Should Have Let Me Die

Chapter 101: Perdi Big Suspicions

Tescelle pulled up a map of the lower portion of the continent. Five out of six states including ours were divided, but all meeting up at the center, where we planned on building Dreams. I looked to Alex and she adjusted her glasses, stepping forward; damn, she looked good in the light blue dress and her hair in a bun, mmm, but I did need to talk to her about harassing the other women later.

"I think we should go to Perdi first, they are the biggest threat to us since we will need food to survive for our city and they are the main producers of grains in the south. We can stop in Tyfon after, The King will be happy to see us."

"That sounds suspicious, but I like the idea of Perdi, it's close. What's the plan then? Fly straight to the castle? Bang on the door and throw three pairs of dice, with a sorry to the first two daughters?"

Mishka, Arrentia, and Xelios snickered, trying to hold back laughs, while Alex gave me an eye roll. Okay, at least they thought my jokes were funny, but I finally relented to Alex, with a roll of my hand for her to continue. It looked like I might be the one on the chopping block next, maybe it was some kind of built up

'...sexual tension?' -Nina.

'You're not helping!'

"I suggest we go to the main farm Village first and then travel on land to the capital. We don't want to seem hostile and this village is almost more important than the city."

"What can you tell me about the city? And the town, let's get some specifics, because from what I understand countries are living in different era's here. Some with cars, and some with horses, right?"

"Yes, I have the report here Hyde!"

Keeta came rushing over to the table with a piece of paper in hand, her breast and tail bobbing with her.

*Wack*

I deserved that, but where was Buddy? He was always great for not helping in these kinds of situations. I rubbed the back of my head with one hand as Keeta smiled shyly and handed me the paper. That hand must have been Alex's that hit me, oh well, what does this say?

Location: Acosta, Capital of Perdi

Transport: Walk/Horse/Wagon

Plumbing: Running water/Sewage disposal

Cleanliness: Waste removal service

Security: Low

Reported Crime Rate: Low

Slavery: Legal sales of Humans/Beastfolk

Beastfolk: Non-Hostile

Location: Lamosta, Perdi

Transport: Walk/Horse/Wagon

Plumbing: Running water/Out Houses

Cleanliness: Composting and personal waste disposal

Security: none

Reported Crime Rate: Low

Slavery: Not sanctioned by town officials

Beastfolk: Non-Hostile

Okay, this wasn't bad, except, you know, THE SLAVERY!

"Hey, Hey, Hey! What is this little part about slavery?!"

"You will find this everywhere we go, even when we get to Karst and the Cresting Wilds there will be slavery."

Alex said this like it was nothing, and I had to take a deep breath and remember where I was. Fucking place, whatever, I didn't have to like it. To the shit hole we go!

"Okay, let's drop down near Lamosta and we can go visit the town and the people there. I will try to play nice with the locals and get a feel for the place. Alex and Nuwari, would you two accompany me into the town first and we can introduce ourselves before bringing the whole family over?"

I was surprised to see a blush on Alex's face and she turned from me quickly, adjusting her glasses. That was interesting, but It did make sense; Alex wasn't craving sex, just some me time. Well, the three of us would do some shopping for supper and meet some people. I also wanted to try and get a feel for the capital and it's people before we got there, the sheet Keeta handed me looked cut and dry for a place like that, but who knew.

I stood up and smiled at the women, and everyone started to break apart, but I walked up to Titania. As I did I expanded and took her in my arms and kissed her, then leaning in and whispering in her ear about an idea I had. When I pulled back Titania smiled and kiss me again, saying that she would talk to Grif about it for me.

I was about to turn to Mishka but waited.

'Hey, are you free tonight?'

'No, I'll pass for now. Let Mishka have the night.' -Nina.

'Really? Do you not'

'Of course, I like you that way, but there are a lot of things coming up and I feel like I need to read more to understand how to help you. We will have more time, I promise.' -Nina.

Wow, I was scared that I was about to get rejected by my own wife, but since she was picking up after Gripton...Mishka would be excited to spend the night, but do I tell her now or surprise her? I think telling her would be the best option, but then again, she liked the flying surprises. Ah, what the hell, it would be a surprise, or I would be sleeping alone.

I turned to look out the front window, but we were on the ground again, but there were golden fields everywhere I looked as I started to walk forward, but a hand grabbed mine. I was pulled around by Alex, who took me by the arm and Nuwari joined me on my other free arm. Well, I guess I could stare outside too.

It was time to set foot in a new place, meet new people, and try to build a relationship with these people. I didn't want to start giving everyone magic, or that would just start a war. No, I would just have to listen to my councilors and only speak to when spoken to, for now. I had a bad feeling about the capital, so hopefully, this small town of Lamosta would be better.