Deep gurgling that sounded like rumbling thunder could be heard echoing from the swamp. It was weird and also sounded like a clogged water source. Any of those phrases didn’t sit well at all to those who heard it, and even a bit horrible to some people who knew well where that comes from.
“Why are they growling loudly like that, Chief?” a young man asked the elderly beside him as the both of them looked north.
There was a swamp in northern area of their village. The swamp wasn’t noticeable because it was in the forest, but the area was quite damp and wet. The swamp received its water supply from the river, which low condition of the geography made the water flow more in that forest before flowing according to its course.
The two men were at the hill north of their village, investigating the strange sounds coming from the forest. They contemplated whether they should or not go to the forest to chec
Madam Serena moved closer to the counter and looked at the creature lying on it with full attention. The creature was motionless on the counter with the carcass of its prey still inside it. The blood was mostly out, but there were some in its system, so it’s still a bit red. It was actually a bit uncomfortable to the eyes or normal people like the timid maid in the room, but the scene didn’t affect her mistress at all.The mistress was looking curiously and excitedly at the weird looking creature on the counter. Even the chef and his sous chef were looking at their mistress in confusion from how excited she was despite the captor had told her that it had just crushed a bird in seconds.“Um… Mistress, please do not approach too close to it,” the timid maid with short light blue hair said. She said that while reaching her hand out to stop her mistress, but not all the way because she was afraid she would disturb
The rest of the Honey Pearlets would be ripe in just a few days. But Madam Serena told him she would immediately send a message to let him or Darrion know when they’re ready to pick. The lady also confessed to them that she was only doing it because she wanted to see whether Jai really needed the fruit or not. Although Jai was still confused why she was the one coming to him instead of telling him to come to her, he was glad. This way, one of the rare ingredients could be scratched out of the list.Jai went to the kingdom again in the next two days with Barun. It’s finally shipping day again and Letush had to submit their crops. This was also a week after he registered for his identities, so he had to go to the kingdom all the same. He split up with Barun on the way and went to the Ministry’s Office.Since it was still morning, Jai walked there on foot. He thought it would also serve as his workout. It also helped him get to know the kingdom’s s
Greta looked at him with wide eyes. "H-How do you..."Her reaction was quite strange, but Jai realized that he just hit the jackpot. "Do you?" he asked again.Greta's mind raced with multiple thoughts. But she realized he was waiting for her answer, so she blinked and shook her head to get her attention back. She looked at Jai. "Did Doctor Prime tell you about me?"Jai nodded his head. "Yes. Well, not really. I was asking about–"But before he could finish, she cut him. "Why don't we meet up somewhere to talk about this? Maybe for lunch today. Because I have to get back to my work," Greta told him with a smile that seemed strained. She also raised her right hand in a light push gesture to further imply that she really wanted him to go.Knowing the background story between her and the Doctor, Jai did not push further. He assumed that the girl's behavior could mean that someone was watchin
Upon entering, Jai was welcomed with a warm greeting. Almost everyone greeted him, and it was quite nice to be getting this many attention with no further advances. Although, he was also flocked afterwards by three windlets. Two girls, and one young man, who came to aid him with whatever his business here was.“Oh welcome, Jai! What brings you to the Windlet Headquarters today? Do you have an appointment with Sir Carrola?” one of the female windlets asked.“Or you’re here for more extermination mission?” the male windlet asked in excitement.“Or are you here to simply visit us?” the other female windlet asked sweetly. Her question brought several of her co-workers to laugh.Jai smiled and politely denied all of them. “No to all of that. I’m here to find Darrion. Have you seen him?”“Oh Darrion is sending lett
Jai laughed nervously at her reaction and gestured her to the seat next to him. “Um, would you mind sit down? Maybe we can talk and then I can explain? ”Greta sat next to him, across from the boys who were smiling at her sweetly like good boys they were trying to do.Jai looked at the waitress who was still standing beside their table and was watching silently and stoically. “Um, miss waitress, I’ll order one more drink for this young lady please. Put it on my bill.”The bowl cut boy, Mel, looked at the waitress too. “Oh, oh, Tissa! One plate of cookies for us! Put it on Brother Jai’s bill.”Jai frowned at him, but nodded at the waitress for confirmation. ‘I’m asking them to come here after all.’The waitress left after receiving the confirmation from Jai, and the group of four turned the attention to themselves. Jai and Greta talked to each other while the twins started to eat the
Greta looked at Jai with a small smile on her face. She still looked a bit sad, but the mention of Doctor Prime’s name made her brightened up slightly. “He’s alright?”Jai nodded with a smile. “He’s alright.”Greta sighed with a more contempt expression, glad that her friend is alright. Greta was about to say something, but the waitress came back with a tray of food. Greta waited after the waitress finished and walked away before continuing. “I missed him. But it’s still not safe for me to go there right now.”Jai lowered his hand and leaned back on the seat. “I’m sure you’ll get a chance to see him again. But um, Greta, that’s not the only thing I agree coming here for,” getting the matter back on track.Greta seemed to realize that she was leading the conversation astray and not giving him a chance to talk. Sh
"So... What exactly do you want me to do?" Darrion asked as his friend walked beside him. The blonde had absolutely no idea what his friend was trying to do, but he accepted his friend following him for the moment.He was putting letters ino mailboxes when suddenly one of his friends, Nel, came up behind him and asked him to follow suit. He then found that Greta, the Oakshen family member that Darrion was planning to introduce to Jai, had already met the thunder boy and apparently both of them were planning something to get the rare ingredient for Miria's medicine.It was happening so fast that Darrion was still processing the situation when Greta already started explaining their plan. It resulted in Darrion getting lost in the middle of the explanation, and only agreed to do something for them because he thought it was important."Didn't we explain it to you back at the restaurant?" Jai raised one if his eyebrows and frowned the other.Darrion nodded a b
"Here you are, madam. We will send you a letter regarding the approval, so you don't have to come in daily to check it. Just wait for our notification," Greta said as she handed the older woman in front of her a sheet of paper.The woman read the paper she received and looked up at her, a slight confusion in her face. "Um, this paper... Should I bring it with me to get the approval letter later?"Greta nodded with a smile. "Yes. This is a receipt, so we would be able to look for your data easier when you come in here to claim the letter. Please do not lose it, mam.""Oh... Alright..." The woman nodded and folded the letter before putting it in her purse. "Thank you, dear."Greta smiled. "You are welcome. Is there anything else I can help you with?"The woman shook her head. "No, that will be all. I'll take my leave now. Thank you.""You're welcome, mam. Be careful on the way," Great waved at the woman and the woman left.Greta sighed