“Ah yes. That smell seems to come from that street-food stall over there. Would you like to have some? You’ve shared your meal before; it’s only right to return the gesture, right?” Serein asked in a casual tone, deliberately halting her steps, turning towards Cevahir as if seeking his opinion rather than that of the unseen being on his shoulder.“Yes! I’d like to try those good smelling food!”Serein couldn't suppress a smile as she observed Cevahir's lips twitching in annoyance. In that moment, a realization dawned on her, prompting a crucial understanding.‘He couldn’t say no~’And judging from how there was no wind before this, Serein could only assume that the smell was brought by the breeze caused by Aiston. She can easily tell that this is the help that the ancient spirit was referring to.Well, in any case, she’s taking the two hatchlings, Sam and Pam, as ‘hostages’ while Cevahir must have known that he couldn’t act recklessly with his distinctive magic. After all, why else
After being dragged around by Serein throughout the marketplace, the three of them finally arrived at a clothes shop for nobles.Cevahir couldn't understand how Serein managed to convince these humans with that faux story of him being one of them but with a higher status. All that he knows is that he somehow ended up in a fitting room and measured by humans for an expensive outfit that he’s not even sure what to make of once he’s done with this silly act.“Don’t worry, young master. These people... Are somewhat decent with their work, or so I’ve heard. They’ll be able to restore your glory up to half at least.”Cevahir could only stare with a blank face.Serein was purposely belittling the shop in front of the manager himself and abusing the fact that not even merchants can speak freely or voice their protests about nobles.It sure sparks some sense of challenge into these people’s minds, though, instead of feeling wrong and humiliated.“No need to worry, sire. We can do more than tha
While waiting for their lunch to be served by the waiter, he finally voiced what had been spiraling in his mind throughout this expensive trip. Cevahir was especially disgruntled because what started as humoring Sam’s wishes and this weird human’s antics ended with him feeling indebted to this human when he shouldn’t be. He had seen enough sightseeing in the current human world. It was time to point out the elephant in the room.That being said, Serein simply responded with, “Why not?” She tilted her head slightly with an arched brow, as if genuinely questioning back. “I mean, I have all of this money that will likely sit still and unused by me alone for the longest time,” she shrugged casually before adding to her words before Cevahir could beat her to it. “You can think of it as a gift from me, or maybe you can think of it as bribery for you to be—less annoyed by my ‘human’ presence?”Serein couldn't help but feel amused as his handsome face scrunched up further. She then grinned h
The conversation halted, sensitive topics involving not only three draconic members but also possibly another race, shunned into extinction—the sirens—prompted Cevahir to wisely stop their discussion and suggest a more private location than a restaurant. Serein readily agreed, leading them to enjoy their lunch in peace. They also remembered to pack some food for the inn where Cherry, Gil, and Pam should be waiting. After all, now that they've been together for a while, Serein couldn't help but feel a sense of responsibility for the well-being of her companions. She hoped that by doing this, she was fostering a growing bond among the unconventional group, enough for them to feel guilty if anything were to happen to her… later on.Deciding to forgo any further distractions, the trio agreed to head straight to the inn. However, Serein couldn't help but notice how her ‘young master’ and the invisible angel on her shoulder were acting adorably as they curiously looked around. It seems lik
“Eh? What do you mean, ‘there is no way,’ little human?” Sam interjected confusedly as he looked around. “Sure, there are many people, but where are we heading? The staircase? Well, listen closely, little human; I will guide you throughout here."Bemused by Sam’s misunderstanding, Serein simply nodded, going with the flow rather than facing the need to explain what she actually meant by going against it.In any case, trying to explain how she's dreading and fearing the possibility of meeting a certain brat that will be the center of so much trouble, even more than herself, is simply impossible and will lead her to be stormed with questions from her two companions right now.Not to mention how Aiston is still able to read her thoughts; she can't even let her guard down in her own head. Additionally, searching for possible excuses or trying to bullshit her way out of the mess that will happen if she slipped is just too brain-damaging.That being said, Serein heads towards the staircase
After discussing for almost an hour on their own, by the end of the day, they agreed to leave first thing in the morning.“Let’s not give time for authorities to catch up on what’s happening,” Cherry suggested, casting a halfhearted glare at Serein, who returned her gaze with the demeanor of a comedian. Cherry sighed, realizing there was no point in arguing with her, especially when Serein shrugged off her displeasure.Well, at least they reached a conclusion on when they should leave. They agreed to depart the very next day, even before the sun shyly rose from the horizon. The decision provided them with a sense of urgency, amplifying the tension in their preparations as they readied themselves for their journey.Which brings them to this moment.—Done with their preparation and getting dressed appropriately, with Cevahir posing like a nobleman in the storyline that Serein has formed around the half-dragon in disguise while the rest of them dress like servants or knights to serve the
‘Thank god she didn’t ask about anything any further.’She was quite relieved that Cherry did not pry deeper into this conversation, mainly because she randomly answered the mage with what she knew would happen in the actual timeline of her draft.'Arlia will have a shortage of money, and thus, he can’t afford to get on this ship.'This is why Serein had not been so greedy in her negotiations with Cherry and Gil before. She was trying to avoid being in the same boat as the childish and reckless main character she had planned him to be. Things seemed to be in her favor since now she can afford tickets for the four of them with her own money.It's almost surreal how this turned out, actually.All these achievements she has experienced lately almost feel like a dream instead of reality. She feels close to a ticking bomb in a way due to all these fortunes that just keep piling on her.'Should I… Be wary?'Suddenly, she feels chills running down her spine. She tries to ignore this trail of
They tried. They really did.Serein and Cherry attempted to sweeten their path to allow Cevahir to board the ship without any background check. Serein even offered three times the normal payment just so he could somehow board alongside them.However, despite putting forth their best efforts and trying various strategies, none of their attempts yielded positive results.What they were checking, especially the fact that none of the native folks would flee the territory, seemed to be a concern. Even though they were discussing private ship businesses, it appeared that they too didn’t want to provoke the higher-ups in this place.All of their requests were turned down or flat-out dismissed. Serein and company even considered faking his ID with magic to fulfill their scheme. However, Cevahir reminded these humans that they would be in a trickier situation once they were exposed due to the magic detector used at the checking station.“They have a magic detector?”Serein expressed her baffle