14xx/09/20 Johannes Calendar
150 days since arrival….
The Captain and I has just finished watching the stars. Was surprised to see that it was almost identical to the one back home, even the North Star is unchanged. The flight of albatross carries the promise of land. The wind brought a sense of peace and comfort. The Captain smiled at me and told me that if there's nothing more going on, we will arrive around 5 days afterward or so.
The Captain then confided on me a new deal. Kael, Oskar and Natsuki while competent fighters, are no scholars of Makinas like me. He asked me if I would be interested in serving the King of San Ilia as part of his royal research team. Brilliant people, he said. But they were limited by their lack of information, which I have in abundance seeing that I came from the world where such Makinas are commonplace. I will be compensated with prestige and wealth beyond measure, as the kingdom is a major power player within the region.
It took me a minute to think about it. I told him that I haven't decided yet, and I wished to keep my option open. He smiled, and told me his name, which I will not disclose for security. If I change my mind, I can just talk to the king himself and he will show me the way.
On one hand, it's a royal commission! Imagine how much I can milk them just like how I did back in Port Ilias. Imagine the number of resources and power I can get working under actual government in this world. It would open many doors I might need to continue my journey.
But on the other hand, my priority has always been the same; finding Hito and finding the exit. Shackling myself to a permanent job would slow that process to a crawl. Not to mention having to answer to a higher person than me. I like money, but I also like being my own boss. Less complication that way.
Decisions, decisions. Our team's destination has always been San Ilia. If the White Rabbit didn't send me more of her cryptic message, I'll stay around a few days and make my decision.