see all beautiful, all wonderful. His definition of value was far from
himself. He valued riches and powers. He failed to love. He saw his children, wives and family as
tools to increase his monopoly. He saw nature as insignificant things that would pass and go, it
would only affect him if it hindered his business.
More. His father failed to trust. He lacked true friends and companions. He was lonely and
insecure. He believed all people had a motive. He felt if he would let no one near, he would not be
vulnerable. But as his father’s own self had been corroding, there was no one to support or to fix it.
Altan chose a different road from his father’s, but he didn’t regret it. Exhaling softly, a smile
blossomed in his face as he stared distantly at the horizon…
