[Hermes]
*sigh*
I sat down on the floor from exhaustion and dozed off. I'm tired… It was not my fault right? It all just fell because of that damned wave. And why does Kid have to be the one who got off? It's so unfair!
"Ghad, I'll be needing to go for a spa or something. I'll get some body massage and find some quests to do after that." Then suddenly, a pop up window made me get a little startled
'Song Festival Contest: Accept Quest?'
'Yes' 'No'
"Oh? Are we already near the island? And a singing contest too… Hmmm… Let me see the rewards…"
"Quest Description…" then the quest window was replaced into a bigger one.
'Every 10 years, the Goddess of Silence would come to visit this island to listen to the people's song and happiness. Being pleased to the people's serenade to her, she blesses the island for protection from all forms of harm…'
'Quest Reward: 100,000 beri and 25,000 exp'
"Hmmmm, the reward looks good and I never got to sing for awhile… So I should accept this quest…" then I clicked YES and the window disappeared. I went towards the storage room— where they finally decided to be my bed— and rummaged at the clothes that Camie~san bought with me.
Red? Nope! Blue… not yet today… Black? Nahhh, next time…
"Ohh…" I smiled at the clothing set that I am holding right now. It was a green sleeveless turtleneck and a matching green adventurer's pants with 4 pockets. I grinned and thanked her for choosing something that suits me.
I stripped and changed into my pants. It was a bit lose but enough to hang in my thin waist. I was about to change into my turtleneck until someone busted in getting my attention.
"Oi, little shit… We—" he paused at stared at me good for 2 minutes. Yeah, I know I know, I'm thin. But I'm still not used to people staring at my thin figure…
"Oi oi oi… Have mercy on me, Ookami(Wolf). I'm but bones no flesh…" he growled at me and slammed the door angrily
"Hurry up or you'll stay on watch, you little fucker!" then he angrily stormed away from the room making me sigh and continue on wearing my clothes. Once I was finished, I went out to the deck to look for Kid and only to find out he just left me with the others
"That sadist bastard… What did I do this time?!" then someone threw something at the back of my head (already a habit of people) making me fall down with my face first on the floor. I groaned and looked for the suspect and saw Wire standing right at my back with a bored face. I rubbed my head and looked at the object on the ground which was beri.
"This is—"
"Killer left it for you since you're slow on changing. I'm on guard for now, so go before I decide on making you my jester…" I sweat dropped and took the money on the ground. I muttered 'Thank You' before I jumped and left the ship.
'Killer~nii is really nice… Though I must not overuse his kindness to me… I should find a quest that would give me a big pay…'
"Hmmm… normally, this won't be in some adventure MMORPG games buuuuut…"
"Quest Tracking…" then noting happened. I sighed and felt a bit disappointed but suddenly, a pop up window appearing out of nowhere one after another. I panicked and fell on the ground with my butt.
"STOP!" then it stopped appearing that made me sigh in relief.
"Seriously, I'm not doing that again… That was freaky…" I exited all of the windows exceptfor one that I could I can do and has a good reward.
'Break the Ice: Accept Quest?'
'Yes' 'No'
"Quest description…" the window was replaced to a larger one
'Help the cold hearted Old Man find love inside his heart…'
'Quest Reward: 85,000 beri, A rare bottle of Wine, 500 exp'
Though the experience given was only little, the other rewards looked worth taking the risk. A rare Wine bottle? Good, I can at least give it to Heat since he looked bored in the ship and had nothing to do. I accepted the quest and wandered around the streets. Good thing there was no Marines running around this place or Kid will get in trouble.
"Nee~ nee~ Onii~chan! Can you buy these flowers~?" I looked at the little girl tugging at my pants. I sat down to level with her height and smile
"What flowers are you selling there, little one?" she lifted her little flower basket with red spiky flowers. It was beautiful and it made my heart beat fast for no reason… Just like how I first saw Kid in anime…
"It's beautiful…" I was about to pick up one flower but one elder slapped my hand and pulled the little girl away harshly
"What are you doing, Casse?! Didn't I tell you to not pick up these flowers?!" he scolded the poor girl that made me confused. Then he looked at me and bowed down with apology
"I'm so sorry sir! Please don't touch these flowers, they are poisonous!" I stared down to the basket that fell on the ground when he pulled the girl.
"Poisonous…?" he nodded and bowed down again
"These are called fear flowers. It only grows here since this island is visited by the Goddess of Silence. These flowers were cursed by the Goddess because of the person who took care of it. The rest of the story is still unknown. But for now please forgive—"
"HAHAHA!" I laughed loudly making the guy startled. I was sure there was a blush creeping in my cheeks cause I rarely smile like this. I took the basket and picked up one of the flowers. I took a good look at it then placed it above my ear with my hair supporting it.
"Young lady, doesn't it look beautiful?" she blushed and nodded happily. The guy just stared and kept silent
"How much for this?"
"10 beri for each!" then I gave her 150 beri(since it was 15 in all) and waved my goodbye cause I was going to leave. Everyone in the town gave me glances that made me think that it was because of the poisoned flower on my ear. But I didn't mind them. I was happy. I mean I AM happy. This feeling from before, I know this. Yes, my love at first sight. But to think I will feel this thing again…
"Oh? Hey!" I heard Killer~nii's voice so I turned and saw him outside a bar with a few things flying out from it. I got a little confused but then knew that Kid was doing all this stupidity. I went near and watched the trouble the idiot is making
"Do I have to guess what..?" he shook his head and we both sighed. I looked at me again and noticed the flower on my ear
"That's…" I touched the flower and smiled
"Yup… It's a Fear Flower. Want some?" I raised the basket but then he shook his head. We both looked back at Kid who was now torturing the red coated guy
"It suit's you… Red suits you…" I looked at him questioningly. Did I hear something wrong? I think I misheard him. Yep, it's probably like that. Yup, no doubt, I need to get some check up…
"Kid, that's enough… You're getting all the attention. We should hurry up and restock so that we could set sail tomorrow since the Log Pose will set this midnight…" he grunted and grabbed the red coated guy and some of his underlings. They looked really beaten up and unconscious. I pity them though, but that's what they get from messing up with Kid. They deserve it…
"You…" he looked at me briefly then looked at Killer
"Get some wood and make a cross. We're tying up these shits…" Killer~nii nodded and went to cut some wood. Kid walked passed me making me a bit pissed off since he was ignoring me. I huffed and left since I have nothing to do with him anyway. I wandered around the town forgetting that I met up with the others and looked for the Old Man the quest was talking about. When I heard some shouting, I got the feeling that I found the one I'm looking for
"Get out! GET OUT! I don't need worthless brats inside my bar!" an old man threw a poor guy out of the bar and made him run off while crying. He huffed grumpily and went back inside. I went to the bar and entered it. It was small and comfy. T also had a piano too! Cool!
"What do you want?!" I jumped when the old man spoke to me with a harsh tone
"I-uh… want to— get a job! I can do anything!" yeah, just to soften your hard freezing heart…
"Che! Then hurry up and go to the kitchen! Cook something that is edible!" I ordered out loudly making me sigh and went to the pointed kitchen
"Old geezer…" I whispered but he seems to hear it
"What did you say?!"
"NOTHING!"
/TO BE CONTINUED/