Me and Ron traveled together for some time. Around three months before we finally reached Aurelia. Between this time many things happened of course. Along the journey i decided to make some money via monster hunting. Ron is the one that took credit for it.
Because well i realized, i am a child. if words got out that a child like me could kill monsters like that then it would be a problem. How do i know that? Well i kinda sorta nearly got in to trouble like that. Fortunately Ron was there. So i just pinned everything on him.
He kind of, got famous over our journey for hunting down large monster. People started calling him "Daddy Ron". And even i got a name for myself. "The daughter of the hero".
Of course i decided to give him a certain amount of pay. With which i can ensure his loyalty. And it seems i was Ron is really a person of money. With me giving him money his fear of me disappeared and started to act more like a lackey.
My power also saw a great leap.
My power might not be as useful as magic.
although i call it "gods aura" its very slimmer to your plain old telekinesis. Thankfully it is strong enough to beat any small scale monsters i come across.
Don't get me wrong, i am pretty strong. but according to the "guide" i am barely strong enough to fight around two imperial soldier using magic.
this also made me realize just how week Ron is. My brother really out done himself by hiring the cheapest assassin he could find.
*Booom!!!*
A orc flew in to the wall. Smashing it's head on the wall in the process. It died instantly.
"Great Job, mam." Ron commented with a sly smile from behind. 'My guy i can see your thoughts on your face way too clearly. You are thinking about the money this monster carcass would fetch, aren't you?'
When Ron saw me he immediately fixed his expression.
"Anyway, mam. We are near the Capital city of Aurelia already." He switched the topic.
"How much time will it take?" I asked walking back to the carriage.
"Around a day or so."
"I see. Do your thing and set off as soon as possible."
"Right away, mam!" Ron went away to process the monsters carcass. Although orcs aren't edible they still have useful harvesble organs. Which can fetch for good price.
"Hmm... let's see." I brought out the "Guide" as i sat inside the carriage.
Taking a pen i started noting down some of the things about orcs that i noticed today. They're not very importent. But hey, this book can hold infinite writtings. Why not put it to some good use?
And so i started doing my work as Ron meticulously dismembered the corps outside.
I swear this guy productivity goes through the roof if it involves money.
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"This is it?" I looked towards the towering wall in front of me.
"Yes, mam. This is Aurelia." Ron explained. "Not to mix it up with Aurelia 'The country'. They both both just have the same name."
"Well that is confusing..." I commented. "Oh by the way..." I remembered something.
"Yes, mam?"
"Do you know anything about the eleventh princess?" I asked, since the book didn't give me much information on the princess.
"The eleventh princess?..." Ron thought for a moment. "Uh! The illegitimate princess! I remember her..."
"Illegitimate?" I couldn't help but tilt my head.
"Yes, she was in the limelight sometimes ago." Ron started explaining everything he knew.
A few years ago, it came to light that the Emperor had an illegitimate daughter. Now, an emperor having secret relationships isn't really that uncommon.
What made this a problem is that the other side, the woman, that had the child was the queen of the neighboring nation(The one i was born in.).
Yeah, you've heard it right, the queen. Not a princess.
"Sheesh!!!"
And that's how the villainess's life became miserable. Her mothers side doesn't acknowledge her and her fathers side hates her.
"And that would be all i know."
"That's kinda sad." I commented.
"That would be right. but the royalties are mostly like this."
"Yeah, you're probably right. Having too much money is a problem after all."
Hearing my words Ron seemed a little confused. So, i decided to explain it.
"You see. We humans have always been solving problem ever since the dawn of man kind. So whenever a person have little to no problem they create their own problem to solve. Since without problems life is meaningless. It's evolution."
"Evo lotion?..." Ron seemed more confused this time.
I was about to explain when i realized we were already at the gate of the city.
"Hello, can i see your id?" A guard directly asked Ron.
"Uh... yes... here." Ron showed his id. as the guard analyzed his id another guard approached.
"Aww... is this your daughter? How cute... Little girl do you want a candy?" Hearing him some more guards, male female, gathered as they praised how cute i was.
It's not the first time this has happened. I usually hide my long white hair with brown color. It was supposed to attract less attention.
But turns out i attract more attention this way.
Oh well, what can i do. Free candies are pretty good i guess.
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"What color is is this?"
"Red." I answered.
"No no no, this is sky red." Inn lady said. "What color is this one." She showed me another piece of clothing.
"Red?" I answered. Quite like a question.
"No, no no. This is Rose red." The inn lady corrected me again. I have been learning about color from her for sometime.
Not gonna lie. It is very interesting how some of these colors are named.
I mean Sky red?
'Pov you don't know the color of the sky.'
It very fascinating how she is presenting these cloths to me, which is why i am arguing with her in the first place.
After a while my supposed dad (Ron) came back. I had sent him to do somethings. So i had to say goodbye the inn lady.
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In the inn room,
"Have you done what i said?" I asked Ron as i sat down om the bed. Why are bed here, so high i wonder.
"Yes, mam. I have already secured a job in the eleventh princess's palace." Ron said with confidence.
"Well that was easy." i thought it would be harder to land a job in the palace.
"It seems they were already under staffed when i got there. With a little bribing i got through pretty easily." Hearing Rons' explanation i nodded. it made sense now.
And with that Ron got a job in the eleventh princess palace.
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The next day he went to his first job day and i of course went with him.
"Who is this?" The head maid looked at me.
"She is my daughter, i was hopping if you can teach her some maid work." Ron explained.
"Is that so..." the head maid thought for a moment.
"If you want i can compensate for teaching my daughter." Ron said with the clear intention to bribe.
If what i know is correct then it is not uncommon for people to send their children to the palace by bribing their way in. this ensures their children's future, so aperantly a lot of servants do that.
It's not like the children get paid. but they can build connections in the palace.
And as expected. the head maids eyes immediately sparkled.
"Cough... if that is the case. then she can work here.
little girl. what is your name?"
"Luna. My name is Luna." i answered.
Commoners in this world don't have last names so i kinda have to hide it. They may have tittles, like a chef might have the word "Chef" in his name. But not any family names.
"Okay Luna. Come with me to the storage room and pick a servant outfit for yourself."
And so i was taken to the storage room where there were a lot of outfits.
though the ones that fit me are quit rare.
in fact even the smallest one is kinda big for me.
Thankfully the head maid bought out very small wooden pins and pinched a certain amount of clothing and hid it under my long hair.
The dress i assume is supposed to reach my knee but it reaches way bellow that. And there wasn't any legging my size so she just gave me half sized pant to wear underneath. which i suspect is for boys. Oh well at least they are not uncomfortable.
And thus my work at the vilainess's palace begins as the maid.
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In the first day i was given some work, albeit heavy but not impossible. I had to use my 'gods aura' on some of the heavy lifting tasks though.
But at the end of the day i could have done those, albeit with a little difficulty.
"Hm... now where am i."
The head maid had said it was the north wing of the mansion. But it doesn't seems like i am at the north wing.
"Sigh, Guide." I looked in to the guide, and it turns out i am indeed in the north wing. I am just in a very different part of the north wing. "Why would you tell me to go to the north wing if the north wing is so huge."
It's like i tell you to meet me in america, without any other context.
Yes, america. but where america. You know what i am saying?
Well, let's not complain about it now.
I made my way to the right part of the north wing.
"Hey! Loser what are you doing!" I paused as i heard an unfamiliar voice. Looking behind me, i saw a fat looking gor... girl. Although she wore a maid dress like mine and was also older than me, i couldnt help but notice the grin on her face.
"Do i know you?" I couldn't help but tilt my head.
"Heh, you dont know me? Of course a commoner like you wouldnt know me. You are a commoner after all."
'So she is a cartoon...' I couldnt help but comment in my mind.
(AN: Calling someone a cartoon is basicaly a insult to their intelect.)
Me not giving any answer to her must have irked her as she continued, " I am the Barta." She proclaimed.
"Barta who?"
Hearing my answer she seemed more irked.
"I am the daughter of the head maid." She proclaimed. "So, you must respect me. And carry out my orders."
Head maid?
I couldn't help but scruint her with my eyes.
"What are you looking at?"
"Nothing. I just think you take from both your parents." I answered.
"Oh, Obviously. I am more beautiful than my parents, after all."
"Oh, i didn't mean your beauty..." I observed her chubby body. But realizing i shouldn't say more i explained. "I mean, both your beauty and personality. Yeah, both your parents personality is combined in you."
"Oh..." She looked a little smug.
"Listen little twerp. Fetch a bucket of water for me from the well..."
'Twerp?' I am not that small. And besides,
"How am i supposed carry a bucket of water..." I retorted. Yes, i can do that but i don't want to...
"Heh, that is your problem. Go figure it out yourself. And after you fetch it take it to the kitchen and leave it beside the oven."
Before i could continue she went away with her haughty expression.
"Sigh, dumb people are so dumb." I shook my head.
You know what, let's not do it. It's not like it's my job.
So i decided to not do the work given to me by the fat girl.
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"Azure. Have you done what i told you to do?"
My ears couldn't help but perk up.
The voice was pretty quirky and arrogant. She seems to be ordering someone.
I peaked at the scene.
At the garden under the awning, there seem to be some people. A haughty looking girl sitting with one leg on the other. She had a very pretty face and her clothing looked pretty valuable well. She hid part of her face with a face and looked as arrogant as her voice.
Behind her stood a few maid helping her here and there.
In front of her stood another girl.
This girl in particuler looked very dull. She had long black hair and azure blue eyes.
Her long black heir was covering her eyes, only slightly reveling the azure eyes in the ocational winds.
The said girl has a timid look on her face. appearing scared.
"Yes, sister. I will do that right away." The girl said.
"You better..." The haughty girl stood up, and made her way out of the scene. The timid girl looked at the departing figure and sighed in relief seeing the other girl and her maids go away. She then made her way away as well.
Well that was dramatic. Anyway.. if i am not wrong...
"It's her." Looking at the guide, confirmed the girl i am looking for is that girl. Not the haughty one. But the timid one.
A girl with long black hair and very discernible azure blue eyes, that feel as if they are shinning.
So she is the eleventh princess of this kingdom. The girl looks so young and timid. She doesn't looks like a princess should.
"Hm... should i follow her?" I do have maid duties to attend to, i don't really have time to follow her. But at the same time i do want to interact with her more. At least as much as i can.
"Let's follow her..." I decided to follow her in the end. I walked along the way where the girl went.
And after a while, i found the said girl. In the north garden, under a pretty big tree, there she was sitting while holding an open book in front of her.
She looked pretty focused.
*Crack!*
I had to intentionally step on a branch which made an appropriate sound. The girl seemed to have been startled at the sudden sound and looked at me.
"Uh... maid!" She sighed in relief.
"Hello." I greeted hello.
"Uh, yeah...i mean. Hello. Little one." She seems to be the introverted type.
Oh, well i can't say i am not one too.
And also, 'Little one?'
I know i am a child right now, but damn that hit's my adult pride so much.
"What are you reading?" I asked the girl, as i got closer.
"I..." The girl stuttered a little bit. "I am reading..."
"What are you reading..." I found the girls awkwardness quit cute.
"I am... reading a a novel."
"I see." I nodded. "Do you love reading novels." I asked the girl.
"Hm, i love them very much." She replied to me.
After that she relaxed around me as she told me the various kind of novels she liked.
"Do you read, novels too?" She asked me at one point.
"I do, if i get the time to do so." I do read novels. I find it interesting to see the world through someones else's perspective. However, i am not an avid fan of it.
"what kind of novel do you like?" She asked me.
"Me? Um.." What kind of novel do i like? Now that i think about it... what kind of novels do i like? "Dunno, anything beside dark stuff."
"Dark stuff?" She tilted her head in confusion.
"Yeah, you know things that are twisted. Since we humans have a tendency to project our selves in to novels plot. I usually avoid reading things that warp the mind. It can lead a person to dis...uh." I realized the little girl in front of me looked really confused.
"Uh, sorry. Don't mind it." I totally forgot the person i am talking to is a 12 year old girl. "Let's talk about something..."
"Is it bad?" The girl suddenly asked. "Is it bad to be evil?"
Well, that's a weird question coming from a twelve year old.
But looking at her guilty face i couldn't help but feel sorry for her for some reason.
So i got closer to her, and although it was hard to reach her head i did so and patted her. "Not really. It's not wrong to be a evil person." I assured her. "However, it's not right to be one either."
"How so?" She asked me.
"An evil person does evil, and a good person does good. However, why should you bound yourself to just being evil or good? You can be both, or even better you can be none. Do you know the best part?"
"What is the best part?"
"We humans can change. So you can be a good one second, and bad the next second. You can be 70% good and 30% bad. You can even be 0% good and 0% bad. It's all up to you." At the end of the sentence i decided to give her a smile which i usually don't do.
"Is that so?" The girl now had an indiscernible expression.
"Yap."
"Luna!" I suddenly heard someone call me. And realized that the head maid was looking for me. Uh, she must be angry since i skipped work.
"I need to go." I said to the girl. Giving her a last smile i stood up and went my way. "See you latter."
After i got to the head maid who was a looking for me, turns out she wasn't looking for me to scold me. But because, it was getting too late and my father aka Ron was done with his work. Which means it was time for me go back home with him.
Oh well what can i do.
So, after meeting with Ron i went home with him. The home being the inn for now.
Maybe i should ask Ron to buy a house.