11 Reunion (2)

Before dawn, I already awaken up from my sleep. Like I had an automatic alarm. It reminded me of my previous life, where every activity I had scheduled. Starting from waking up in the morning, practicing, studying, to going to sleep at night. Maybe my old habits also carried to this world.

I still don't know to what extent I have this body.Because there are some lingering feeling from this boy toward his family that I cannot ignore. Maybe this child's soul hasn't completely disappeared. If that's the case, what will happen to me when he wakes up later?

Am I going to disappear?

Yeah, it's okay. Since the beginning, this is not my body, I have no right to take what is not mine..

As much as possible I will be useful in this life.

At least when I leave, this child can live independently.

I have to prepare a plan for the worst case scenario.

Although unwillingly I still managed to move my body from this cold wooden floor, to breathe the morning air. To be honest, I felt nostalgic with this scent. This slightly moist earthy smell reminded me of my daily life at the facility. It was far from urban and located at the foot of the mountain.

Although visibility is still limited because the sun has not yet appeared.I can perfectly avoid unneccessary obstacle.

Hmm, the sun?

Maybe not the sun, but a star that resembles the sun.

This is not in the Solar System that I know.

At least in my previous life, the only planet that could be inhabited was the earth. The other planets did not support life.

I stretch to relax my muscles. By doing stretches, at least my muscles are not so tensed when doing excessive physical activity.

But I still forgot the corpse of bandits left outside overnight. The smell of the blood still felt strong enough, but this time it was accompanied by a foul odor.

Ugh, this just ruins the atmosphere.

Not long after, I saw the silhouette of 2 people from a distance. It seemed like they were coming here.

I don't need to worry, because one of the silhouettes I know. She is Olivia.

As they drew closer, I saw the figure a woman along with her. A woman, about 20 years old.She has a long silver hair reaching until her waist.A pair of red eyes,look so beautiful match with her beauty.Her slender body also like a model and her beautiful face made me think for a moment.

Did Olivia not hear what I was talking about yesterday?

Why did she bring a woman who seemed unable to fight here?

Could this woman be strong enough, but hide it with beauty so that she could trick her enemies?

I couldn't think this woman could protect Olivia. But I shouldn't underestimate her. Olivia must have a good reason to bring this woman.

In my world there used to be a woman like this. Utilizing the beauty of her face and body to deceive targets. In addition to deceiving enemies, women's beauty can be used to gather information. But in my world, they are equipped with equipment to protect themselves. Starting from a gun, a hidden knife in make-up tools, or other nonsensical items like stun gun that pack a punch.

But this woman carried nothing but a sword at her waist.The sword isn't decoration right?

Maybe she can use buff magic like me.A few minutes,they arrived in front of me.

"Hey Vin, how was your sleep?"

"The same as usual."

I can not say that I enjoyed it. Who will feel comfortable sleeping on a wooden floor.

"I'm sorry, I can't help you. But as promised, I brought some items that might be useful for you."

"Really? I really helped because. Can I know what the item are?"

"Of course, Caroline shows her."

So this woman is Caroline. She watched me from the start.

No. She glared at me.

"Your Higness has asked me to look for items that you might need, this is a good quality storage pouch. Inside there are supplies of clothes according to the size of the children, food, some special sword we ordered, but because of sudden demand, so the quality may not be so good. that, I also prepared a map of the Evandel kingdom. Even though the details are not so detailed, the map already give sign on important locations in the Evandel kingdom, starting from the Capital, the city of commerce, the river, and the border. "

"Woah, thank you very much. Sorry, I bothered you."

"If you want to thank, thank the Your Highness... otherwise I have cut off your head ...

Hmm, she whispered at the end of her sentence. From her view, it seems she doesn't like me huh.

Then, I have to finish my business as soon as possible.

"Hey, Caroline, you still have to help him get into town, don't you?"

"Well, Your Highness. I suggest she wear an eye patch to cover one eye. After all, there are plenty of adventurers who wear eye patches, don't they?"

"It's true, what do you think of Vin?

Wear an eye patch huh?

I imagine how the appearance of wearing it. Of course, his appearance in his previous life.

Wearing a blindfold impressed me like an intimidating, arrogant, and strong person.

Like a pirate.

Even though I have no intention of changing my personality when wearing an eye patch, it won't change reality, if wearing an eye patch will change my image.

I don't want to create characters like that. Instead, I want to make it look like I need to be pitied. This will make it easier in the future.

Because I was still a child, it was impossible for the guards to just let me in without an adult accompanying me. With the appearance of wearing an eye patch, I would have difficulty attracting the sympathy of others. But that's different story if I using a bandage.

I can make it look like I'm an injured child on a long journey.

I can sell my positive values, my fighting abilities, the knowledge of this child, and my arithmatic ability

Aritmatic ability in this world is very useful. Because there is no calculator and also knowledges is very difficult to be obtain by ordinary people. School in this world is only for people who have wealth.In this world only consist basic arithmatic,so for modern people like me.it feel like piece of cake.

I will pretend to be a talented child who is traveling to look for his parents, but because of some bad luck, my left eye is injured. I can ask for help from adults who will use my abilities later.

Attracting sympathy is only a guarantee, if talent is not enough to convince them later.

I can't assume that as long as I have talent, I can do anything.

Who knows,maybe instead I was suspected.

I do not deny that my ability is like a nobleman, who gets special treatment. I do not want to suddenly have someone digging into my identity.

If I can convince an adult by making use of his sympathies to me, that's better.

I can make people sympathize, I can ask him to accompany me when I enter the city.

Besides that, getting help because of their sympathy is not a bad thing right?

"I don't think I'm fit to use it. If I use it, I'll look like a veteran adventurer, even though I'm still a child. If I can, I want to use this disguise for as long as possible. Because I can't take it off if I'm in town."

"Then what do you think is suitable?"

Caroline asked me impatiently.

"Maybe like a cloth to cover a wound suits me. I can close my eyes with the reason that my eyes are injured. Besides, the reason the wound can be used for a long time."

I hid my intention to use this appearance to attract someone's sympathy.

"I see. I promised to help you, so leave everything to me."

"Thank you Olivia.Beside that,can child like me enter town freely?"

"As long you are accompanied by adult,I think guard will let you pass.But remember to make ID card when you reach 14 years old."

Oh,so i need to make ID card huh?

"You can ask someone to accompany you get into town.You are talented afterall.

She praises me.

"Thank you Olivia."

"You are very rude, you are in the presence of Your Highness Olivia Gracia. You do not deserve to say her name without respect !!"

Ah, apparently Caroline was angry because I was not being respectful. Though you can't blame me,in my world i never get touch with royalty family after all.

"I'm sorry, Your Highness Olivia for being so rude."

Ugh. Without realizing I had gotten used to talking to Olivia without a sign of respect.

While bowing my head, I paid my respects. Lowering myself like this was nothing compared to making enemies with members of the Royalty.

"It's okay Vin, you saved me. If there wasn't you, I don't know what will happen. Anyway I'm glad you can talk without calling me Your Highness or something. I feel if you speak without coercion, it will be easier to say what you are think about it? "

Olivia, you are too naive.

You don't need to defend me.

Your reputation will be bad if you keep hanging out with me.

Even Caroline couldn't help reproaching Olivia.

"But Your Highness..."

"Enough Caroline. Can you help Vin cover his eyes with a cloth?"

"Alright, Your Highness."

Caroline took Olivia's orders unwillingly. That woman approached me, and pulled the cloth out of nowhere. She held my cheek and looked me in the eye. I returned her gaze. It seemed like she wanted to test me.

She slowly covered my left eye. I could feel that he was forced to do this. But I don't care about that. If I had to lie and deceived anyone to survive, I would do it anyway.

After a few minutes passed, she had closed my eyes properly. Now my eyesight is limited to only one eye. I have to adapt immediately.

"Are you sure about this, Vin? If you use an eye patch, it will be easier for you to take it off, right?"

It is true that it will make it easier for me, but it's risky too. If it's easy to take it off, there is a possibility when I move excessively, the lid can come loose / shift.

"I'm safer using this. If it's easy to take off, I'm afraid that if there is carelessness, the eye patch can shifted too."

"Haaah, I can't force my opinion on you.So here,accept this, Vin."

"What is this?"

She handed over me a paper that had a strange symbol.

"This is a Magic Letter. It's for communicating. But it can only be used once. Use it when you need my help. You only need to give a little your mana, say my name and fill in the message. After that the paper will burn, and deliver the message to me."

Wow, she really cares about me huh?

I feel bad for deceiving her.

I hide this feeling in my heart. I swear I will repay her kindness someday and at the same time admit that I cheated her.

"Thank you very much, Your Highness. I will use it as well as I can. I even feel that you are returning your favor too much."

"If you feel like that, you can return it someday, so continue living then."

"Certainly."

We both smiled for a moment, forgetting for a moment our identity.

I wonder, what is our relationship like?

Can we be called friends?

In the future, I will make sure.

"Alright Olivia, I'll go now, don't get kidnapped again."

"I will not repeat the mistake a second time. You also take care of yourself. I look forward to the story of your adventure."

"See you later."

"See you later."

I went away from the bandit's house, waving goodbye. Olivia responded too. I went farther away until I didn't see the house again.

We are separated now. I will go to the real adventure.