Kuon looked all over the place. His landlord took him to the castle that stood high above the village. His eyes, the actor's eyes, tried to remember every detail of the journey. If there will be the need, he would be ready to escape with Kyoko the same way he got here.
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It all was still really mysterious to him. Just a moment before getting HERE (wherever they were) he talked to Kyoko in LME head quarters. He couldn't recall anything that could have brought them to the middle-aged era.
First thing he remembered after their fall from the sky in new world they were in (How even it could happen?), was that Kyoko landed beneath him. Deep inside he knew there was no way to change that, but he still felt responsible for her lost memory. Never in his live he suspected he could hurt her physically! He almost lost it when Kyoko stayed unconscious for a long while. Kuon knew that her death would make him take his own life away.
He tried to make her breathe again. It itself felt even more like a sin. His lips touched hers while he puffed the air from his lungs into hers. Now looking back he didn't know what exactly was he so angry about… That she didn't remember his… ekhm… kiss… or that HE couldn't remember the taste of her lips? He was desperate that time and soon enough she regained the breathing.
The noises they made when the air was rent in to let them fall onto the hard ground, somehow made local people to come over. Kuon looked at them and that was when he realized yet again something was wrong. They all were wearing flax and leather clothes. Their legs were bare and dirty… so as their hands and faces. Some women had white caps on their heads but Kuon could see from where he was standing, that all of theirs hairs were dusty. Where are we?
The villages were probably even more scared than him. For the first time in their peaceful lives, they met a stranger like Kuon. He was wearing weird clothes, from the material they didn't know. Blue shirt and black pants… He had even weirder black shoes on. It all could have been foreigners' doings… But there was something that feared villagers most… His companion was a red-haired girl. They never faced a girl, whose hair had THAT INTENSE red color. In addiction she was scandalous clothed. She had a strap top and knee length pink dress. She was however laying on the ground and not moving.
Young handsome and elegant man asked them to help him rescue the girl. When the first shock passed the villagers had to admit one more thing- the newcomers were surely an elite. Both looked beautiful and clean. Helping high classed guests of the Lady, of the lands they were on, will always be welcomed and probably even rewarded! With his next plead some of them walked to Kuon and Kyoko.
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Kuon with Kyoko in his arms was lead to the tavern. Its owner gave him his most expensive and comfortable room, so that Kyoko could rest properly. Soon enough the rumors of two newcomers spread through the village. Local medic came and examined Kyoko. Fortunately her injuries weren't hard. She had a few bruises on her sides and legs, but she will be healthy in a no time. Kuon felt relieve.
Landlord sent to the room his wife. Staying in her a little blood stained cloth would not be wise. Days were cold and they got to prevent their guests from diseases. Landlady delicately put her best linen dress on Kyoko. She was fascinated by her pure white skin. It was the sign of being well-born. Landlady wondered what evil must have happened to the girl laying in the bed. Was she attacked because of the fortune she was probably having with her? One however was sure; landlady would be now in the center of attention, everyone would be asking her about the newcomers! And she liked that.
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The tavern stood at the rim of the village. From the doors of it one could see already the castle that was at the end of the road. To get there, one should pass shrubbery and walk between the fields, where villagers had their growing. The castle itself was spectacular. Around the walls there was the moat, deep and dangerous. There were pointed piles of wood in it, threatening everybody who would want to conquer this place. There was also large doorway with the metal grille, prepared to close when the gatekeepers would sense any sort of danger. The walls itself was made by a solid material, huge rocks… and it combined into high piles.
Kuon entered the place first being examined. Guards took him and the landlord straight to the audience hall. He was a little shocked that there wasn't a man holding there lands but a lady. She was sitting on a throne, surrounded by few knights and beautiful ladies. She herself was a beauty and in an instant she reminded him of someone. Kuon as Ren worked hard not only for LME, but also Atoka agency. Young smiled lady looked surprisingly similar to …. Kuon almost shouted her name, glad that he was able to see someone he knew… but then reality crashed all of his hopes.
"My name is Lady Anna. I'm the right owner of the lands you invaded. Bow to the flag of Lilies… my flag, the order of my family."
Kuon did exactly as she commanded.
"Now… reveal yourself… I demand you to speak your name! I also want you to honestly tell me the purpose of your visit. Your life depend on it, be sure I will not tolerate any lies."
The Lady had cold eyes, which told him she was serious. Kuon had to make up something, or else his Kyoko was in danger.