City of commoners

I came out from the forest in the evening, so it has become dark. I wanted to enter the city before dark but because of these pests, I had to waste my precious time here, in this place where no human walks. 

In this empty dark place, the people's shadows were like eerie shapes moving towards me with malicious eyes. There were seven of them, each more intimidating to me than before. I think they are trying to intimidate me to beat me. But how can they think, that their intimidation will work on me and I will be diligent to get caught?

Their filthy intentions of touching me made my skin crawl as I stood I felt a tension in the air. Many thoughts are coming inside of my head. If I only can use magic, then I wouldn't have to use my hand to beat them.

I have a feeling that I can't touch those disgusting beings in my hand. It would be good if I could beat them without any effort. So magic is the best choice to beat them. But the power inside me is not the power I can use here. If I use magic power with the power, I have then it would be good.

I was thinking but suddenly I heard some words from them.

"Hey, he can use some tricks. So be careful when you get him."

The leader of them shouted. In his words, there was some cautiousness. I thought they were some disgusting pests but they have some brains. 

All of them surrounded me. I looked at them. I saw everyone's face in the darkness like a clear sky. I think my eye power also becomes stronger as I become stronger. But I didn't hear people's eye power also increase if they become stronger.

Then is it because of that bird I absorbed? I think it is.

After surrounding me the leader sneered while taking a slow deliberate step toward me.

" Do you think you can get away from us?" 

He ridiculed, crackling his knuckles.

Hearing the mockery, at that moment, I only thought that it would be best if I had the power to stop them from moving without lifting my fingers. Actually, it is time to test the power I felt at that time, if my mother told me that I didn't have any kind of power in this world then wouldn't it mean that I could use any power in this world that's why no one wouldn't be able to know what kinds of power do I have exactly.

The seven of them came close while I was thinking about how I use power to beat them. But they crossed the line first. In their eyes, I only saw greediness and evil smile on their faces. I felt disgusted.

I thought if I had to face these kinds of enemies then it would be best if I don't even bother to kill with my sword.

"How dare all of you try to touch me? Back off." 

I said. My voice was cold like winter and steady. I didn't even know one day, my voice would be so cold that I wouldn't even recognize whose voice it was. Even though I, myself was surprised I was more angrier than surprised. How dare their hand come close to me.

Hearing my voice they hesitated for a moment but they didn't stop. They tried to touch me and that little boy again.

Suddenly an air came out from nowhere and cut their hands instantly. They shouted in pain.

"Ahhhhh."

But they didn't stop even though their one hand was cut off. 

"Kill both of them."

Their leader shouted angrily. I could feel his voice trembling in pain when he said that line.

But now isn't the time to think about anything. They took out their knife to kill both of us. So I can't stay still without doing anything.

I just thought in just a moment how can I kill them? But again that air came and cut their neck instantly. No one didn't notice first but when they were forwarding towards me suddenly they fell on the ground and the blood came out from their throats and soaked the ground. 

I was seeing how they were killed instantly. The little boy was trembling more than before.

"Don't be afraid. They won't disturb you again."

I comfort that little boy a little, even though I know that he won't be able to come down in a while.

But we can't stay here anymore. If anyone saw that seven dead bodies were lying on the ground and we two were standing in front of them, then it would be a problem.

"Little boy, we can't stay here anymore. If we stay then it would be bad for us."

I said while looking at him. But he didn't say anything but was trembling.

"Can we go now?"

I sighed and asked him.

He only nodded slightly. I think he also knows what is best for him. 

"Then let's go."

I grabbed his hand and started walking forward towards the city.

It was also my first time seeing dead bodies so my body also didn't walk first even though I wanted to. So it took me half an hour to reach the city gate. I stopped for a while before we entered the city.

I composed myself and tried to fix my face so that no one would understand that I was also frightened to see dead bodies. I meant I saw people get killed. But who was the one that helped us? I didn't use any power to kill them. How can air be so ruthless that it even kills people instantly?

What kind of world is this? I don't want to stay in this world anymore. I want to go to my peaceful world where no one kills anyone like this. But would I be able to go there? No, it's the right answer. I have to stay here forever.

Suddenly a bitter voice came to my ear. Hearing the sound of another person I tried to listen to what is he saying.

"Hey, you two."

"Want to enter the city or not?"

Someone said while being annoyed.

I looked at him while hearing his annoying voice.

"What are you looking at me? If you don't want to enter the city then go from here. Why are you standing here for half an hour."

The displeasing sound of his voice made me come to the reality of this world again. I think if I want to survive then I have to be stronger—an answer without this is not coming inside my head.

"We will enter the city."

I said. My behavior was good. Two guards were looking at me, their faces became normal from annoyance after hearing me.

"What is this city's name?"

I asked while entering the city to guards.

"City of commoners."

One of them answered.

I entered the city with the little boy. I walked a hundred steps from the gate. After entering the city, I left the boy's hand. But he grabbed my hand tightly.

"What are you doing?"

I asked bewilderedly. I don't know what he wants now.

"I want to go with you."

He said. But I felt trembling in his voice also some courage. I think it took him to say with all his courage. But didn't know if I would take him with me or not.

"How can I take you with me? Don't you have any family?"

I asked with a calm voice, then this little boy wouldn't be afraid to talk to me anymore.

"No. My mother died before I was three years old and my father died ten days ago."

He said while shivering. I think here it also has some stories. He doesn't talk like a commoner. 

"Are you a commoner?"

I asked curiously. I know this boy won't tell the truth to me even if I ask but curiosity kills the cat.

"No."

He shook his head while answering.

"Are you from a noble family?"

I was surprised to hear him. He told me the truth.

"Yes."

He answered while hands folding restlessly.

"Then why are you here?"

When I asked the questions the little boy startled a little.

He was going to open his mouth but didn't say anything. I think it's not the time to ask anything of him now. I have to find someplace to stay for tonight. I also have to sell my herbs somewhere.

"Do you know any place where I can sell herbs?"

I asked him gently with concern.

"Hmm."

He nodded obediently.

"Then take me there."

I said softly.

Then he started to walk in front of me. After walking for ten minutes we stopped in front of a store. It's not that big nor little shop. The door was closed. He went to the door and knocked the door.

Someone came out from inside and asked him, "Why are you here?"

I think they knew each other. He showed me to the person who he was talking with. The person looked at me and nodded.

I also went there. I stood behind the little boy and asked, "Does this shop buy herbs?"

I asked with the hope, that I wouldn't have to go anywhere in this dark. The person nodded. We entered the shop. Inside was some light, so I could see now. The person who was talking with me was a man in his early middle age but his behavior was good.

"What kinds of herbs do you want to sell?"

He asked me gently with a calm voice.

I took out three herbs from my clothes pouch that I made to take some herbs.

The person was surprised to see the herbs I took out silently. I also have some fear if I show everything then I can be robbed. The herbs were precious in this world. They can help you become stronger and cure the disease. The herb I took out was much fresh and fragrant. So anyone will be surprised to see those kinds of herbs.

"Please wait for a moment."

Saying this, he went from there running. After a while, he came out with another person. That person was an old man but he had some aura that people can't ignore him.

"Where did you get these kinds of herbs?"

Seeing the herbs, this was the first question he asked me.

"I came out of the forests so I got these with luck."

He looked at my eyes while I said the words. He was suspicious but didn't pry anymore. I think he didn't believe what I said. So he is not a person who will believe what he is told and sees.

"I will give you five gold coins per herb. So if you have more you can give me."

I think the herb is truly pricy. I will keep some for now and sell ten of them. After hearing him and deeply staring at the old man I took out seven more herbs. Seeing the herbs the old man was happy like someone got heavenly fruit that would make you immortal. I can't say like a child who got lost playthings. But if it was like this then in his eyes wouldn't have any greedy sight. Even if he didn't show, I felt some greed in his eyes for taking my herbs.

"Here, take this."

He gave me a pouch of money.

I opened the pouch and I counted the gold coins. There were fifty gold coins and two hundred silver coins.

"Aren't you happy?"

The old man said while glaring at me.

It's not that I am not happy. But I think that old man is not that greedy. But later I knew that I was a fool that got a little price for my precious herb. That old man fooled me. But I can't do anything to him because I didn't know the price at that time.