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Here is my version of the chapter:
Chapter 1: A Dragon's Appetite and a New Journey
I glanced at my phone, feeling puzzled. I had just gotten a message from Ragna, the dragon that I had recently delivered a massive load of meat to. She said that the quantity I ordered from the restaurant was still insufficient, even though I had done it exactly as she asked.
"Insufficient? Is that what you call it?" I typed back with an irritated tone.
You spoiled lizard! Do you have any clue what I endured? I had to hustle to deliver your order, and it was tough to find the ingredients, not to mention the monsters I had to battle in the dungeon across the city of Adelaide! And there were so many dimension portals there. Plus, I had to fork out extra money to buy various potions, artifacts, and special items just to overcome those monsters. This dragon is so fussy!
"Well, even though it's better than my favorite restaurant, the quantity of the meat is still not enough. I'm still famished," Ragna replied shortly, pretending to be the victim.
"WHAT? That's equal to your body weight, Ragna!" I exclaimed. "I even had to pay extra for that. You know how costly the meat is in the market right now, especially your favorite premium beef." I kept typing because I felt it was unjust.
"Well, you know I'm a dragon. I need to eat more than a normal human. Besides, you're a ride-hailing driver. It's your duty to please your customers, right?" Ugh… here we go again, this the sky lizard Ragna started making excuses, as if it's my duty.
Yea, I know that this flying lizard is one of my regular customers, but she's also one of the most irritating ones! She always has odd requests, whines without any reason, and just annoys me. But what can I do? She's the one who gives me the most tips and sometimes even rare items that only exist in the world of Earthland. Maybe she thinks she's my good friend, even though sometimes our relationship is not as smooth like a married couple.
"Fine. I'll try to order again. But this time, you have to pay more, okay? Otherwise, I might get mad," I gave in reluctantly, hoping that this would be the end of his trouble.
"Okay," he said.
Oh, I just remembered. "Hey, pal, I have a question," I sent another message to the chat app.
"Kay, what do you want to know?" she replied. "Ask me, Ragna the all-knowing dragon. I'm here to help you 24/7," she added with a laughing emoticon, but it was irritating.
"Why does a dragon like you eat such large amounts? Aren't you full?" I asked.
"What kind of question is that? Are you trying to make fun of me again?"
Uh oh, it seems like my life is in danger now. I meant to reply, "Not really, just curious," but she quickly responded with, "Fine then, with all my wisdom, I will tell you."
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We dragons need a lot of food because we use a lot of magical energy and life energy for our actions. Just like humans and other animals, we need to eat to live, fight foes, and defend humans who want to take our materials. Therefore, we need to eat a lot to replenish those energies and maintain our metabolism. Well, d̶r̶a̶g̶o̶n̶s̶ ̶a̶r̶e̶ ̶a̶l̶s̶o̶ ̶h̶u̶m̶a̶n̶s̶, whoops, I mean dragons also creatures. We also need to eat.
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"So, it's to restore Mana Points (MP) and Health Points (HP)?" I asked in the chat.
"EXACTLY."
"Just like humans, huh? Need energy restoration," I replied, followed by "Okay. Thanks for the information."
"You're welcome. Oh, and don't forget. My order earlier, from my favorite restaurant." Wow, he still remembers that.
"Yeah, yeah. I'll get back to work now."
"Alright, boss. Keep up the good work, darling. SMOOCH" This flying gecko is trying to tease me again with a kissing emoticon, but it just makes me cringe. Eww!
Despite that, I can still smile a little seeing that swollen lizard trying to amuse me.
I closed the chat app and quickly opened my ride-hailing app. I had to find a restaurant that would accept an order with a quantity big enough for a flying lizard like him. Hopefully, there would be one.
Oh, by the way, dragon creatures like him don't have a good image for humans here, people think that if they don't love to rage, they must be greedy eaters. In essence, they've really often caused trouble. But not all of them are like that, for example? Like this flying gecko Ragna. Despite his habit of complaining, demanding this and that, a̶s̶k̶i̶n̶g̶ ̶f̶o̶r̶ ̶g̶e̶n̶d̶e̶r̶ ̶e̶q̶u̶a̶l̶i̶t̶y̶-whoopsie-, she never tried to hurt me, let alone my feelings, let alone think about eating me even though her gimmick is that she often wants to finish me in one bite. In fact, she once helped me defeat a monster when I was in a desperate situation. She's really the best, although I think in general the dragons here are natural enemies of humans.
Ow, I'm sorry, I'm forgetful and out of line.
My name is Ryuga Nagamine, 28 years old, from Japan.
My job is an online motorcycle taxi in Indonesia (Gojek), just like an Uber Bike Driver, and I'm supposed to operate around Jakarta and its surroundings.
But for some reason, I strayed into this parallel world in the city of Adelaide.
For those who don't know me, I'd like to say hello.
Oh yeah, for those of you who have already read the previous chapter, you didn't read it wrong.
This is my time a few months after the event happened.
OK. LET'S CONTINUE THE STORY IN THE PREVIOUS CHAPTER.
At this time I hurriedly got on my motorcycle, and tried to return to the road that I passed when I delivered the dragon order earlier.
I was still hoping that I could find my way home, or at least someone who could help me.
But in fact, I found even stranger things.
I was really confused,
'Did I really get sent to another world?
For a moment, you must really focus and not panic, Ryuga Nagamine. Pay attention to this situation and the environment.'
Okay, I see other creatures that I've only seen in fairy tale books or games or maybe in light novels or anime, like goblins, monsters, and others. I also see people wearing strange clothes and wizards using wands or books to defeat them.
I also saw buildings that I never saw in my world, like castles, temples, or towers.
So, what made me stray here? Was it just because of Ragna's order?
For the first time I was confused and dizzy at the same time seeing a situation like this.
I don't want to believe it, but it's the truth. If it's like this, how do I get back to home?
Soon my cell phone rang, but I was surprised to see the name that appeared on the screen. "Alinea? Who is she?"
I hesitated whether to pick up or not. But finally I pressed the green button on my phone screen and brought the phone to my ear.
"Hello, who is this?" I asked in a suspicious tone.
"Hello, is this really Ryuga Nagamine?" the voice on the other side sounded female, but not a voice I recognized.
"Yup, Ryuga is here. But, who are you? Where did you get my number?" I asked back.
"Calm down, calm down. I'll explain everything. My name is Alinea. I was the one who made the food order from the restaurant in your city for the dragon," the woman replied.
"Ha? You're Alinea, my customer? I don't understand. What are you talking about?," I was really confused.
"Yes. I deliberately ordered food from your world to kidnap the driver of your home world company by using special magic. Now, you are in my territory, the city of Adelaide," the woman explained.
"Are you crazy? How many bottles of parents have you drunk to be this desperate to do this to me?" I was angry, still not believing and accepting this, "How could I enter a story that already looks like a lightnovel or anime? This is clearly a TV show to prank people! Here, where's the camera, show it to me now!"
"Oh my, you are this. I know it's hard to believe, but this is the truth. This isn't a prank or a show like you're referring to. I need your help, of course, on this project," the woman explained.
"Silly you. You can't just kidnap people from other worlds to be your henchmen. You don't have the right to control people. I don't want to know, just return me to my world right now!" I protested.
"Sorry, you can't. I've sacrificed a lot to bring you here. You have to work for me. Besides, where am I-," he threatened in a weak voice and coughed.
"You're threatening me? Do you think I'm scared? You don't have the guts to do that. You can only talk," I challenged.
"Don't try to challenge me. I'm an important person in this kingdom. With my power, I can kill you in-," he snapped but now his voice sounded weaker and he coughed.
"Then, what do you want to do? You want to come here and kill me? Go ahead! I̶'̶l̶l̶ ̶w̶a̶i̶t̶ ̶f̶o̶r̶ ̶y̶o̶u̶ ̶a̶t̶ ̶t̶h̶e̶ ̶c̶r̶o̶s̶s̶r̶o̶a̶d̶s̶!̶--I mean, I'm waiting for you here. I'm not afraid of you," I challenged again.
"Alright, then. I'll show you who's in charge here. I'll make you submit to my will. I'll make you work-," he challenged back.
"Work for you? Don't get your hopes up! I just want to go back to my world. I don't want anything to do with you," I refused.
"You have no other choice. You have to accept your fate. I'll prove it all. Just get ready. I will pick you up in a special way, wait-*cough* you just sit there sweetly. " then he ended this telephone conversation.
I was still holding my cell phone in confusion. I can't believe what just happened.
I just realized that I just fought with an important person in this world challenging him and looking for death.
I just realized that I just made a big problem.
'What did you just do, DUM-ga Nagamine! What should you do now?" I asked myself.
Suddenly, I felt my body lift off the ground. I looked around me and there was light and on the ground was a magic circle that looked like a spell. Was it fast-moving magic? I felt like I was flying through the air.
Is this Alinea's teleporter magic?
TO BE CONTINUED!