We reached the outskirts of village near sunset.
Usman ' I get it, I can understand their language but can I read too?'
Luminous ' The common language of the humanity in this world is English.'
That's a relief. When, we reached near gate. I read the name of the village.
White Willow.
The watching guards came close.
Guard " Weren't you suppose to arrive at noon?! What happened?!"
Ian" We were attacked by kobolds on our way."
Guard" Don't tell me everyone is dead!"
Ian" Yes, even we could be dead if it wasn't for this young warrior."
The guards looked at me.
Guard" A southern?! Who is he? And what was he doing there?!"
Ian" He's a mercenary. He was on a mission to retrieve a costly item from a theif."
Guard" Sound like something they do."
Ian " I asked him to help in escort."
Guard" At what price?!" He asked seriously.
Ian " You won't believe me?"
Guard " Try me."
Ian" He wants me to introduce him to a good inn."
Guard" Are you kidding me?!!"
Ian " No."
Guard " World sure is strange."
Ian nodded and then, the gate opened. The carriage went in first, then Ian came to me.
Ian " Before I take you to a tavern, you need a visa."
Usman" Lead the way."
I followed him and entered the village. There were concrete houses in the form of blocks. On our way, there were some small shops too. We stopped before a big house.
Ian " Come."
I went in, the house was simple. It's seemed like an office for guards. We walked through a hall and entered the last room in the end. As we entered, there was a lantern hanging on a nail? I didn't know it's name. There was a middle aged man in decent clothes sitting on a chair near a table. I checked him.
Pedro Killian
Age 36
Race: Human
Class: Warrior
Regent
Cr 1/2
I see. He looked first at me, then at Ian.
Pedro " Captain! Who's this? And why are you late? Report."
Ian" Sir. We were attacked by kobolds in the forest and had heavy casualties. Even we could die if he didn't kill most of them ' himself '. Then we asked his help for escorting the carriage. In exchange for help, he asked for introduction to a good tavern. That's why we come here to issue his visa."
Pedro was eyeing me. Pedro stood up from his chair.
Pedro " Ok, then come here. We will make your visa through Merlin's stone."
I nodded.
Usman ' Luminous?!'
Luminous ' It's an item capable of detailed status but don't worry. I shall handle it. Put your hands on it.'
Usman ' Okay...'
Pedro brought a saphire stone and put it on the table.
Pedro " Now, come."
I went to table and put my hands on it. It shone with blue light. Then information appeared on a hologram.
Status
Name: Usman
Age: 16.
Race: Human
Class: Magic warrior
Occupation: Mercenary
Cr: 1
Medals:...
Crime: ....
Pedro " Alright, you can remove your hands."
I turned towards him, who was writing down my details on a page.
Ian " You are 16 and Cr 1!"
Pedro " He's a southern for sure. That's why I am telling you lads to level up."
Then he stamped the page and walked towards me.
Pedro " Here's your paperwork and you have to pay toll of 3 coppers. How long are you going to stay?"
Usman" A week."
Pedro" That will be 7 copper and if you don't renew your paperwork after week. Legal action will be taken against you."
Usman" Sure."
I gave him 1 silver coin.
Pedro " Okay, Ian take him to Jade Quill."
Ian" Now, come with me."
I went out and it was already dark with little light from the sky and the houses' windows. Soon, we were standing before a 3 story tavern with a traditional roof and smoking chimney. We went in and I saw the typical scene of people dining and drinking with friends on tables. There were some young girls passing orders to customers. Ian took me to bar. There was a redhead middle aged man in simple Bown pants, white shirt and a black apron. He looked at us and said.
???" Captain? What a surprise! You are not here often. Who's the boy?"
Ian" I bring a customer to you, Falcon."
Falcon " Can you pay?"
Usman" How much for a day including meals and room?"
Falcon" We only served breakfast and dinner which will be 7 Sp (Silver pieces) and 2 cp. As for stay, it will be 7 Sp for a week."
I nodded and put my hand in the minibag. I took 13 sp and 3 gp from the inventory and put them on the table, four at a time. He took the money.
Falcon " Now look equal to your equipment. Are you a noble?"
Usman" Just a mercenary."
Falcon" Ah! Southerns, it's really easy for you guys to level up. Sit on any table. Meal will be there soon."
Ian" Alright, take care boy."
Usman" You too."