Regardless to say, I was amazed. Wherever I turn my head, I become captivated by the things I saw, what could I do though, it was a new world to me. It sparks my curiosity whenever, wherever I go.
I started following Lira, as she became my very own tour guide. It certainly reminds me of the first day I visited another country in my old life. Though this time it feels way more magnificent than before.
Remembering that time, I knew little to nothing about that country and it was a school trip. If it wasn't for government my family could've never afforded that. Heck, even in those conditions I was going to give up on going and cancel. I had to work at extra house on my part time jobs. Reminding those times sure put a bitter smile on my face.
Well, whatever. Here we are and I get to explore a lot of new things most people can't, I guess. I can at least be grateful for that.
Looking around I saw a sword smith and his shop. It made me curious, so I put my hand on Lira's shoulder to stop her.
Gilbert: "Lira look here, a swordsmith. I thought there would be no need for them as guns are becoming more popular each day."
Lira: "While that is certainly true young master. Most majority of people still can't afford a gun and they still need to protect themselves in worst situations."
Gilbert: " Is that so?"
You must earn money as much as you still can right?
Lira: "Yes, young master?"
Gilbert: "Can I get one?"
Lira: "Your father, prohibited buying one."
Gilbert: "But why?"
Lira: " I don't know young master. Maybe because you still don't know how to use them."
Gilbert: "This is not fun."
Lira: "Swords aren't fun young master."
Gilbert: "Okay, okay. Let's continue."
I wanted a sword so much. I never touched one in my old life and I am this close to a chance and yet.....DAAAAAMN YOU BENEDICT!!! I will make sure I get one, one day. I will make it reality. Just so you know, okay!
Lira: "Young master, why are you clenching your fist and gritting your teeth. Did something happen? Did I do something to make you mad?"
Gilbert: "No! Nothing. Just.... I am lost in the thoughts."
Lira: "If you are okay, then all good young master."
Gilbert: "It's just... Say Lira. Can't I get at least an bow or something like dagger?"
Lira: "As I said young master. Your father strictly warned us, don't you remember? And you can hurt yourself and I will never allow that to happen."
Gilbert: "So you are not buying me one?"
Lira: " No young master."
Damn you. Why are you even in charge of my money anyways. Isn't it my allowance. Well, anyways... There's no helping it. So I should give up for now. But there's nothing worth buying if I can't buy those things. We started wandering in the city again.
Gilbert: "By the way Lira. You are always calling me young master. Why are you doing that?"
Lira: "During work hours, I am obligated to call you young master."
Gilbert: "So when are you not working?"
Lira: "I am always working. Even when I am sleeping. As long as I am working for your family."
Aren't those work conditions are way too strict. How can she endure it? She basically has no social life. I hope she earns at least as much as she works. I couldn't accept those conditions under any circumstances. She earned my respect at that point.
I can't even imagine to work for such length.
Gilbert: " I understand now. But you can call me by my name if we are alone like this. I actually can't get used to that you calling me 'young master'."
Lira: " I am your maid young master. Even if I wanted to, I can't. This is what it means to be a maid."
She is not a slave in disguise I suppose. If she were I can even oppose my family under any injustice. Swords and arrows aside. What could be worth exploring in an another world. I don't know. Maybe the reason I don't know is the reasons I should explore.
Someone just bumped me while I was lost in thoughts.
An elven in cassocks: "Hey! Watch out kid! Can't you at least look where you going."
Yelled in a rage that could disturb the whole street.
Gilbert: " I am sorry sir. I would be more cautios."
I was shocked by the whole street looking at us. He certainly made it a bigger deal than it is. Suddenly, I felt the wind of Lisa rushing to him.
Lisa: "I am sorry sir. He just woke up from a coma. He may lack manners but he doesn't possess any ill will."
She bowed in front of him.
The elf: " Hmph. Spoiled brats and their mannerlessness. As I am a monk I would forgive this once. Tell me young girl, are you his maid?."
Lisa: " I am sir."
The monk elven turned to me with insulting eyes.
The monk elf: " You are a low-class aristocrat, aren't you little brat. Your parents should have taught you some manners before sending you to the real world. I pity you and your family...."
Lisa: " Sir I would ask you to stop your insults right there. I ask your forgiveness for the rudeness we caused, but I won't allow you insult my master any further."
The elf got even more furious.
The monk elf: "Kid who do you think you are talking to!"
After he finished his words, his hands were going to grab her collar.Which I wasn't going to allow under my presence, as I smacked his hand going to her collar
He got shocked for a second.
The monk elf: "BRAAAT! What do you think you ARE!!"
After came a fury even greater than before. He clenched his hand first and raised. I made my resolve to get hit and looked directly at his very eyes. As he was about to hit me another monk looking human came and stopping him with gripping his shoulder. I too became shocked because I also wasn't expecting this.
The Monk man: " Stop this disturbance right here. Elliot. You wouldn't want to give false image of monks to common folk, would you?"
Elliot: " Hmrph..."
He muttered.
The monk man: " Look around everyone is looking at you. Were you about to hit a little bunch of kids?"
The elven monk named Elliot took his arm back. Looked at us and his friend one more time.
Elliot: "Shit.."
Elliot turned his back to us and started walking away. His monk friend turned his gaze to us.
The monk man: "Are you guys alright?"
Gilbert and Lira: "Yes we are."
Lira: "Thank you for your kindness sir."
The monk man: "He is short tempered and can be intimidating sometimes. No wonder no one likes him in the whole neighborhood. I am sorry in place of him. I hope he did not do anything bad to you?"
Gilbert: "It's okay, we are not hurt."
The monk man: "Have a good day young ones.I pray for your well beings."
He also started walking away after making sure we are okay. Whatever, I'm grateful for his help I don't even want to imagine what could have happened if he haven't interrupted.
Gilbert: "Lira, are you okay? You are not hurt are you? He went away already so you can tell me the truth."