That Time I Started A Life In Another World

Unwanted Attention

As I get down the hill and start running towards the carriage, I could feel a strange itch in my mind. It was almost like... almost like I jinxed something.

That's a weird thought to have.

I shook my head and refocused on the present. It was better to find out what the hell was this about before thinking any further.

I ran up to the carriage - before it even got anywhere close to Obuch - and the carriage stopped in turn.

I recognized the ground dragon that was pulling the carriage. It was the most loyal and well behaved one the Karsten family had. As such, there was no one holding the ground dragon's reins, as it could perfectly guide the carriage by itself.

The door opened and I saw Wilhelm through it. My eyebrows rose in surprise.

They sent Wilhelm here? That's... unexpected.

Cylob: "What's up with the sudden visit? I hope it's nothing catastrophic."

Wilhelm gestured for me to sit across from him and I did as such. Wilhelm closed the door and I could feel the carriage rolling again.

Wilhelm: "Don't worry, Cylob. Nothing much has happened. Except for Subaru-dono complaining about how Anastasia can't stop trying to get him, and Ezzo saying that he finished the job you gave him, there're no real messages for you."

I smirk.

Cylob: "So she's finally started pestering him, huh? And Ezzo's done too... that's good. But on the important note, if there're no messages for me, why are you here?"

He smiled warmly at me. His smile made him look like a grandpa.

Wilhelm: "I wanted to see your home, Cylob."

At that, I had nothing to say.

He... wants to see my home.

Of course, Obuch wasn't my actual home, and Wilhelm knew that too, but I did proclaim that and I do consider Obuch my home, so there was no surprise there.

What really left me stunned was that Wilhelm went out of his way to go here. He was a very busy man, all things considered, so him taking time out of his schedule for this... I didn't know how to feel about that.

On one hand, I felt warm since he cared enough about me to go all the way here. On the other... I didn't really want my home and my work place to interact - that's the best way I could explain how I was feeling right now.

But most importantly of all... I was scared for Chis.

It's going to be fine. Even if Wilhelm sees Chis's talent, I could explain to him why I don't want for Chis's talent to be known. He would understand me and respect my decision.

Or so I hoped, at least. The thing was, if a person high-up in the hierarchy forced him to answer, he wouldn't have much of a choice but to.

Sure, there were only a couple of people who Wilhelm couldn't go against. But there also were people he couldn't go against.

I sighed. It was probably just me being overly anxious again.

Cylob: "So it's just something personal? That's a relief. I was really worried about something bad happening. Considering how much I changed everything... it would be no surprise if the Witch Cult just went ahead and attacked us, you know?"

Wilhelm: "Yes, that's true. But even if they did, we now know how to deal with them, thanks to your efforts."

I smiled at Wilhelm's comment. He was clearly trying to lift my mood and ease my worries.