Through the Eyes of Another

<Alon's POV>

"You… you're the old man from a while ago."

Well if it isn't fate… Only the weaver knows how this human child's string tangled with mine—either by accident or intentional. Only she knows.

"You act like my niece. It's rude to point your fingers, o' fated child." I heartily laughed.

She gulped. You can see the confusion and wariness in her eyes as she traced the weapon I sheathed.

A surprising turn of events. A human who was able to see these things. An unusual individual, she is and a catalyst for cataclysmic, she could be.

"You don't look surprised. What are those?" she asked. "Who are you?"

A typical question for someone to conclude when met with a confusing delusion that shatters their absolute reality. All it takes is for a crack, until the whole glass will crumble.

I pulled a handkerchief from my pocket and held it out to her. The child looked absolutely terrified. "Those are called nevulas."

Denying her of the obvious would be one treating her a fool. Like hiding a stash of fine ore from a beggar whilst shaking it. They reported that humans generally do not believe what they do not see but at the same time, they still do not believe one when presented with evidence. And yet they claim to be logical creatures when they believe what they only want to believe.

This is what makes them even more a handful to deal with compared to the belvamies. They are too stubborn.

"Young, aren't you an orphan?"

In spite of her injury, she kept her wary stance and remained vigilant. This child must have been calculating her odds to make for an escape as she kept glancing between the exit and this old one blocking her only getaway. But it seems she let go of even the thought of it.

Her shoulders slumped and threw her head back, resting her head on the wall as she let out a sigh. "Can't this day get any worse?" she groaned.

And here I thought she would make a run for it. "You're a weird young lass."

I wouldn't worry too much if she told her fellow humans about this matter. The matter isn't kept as secret, that much is true, however, humans can't see them. And humans are, as said, creatures who doubt the unseen. This is what we've learned for the past few months. It's best not to indulge them in this matter.

But… this child, she can see them. She's an exception.

"What does that even mean…?" Her eyes rolled back as her body slowly fell limp.

Ah, the young one's adrenaline finally wore off. Not to mention one's injuries... Fear and shock played a part too. It was palpable she was trembling while cradling her wounded arm. But this young one's strength of mind in the midst of unprecedented chaos, confusion, and utter dread against her death is something to be praise-worthy.

"It would be a shame to leave such talent here wasted, even if she's human." As much as we'd like to offer aid on handling this nevula outbreak in this new world, humans will not give their cooperation, much less believe it.

The oddness of the situation... or simply put, humans are creatures who cannot see nevulas.

"Ah, whatever it may be, this works well in our current situation."

"Oy, are you talking to yourself again?" a shadow jeered on top of the building, her feet dangling over the edge dangerously while she sat but her smug posture indicated she doesn't care. She looked down with her sapphire eyes glowing in the dark.

Ah, yes, here she comes. The person I was waiting for.

"Take this girl," I told her.

She jumped down and upon closer inspection, she paused. "A human? What? We're humannapping now, old man?"

The shock written on her face was an expected reaction. But I will explain no further, it should be reserved to the court once report comes in. There'll surely no doubt be some interesting reactions...and debates. I should prepare for those.

"Wait, old man! Old man! Milord! Hey, I'm calling you milord! Answer me! What do you mean by take? Are you serious?!"

"Lower your voice. It's in the middle of the night."

"B-but—!" she stammered. Quite an unusual reaction coming from her.

I sighed. "Just take her through the portal."

"We're taking another worldly creature—a human—to Ardonia! Do you hear yourself right now, you screw loose!" Despite my warning, she still yelled.

"We have different variety of creatures in Ardonia, all from other invaded world. If that is what you mean, then I don't see any difference. Is there a problem?"

"But! They can't see shit!" She threw her arms in the air. "They're practically blind on these dark creatures!" She waved her hand in front of her eyes, trying to underline her statement.

I pulled the cuffs of my gloves tainted with blue blood. I didn't utter a word and only smiled. There are some other that requires my attention. We need to hunt down a few more that escaped.

I heard her groan in frustration. "Ugggh, what is that old man thinking?!" I heard her complain as I walked away.

I do hope nothing goes wrong with that young child. Knowing my niece, that would be far from possible. Still, I'll hope that whatever my niece pulls, the human will pull through.