Chapter 28

The dust floats and lands on the table. I would have to clean that up later for sure. But I can do this. Incredible! What else can I do? Ryo, you know about this stuff right? Teach me what all I can do with this power.

*Hmmm. Well first of all there some lower level magic and mid tier spells that you can learn, like joining elements, embedding elemental powers to weapons, protection and offensive spells etc you get the gist of it*

Yeah.

*But there are limits on how much you can do at this moment. It requires a long amount of training to get your body and mind able to pull off such immense spells*

And?

*You need to learn how to control your mana or the powers that flow within you*

So that is what I should be aiming for huh? That is all the more reason to leave this place as fast as possible. We can maybe find a great place to train while we are travelling. It cannot be that hard, can it?

*You are right. A perfect spot will come by.*

For now, let us get our work done so that we can leave early. 

Using my newly found powers are interesting and fun. I can heat it faster, do not have to touch the metal and it is far more efficient, too.

My powers are not just limited to being a blacksmith I believe. I wonder if I can do something bigger. If what Ryo said is true, then this world is going to be changing faster for the greater good. And I am going to be the reason for it, sort of.

A few hours later.

"Man! Phew!" I wipe the sweat from my forehead, as usual there is too much of sweat building up, I might need to use a towel. "Now that is a job well done! Good work everyone!" I say that as I turn to the workers and we all applauded to mark our good teamwork. 

I take the finished results of equipments that are used for agricultural purposes and put them on a shelf and somewhere safe, so that they don't get damaged while I am working on something else.

I walk to the entrance and I see a sword that has been kept on the shelf.

"Weird.. that was not there before, if I remember correctly.." scratching my head, I take the sword and examine it.

It seems oddly familiar, I feel like I have seen this sword before though. 

No doubt. This is Laraye's sword, the one his grandfather had made. But what is it doing here, in this forge. 

I decide to ask one of the workers about this.

"Um.. By any chance, do you uh know why this sword is here?" I show him the sword as I have it in my hand.

"Oh yes, of course sir. This sword belongs to Laraye, he leaves his tools and weapons here often. It is just his habit to do so. He comes and takes them when he needs them."

"Aah I see. Thank you for answering my question."

"Don't mention it sir."

I bow and go to the entrance. With the sword in my hand, I look at it closely. It is a great piece of art, but there are definitely some flaws to it. I was thinking of buying some elements today, might as well test them out on this sword. 

I am sure that he would not mind a major upgrade to this sword. At least I hope so.

I put the sword back in its place and look at my watch. "The works are almost done and it is lunchtime. We seem to be early on the schedule." I think we might finish this way before the sun starts to set.

I start to walk towards the town, hoping to find the very same shop that I had food yesterday. Man! Was that a good lunch yesterday!

The town seems to be less crowded today, this might be good because I need to buy some supplies and equipment. But first let's go to the restaurant.

Finding it was no difficult task. I mean it wasn't gonna move to anywhere. The bell chimes as I open the door and get inside.

"Aaa good to see that you are back." The chef recognises me pretty fast. He's awfully nice and friendly even though I just came here yesterday.

I take a seat, "The same as yesterday please." He rolled up his sleeves and got to work. I feel so relaxed here, time goes by in an instant and the place is not too crowded, a few people only in fact but there is some vibe to it that says 'peaceful'. I just look around the place as I wait for my meal. 

A few minutes later, it is ready. Nice and hot, spicy yet sweet. This might be the best dish ever, I have a feeling like I will never be satisfied ever again like I have been with this food. It doesn't take me much time to finish the food. A few minutes in and the bowl is spot clean.

"Thanks for the meal." I say as I set down the empty bowl. I put down some silver coins and leave the restaurant. I put some tip just because the food was great. Now where are we off to?

Hello? Ryo?!

*Ye-yeah what?*

Where were you?

*Sleeping*

In the middle of the day?

*When else do I sleep?*

What do you mea- okay. I need your help.

*With what? Finding good elements?*

Yes, thank god you can read my mind. It came in handy.

Let's go to the store we checked yesterday. I followed my memory and it should not disappoint me. There it is.

I walk upto the shop, the old man in the shop was doing something when he noticed me, "Aah you actually came!" The old man's face lit up with excitement when he saw a customer.