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I don't really mind being accompanied and all but...how did my brothers find out about my and father's talk?!
"I thought you were all too busy to leave your rooms at this time of the day. It's quite amusing to see the three of you together," father comments with very visible frown.
"I just felt suffocated in my room and then I heard that you were planning to go out so...yeah," big brother Yona explains before sighing as if he's uninterested.
"Same," my two other brothers flatly say afterwards.
Wow! The three of them actually looks cute together. I can see their different tastes in the way they dress. Brother Jwo prefers comfortable sweaters. Brother Samsik seems to be into those revel like tee-shirts and hoodies. On the other hand, brother Yona...seems to take after father. Heh! He's...a bit formal and presentable just like boys in my previous life. It's cute!
Suddenly, a man walks toward us while laughing loudly.
"Whoa! What's this?! I never thought I'd see all the young masters in one place like this!"
My eyes widen when I got a good look on his face. I remember him! He's that brusque man from before! The one who made fun of me when I first opened my eyes here.
"Hunter, have you finished preparing the cars?" father asks instead.
Cars? Hmm... Based on my research it's like carriages but in a more "high-tech" version. I still haven't seen one up close but I already saw photos online.
"Of course but I didn't know that the young masters will come too so...I only prepared one—"
"It's fine. I already asked Leo to prepare another one," big brother Jwo says.
"Oh. Alright, young master!" the brusque man says before winking at me.
I don't understand the meaning behind that wink but it looks like he's really enjoying something. Pouting, I go near father instead.
We're already in front of the main door and I just noticed that there's a grand staircase beyond. Well, it's understandable since I have never been here. Usually, I only enter and exit the house through the smaller doors on the sides and at the back.
There's even a fountain up front. I feel like I'm still a royalty here. The only difference is that this is a much better family I guess.
Just then, two big carriages-like vehicles parks in front of us just down below the staircase.
"So those are what they call...cars..." I mumble to myself.
Just like what I've read, it doesn't really require a horse to make it move! It even looks bigger and classic! Also, it isn't made of wood so I'm guessing that it is way sturdier than carriages.
"Alright, Serra let's ride the jeep," brother Samsik says while offering his hand.
"Sit beside me," brother Jwo also says.
Uhm... What do I do? They even said it both at the same time so I'm perplexed!
As if on cue, I feel father's hand holding mine. He carefully guided me down the stairs before opening the door for me. Since I'm still not that knowledgeable with cars, I didn't say anything.
I sit at the back and brother Yona is already sitting beside me. His arms are crossed but he undone it to somewhat...tie me onto the chair.
"W—What is this, brother?" I ask, confused.
I already know that the sits inside a car does not face each other. You can also turn on what they call the "aircon" in order to cool yourself. Another is that you can play a music or listen to news using that stereo in front. I've learnt that much but I don't know about this...rope like thing that he put on me.
Outside, I see my other brothers arguing but father stopped them and they both went to the car behind ours.
I look back at brother Yona and he's frowning. "Why are you wriggling like a worm?"
Me? A worm?!
"Err... Why did you tie me to this chair? I'm not going anywhere, brother..." I ask before puffing my cheeks.
He then dared to laugh.
"Why, that's cute. My dear sister, that is a seatbelt and you need that to protect yourself when you're in a car. Imagine if this car hits something, that belt will prevent you from falling off the chair or getting thrown away," he explains before tapping my nose.
Oh that makes sense. This is actually quite useful! I often fall of the chair before when I ride a carriage and the road is bumpy.
"But...why is brother not using his seatbelt?" I curiously ask.
He sits properly and rests his elbow near the window. "Well, I don't need it."
"But you might fall off your chair."
"Silly. Unlike you, I'm not that weak," he says arrogantly.
Oh...so I'm weak?
I am close to removing the belt when father enters the car and sits on the chair in front of me. He checks on me one time before resting his back comfortably. Another man sits on the driver's seat. I recognize him as that scarred man from before.
"Boss, three other cars will be following behind us discreetly. Somehow, we didn't expect for all of you to go out so we weren't able to prepare ahead of time that's why it took us a bit longer," the man says.
"It's alright." Suddenly, he turns a bit to me. He can't see me but I know that he's gonna talk to me. "Serra, where do you want to go?"
Oh? He wants to know where I wish to go!
Alright. Where can we go? Ah!
"How about the park?" I say.
"The park? There are many parks around but...I don't think you'd enjoy it there. There's nothing much to see," father replies.
But parks are the best to take a stroll—oh right! This is a different world. Parks might not be that in demand here.
"Father, how about the mall? There are many people but we'll all be there to accompany her and she may want to buy some things," brother Yona suggests.
Father looks back at the front. It takes him a minute to agree.
"Alright. Onyl..."
"I understand, boss," the scarred man replies before putting something in his ear. He then starts to mumble words I couldn't hear.
I know that thing! It's what they call an earpiece. It's similar to an earphone but it's wireless. With that, you are able to talk to someone away from you. Brother Samsik gave me a few of those from different brands last time. It was a wonderful experience.
I glance at my brother to see him with his eyes shut.
I want to rest my eyes to but...I want to look outside and see the difference of this world. It'll probably be fun!
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