"What is this thing?"
I was lying in bed, holding the black ball brought by Little Black.
When I looked at it carefully, I felt a small pull like my eyes were attracted towards it. It was pulling me inside of it.
My vision started to blur, the room vanishing, darkness taking over everything. I appeared in an endless void, not even a speck of light visible.
Slowly, one after another small speck of light started to appear like a shining star in the night. More and more specks of light continued to appear.
My body wandering in a void. But voice tore through the void.
"Young master, what are you staring at?"
Huh!
The void seemed to vanish as I appeared again in that shabby room.
Aunt Zhi was standing beside my bed, looking at me.
Nothing…
"Young Master, you should sleep early; we have to go on a long journey tomorrow."
Saying this, she turned off the lamp.
I put aside the black ball. Closing my eyes.
'System'
Yes host
'What the hell was that?'
Sorry, Host, but I can't help you; you have to find it yourself.
'Fuck, what hell are you for?'
System…
Hump!
I covered my head with a blanket. While looking at a Little Black.
This fella was truly living a dream life of billions of beings in the cosmos, using this emperor's feet as a pillow.
…
"Young Master, wake up. We have to join the merchant caravan. We can't miss it."
Let me sleep. If they can't wait for me, then they don't deserve to travel with me.
Hey, stop pulling the blanket.
I grabbed one side of the blanket covering my head.
'Fuck, I can't even sleep peacefully.'
"Young Master, we are getting late."
She continued to pull the blanket.
Aah…
Thud… A scream came, and the pull vanished.
I stood looking at where the sound came. Aunt Zhi, lying on the floor, grabbing a half-torn blanket.
Woof! Woof!
Little Black's bark came sitting beside the bed.
I turned my head to Aunt Zhi, Are you okay.
"I'm okay, young master. We are getting late. We need to hurry."
Aunt Zhi, I'm sorry. But it's all because this shabby inn, even the blanket, is torn.
"Young master, you don't need to apologize. We have to move quickly."
Hmm.
We moved out of there quickly, again walking through multiple streets. I grabbed a few snacks for us.
These cream buns are really good. This bakery deserves a place in my empire.
Woof! Woof!
Aunt Zhi, how far are we?
"We are almost there."
Um… Tasty…
Finally, we came in front of a huge building. Many carriages were standing there.
We walked into the building; lots of people were there.
"Young Master, you wait here."
Hm
She walked ahead, disappearing in the crowd.
What a chaotic place.
I looked around a bit before settling on an empty chair.
What trash place is this? No one to greet this emperor.
System, don't you think you. I should have a flying boat; traveling like this doesn't suit me at all.
Absolutely, Host…
Give me one.
Um… Host, it's better to travel by road and enjoy; you should bless these mortal lands with your grace.
…Fuck off.
Suddenly, A loud shout came from the crowd.
I stared in the direction of the shout, only to see Little Black standing above a fat kid. While some guards were surrounding him.
"Aaah… save me."
"Young Master, don't move. Let us capture this dog first."
Fuck…
I quickly dashed toward them, catching the Little Black before these mortals touched him.
Little Black, didn't I tell you to stay away from trash? What the hell are you doing, ruining my name?
He stared at me with his innocent eyes.
Awoo…
Stop acting.
I walked out of there, carrying Little Black in my arms.
"Hey, you, where the hell are you going? Did you really think you could walk out just like that?"
Woo… Woof!
"Guards…"
Fuck… It's not my fault; these mortals are asking for trouble.
I turned around, grabbing that fatty kid's clothes.
You meatball ball what were you saying? Just now.
"Aaah… help!"
"You kid let go of young master, or you would be in great trouble."
Saying this, the guard tried to grab my hand. I saw Little Black jumping at the guard.
Fuck
I let go of that fatty and grabbed the Little Black just on time. His teeth sink into guards' metal armours, tearing through protective metal, almost reaching his flesh. Just barely, saving his arm.
How many times do I have to tell you not to bite any random trash?
Aw…
Huh…
I ignored him this time and looked at the guard who was standing there, grabbing his arm.
You should thank me that I was in a good mood to give you a helping hand, or you won't even have a hand anymore.
Haha…
I turned toward that fatty.
Weren't you saying something?
"No… no, I wasn't saying anything."
Then, I will take my leave.
I walked out of there. The whisper continued, likely impressed by my generosity.
Hey, you little fella from now remember to not indulge with these lowly mortals.
Awo…
I rubbed his gently, while again sitting on my chair, waiting for Aunt Zhi to come back.
"Young Master, I'm done with all arrangements. We will be leaving in a few hours with the caravan."
Oh…
I'm hungry now. Let's find a good place for lunch.
Woof! Woof!
We walked out of that building, walking for a bit before entering a random restaurant.
There weren't many people to begin with, finding the peace in this chaotic city for the first time.
We found a chair and sat there. A waitress came quickly. And looked at Aunt Zhi.
"Madam, what do you like to eat?"
'Fuck… now, even random insects dare to ignore me.'
I stared at her silently, not wanting to quarrel with her.
"Young Master, what would you like to order?"
You order it.
Aunt Zhi ordered a few dishes, and the girl left quickly after noting the order.
I just sat swinging my legs waiting for food to come, but the bell rang and a new group of people entered the restaurant.
Woof! Woof!
Pa…
I slapped Little Black's head.
How much are you gonna scream? Stay silent, ignore the flies.
Awo…
Good, you have to remember that these mortals are like dust in our grand path. It may irritate our nose, but that's it.
Awo…
He nodded, understanding the difference between us and these mortals.
I again leaned on my chair, waiting for food to come.
'Fuck, what hell I was thinking when making this trash my royal pet.'
"Oh, what a cute dog you have, little friend."
A voice came, and I turned my head toward it. There stood a girl with dark blue hair, her shiny blue eyes fixed on Little Black.
Huh, who are you? What the hell do you mean by friend, trash like you…
A hand pressed against my mouth.
"I apologize, in his place, miss."
"No need to apologize."
Saying this to Aunt Zhi, the blue-eyed girl turned me.
"You have quite a temper, kid. Hehe… My name is Zhao Feiyan."
Aunt Zhi took back her hand, freeing my mouth. She was still glaring at me.
I turned to the blue-eyed girl, not in the mood to show her place. Deciding to ignore her and focusing on food.
"I apologize…"
"There's no need."
The girl turned around, joining her group of insects again. While some insect rattle came, I ignored it and enjoyed my meal.
"Young Master, you show respect to others; you can't be like this. In Vermilion Academy, manners are really important."
Let me eat, you can always tell these things later.
I started my meal while giving Little Black his share.
After we were done with our meal, we quickly departed from there.
"Young Master, be quick, we have spent too much time here, we may get late if we don't hurry."
I continue to walk at my own pace. If an emperor were to run for some mortals, then what would be the use of being an emperor?
Aah… put me down.
"Young Master, we can't delay any longer."
She picked me up in her arms, moving towards that merchant caravan at a fast pace.
Fuck… It's so embarrassing, but it's still better than walking on foot.
haha…
"We are there."
All carriages seemed to be about to move without even waiting for this emperor.
We also joined the caravan. I looked at Aunt Zhi, and she was panting just from this little run. Mortals are really weak.
Do you want some water?
"Thanks, Young Master."
Hm
The carriages started to move, walking out of those giant blue walls. Leaving behind that chaotic city.
All blue replaced by greenery. While the Blue sky and white clouds follow along. Sun rays illuminating the path forward.
I stared at all these subtle changes, remembering some past things. But it doesn't matter now. Maybe…
I'm not me anymore.