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Chances to Another Life 22. Flying On the Back of Dragon
Flying on the back of a dragon was on my bucket list, and it had already been accomplished. I'd buried that dream when Adellia wouldn't tell me if dragons existed or not. And yet, here I was, floating in the vastness of space, clinging to the sides of Delilah's t-shirt as my trembling body kept me from swaying. "Woohoo, this is LIFE!" Delilah shouted as loud as she could with a big smile on her face. I wanted to match her attitude if I could, but my eyes were already stinging from the wind. No matter how well I had adapted to this world, I was still a human from another world. I looked down, and there were towering mountains. Houses couldn't even be seen as we flew through the sky. We even broke through the dark clouds and realized that there wasn't much time left to complete the mission. At first, I thought the dragon would just take us back to the forest—since that's how we entered the cave—but then it took a different route, blaming us for not telling it exactly where we were g
Chances to Another Life 23. Came back in the Barracks
Riding a Pegasus is a lot of fun. Unlike a dragon, whose body is so wide and strong, riding a Pegasus is no different from riding an ordinary horse, except that this creature can fly! The Pegasus flew gently because the trees were in the way. Along the way it whinnied as I showed it the scales of the dragon. I wondered if Delilah knew that pegasus love dragon scales, so she told me to take them. But whatever it was, it wasn't long before I saw the entrance to the forest that I recognized. It felt like I'd been here a long time, even though it hadn't been a full day. I wiped away the sweat, protecting my hollow chest and thighs. I looked at the leaves to see if there were any wide enough to use as clothing. But nothing. I didn't want to be questioned by others who saw my condition. "Joe! Where have you been?" The squealing voice made me look back. There were my five comrades riding their Pegasus with worried expressions on their faces. "Joe! We've been looking all over for you.
Chances to Another Life 24. Almost Got Caught!
I ate awkwardly because it was just me and Willem. The rest of my comrades hadn't returned from the infirmary yet, fortunately the military brass had granted a waiver this time for the cadets who were still undergoing treatment. It was now a few minutes past midnight, too late for dinner, but that was just as well, because that was the only time we could finish the mission. Three hours before the deadline! The meal of mashed potatoes and steak did nothing to whet my appetite, I glanced at Willem who was eating quietly. After eavesdropping on the conversation in the hallway, I thought Willem was going to bombard me with questions. Instead, he immediately invited me into the dining room. There were only a few people in the room, the higher-ups and officers weren't even there, just a few soldiers on patrol. I can breathe a little easier because Max and Rey aren't here either. My problem now is Willem. I have to prepare a logical reason if he asks, because I'm sure he also heard when
Chances to Another Life 25. This is What the Poor Smells Like
I roughly wipe the sweat from my temples. My eyes were still sleepy from only a few hours of sleep until the bell rang at seven o'clock to wake the cadets up for training. I had now completed a gentle flight around the barracks grounds with my sweet and cheerful Pegasus. We were instructed to become experts in Pegasus riding, without tips or supervision. Of course, many cadets fell and were almost trampled by other Pegasus because they weren't proficient. As for me, Peace was fortunately easy to work with. Riding a Pegasus was no different than riding a normal horse, in fact, it was easier and faster because these creatures could fly. As I looked up at the clouds swirling in the clear sky, Peace whinnied repeatedly and spread its wings as if ready to meet the sky. However, I quickly pulled back the reins as the military hadn't allowed us to fly far yet. I must have felt strange in this situation. When I looked around, all I could see were a few patrolling soldiers who didn't even
Chances to Another Life 26. This is the Military Commander
It must have been more than an hour that we were out in the hot sun. After lunch, which was not very good, the cadets were told to assemble in the field. After all this time, it was not clear what the military was going to announce. Some cadets were already complaining as they fanned themselves. If we hadn't been given supernatural remedies like mandrake extract, we would have died. It seems like only yesterday I saw a goat eat a wolf, now I don't know what other miraculous things I'm going to see. "Joe? Are you okay?" asked Willem from behind me. "I'm fine. Why?" I asked back. I had cried, but only for a while. Frans calmed me down and listened to my story. Willem looked in all directions. "Well, maybe you shouldn't travel alone from now on, considering the possibilities of what they can do," he emphasized the word 'they'. I followed his gaze to a disorderly group line. The people there were busy shouting and laughing at each other, they were Max's colleagues, a bunch of brats.
Chances to Another Life 27. I Am the Cupid's Love
I wasn't very happy that I had succeeded in beating the military commander, after all, I had done the shortsighted thing to make it work. But I certainly wasn't going to tell the others. My comrades were talking excitedly about how they were trying to attack Cedric. I shook out my dirty, blood-covered clothes to dry. It was getting late, and we were just finishing today's training. "Did you see how Commander Cedric dodged my sword?" Ben said as he demonstrated Cedric's moves, which were even stranger when done by him. Looks like I'll have to prepare to learn swordplay. In the conflict zone, I need to be proficient with all weapons. "I just found out that you're good with a sword. Teach me sometime, okay?" I asked. Ben raised his thumb with a big smile. "All right, Joe! You also have to teach me tactics so I can beat up a military commander!" he exclaimed enthusiastically. I laughed dryly in return. I didn't know what Cedric's weakness was, but for sure he would melt at anything t
Chances to Another Life 28. I Am Buried Alive
"Joe! Stop!"Just as I raised the sword blade to shield my head, Ben's sword clashed with mine, creating a loud clang.I spun around, looking for an opening to counterattack Ben. Then, I kicked his chest. Ben stumbled back, coughing."Are you okay?" I asked, approaching him."I'm fine. You're getting pretty good after just two days of training. But I won't lose, Joe!" Ben exclaimed, getting back on his feet.It had been two days since my encounter with Cedric, and since then, my days were filled with full-day training. In the mornings, I would ride my pegasus and learn to communicate with the creature. Now I could somewhat communicate with Peace; a neigh with lifted front legs meant it was happy, while a series of neighs with lifted front legs indicated anger.During the day, we practiced anything we felt we were not proficient in yet. Hence, Ben and I were practicing swordsmanship in the backyard of the cottage. Although it was called training, no officers supervised or taught us. Th
Chances to Another Life 29. Reading to Get Smart
The library in the military barracks turned out to be comprehensive, spacious, and neat. After sword practice earlier, I immediately headed to the library to absorb knowledge. The military personnel weren't as strict when I mentioned going to the library. Fortunately, they are literate individuals.I grabbed several thick history books and stacked them on the table.Frans, who accompanied me, raised an eyebrow in surprise. He had already picked up a book titled 'The Witches of Swinggelir: The Rytch'."Can you really finish all those books?" he asked, alternating his gaze between me and the stack of books."Maybe. I want to learn," I said, sitting in front of him.Then, I opened one book that caught my attention, containing lists of clans found throughout Swinggelir. Back when I was in the city library, I was too focused on its political intrigue, barely skimming through it, especially while watching a woman named Adellia.Now, I'm genuinely immersing myself in understanding how this w
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