In the morning Rosie ran with excitement to Satoshi's room, Satoshi was asleep. Rosie jumped on top of Satoshi with her knees on his chest.
*Ugh!*
Satoshi woke up with a gasp, Rosie was sitting on top of him with her knees on his chest,
"At least give me peace in my sleep!!! What happened so early in the morning again''
Rosie looked at Satoshi with eager eyes,
"What gift did you two choose for me?!!!''
Satoshi hadn't quite sobered up and couldn't understand what Rosie was talking about.
"What gift and who am I going to choose it with?''
Rosie replied, puffing out her cheeks, crossing her arms and looking away.
"I know you and my dad had a talk yesterday, you planned a surprise birthday for me, didn't you? You don't have to pretend you don't know!''
*Satoshi*
What the fuck are you talking about? All I remember last night was finding out you're literally a witch… So today is her birthday, that's why the old man was so depressed. I guess he remembered all that bad memories...
Damn old man, we talked all night, you should have at least let me know beforehand… I guess I have no choice but to pretend,
"Okay, okay, you caught us, but I can't ruin the surprise! You'll find out when the time comes...''
**
Rosie looked little disappointed. After a brief blank stare, Satoshi continued in a wheezing voice.
''N-now why don't you get off me, it's getting hard to breathe...''
It was as if Rosie had forgotten that she was sitting on Satoshi's chest.
"Ow Okay, sorry!!!" she said and jumped off.
They went downstairs to have breakfast together, Sven was already in the tavern kitchen. When he heard Rosie and Satoshi, he came out of the kitchen and approached the pub, then called out to Satoshi.
"Hey, kid, can we have a word in private?''
Rosie smirked and assumed they were going to discuss something regarding her birthday. She gave Satoshi a little push on his waist to go and talk to Sven, and she went into the kitchen to have breakfast that Sven had prepared.
Sven whispered nervously,
"Son, I'm grateful that I was able to get it off my chest about my past yesterday, but you're too young for me and y-you know, I see you as a son.''
Satoshi couldn't remember exactly what he was doing at the end of the night, he thought to himself, 'Did I spank a buffed guy again in my dream last night? and did I just get thrown into the son zone?' and then he answered confidently.
"Pops, I don't remember exactly what happened yesterday, but I'm not into men.'
Sven raised one eyebrow and looked at Satoshi suspiciously, Satoshi continued.
''I'm really not, I even tested it before''
Sven didn't know how to react his words,
"You did a T-test?! Huh... Never mind, I was going to tell you about her birthday but you passed out before I even finished my story. Well, don't worry about Rosie's present, I've prepared something. I'll need a little help from you, when I give her gift I'll tell you what you need to do''
With a sigh of relief, Satoshi said, "Good then," and went to the kitchen to have breakfast.
They worked in the tavern until the afternoon. When they took a break, Sven brought a large steak and drinks to the table and raised a bottle in a cheerful tone,
''May your birthday be as bright and cheerful as you are! Cheers to you!''
Rosie looked a little disappointed,
''I thought we were going to celebrate this year with a cake like the Aetherians...''
**
I thought they were supposed to grow normally until they were 20 and then their growth slowed down. Who would choose a cake over a big steak? Tsch you're still a kid,
**
Sven said, "You know I don't like that sweet stuff and isn't the most important thing, that we're together?! Come on, my arm is getting tired...''
Satoshi and Rosie took their own drinks from the table, After saying "cheers", they toasted bottles.
Satoshi was happy with the food, While he was enjoying the steak with great appetite, Sven said,
"Now it's time for your present," and took out a pouch and handed it to Rosie.
Rosie opened the bag excitedly, two tickets and a lot of silver coin were inside, Rosie asked her father, confused,
"Ehm? You bought me money?''
Satoshi interjected "Best gift ever pops keep it up!" he said and drank his drink.
Sven laughed and said "Look at the tickets, these tickets are for Arcadia City, the capital of Aetheria''
Rosie was excited, "Are we going on a trip together?! I can collect lots of new herbs!''
Sven was a little sad and said in a deep voice, "No, not with me this time! With him!" and pointed to Satoshi.
When Sven pointed at Satoshi, Satoshi choked on his piece of meat and he said,
"Hey, I do *cough* I don't remember agreeing to that."
Sven said, "I told you that I would need your help when the time came and you said 'good then'. Besides, is it that bad? Are you going to spend your whole youth in this village, with living a boring life?''
Satoshi said in a rebellious voice, "Well, yes, I'm quite happy with my boring life, and is that your favor sending me to capital? At least inform me before hand for fuck sake!''
Rosie's disappointment was written all over her face, "I-I'd better go up to my room," she said, she left the pouch on the table and left the room.''
Satoshi also left the kitchen to get back to work, Sven thought to himself,
'I guess they weren't as close as I thought... I thought they would be happy to go on an adventure together. I guess I was wrong'
…
They worked until the evening and in the evening Satoshi headed towards the stairs to go up to his room. Sven called out to Satoshi and invited him to join him, as Satoshi slowly made his way to Sven,
"Hey Pops, I really didn't mean to snap at you... but I really don't want to go on an adventure.''
With a gloomy expression, Sven told him to sit down first. When Satoshi sat down, he spoke,
''Look, son, you obviously didn't have a pleasant experience when you went on your adventure in that forest, but I want you to do it for Rosie...''
With a sigh he continued, "I'll make it short, after my exile I traveled all over the kingdom of Aetheria looking for a decent place for Rosie to grow up... but unfortunately wherever we went, the people of Aetheria didn't like Northerners, so we ended up in this forgotten village on the border of Aetheria, the people here didn't treat us badly, but the problem is that Rosie wants to travel and explore new thing and I can't keep her in this village forever.''
Satoshi was still was unwilling to go, "Then why don't you go, old man?''
Sven said, "Like I said son, the people here don't like Northerners, I was with her the whole trip, so whenever she was in trouble she would hide behind me... And what will she do when I'm no longer around? I know we've only known each other for a few months, but I have a feeling that I can trust you... I'm sure that black hair of yours has given you a lot of trouble too. You are the most qualified person to teach Rosie how to deal with these difficulties, son... So PLEASE don't refuse my request.''
**
My fucking hair didn't cause me any problems, everyone was like me where I lived, this hair is default hair man but I don't feel like I can reject you after listening to your story all night.
Well played, old man, well played. I wouldn't give a fuck if someone else asked me, but I can't say no to you when you're begging me for help like this. After all, you were the first person who helped me when I came into this world.
**
He turned his head and with one hand he scratched his head and with the other he opened his hand and reached out towards Sven,
"Give me that pouch, Pops, I guess I need to talk to Rosie.''
Sven smiled with relief, gave the pouch to him. Satoshi went upstairs to Rosie's room and knocked on her door, Rosie thought it was Sven
He yelled out, "I don't want to talk.''
Satoshi called back, "It's me.''
Rosie sighed, "What do you want?''
Satoshi ''Just wanna chat for a sec, if you're up for it.''
Rosie ''Fine, come in.''
Satoshi came in and Rosie was trying to make something new with the herbs, as usual. He approached and said "Ehm" and drew her attention and took out the pouch,
Rosie rolled her eyes and said, "I hope you're not going to ask me out!''
Satoshi looked at her chest and said, "Maybe if you have a little curve up there and get little older, I might consider going out with you."
Rosie patted Satoshi on the head and said, "I am literally older than you. Stop messing with me, this is already the worst birthday ever.''
Satoshi said, "Why, is it that bad to go on an adventure with me?''
Rosie said skeptically, "You said its yourself that you didn't want to go with me either, are you kidding me?''
**
Don't push my fucking limits, I'm not willing to go anyway, I'm doing it for the old man. I forcibly smiled and decided to convince her and to be honest, on second thought, I'm excited by the possibility of meeting a noble milf with big breasts on this adventure.
''I thought so at first, but I won't be on my own. It might be fun to go together, what do you think?''
She looked very sincere to me at that moment and said,
''It's not that I don't want to go with you, it's just that I don't want my father to be alone here. Besides, Aetherians can be really cruel...''
I really don't understand what the fuss is about the Aetherians or whatever they are. I think the strategy I used in high school always works. Bully them if you're strong and run without looking back if you're weak! Beside that in worst case scenario we both would die and face with a bitch in afterlife…
**
Satoshi teasingly ''Apart from that toxic hobby of yours, you're really cute when you speak sincerely!''
Rosie blushed slightly "Stop messing around, I'm serious!''
Satoshi smiled, "As long as you follow my rules, there is nothing to worry about, I've even survived the forest of cursed monsters, a couple of Aetherians can't do nothing to us!''
Rosie raised an eyebrow as she crossed her arms, "What are these rules, survival expert?''
Satoshi smiled smugly, "Rule number 1, If the enemy is stronger than us, we run as hard as we can, Rule number 2, If we are stronger than them, we bully them as hard as we can.
Rosie, confused, "Are we bullying them? Wouldn't it be easier to just ignore and if they push the limits get rid of them?''
''They shall learn to fear the strong!!! Getting rid of them is mercy for them!!!'' said and began to laugh like an cheap ahh villain.
Rosie's mood improved and she replied laughing "Haha you really laugh like a low budget villain''
Satoshi was surprised to hear 'low budget' isn't that word for movies and stuff ? "Hey what do you mean low budget?''
Rosie said teasingly ''Oh you've probably never been to the theater before, Sorry!'' and added quietly ''Peasant'' and laughed.
Satoshi gritted his teeth in anger, 'A literal medieval witch calling me a peasant, What a fucking joke!'
Satoshi tapped Rosie on the forehead with his index finger as she laughed,
*Ouch!
''I'm glad you're in a good mood, then i guess we're going on a journey, I'll talk to Sven, good night''
Rosie smiled and nodded. Satoshi left Rosie's room and saw Sven, who had listened to them in the hallway. Sven got down on one knee and gave the classic Nordic greeting and thanked Satoshi.
''I am just returning your favor man, you don't have to do that''
Satoshi reached out his hand and helped Sven up. Then everyone went to their rooms and fell asleep.
...
The next day, after they had breakfast, it was time to set off. They arrived in front of a building that was built by the 'merchants guild' to help the merchants spend their time. Rosie and Satoshi's vehicle was going to be departing from here.
While the merchants were transporting their goods from one place to another, they were also taking a few travelers with them for the extra income.
The merchant who was going to ride the wagon was a friend of Sven's, the two of them chatted for a while and then his friend Cedric sat in the front to ride the wagon. Now it was time to go. Sven hugged Rosie and told her to take care of herself, and she promised to tell him about what she had seen on her journey when she got back, and then she got into the carriage. Sven said his goodbyes to Satoshi as well, Then he took out a money pouch and handed it to him, saying,
"Take it with you in case you might need it.''
Satoshi sarcastically said, "You should have just given me this money pouch to convince me, old man, you told me that entire story for nothing.''
Sven giggled a little annoyed and grabbed Satoshi by his clothes and tossed him into the carriage. Once Satoshi was in, the carriage started to move and Sven smiled and waved, when they were out of earshot, He said,
"May the Whispering Wind guide and protect you on your journey, my dear." Then set off to tavern. Even though he had lost his home, Sven still believed in their gods.
The northerners believed, In northern In the vast expanse of the Northern lands, there exists a deity known as the Whispering Wind. It is said that the Whispering Wind, with its ethereal presence, guides and protects travelers along their perilous journeys.
So their journey began. In order to kill some time on this boring ride that would last for days, Satoshi asked Rosie to teach him some new poison spells.
Rosie had already taught Satoshi a few spells and three form of the magic during their time together. Satoshi didn't practice often because it was too much trouble, but there was nothing better to do right now.
Satoshi asked curiously "You know that poison spell that you use to make smoke come out of your mouth... is there a spell that uses the same method but to knock someone out?''
Rosie shot Satoshi a disapproving glare, her eyebrows furrowed and her lips pursed in a mixture of disbelief and indignation.
Satoshi scratched his head, perplexed by Rosie's reaction. "What? It might be helpful in hand to hand combat!''
Rosie raised an eyebrow at Satoshi, her expression a mix of disbelief and amusement.
"Hand to hand combat, huh? I've seen you struggled to lift a sack of potatoes, You sure?! you want this for battle or there is something perverted in your mind" she teased, shaking her head with a grin.
Satoshi's smirk widened, a hint of defiance in his voice.
"Well, not all of us have the luxury of hiding behind daddy, acting like a little princess."
After that Satoshi's expression turned to one of disdain, his tone dripping with disgust.
"And Ugh! I never thought about perverted thinks, you'd be the one to see something perverted in it. Maybe it's you who's the real pervert."
Rosie, felt embarrassed, After swatted Satoshi on the head she tried to brush off the topic. "Yeah, there is a poison like that. So, listen carefully."
Then Rosie took out the necessary herbs from her bag. One by one she explained what each one was for and showed him how to mix them.
Satoshi already knew how to create poison spells in liquid, gas and solid form. So all that was left was for him to try.
Satoshi closed his eyes and began to imagine the formula for the poison, then gathered his mana in his mouth and turned it into a gas.
Meanwhile Rosie was excited, even though she had already tested this spell on someone else, she could make Satoshi drink it under the excuse of testing a new poison. Rosie came in front of the closed-eyed Satoshi and reached out the poison in her hand to Satoshi and began to speak.
''Hehe, Now tes-'' At that moment Satoshi blew the gas out of his mouth towards Rosie.
Before Rosie could finish, she passed out, and as Satoshi opened his eyes, he saw that she had passed out.
Although he didn't do it on purpose, Satoshi chuckled mischievously at the sight of Rosie *unconscious* on the ground. "Well, well, well... looks like you finally got a taste of your own medicine''
After he drew a couple of drawings that consisted of a cylinder and two balls on Rosie's face. Satoshi's playful demeanor shifted to one of concern as he realized he didn't know how to make the antidote.
He frantically began slapping Rosie's cheeks and in every slap he shouted something different,
''Wake up you lazy witch'', ''You sleepy ugly bitch…Nice rhyme there, heh.'' He kept slapping and after his last sentence ''Wake the fuck up already!!''
*The horse-drawn stopped in a village to take a break and refresh supplies,*
Once the carriage stopped, due to his low stamina, he continued to slap, panting and groaning, Satoshi's groaning sounded like moaning because of his skinny body. Meanwhile, the merchant who was driving the wagon heard these sounds while walking by on the side of the carriage.
''You perverted bastards'' he shouted and ran to the entrance of the carriage.
Inside, Satoshi was sitting on top of Rosie and slapping her and because of the darkness the merchant could not see very well. He picked up a rock and threw it at Satoshi's head and Satoshi fainted.
*A few hours later*
Satoshi and Rosie were lying entwined on the bed, In the rustic tavern room
Soon Rosie woke up, and when she saw Satoshi lying next to her, she remembered the conversation they had before she passed out. Her cheeks, already red from the slaps she had received, couldn't blush more.
Just like when Satoshi had slapped her, this time Rosie got on top of him and started slapping him, but this time she was trying to put him into a deeper sleep rather than wake him up and in every slap she shouted something different,
''Your head is full of rot'', ''You're nothing but a dirty flirt'', ''In the streets everyone sees… You're no more than just a nasty pervert'' She slapped once again, paused for a moment and said ''Nice poem there, huh!''
"Not now, five more minutes..." muttered Satoshi in his sleep, slowly waking up with each slap.
Rosie smiled wickedly, "Don't worry, I'll make sure you get a good night's sleep!" she said and slapped him again very hard.
Satoshi suddenly sat up from the impact of the hard slap and faced Rosie. Satoshi realized that Rosie was on his lap so he looked into Rosie's eyes and quipped sarcastically,
"Well, well, well, looks like someone's smitten with me, huh?"
Rosie said angrily, "Stop joking around, you said you wouldn't use this spell perverted, you pervert!!!''
Satoshi "What the fuck are you talking about?''
Rosie lowered her voice and said, "You put me to sleep and, and... Y-you did things... you know… things like that!'' at the end of her sentence she made a sign with her hands.
As Satoshi answered, he scratched his head vigorously, a sign of his frustration and confusion.
"I was just trying to wake you up, and suddenly felt a headache and fell asleep too."
''Now you're lying, you perverted bastard?''
Satoshi replied with a dismissive look, "Maybe after twenty years I would interested in you, I mean look at yourself in the mirror, you're not my type, brat!''
Rosie, slightly annoyed by what he said but calmed down a bit and asked, "R-really? nothing happened''
Satoshi nodded. ''Of course I wouldn't do such things to you! I mean look at y—never mind…''
Rosie was a little embarrassed by the misunderstanding,
Satoshi said, "Let's take a look around in village.''
Rosie nodded then, she and Satoshi headed towards the door.
...