"Jas, since you say that you have lost all your mories, is there any clue that we could use to find out who you are?" Veronica asked in a concerned voice.
'This is annoying.. I know who I am and nobody is looking for . I don't think anyone on earth would be looking for either. Well for now let's play along.'
When Jas washed himself up in the river earlier, he noticed his reflection was the sa as it was on earth, just 11 years younger. And his lip scar was still there surprisingly.
Putting on a look of determined concentration he said, "The only thing I can think of, is this." Pointing to his lip, "I feel like this scar is important to my identity, but I don't know.. I wish I could be more helpful."
'Yeah right, with so little to go on Veronica will give up pretty easy and then I can focus on trying to survive in this horny world without anyone worrying about my past.'
"There shouldn't be very many n with handso features like yours and a scar like that, I'll see what I can do. For now let's find the Mayor and get you settled in."
Pleased by the swift end of the conversation regarding his past, Jas thought she must've realized it was going to be impossible to find out his identity. Eager to get a move on he excitedly said, "Alright Veronica, away we go!" While hooting and pumping his fist.
'What am I doing, I think I actually just died a little inside. I'm 25 acting like a kid being held in this woman's arms, my pride will never recover..'
As they passed through the streets of the town, Jas noticed once again there was a distinct lack of n.
"Hey Veronica, where are all the guys at? I haven't seen a single one since I entered this town."
"That's because n only live in the capital cities of each territory. Their constitution is not suited to living a life in a small town like Creekrock."
"That seems a bit condescending Veronica? How frail do you think n are?"
"I'm sorry if I offended you Jas, but it's true. With their weaker bodies, lower starting stats, and minimal experience gain, it would be very hard for a man to survive out here. Not only that, since most town garrison's are ard by milita and adventurers, they do not report to governnt officials or military officers. It would be very easy to kidnap a male and sell them on the black market as a slave, or even keep them as a personal toy they rent out."
"Oh.. okay I guess, but why would they live in the capital cities then? Wouldn't more people an more opportunity for sothing bad to happen?" Jas asked slightly confused.
"While it may seem that way, males in our country are provided two level 50 guards by our military. There is also a secure gated community in each city that only n can stay in, it restricts entry to everyone except nobility of the rank Countess or higher."
'Wow that does sound pretty safe, but I'm not really sure how strong level 50 is.'
"But Veronica, what about the guards themselves? Couldn't they have designs on the very person they're ant to protect?"
"No actually, all male guardians provided by the military are magically oathbound. Failure to maintain that oath results in imdiate death."
Startled by the revelation, Jas responded with a faint, "Oh.. okay."
Still in his princess carry Jas pondered his next steps going forward. 'I wonder if they'll let be an adventurer, I really don't want to be cooped up in a glorified daycare until I'm forced to complete the quota'
He had to admit, while embarrassing, being carried around by this woman felt pretty nice. Her big strong hands made him safe and- 'What am I even thinking about right now, I'm a manly protagonist. Not so child to be spoiled.'
Jas looked around suddenly as he felt Veronica co to a stop. In front of him stood an ornate wooden manor two stories tall, the nicest building he had seen so far in this town. They stood just outside the fence lines gate, which was protected by two guardsn.
He heard Veronica start talking in a professional and no nonsense tone.
"Corporal Sanders here to report to Lady Justine."
The two guards had thier visors raised on their helms, so he noticed the shocked expressions as their eyes landed on him.
"You may proceed, corporal." Said the guard on the left who had a shockingly high pitched voice.
Striding forward, Veronica and Jas swiftly passed through the gate into the manors well maintained yard. The doors to the manor were wide open letting the two pass unhindered.
Inside the building, there was a vast open room that had various tables and chairs arranged neatly. At the back of the room stood a set of stairs that led to the second floor. Looking up Jas noticed a balcony that wrapped around completely, being supported by large wooden beams underneath. On the stairs there stood a line of people that stretched up to the right side of the balcony, leading into a room.
Veronica ignored all the people waiting in line and bounded up the stairs. Shocked cries of "hey" and "no cutting" sounded out as she passed them. She kept walking until they were at the front of the line, just outside of a very solid door. Waiting for a bit, it opened then slamd shut as a very angry woman walked out muttering, "No good stingy hussy" in a huff.
Cutting off the next woman who went to grab the door, Veronica sidestepped in front of her and announced, "Corporal Sanders reporting, Lady Justine."
A few monts passed until a sowhat exhausted voice sounded back, "You may enter corporal."
Shouldering the door open, Veronica stepped through. The inside was very neat and stately, rows of books lined the walls to the left and right. In the middle of the room sat a plush bench ant for visitors. Towards the back of the room, a woman sat behind a desk, she had cyan colored hair with an intricate braid. One elbow rested on the desk, propping her head up with her hand. She blankly stared out the window not even looking at them.
The woman sighed and said, "Close the door and be seated corporal, then give your report."
"As you command, Lady Justine." Veronica replied.
Veronica hooked the door with her leg and pushed it closed, walking to the very comfy looking seat, she sat and positioned Jas to the middle of her lap. Her arms resting on the sides of his waist.
Jas felt his cool image shatter into the breeze once and for all with this seating arrangent. 'C'mon man.. I look like the biggest wuss ever right now.' Seeing that the lady hadn't bothered to look at them yet, Jas felt an opportunity regain his dignity.
He hissed up at Veronica, "Hey put down!"
Veronica looked confused as she responded, "But we are already sitting?" Her words seed to rouse the woman at the desk since Veronica hadn't whispered back.
'My one shot, my one opportunity, I let it slip and I did not capture it..' Jas felt like crying.
"Well then, who might you be handso?" Lady Justine was now staring at him with an intrigued expression, leaning over her desk to peer down at him.
'Either she's in a high chair or this woman needs to be in professional sports. I can think of a few teams who could use a center..'
Jas's neck was starting to hurt a bit looking up all the ti, "Good afternoon my Lady, my na is Jas."
There was a brief pause before she responded with a slightly strained voice, "Hello Sir Jas, I am Viscountess Justine Clent. What brings you to my town today? Also it's polite to give your full na when eting for the first ti."
Without missing a beat Jas smoothly replied, "My Lady, what brings here is quite a long story." He said this with a downcast expression, hoping to incite pity on his situation.
As Jas words teetered off into silence, he began to open his mouth when Veronica started, "Lady Justine, please forgive my interruption but Jas has lost his mories and it must be hard for him to talk about. He said he woke this morning with no idea who he was or anything about his life.. just his first na and that sexy little scar on his lip."
Jas gave a ntal double thumbs up to Veronica. 'I could've put more emotion into it but this works too. Also that last bit was a little creepy.'
Lady Justine put her hands up to her mouth as she said, "Oh you poor child.."
Jas wore a defeated expression as he thought, 'Why does everyone assu 'that' happened. My butt is perfectly fine, thank you very much!'
"Don't worry Jas, on my honor I vow to return you safely to your family." Justine declared with a solem vow.
Suddenly his mind saw words forming on a paper as a chanical voice said,
(Justine Clents vow: Justine Clent has vowed an oath to return you to your family safely.
Do you accept her vow? Yes or No)
"Thank you Lady Justine, your words alone give confidence." Jas snickered as he ntally clicked yes and he inwardly thought, 'these won will give up sooner rather than later, I'm one step closer to putting the questions about my past behind hehe.'
(You have accepted Justine Clents vow)
Jas snapped his head back up when he heard Justine say, "In fact, I think I already have a lead on who you really are. It will just take a couple days to follow through on it."
'Yeah right lady, if you really have a lead on then I vow to run through the town naked yelling 'Thank you Lady Justine' hehe good luck..'
Suddenly the voice in his head started talking again and a new paper forming with words appeared in his mind.
(Jas ****** vow: Jas ****** has vowed an oath to run through the town of Creekrock naked yelling 'Thank you Lady Justine' if she reunites you with your family.
Do you wish to retract your vow? Yes or No)
Stunned by his own stupidity, Jas's brain failed to react quick enough before Justine's eyes lit up and accepted his vow.
"I hope my lead finds traction Sir Jas, for this would be a major morale boost for the townsfolk." Justine said as her eyes sparkled.
'I am so stupid... good thing I'll never have to deliver on this promise. I need to be more careful with my words in the future. Even the ones in my own head.'
Jas let out a sigh as he said, "I hope so too, Lady Justine." With as much forced positivity he could gather.
Veronica, noticing that she had been left out of sothing butted in with, "Lady Justine, with your leave I'll ride to the capital to gather information on Jas situation."
"No need corporal, I'll just use [Instant ssage] to my contacts in the capital. With any luck I'll have what I need soon. Besides, I'm assigning you as his temporary guardian along with sergeant Dell."
"As you command, my Lady." Jas felt Veronica's right hand leave his waist as she preford so sort of salute above his head.
"Since that's settled, corporal Sanders take Sir Jas around town while I prepare a room for him." After scribbling down an order, Justine handed Veronica a piece of parchnt, "Also take this and inform sergeant Dell of her new assignnt." Turning her head to cast her gaze back down she said, "Sir Jas, welco to Creekrock."
'That went well I think... at least I get a free room. Maybe later I can work on restoring my masculine image and finally get so respect around here..'
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