We have been riding the carriage for a while. Laughter fills the carriage as we talk.
We are out of the capital now. It might take a few days before reaching the village. We have to travel all day and only rest at night.
We might be just sitting, but it is gonna be a very tiring journey.
This world might not be that bad. It is quite fun here. Even if I like it here, I have to leave as soon as I finish my job.
Currently, there is no information on where to find the legendary sword. As I have heard, it might be even in a different kingdom or our kingdom. There is no exact information on it.
If we get the sword, we are closer to defeating the Demon lord, but we have to find the person who can wield it.
It is gonna be very hard, we might not be able to return to our world. I can't give up now.
Furball was playing around with my friends. He became their favourite. He jumped on me as he got released from their grasp. He was playing with them.
It was a simple journey. But it was getting hard to sit as we had been travelling for a long time.
It was getting nighttime, so we decided to set camp in a safe place.
The saintess ordered us to do all the work. Some were cooking, some were starting a fire, and others were doing other chores.
There was many work to do. While the saintess just sits idly with her servants.
Honestly, after that, we were all so tired that we didn't have enough energy to eat.
All were not allowed to talk while working. The saitness didn't even lift a finger. She just sat and scolded whenever there were small mistakes.
When the dinner was over, the saintess tasted the food. Instantly, she gave a disgusted look.
She said, " What kind of food is this? Who is gonna eat this?"
I took a bite, it wasn't that bad. And mind you, I'm a picky eater. Tamphasana was also there. The princess isn't complaining. Why is she complaining?
She wiped her mouth with a handkerchief and didn't say anything.
Her servants looked concerned about her.
She ordered her servant to cook dinner for her. And the servants hurriedly got to work.
Her servants didn't even lend a hand with our chores. And she is complaining.
We quickly finished our dinner and prepared ourselves for sleep.
While the saintess' servants cook dinner and serve the saintess.
Some were talking behind her back about how annoying she is.
I went out to a quiet place where nobody goes. There was also a pond there.
It was sparkling in the moonlight. The moonlight reflects on the surface of the pond, giving it a heavenly look.
I sat near the pond and got lost in its beautiful view. This quiet night haunts me with the want of returning home.
I was lost in thought when I felt the presence of someone else. Then Ryker sat down next to me.
He said, " It is very beautiful here." he looked mesmerized.
" Yes, " I said.
" You look lost in thought," he said.
I said, " I wanna go home."
" I miss my home too, but we have to finish the work before going back," he said.
" Why were we even chosen in the first place?" I said.
He said, " It's fate."
I looked at him with a doubt on my face. He nodded, trying to tell me it's true.
I asked him, " Do you like it here?"
" At first, no, but I like it now," he said.
" Do you remember the day when I held a person by his neck?" he continued.
I said, " Yes, I'm still shocked you are so different from that time."
" That guy used to pick fights with me before. I didn't think that much at that time, and I always try to avoid it. Over time, it got worse. I couldn't take it anymore, that day I became a person I didn't know," he said.
" I'm not so an outgoing person and would get picked on often. It didn't mean I didn't know how to defend myself; I was just trying to avoid it. My parents became worried when my personality changed over time and became more reserved. Now I'm not scared to fight back," he continued.
I said, " Sorry, I thought you were a double-faced person who acts innocent outside but evil inside."
" I didn't know you thought so bad of me," he said.
" I'm really sorry," I said, " But on that day you said you would protect me, right, would you?"
" If you don't tell anyone of that day," he said.
" Deal," I said.
" But I clearly think you won't need my protection," he said.
" Who knows?" I said.
He continued, " I've been curious for a while if others were in your place, they would have been scared. Why did you suddenly blurt out about not killing you and protecting you?"
" To tell the truth, I was scared. I thought you might even kill me, so I had to make sure you don't try to kill me." I said.
" Weird thoughts. You are really weird," he said.
I said, annoyed, " Shut up your mouth before I make you."
" I didn't expect you two to be here," a voice said from behind.
We both looked behind, and it was the saintess.
She continued, " Why are you out so late at night?"
" Nothing," Ryker answered, his voice cold.
She said, " I came out to watch stars, I just didn't expect to see much better than that."
What is she talking about? I'm confused. We both got up.
Ryker said, " I think we will get going."
Before we could go, the saintess continued, " Why be in such a hurry? So, Ryker, have you thought about the proposal I gave you?" She was in such a happy mood.
Ryker looked at her and said, " I must refuse."
" Thought about it," she said.
" No thanks," Ryker said.
She sighs and her voice changes into a cold tone and says, " You are so stubborn, you also know that if you work under me, you might get a chance to live."
I look at her. So what was this proposal about?
She continued, " Stop your investigation immediately, I don't want you to disrupt my plan."
Ryker's expression looks defiant.
She continued, " Oh my, I forgot this useless girl is here also, should I finish you off right now?"
Her way of talking would give her a psycho villain role if she were in a movie.