Continuing where we left off, my guardian Hravati has arrived and has come to pick me up. I can only imagine how jealous others would be if they heard about this. She's a goddess no less, and she's mine. At least, I think so.
She came closer and unlocked the cuffs, freeing me from the cursed rod that kept me bound to the table. I look at her like a dumbfounded idiot staring at the light. Her purple hair was so silky, her eyes so deep, her face so elegant-
" If you keep staring, even I'll lose my composure. When that happens, I might even leave you behind. Stand up already. "
" Ahh, wait, I'll introduce myself. I'm- "
Before I could finish, the woman placed her index finger before my lips. Unknowingly, I may or may not have blushed from this.
" No need. I know who you are. Let's go now. "
Cut off mid-sentence. I don't mind, really; it's my fault for acting so flustered. Ahhh, my impression bar is probably pretty low now. I stand up and follow her out of the room, eventually out of the station. Now we're right back in the streets, walking once again.
" Let's head over to my place first. I'll be asking you more questions there, and I'll cook you up some food, alright? "
I nod to show that I'm paying attention. I might seem calm right now, but I'm excited! She's aggressive, isn't she? Oh, I wonder what it is about me that they like so much.
She took out a strange device from her pocket and began tapping it; she put it back after a bit. What was that supposed to be? And what was that thing? This new age seems pretty advanced. I don't know anything at all.
The advanced carriage stopped right before us. Hravati opens the door and enters the vehicle. I'm assuming this is our ride, so I assume I'll get in too.
Judging from that device earlier and the carriage we're in now, it must have been some telepathic messaging sort of magic tool? In case you didn't know, magic did exist back then. Well, not really magic. Manipulating flames or freezing water wasn't possible. So maybe it's more of a mechanism?
But what indeed-
The carriage began to shine red as if it were about to explode. It also had started to make strange sounds. We're in trouble, aren't we?!?
" We have to get out! Hurry! "
I scream. But unlike me, Hravati and the driver were unusually composed. Why?! We're about to die!
To my surprise, the light and the sounds disappeared, and the doors opened. I hurried outside to check what had happened.
" Where the hell are we? " I said.
My jaws drop at the magnificent sight. It's a mansion, and it's so massive! Way more extensive than the one I had back at Arbatos! I feel a sudden tap on my back, and I see her pointing at the average-looking house way to the right as if she was telling me that's where her house is.
" Please don't tell me that's where you live. You're kidding. "
" Nope. Now move along, kiddo. "
She gave me a push—a push into reality. She destroyed it, my chance to feel at home, obliterated in a mere second. I look back to where the carriage was, and it's gone? I sigh due to disappointment and sadness.
It's odd, but I'm not even in the mood to question its location as I am now.
We reach the front of the house, and she brings out the device again. It shows its magic once more as the door opens.
People nowadays are pretty lazy if they can't go open doors the usual way.
We enter the building, and I'm relieved. This place doesn't look half bad at all. It has pretty lights and a simple layout. It shows what kind of person my guardian is. Let's see what else she has to offer before I confess.
As my eyes continue to roam the vicinity, I feel a soft touch on my arm, which becomes not soft because I am dragged along forcefully to wherever she's going. I'm starting to think this woman is a brute instead of the elegant beauty I initially thought of. But I won't give up; hopefully, I might still have my chance.
She places me down on a seat and sits right across. Well, doesn't this seem familiar?
" Do you know about dungeons and skills? " she asks.
" Skills? I understand dungeons since those are like prison cellars, right? But what do you mean by skills? As in powers or just life skills like cooking? "
" Skills as in powers, and dungeons as in monster-filled places that have appeared since the Grand Sleep Incident. "
" Grand... Sleep Incident? "
" The explosion that caused everyone to enter sleep in spectral form. People awoke from this sleep at different time periods. From weeks to even thousands of years. It's a long story, but for now, let's say it has something to do with why you're called a late waker. "
" Alright then, so what does that have to do with what you're trying to tell me? "
" You're a bit slow on the uptake, so I'll get to the point. I want you to join my party and clear these dungeons. Are you up for the task? "
I pause for a bit to think and stare straight at her. The first part was a lie; I already had my answer. I wanted to look at her more, that's all.
" Yes. "
" That easy? Well then, we're going to one tomorrow. Prepare yourself. "
" Yes, mam! It's just, where am I sleeping again? "
" You can sleep on the couch. "
" NO!!!!!!!!!!!!!! "
My first night with a woman ended in the worst way possible. I did warn you about it.