Chapter 38: ~First Adventure.~ (2/2)

She doesn't seem to fear that I would run away. Probably she would catch me in no time if I tried to run.

Her strange silence is awkward. But I guess there is no point in trying to explain anything to me. She thinks of me as a one year old child. Nobody you could hold a conversation with.

Should I try to reveal myself? No. Bad idea. That would give away my only trump card.

I watch while Tori assembles a para glider on the snowy meadow! The fuuuck!? Since when does this world have such concepts? In this world I never heard of flying before.

After she is done, Tori starts to lash me to her chest like a caterpillar. I still don't say a word and Tori skilfully uses the meadow as a runway.

Urgh! Did I ever mention that I am afraid of great heights? It can't be helped, I start to squirm in fear and Tori shuts me down again.

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HOT! So hot! I think I will get a heatstroke! It's dark and the air is bad! One moment! That feels like a deja vu.

The bitch bagged me up again! And she gagged me up too this time!

“Tjena! You are back! Took you long enough. How is the situation in the north?” I hear a female voice.

Tori's voice answers. “Something is definitely going on in Sarn. There are strange artefacts wherever you look and even the commoners have access to them. But it will take a lot of time to inform you of everything.”

“Then please stick to the most important points for the moment.”

“Very well. It actually hard to find something to start with. I will go with the Asceron household first.....” From there follows a lengthy explanation on my family and how Ascathon seemed to be the source of the inventions.

“Hmmm. That seems to prove my theory. It looks to be much worse than I thought. He is really trying to advance the world by leaps and bounds. Anything else?” The voice doesn't sound exactly happy with the report.

“Yes. I brought something of value to Ascathon. As you ordered.” I feel my bag being lifted and placed somewhere else not exactly gentle.

Then I am being unpacked again and look straight into the eyes of a smiling beautiful woman. She has white hair and wears a really stylish dress.

Her expression drops as she recognizes me, or better 'what' I am. She looks at Tori whose real name seems to Tjena and then the white haired woman headpalms herself.

I take a look around and realize why it's so hot. Outside the window I see desert and a big city. The room around me looks like an office. There is a writing table with a chair, a couch is in the corner of the room and multiple shelfs with books are at the walls.

The white haired woman in front of me points a finger in my direction and an accusing gaze wanders towards Tjena.

“Please explain ~THAT!~”

“You said that I should bring something of importance to Ascathon as a bargaining chip. His daughter was the ideal choice. Small, easy to carry and important to both, him and his wife.” Tjena answers without any remorse or hesitation.

The white haired lady gives me a forced smile and pulls the gag from my mouth. “Haaah. Tjena … Tjena. What should I do with you. How can we have a normal discussion with them after abducting their child. You are so smart most of the time. How can you get such stupid ideas occasionally.”

“It wasn't a good idea? I thought that we could blackmail him to do as we want, as long as we have his daughter as a hostage.” Tjena looks confused.

“Tjena! Abducting someone's child is a sure fire recipe to direct their wrath at you. Even I know that.” The white haired lady starts to absent mindedly pat my head.

Maybe I should push some tears out and start to scream now? It feels like an opportune moment!

“M...”

The white haired woman turns her attention towards me. “M?”

“MmmamaaAAAAAAA!”

Tjena starts to raise her hand with a pointed finger and I immediately shut up. Okay. That wasn't a good idea. But I press out some tears just in case.

“Tjena? What do you intend to do with that finger?” The white haired woman looks a little angry now.

Tjena's expression becomes a little doubtful and she thinks for a second before answering.

“Shut her up?”

*Smack*

Whoa! The white lady gave her an epic clout! Tjena is wriggling on the floor. Then the white lady turns back towards me.

“~Haaah. So what do we do with you?~”

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