That was the extent of my first meeting with captain Silver Hoof. I believe I managed to get my point came across. This next fragment refers to my situation after forfeiting the duel. I have no experience wielding blades of any kind, let alone throwing a punch. Had I gone with the combat, I wouldn't have been able to survive this long. However, we are in an era much different from my own; therefore, there are things I have a dire need to learn.

Among them, swordplay is along with the top ten. Since I prefer to keep things organized, I'll place a list of my top ten things to learn at the end of this entry.

For now, I will describe my first-hand experience with what I believe to be a deity that, in this reality, can control the sun and moon. Her name is Celestia, her occupation is Princess of Equestria. Her titles vary from keeper of harmony to undying flame. Her story is about as long as this world according to Silver Hoof's speech, which I will transcribe to the best of my abilities. Her figure is comparable to that of gods in ancient Greek mythology. Celestia, like Silver Hoof, is taller than me. Except Celestia is about two, if not three, heads taller than me. Meaning that if I were to stand at attention before her while looking straight forward, I would be staring at her boobs.

That won't be awkward at all.

Lastly, she seemed way kinder than her stature and titles suggested. Moreover, I believe there is something amiss with her. Almost as if she keeping something locked up inside her. Everyone here seems to look up to her. And they have hope when they see her smile.

Quoting my mother, "sad people smile the brightest."

The blindfold must have loved me because it wasted no time to return to me. Once Silver reluctantly placed me down and stripped me of the armor; she restrained me once more before doing her teleport thing. It was as nauseating as the last time.

"Please, remove the blindfold," Celestia said before I situated myself in the new environment. I was in court. A large room with a tall ceiling, a red carpet, humongous windows, and a golden throne stood before me. Princess Celestia sat at the throne while looking down on me (literally, not in a measuring way). "I hope you understand the need for the restraints."

Getting down on my knees, I lowered my head before responding. "I understand. And I am grateful for a chance of telling my side of the story."

"Is that what you think is happening here?" Silver Hoof inquired with a mocking tone while walking past me. "The princess intends to question you and sentence you. Do not get comfortable, you little bug," She added with a vicious tone that made me shiver a bit.

"Now, now, Silver. Behave before the accused. Everyone deserves to be heard, isn't that right?" Celestia said in an insinuating tone. Silver Hoof seemed to click her tongue at her remark before nodding. "Good. Now, how about we start with a few questions, Mr. Arthur, was it?"

"But of course, Your Highness," I replied as a feeling of relief washed down my body.

"What brought you to our nation?" She inquired with a warm tone. I, however, felt my body freeze.

I don't even know how I got here! I cried quietly.

"I'm sorry, Your Highness. But I never intended to come to your nation," I replied hesitantly.

"You don't say. So, how did you come around this?" Celestia asked before I raised my head. Floating before her, the sword the robber had forced on me shone with a golden aura. "It is a fine sword. It might pale before some of the weapons at our disposal, but it is a fine piece. And it seems to recognize you as its wielder."

Please, don't tell me that thing is alive too!!! I begged while formulating my answer.

"That blade was forced on to me by a thug. He had me hold it for a while as he held me as a hostage to his ranged weapon. He also spattered some non-sense about me not melting. He then shot me, and the next thing I know, I was in the holding cells," I explained while looking at the sword. Celestia didn't seem to show any reaction to my response, and that scared me.

"Interesting response. Tell me, what are you again? I believe you mentioned something about being a "human," Is that correct?" Celestia continued while keeping the welcoming expression. I slowly felt my body grow colder.

"Yes. I am a human. And if I may," I said before making a brief pause. Celestia gestured for me to continue, and I complied. "I am sorry for the disturbance and worries that my arrival may have caused. I assure you, I had no intention of ever causing trouble for anyone. I don't care about the sword. All I want is to leave this world where I am nothing but a disturbance. If could be so kind as to help me, I would be ever so grateful."

"You presumptuous clown! How dare you ask a favor of the princess while you are being judged! This is the Keeper of Harmony! The Undying Flame of Equos! Her wisdom is matched only by her prowess in battle! No pony could ever hope to match her in any aspect, shape, or form!" Silver Hoof's speech continued. As much as I loved history classes, my focus was on another task entirely.

I fucked up. I should have been more careful. I scolded while wincing at the white noise from Silver's speech.

"Silver Hoof, stand down. As flattering as your speech was, I am the one conducting this interrogation and his judgment. So, please, refrain from making such remarks," Celestia intervened, Silver Hoof seemed to blush for a moment, before turning away from me. "Now, your arrival and unknown species support the idea of you being from another world. But, what I am trying to assess is whether you are a threat or not, Mr. Arthur. Therefore, I shall continue with my questions. We found documents related to a hospital in your belongings. However, some of your belongings were damaged. Therefore, we couldn't read all of the information. So, can you tell us what was your occupation?"

"I was a surgery intern at the hospital. I am a doctor," I said while imagining my poor equipment being destroyed.

"A healer? What spells did you use?" Celestia inquired while tilting her head.

"I, I don't use spells," I replied hesitantly.

"An alchemist then? What sort of medicines did you create?" She pressed on.

"I use medicine that is provided to me by others. I examine the patients and determine the illness if there is any, and the best treatment available and affordable to them," I replied earning a frown from Celestia.

"And the surgery part? What exactly do you do with that?" Celestia inquired while leaning forward.

"I, er, I sow humans back together? With a thread and needle made for that purpose. I also cut them open to remove things that shouldn't be inside them and replace things that should be in there. Like, tumors, projectiles, necrotic tissue, and so forth," I tried explaining as best as I could without sounding like a psychopath.

"Why would you need to use such a rudimentary method? Magic is a much safer method of dealing with such things," Celestia asked with a horrified expression.

"Because I can't use magic? No one can, actually," I replied while rubbing my arm. "There isn't actual magic in my world. Just, magic tricks? Like, pretending to create a bouquet out of nowhere?" I added while trying to expand on the answer.

"How do you even live in a world without magic?" Celestia asked in exasperation.

"We adapt? I honestly don't know how to respond to that question. We just don't have magic. We meet an obstacle, we try to find a way around it. If we can't control something, we try to see the pattern and try to plan for it. That's about it. I won't try to explain my world since there is a lot of things I don't understand," I replied while feeling the situation wearing me down. The stress building up inside me was reaching a limit, and pretty soon, I would start to panic.

"Then, tell me this, how do you learn about anatomy to act as a doctor?" Celestia asked with concern. I felt a chill run down my spine as I knew that she would be scared of the answer. However, if magic was a thing, who's to say they can't detect lies?

"We study corpses. Other humans donate their corpses in a will while they were still alive. Or humans who would end up rotting in the ground without anyone ever visiting. There are legal procedures for receiving corpses for study," I replied as I felt my life slip away thanks to the horror on Celestia's face.

"You desecrate your own kin?" She inquired while her face seemed to turn pale (she is white, that is a feat). My ability to think straight kept plummeting as the skill to fuck up the situation kept on a steady increase.

"It's the only way to learn our anatomy aside from books. The other option would be to cut open a living human. That is about as cruel as breaking someone's bones and then fixing them. Moreover, if we were to use just illustrations from anatomy books, we would end up making mistakes. Mistakes that can cost lives. Because not every person is the same on the inside. If we just assume everyone is the same, we will make mistakes. There is a genetic condition that literally reverses the positioning of your organs on your torso what is supposed to be right, is left, and so forth," I replied while trying not to panic, the more panicked I am, the more likely I am to spit information unnecessary for the compensation or rush with my decisions.

Suddenly, Celestia grew silent. She simply stared at me for several seconds with horror plastered on her face. However, she suddenly started to smirk before chuckling at me. I didn't understand what was happening until she began to clap and started speaking once more.

"Well, it seems you do care about your own safety to not lie in my presence. And you also care enough about your kin to do something we consider taboo just so you could provide better aid to those that are alive. I am acquainted with quite a few ponies who would have lied about the things you just said," She said while holding her abdomen.

"Princess. Are you sure you're not taking the things he just said too lightly?" Silver Hoof inquired while keeping her back turned to me.

"I thought that you out of everyone else would know how much thought I put into my judgments," Celestia replied with a stern, yet caring tone.

"Sorry," Silver retorted, for the first time, in an apologetic tone.

"Apology accepted. We can speak more later. Now, as for your situation," Celestia said while turning to me with a smile I could tell was forced from a mile away. "I'm afraid I cannot do much for you or that request you made earlier today. We do not know how you were sent here. The reports said you simply appeared out of thin air. Without knowing how you were transported, I cannot send someone back."

I simply fell on my butt at the response. First I get shot, then I get arrested, I escape a trial by sword and words, and now I can't go back. What do I do? How can I even make a living? I mused while staring blankly at the Princess and Silver Hoof.

"I know it is not ideal. However, we will see that you receive proper papers and citizenship. We've put you through quite an ordeal after all," Celestia said with a warm tone while just kept trying to come up with a plan. I looked at Silver Hoof and that was when it clicked.

In the middle ages, knights, although they had to fight, were taught how to read as well as other skills that were considered privileges in that era. They got paid, and they received some level of protection from their lords. If they were lucky enough they could become lords of a small piece of land. I could ask for a chance to become a knight. If I train and get the rank, I should have a steady source of income and the skills to survive here. But, I don't know how much of a rank being a knight is here. I concluded before letting my mouth run wild.

"Do the royal guards get paid?" I asked bluntly as my caution went out the window the moment I heard I was stuck there.

"Yes. Why wouldn't they? Do you have an interest? Wouldn't medicine be a more suitable job for you?" Celestia retorted as I got back on my feet.

"Could I join the ranks? I will go through the training. I will complete the drills. You can have me jump through a hoop if it is part of the training. I will fall in line and do as I am told. So, please, just let me join. My knowledge of medicine will be of little help here. Since all of you deal with illnesses through magic," I pleaded while assuming the posture of a knight kneeling before his lord.

I kept my head low for a few moments. I could hear whispering happening as well as some angry growls coming from the throne. There was a louder huff than usual and I finally got my answer.

"Very well. You shall start tomorrow as a trainee. Silver Hoof will take you to the common barracks with the rest of the recruits that will join us tomorrow. From there, you can clean yourself and get one of the trainee's uniforms," Celestia said as I got up on my feet and saluted her.

And that was pretty much how I escaped the death sentence and received a chance of getting a new start. I just feel bad for the ones back home and the fact I might have lost six years of my life because of how magic can pretty much cure anything.

Entry 27869003

I've met the most peculiar creature today. After so many years of peace, I thought I had finally reached some sort of conflict and excitement. And I have, just not the type I had imagined. An unknown creature from a world lacking magic. I might have been cruel in the interrogation, seeing as I lied straight to his face. And I forced him to speak of things that would make most ponies run away in terror.

Dissecting corpses? Sowing a living being back together. I must admit that it might be terrifying. But it is an exciting concept. Especially if you consider that his kind seems to have survived against nature and the elements without the aid of magic. An entire society that was built around magicless creatures that simply try to adapt and/or conquer the obstacles around them.

And the best part, I didn't have to trick him into staying within my reach. He chose to stay as a member of the guard. There, I will be able to monitor him without having to make any excuses.

Things to learn (I'll be updating this as I move on with my life):

1-Laws and History
2-Survival skills
3-Swordplay
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Author's Note

Another one.

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