MOONBLOOD BOUND

The afternoon road traffic was very busy, transportation filled the outskirts of the streets of Tsirian City. I observed the surroundings while riding a vehicle that looked like a delmans but instead of a horse to pull it, it was a large lizard. It's not uncommon in Tsirian City for rare and strange animals to roam the streets.

Continuing to walk towards the East, my shabby robes were slightly exposed in the wind of Tsirian City. My eyes kept looking straight ahead, eager to arrive. I stopped for a moment at a food vendor, bought some grilled meat in a fairly large portion, and then gave it to the lizard that was with me. The lizard ate with gusto. Occasionally, it heard the sound of teeth grinding as it ate. Perhaps the big lizard could be called a carnivore. But it can also eat plants.

Resuming my journey, I showed an increasingly lethargic face uninterested in my surroundings. The way I looked at the city was very different from those who were very much in love with the city of Tsirian. Without further ado, I got off and parked the vehicle.

"Wait a moment Tculu, I have important business in this bar."

I opened the front door of the bar, revealing a three-headed snake pattern. Then entered and looked around the bar with a dazed look. This time, I let out a rough sigh.

"This place hasn't changed at all."

The sound of cheering and noise filled the bar during the day. Patrons kept coming in and ordering drinks. A few traces of vomit were seen on some of the tables.

"Please make me some chocolate milk with alcohol added to it or something that will make this noisy customer of yours disappear from the civilization of the world,"

My words were a bit sarcastic to the bartender who looked a bit busy serving customers.

Rando chuckled lightly at my unfriendly words. The bartender's name was Rando, and he was a close friend of mine from long ago. With his tall, well-built body and masculine features, Rando was the perfect bartender. Only Rando understood how I behaved in Tsirian city.

"I might be able to get rid of them from here, as long as you're able to cover all my living expenses," Rando replied with a chuckle.

"Oh my God, my life is already difficult."

"Well it's not easy, there has to be a struggle to get what you want," Rando replied.

"Again and again you come up with that signature line. You'd better tell me how to earn money without having to struggle," I chuckled irritably at the surrounding crowd.

"You haven't changed at all Othniel. Always ungrateful. If I were you, I'd be so grateful that I wouldn't complain."

Rando's words clearly offended Othniel who was staying nearby.

"Are you out of your mind? How can you possibly be grateful if you're in my position, you can't even imagine it, Ran."

"Almost every night I went to parties and danced, all my bones felt crushed."

I chuckled again with my eyes still alert.

I ignored it and chose to sip my drink with my mind raging, forcing me to get out of Tsirian city as soon as possible.

There's no mistaking it, I'm the shabby man riding a big lizard named Othniel.

I am Othniel Grissham Darksmith, a 16-year-old teenager. Of noble blood with a father who is a notorious king. Excessive laziness makes the king or my father always suppress and restrain.

"Will you do me a favor, Ran?" Rando narrowed his eyes, he was a little suspicious of Othniel's serious-sounding question. But finally nodded.

"Maybe I can help,"

Rando replied briefly without looking at Othniel.

"I want to escape from this kingdom. Come with me."

"Uhuk....!"

Rando choked on his own drink. He was so surprised by the statement I had just made. His head throbbing, he still couldn't believe that a son of the king of Moonblood wanted to run away.

"You've lost your mind Niel! How can you want to escape from here!"

Rando raised his voice. Every nerve in his head was trying to understand what I had just said.

All eyes in the bar were on Rando and me. They stared suspiciously with unreadable faces. I quickly covered my face with the shabby robe perched on my body.

"Rando! You shouted so loudly. Look at those people. What if they recognize me?"

Othniel's panicked face was very obvious.

"Ah, I'm sorry. I was so surprised Niel."

"But you really want to leave here?"