A Stroll Around the World

6. A New Friend

Sorry everyone, I had no idea how to spell Korean names and I spelled them wrong. I changed everyone's names (with help from Kim Mijin)

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"This can't be it." Guang murmured to himself. "This can't be it!"

"No books on 'Earth', three books on 'Another World', twenty four books on 'Demon Lord', sir." The voice answered. 

Guang curled up on his seat miserably. "Anything other than the book titles said before?"

"None, excluding 'Folktales of the Continent', sir."

He hesitated for a second, then sighed. "Search 'Non-human Species'."

"Twelve results, sir. Minus previous titles, two results."

"Bring book results."

It didn't take long. The soft tinkle of lights accompanied two volumes of books- a dictionary, which he quickly tossed aside, and another, thinner book.

Guang just frowned. "Yet another folktale? No magic books?"

The voice simply echoed, "None. Magic related books are not inside the library, Assistant thanks sir for understanding."

"I don't understand! I don't want to!"

He tossed the fairy tale book onto the floor. It promptly disappeared. The voice wasn't discouraged.

"Over 35% of the books in this library are stories from different regions. Over 42% of the books in this library are about culture. Over 68% of the books in this library are storybooks with a specific plot. Assistant recommends-"

"Shut up!" Guang snapped, throwing the floating book away towards the ceiling. It disappeared before it even hit. He felt even more moody now.  Nothing. He couldn't destroy anything. They just... disappeared before there was any damage.

The assistant's voice sounded a little unhappy this time. It's surly voice echoed in the gigantic library, making Guang feel a little sorry. Just a little sorry. The emotions quickly faded away as soon as they came.

"The story of the Lady in the Lake is a classic tale. Originating from-"

"I already know, yada yada, don't care. I'm a Summoned that's supposed to defeat the demon lord, not save a damsel in distress."

"Some Summoned do both, sir."

"Well, I don't."

"There are plenty of records about the First and Second Waves, though they are simplified in the books here, it was the year-"

"I read the book, alright? I said I don't need to listen to it!"

"Hey." Guang flinched.

It wasn't Assistant. It wasn't the priestess.

Guang always had minimal contact with his Summoned classmates, even before he was sent to the other-world. Or maybe it was more correct to say it was the opposite. People had minimal contact with him. It could have been his black skin that was the problem, or his (sarcasm) refreshing personality.

People just... stayed away from him. Even his parents. Most of the time. Physically, anyway.

"Stand up, will you? You're sitting on all the books in this place."

The girl cocked her head filled with short wavy black hair. She was proud and confident. Not afraid. The kind of 'popular girl' who usually knew everyone, who was friendly with everyone they saw.

A completely different kind of species from him. An extrovert. A popular kid. His head rang out danger signals.

He stood up unsteadily, then made sure to scooch away as far as he could. He felt uncomfortable.