“What do you think of the new recruit?” Allan asked, looking at Asther from the corner of his eye.At the moment, the teen in question is being instructed by the head blacksmith Guffthan. These two individuals are so immersed in what they’re doing that, they don’t seem like they can notice the surroundings. The very reason why Allan could talk with his fellow disciple, Rudeus.“I think he’s full of it.” Rudeus said in an irritated tone.“You got that right. He comes here, says that he’s a magician and, wants to learn smithing in just a single day? What kind of bull is that?” Allan added.“It’s like he’s making light of us. Just because we didn’t receive a job class as good as his, he thinks that he can learn it easily.” Rudeus added.There is a good reason why the two of these are pissed with Asther. Everyone receives a job class at the age of fifteen. However, not everyone is happy with the job class that they receive. This doesn’t come as a surprise, especially for those who want a
“Did you get the sword fixed?” Claire asked.The group are still on the road. As such, the servant from the Ragencliff household is still with them. Meaning, they can’t talk about plans in order to enter the locked room.“Sure did.” Was Asther’s short reply as he unsheathed the blade at the side of his waist. Showing a magnificent shine that reflected the sun’s setting rays. It’s so magnificent that even the servant can’t help but take a glance at the weapon.“Are you sure that’s the same weapon you brought?” Octavia asked.“The master of the shop repaired it himself. That’s why it’s in this condition.” Asther explained.“Well…I guess we should expect this much. Seeing as you needed more than half the day’s worth of time staying there.” Claire added.“I needed to make sure that he’s doing it properly of course.” Asther replied.This is the little trick that Asther cooked up. The alibi he had for going to the shop is to repair the weapon. However everyone knows that repairing a weapon
Asther’s day is far from over. Just like yesterday, he went out and proceeded to surveying the whole of the manor. Aiming to go straight for the third floor which is his target. Before this, he gave one instruction to Octavia.“Sit near the window and don’t sleep yet.”“What? Why do I need to do that?” Octavia asked.“Just do as I say.” Asther said.“You know, leaving out some details to your plans doesn’t actually count as you being convincing.”“I know.” Was all that Asther said as he finally went outside the room.There are a few items he brought along with him this time around. It isn’t just learning how to smith that Asther did in the forge. No. With the gold coins that he used to pay for his lessons, Asther also requested a hook and a key.Both these items were gladly given by his master because, these don’t even amount to much. Hence, with just these items with him, Asther continued to the next phase of his plans.However, he isn’t able to move just as quickly this time around.
“It’s definitely them.” Vanessa went up the flight of stairs with hurried steps.“You sound so confident about it.” Ernest replied.“Why? Do you think anyone else would dare cause a commotion at the Ragencliff manor at this time of the night?” Vanessa asked. “They are the closest to the manor, not to mention that they are with that woman who’d put the household in a tight spot.”“That doesn’t even prove anything.” Ernest replied. “We haven’t even gotten any solid evidence on any misdeed. At most, we’d only look like fools by barging in right now.”“We’d look more like fools if we don’t do any action.” Vanessa replied. “We have a good reason for entering their rooms anyway. I’m sure that they heard the commotion as loudly as we did.”“Well I still think that this is a bad idea nonetheless.”“Are you trying to pick a fight with me?”“Of course not.” Ernest said. “Why are you in such a sour mood anyway?”“Why else? Whoever did this shenanigans also ruined the mood I had going on.”Ernest
A slap to the face. This is the first thing that Asther received as soon as he told the news of the events to Claire. He was actually expecting a different response, thinking that Claire is far different from an ordinary woman. Turns out that he was wrong.Not in the part that Claire is extraordinary of course. Instead, he thinks that whatever the status and bearing of a woman is, she would be ashamed of Asther for what happened.“I think I need to come up with different strategies in case instances like last night arise.” Asther muttered to himself.“What are you thinking about sir?” A maid’s voice made Asther’s head turn just a bit.“Just a passing thought.” Was the teen’s whimsical reply.The day after the operation, it isn’t only a slap which Asther received. The teen also needed to go back to town. This is for the sake of the new mission that he needs to finish. Those that are connected to the Ragencliff household and to the secrets that lie behind the door on the third floor.Ho
“I’ll be waiting for you outside.” The maid said as she opened the store’s door.“’Kay.” Was Asther’s short reply.Asther thought that it was weird that the maid finally left him alone. But then again, the current situation doesn’t need any kind of supervision anymore. The teen is done buying the crystals and all he needs to do is pay.“Alright that would be worth five silver coins.” The merchant said.The man, who has yet to introduce himself, stood behind the counter. Asther didn’t have time to notice it before but, this person is actually quite tall. Other than this, he has a natural blue hair that fit quite well with his job of selling mana crystals. Items that have a similar shade to his hair.Other than this, the merchant’s eyes are golden yellow. This set of eyes is focused on only a single thing at that moment. That is, the coin pouch Asther brough out.“See? I knew you had a lot of money with you.” The merchant said in a triumphant tone. As if he was in some kind of competiti
“Are we done for today?” This is the question which the maid asked as soon as they left the shop.“Yeah. I think that would be all.” Asther replied.“You really just went here to have a couple of weapons imbued with low grade mana crystals huh.” The maid said in a doubtful tone.“Well it’s not like lady Claire could be bothered by such a menial task don’t you agree?”“Hmmm…yes. I guess that’s correct.” Was all that the maid said in reply.Everything has been going according to Asther’s plans up to that point. Not only this but, Asther also has a lot of time to spare. According to what Ernest said, Rune Ragencliff will be coming within five more days. This means that Asther has more than enough time to finish his preparations and, execute the final phase of his plans.All he needs is to craft the key using the mana stones that he has. Even if he fails the first time, Asther knows that he won’t do so with his successive attempts.He will be able to open the door and unveil the secrets o
Ernest went with Rune, assisting his young master back to his room. Of course Rune already knows where his room is. But the reason why Ernest is there is to keep his master company.There should always be someone whom Rune can command when he pleases. Ernest can’t leave this job to the other butlers because, if they fail, then it would also reflect on him. That’s why he personally attended to Rune.He entered the room of the young nobleman whom he assisted. They haven’t exchanged any words yet and Ernest knows how easily his master could be bored if not spoken to. That’s why he asked the first thing that came to his mind.“Young master, why are you back so early?”Rune raised an eyebrow. “You sound like you don’t want me to be here Ernest.”“F-Forgive me young master. That is not my intention at all.”Ernest bowed his head. He didn’t think that Rune would easily be irritated by such a harmless question. Luckily for him, his young master didn’t seem to be thinking of punishing him at t