The sun was shining high above in the sky.
Outside the village.
A carriage was moving away from the village. Many people were standing at the village entrance, bidding farewell to a person in a carriage.
"Chen'er…"
"Don't worry about him, he will be fine. If he doesn't face the world now, then he will be stuck in this village forever. We have to let him go."
"Hm… I hope he won't cause any trouble."
"Well…"
I looked at their fading figure from my sight. I was moving forward, an unknown feeling emerging in my mind, maybe I had gotten too used to living in such a shabby place.
Time to spread my name in this world.
Haha…
Awoo…
Little black, are you too excited about exploring this world?
Woof! Woof!
I turned my head inside the carriage.
Aunt Zhi, how much will it take us to reach Vermillion City?
"Young Master, Vermillion City is too far away from here; it almost takes a whole month for people to reach there."
What…!
Are we going to travel like this for a month?
"No, young master, we are right now going to Blue Rose city, where we will stay for the night before joining the merchant caravan to Vermillion city."
Oh… It means we're going to travel for a month.
"No, young master it will be bit faster for us, you can use this time to learn more about Vermillion Academy rules."
What rules? It has nothing to do with me.
"Young Master, you have to learn them, or you will be thrown out of the academy, wasting all the money old master had spent on you."
Whatever, let me enjoy this view for some time.
I peeked my head out of the carriage. I can no longer see the village anymore.
My surroundings were filled with trees and plants. Both sides of the path were filled with long trees covering the sunlight from above. Letting only a few rays fall from the gap between the tree leaves.
These small gaps where sunlight was coming from gave off an otherworldly beauty like seeing stars in the daytime. Dry leaves, flower petals, and the light, cold breeze.
All of this just to welcome this emperor.
Woof! Woof!
I looked down, and little black was also peeking out from the carriage, enjoying this divine welcome.
Aunt Zhi, look outside, see even this forest is welcoming my arrival.
She peeked her head out from the carriage, looking at the surroundings, and froze for a second
"Wow… beautiful."
I looked at her, and she genuinely seemed to like this welcome.
"Today's weather is really good. I should bring Lan'er too, she would definitely love it."
Aunt Zhi, open the curtain. It's such good weather, we should enjoy it fully.
"Hm"
She quickly opened the curtain.
I sat on the side looking outside, cold wind gently refreshing my mood.
System
Yes host.
I'm going on a new journey, don't you think you are forgetting something?
Oh, I didn't forget, I'm completely ready to help conquer this world.
Help me… You mf who need your help.
I'm asking where my new journey gift bag is.
Host, there is no free gift.
So…
You won't get anything.
What… Give me a gift bag or…
Sorry, Host, it's not possible.
Stop ruining my mood. Today, I'm in a good mood.
Host, you're being unreasonable again.
Hmph…
System…
Silence took over, only the sound carriage moving and the light breeze brushing against it creating an unusual soothing sound remained.
This calm feeling, like this whole world is just mine, the love these winds carry brushes against my skin like a….
My eyes, slowly drifting into sleep. Enjoying this comfy feeling.
…
Huh, I don't know how long I have slept for, but that scene was almost like a dream. As I was thinking about that beautiful scenario, a voice came.
"Young master, you woke at the right time. We are about to arrive at Blue Rose City."
Oh… I stood and looked from the carriage.
A huge wall painted in blue appeared in front of me, almost like a blue line extending toward the horizon.
"Young Master, this city wall is made up of special blue stones, which are only found in Blur rose city."
Oh…
As the carriage continued to move forward, those blue lines slowly took the form of walls.
I'm really excited to explore this city.
Carriage continues to move forward, an unknown excitement welling up in my heart. But a sense of loss suddenly hit.
Fuck it isn't right at all.
System, what is happening to me? I feel like I'm losing… losing something very important to me, but… I just… can't put my finger on it.
Host, I don't know what you're talking about.
Oh, but I know
What… what do you mean, host?
Haha…
Awoo…
"Young master, what happened? Why are you laughing all of a sudden?"
Nothing, I was thinking of something funny.
"Oh…"
I sat down silently, staring at the blue sky. Little black sat beside me, rubbing his head against me.
Host, what are you smiling like that?
Silence…
We reached the city gate, and a lot of people were entering and exiting as our carriage passed through the guards checking.
An almost different world appeared in front of my eyes.
Fuck, everything blue here, almost all the people in the city were wearing blue clothes, except those who weren't locals, making a clear distinction.
Aunt Zhi, I need to buy some blue clothes. Do you know any good shops here
"Young master, we don't have lots of money in our hands, and the clothes these locals wear are a special product of Blue Rose city. These clothes are made using Special blue dye, which is prepared from blue roses."
Fuck… that old man wants me to study abroad and didn't even give enough money to purchase clothes.
"Young Master…"
I know, don't give me a lecture now.
We walked through multiple streets and shops, only seeing and not buying anything.
Fuck… It's really frustrating to be poor.
The sun has already started to set, warm light of day replaced by cold wind of night.
Aunt Zhi, where is our inn?
"Young master, this way."
After walking for a bit, we came in front of a small, shabby-looking Inn.
"Young Master, this is our Inn."
You mean me, staying here.
Fuck it, I'm not staying here.
"Young Master, wait…"
No, I won't stay here. I tried to walk out of there, but someone caught me from behind.
"Young Master, it is already night. If you wander in the city, you may get lost. We're only going to stay here one night, just do with it."
Huh…
We entered the inn, and it was filled with people. Almost all the seats were full in the dining area. While Aunt Zhi was talking with the inn manager, I walked around a bit before spotting an empty table.
I sat there, slowly, after Aunt also came.
Fuck… why is there no waiter coming here? Are they trying to anger me?
"Young Master, please, show some patience. There are so many people here, just waiting for a bit, they will come."
I sat there looking at others having their meal; these mortals dare to eat while this emperor hasn't even gotten his meal, truly preposterous.
Finally, the waiter came, and I let Aunt Zhi order the food.
Fuck, if not being a benevolent emperor, I would already have smashed this restaurant into pieces.
I was looking here and there. Before something touched my foot, I looked down and only to see little black grabbing a tiny black ball in his mouth.
Fuck, you again picked up trash. You are now my royal pet, not any street dog.
I snatched the ball from his mouth. As I was about to throw it away. A familiar translucent screen appeared before my eyes.
A hidden troop detected.
Special quest: Thorn of Blue Rose
Yes/No
System, what the fuck is this?
Host, this is a special quest that triggers automatically. But if you complete it, you will definitely get a big reward.
Fuck, your reward, you mf still haven't given me my free gift bag. If you want my help in completing your so-called quest, give me a reward first.
Host, you…
Fuck off, I won't do this quest.
As I was about to reject the quest, another notification came on the screen.
Congratulation
[Biggner gift bag] x1
Are you happy now?
Hmph… silence let me open it first.
I tapped on the gift bag new information appeared in the bright golden letters.
One With Sword (Golden): Among the 3000 heavenly Dao, the path sword remains supreme. A person born as a natural sword, sharpness hiding beneath calmness.
Huh… What a trash name.
Comparing this emperor to a mere sword.
Host, now do the quest.
Ok
I tapped on yes, and another information panel appeared.
Quest: Thorn of Blue Rose
Status: In progress
Description: The Blue Rose City was established 300 years ago. At that time, no one had heard its name, no resource, no money. A forgotten place, but then a person emerged with a Blue Rose, giving this ruined city a new hope. From then on, the Blue City became prosperous.
But things aren't as people imagine; something is brewing beneath the calmness. Find its cause and solve it.
Fuck, what hell is this? Do you think this emperor will interfere in someone's family matters?
But, Host…
Fuck off
My meal is getting cold.