I was in a daze after hearing his words, The simple words he said crumbled all my defences.
I couldn't distance myself away from him, I had the misconception that Jack is the only sweet talker here but it looks like Jack rubbed on him.
He was grabbing my clothing while wriggling on the ground like a worm, seriously is he a child does he not get embarrassed doing this in public?
He is lucky there is no one right here or this might have become a dark memory for him in the future.
Someone could see this and blackmail him when he grows up in the future just like my sister did to me.
Of course, there is no recording device like a phone and camera here so it might not come to such an extent but you should always be prepared for the worst.
I said that there is no recording device just means technology is not as developed as on Earth but it doesn't mean that they are behind as a civilization.
The magic here can be used and be substituted for most of the things on Earth and in some circumstances even better.
Just cause a civilization uses technology doesn't mean it surpasses other civilizations.
Even on Earth with all the modern technology scientists worldwide are not able to figure out the structure and the workings of some ancient civilisations.
The only significant difference between Earth and this world aside from supernatural elements is that it is based on individual power and not the power of the group.
"Stop-please stop, I will take the candy so stop embarrassing me"
I quickly snatched the candy from his hands, uncovered the packet and threw it in my mouth.
He smiled at me dumbly, he started to stand up slowly as the effects of the initial shock faded.
It was sweet in taste with a little hint of apple, I wouldn't say it was good but not bad for the first-timers.
Of course, that was only when I talked about the taste but if I talk about quality then it was the worst.
I didn't know what kind of sugar and flavouring was used for it but it was the worst.
He or the people who brought this must have been scammed by the merchant, it's nothing new, people who don't know what they are buying are getting scammed by the businessman.
Speaking of the merchants every 2-3 years merchants come here to sell stuff, If it was a place not abandoned as here then it would be normal for them to cover every season.
In fact, I would go to such extent that If talented people like Jack father-the blacksmith was working somewhere close to the capital he would be a reputed man
I don't know how much talent Jack has inherited from his father but even if it's a fraction of his father he would be able to make a decent living.
I suddenly heard some aunties from the corner of the road, they were coming close to us. Suddenly an image of the future came to mind which was purely due to my delusion.
In the future Peter was seen by everyone wriggling like a worm, his new name by the villagers was Peter- the wriggling worm.
He tried to escape this name many times but it was of use as people had etched his name in their mind.
Even after he grew older and became a man this doesn't change, the village men made fun of him calling him a worm, woman laughed at his face.
One day a merchant came to the village and heard his new name, he laughed merrily. He wanted to share his joy with the world so he did it.
Now everyone in the world knew his name and laughed at him, the final straw was when his wife called him a worm on his wedding night.
He started on the journey to destroy the world and make a new one where no one would know the name Worm.
The delusional memory of the future stopped playing in my head, I couldn't let this future come true.
I looked at the pathetic attempt to stand up, I grabbed Peter by his neck and picked him up like a cat.
I started to run at my full speed before the aunties came while carrying Peter with me, in fact, I had broken all my previous records for speed.
I think it was because of my desire to protect my friend, it looks like friendship and love do give power.
All those shows main character sudden increase in power to defeat the invincible villain were not plot armour given to the MC by the writer.
I finally stopped some distance away, Peter's expression was bad he looked like he would vomit any second.
I patted him on his back while offering him my condolences, he silently glared at me with his misty eyes.
I laughed at him in return, even though I called him a worm but in reality his looks were the furthest away from a worm.
In fact, he would be considered the most beautiful boy in the book, the emphasis is on beautiful as he had a gender-neutral face.
If I had to compare his looks then I would compare it to a lazy cat, if he was a girl then he would not be made fun of by other kids as sissy.
No, if he were a girl I doubt he would be in our group, he would probably be the cutest girl in the village.
"Your looks are wasted on you, it would be better if you were a girl"
He stood up and bit me on my wrist, it was a light bite for me but I quickly pushed him away.
I looked at my wrist and saw a bite mark which looked like...
When he looked at the bite on my wrist he made a happy expression while saying.
"Don't make fun of me like other boys"
"You are speaking like you are not a boy"
"But I am not a boy"