As the morning light filtered into the dimly lit room of Nathaniel, the warrior began to wake
With a small groan he began to sit up stretching his body for a bit before finally opening his crimson eyes, his gaze immeadietly falling unti the sleeping wolf cub still fast asleep beside him
' ' Hmph.. My body is soar and this little bastard... Hm. ' '
Nathaniel scoffed playfully before stretching his arms out, He slowly stood up and as he was about to put on his gear realization dawned on him
' ' Oh right.. My sword should be ready now ' '
He muttered to himself as he slid his boots on
With a huff he got up from his bed before leaving his room
' ' Don't worry.. I'll come back with more food."
Nathaniel muttered more to himself than to Fenris who was still fast asleep beside where he once was sleeping
As Nathaniel stepped out he was immeadietly greeted by the shining sun
It's light nearly blinding as the crowds was just as loud as the night before
'It's quite bothersome... Even back in my past life and my life at the Manor it was always quiet.'
Nathaniel sighed as he continued to walk his hand slightly covering his face to shield him from the blinding rays
After what felt like half an hour he arrived at the Blacksmith
As he enterred Nathaniel immeadietly realized something
The furnace was burning much hotter than a few days ago, countless new wounds on the anvil suggest the sword he asked to be made was made of the toughest alloys
'Hm? Marks... I see.. they didn't have to go all out on something I'll innevitebly replace in the future'
With a sigh Nathaniel spoke up his mask soon manifesting in his face, The heat of the furnace clashing with his mask yet the two infernos did not bother the adventurer
' ' I'm here, Old man. ' '
He announced himself, His voice booming into the room
Soon he heard foot steps coming his way, Slow and heavy as they were each step was booming
Bang!
The door leading further inside the smithy roared open and the Goliath who came out shouted
' ' Who's there!? I told you I'm nott going to make a swo- ' '
He shouted, yet the moment he looked down on the small Human who was standing infront of him he paused
He crossed his arms and scoffed
' ' You're here. Well, I made the sword. It's one of the best this workshop has to offer.. No, It is the best we could offer.. Even through all our efforts.. ' '
The Goliath let out a heavy sigh, was he.. Dissapointed?
For what? Dissapointed... For not being able to paint a legend? For not being able to push the limits of his arts?
Yet it didn't matter... Nathaniel hummed softly as he took the blade in his hand, the metal was smooth yet he wasn't one to be fooled the edge was as sharp as a predator's instict..
'Now.. to test what's most important.'
He gripped the handle before gently swinging the new sword, each stroke deliberate in examining the weapon
' ' The Balance of the sword... It's excellent. Better than even my previous weapon... This will definetly make it far in it journey. ' '
He smiled benathe his mask as he gave the Goliath a small nod of approval as he sheathed the blade
But just as hebwas about to leave a voice cut him off.
' ' Wait! Please, May I know your name? ' '
The Goliath asked, pleading in his voice... perhaps he saw something in the young lad, a fire burning, a great fire all consuming.
' ' Sol, Remember that name.. for I will conquer all. ' '
Nathaniel replied smugly before leaving just as fast as he came in
'The sun isn't as bright as before..'
Nathaniel hummed to himself as he looked into the sky with one swift move he had decided what he was going to do next
'Hmph, Perhaps I need to establish a few connections as Sol... the best way for that is to clear quests until a merchant guild needs escorts. Then I can show off there and maybe get attention. With said attention I can get a connection with a merchant and I'll have easier time with money'
Nathaniel smirked as he formulated his plan
'But before that...'
'Fenris needs food.'
Nathaniel soon ran to the same food stand as the last night
To be Continued