5 The Witch

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As John walked for a long time, following a path in the open plains with the sun setting, he decided to stop and camp. When he was about to take out something, he realized he didn't have any camping utensils or any camping materials. Just as he was about to give up on resting, he heard a dinging sound followed by a voice, "Hahaha! Silly me, I forgot to give you some camping materials and supplies!"

"For f##k sake! Can you not stalk me?!" Replied John angrily once he knew the voice belongs to Arlos.

"Haha! Sorry about that, but I'm a forgetful person. I'll give you some camping materials and supplies and also a backpack. Oh right, I forgot to give you some clothing. What clothing would you like?"

John thought about this and then came to a conclusion.

"I think I should wear a green camouflage uniform."

"Uh, are you sure? Why not wear a robe with gold or diamond linings or just common clothes. That way, you will blend in with the inhabitants in our world." Replied Arlos.

"I don't really care. A camouflage uniform is the only clothing I'm used to," replied John impatiently.

"Okay, okay, I'll give you what you want."

*Ding!*

"Alright, now with that I shall go now. Oh yeah, you should chant [Inspect] on yourself to see your stats. Now, carry on." And off Arlos go.

A dinging sound rang in John's head, however, it wasn't that annoying.

[Spatial Storage List]

He checked his Spatial Storage without bothering with Arlos anymore. John saw some camping materials, supplies, and equip like a medium sized tent, a pot to cook food, and so on. He also sees a green camouflage uniform following with a camouflage military backpack where he can use to disguise his Spatial Storage since he thinks it's uncommon for everyone to have one. He took out his camping equipment and supplies and set them up. Then he entered the medium sized tent to change into his green camouflage uniform.

After changing his clothing, he exited the tent and proceeded to set up the camping equipment. He gathered some grasses and twigs from god knows where and prepared to lit a fire. When he was about to make a fire, he realized there aren't any materials to use to light a fire. After pondering, he chanted without a thought.

"Uh, [Small Fireball]?"

He pointed at the firepit and a fireball the size of his pinkie flew out from his index finger and went straight into the firepit. After a few seconds, the firepit was completely lit. John raised an eyebrow thinking how convenient magic really is. I can literally enchant anything and it'll happen, John thought.

Excitedly, he chanted, "[Meteor]" and pointed in the horizon. He waited, and waited, and waited for several more minutes before realizing nothing actually happened. Disappointed, he took out the raw Blue Boar meat from the Spatial Storage.

John inspected the Blue Boar meat. Its size was about twice the size of his fist, and of course, it has a blueish flesh color. He then tossed the meat into the pot before putting a lid over it.

He let the fire do its thing and took out the Coraline Handbook. All of the 5 kingdoms of the Human Continent followed the same currency, using bronze coins, silver coins, gold coins, and platinum coins. 100 bronze coins can be converted to 1 silver coins, 100 silver coins can be converted to 1 gold coins, and 100 gold coins can be converted to 1 platinum coins. They can all be converted and transacted in banks owned and run by the Merchant Guild.

Gaining new knowledge of this new world, John took the meat out with a tong and placed it on a foldable table he just set. He took out forks and knives from the Spatial Storage and wolfed down the meal.

After finishing his meal, he took out the Void Flask and drank a mouthful of water before putting everything outside of the tent away and blow out the fire in case some lawless people try to find his location. He went inside the tent where he set up his sleeping bag, a foldable office table, and a foldable chair. He unequipped his sheath and placed it near his sleeping bag and then placed his M16 on the foldable office table. Soon he laid down on the sleeping bag and slept soundly.

Next morning, John woke up. When he left the tent holding his M16, he checked his surrounding and confirmed that not a living soul was nearby. He equipped his sheath back on his left waist and strapped on his M16. Then he put everything into his Spatial Storage, and once again, continue on his journey.

Few minutes after leaving his campsite, a white luxurious wooden carriage passed by him and then suddenly stopped. John looked at the stopped carriage with curiosity and vigilance but still continued walking. After a short breath, a young girl was thrown off the carriage. Surprised, John stopped and looked at the girl. The girl was only about the same age as John, in this world. She is wearing a black pointy triangular hat and a small black dress, that exposed most of her leg and had a cute attractive face. The girl looked like a white John read about before joining the military, however, witches were mostly old, hunched, and fragile looking. What he saw was a young lively witch.

"Little girl, I'll be kind and let you off, but if you even dare to intervene with us again we, the Boras family, WILL send everything we have to kill you. Hmph!" The voice was said by a mature lady with an arrogant tone like she owns the world.

The carriage set off right after, but when it did, John saw a glimpse of the lady sneakily looking at him. More precisely, eyeing his gun with full of greed. John just shrugged it off in a carefree manner as he can literally put her down in a few seconds.

The girl held onto her skirt with her head bowed down, her body shivering with anger, fear, and many other complicated emotions. The triangular pointy hat came down a bit and blocked her face from John's view, but by looking at her shivering body, he can tell she is upset. A drop of tears fell down into the ground, wetting it a little.

John having a soft yet cruel heart, could not help but asked if she is okay.

"Hey, are you alright?"

"I'm okay..." The girl replied weakly, but her tone was somewhat strong.

The girl lifted up her head, her triangular pointy hat bouncing up and down, and released her grip on her skirt. You can tell she was holding it in as her face is red with little bits of tears in her eyes.

"Well uh, see ya then."

After knowing that she is fine, John started walking again. The girl suddenly shouted as she eyed his M16 assault rifle, "Wait! Where are you heading and how did you have a gun?"

"I'm heading to Aviery City, and why would you want to know where I get my gun?" Asked John vigilantly.

"Uh, well, guns are very expensive nowadays and only the wealthy can have them..."

Knowing that the girl doesn't have any signs of motives, he said, "Well, you could say it's a gift from god."

"Um, okay. Sorry if hitting a sensitive topic." Knowing that he did not want to share the gun's origin, she did not bother to dwell on it much.

"It's fine."

"Oh right! Since you're going to Aviery City, mind if I tag along?"

John became silent as he ponders on whether to let the girl tag along. Soon, he accepted as she is an inhabitant of this world that has more knowledge about the world, society, and government structure.

Forgetting to introduce himself, John said, "Well, I'm John, pleased to meet you."

"I'm Sarah, please to meet you, too!" Sarah replied enthusiastically.

The duo then continued their path to Aviery City with John leading and the curious Sarah tailing behind.