[Part 1]
I'm now five years old. Time passes quickly, I could walk on my feet though struggle ever so slightly. Well, placing it aside.
Once I learned language, I try my hands on the book. There's few book in housing inside here. And Julia, as was Maria gave me about few of them.
It isn't whole changing moment but it was gifted to me. At least like I seen it coming miles away. In term of reliability it was 50/50, some words and sentence structure was bearing my brain full on workloads.
But though, some was enough and easy-to-follow. That part wasn't made up, I was sure winning lottery if this magic system is simple.
And that's until one unfortunate day, I knowledge just how different things are. Magic was deadly.
Whilst Julia was carrying me around the house, Gälia went on his normal routine as usual. Doing stretches, some push-ups, plank and lining between any workouts archetype there were.
Around the manor, he would choose to do this on our front yard. Presumably, didn't want encircled towards the entrance and allowed for easy access to our house. Maybe even, if somehow Maria felt sick he'd just come rushing in.
Many positive possible reason, but there must the the mischievous one.
I'll try not to find it, not going to slack another person's curtain and being that he was my biological father, I was kinda hoping I wouldn't disrespect him.
He was doing good for himself there. Henceforth, Julia prepared drink for him, she asked me to hold onto it.
My grip ability was fairly working well, and to be honest doing me some able of flipping pages through books.
As then, we head out from the manor, seeing Gälia exercising his usual routine.
"Master?"
"What is it," He does seem irritated, "Julia?"
"Here..." she took the glass from my hand, and gave it to Gälia.
"Next time, don't let Luth hold the glass, he's still kid," he said, "I don't wanna see that again, okay?"
He took a sip.
"I understand Master Gälia."
Jeez, calm down, no need to be harsh to her Gälia. I don't know your reasoning but at least treat her better than this. For odd reason, he still hold grunge against other people.
Is he...I don't know, somewhat really religious involved so much, one can't stand another woman entered their household? I hope he isn't though. There's no clarification on it, so hopefully he wasn't.
[Part 2]
Reading wasn't that hard, like cutting melon into small pieces. You should at least able to pierce through. With enough training undergone, you should've basic formatting of the language.
For better part, you will note what vocabulary to used in everyday life if you happen to live as same bed as somebody's native language. Particularly, ensemble of diversity swam inside your house. You could've many speaker talking different than others.
There's certainly method to learn language fast. But that takes more than will power to do. Thankfully, my five plus year in this world made aware ways they had spoken and introduce things.
This isn't Japan nor some other foreign country. In a glance itself shows.
But, I could never find any evidence pointing towards magic system existing. Upon researching more, I found myself in middle of road.
Crossing to get to the final answer. Lies behind book cover, only needs one flip of pages to reveal all answer.
Finally though, crossing path with Julia made she understood my wanted. And she helped me, I could never repay for her kindness.
It's the best thing to ever happen. Like one of those eroge plot where the maid fall in love with her master.
Of course, I do not expecting Julia would wrapped her hand around me and cuddle me like an adult since I'm just few years old by now. But I do think she'd work well as a mother.
By all means. She was hard working, doing the dishes on sink with me by standing behind her near the kitchen table. I sat down reading children book of this world.
Actually, I have read few already, notable one were;
[POCCO ROSARIO]
-Man travelling routing numbers of Kingdom, village and town across this world. I learned lots from here, investigate much of my time spent over lingering portion of questions. The main character named "Pig", well, I don't know why do they decided on that. But he flea across various sea and border with what seems akin some type of plane.
[Rolled Stones, Pick Up Again]
-In general sense this one is about, a man picking up one rolling stone and placing it near a cliff where it hang before inevitably rolling down. The man proceed to do his task as similar as earlier. Then, the stone roll again. One thing though, each time he has completely different thought musing as he work. It kept it engaging at least. The author never name this character, and he only self titled himself, "Kamus Alberto". I learned nothing, though it gave inside on theory of life.
[Daily PlayMen Magazine, issues 20]
-But I'm sure there's more than 20, this one I steal it once I could wonder around the house. Well, I kept this as my significant discovery, it also bob near subject I never though I'd stumble across.
The magazine introduce me to roster of bunch of hot ladies, ranging from human then, Elf. I was surprised but I'm sure it'd make total sense since I'm in another world and so I proceed. One of the headline after flipping few pages were;
"Doom Orc Muscular Mommy Milked 23 Man Milk, Hot and spicy," What was those like their tagline? I guessed.
There's few races I saw as I was flipping through each layer, we have ourselves, a Slyphie, in their title she after was, Angle Mommy And One Lucky Boy. Surprisingly, "Boy" It wasn't a shota, like I'd had expected but a term to call an old man. It wasn't enough, I need to brush my brain from memories of this picture. Slyphie from this picture alone shown they exhibit wings behind like bird does. I understand why people honored them as angle.
Apparently so, there's also demon. They almost look like Orc too, with fangs sticking out from their lower jaw. Reddish skin standout like paint, and presumably twice size as Orc does.
and last but not least;
[Élan Vital Fundamental]
-Contains paragraph after paragraph of worksheet and in depths of this so called "Alternative Mana" which exist in form of micro substance float, which was so miniscule, it's basically an atom at this point. This allowed "Élan Vital" to spread accordingly - rich in history, on context how are we immune to "Élan Vital" you might ask?
Going back to my magazine, there's one creature credited as "peace lover" and sufficient breed among other. They were called, "Valkyrie" not like my previous world interpretation of them, Valkyrie consist of both male to female ratio just fine, and their ladies were fine as well, those swell breast size was absolutely. They're species in relatives of Sylphie but with slicker wings. Assuming it'd help them travel faster in air.
Wings aside, it happened that some odd couple ended up marrying and birth a child people called "Ikagai Child". Then, so called revolution also revealed their child to world's eyes. It was a stepping stone and placing the child as dependent next generation lead.
Wait, I got lost in the context itself, because Valkyrie was immune to this "Mana" which was poisonous? Huh— Oh, yeah right. And this Mana was named Élan Vital?
So you could die because of this Élan Vital and Ikagai Child was cure for humanity. That easy to digest. But I'm sure historical point is vast more than what has been lay out for me.
It end there, doesn't explain my question, that is what actually happened prior this event took place. Well, I guess we never find out. The was about Fundamental of Élan Vital not history.
Élan Vital simply mean—Everything is alive—or in other word, atom is sentient. You interact with Élan the same way as peering radical substance, if it'd make any sense we're basically in their food chain too. Who the fuck wrote this book?
The next line was completely different.
It exists inside your body...? Huh, you treat yourself like radical substance? Oh maybe like bacteria or microorganisms and such. Let's leave that speculation.
I skipped few pages until I found one that's much better. It's about how élan vital was used for beginners whom learning this stuff.
1. Setup potion of your choosing, potion were mixed of whatever chemical formula had been noted.
2. Drink the potion or if it was sphere shape you should throw it towards the subject.
3. Estimated by potion deflated, each has ordered of time they're invented with, make sure to noted them.
4. You're now using Élan Vital as you power extension, according via only what the potion cast were.
5. Don't save the potion empty flask, noted destroying the empty flask because it was made to compost overtime.
{Each Potion Class Iteration}
Poisonous - comprises averse effect towards the target.
Element - each facet of climates and world essential used in your defense.
Summon - certain summoning "beast" to help them in fight.
Tame - Using tame, any beast you encounter and used upon basic for "Summon".
Heal - Healing minor damage towards injured tissue and major bruise.
Most of them are easy-to-follow, but what do they meant by beast? In like animal? Or real quick hungry predator. It doesn't explain beast as in what species they are but instead term of reliability.
There's at least few recommend beast for beginners listed here, being;
1. Gulika
2. Borbos
3. Awlaq
Those are in undemanding beast. What are they though? Some type of beast with water resistance? Hm, maybe they're just four leg animal too.
I'll settle this later. For now, the basic was just to brew a potion, and for the task I could ask Julia of her compelled to me to teach potion brewing.
[Part 3]
"Maria, where do you put my sheath?"
"Outside, I hang it dry."
"Well I didn't ask for cleaning but thanks...you're the best."
"Ahahaha, honey..."
"Could you also clean my pants afterwards?" He smirk.
"Why don't you pull it down first~," Maria blushed, "let me help—"
"Ma..."
They're getting lovely-dovey Infront of me as I stood next to their bedroom's door. Ugh, my eyes didn't need to see you guys making out, I already had enough. Weirdly, even though they're completed stranger to me the first time I meet them, every time they'd "Fade to Black" my friend doesn't lift up. He was motionless.
I suppose. Since they're my now legitimate parent, I wouldn't want those weird situations with them. Being a hikikomori make me realize most people really like step-sister and step-mother because they're not by blood.
And well raw instinct. They just kisses a whole lot.
"Mama, where's Julia?"
"Oh, ah! Luth I didn't realize you're there," She said, "Honey Luth is here." she mumbled.
"Huh? oh," Gälia turn his head, "What is it Lutheran?"
"I'm asking where's Julia? I want to go to the library."
"Well, she's down there near the garden." Maria answer.
"Right, thanks ma."
"Ah, also tell Julia to get off the dry cloth I've hang it earlier."
"Alrighty, ma, love you." I said before I went downstairs.
Vividly I heard Maria shouted, "Love you too."
To be honest, they're really in depth about their sex life. For fact, most of my time with Maria always ended when Gälia felt "Bugle" down his pant. Same thing with Maria.
That isn't to say, we never spent time as real family but I always feels certain distance from them; as if I'm playing a game. I'll admit, I do sold my times for Julia but that isn't used carelessly.
Julia had been stand point in my life without I realizing it. Either way, she was cleansing brushed stroke on my shirt when I arrive. She's hardworking person. Wetting her arm and the ground.
"Julia."
"Hm? what is it Young master?"
"I wonder after this can we go to the library?"
"Oh, of course Young master right after I finish this."
"Also mom said to get the dry clothes off."
"Alright." She said as she continues.
"Julia?"
"Yes, young master?"
"Can I help you do this stuff?"
She turned. "Why so Master Lutheran?"
"You know, um, ma said I should help people." Though Maria never said that, it seemed I can't really get away from being like this.
I promise myself, I could be better.
"Well, does she meant everyone?"
"I don't really know, but I think so!"
Julia softly sigh and smile. "You don't have to help me, that's my task Young Master."
She insisted, I'm not gonna play around Julia. I sat next to her.
"I want to...please."
"Young Master, I can't. That's not my permission to allow you to help me."
"Why I can't?"
"You see, first I'm a maid, you know what a maid is right, Young Master?"
"O-Of course."
"Then, second my job as a maid was to?" She pointed at me.
"Help me?"
"Yes, that is what a maid does, and we live by that, when you have a job you'll do the best at it to get the best out of it."
"I see..."
Apparently, I can't argue with Julia as much as I thought I could. She was quite good at it, or maybe the fact that I'm an Hikikomori before life my communication skill had decrease.
Without knowledge of potion brewing, I'm gonna stuck at this level like in Rpg. Stopped grinding just because somebody's blocking.
Sorry Julia, I can't let you. Wondering how I'd got Julia's attention, my head turned looking at the dry clothes. My thoughts were running.
"Julia, want me to handle the dry cloths?"
"Young Master, didn't I just said it few second ago."
"I'll keep bothering you until you allow me giving you a hand."
"What exactly do you want, Young Master?"
"To help of course. Simple, and I wanted to go to the library faster."
Soundly, Julia chuckle. She had soften her gaze, and letting out single sigh; it wasn't the disappointed one from its tone.
I'm sure she was light-hearted by my acting.
"Alright-alright, how about after I done this one, you could help me pick up those clothes?"
I jumped like a child would've been when they get their toys. Enthusiastically, waited for Julia to finish her brushup.
Accidentally slipped and hit the ground, and hurt my knee in the process, plus my side were pretty much in pain. Julia notice and quickly rush to get me.
"Ah no, it's okay Julia."
"Young master, you're not right here. Look at your clothes." It was stained with mud and lump of dirt.
"It's fine, I'm not that hurt!"
"You're still young and your bone isn't like an adult yet, Please understand, Master Lutheran." She then check my bruise. Making sure it's nothing serious I guess.
"Owh!" I shouted.
"Calm down, Master Lutheran."
"Julia? What's wrong?" Maria seemingly out of nowhere arrived.
Ah? where did she came from? Maybe they had their business done. Couldn't say the same for me. Her cloth was bit erratic looking.
"Mistress Maria, Lutheran fell to the ground that's all."
"Really? Luth, it is painful?"
"Not that much, hehe."
"I got some medicine in the kitchen, come here Luth."
"But it's nothing—"
"Young master, hear your mother right?"
"You'll get infection there. Do what I say, here let's go."
Eventually, I had to follow Maria's order. Didn't want my talk to be disrespectful towards her I try my best to obey.
We went behind the kitchen and she was scrambling over cabinets over many of them. I can't say for sure I understood the appeal of having bigger set of home.
Can't stand those type of people but incidentally, I'm them now aren't I? Well, it doesn't mean I needed to be "them" actually, I could have my on account for things.
And have thing just mildly interesting as well as keeping my life smooth. Without having people hang around you and depends on them...Now that I thought about it, maybe this is why Gälia wasn't peering over Julia's arrival.
Maybe he wants to keep thing going smoothly rather than tenacious. I understand where he comes from but to hate Julia and treats her like puppet was unnecessary in addition.
I glace back at Maria.
Suddenly, Maria pulled out flask of what appears to be, a potion? Wait, a potion!? She kneel towards my knee, and pour the liquid inside the flask out.
"This won't hurt, just stand still, okay?" She warn.
At the end it does hurt. I guessed it's my first experience face to face weren't for my body just getting used to this. It heals my knee fairly quicker than I muses about.
Well, kitchen cabinets...interesting...
[Part 4]
"Potion brewing? why may I ask Young Master Lutheran?"
I was hanging around Julia again but carefully navigate my surroundings. The dry clothes weren't made for one hand, I've already promised to help her.
"Nothing it just interesting."
"Well, I do note that you're really into magical concept when I first meet you. I'm not arguing Young Master, but aren't you too young?"
"As you said."
"Then, why do bother doing something out of your reach, as if it'll come and get you. Sorry Young Master for my manner."
"No, need, no need," She was just concerned I assume, "I was fascinated by that thingy."
Stay in character Luth.
"That's good enough, at least you've passion for something. But well it was out reach by age so, I was wondering if you would want a teacher."
"Hm?"
"Studying itself wasn't easy, for me, Master Lutheran, I was raised surrounded by people who helped others and such learn to become them in the process."
"Well, I have mom and dad..."
Especially Maria, vividly remembered the day she brought to me a book called Élan Vital, that was my standpoint onward.
Well, even if I didn't knew what Maria was going for, at the time I was pretty new to this hyperreality which was this world.
Picking part on what I'm going to do, I was cooking into magical properties. My thoughts ran exactly pulling me on that special goal.
"Uh, mistress Maria was quite a person, I'm not saying Master Lutheran mother is ineffective towards your learning but, she wasn't focus on details."
"Where do you point that out?"
"One time we hung out in the library she was mostly reading romance novel, as you know I was also the fan of one. But rather infatuated she was with the reading she had forgotten about cooking for dinner."
"Ah, that's why the cooking felt different."
"Really?" She dumbfounded as looking at me, "how would you know Master Lutheran? you'ren no less knew how to walk that time."
Ah. This is bad. Quickly think! maybe change the subject? No she's efficient she'll noticed that, praise me? uh saying something Cheezy?
Fuck it, I'll cock this out.
"Remember I was clearly into learning from young age. Maybe I'm impressionable?"
She shrugged and gave me smile, "Well, then Young Master, I think you are."
This one, another chance.
"What was the earlier about?"
"Oh, I was just asking if you wanted a teach on potion brewing."
"From you?"
"Exactly, do you want to Master Lutheran? I think you could succeed well through and through."
And from that point I was occupied with few hours of lesson on potion brewing, Julia was kind enough and let me pick which class I wanted to start.
Since there's only one thing I've ever see the potion had done. I picked up healing class. And sure she was pleasantly surprised, maybe her expectations were opposite? but still she happily complied onto the teaching.
We always went for library time for our teachings. That does rose suspicion from Gälia only, Maria seemingly sorta know but doesn't make matter out of it.
And me? I was doing fine. Too fine, and so practical lesson started tomorrow. And I'm fire up.
[Part 5]
Doesn't paid less attitude, Gälia asked Lutheran for one moment of talking between father and son. After they had finished their dinner, Gälia and Lutheran walk outside.
"Luth, how's the day going?"
"Fine father, it's quick pleasant."
"Well could you know that, I have something to tell you. I was hoping it wouldn't ruin your day."
Lutheran seemed shocked.
"W-What is it?"
"What date of today?"
"Uh...that uh," he was thinking for a moment, "9th of Petcol, Year 1440...why you ask?"
"See, every now and then there's something I'll apprise to you, since you're quite young I'll teach you one by one. Tomorrow, is mating season. Do you know what mating season are?"
"W-Well, not really."
"I guess book isn't helping you much, kiddo, mating season for beast. And Infront of our yards miles away, is a nest of beast."
"Ah...should I really know this?"
Gälia place his hand on his chin, "You're now five years old and already know how to read, so, it'll be better if I say it early like this."
"Alright...then, what you gonna do?"
"We practice tomorrow."
"WE?" Lutheran shouted.
And so, they're going on hunt tomorrow. Gälia after-all father who teaches too.