Chapter 153 - Run to Your Arms (2/2)

”Tonight at nine.”

”How do we get there?” I frowned a bit.

”Use the other dimension to open the door right towards the village.” Siji replied casually.

Right, I had not had time to try that for a long distance place, but I guessed I could try it now. I shifted my eyes to the clock on my wall. It was almost nine o'clock.

”Let's go!” I stood up excitedly. Focusing my eyes and spiritual power, I could see the curtain that separated my world with Siji's. After a series of torture while meditating, I finally could use my power without closing my eyes, as if what I did was something usual for me.

In a minute, I finally reached a place I assumed as Satu Village. I even appeared in the front gate of the village and there were two people waiting there.

”Wecome to Satu Village, Master of First Army!” Both of them greeted me politely.

”Thank you.” I replied calmly. I needed to maintain a good image in front of them for now.

”We have prepared the place. This way, please!” The man led us to a big house in the village. Both Siji and I didn't say anything as we only followed them.

Before we entered the room, a man came and introduced himself as Sir Ahmad Ismail, the right hand man of the current King in Satu Village. I practically hid my expression since all I wanted to do was to exclaim over the King status. How could a village not have a chief but a King instead?

Anyway, we were requested to enter the room and had a seat. But, before that, Siji and I were asked to use a cloak to cover ourselves. Of course, I agreed. The cloak was so big it even covered my whole body. Where could I get this cloak, then?

I felt a bit awkward when I was asked to sit in the middle seat. But, they politely explained to me that since the King that should have been here to assess the candidates were not here, they asked me to sit on that seat, instead. They also assured me that no one would complain about it later.

Under their persistance, I could only surrender and put myself in the middle of Sir Ahmad and Siji who was so silent beside me.

Then, the trial began. Only after that, I noticed something was strange. I couldn't see the candidates clearly. Other than the number of candidates and the gender of both candidates, I couldn't see their faces and figure well.

But then, all of my confusion disappeared as I heard that they put the enchantment to make us judge objectively. So, it was like that.

Then, out of nowhere, we were asked to say one or two words. Siji didn't mention it to me! He even shook his head ahead of me and gestured that I had something to say. Damn him!

Raising my hand up, I put on a calm facade.

”Do your best. I'll be waiting for the best General to stand beside me in commanding the First Army.” I said casually and in low tone. I hope I managed to impress them that the Master of First Army was not a kid and could be reliable.

”Yes.” The woman candidate replied in a firm voice, but the other one didn't say anything.

I curiously looked at him. Even though it was not that clear, but I could still see his figure. Good figure. Not too muscular, lean but strong. He had the same body proportion as Siji's. I wonder if he was good looking, too.

”Candidate Number One, do you have any other questions?”

”Ehem, no.” He said, slowly. Maybe he was a bit embarassed since we caught him daydreaming. ”I will definitely do my best.” He added.

I didn't know why but I found myself being fixed on him. Why do I feel the need to see him closer? Now that I see it, he looks oddly familiar. Even his voice felt familiar. That pair of arms looks inviting, as if I had been there before. Should I try to run into his arms to see how much I found it familiar and whether I had been there or not?

Ah, what am I thinking? I nearly smacked my own forehead.