Ugghhh...
This is apalling.
"Ruru, what seems to be the problem?"
The astrologer girl must've noticed me pinching the bridge of my nose constantly after reaching this village.
"It's fine"
I turn, pushing away the face that leans a bit too close.
The astrologer girl smiles a bit as I push her face away before resuming her pace. Her smile is as beautiful as ever.
"Those straw hut and mud build house don't feel so safe. No wonder they are threatened by the Zoog"
The astrologer start, she turn towards me, uplifting the corner of her lip, "I did a calculation, the celestial star told me that the thing that bothers you seem related to those villagers houses"
Ahh… so now astrology was used in reading mind. Classic (cue the sarcasm)
Well, those houses were indeed the thing that prick my mind.
Seriously, this is a fantasy world.
Magic exist.
Various wonderful resources exist.
For fuck sake!
Such a disappointment, it's even shameful calling this place part of the fantasy realm.
"But you see…. most of the villages and town are like this. You could say that all the prosperity and advancement are concentrated to city and capitals"
Gah…. As if the city were more developed.
Transportation quality = BAD
Technology Advancement = BAD
Infrastructure = HALF BAD
Facilities = BAD
The resources, the talent, what a waste! At least to me, them having all those is a waste as they didn't utilize it properly. Again, that is my personal view.
I came from a democratic society where the government mostly looks out for the well being and the development of the country. I guess I still haven't integrates well with this world setting after all.
Ughh… After all, I haven't gone out much or interact with this world native much. Not me blending well is a given.
'When in Rome, acts like Romans'
Sorry, but this redo in my life; I'm going to spend how I like it.
I wonder, should I try improving the quality of life?
I am neither a good nor a bad person. Improving the quality of people life is not because I am a good person, on the other hand, it was the complete opposite.
I am a vain person.
The fact that the world somehow needs me to improve their life and if I can do change their life will give me a satisfaction of not being needed but that I am somewhat of a superior being.
I have a superiority complex and a high ego and I am not shy about it.
Yes, I have an inferiority complex too.
But my inferiority complex does not stem from being compared to homo-sapiens creatures, it was of an entirely different existence. I might share that when I feel like it.
On a side note, I think I might just be able to generate a good amount of income if I do focus on this country infrastructure and its manufacturing. Hey, should I also start an industrial revolution? Haha…
It's so good having this kind of power, to start anything I want because I have the capital, land, resources… There isn't much that I lack. Wow, how great is this perk of reincarnation.
Although I am not stupid enough to think that this perk applies to wherever I may be. For example, if it is outside this country or better yet, this continent.
I guess there exist nothing that is actually too much.
Anywho…
For now, I would like to focus on this rat that ran rampage on this village.
"Greetings noble masters"
The head chief of this village did a perfect bow towards us, giving us a respectful greeting.
Third urchin nod back and give his short greetings before going straight to the point. The reason we came here for.
"Please lead to the cave, we would like to check and inspect the place right away"
"Why don't you noble ones rest for the night first since you've only reach now. It must be a tiring travel"
"The Zoog mostly seem to cause a ruckus at night so it would be better to check out the place before the sun falls"
"As you noble ones insist"
The Village head also could feel the urgency not to mention he is the one who will be most desperate to solve the problem, that's is why he didn't insist and lead the way having a solemn expression on his face. He looks haggard.
"Do you think we will be able to get rid of the rats today Kairos?"
Hugging Kairos up close to my neck area, I whisper in his ears. Of course the inanimate object won't answer me but I'm used to talking to Kairos like I talk to my own self.
"Getting rid of it today itself will be good, there's a lot in mind I want to accomplished especially now that I see this place"
Looking around the village, the things I could do magnify constantly in my mind.
Yeah, I have a lot of work to do.
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The mouth of the cave mine is quite big.
Third urchin let the village head to go back first since he was only an ordinary civilian and he might get hurt.
"What's the plan?"
Third urchin indicates towards me with his chin.
Well, I do have a somewhat plan on that. I conjure up while we are on our way to this place.
Taking out slips that have a sigil engrave on it, I gave one slip each to my travel companion.
"What are this?"
"Just stick it on wherever part of your body," I stop and gave third urchin a look up "You can stick it in your white noble ass as well"
"Stick it in your As-" He pause suddenly as his face slowly started to turn red, probably in anger "Meir RUSI VOLITIENT!" He bellowed.
Tsk…
Nobles and their restrained way of speaking, boring…
"I'm not deaf"
I turn away, completely ignoring the still beet red third urchin.
He huff and roughly smack the slip on his chest.
The sigil immediately gets activated as he sticks it on his chest area. Third urchin stood rooted, eyes went wide. I guess he felt the effect of the sigil slip.
The other two did the same, the black hair boy eyebrow jump but manage to compose his expression. Third urchin should learn from him.
"Woah…." The astrologer girl exclaim.
"Amazing, I can perceive and detect every presence around ten meter radius, the small insect, the bits and pieces of stone…"
Exactly, that's a detection sigil I personally studied. It can be utilized by people not only of sorcerer but of every profession and ordinary beings.
I'm so amazing.
Mostly, what sorcerer created was confined only among sorcerer but here I am, creating an all purpose regardless of gender, status etc etc could use.
I am amazing, I'll say that again.
"Did your estate sorcerer develop this?"
Of course, such an amazing effect, the most probable conclusion will be that it was made by a senior sorcerer with much knowledge and experience. But I am not going to give credit to anyone nor am I going to hide my amazingness.
I work for that.
I deserve my much respect recognition.
"You have your own sorcerer here, are you blind?"
I gave the ignorant one a nasty look.
And yes, it just doesn't seem right to talk all friendly and nice to third urchin. Well, I am childish.
"You MaDe it?"
He also has the cheek in giving me a disbelieving look.
This child needs to realize that geniuses come in all forms and sizes.
"The celestial star point out that it indeed was developed by Ruru…" The astrologer pause, third urchin opens his mouth to say something "All alone." But was not given a chances.
I bet he was going to say something like 'You must have seeks guidance' or something along that line.
Third urchin face morphed into a sour expression before turning his head away arrogantly. Maybe to maintain a bit of his pride; For I am more talented than him.
Children and their competitive nature, tsk tsk tsk.
Of course I will not admit that I am as well.
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