Alex arrived at Vincent’s house and he could see that Vincent was examining one of his artifacts at the moment. Alex gave Vincent some food in case he did not have breakfast before.“Vin, I’m going back to the Kingdom soon.” Alex tried to open up a topic.There was quite a silence until Vincent decided to respond.“Oh, ok.” Vincent answered clear and short. It seemed like he was not that surprised.Alex wanted to show his concern if he left Vincent but it seemed like Vincent was not really care if he could go back to his usual days just like before Alex arrived here in the Karloch VIllage.“You know, Vin. You can actually earn lots of money by selling your artifacts. Your creations are very useful.” Alex praised Vincent.“Of course my creations are very amazing. But, I don’t really care about money actually. It is just, I like to create things and keep it as my companions. They are my children.” Vincent remarked.“It is
The scorching sun was reaching its peak, but the horse-drawn carriage ride on which Alex and his three friends had not yet arrived at the Nousant Kingdom.Throughout the trip, Alex could not sleep even though he had tried many times. Every time he was almost asleep, the pebbles in the road that made the carriage sway made him wake again."We've traveled from the village to the Nousant Kingdom many times. But it's still tiring." Salieri blurts out amidst the silence.Alex lowered the cloth that had been covering his face from the sun's reflection. He stares at Salieri with narrowed eyes—indeed, even though he's inside the train, the sun's rays still sting his skin."Are you tired?" he asked.Salieri nods his leaning head. Salieri's face shows both sleepiness and fatigue. Even under his eyes just had formed eye bags."I feel more sleepy," Alex said.Stella watched her two male friends without saying anything else. He placed both hands on his bent knees, hugging himself. But just like Al
Alex and Salieri's sharp gazes turned to Stella in unison. Give a direct reprimand to the woman."Hey, Stella. Don't say that," Alex scolded.Stella shrugged her shoulders indifferently. The corners of his lips curved downwards."I'm just asking for facts," Stella said before putting her face back into her folded hands.Alex's ragged breaths were heard. "Don't listen to Stella. I'm sure I'll take you to the palace," she answered firmly. "No one can doubt you, Vincent. It's only natural that you need to work on your talents again.""Because, no one immediately becomes an expert," said Salieri. "Oh, by the way, may I know how you came to have a talent for creating magic items?"Vincent was a bit surprised that Salieri asked that. Because honestly no one wants to know about his life."You... want to know?" Vincent looked uneasy.Without hesitation, Salieri nods. "Of course. I'll listen.""Actually ... this
After traveling for a long time and having passed through obstacles from bandits, finally Alex and his three friends arrived at Nousant Kingdom.The sky was quite dark when they arrived at Nousant Kingdom, even the village looked deserted.However, from the point where the horse-drawn carriage stopped, there were four royal guards approaching them. It was confirmed that it was due to an order from King Romeos. Alex and his three friends accepted their escort even though Stella didn't look like she really needed it."Alex, are you sure?" asked Vincent when he and Alex had gotten off the stagecoach."Hmm?" Alex turned and nodded. "Sure. We've arrived, why hesitate?"Stella overhears their conversation. His cynical laugh was heard to steal the attention of Vincent and Alex."Hey, you can leave if you don't want to, but do you remember how quiet the village is? You'll have to face the bandits without support from Alex." Stella delibe
After that, Alex caught up with Salieri and Stella who were already a few steps ahead of him. Next to Alex was Vincent who still couldn't control his clumsiness."Where are we going, Alex?" asked Vincent in the midst of his awkwardness.Alex, in his relaxed manner, replied, "I'd like to introduce you to my other friends first. They're in the pavilion, where we all rest.""You didn't take me to meet the magic researchers?" Vincent remembered that King Romeros had asked Alex to do this."After meeting my friends, I'll take you there," replied Alex. "You also have to get along with my friends. They're not scary, don't worry."Vincent felt that Alex was deliberately trying to make him blend in with others. After all, Vincent wasn't too used to crowds. And, maybe going along with Alex's plan would fix his awkwardness every time he met people a little."Is the pavilion far away?" he asked."Not really—for us. I don't know what
Vincent's worries grew even more when he arrived in front of the magic researchers' quarters.Alex knocked on the door of the room several times and waited a moment. Beside him, Vincent already looked nervous because he imagined what would happen next.Moreover, Vincent suspected that the magic researchers would expect the same things as King Romeros. That's what Vincent was worried about."They're asleep?" he asked. Secretly wishing that it was pushed back to tomorrow. Because he needed to muster up the guts.Alex shook his head. "I know it very well, even though it's late at night, they still do the work. Moreover, I already—"Before Alex could finish his sentence, the door opened. A tall man appeared with a flat expression and cold eyes."Hi, Alex," the man greeted in a low voice. Sounds not interested in greeting.Alex just chuckled at the man's figure. "Hello, Dalco. You look ... very excited."Dalco grinned and made the look exactly like a monster meeting prey.Vincent was a bit
Unfortunately Vincent couldn't say that directly. Alex had already brought himself before King Romeros, which meant it was Vincent's responsibility to do his job.There was no way Vincent would back down before doing anything. Later it will risk sacrificing Alex's good name."Okay, it's late and I've brought you to the other magic researchers. So, my job is done," said Alex who ended his words with a relieved smile.The other magic researchers were whispering with beaming faces. They are still curious about Vincent's figure."I hope you can mingle and accept him here. Please understand that he needs a learning process," said Alex, continuing what he said earlier.After saying those words, Alex gave a farewell signal to the other magic researchers.The magic researchers agreed with Alex's words. They waved briefly, returning Alex's formal wave."See you soon, Alex!" replied Jarker who waved the most enthusiastically among
"I-I can't...." Vincent confessed in a trembling voice.Jarker, who had been watching from a short distance, burst out laughing. Sounds cynical."Hey, everyone! Turns out he can't do such a small thing!" Jarker said loudly to the magic researchers.The other magic researchers laughed in unison. The faces showed cynicism. Everyone laughed at Vincent."Why are you showing off so much already?" One of the magic researchers blurted out."You lousy people! Huuu!""I thought he did have great abilities, but apparently not at all!""I told you, he's not necessarily great! Don't just because he was taken by Alex means he has more abilities!" Thorn answered the magic researchers' cheers."I feel embarrassed when I show off but I can't do anything about it!"Thorn burst out laughing. "Poor Alex! He seems to be fooled by your fake ability!"All the magic researchers' curses resounded in this room. One by