Chapter 1> Ep1

"Where am I?" I asked

"You're In the kingdom of Sloperia."

Hearing that, I quickly stood. "S-sloperia??"

"I'm Jim by the way, a baker, I own the bakeshop just around that corner. Are you lost?"

"Ella, I-I think s-so."

"Come with me." I followed him. We stopped In front of his bakeshop.

"Do you want some Hot Choco?"

"Yes, thank you."

"Here, you must be hungry too." He hands me a delicious-looking toast.

I was distracted by the sound of purring. I searched for where that sound came from.

"Oh that was the cat, It stays here all the time, so I just took it in. She's a female by the way." Old man Jim said.

"Umm...Old Man Jim, what is Sloperia?" I asked curiously.

"Right...Sloperia is one of the kingdom In all of Golden Circle. The queen and the king's family lives there." Pointing to the top of the small uphill.

"Then why is it called Sloperia?"

"As for the origin, I have no idea. What I know for sure is that the queen and her family are good people."

"What's the queen's name?"

"Her name's Rosalie"

"Rosalie...."

"Everyone here likes her, she's nice to the townspeople, thanks to her, our lives here are easier. No discrimination, she's the best queen one could ask for." Old Man Jim said smiling. After a while, his smile faded.

"Is something wrong?"

"It might sound crazy, but the queen once ordered an execution. Poor Emilio, he was executed without evidence. He was a nice guy, he had to take care of his little boy all the time. Someone must have framed the whole thing."

"That's sad...where is his boy now?"

"People say, he's started killing nowadays. He's probably a professional assassin right now."

How come you're not startled or anything?"

"He only assassinate people who hungers for power, like the queen or some nobles, he keeps saying he was framed no one understands. His heart's full of anger, hatred, and vengeance."

"I think we should stop him."

"Go ahead and try, everyone here tried their best to make him stop and forget the past, forget about the death of his father."

"That must have hurt so much....I think I understand. I too lost my father."

"I'm sorry."

"No no, It's fine."

Hearing the story behind the place I ended up in out of nowhere, I asked. "Old Man Jim, where can I find the blacksmith?"

Old Man Jim points "down that way"

"Can I still come back here Old Man?"

"Sure! You are more than welcome."

"Thanks I'll be back."

*At the blacksmith's shop*

Swords, Shields, and other stuff awaits me.

I noticed the nameplate on the table, named "Wane The Blacksmith"

"May I help you?"

A not-so-old guy came out of the wooden door. "Umm...can you, by any chance...create a dagger?"

"Can you think of something a blacksmith can't create with a steel?"

"uhh....no"

"Then of course I can."

I laughed awkwardly "Thanks Old Man Wane"

"Design your dagger and send it to me after."

*Later*

I finished the design. It was common in my world, so I don't know If It can be made here. Dunno If I should be proud, pleased, or embarrassed? Whatever...

I gave It to him. His eyes widen. "What design is this?? Splendid work here! Give this to me, I'll make your dagger free." He said waiting for my reply.

"uhh....sure I guess." Well, that was expected.

"I will make It right now, though I'm afraid It might take a day."

"No worries I'll come back tomorrow then."

"Sure! You are free to come anytime."

*Back at the bakeshop*

"I'm back"

"Welcome back Ells."

"Ells?"

"You don't like It? It's your nickname."

"It's fine, thank you."

"What were you doing in the blacksmith though?"

"I asked Old Man Wane to make me  dagger."

"Dagger?!"

"Oh....for protection. Don't get me wrong."

"You must be strong"

"My father was a General."

"Really?? Then you and late Emilio's son must have a lot in common."

"How?"

"The late Emilio was a former Duke of the palace, he was assigned far away though, that's why his son gets lonely all the time."

"hmm..."

That's was worse than I thought. He never received any love aside from his father. We sure do have a lot in common.

"By the way, you said you had nowhere to stay right? You can stay here. We have rooms upstairs, this is our home, so feel free to do whatever you like."

"Old Man....do you put a lot of trust to a stranger like this?"

"No I don't, besides you are not a bad person, why should I leave you alone out there?"

"Ha, you're making a mistake"

I have killed more people in my world. Just because I lost my dad, It was the only way to relieve myself from the pain. It sounds unreasonable, but It's true. If that bitch did not leave my dad for another man, he would've been still here.

"Thanks, I won't be a headache." I said smiling.

"Papa, here are your eggs and and flour."

"Oh right, Ells, this is my son Trench."

"Hey..."

"Papa who's she?"

"She's Ella, I found her outside."

"Seriously papa, you take in just anyone. Forgive my father he takes in anyone he thinks is good."

Can't deny it, It's partially correct.

"It's fine, he is nice to anyone."

"Yes he is, that's why I'm proud of him, but being too nice have their consequences."

"Right....nice to meet you."

"To you as well."

"By the way, you from the east?

"East?"

"Yeah, the way you dress is the same as the people in the east."

"Well....I guess so..."

"Ells you want to tour this place? Trench why don't you go with her? She is strong, but she Is still a girl."

"Old Man you don't have to though..."

"Fine papa, let's go Ells.

I stayed silent. Well even if I talked there wouldn't be any topic. Just makes it awkward.

"umm...Trench we can go tomorrow, I am exhausted right now, I also have an appointment tomorrow."

"....Ok, tomorrow it is."

"Ells there are extra rooms upstairs go on and take one."

"Thanks Old Man."

I went up to check, I opened each door hoping what's behind it is an empty room, we don't know, one of the rooms might be their rooms. I picked the room with a view of the town outside the window, aaaannnddd I shouldn't have mentioned it, one of the rooms I opened was Trench's. He was still changing. Embarrassed, I quickly closed the door. Thank god the room next to it is the exact room i imagined it would be.

*The next day*

It was 6 in the morning, according to the town's watchtower. I packed a few things to bring in case I get attacked. I heard a soft knock on the door.

"Yo Ells, we gotta be back by 10"

"Hold on, I'm coming."

"Papa, we're going now"

"Sure, take care."

The road to the market was packed. Curious, I asked Trench. "Trench, what's with these people?"

"It's Friday"

"What exactly is going on?"

"Seriously?......It's Friday sale"

"Ehh? You have that here?"

I didn't know they had sales here. This must be the old times, like what the year in the calendar says. I'm not too surprised...

"Seriously Ells, are you really that stupid? People in the east know that too."

"WHO ARE YOU CALLING STUPID?!"

"Who else?"

"YOU-!"

"So what's this appointment?"

"Right! Let's go to the blacksmith's shop"

"Blacksmith? For what?"

"You'll know when we get there. Hurry, chop chop." I said clapping my hands twice.

*At the blacksmith's shop*

"So that's your appointment?? A DAGGER???"

"Aww come on, not like you've never seen one."

"And what do you want to do with that...thing?"

"You do know you look like a gay right now right?"

"G-Gay??"

"Whatever let's go."

*After purchasing random stuff that I'm interested in and might help me if I ever get attacked...*

"Trench"

"What"

"Do you know where that guy lives?"

"W-what boy?"

I raised one eyebrow. "What are you fidgeting there for? You know exactly what I mean."

...

"Alright fine, but are you sure? It's not safe out there."

"*murmuring* coward"

"What was that?"

"Nothing, tell me where he lives."

"I don't really know where he lives, but I saw him going down that alley over there."

"Are you crazy or are you sure?"

"Now you're starting a fight-_-"

"Don't worry, I'm stronger than you."

We both went to where Trench said where he was.

No doors.

No passageways.

There is only one reason, If he really went, and disappeared this way.

I checked for hidden push buttons. Trench might be the idiot, but I'm not. Well....not too smart too.

There!

The wall started wiggling a little, I reached out to it. I don't feel the wall, this must be a secret wall thingy...

"What is this witchcraft? What did you do to the wall??"

"Trench, you are the idiot."

I walked in.

The other side of town?

More gloomy

More dark

How come this place existed?

The only lit house among all the houses...that guy must really live here.

We entered the house. "Hello! Is anyone here?"

The house was dusty.

"Trench, why not decorate this whole town?"

"Have you gone insane Ells? No way. This town was the happiest place, though the adults don't know, when we were kids we used to play a lot around here. That was after the execution, we found this place. We soon knew the truth, yet we swore to each other not to tell anyone. Even the adults. We used this place as our hideout, then we found a boy around our age here lying on the floor sick and tired from all the crying, right here on this wall. We took him him inside one of the empty rooms in my dad's house and treated him. He didn't want to be with us so he ran. We ran after him but ended up in the same place, no one was around. We were sure we saw him go here, but he was nowhere to be found. Not until now. How did you know?"

"I used to read a lot of fiction novels, they mostly had secret doors and stuff."

"I thought you used magic."

"Are you crazy?"

The trapdoor on the floor swung open, a guy came out.

"Lex....?" Trench said with a puzzled face.

"You..." The other guy said.

"It really is you!" Trench raced to hug him.

"How did you get in?"

Trench looked my way. "She did it."

"Was it a bad thing? I'm really sorry!"

"I don't care, you all will eventually know anyway."

"Why are you alone here?"

"Don't you think you should introduce yourself first?"

"Ah right sorry, I'm Ella"

"Lex"

"So...why are you here alone?"

"It's peaceful."

"It's more fun outside though."

"So?"

"I'm new here so I don't know much, but I've heard a lot about you"

"Ok you can all leave now."

"Why would they do that to your father?"

Lex slammed a fist on the table. "LEAVE!"

Trench grabbed me by the shoulder. "Don't ask him that, he doesn't like it."

"O-oh I-I'm sorry"

"Come on Ells it's almost 10"

*On our way home*

"I didn't..."

"It's alright." He said patting my head.

*At the bakeshop*

"We're here!"

"How was your day?"

"Tiring."

"Papa, are you baking something?"

"I'm cooking."

"Cooking?"

"Right, I tried other ways, since baking was getting boring. I'm searching for new recipes too."

"It's fine though, your baking was awesome."

"Haha, Ella are you hungry? I cooked something for you."

"Papa I'm your son, yet you cooked nothing for me, but for Ells?-_-"

"Sure Old Man."

Baking and cooking....Interesting...

If he had one or two of the customers taste test his new recipes, they might like it and share it to their friends. Old Man's business might rise...it will increase his customers too. I told him my suggestion.

"How do you know about these stuff?"

"I used to do it with my mother"

"Trench must be lucky if he were to pursue you..."

That idiot won't, believe me old man. Who would want to go out with him anyway.

*Next day*

As usual.....

Old Man opens up his shop. I went out to get fresh air. People were once again crowding. As curious as I am, I head there.

"Here ye, Hear ye, the queen is hosting a masquerade party held in the palace tomorrow. The chosen one by the queen, spends a whole day with her around the palace. Everyone is permitted to attend. Thank you."

There seems to be a lot about this world I have no idea of...

Everything is so old school, but to compare my world and this....I'd prefer this, although there are few issues, it is more peaceful.

"Where have you been young lady?"

"Trench?? I thought you were sleeping."

"Papa was worried about you."

"Oh I was listening to the announcement."

"You know....papa never worries about strangers this much, but he took it to far as to get to know you more and take extra care of you. You're so lucky."

"Thanks, It's been a while since someone took care of me."

"Why?"

"My father died long ago"

And I'm sure this world is just an illusion of the past. The real world, where my father died....It was real. That will never change how great the pain I felt.

"I'm sorry"

"It's alright, let's go to Lex's today."

"Ok sure..."

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