Dio Perspective

  Mia... I'm begging you, help me get rid of this insect

  This was the thought that echoed in Dio mind as he watched Cairo move excitedly between the library shelves, touching the books . Three months had passed since his arrival, and his silent solitude had turned into constant noise.

  Dio! Have you read this? The Legend of the Headless Horseman? The title alone is genius!

  Shut up, Cairo, I'm trying to read.

  You have to take care of me, you bastard, I'm your only friend.

  Dio froze, the book in his hand. I chose solitude; solitude did not choose me.

  Cairo looked at him from over a book and laughed a sarcastic, genuine laugh. Sure. And we all choose to breathe. The only good thing about this garbage place is these old books.

  These old books are the pinnacle of humanity. All the knowledge in the world is here.

  The knowledge here is old. And the world... the world is moving, my barbarian friend, while you're drowning in these books.

  This became their routine. Dio would read in silence, and Cairo would sit beside him reading aloud, commenting, mocking, and filling the void Dio had been accustomed to for years. One day, Dio said as he was reading, "Aren't you a sorcerer? Shouldn't you be training?"

  Cairo laughed. "I am a genius. I don't need to train."

  Lucky bastard.

  Cairo suddenly shouted Oh, damn it! They killed my main character, Hong Min! looking at the novel. Look here! What a brilliant plot twist! Ah... it seems my mother has arrived.

  The library door burst open. Alma was standing there, her face red with anger. You mischievous brat! I was wondering where you go every day, and I find you here in this filthy house, shirking your training?!

  Cairo ignored her. Dio, this novel is the best novel I've ever read in my life. Its beginning is like the filth of this house, but the more I read, the better it gets, and the third book will be the best, it's about dwarves.

  Dio said with boredom Cairo! Don't you think you're breaking the fourth wall a bit too much in this scene?. Let's get back to your mother.

  Alright, alright. But I'm going to finish reading my book first.

  Alma was shocked by this absolute disregard. "This is an unspeakable insult, Dio van der Wood!"

  Woman, Dio said, turning a page, my entire life is an insult.

  Cairo said, He's right.

  Cairo! I'm telling your father about this!

  Dio start mocking A spoiled mama's boy, His mother is afraid for him from the beast of the forest, Dio, and she'll bring a strong adventurer to save her son.

  Cairo closed the book in anger. You've ruined the fun. Wait for me, Mother.

  A few days later, Dio was staring at the empty refrigerator in shock. How...?

  Cairo entered the kitchen. Is there any food?

  Dio said angrily All the food is gone! . Because of someone!

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  And what's it to me? I am a guest! You should be giving me better food!

  An unwanted guest! Now, how am I supposed to buy food?

  Cairo looked at him with surprise. Shouldn't you go to the city to buy food?

  Right. But where am I going to get the money?

  You are Dio van der Wood, and I am Cairo de Foix. We will enter the place, say our names, and they will give us the food.

  Oh... you get smart when it's time to eat.

  What? You're the fool!

  They found the old flying car that Mia used to use. Do you know how to drive?

  You barbarian fool! I am Cairo de Foix, the genius! Of course, I'll know. I'll learn right now.

  The journey was a glorious disaster. The car shot off at speed towards a tree. Dio screamed To the right, you fool! . The car swerved sharply. Slow down! Slow down, you son of a bitch!

  How do I slow this damned thing down?! What is this car?! Are we dwarves in a 'Potter' movie?

  After four hours of slow, terrifying movement, they finally reached the city.

  Dio was shocked. Buildings of glass and steel reached for the sky. What is this? he whispered. Is this really made by dwarves?

  Yes, Cairo said with boredom. "And this is nothing. This is just a rural city.

  You're right. I really am a barbarian fool.

  They entered a huge supermarket. It was an overwhelming sensory experience for Dio. The bright lights, the endless colors, the loud music. They filled a shopping cart with everything that piqued their curiosity, from the strange "Rock Hoof" meat to colorful bags of potato chips.

  Let's go back, Cairo said after the cart was full.

  But look, people are lining up over there.

  That's the place to pay for the items. But we are nobles. We'll just walk out like this.

  Yes, you're right, Dio, who was following his master like an ignoramus.

  As they exited through the gate, a sharp alarm went off. Beeep! Beeep!

  Two large guards came. Did you forget to pay?

  Cairo was shocked. Are you telling me to pay?! I am Cairo de Foix! And this man next to me is Dio van der Wood!

  The two guards laughed. Cairo de Foix and Dio van der Wood, huh? One of them took out a small device. Say that again.

  Oh! You want to film and document this moment! Yes! I am the known unknown, Cairo de Foix!

  Dio felt an embarrassment he had never felt in his life. Everyone in the store was laughing.

  I'll let you go today because you made me laugh," the guard said. Next time, come with Papa de Foix and Mama de Foix and all the 'Woods'.

  They were kicked out of the store. I swear, if using magic wasn't forbidden, I would have killed him, Cairo said angrily.

  ...After being kicked out of the store, a second shock was waiting for them. The old flying car that had been standing with dilapidated pride... had disappeared.

  Dio said Did... were we robbed? , not believing that their level of degradation could reach this point.

  Impossible! I am Cairo de Fo-ix and you are...

  Dio screamed. Don't finish it! I'm begging you!

  They found themselves stranded. Without money, without a car, and in a filthy alley in the outskirts of a city they knew nothing about. For the first time in their lives, they were lost and outcast in their own world.

  They spent the next few hours wandering aimlessly in the backstreets, avoiding gazes, and feeling hunger begin to gnaw at their insides.

  Dio said Cairo, breaking a long, shame-filled silence.

  Cairo replied in a tired, angry voice. What, you bastard?

  Dio looked at him , he said with cold honesty, I understand why no one is looking for me, as if stating a fact of the universe. But you are your mother's spoiled boy, the genius, the sorcerer. Why is no one looking for you, Cairo?

  Cairo was shocked by the direct question. He stopped in the middle of the alley and slammed his fist against a dirty wall. I don't know! What's it to me! he exploded with desperate anger, then fell silent for a moment as he thought.

  Suddenly, his eyes widened. Ah... I get it, he said, a sly smile beginning to form on his face. They know where we are. As long as this thing is working, he said, pointing to the location device on his wrist, they know we're fine. They're laughing at us right now, I'm sure of it.

  So what's the solution?

  The solution is to truly disappear. And without hesitation, Cairo grabbed a rock from the ground and smashed his device. When the genius Cairo de Foix stops appearing on the map, everyone will come looking for him. Now, all we have to do is wait.

  A full day passed.

  The clever waiting turned into a hell of hunger and boredom. They were sitting in the same filthy alley, listening to the distant sounds of the city that seemed to be from another world.

  Cairo suddenly shouted I can't take this hunger anymore! , and ran towards a group of trash cans at the end of the alley.

  Cairo! You are a noble of the de Foix family! You must endure!

  Die alone with your dignity" Cairo yelled as he jumped into one of the trash cans. A moment later, he emerged holding an apple that was only half-bitten. Look, Mr. Dignity! he said, eating it in front of Dio face. Don't even dream that I'll give you my food

  Dio was looking down, his face expressionless.

  Dio...

  Cairo looked where Dio was looking... Alma, Cairo's mother, was standing at the entrance of the alley, with a group of guards. They had finally arrived. She was staring at them, at the dirty apple, and at her son, the heir of the de Foix family, who was standing inside a trash can, and her face was a mask of indescribable, absolute disgust.