NEW LIFE IN ANOTHER WORLD

3.A Road To The Capital: A Month Of Discovery

As Seraphine journeyed from the Blackwood Forest to the bustling capital, she faced both the wonders and the tedium of travel in a medieval world. Each town and village they visited offered glimpses into a life different from her own, filled with new sights and knowledge. Despite the excitement of discovery, the absence of modern conveniences—no internet, no laptops, and limited food options—made the journey feel long and at times monotonous.

Her mind, however, was always on her goal. She meticulously studied the herbs and natural resources they encountered, determined to create skincare products that could protect and enhance the skin. With only a limited supply of makeup from her previous world, she knew she had to find a way to replicate and expand her options using what was available. Aloe vera and coconut oil were familiar, but she needed more complex chemicals and substances that were not readily found in the wild.

In her quest for these elusive ingredients, Seraphine began to experiment with what she could gather—charcoals, various herbs, and other natural elements. Her makeshift lab, set up in the confines of their carriage, became a space of creativity and frustration. She was driven by the knowledge that while skincare was essential before makeup could be applied, the ingredients she needed were often found in the city’s apothecaries and alchemical shops.

Every day, she jotted down her findings and theories, preparing herself for the day when she would finally reach the capital. There, she hoped to access the full range of materials she needed and to begin building the foundation for her future enterprise.

Despite the challenges, her determination never wavered. Each setback was met with renewed resolve, as Seraphine envisioned a future where she could introduce her skincare and makeup innovations to this new world.

Seraphine's unconventional pursuits captured the knights' curiosity. Their medieval minds, unfamiliar with the concept of beauty products, were baffled by her activities. They initially mistook her for an alchemist due to her experimental methods, as her work with various substances seemed mystical and enigmatic to them.

One day, as they traveled, the knights inquired about her unusual practices. Seraphine, earnest and candid, explained her goal: to enhance and beautify human skin, making it healthier and more appealing. Her response was met with astonishment. The idea of improving one’s appearance through skincare was foreign and almost incomprehensible to them. To the knights, who had never considered such personal indulgence, her ambitions seemed both revolutionary and perplexing.

When Seraphine mentioned her plan to sell these products upon reaching the capital, the knights were taken aback. They couldn’t grasp the concept of making a livelihood through skincare in a world where such ideas were rare and unconventional. The knights, as well as the female knight who traveled with them, had never contemplated the notion of making their skin softer or more beautiful; it was beyond their realm of thought.

Seraphine's endeavors were complicated further by the limited resources available in this world. The ingredients she could gather were rudimentary, and her attempts to create effective, aesthetically pleasing products often resulted in mixtures that either failed to work or had unpleasant odors. Despite her background as an influencer accustomed to finished products, Seraphine faced significant challenges in her new role as a creator.

Determined, she labored with perseverance, experimenting with available materials and striving to perfect her formulas.

As Seraphine and the knights arrived at the small village, she was immediately struck by its simplicity and charm. The village was surrounded by vast farmlands, with fields of golden wheat stretching as far as the eye could see. The homes were modest, mostly simple structures built to accommodate the hardworking farmers who tilled the land. The main focus of this village was clearly agriculture, with a bounty of produce displayed at the small market stalls.