It was finally a day to leave this island for the first time. It wasn’t the best time to leave but it was too late to say no. Skyge was hanging off my shoulder all of the time. Since he is in his small form it isn’t a problem. Luckily there will be lights all of the time around us so he won’t change his form on the journey.

It was my first time meeting a priest in this world. It was the same person that I saw a few days ago before meeting with Astvar. With his hood down I could finally see his face. He was bald with a long black beard and some kind of runes drawn on his face. He greeted me by shaking both of my hands and bowing down a little bit. While he was bowing I noticed that he had a knife on his belt. Looks like they don’t defend themselves only with words and prayer.

[ Agor ]

“Nice to meet you. My name is Agor, priest of Pure Sun. I’ll be your guide on this journey. Is that yours?” He asked as he pointed at Skyge.

[ Eric ]

“It’s my dog.”

[ Skyge ]

“I’m not a dog!” Said Skyge but only I could understand that. For the priest, Skyge just barked.

[ Eric ]

“Shh… Just in case no one else can know that you’re a wolf.” I said it telepathically to Skyge.

We learned that since we share a bond between us. We can talk over a long distance and know our positions. There was one big ship preparing for the trip. It wasn’t a typical Vikings ship. It was like a mix of Vikings ship and carrack. The same type of ship that Christopher Columbus used. No matter how it looked like it was still a Vikings ship and I was put on rowing duty. I did build my body a little bit since I came to this world but this… was hell! After a few minutes, it felt like my arm could snap at any time. I hoped we would change after twenty minutes or so… But then one of the guards said…

[ Guard ]

“Brace yourself, man! In three hours we’ll stop on some island. Good luck!” Three hours! I’ll be here doing this for three hours! I didn’t hear him correctly right?

[ Guard ]

“We’re here!” Shouted guard.

While everyone left their seats I was still mindlessly repeating the rowing. I wasn’t sure if I even felt my arms anymore. I couldn’t even lift my hands to eat. The food was right in front of me. I looked around and a few people were only using their hands to eat… I planted my face in the chicken and ate it. It wasn't an easy and clean way to do it but there was no other choice in my current state.

[ Skyge ]

“Master! Why are you eating like this?”

[ Eric ]

“Because… I’m in that kind of mood…”

[ Skyge ]

“Liar! You’re a big liar!”

[ Eric ]

“No, I’m not!” I wanted to point at Skyge with my finger but I couldn’t lift it…

[ Skyge ]

“Yes, you are! I can feel it!”

[ Eric ]

“How?!”

[ Skyge ]

“Your heart! When you told a lie it was beating differently than earlier!” Cheerfully said Skyge.

[ Eric ]

“Are you sure you’re two years old?” I said with a sarcastic voice.

While I was working down there! Skyge was spending his time with Tae and food! Because of my argument with Skyge, I didn’t notice Tae standing by us.

[ Tae ]

“What are you doing?”

[ Eric ]

“Talking with Skyge.”

[ Tae ]

“I can see that but… didn’t you also change into a dog?”

[ Eric ]

“What do you mean?” I asked with my biggest smile and my messy face.

[ Tae ]

“Nothing… Just don’t talk to me with a full mouth…”

[ Eric ]

“Wait… how are you still standing?!”

[ Tae ]

“Huh?”

[ Eric ]

“Didn’t you paddle too?”

[ Tae ]

“It’s a job for regular guards…”

[ Eric ]

“Why didn’t you tell me earlier?!”

[ Tae ]

“Couse I didn’t know you were that dumb.”

When I was slowly getting strength back in my arms we were preparing to sail again. This time I didn’t have to paddle! Finally, some time to watch the sea and the islands near me! The sun was up almost right above. I think I could still see Dalir or at least the mountain near it. I know that Dalir is a small village but the mountain is huge. There weren't many big islands. Only small ones that weren’t even on the map.

While I was enjoying the view someone tapped me on the shoulder. When I looked back it was the same guard that ordered me to paddle. Before I could say anything he grabbed me and dragged me down to the oars.

[ Eric ]

“But I’m a guard! I’m supposed to guard the Jarl!” I shouted as I was dragged.

[ Guard ]

“Someone as puny as you, a guard?”

[ Eric ]

“Yes!”

[ Guard ]

“Don’t make me laugh!”

[ Eric ]

“There is an even skinnier guy than me! And he also is a guard!”