I continued through the back streets until I reached the Three Stooges' alley. They stared at me with their insufferable idiot faces, not moving from their spots, waiting for me to get close so they could ambush me.
Before they could open their mouths and say their line, I took a deep breath and shouted as loud as I could:
"HEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEELP MEEEEEEEEEE! GUAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAARDS!"
"Hey! What are you doing?!"
"S-Stop screaming!"
"It's just a prank, bro!"
My voice echoed, and I'm sure the people outside the alley heard me. But no one came.
"So far everything is going as it should."
The trio approached me intimidatingly, their faces looking angry and embarrassed. I was nervous, but confident that everything would turn out well.
"That was scary. For a moment I thought that would work."
"You gave us a hard time, buddy."
"You better be prepared for what's next."
I took a few steps back and prepared to shout for help again. However, a familiar voice echoed in the alley, speaking in an authoritative tone.
"That's enough."
Reinhard Van Astrea made an appearance. He looked deceptively ordinary, aside from his handsomeness, which made me doubt my heterosexuality.
—Oh no, it's Reinhard!
The trio of useless people turned into smoke and were carried away by the wind.
"Wow, this daddy looks so good" I looked at the redhead, completely mesmerized by his presence.
If Reinhard were a woman, I would fall in love with her instantly.
"Um." He coughed, uncomfortable with my piercing gaze. "Are you okay?"
"I'm great!" I responded enthusiastically. "Thanks for saving me, Reinhard."
Smiling, I extended my hand for a shake, which he accepted. At that moment, I decided I could trust him. Even if we were strangers, Reinhard would naturally be willing to help me.
"You look better in person." I commented, to which he laughed and looked to the side shyly.
"I guess I'm glad I met your expectations."
"You actually passed them." I said, and then realized the conversation had taken a strange turn. "Wait, I almost forgot to introduce myself." I remembered, and laughed at my lack of naturalness. Did I already mention I'm bad at socializing?
I gave a simple bow and tried to sound as credible as I could. I was about to do something very dangerous, considering he could identify lies with one of his blessings.
"My name is Leandro Lagostena. I come from a very faraway place and I'm completely penniless. I'm looking for opportunities and have decided to try my luck in the royal capital."
"I see, it's a pleasure to meet you. May I ask what your impression of the kingdom is so far?"
"Honestly? It's fucked up. Thieves roaming the streets freely, an entire district full of poor people, the plants with changed names... But at least they have pretty girls."
"Hahaha." He let out an awkward laugh. "Well, I'm sure you can still discover many good things in Lugunica."
"Yeah... Well, since you're here, can you do me a favor?"
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