Rena couldn't believe what she just witness, fiery flame coming from the man hands as if it's not burning at all. "T-Thank you..." She continue while panting, "K-Kind Sir... Your hand.. It's burning!"
He glanced at her then his hands back and forth. He simply chuckled softly and wipe the flame away. "I'm just fine, do you really not know what's that is?" He asked as he cover the girls with dark cloak since the dark is cold.
The girls look each other and tilting head out of confusion, "No we don't... We're very confused but we're very grateful for saving us..." Rena said as she hold Lena tightly, not letting her go any moment.
The man with sword put his weapon back on the sheath as he walk closer to both of them, followed by the big guy that held Jambo, but he eventually let Jambo run away. "How foolish, both of you lingering around this town at night. At the day, it may looklike a lively town. But I'll tell you the darkside of this town. It's one of what just happened to you." He said while glaring at them, it doesn't imply on hatred, simply an act of seeing a foolish helpless girl roaming around at night. He continue, "You're lucky, we noticed that your clothes aren't from this world."
So they won't save us if we are from this world... Isn't that a bit cruel?... There's woman in this town too. Especially when the woman ran away at before.
The fiery guy noticed Rena expression changed to be dissapointed and worried, "Anyway, I'm Zaiq Ayman. This cold-blooded dude is Glaire Raymond and that big dude is Jared Sully, but we call him Peanut." He chuckled as he introduced them, though Glaire doesn't seems he liked to be introduced.
The siblings was speechless when they heard that big, tough and strong looking dude nickname is Peanut? They couldn't even let out a single word as they just stared each other.
He chuckled even more as he looked at their reaction, it's as if he was actually looking forward to see those reactions.
"Zaiq, what are you planning to do now? We have to leave this Kingdom." Peanut interfere as he look at Zaiq.
He look back at Peanut, then back to the girls. He pull the think man pose and point out an idea as if there's lighten up bulbs appearing on his head. "We should take them in, I mean we still haven't got much clue about this world. I think it's better for us to move in a large group." Lena was fascinating seeing the bulbs.
Glaire can't accept his suggestion and shake his head out of dissapoinment, "That's your idea? You do realised, large group giving high chances of betrayal right?"
— "Certainly, however seeing their current situation for now would really give you the heart of letting them alone?"
He couldn't argue no more, Zaiq won't change his mind. Glaire sighed and rolled his eyes, not saying anything furthermore, crossing his arm and back away.
"I'm Rena and this is my younger sister, Lena..."
— "Alright, come with us Miss Rena and Miss Lena. I promise that I will protect both of you from now on."
***
It's our second day in another world, we both slept at the nearby inn. Though, it's originally rented by Zaiq. He's kind enough to lend us his room and sleep with Peanut instead. He want to sleep in Glaire's room, but he already locked inside even without negotiation at all. He must have his own reason to act cold, especially during our time in another world.
Zaiq told us that we need job in order to survive in this world. That's the same as the previous one, isn't it? However one thing is different. This vast world is filled with magic. That's explained why Zaiq has flame around his arm yet didn't get roasted at all.
— "Rena? Zaiq and others are waiting for us." Lena said calmly. It's good that she's not too traumatised about last night. Though, she might hide it so that i won't get worried.
"I'll make my way after you." She continues, "Lena-"
Lena glanced softly, "Yes?"
I can't just bring that up, she need to have her own space.
Rena simply shake her head softly and sighed, "Nevermind, after you later."
Lena nodded and walk away downstairs meeting up with others. Seems like she trust them now despite we just know them last night. I hope Zaiq is a good person.
***
As i make my way to downstairs, i can hear them already being fussy and arguing. Though i can't argue since they saved both of us.
— "I told you! We should participate in the Tournament before leaving!" Zaiq was a bit determined about it, why are they being so noisy at this early?
Glaire slammed his left hand on the table and glaring at Zaiq furiously, "Dumbass! We haven't even awaken yet! How do you plan on winning the Tournament against the awakened on the first day?!" He continued as he cross his arm and looking abit dissapointed with Zaiq, "I thought you might be at least intelligent despite your personality, i was wrong. I was wrong to be part with you!" Then he grab his sword that was hanging against the chair, "I'm leaving this stupid party and I'm leaving this Kingdom myself!"
— "W-Wait! Glaire!"
He was about to chase Glaire but Peanut strictly stopped him, "Forget it Zaiq, he's already planning on leaving since yesterday. He just needed to find a reason."
Zaiq glared at Peanut but he knew he shouldn't budge furthermore to avoid unnecessary things to happen. "I got carried away... I should have listened to him the first time he argued." He said while shaking his head and hold his nose bridge.
Lena whispered to me and explaining what's happening, it seems like Zaiq want to find some finance before leaving this kingdom as fast as possible. However seeing how Glaire is furiously against the idea, that's mean the Tournament is very dangerous.
— "Ah there you are, Miss Rena. I'm sorry but we lose a member now. I can say we also lose our asset since Glaire is the strongest among us." Zaiq looked down and sat down softly.
"Please speak to me informally, you're the one who saved me. I supposed i can lend you a comfort space around me."
He chuckled and smile softly, "I see, very well." It seems like his mood has been lighter now.
"Magic- tell me more about magic in this world."
***
From Zaiq explanations, this world has magic. There's many types of it, most notable magic is Natural and Neutral magic. Though there's also Dark magic exist, that's why Light Catherdral is looking for The Protagonist. The Light Blessings, a way to against the Dark magic. The Protagonist is key for them to achieve glory.
— "How do you think about this clothes?" Lena asked but i just simply nodded, because that's not what worries me. She need to change it since her clothes was stained with the perverted employer blood.
Zaiq kindly enough to lend us some money buying us clothes, the question is how do he get money despite arriving this world literally yesterday?
Since the colour from the glass ball yesterday actually determine our attributes, White means Light Category, Black reside in Dark art speciality, Red is for sure in Flame, Blue maybe water, perhaps Lena main attribute is water? Then that's mean she's either specialised in Healer or Supporter. Though, if she honed her skill, she might become a strong mage. While for me is green, it's specialised in Natural. Meaning I'm more compact with nature. Zaiq told me that, "Nature magic is very useful! You are specialised in Healing and Spirituality!" That's what he said, that's not bad. It's also mean I'm not specialised in combat. I can't let that happened, i need to be strong in order to protect Lena.
***
Zaiq and Peanut seems to be cheered as they talk casually outside the store,"The total would be 9 Bronze Coin." The owner of the shop said softly. I paid her then walk outside the store, seems like Lena chose to wear it immediately.
As they noticed we were outside, Zaiq glanced at Lena and smile, "You look cuter now Lena!"
She couldn't help but blushing furiously and becoming more stuttering, "D-Do y-you think so?- T-This clothes is actually c-cheap..."
— "Anyway, Peanut and I has decided that we both will participate in the Tournament." His expression immediately turn into serious and determination.
"In that case, let me participate too then." This is for the best, I don't know how to use magic yet. However i need to become strong to protect Lena.
— "R-Rena?! Why? The Tournament is dangerous!" That's to be expected, Lena wouldn't like it.
Zaiq immediately interfere and looking worried, "There's no way I would allow that, as your leader I can't allow you to participate it."
"Why? Because I'm a woman?"
He startled and immediately correcting me, "N-No! I don't think it's because you're a woman... Y-You don't even know how to use magic!"
"Then teach me how. I will utilised it to maximum, even if my attribute is specialised in Healing or whatsoever."
Zaiq sighed then nodded. He simply smiled and laugh, "You're so bold when it's come for your sister."
***
So on, the Tournament day has come. It's a local event, meaning only the citizens of Riberty Kingdom is allowed to participate. Luckily, i was already registered by the Believer Mira. I realised that from many people was registered, only about 2 people was taken as they're Light attributed. From Zaiq perspective is different, he was transmigrated in a town along with Glaire and Peanut. The reason why they can have a bit money is commission from Guild. I should registered to the Guild once this tournament ended.
— "R-Rena... Are you sure about this? You can still withdraw from that tournament..." She seems to be still worried despite a week has passed.
I didn't learned magic from Zaiq, he simply teach me how to use it. It's on me how to utilise it. Though it's very dangerous since I'm still beginner, even though Zaiq is also a beginner, he oftenly beat me in a spar.
Before the tournament start, there seems to be many strong people in sight. Especially that average tall, goodlooking blonde guy, he's well equipment man. He seems all smuggy and confident. He doesn't seems like he's from another world.
— "That's Prince Lorza Von Riberty. He's the crown prince of this kingdom. I didn't expect him to participate this tournament. I heard he got awakened twice. Even awakening once is very hard, let alone twice. He's definitely a genius." Zaiq explained as he look abit worried seeing the prince.
"That's certainly would burn our chance to win, anyway... What's with that bow?-"
It's looking very old and about to broken... Even that string is very thin. "Haha... I loaned it from Wild Lion Guild. They didn't trust me to be able pay it back... So they just gave me this sturdy bow..." Zaiq was feeling embarrassed and awkward about it.
"I didn't expect for you to use bow, I thought you would be good in close combat style?" As your main attribute is flame.
— "Heh, I used to have archery as an hobby back then. I was even nominated as national athletes." He seems to be proud of it. I won't provoke furthermore.
Peanut grab Zaiq left shoulder and lighten up his mood, "Fear not, Zaiq. You're also potentially to win this tournament. We will get the money and leave this kingdom." His words may not guarantee the winning, but I'm sure it's not empty.
Then suddenly a loud frequency sound can be heard clearly around the venue.
["Everyone! Welcome to the Tournament of Championship, Silver Batch! Let the arena begin!"]
To be continued~