Vision 7 - What is this? (1)
The house from inside looked typically usual. It had two floors with normal decorations with plants on the sides and pictures on the wall. We walked through the hallway.
" Honey! I am home! "
" Okay! Come to the living room! "
Bob announced his return, and a feminine voice echoed replying him. Bob marched in the direction to a open door far on our right.
As Bob entered a room passing that wide door, I followed behind him. Someone small came running towards Bob and clung to his leg.
" Welcome home! Dad! "
" He-Hey Champ! "
It was a boy of around ten, he had a big smile and was clinging to Bob's leg like a Kuala. He had blonde messy hair.
I saw a woman then gets up from the couch. She also had blond hair, she had a baby girl with black hair in her arms.
" Hey, honey. You are back. You should rest here. "
" Hahaha Yes. Today sure was exhausting. "
It was a normal happy family. A normal man with a wife and two children. Bob's wife turned as if it had to happen in this moment, her welcoming for Bob changed to curiosity, that is all existence I met seemed to have about me. Bob then picked up the boy clinging to his leg, and turned toward me.
" Come on in. Hey guys, meet Arthur, he is the boy from the woods I told you all about. I invited him to stay tonight with us."
Bob said so, directly announcing than telling them. But really? The boy from the woods? it could have been said in a better way. I put up a genuine smile and walked waving into the room, which suppose to be the living room.
" Hello. "
Bob gestured towards the blonde woman with the baby in her arms.
" Meet my wife, Melissa. "
Just letting my conscious form inscribed purple Profiles of everyone.
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[ The Active Skill 'Prescient Description' is activated. ]
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[ Name: Melissa High
Age: 38 years old
Blessing: none
Active Attribute: Great cook ( General )
Active skill: Cooking Lvl.4, Axe Wielding Lvl.1, Knife-Wielding Lvl.2
Passive skills: Rationality Lvl.1, Sense of balance Lvl.1, Patience Lvl.1
Overall Stats: Strength Lvl 25, Stamina Lvl 26, Agility Lvl 29, Magic Power Lvl 26
Description: She has great cooking skills. Everyone loves her food. She loves her family the most. ]
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I extended my hand toward Bob's wife, Melissa. But then my gaze fall onto the baby in her hand and I retract it back. I bowed slightly to greet her.
" Nice to meet you. I am Arthur. "
" Nice to meet you too. I have heard great things. I am glad my husband found someone who shares his interest. "
" Likewise, sharing my interest with your husband, whose passion for the activity surpasses my own, believe me the pleasure is all on my side. "
" Oh, you have a lovely way of putting things into words."
She is a nice lady with a lovely smile. She seemed like those neighbors to whom all children folk around.
" Meet him. This is my son, James. James says hi. " Bob proceeded to introduced his son, who sat on Bob arm, and his own arm rest around his fathers neck.
" Hello. "
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[ The Active Skill 'Prescient Description' is activated. ]
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[ Name: James High
Age: 11 years old
Blessing: none
Active Attribute: Rascal ( General )
Active skill: Sword training Lvl.1, Running Lvl.1
Passive skills: Tricking Lvl.1
Overall Stats: Strength Lvl 18, Stamina Lvl 19, Agility Lvl 18, Magic Power Lvl 17
Description: He has a dream of becoming a swordmaster.]
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I could see James is the kind of kid who would be timid at first but once you get to know him, he will be a rascal. I extended my hand towards James with a smile.
" Hey, Buddy. I am Arthur. "
James look anxiously towards me and then shook my hand. I purposefully shook his hand hard, and put on an expression like his hand was hard to shake.
" Wow, James you are really strong. Your grip is very strong. "
My complement seemed to work because James put on a triumphant expression and spoke by tilting his head high.
" Right. I am super strong. I will be a great officer in the military one day. "
I wasn't just complimenting him, the kid's stats were similar to mine. If we fight on equal ground I don't know who will win.
" Okay champ. Arthur meets the last of my family member, my daughter Jules. "
I turned towards the baby girl, and couldn't help but look at the precious looking thing with fondness. She was looking at me with wide eyes like I am some alien. Maybe I was alien to her family.
" Heyyy, baby angel. I. Am. Arthur. "
" gugugugagaga.."
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[ The Active Skill 'Prescient Description' is activated. ]
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[ Name: Jules High
Age: 2 years old
Blessing: none
Active Attribute: Little Angel ( General )
Active skill: none
Passive skills: Adorable Lvl.2, Perception Lvl.2
Overall Stats: Strength Lvl 11, Stamina Lvl 12, Agility Lvl 10, Magic Power Lvl 10
Description: She is highly perceptive. Even with her low age, she can perceive everything.]
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I was shocked to see Jules's attributes. Not only was she stronger than most people from the earth, but she had two passive skills which were amazing. Adorable and perception, I was wondering if she might become someone very powerful.
But I shook my head at my thoughts. I shouldn't be thinking about a two-year-old child like that.
Jules's smiled gleamed as her eyes turned to me, and surprisingly her arms lead to stretched towards me with warmth.
" Woah. Jules never goes to strangers. "
James exclaimed from Bob's arms with surprise.
" I am surprised as well. You must be good with children, Arthur. "
Melissa was also surprised, She was looking between Jules and me.
" He is good with women. "
A sarcastic comment came from my side. It was Persephone, I just ignored her. I shook Jules tiny hand with my fingers.
" Not really. Thank you for having me. I will be under your care for today. "
By this point I was tired now, I turned towards the Bob, as he was putting James down.
" Hate to say the first thing , but I am really tired. I think I will turn to bed. Please call me at dinner time. "
" Ah... Right, of course you would be. Come with me. I will show you the guest room. "
I bid farewell to Melissa and James, and Jules. Then I followed Bob. He took me to the first floor and led me to the room in the corner. The room was very spacious. I looked around the room and thanked Bob, but he calls to me one more time before leaving. He had something to say.
" Umm... Arthur... I got two axes from the lake. I was thinking of giving one to you. "
" Why? "
That was unexpected. I was genuinely surprised. He did all the work, I just stood by the whole time while he was going on with his own script.
" Well, we both were there and then you stayed, but I did not see anything you got from there. "
It looks like Bob was bothered that I came empty-handed and he came with precious axes.
" Sir Bob, what you got was for you to keep. Don't worry about anything. "
" But- "
" If you want, I will consider your hospitality for tonight as my reward. "
I did not want him to feel indebted. I already got Zoe's heart. It is a precious skill. I assured him not to feel obligated and send him away, although he looked somewhat... awed.
I went to lay on the bed, Persephone flew towards me and sat beside me. I thought she would say something snarky, but instead she just sat beside me. Then I felt something moving in my hair. Albeit late, I realized that she was running her fingers through my hair.
" I guess that you didn't get along, maybe even hate, your family, but you should have someone to care about. "
Its not that i don't care it just just don't want to, but I kept that thought inside. I guess it is cruel, betrayal even, to let her be with the thought I hate my-. I didn't let my thought go on.
Instead I just focused on her finger that felt really good and I fell asleep in an instant, lights of the room were already off so it was the perfect atmosphere. I slept really peacefully.
Around 8 P.M, Bob came into the room to tell me to come downstairs for dinner. I went down with him. The table was really filled with food, Melissa had made a feast. We all sat down, prayed once, I just joined my hand, and after that we started eating.
" James eat vegetables. Look Arthur Is eating everything. "
" But Dad is not eating his. "
Melissa who was feeding Jules scolded James to eat his vegetable, but then James put his father on the stand. Melissa glared toward her husband.
Bob scratched his head and spoke awkwardly.
" What are you talking about champ? See I am eating my vegetables. "
"Boooo"
Bob ate his vegetables with a sour expression and James pouted. Seeing such a normal family atmosphere, I didn't realize that words just came out of my mouth.
" Such a happy family atmosphere. "
I never experienced such an atmosphere so it was new to me.
Suddenly it dawned on me that a silence filled the table, everyone were looking at me, even Jules's. I stiffened inside, what is this atmosphere, it seemes as though someone suddenly died.
Bob eyes looking at me blinked a few times, as it seemed that he was about to ask something when Melissa spoke first.
" Arthur tell us something about yourselves. "
" Ahh... There is nothing much to say. I like basketball and... woodcutting obviously. "
I just replied with whatever came into my mind. I lied about the woodcutting part obviously. I did not have any connection to woodcutting before I met Bob.
" What about your family? Bob told me you are traveling, You must miss them. "
I stopped eating, then I put my hands on either side of the food plate. I took a deep breath and spoke with conviction in my gaze.
" Not at all. I do not miss them. "
" Oh? "
Melissa was a little surprised by seriousness in my answer. I started eating with my fork again and spoke at the same time.
"My parents weren't much concerned with me. It was just high expectations. I am very happy I am far away from them. I wish I never meet them again in my life. "
Melissa and Bob were silent after I spoke. James was trying to separate vegetables from his plate and Jules kept staring at me like usual. I took the last bite and stood up from the chair.
" The food was really delicious Mrs. High. Thank you for the meal. "
I genuinely complimented the chef for the food. It was some time since I ate anything homemade cooking, and then I casually looked at Bob.
"Sir Bob, I will head to bed now, please do not wake me before morning. If it isn't too much to ask, lets talk tomorrow morning. "
" Sure. Goodnight. " He replied as if he knew I would ask that same request.
I didn't think much of it and went back to the guest room. I sat near the window and then gazed at the stars. I thought about my parents. I really meant it when I said I don't want to meet them again.
I took a deep breath and put the thought about my parents out of my mind. Since I am in a different world I do not need to think about meeting them.
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[ Some Nubeculas are curious about your family. ]
[ 100 Total Points donated]
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" I will move at midnight. When everyone is asleep. "
I said like I was talking to myself, but as usual, I was talking to Persephone. She walked toward me.
" You are going to get the money from generous people? "
Her sarcastic comment made me smile. I nodded my head at her question. She seems to be getting me because of our contract, followingly she nodded to herself indicating that she understood.
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Around midnight when I was assured, that everyone in the house went to sleep. I got up from the chair.
I walked towards the door of the room and locked it from inside. Even though I was sure everyone was asleep. I am not taking any chances, and who on their right mind would even leave the door open.
I walked around the room for a while, I found a purple mask in the drawer. It was a Venetian mask like the one people wear at the festival.
I also had a long oversized black coat. I asked Bob to buy one for me. It was a black velvet coat. I put on the coat and mask.
" You look sexy in that outfit. "
[ The Nubecula 'Whose Heart Bleeds For Heartbroken' Comments 'You look good.' ]
" Well, we are going to do something amazing. "
[ The Nubecula 'Gumiho' is excited. ]
[ The Nubecula 'Gumiho' comments ' let's go do something fun. ]
I walked to the window inside the room. I could see most of the lights were off, but there were still houses with the light on.
This is the best I could get. I did not have any camouflage or invisibility skill. I had to go with what I could do, Besides I was sure I wouldn't need it.
I opened the window and talk towards the sky.
" We didn't have today's riddle, right? "
[ The Nubecula 'Hwang Jini' Comments 'No'. ]
" Here is one for tonight. ' I am the beginning of everything, The end of everywhere. I am the beginning of eternity, The end of Space and Time... What am I? "
[ The Soul Partner 'Persephone' has shared her Active skill with you. ]
[ The Active Skill, 'Flight Lvl.1' has been activated. ]
After completing the riddle. I walked from the window towards the sky using Persephone's flight skill.