Chapter 90
**Tzalmon Point of View**
Damn this, I am not doing this anymore!
That Mrs. Kristopher is worse than Mrs. Luther. That bold preposterous woman not only dared to hold my arm but also tried to feel my body.
Worst is I still have seven more invites to give away.
Back in my kingdom, I'm like a forbidden apple, so high, precious and unattainable but here, women are bold is one thing but how they totally don't give a shit about my opinion on being touched without permission is ridiculous.
No matter where and when, I am still a King, the highest authority not just in my kingdom but also in the mortal world as well.
If it wasn't for the restrictions on my powers here, I would've -
Forget it! These measly mortals are not of my major concern now. Once I find Eblilis and Igses, I shall punish these insolent people severely.
Taking some time, I controlled my anger and calmed down before I proceeded to walk to our next neighbor.
This one is easy to deal particularly. Like us, in this house lives a group of six boys who are attending the university close by. Thankfully, by the time I reached their residence, they came back from their university so it was pretty easy to pass on the invitation card and invite them to the opening ceremony.
They did not give me hard time and made my two minutes of time with them pretty eventful.
Indeed, men are still the most sensible creatures created by nature.
Walking to the next house plot, I had to compose myself before ringing the bell. As easy as it was with the boys before, this one is hard to deal with.
"We don't want purchase any residential plot." Even before I could see who answered the bell, I heard the voice of a very old lady yelling followed by the tightly shut door.
Okay...
So what is this about?
Raising my brow in question, I hesitantly rang the doorbell again. This time, I was able to see the face of the screechy voice of the old lady. The moment she opened the door, I could tell by every wrinkle on her face how much is annoyed at this moment.
"Hello Mrs -"
"Didn't I tell you that I am not interested in buying any residential plots or apartments?" She grunted with a kind of irritated expression that even the most saintly person could be affected.
"I am not here for that, ma'am." Putting on a fake polite smile, I almost tried not grit my teeth at her.
"Not that? Then we are not interested in any bank cards or loan opportunities. Get out now." She said her word and was about to close the door on my face before I stopped her right in time before I lost my good face.
"Ma'am please listen to me first. I am not a salesperson for bank cards or real estate agent. I am -"
"Not again. Just four days ago we told one of your agents that mine and my family teeth are very strong and straight and we don't need veneers. Your dental hospital sent you again? I don't to put a clip on my teeth at this age. Now shoo away boy." Can I just kill this old hen?
Why doesn't she hear me out?
I've already heard of this one from Gyles and other neighbors before but facing her in person is truly a different experience.
She is not just annoying; she is a goddess of it!
"Mrs. Cruz, -"
"I was never married before and my son was born out of wedlock. Who are you called missus?" No wonder. Who would want to marry you if you are like this?
If an 'old you' is such a porcupine, then the 'young you' must be - beyond imagination.
I wonder why these product promoters would knock this old lady's door! Just five minutes in her audience, I nearly pulled my hair off my head.
Such a strange mortal world this is. These people don't have any magical supernatural powers but they do possess weird non-magical powers that could kill a person without shedding a single drop of blood.
"That was my honest mistake. Please forgive me ma'am."
"At least you know." She scoffed angrily.
"I'm called Tzalmon Ebernus -" She has already cut me off several times already; once more and I might even strangle her without any restrain.
"So what?" Calm down. I should not get into anymore troubles before I find Eblilis and my son!
Calm your anger down, Tzalmon. Swallow it all and put on a thick skin. It's not a just a lucky year for you.
"I am not here to sell you anything nor am I here to promote any product."
"I don't like relatives visiting us. If you are a distant relative and came to visit us, then thank you for coming. Have a safe journey back."
No, I should not lift my hand on a woman. That is not gentleman like.
Chanting some ancient verses that calms mind and heart, I was finally able to put on a small polite smile back on my face.
No, ma'am, I live in the same neighborhood as you. I and my friends are opening a self defense academy and a gym soon. This is an invite for your family." I pushed the card in her hands slowly and was about to get out of there when I heard her again.
"You see, I will be ninety this year, you think I should go and learn self defense from you? Or you want my old bones to exercise on those heavy machines?" What is wrong with this woman!
"Absolutely not Ma'am. Perhaps your son -"
"He is an emperor of laziness."
"Your daughter in law -"
"She hates using her body for something good." Kill me! Damn it.
"Your grandchildren -"
"They take after their father." Just what kind of bad luck threshold did I cross?
How come I keep facing situations worse than precious ones one after the other without a break?
"Your other children maybe." I spoke with a smile although I was actually gritting inside.
"I had the present one so late, when will I have the time to make a second one? You think I was exempted from menopause?"
What a pompous lady! She can speak about her womanly leaks so freely in such arrogant manner!
"Ah, then please do come to the opening party if and when you have time. I shall be taking my leave now. Have a good day, ma'am." I hurriedly said and turned around to walk away as soon as possible.
However I did not miss what she said after I turned away. "What an active morning rooster! Wishing me to have a good day when it is close to sunset."
And that ticked the wrong nerve inside me. The other invite cards in my hand almost turned into garbage from the tight fists I was making.
Centuries ago, when the kingdom was not under the curse, the mortal world was a free playground for us to walk in and out any time we wanted.
No restrictions were levied and being the one in control of souls, I was able to do whatever I wanted here. However, at that time, this world was still in its proper state. The culture, etiquettes etc., were still acceptable.
Look at these worms now! Just their manners and attitude would make one to strangle them.
Just a few centuries of leap and the whole mortal world is turned upside down. Women wear short clothes and expose everything but it was their right and freedom to do so.
However, if a man looks at the exposed skin, then that man becomes a sinner.
Women have equal rights here but when it comes to carrying their own luggage, they pass on them to a man. Why is there no equality there?
Men, don't even know where to start from. How come men become so foolish over the time?
They forgot about courtesy, righteousness; gentleman kind of men are not available anymore. They cannot manage both work and family, cannot have a devoted heart, cannot marry a single woman one at a time.
The list goes on!
With technology making work easier for these people, their brains are clogged now, physically weak and mentally gone wrong.
But then again, putting all the bad things aside, what is attractive about this mortal realm is their skill of acceptance.
No matter what kind of person it is, who it is, they are more accepting than people of mystical realms.
The more I spend time here, the more the good started to weigh more than bad. It must be because of Eblilis influence from before.
Sigh!
"You - what are you doing here again?" The same old lady's annoying voice woke me out of my thoughts.
"Uh, ma'am you are here." I checked the name plate and the door number of the house to see if I got to a wrong house.
When I saw I wasn't wrong, I frowned at the old lady who was standing near the door.
"This is my daughter in law's maternal house. You want to invite this family to your gym too?" She scowled and opened the front door without ringing the doorbell.
Uh, not again!
Why should this house be related to this old Satan?
Just one look at her wrinkled old face, my legs almost shook from helplessness and anger.
To what a low point I fell down! Time really is a constant change in the world.
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