Aksaberyl
Reliable Robbers

..."In the end, I'm the only one you have."...

...~ Altman ~...

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I smelled Lavender's scent in this room, the scent that my grandmother and mother liked and then dropped to me. Outside I also heard the laughing voices of the servants chatting. And behind the door of this room I could hear the chatter among the knights who were on guard.

I sat there waiting for my mother to come.

I see myself in the mirror, my body is still not high. I was wearing a long milk-brown dress with no motif with a few touch of jewel on the waist as well as a braided crown hairstyle that made my appearance charming.

While I was praising myself so beautiful in front of this mirror, I heard a scream from outside and turned into an unrelenting commotion.

With curiosity and surprise I tried to see what was outside through the window of this room.

Many servants who ran around here and there protected themselves from swords in the hands of a group of people dressed all covered. They swung the sword indiscriminately and I don't know what the motive was.

Blood poured everywhere, all the knights confronted them. With the eyes of my own head I saw the inevitable battle, their numbers were indeed few but why in an instant did the knights belonging to my family fall?

Who are they really?

Degs..

Someone saw me above.

My feelings are not good.

I quickly walked out of the room to pick up a sword, if I were silent then I would die. Without hesitation I took out that sword and walked towards that battle.

But when I got there, I saw three people I loved had been pierced by a sword right in the heart. My heart was ditching, my legs were not strong enough to stand up and the sword in my hand just slipped off. Dad, Mom, Grandma, their deaths are my greatest grief.

"You too must die" shouted someone from behind me.

I have no strength to resist, do I have to accept my destiny like this? Then die as horribly as father, mother and grandmother?

I cried in despair.

"Keep your sword away from her, asshole!" yell at someone behind me.

I looked back and found the body of a grown man who was fighting back against me. The sound of sword friction mixed with the cries of the people, the scent of lavender replaced with the scent of blood that was fishy and as I looked around me his place changed.

Not in the courtyard, now I was in the middle of the forest. Why did I move?

"Beryl run!!!!" said someone who came with a horse.

I looked at her in shock, Wasa?

Why is he here?

"Run from here Beryl, run fast" he exclaimed again.

When Wasa was telling me to run when the enemy saw the gap to injure him, with my own eyes I saw Wasa's shoulder that was wounded by the enemy's sword.

"Shy!!" I shouted at him.

I was intending to get close to her but someone closed my eyes.

"Don't go there, he'll be fine. I don't want you to get hurt, so we need to get out of here" she whispered.

This strange voice made me rustle.

And to answer his words I just nodded weakly.

My limp body just lifted her, in bridal style I hugged the stranger.

"You'll be safe with me, Beryl" she said softly.

I feel the grip of someone's warm hand is also elusan in my head that makes me comfortable. Slowly the event I saw faded, the fishy scent of blood disappeared. And replaced with the scenery in front of me, anxious Wasa.

This man is always there when I need him, I hope he will always be happy with his partner later.

"You're sober?" ask her slowly.

And I just nodded.

"Thank God, I thought I'd lose you" she said in relief.

What does he mean?

"You've had a high fever since you fainted in the harbor, all sorts of ways I've done to bring your fever down. Last night I couldn't sleep to make sure you were okay or not. Thank goodness now you're conscious." she continued.

"Aah Wasa's... I'm making you worry again, aren't I?" ask me weakly.

"Yeah, you always make me worry half to death" he said straightforwardly.

I laughed a little at his answer.

"Why laugh? I seriously said it" he said again.

"Yes you answered like you have feelings for me or do you have feelings for me, Wasa?" my tease.

But what I hope is beyond my expectations. I thought she would answer no but why is her face flushed? Or maybe it's true?

"Wasa.." I said softly.

"Yes, Beryl" she replied.

"Hmm sorry, my question makes you uncomfortable." I said.

That kind of question goes to the limit, I might tease him with such a question. No way, he already had feelings for other women. And I just think of him as a guy friend in general.

"It's nothing Beryl. I'll make potato porridge for you."

And Wasa just left in front of me.

My mind bares at the dream that feels real, what does that dream mean. How many times have I dreamed of something strange since moving dimensions and I don't get any answers if I think of this alone.

Should I share my dream with Wasa? But I promised to open my trust in him.

I glanced towards Wasa who was cooking, her light movements, her way of cooking, I noticed her.

"Wasa, what do you think of someone who transitions dimensions into his past?" ask me.

"Move dimensions? Does that really exist?" ask her back.

"I think it exists" I replied.

Because I'm one of them, Wasa.

"I can't believe it, that kind of thing is just a weird squatter dog" she replied casually.

"But if it's true, how? For example, in the people closest to you that." said me again.

It's only natural that if he doesn't believe me, I don't believe what happened to me at the beginning.

"I don't know, unless he says something honest to me maybe I can believe it's true" she replied.

"I'm done cooking, let's eat Beryl." said Wasa and walked towards me.

Her quick hands helped me to sit facing her. I wanted to reach for the spoon in the bowl of his homemade potato porridge but my hands were prevented.

"Let me feed you, huh?" pinta on me.

And just a mouthful of porridge came into my mouth, I just stared at it for a long time. He is too.

There was no talk between us, my mouth was reluctant to say anything, just accept the bribe and it was a relief to my heart.

Without feeling one bowl of his artificial potato porridge run out, he smiled looking at me.

"Smart girl" he said while stroking my head.

You're too considerate, Wasa.

"Well, my hair can get tangled, Wasa" I said to make her stop.

"rubbery? But I'm glad it's like this" she replied, and of course she's ruffling my hair.

"Belvin......"

One pinch slid to his waist.

And she quickly moved away from me laughing, her laughter so bright. Thank goodness her feelings are now happy.

I stared at the window, the weather outside was still bright. Several times I have seen the Passer Montanus birds flying in front of my window, they are so free and carefree, I envy.

"Why daydream?" tegur Wasa's.

I looked towards her and threw my simple smile at her.

"When I saw them" pointed me at the Passer Montanus bird.

"It's kombucha tea for you" she tasted on me.

I grabbed the glass from her hand, feeling the warmth of this tea make me happy. I like the warmth.

"You likey?" ask Wasa.

"Like, it's delicious" I praise you.

"This is the tea I made myself from fermentation" he continued with a smile.

"You're so talented" praise me again.

"Hmm I hesitate to say this but if I don't say I'll keep wondering. Are you really okay? Where were you while I was talking to Neo? What happens when I leave you alone? please be honest with me Beryl" she told me with a face filled with curiosity.

Okay Wasa...

"I intended to walk around for a while while waiting for you to finish talking to Neo but a commotion lured me to get closer to the source of the sound. I eavesdropped on their awkward conversation, I knew I was sassy from eavesdropping but I was curious at the time" I said.

My gaze was straight ahead, given the events of yesterday that almost threatened my life.

"And now I'm sorry I did that."

"Repent?" ask her.

"Yes, my life is almost threatened because of that." I continued.

Sure enough, Wasa's reaction was according to my expectations, she was shocked.

"Then because I got caught, I ran as far away from those who were chasing me as possible. Until I found a place to hide from them. I waited and kept waiting until you called me, at that moment I felt like I would be safe and out of hiding. Then I passed out as you said, so that's what happened yesterday" I said.

Mimik Wasa's face is still the same, at least I've been honest with her.

"Why should they come after you? Have you been eavesdropping on dangerous talk?" her question ensured with a sharp eye highlight.

"Yes, dangerous talk" I said.

"About?"

"Drug Transaction." I replied.

"What?!"

"Maybe they're afraid I'm leaking it to someone else so they're after me. Ta. Buti before I ran, I saw an old man called the captain was listening to one of his men because it was too late to send drugs to the one eye member. I felt sorry for her, but I couldn't help so I ran away and I loved her, Wasa." I assured her.

"Oh my God, Beryl!" exclaim Wasa to me.

"You know what you'll face if you get caught?" ask her with a serious face.

I-i know..

"You'll die if you catch them" he said in frustration.

I don't want that to happen either, Wasa.

But I just kept quiet, my tongue too faint to answer her questions. I know now his feelings are messed up, so am I. His anger was also obvious.

"Never again eavesdrop on other people's conversations, Beryl. You don't know what danger will come your way, especially if there's no me. Drug transactions are illegal in this kingdom, if caught by the palace then the death penalty will be borne. And about the members of the one eye or who are known for reliable robbers are also famous for the danger here, Beryl. They don't look at feathers to finish off their opponents" he warned me.

"I don't want you to be involved with them, their choice is only two, dead or alive" he continued

I know that it's dangerous but my crazy curiosity wants to know more about them, good robbers.

"Well, I promise I won't do that again, but can you tell me more about them? I mean, about the great robber." I asked.

He just looked at me and didn't answer my question. Is it possible that she was angry at me for asking her to tell me more clearly?

Yes, I deserve my anger.

I turned my gaze from her to the wooden floor of this old house, I knew it would be a waste, maybe she wouldn't tell me.

"I have to go first, there's something I have to do" he said.

He stood up from his sitting position earlier then took the robe he was about to wear and sheathed back his sword on the waist.

Suddenly he grabbed my hand.

"Please promise me that you won't come out as long as I'm gone. I'll see you tomorrow night, as long as it stays home. We don't know if they're still after you or not" he said.

And I can't avoid it because of his gaze.

"Ba. alright, I promise." I replied.

He walked away from me and disappeared behind the old door. I heard the sound of the horse's legs moving away, from behind this open window I saw her leaving, I don't know where the man went but I hope God will protect him wherever he is.

Slowly the twilight began to appear, it did not feel like it was a few hours after Wasa left I sat in front of the window. Daydreaming and silent here, I miss my life before changing dimensions. I can relax while watching tv and accompanied by my favorite snack. Or immersing myself in warm water to fill my free time at dusk.

Nah!

If I continue to daydream and remain silent this way the loneliness will be more attached to me.

Even though my steps are still shaky, I still force my feet to continue shopping towards the bathroom. Now my body feels sticky, maybe taking a shower not only refreshes my body but my mind.

After the shower I dried my body in front of the fireplace, stared at the firewood that turned into fire and then channeled its warmth in this room.

No matter what my life used to be like, what memories are stored in it and how to get me back to my world before I move on this dimension.

Maybe it's not without reason that I'm here, maybe I'm destined to finish things that haven't been resolved here. Whatever it is, I'll be ready to face it.

I just hope that my past memories come up and become a clue for me to step into this dimension.

Geck... Geck.. Geck...

Someone knocked on my door.

"Hmm Beryl, are you inside?" ask someone from outside.

Who's yaa?

"I'm OL" she said again.

OL? The noble lord I accidentally met in the information market right?

I carefully opened the door to make sure she was OL right or not.

And.....

"OLS? Hello." I'm polite.

He replied with his smile covered in that robe.

"May I go inside, it's not good to talk in front of the door" he said.

"Ah yes, forgive me. Please come in, OL"

After he entered the house I immediately locked the door, I allowed myself to sit in one of the empty chairs. I still remember how he entertained guests, I made him a warm drink from tea and some pieces of bread brought wasa earlier.

"Please eat it, OL." I said to him.

"Thank you, Beryl." Give it back.

I noticed that he was drinking and eating, his eating ethics were very good. He was clearly one of the nobles in this kingdom.

"The food and drinks are good, are you doing it yourself?" ask her curious.

"Honestly, it's not." I replied.

"Oh yeah? I think it's made you" he continued.

The man in front of me slowly opened the cloak that covered him and placed his seat next to his. With a very stylish she combed her hair backwards using her fingers.

A handsome face, beautiful eyes and a good body make me unable to escape from looking at him. I admit, he looks more handsome than Wasa.

Aah Wasa forgive me....

"Just at the core of OL, what are you doing here?" ask me who was curious.

This may sound disrespectful, but I can't accept any guests other than Wasa. Because the only one close to me is him.

"I didn't mean anything, I was going home and through here so because I saw your house I was hoping to stop by. I thought you weren't at home and meant to cover my intentions, but after thinking about it a few times we met I wanted to stop by." she said.

I just stared at her, making sure she wasn't lying to me.

"I'm not a bad person, so you don't feel suspicious" he continued, throwing a smile.

Should I trust her?

"Hmm how are you? I haven't seen you in the market in a few days" she asked.

"You're stalking me, aren't you?" tease me with the sharp look I made.

"Aaa. I don't mean that." she argued

His confused face made me unable to help but laugh.

"Ooh so the lord of nobility can have such a face huh" my tease again.

"Stop it. later you regret teasing me like that." she said again.

"Oh yeah, if that's what I'm waiting for" I told her.

She looked at me who was still laughing at her, no matter how but I could feel her gaze aimed at me was a warm gaze.

"You're beautiful when you laugh, Beryl" she said.