
“KAKAAAAAK BANGUUUN!!”
The screams I often hear when I wake up.
The voice came from my sister. At the age of 7, my mother gave birth to a daughter who became my sister. Name's Whitney. And now he's 3 years old. He likes to follow me. He was always afraid to leave the house.
While I was training, he was always quiet in his room. And when I take a break or a break, I play with him.
Once he was 3 years old, he started to come out often. He also began to eat together in the dining room. She was usually breastfed by my mother in the room. And as long as I practiced first, I was always woken up by him. Honestly, because of the exhausting training, it made me feel too good while sleeping.
And today he asked for something.
“I want to go to the market with sister.” Whitney Pinta.
I looked at him confused. Usually he doesn't dare to set foot out of the house, now he wants to go to the market with me.
“Bring me.” Said pleading.
Ugh...it was hard to resist when he put out such an expression.
“Mother, this is Whitney bu.” I called my mother to bring her into the house.
My mother came smiling. “Oh my dear, your sister wants to go for a while. Later in the afternoon also back.”
“Ga wants! Want to come with brother!” exclamation Whitney.
“Ga can be so dear.. later also your sister back kok.”.
“GA MAU!”
Hearing him scream I let out my breath. Then I lay down to equalize my height with her.
“Whitney.” I said quietly while stroking his head.
“Iya kak?” happy answer. Thought it would be brought by me.
“Wait for sister at home yes…. Take care of mom, brother will come bring something for Whitney.”
“Eummm...” Whitney looks moody hearing my answer.
“Whitney can promise keep mom?” my many.
“Can...” replied Whitney slowly.
“Jagain yes until sister returns later.” Saying a smile.
Whitney also nodded. And then he can let go of me as soon as I get on the horse-drawn carriage and move towards the market.
Brother June who had been watching me since then spoke to me when the horse carriage had already walked.
“Dramatic once yes you guys.” Mocking speech.
My face is flushed. And take my eyes off Brother June. “Whispering ah!” reply upset.
Brother June just laughed to see me misbehaving. Then he smiled but his smile looked a bit sad.
“Why brother?” manya curious.
“No... it's just..” kak June stared blankly at my house. “... I just wish I could be like you.”
“Kakak can. My sister is like my brother. And I love big brother very much.” Reply spontaneously.
Hearing that Brother June immediately looked at me with a reddened face. He looks wrong and I think it's cute.
“A-a-what the hell are you saying?!” he pulled out his hand, covered his mouth with his hand then turned his gaze away from me.
I smiled at her behavior. And made me want to tease her again.
“Sister's ear is flushed loh.” Nosy talk.
“DIAAM LAAAH!!” yell out June's brother with a red face.
I laughed out loud. Even the coachman who had been silent in front also held back a laugh. It seems like he's watching me and Brother June.
***
The journey to the market takes a long time. Unlike in my old life, which could use a car or a motorbike that was fast enough, horse carriages could not move fast. Plus the load carried by the horse which makes it run slower.
But I'm not so worried. I enjoyed the trip with enthusiasm. It was the first time I traveled so far. And also the market is in the city so I can learn a lot of things that I can't learn directly in my village.
During the trip, my brother June and I chatted with the coachman. He's a friendly man. He knew my father before I was born. He said my father used to sell his money to him when my father was an adventurer.
He also told me if the trip this time is sometimes a little vulnerable. Because lately bandits are on the loose. He said he actually told my dad about it. But my father just laughed and said that I would kick the ass of those bandits.
Hearing that I just smiled awkwardly. Sometimes my father overvalues me a little. Or am I the one who has become strong?
In the afternoon, we finally reached the entrance of the city. I was amazed by the huge fortress that surrounded the city. There were some people standing guard there. They used iron armor and carried a spear. We were dismissed by the guard.
“Halo Mr. Armin.” Greet the guard kindly to the coachman. I remember I just found out her name was Armin.
“Halo.” Mr. Armin replied to the guard's greeting. Then he showed me something like a card.
“Well you can enter.” The guard then looked at Brother June. “The phone behind you please show your ID.”
June nodded and showed her the card. After that the guard let us in.
The horse carriage returned to walking. I was wondering what an identification card was.
“Kak, what is a ID card?” I asked June's sister.
“It is a card that contains information about you. Starting from your name, job, and other information such as criminal history. Usually people who do not have the card will be temporarily detained to make a certificate. It certainly requires a pretty complicated examination. Because he could be a criminal.” Obviously, brother June.
“But I was not questioned or detained.” I'm confused.
Brother June laughed. “Of course you weren't asked Alvin, you were 10 years old. So no need for a.” card
“When will I get an identification card?” my many.
“When you are 16 years old, you will get this card.”
“What is it working to enter the city only?”
“No,” Brother June shows her card. “It works for many things. Identification cards are needed to find a job, view status, and report something. For adventurers, this card is very important and its many uses.” Obviously, brother June.
“It is also needed to get permission to trade loh.” Added mr. Armin.
I nodded in understanding. I'll need that card in the future, too.