I left Orsted Corp headquarters completely embarrassed by that stupid internal dialogue.
This city was decent, actually, a little bigger than the rebuilt Roa but nothing more.
Apart from that, it seemed like a city like any other, there was nothing that made it stand out from the rest of the country.
I walked towards the exit of the city which took me about 20 minutes.
Shirone was in the south of the central continent so it was quite hot here, which I noticed by the drops of sweat falling from my forehead every now and then.
I walked through the crowded streets and attracted several looks of astonishment...
My "resurrection" was already well-known in this world, but that didn't make it any less impressive to strangers.
On top of that, photos of me with important political figures made me look more important.
Which was good in terms of influence and bad in that people would always look at you as a celebrity...I shook those thoughts out of my mind and walked towards the outskirts of the city.
Just like in Roa, at the edge of the city there was a toll booth and some rows of motorized carriages.
Most of those go to the capital but I would get off in the Arena village.
And from what I see, this is a highly requested service in this place due to the number of people who are here.
For this occasion I didn't bring any sword or my staff, just the MK2 and my pure magic but it's not like I was going to a battle
I approached the booth and attracted a lot of attention. I looked for where the place to ask for a ticket was and I got in line.
The line was about 15 people long and we were also under the sun...
It's not that loud since it's only 10 in the morning but it's still annoying.
It took about 10 minutes for it to be my turn.
-Good morning... your destination? - the woman at the counter said without looking at me with a totally disinterested tone
The woman, who was about 30 years old, had brown hair in a ponytail, large breasts and dark-circled eyes...
-..good morning..to the Arena Village please..-I said in a friendly tone
-hmmm..five Shironian copper coins..- the woman murmured
-eeeh...do you accept Asuran currency?...- I murmured
-hmm?...ah!..- the woman looked at me confused and in a fraction of a second she recognized me, remaining in shock
-m-miss?...- I murmured
-Ah! Yes sir, we do accept Asuran coins! In that case it would be a copper coin- the woman said now in a friendly tone and with a big smile.
-Okay, thank you very much- I said as I gave her the copper coin and she wrote the ticket and handed it to me with a big smile.
Sometimes being important helps you in some things hehehe
I hurried to find a carriage as most of them were already occupied.
-Mr. Greyrat! There is a free seat here! - a coachman shouted.
Upon hearing my last name, most people turned to see me and were totally shocked by me.
Thanks a lot, you moron!!!
-Ah..hehe, thank you very much!...- I said to the coachman as I handed him the ticket and got into the carriage.
To my disadvantage, five of the six seats were occupied.
The only one that was free was the one in the right corner so I had no choice but to sit there.
Besides me there were obviously 5 more people
Three women and two men
Next to me was a 15-year-old woman and in front of me was a man of about 30 years old.
The poor girl blushed when I sat next to her and avoided my gaze...
Due to the outside temperature it was decided that we would go with the carriage doors open for more ventilation.
We waited about 10 more minutes and the carriage moved forward.
Thanks to goddess Roxy, the road was paved so it wasn't a hectic trip.
Most of the trip was spent in silence, only a mother and her daughter were talking for some parts of the trip but nothing more.
After about 4 hours of travel I arrived at the Arena village
It was already two in the afternoon and according to my calculations we are at about 40 degrees which is too much for me, a citizen of cold land aaaaa!!!
Ignoring the intense sweat forming on my forehead, I walked through the village.
As its name suggests, this place is not very inhabited, the houses are separated by about 30 meters each following a dirt road.
To my surprise some villagers recognized me and they looked at me with total surprise on their faces
An old man of about 70 years old approached me
-A-are you Rudeus Greyrat by any chance?!...- the old man said doubtfully
I smiled at him and spoke kindly.
-Yes, it's me, I've come here to talk to the mayor of this village or the knight who administers it.
-Oh? If that's so...just keep walking along this path and stop at the two-story house- the old man indicated.
I bowed in respect and continued walking.
The dirt terrain, intense heat and tropical vegetation were not something I was used to.
All that was missing was the sound of the cicada and it would be a typical anime...
Walk for about 10 minutes until you reach a two-story house made of wood.
I had deja vu when I remembered my childhood in Buena village
Enter the garden of the house and knock on the door of the house
Shortly after, a woman in her 40s with purple hair opened the door, looked at me and was in shock.
-Y-you...are! R-Ru...-
-Yes, I am Rudeus Greyrat, is your husband or the knight who protects the village?-I replied, cutting off the woman's stuttering.
-...oh yes!, right away!.. dear!!, someone very important is looking for you!- the woman called inside the house
A guy wearing a light shirt and leather pants came out of the house and as soon as he looked at me, his eyes widened.
-Yes, I am Rudeus Greyrat- I said before he spoke.
-Ah!....y-yes sir...what do you want from me?- the man said almost in a murmur and with an expression of astonishment
Alright..here we go..
I put on a serious face and spoke.
-I'm looking for two of the inhabitants of this village, their names are Lautaro and Laura- I said seriously.
The surprise on the couple's faces turned into frowns
-tch...what do you want with them?..- the man said now in a tone of disdain
-I was looking for where they live to talk to them- i replied.
-It is not possible, I expelled them from the village 6 months ago for their improper acts- the man said in anger
-inappropriate acts?- I murmured
-Yes...their...their improper acts!- The man said in a cautious tone
I looked the man in the eyes seriously and he looked away...don't tell me...
-And what were those improper acts? Did you see them or did some villager tell you about them? - I asked.
-W-well...I had a premonition!- the man declared
This is stupid but I have to keep questioning this guy...
- A premonition?... You expelled Lautaro and his wife from the village for improper acts of a premonition? - I asked incredulously.
-Yes! God told me! - the man declared
...I have you in my trap..
-God?...What kind of god?...Wasn't it a god called Hitogami?- I said in a stern tone while looking the guy in the eyes
His eyes fluttered momentarily in fear and he looked away.
-Does he appear to you too?!- the man said in disbelief
-....yes...What exactly did he say to you? - I asked seriously.
-Well... God told me that Lautaro was plotting with his wife to have this village looted by bandits, He said he should kick him out before that happened- the man muttered.
Of course Hitogami would say that...why wouldn't he say it?!...
Shit! This is a disaster!!...
-I see...do you have any idea where Lautaro could have fled?- I asked.
-No... the bastard and his wife left one night and never came back, fortunately for us- the man declared
Shit...now we're completely screwed!!
-Very well...thank you very much for your help..- I murmured and left the house
I walked almost automatically towards the street
My thoughts were going 1000 miles an hour...
Lautaro and his wife are off the radar...
There are only 5 months left until Laplace is born...we don't know where they are
-Shit..I need to use Kishirika again- I muttered
I guess it's time to collect on my last favor, huh?..
Walk towards the outskirts of the village ignoring the astonished looks of the villagers
I walked out onto the paved street and stood there thinking for a few moments.
If Hitogami made Lautaro flee from Shirone then the bastard threw all his bet on the resurrection of Laplace...
Holy crap!! Now there's a big mess!!
I need to get to the Demon Continent quickly and ask Kishirika to find them or we'll be screwed!!
I waited for half an hour and a carriage headed back to the city took me back.
It seems my peaceful days are coming to an end again...
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Rudeus statistics:
Water Magic: Emperor
Fire Magic: Emperor
Wind Magic: Empero
Earth Magic: Emperor
Ealling Magic: Emperor
Detox Magic: Emperor
Divine Magic: Saint
Barrier Magic: God
Gravity Magic
Sword God Style: Saint
Water God Style: Saint
North God Style: Saint
Eye of premonition
Eye of Mana
Eye of Clairvoyance
Wrym Gate
Semi Drag贸n Aura
Urupen Martial Arts: Intermediate
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IM IN A THICK OF IT EVERYBODY...馃憙
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