4 She's a Goddess

Kanna: "That looked like it stung, are you okay?"

Steven: "No..."

I whimpered.

Kanna: "Here let me see your back, I know a minor healing spell."

I turned my back to Kanna as she did the spell. My back spasmed because her hands felt cold. The burning sensation slowly fading away as she finished with her spell.

Kanna: "Feel better?"

Steven: "What was that?"

Kanna: "Magic."

Magic? I might've been lashed pretty hard but now this is pushing it.

Steven: "What do you mean magic?"

Kanna: "Magic? You know... something everyone knows about?"

Steven: "Can you show me?"

Kanna: "You... seriously don't know anything?"

I shook my head.

Kanna looked at me, then her hands trying to figure something out.

Kanna: "Well..."

She lifted her hands above me and showered me with gold particles. The particles landed all around me and dissipated either on the floor or my skin, disappearing as fast as they appeared.

Steven: "...woah..."

It wasn't long until the Captain returned, and when he did, he brought someone from the other room. I assumed it was a noble until I got a good look at them. This person was another old Nekomata and dressed rather simple; wearing just a tunic with breeches.

Captain Esmond: "This is Hansuke, he's the village mage and also a member of the court."

He seemed rather friendly and greeted us all. He sat next to me and asked to see my hand. When I did, he started tugging on my fingers with the force a train. Fortunately, I don't feel any pain but it feels awkward.

Steven: "What are you doing?"

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Hansuke: "Please, stay quiet for a little longer."

It looked as if he were studying me. For each time he tugged on my hand he would carefully observe it. He moved to my other hand and did the same. Only this time, asking me to take deep breaths. After the man was finished, he looked up at me and noticed his eyes were glowing a very bright goldish color. He then smiled with satisfaction as he stood up as soon as the Elder came back with something wrapped in cloth.

Elder: "Well? How is he?"

Hansuke: "He'll be fine."

Kanna: "What was wrong with him?"

Captain Esmond: "The demon might've latched a curse on him. It was best to play it safe."

I was sickened, even in this new world that girl was still managing to terrorize me and the only thing I could do was curse my misfortune.

Hansuke: "Anyways, I'd recommend having him make a contract because he has no aptitude with magic."

Elder: "None?"

Hansuke: "None! It's like he's a Goblin!"

Elder: "That's a shame, I was going to give him this."

The Elder removes the cloth from the item revealing a rather basic but good looking sword. The hilt consisted of a graceful, curved guard and rounded pommel that complimented the long, wide blade that tapers to a fine point. I'm not into swords or knives but it looked cool.

Kanna: "A magic sword?"

Elder: "The smith calls it Nikitis, it's a sword that can turn your magic power into raw physical power. Works amazingly against armored opponents."

Captain Esmond: "I think clothes would've been a better choice."

Hansuke: "I agree, your attire is... unique, Mister Omeo."

Steven: "My clothes?"

I'm just wearing blue jeans, a white crewneck covered in dirt and sneakers. It's not fancy but they're easy to change out of when I got home and started working in my restaurant.

Steven: "This is what I always wear."

Kanna: "But he can use it if he were to make a contract with someone?"

Elder: "Yeah, but where are you going to find someone willing to contract a total stranger?"

A contract? Certainly, by the way they spoke about it, a contract wasn't the kind of written contract that I was thinking about. Out of curiosity, I asked what they meant by a contract.

Steven: "What's a contract?"

Hansuke: "To put it simply, a contract is when an apprentice such as yourself, offers to devote themselves as servants to another, called a Master, and in return, the Master grants them their magic power. Essentially making them as powerful as the master is."

Elder: "Don't forget that the apprentice can still surpass the master."

Kanna: "It's like interspecific cooperation in a sense. The apprentice gains magic power and the master gains a servant."

At a glance, it seemed that the apprentice would benefit the most out of it as they would gain magic power while the master only gained a mere 'servant'. I tossed the idea around my head when I realized that the master was the one that really 'truly' benefited from it. I mean, someone as strong as you and they had to listen to your every whim? It's essentially the same as cloning yourself. It would only really be a mutual benefit if the master was someone fair.

Steven: "The master would be the one that'll 'truly' benefit from it because the master would have someone as strong as them and they had to listen to every order they make."

Elder: "That's quite the observation if I say so myself."

Kanna: "Only if the master is greedy though."

Steven: "What do I gain from using magic anyway?"

Kanna: "Well, there's Wind, Earth, Fire, Water, Dark, and Holy elements. Oh, there was Ice buts it's gone extinct. Then, if you're a girl, there's Spirit."

Steven: "Magic can go extinct?"

Hansuke: "It's not easy but it can happen. Ice was simply too dangerous to use."

Elder: "Everyone has an element they're good at. Kanna and I are both experts with Wind magic, Esmond here with Fire, and Hansuke is good at pretty much all of them."

Hansuke: "Elder, please, I'm just a mage."

This magic element stuff is really interesting. I could learn more than one element and cast spells! I could only imagine what will be possible if I knew it.

Hansuke: "Either way though, the only choices I see is either you make a contract or live without magic. I don't mean to put you down, but you don't have the potential to learn any form of magic at your current level."

Hansuke's words burned into my mind. I had to choose between living a freeman without magic or live as a servant with great power. The choice seemed obvious, no one would make a contract so carelessly with a stranger and I already was used to living without magic.

Though it was a shame, the idea of using magic seemed like something that would be useful in the future. As I was about to make my resolution, Kanna gently pulled on my shirt. Everyone turned their attention to her as she spoke in a soft voice.

Kanna: "I'll do it…"

Elder: "What was that?"

Kanna: "I-I'll do—"

Elder: "You're very quiet, we can't hear you."

Kanna: "I said I'll do it! I'll be Steven's master!"

We all just looked at each other. The Elder had that smug look again, Captain was expressionless as if what happened didn't surprise him, and Hansuke was just scratching his head while smiling.

Elder: "I guess it's settled."

Captain Esmond: "No, we still need to hear from Steven, we don't know if wants to make a contract, to begin with."

Hansuke: "Even if he does, it'll take a while to prepare everything."

Elder: "Well, Mister Omeo?"

I stood there speechless, I didn't know what I wanted or what to say. I can't choose on a whim.

Hansuke: "Well, by the looks of it, I suggest we give him some time to think it over. It is a major decision after all."

Captain Esmond: "I second that."

Elder: "Fine, do you think you can decide in a couple of days, mister Omeo?"

Steven: "Uh… Yes, I believe I can."

Elder: "Then may I ask one more question?"

Steven: "Sure."

Captain Esmond: "What are you going to ask him, Elder?"

Elder: "The important question. Mister Omeo, what do you think of my niece, Kanna?"

Steven: "She's a goddess."

Captain Esmond: "Oh, for crying out loud."

Hansuke: "Hehe, I should get going, Elder."

Elder: "Ahaha! I'm right behind you."