Become A Human In Another World
ACT 2: Chapter 42 - Lodging
"Uhh, I want to go to bed, but I don't dare!!" yahh, how else, even during my previous life, I had never roomed with a woman!
Well, I've been with my sister a few times, but it can't be counted.
Whatever. I'll sleep in the chair!
That's how I thought, when Aina started to be noisy. His sleep began to be unsettled, and moved here and there.
"Please stop!!" I jumped when Aina made a sek-uh no sound! I mean weird noise!
"I-please don't do that to me! I-I'll do anything!" Aina was still writhing while protecting her back. Moreover, his breathing became fast, even sweat started to pour out on his face.
Ahh, looks like he's having a nightmare. Did he dream about the torture he felt first?
Somewhat cruel, indeed. But there were actually many slaves who were tortured by their owners. Even by the slave trader himself.
Moreover, those who became slaves could not resist, either because of the slave seal or the slave collar. And obviously, many end up dying because of it. Otherwise, they just hope to die.
That is the meaning of being a real slave.
"Please stop! That hurts! Ahh!!" Aina almost shouted in that strange voice. His voice is even more dangerous!
Aina's voice really made my serious mind go out!! Why does he sound like that? Isn't that weird?
Oi oi! If this goes on, I'll be mistaken to do something to her! I don't want to be stamped "lolicon"!
"In this case, there is no other way!"
I immediately jumped into the bed, stroking his head slowly using my left hand. My right hand keeps setting limits with him.
Humm, this is how I calm my sister down when she's freaked out by the storm first. Hope this works!
She was a little crying when I elus her head. I don't understand why.
But clearly, her crying began to subside. His breathing returned to normal.
"Alright then, time-" I wanted to get up, but Aina's hands and feet started to take my right hand that was next to her, hugging her, turning her into a bolster.
I could see a calm smile on his sleeping face.
"Well, at least I won't be surprised by the sound he's making tonight. And he will also be calmer in sleep." I can only smile a little, staring at the sky of the room.
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"Good morning, I want to say that." I woke up, staring beside me. I still saw Aina who was fast asleep.
("Yeah, kids do need enough sleep!) I tried to take my hand off her slowly, then opened the window of the inn to breathe fresh air and welcome the morning sun. But baby, I woke up too early.
"Humm, maybe because I'm used to getting up around this hour." I yawned, trying to stretch my body.
Normally, I've cast as much magic as possible outside the barrier. To train my affinity for magic, and sometimes I destroy myself by spending my magic outdoors.
Ugh, after I remember, my practice was terrible.
"This is the day I met Suzu huh? Hmm, this is an important day." I nodded, then came out of the room. I didn't want to wake Aina, out of pity for her.
The inn was still quiet, because it was relatively early in the morning.
I walked down, towards the first floor. There are still some lanterns lit up, especially towards the kitchen and bathroom.
"Maybe I'll practice with my bare hands? I'm strong at magic, but I don't feel good enough at fighting without magic. It would be dangerous if there was a condition that said I had to fight without magic, I could have died." I muttered slowly while trying to walk silently.
I also trained my assassin skills!
Immediately, I headed for the vacant lot behind the inn. My dragon claw sword was taken, so it seems like I will practice relying on my own strength.
"Fuhh, it's cold. But nothing compared to my training!" I'm steadying the resolve.
The exercise was pleasant as it was accompanied by the sound of soft flowing water, like flowing my mind, calming me down.
Because I've often heard that this kind of exercise is all that matters is calm, right?
?!
"Who's there?!" I immediately turned around when I sensed someone using a concealment skill and approached towards me.
One second, two seconds, no answer.
"I repeat. Who's there?!" I hardened my voice, preparing to use the [Sharp Eyesight] and [Intimidate] skills. [Intimidate] I'm level up, so anyone would shudder to accept this.
"Wah wow. Be calm. Young people today are so excited, aren't they?" Someone came out from where I was watching him earlier. A mother of about 40 years old came out of it, carrying a tray with some water.
Seeing that, I immediately took my clothes, trying to hide my face. It would be dangerous if ajh knew that I was human!!
"It's okay, son. I already know that you're human." Said spontaneous.
"Eh?!"
"But you're amazing yeah, being able to realize my [Stealth]." The answer. Heh? Whatisit? He knows I'm human? And again, he has the [Stealth] skill? Isn't that a rare skill? Please one by one!
I cool my body, put my clothes back on. Wouldn't want to walk slowly towards that mother.
"Sit. You must be tired." He offered me a drink. Ugh, I was a little suspicious and curious about him. But it seems like there is no problem to accept this.
"So, where do you know that?" I'm curious.
Why is my disguise so open so easily? Am I stupid for not being able to hide it well? Yep. It seems like the most appropriate answer, because a lot of people can know who I am.
"Well, I'm just guessing. And you seem to be an adventurer. And you're very strong to know." He gave a vague answer.
"I too, was once an adventurer. And I've reached rank A!" He's bragging himself.
I can't believe it a little. Is there someone with A rank here? How lucky to follow me!
"But, after marriage, I stopped being adventurous, and chose to raise my son. Sure, it's a tough choice, isn't it?" Ask her. I still have a cautious attitude towards him.
"You know, I'm the Beast Race. That's why I know you're human." He smiled mockingly.
I've guessed. Otherwise, the possibility for my disguise to be uncovered is very small. Well, I also shouldn't rely on the disguise of [Fake]'s passing status in fact.
It would be safer to use the [Change] skill but it was clearly a somewhat complicated skill.
"So, don't you want to make fun of me? Or maybe, you want to use this?" Without telephoning, it might be better to question him.
"ahaha! Don't put on that face! After seeing the movement earlier, I'm sure you're not a weak person."
"We Beasts, looking at others with power. Simply put, we are a race with muscle brains. So I think talking to the Beast race will be easy, because you just need to show me your strength."
"And so, that's why we look down on the people below us. And again, I can feel a great aura from your sword, that's what I decided you to enter." Further.
"Hoo, so isn't it because you tolerate humans here?" I tried to lure him.
"Well, you can call it that. I also have limits on people I should call, you know!" He answered lifting the tray with the water.
He started walking away, and strangely, without a sound! What a terrible skill!
"Oh yes, boy! If you want to be a real adventurer later, don't hide your race and your name anymore! Because you'll need it later!" He said he left me away.
Really a strange person.