The sword princess' tale

Volume one Chapter 2 - You're an Idiot Aren't You?

The bustling sounds of people passing by the main street. Many wore thicker clothes and some even had to cover their cold neck with a handmade muffler. Usually sold at a store selling general items right beyond the entrance gate.

But, everyone smiled while puffing out white breaths. Trading items in a store, and there were children who went around to play along their friends.

Then, I passed by a tavern completely booked with people. Inside, an old man heaved as he smoked, a young man drank alcohol as if there was no tomorrow, and a heavy armored person ate his lunch in silence.

The merry atmosphere was further emphasized by a teenager in green clothes playing an instrument similar to a guitar. The person himself hopped around while telling stories from faraway lands in a rhyme.

"Wow... so this is the village..." I muttered in amazement under the muffler.

I mean... It's tightly packed, and noisy. I heard a blacksmith hammering his anvil, I saw an old woman promoting her vegetables, and there's this store which gave the scent of freshly baked breads...

"It's lively right? How do you feel, Lil' Charlotte?" The High-Elf questioned under her pointy tipped worn out hat.

"I'm... fine? Surprisingly." I answered as I looked down at my hands covered with gloves.

After asking permission to mother, the two of us was finally permitted after a long hour of negotiation. Before leaving, she also enchanted my clothes with spells to protect me from coldness. Though this thick dress isn't to my liking, the long skirt and the hat covered me well. Kind of breezy even so.

Among the people who are a mix-up between villagers and Adventurers, I could see many people with different colors of hair but not golden. I don't know why but my hair must be sticking out like a sore thumb if I let it flow out from my hat.

Then again, maybe it's just me feeling insecure. Somehow, the world seemed so big and tall from my current perspective and it discomforted me. Maybe a little. I reached for Melinda's sleeve but she...

"Misteeeerrr! Please let me buy your Anfle!! It's on Alex's tabs again!!"

"Haa?! Don't kid me, Melinda! There no way it will end with only me chewed by Lady Agatha!!"

The elf ran off to the pastry shop and she's shamelessly putting the bill in my father's name!! Oy, what the hell are you doing!?

After the sudden chaos passed by, I walked in the street while eating the waffle-looking pastry bought by Melinda. So this is Anfle... the moment I bit off the part strewn with honey, a heavenly degree of crispy sweetness spread in my mouth.

It's sweet! But it's also warm and I can't even describe the fluffy topping inserted in the middle layer of the Anfle! My favorite food, waffle exists in Magnis! How lucky can I be!?

"So... delicious!!" I exclaimed as I savored the taste of the snack. My cheeks loosened then I felt a pat on my head.

"Yep yep! That's good if you like it! You should be grateful I brought you here."

"Yeah! Melinda, you're oddly generous today!!"

The Court Mage frowned and she curved a stiff, forced smile.