Kila [Guess I'm a dragon now]

Chapter Five---Information

"It's been a year now, why did we do this again?"

"If we're being honest Miss Kila, I don't know. But this aura seems to mean I've gotten skilled."

The aura he wrapped around his sword was a light blue.

"Yeah, it seems so. I should probably look into the ability levels of sword users. Dragons are archmages, but I have no idea about the classifications of swordsmen. Should I do the research, or should I put it on you?"

"We'd need access to that before we can look at it."

Kila had taught him some of the language and writing.

"That's true... If I revealed myself it wouldn't be an issue but... I really don't wanna get worshipped. Ah! Maybe the color indicates attribute!"

"Attribute?"

Choi Han looked at her questioningly.

"Yeah, when a dragon goes through what is known a its first growth phase, it gets an attribute. I don't know much about attributes as I haven't gone through it yet, but that seems kind of likely."

"Attribute huh... yes that does seem likely."

They continued out of the forest and arrived at the wall.

"Jump or fly Han?"

"Hm, jump."

They easily cleared the wall and landed with a thud, causing a cloud of dust.

"A village. By the way Miss Kila, you said you haven't gone through your first growth phase. How old are you then?"

"In this world, just over a year, but I was 33."

"Oh! I'm only 17. I hope I wasn't rude then."

"Not at all. Americans aren't nearly as particular about formalities as Koreans are anyway."

The village was fairly small but quite lively.

"I'm going to have you talk for us Han, okay? Since I look like a kid."

"Alright. Should we look for a place to stay?"

"Yeah, but if there isn't one I'll make a tent or something. I have money to buy cloth. I just remembered that we should get you new clothes."

"You don't have to do that. I can work for the money."

"Han just except it, your clothing is odd here."

"Ah... I'll be in your care then."

Once they entered the village many eyes swung towards them, and as Kila and Choi Han looked around, the watching eyes diminished. A villager walked up to them.

"Hello, is there anything I can help with?"

"Ah! Y-yes ma'am, we were wondering if there was an inn. And maybe a cloth store."

Choi Han stuttered slightly as he responded, but the woman didn't seem to mind.

"I can lead you to the inn and the general store is visible from the front. We don't have a purely cloth store."

"I see, thank you ma'am."

Once they arrived at the inn, the woman went back to what she was doing.

"Alright Han. Clothes first, you pick out the clothes and I'll hand you the money. I'll make it into clothes with magic."

"Thank you Miss Kila."

"No problem kid."

The cloths were all fairly high quality which surprised Kila. And after Choi Han chose a neutral brown and a dark green she counted out the money.

"Shirt brown or green?"

"Brown."

"Got it."

Turning them into clothes wasn't that difficult, but getting the size right took a few tries. Every time she reshaped the cloth, he had to try it on again. Eventually, she got it right and he put on the finished clothing. It was an odd mix of modern and medieval that she designed.

"Thank you Miss Kila."

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After getting settled, Choi Han started looking for a job. Kila looked too young to get a job, so she just stayed at the inn or hunted in the forest. As she was feeling hungry, she headed downstairs for food.

"Hello young Miss. What can I do for you?"

"Hi, I'm kinda hungry. Ah, by the way, what is this village called?"

"You didn't know? This is Harris Village, this village was built as a home for the soldiers guarding the gate to the Forest of Darkness."

"That's what that forest is called? Seems dramatic. What is this territory called then?"

"This is the Henituse County. Would you like to hear about the territories in this area?"

"Yes please, that would be great."

As she began to eat, the waitress started to explain.

"This is the North-Eastern district of the Roan Kingdom. In this district, there are: the Chetter Barony, Ubarr Vicounty, Wheelsman County, Toltz Vicounty, and Henituse County, which is where we are."

"Ah, thank you!"

"Not a problem little Miss."

'That's good to know. It was quite frustrating not knowing where I am.'

Later that day when Choi Han got back she decided to talk to him about future plans.

"Han, I'm thinking about leaving here. Would you like to stay or come with me? I would be traveling a lot. If you stay here, I think it would be a good idea to teach some of the people here."

"Your leaving...? Why would I teach them?"

"Apparently, this village was built here to protect the rest of the kingdom from the monsters in that forest."

After informing him, they sat there debating.

"I'll stay here. It is nice and if I'm here, I can protect the people here."

"I see, got it. I'll head out next week. I need to put together enough food, and probably some stuff to sell. My polymorph can probably look older now, so I'll be able to buy my own stuff."

"Even if you can, may I go with you to buy supplies?"

"Sure Han. Let's go get some stuff."

When the time came, Kila handed him a scroll.

"Miss Kila? What is this?"

"A magic scroll, I made it function kind of like texting. Just write on it, and it will show up on mine. Just send a message and your coordinates if you need help."

He smiled brightly as he thanked her.

"Thank you! I hope I won't need to use it to get help, but I'll keep it in mind."

Unexpectedly, Kila could feel herself starting to tear up and just stepped forward. Floating up, she hugged his now muscular torso.

"See you whenever Han. Sleep well, work hard, and don't let anyone step all over you. When I find out the levels of swordsmanship, I'll message you."

"Bye Miss Kila, take care of yourself."

"You too kid."

Kila turned invisible as she said that. She was gone.