"Anna, can you tell me more" Alan wanted to know more about Anna's attributes. It was the most unique attribute he has come across.
Anna pondered for a while and said "ok"
Anna raised her hand "Hold my hand"
Swish
As soon as Alan grabbed her hand, he found himself in a dark place.
There was only darkness as far as he could see.
"…Anna"
"I am here" Anna grabbed Alan's hand as she flashed a big smile.
For some reason, Alan could see Anna even in that pitch-dark place. Where not a ray of light was present.
This was the moment she was waiting for. To spend time alone… with Alan.
Yes, alone. He was always surrounded by someone. She wasn't able to talk with him as she used to before.
Alan gripped Anna's hand tighter "where are we, Anna."
He was feeling a bit better after he found Anna, but he was still very curious to know where Anna had taken him.
"We are in my space."
"Huh? your space!"
"yes… kind of my own dimensional space." Anna didn't know how she could explain it to Alan.
Alan kept stroking his chin, he was thinking seriously about Anna's skill. He spoke after a while "Oh so you can store anything you want in here."
"well, I can store objects within my limited space. For humans, I can bring three to four people into my space. That's what I can do for now..." that's the limit for four mana circles.
"Oh" Alan got the basic idea of her power.
But... "How long can you stay in my shadow?" Alan wanted to know everything about her attribute. How could he let go of her after she has revealed something very important?
"I can stay for eight hours," Anna said after doing her calculations.
'She can be the perfect assassin' Alan thought to himself. He could use Anna's power to take down enemies without anyone noticing.
Now, Alan had his plans.
"This... This.." Alan wanted to hold himself but couldn't "Anna you are awesome"
Anna's face turned a little red at Alan's compliment.
"Ok let's go now..." Alan continued "the girls must be waiting."
'How about I take them on a tour around the town. They must be bored to death staying inside.'
...
Alan took the girls to the town in his duchy.
He was holding hands with Hannah and juna while walking through the biggest and most important city in his duchy.
While accompanied by Anna since she knew the city very well.
Razor city, was the biggest and most beautiful city he has ever seen. That's what Alan thought.
"Isn't it beautiful?"
"Yes..." Hannah replied with a smile on her face. She felt like she was in the werecat kingdom.
"Ah... This is where I met Anna." Alan pointed at the same place he remembered where he saw Anna for the first time.
Tears of joy escaped Annas' eyes as she remembered the scene when they met.
It always makes her happy whenever she thinks about it. She wouldn't have known what might have happened to her if Alan didn't take her in that day. She didn't know what else she could do to repay him. she still felt guilty for not feeling Alan some of her past...
"Th... Thank you Alan for...."
Shhh
Alan place his fingers on her lips before she could say anything further. He wiped her tears away.
"I know I know don't cry... " Alan flashed a loving smile as he caressed her fluffy cheeks.
Anna quickly wiped away the traces of her tears and flashed a happy smile.
'This is enough...' To know that Alan cares about her raised her happiness meter to the max.
Alan walked around looking at various shops. The city had the topmost quality of every product, but it was still nothing compared to the capital. That's what he heard from his parts and Anna every time he mentions he wanted to buy something. They would suggest going to the capital to get them.
It had everything that you find in a city, It had a church, the city hall, a restaurant and...
Alan noticed something different from the usual, he saw warriors going in and out of a place. It was a large building, he looked up "Adventures Guild?"
"It's where people who have trained exchange money for completing the missions." Anna continued "Mostly nobles post their missions and the rewards in the guild. Anyone can complete them and get their reward."
Hmm
Alan was curious about this place "let's check it out "
Alan walked into the place, it had two counters. One for choosing the missions and the other for getting your rewards after completion.
Like every other Adventure guild, we see in anime. So don't make me explain this stuff...
All the people there had their weapons strapped to their sides or their backs.
They were mostly commoners who took the missions. They needed to risk their lives to fill their stomachs.
Alan walked towards the mission board and looked at the missions.
[Find my cat, it is black and named Pinky] Reward -2 gold coins.
These there the easy and less risky missions posted on one board. Alan moved to the next one...
[Bring lionscub] reward -20 gold
Cough
"How may I help you, sir?" A beautiful middle-aged woman spoke in a neutral tone with a warm smile on her face.
Alan scanned her up and down. "I was just looking around this place."
"Huh? Are you here for the first time?"
"...yes" Alan answered with a weary smile.
"Oh, ok This is a guild. You can take missions after registering your details on the counter over there" The woman spoke in the same tone.
"I said leave me alone!!" An alarming voice was heard.
Alan turned quickly, he found a woman screaming at a bunch of men. Her face was covered revealing her hazel green eyes.
"Give Me My Money" She spoke in a cold tone gripping her sword, she was in a withdrawing position.
Hahhaha
The group of men just laughed at her with a haughty look glued to their faces.
"Do you think you can beat us with your mana circle"
A man who stood in the centre of the group spoke with a smirk on his face. He was huge, with muscles screaming out of his shirt.
'He must be their leader' Alan thought to himself.
The woman drew her sword out and stood in an attacking position. Her stance was good compared.
"Oh... Hehe, you got guts." The man walked toward the woman and placed her sword on his neck "...do it" he spoke with a sly smile on his face.
She narrowed her brows in frustration. Her sword trembled for a sec...
She took her sword back.
All the other adventurers just stood there without helping the women. Even the workers in the guild didn't bother to go to her rescue.
"You shouldn't treat women like that" Alan walked towards the group.
The women's eyes widened in surprise when she saw Alan.
"Huh, who are you? Get out of her cute boy." He continued "Go play with your mama. This isn't a place-"
Swish
"Say that again..."
Anna had her knife on his Adam's apple.
All the men stepped away in fear.
"S-she is from the duke's house..." A man among them screamed.
All the maids from the carter house had a special badge on them. It had the lightning symbol representing the Zeus clan.
All the people who were busy with their own business gathered around when they heard that someone from the carter house was present.
They were gossiping among themselves.
They were wondering why would a maid from the Zeus clan interfere in a trifling matter among commoners.
Yes, it was true. Problems like this happen very often during the adventures.
'The strong rule over the weak' was not something exclusive to the nobles. This happens everywhere... Everywhere where someone is stronger than the other.
They trample upon the weak and use them as a stepping stone, a ladder...
"Alan!" The twins entered the scene.
"Alan?"
"He is Alan Carter. The duke's son!!" A Woman among the crowd Screamed in surprise.
A silence fell.....
Authors thought: I am really sorry...
I am having exams, it is really tough to study after not touching my books for about two years.
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