Ill look in the catalog now. The lady smiled at us. I looked in a large book and began to look for something. Flipping through the pages. So here it is. Thoren the third assistant of the magician will help you. She is in the three hundred and second office. Here is your pass. She gave a piece of paper with a seal. Its good that here is the same bureaucracy as everywhere else. I wont get lost here.
Thanks beauty. We are going. The eagle girl said and we went.
Beautiful spiral staircase. On it ran two children with small horns. Boy and girl ten years old. The boy danced a strange dance, and the girl clapped her hands and sang a song.
Peace will come and peace will go, but our savior will come.
What kind of savior is this? I asked the girl. Her two yellow pigtails seemed ridiculous to me.
Savior that will change the world. She said cheerfully.
Uncle dont pester my fiancee. Your lady next to you stands her little or something, thats what kind of bust she has. I do not understand what the ladies find in such freaks. The boy said, covering the girl with himself. Well, the defender has been found. I noticed he had a reptile tail. The horns also stuck out of the hair. Three jokes.
I am not his lady. He is my prey. Aralia said. Her figure is really lovely.
So its wonderful, you will become my second wife. It will be cool. Will you clean up the toys for me? Get jam from the top shelves for me, and for Masha too. The first wife in the harem. And you will be second. You will read scary tales to me. And then my grandmother only reads for children. And Im not a child anymore.
No, Im her prey and shes my girlfriend, though she doesnt know it yet. But Ill get my way.
Proudly puffing out my chest, I said. I used to inspire fear in the hooligans in the area. After all, he beat them more than once.
Oh sure. I wont lie with this. Aralia laughed. Just like children. And the most offensive lady dwarf Galina at the counter smiled maliciously.
Yah you. I felt offended, and I went ahead and left them laughing behind. Something needs to be done about the outside. If this is the world of magic, then there must be an enchantment to cure the curse, either potions or decoctions. I dont want to live the rest of my days like this. Although you can buy a mask to start. And this is an idea.
Found the office I needed quickly. He asked a passing man in glasses and a robe, he pointed to the red door. He entered without waiting for his companion. Let the laughs continue with the children. Didnt knock. May this world meet the new evil me. Near the window stood a demon with blue skin and two yellow horns. In a red military uniform. Three mugs on shoulder straps. He is clearly an officer. He stood not alone, but hugging an angel girl with white wings and the same white shoulder-length hair. Dressed in a loose white tunic. The lady is clearly beautiful, but painfully sad. Apparently it was not a rush of passion. The demon only consoled the lady. Although clearly with hidden intentions. I dont trust demons. The room was simple. Large white writing chair, sofa and three chairs. Behind the table were folders with various documents. I remembered the offices in which I worked part-time in my youth.
You were not taught to knock, young man. Said the angel all in tears. We had a serious conversation here.
I dont care about your conversation. I am a hero from another world. Lady Aralia brought me here. Wants to receive an award. I want to get out of this filthy world. I said and unceremoniously sat down on a chair near the table. Very comfortable chair covered with velvet. I havent sat on these yet.
Okay, Alphonse, well talk later. Tell me about your problems. The lady said. The demon with a twisted face left the office. I looked at the lady who sat next to me in a chair at the table. That means whos the mage here. Thoren third assistant mage
At that moment, my companion entered the room by knocking. She bowed and sat down next to me. What kind of manners to bow to everyone. There was silence. I dont like those moments.
Give me an angel award. My future lady wants money. I said the first thing that came to mind.
You cant talk to her like that, although she is the third assistant, she is a magician. Aralia said, grabbing my hand. She doesnt mind cutting her nails. Ripped off all the skin.
Thank you lady for such words. But the question is. How could a hero come into our world. We mages didnt know about it. There were no signs, no signs. There are no major wars. There are no princes of darkness or self-proclaimed lords. All is quiet in the world.
My ex turned out to be a witch. Thats what kicked me out here. Thought I was cheating on her. But its not. So there is another hero in this world. The lady that I saved. Although she must be very far away from me. Thats what the witch told me. My ex Regina. Saying her name sent a chill through my body. On the faces of the ladies, the same changes took place. There was fear. Even horror.
You slept with Regina Kostlyava, the destroyer of peoples. The scourge of mankind- Thoren said. She was afraid to speak.
Dont say her name or shell curse you too. Aralia said while covering her mouth.
Yes, I slept with Regina many times. And what is it? I did not understand the meaning of the question.
She is five thousand years old and she is old. The elf hero Kalevan seduced her and tricked her into the portal hundreds of years ago. There are various rumors about her. That she will return to avenge us for this. Although I didnt believe them. Her old king seduced and dishonored her in his youth. Then he gave it around to his soldiers. She fled into the woods, wounded. There she was looked out by the old witch Anna Crystal Eye. Regina became a strong witch. Got revenge on everyone. In place of that country is now the sea. Flooded it all. Here is such a legend.
It doesnt matter. Will you give money to my companion?
Oh sure. Such information is valuable. Toren took out a pouch and put it on the table. One hundred gold. We must urgently notify the council of magicians. We need to gather people. Announce mobilization.
I love money. Aralia happily took the money in her hand, then they disappeared.
Why did the bag disappear? I asked, not believing my eyes.
I put it in the void. Isnt it in your world?
We dont have magic.
The ladies paused and looked at each other. Toren visibly calmed down.
So Regina is in a world without magic. It changes everything. She went to great lengths to send you here. So there is no threat.
I will not return the money. The lady eagle said menacingly, putting her hand to the blade on her belt.
No, keep the money. This news is even better.
I want to take the hero as my partner in the adventurers guild. Aralia said removing her hand from the blade.
Its your right. But I dont see any magical powers in it. He is also not strong as a warrior. Although the mind is visible. Here are the numbers going up. Maybe an alchemist. Toren bent down and pulled two blades of grass from a shelf. handed them to me- Here, try to make a potion out of them.
Good. I took them in hand. Turned it over, sniffed it smells like mint. What to do with them?
Here is stupid. Tell"potions get ready»and all. Aralia said angrily.
Potions, get ready. Then, after some thought, I added. The most powerful. The herbs in my hand shook, glowed, and a second later I had a glass vial with a red potion in my hand. Here it is. What a joy. First time I see this. I handed the potion to Thoren.
Heres the oddity. She fiddled with the vial in her hands. Then she opened it. I sniffed. She took a sip. Strong potion. New. Restores strength and health. But I see such effects for the first time. Ive only heard about them in legends. You really are a hero. Champion from another world. Ill leave the potion for myself for experiments. Who sent you here?
You know Regina. I said evil. I did not want to remember the former witch.
No, Im not talking about that. You could be sent to any world. Ours is not the only one. We know it. But who exactly brought you to our world. And for what purpose. Here is the riddle. We need to sort out the mages. And we will look for your girlfriend. So in the guild of adventurers is the right place for you. Maybe you can find it before us. She began rummaging again on the table shelf. Here are your new papers. Spell"Name and status».
She handed me a sign with my name and status.
From the guild bonus you thirty gold. There is a note in the corner about it.
I watched. Yes, there is.
There is one condition. For now, dont tell anyone that youre a hero from another world. And then you will be called to battle. With your fortune, you will lose and dishonor all the heroes that came to us before you. We wouldnt want that. And dont talk about your world to everyone. Aralia can be your partner from this day on. And responsible for you. This is clear?
We nodded. I didnt want to talk about my world of developed future.
Sell the potion, but with a note that it was made by the magicians in the guild. Here are the papers. A scroll appeared out of thin air, which she handed to Aralia. Dont forget to pay taxes. You are now a hero, a citizen of the Yarov state. And sorry for asking, but whats wrong with your face. It doesnt look like a curse. Were you born this way?
No, its a curse. Witch did. You dont have a cure for this. Or even masks?
Sorry hero there is no such potion. Maybe do it yourself. from these herbs.
She grew five blades of grass from the shelf. Handed it over to me. The smell is floral, and maybe lemon.
Potion to remove my curse. I want to become as handsome as before so that the ladies stick to me. The herbs in her hands became a bubble of bright red liquid. I drank it in one gulp. Is there an effect?
No, youre still the same freak. Maybe it takes time. In the meantime, it has not worked, here is the mask. The magician again began to dig in the boxes. Yes, they are simply bottomless or there is emptiness. I didnt understand her principle. There she is. She took out a beautiful mask. All covered in gold and jewels. The thing is expensive. But it suits you. It has a healing feature and increases stamina. Mask of the lord of darkness. She changes to her master.
I liked the mask. I tried it on. Covers the entire face. It has two large cutouts for the voice and for the nose. Aralia created a mirror. I liked the look. Became like a man.
In it, you are just written handsome. Your body is strong and lean. Aralia said touching my pumped up arms. But then she pulled them away. But underneath, youre a freak.
Yes, the mask suits you as a hero. Dont take it off. You can then visit me in it. But already alone. Lets talk. I recently lost my husband. At war with the trollsdied. Come comfort the widow.
Yes, what happened to them. A real magical mask. I will cherish her. Maybe the potion is partially working.
Maybe Ill go. I looked at the ladies. Apparently they cant talk anymore. We need to go to the Adventurers Guild. Lets talk later beautiful mage.
Began to go out. Aralia followed me.
My friend Gaora works in the guild, she will serve you out of turn. And he will give the best assignments. Say something from me. Better pass this note. The magician began to write a note on a piece of paper with a pen. Just a couple of lines and handed me. I came and took it. She grabbed my hand. Claws and she did not interfere with cutting. Come in the evening to the house of one thousand three hundred and three Magic street do not linger. I was alone for a long time. My husband was in the war for a year. Waited for him.
I gently pulled my hand away. He nodded his head and left the office. Strange Day. Aralia came up in the corridor and took her hand.
What are you doing? I asked in surprise. She used to avoid me.
I wanted to take your hand. And then you get lost. You are new in this world. I am responsible for you. Lets go to the guild.
The ladys voice became supple and gentle. The anger is gone. Miracle mask. Miracle potion. A girl and a boy who were playing on the stairs, noticing the changes, began to scream.
Bride and groom. Tili-tili dough.
To my surprise, Aralia did not remove her hand. The dwarf lady winked at me at the entrance. Looks mean a lot here. As well as in my world.
The streets were busy. The people fussed and pushed. Lots of pickpockets here. Ive noticed a few of them myself. In dark hoods. The small knives on their belts glowed green. Its probably poison. Although it might be something else. This world is very different from mine. Temples of Light were everywhere. Monks in white robes sang hymns, collecting donations in bowls on their hands. Others in black robes called for prayers.«Ask for forgiveness from the Goddess of Light. She is kind and will drive away the evil creature. Goddess of Evil. A curse on her head». Here are the fools. There are no gods here. There is ruin and poverty everywhere.
Lets go to this store. We need to buy you a weapon. And then you walk around naked. The lady eagle said laughing and took me to a store with a sign"Magic weapons and items». I began to read their letters in this mask. I didnt understand how. He took off his mask. Again, vague characters. Allotment. I can read. A lovely mask.
It was beautiful in the twenty-meter shop. Silk carpets and magical weapons are everywhere. Paintings of battles from different eras. From primitive ones with spears and arrows to magical ones with staves and flying dragons with riders. We were approached by an elderly half-human man with donkey ears and the same teeth in glasses.
Welcome to my store. I am an Orly owner. What you need? Let me guess. He looked closely at the lady. -You need blades. You are a werewolf eagle. Your race is agile, but weak in magic. Look at these blades. He pulled two blades from behind the counter, obviously expensive ones. Jeweled and blazing red pulsing light. They are fiery just right for you. Its also a good idea to buy armor. Here I have one for you. He deftly took out the coat of mail. Thin and light. This chain mail is made from ore dmerite. The lightest thing in the world. But very durable. Seeing the ladys interest, he continued. Only two hundred gold for everything.
Thirty. The lady said, trying on chain mail and holding blades in one hand. She was very gentle with them.
Fourty.
Goes. He took the payment and turned to me. I will offer you a young man in a mask. Oh, this is the first time. You cant be read. And my vision ability doesnt work. Weird. You are not just a traveler.
You better not know. I said and winked. The words of the mage Thoren must be obeyed. At least while she will help me, in search of options to return home. Show everything. Maybe Ill pick up something.
Your outfit is very strange. I have never seen such fabric. Lightweight but durable.
And then. And it doesnt burn. I bought a shirt on sale from non-burning fabric.
Excuse me. Spell"the fire». He came up to me with a ball of fire and ran it down my sleeve. It didnt catch fire. Living in 2060 is something. Too bad I didnt bring any equipment with me.Thats the trouble.
She may not break. Aralia plunged her red blades into him. As I thought, they didnt pierce it. How wonderful. You are so amazing. And she kissed me. Id be happy. But the kiss was for the mask.
So you dont need armor? Thats when you get a staff of water. Ive had it for a long time. Maybe it will finally work for you. Three generations lie idle. He handed me a staff with a skull on the base. Apparently the creature was not human. More like a reptile.
Too light. I held it in my hand. Convenient thing. How to walk comfortably. But its a terrible sight. The staffs eyes sparkled.