Chapter 33

Days have already passed since we went to the smithy.

As usual Norja and Ales were practicing together.

Hmm at this rate Ales would be discouraged if this continues.

Both of them practiced hard for weeks but as far as I can say Ales is becoming too much of a punching bag for Norja who overwhelms him everytime they spar. He should be reaching his limit.

That's when a girl was running towards us. What a perfect timing I guess the glaive is completed. The girl who was running towards them was no other one than Andy as per his father he said that he would send Andy to come pick us up when the weapon is finished.

As Andy was nearly approaching us you can see a change in Ales's expression from exhausted to happy just from seeing Andy knowing his weapon was already finished I guess excitement is the same for every one.

"ANDY! You came, meaning?"

"Hehe-- it's as you think. Come, father is awaiting for you at home ."

"Good for you Ales, but do you seriously think a weapon would change anything? I mean even if you get a new spear I don't think you can win against me HAHAHA! "

"Norja! Stop that I'll smack you! Since we were young you always pick on Ales aren't you friends? But this time your provocation is much more than before did winning against Ales made you arrogant because Asterio is training you!?"

"This is the first time that I saw you get angry for real. Look at Ales he doesn't even mind."

"B-e-c-a-u-s-e. . . you are insulting my Ales!"

"Ah-ah I can't stand both of you siblings Ales got Andy and Asterio has my sister its annoying I'm surrounded by couples. "

"WE AREN'T COUPLES!" shouted Ales while kicking Norja and that was so effective that Norja was on his knees.

"I hope we really are couples ehehe." Said by Andy while shyly laughing on the side ignoring the Norja that was on his knees after taking a kick.

After walking for a while chatting the smithy was already in sight and uncle was already waiting outside.

Before we proceed to the smithy I called Ales and talked to him about something.

"Brother, "

"Yes what is it Asterio? "

"Before you get your weapon I wanted to tell you something."

"Let's hear it then if its coming from you then I'm sure its important."

"Then I won't hold back, I'm on the same page as Norja you've gotten weaker the past few weeks and shows no progress at all at this rate you'll really lose the strongest position to Norja."

"That's why you asked for Andy's father to make me weapon right? What are you trying to tell me? "

"You rely too much on your weapon, use your body as well, you have skills combine it with your weapon like earlier you kicked Norja right? When you see an opening like those you can aim for those points and keep aiming for their weak spots."

"Oh -- I see that's true since I used a spear I focused too much on how you fight and tried copying what you do."

"Thats right, fight like you always do and continue to train harder and meet new opponents and surpass them to become the strongest."

"If its for change I'll make it happen, when that time comes I'll leave it in your hands. "

"Leave it to me, I will make sure that this path we're taking would be the right one."

While brother and I were having a talk Andy and Norja already arrived at the smithy.

"What's taking both of you so long! Come on! father is already waiting! "

"Slowpokes. . ."

Those two they really get along together.

"I know what you're thinking, seeing both of them they get along together is that right?"

"How did you know that?"

"Your expression is easy to read."

"Is that so?"

"By any chance, before you got into my brothers body you didn't have any friends I suppose."

"Where did you get the idea that I dont have friends?"

"I know that expression quite well, that's also the reaaon why Norja and Andy are so close together even before I got to know them they already know each other, thinking back I also had that expression on your face right now that's why I can tell."

"Heh~ is that so, I guess its true that I don't have friends in my past life I couldn't think of anyone I could call a friend they come to me whenever they need something and leave when they have it I guess those kind of friends. "

"Thats not what you call friends, they're just using you the way they wanted."

"Aha - ha, I guess you're right."

"That's more the reason why we should change isn't that right?"

"That's right."

"I'll never forget how that coward killed our father, once I win the tournament we will take the leadership from him."

"Good! But don't let your anger cloud your decision. Always be rational and calm first focus on strengthening yourself. "

"I'll do just that."

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"You'e come young guy, your request is finished."

"As expected of uncle it only took you merely a week making a new weapon for the first time so how did it turn out?"

"It's quite easy to make since you already made a detailed design I just have to follow but for the weapon itself. See it for yourself."

Uncle passed me a large wooden like case which might contain the weapon.

The wooden container itself is amazing the exterior design already have beautiful lines painted on it.

I didn't really specify making a holder for the weapon I guess he just made it on a whim.

"Hehe -- It's the first weapon I created in years so I went a little bit overboard and made better adjustment."

"As I opened the container a beautiful thin single sided blade was the first thing I noticed."

"Quite beautiful if I say so myself."

"Hey hey, are you for real. . . The handle that was attached to the blade is made out of gold with feathers attached on it. The handle itself is made of 50% wood and 50% metal with elaborate design."

"Was it to your liking? "