Chapter 15: The Irons
In an empire far away, people are discussing about the recent events.
"You heard about the recent events?"
"Yeah, a kid from Artia got the highest talent ever recorded, the black stage"
"What if it's a lie they made to make themselves look better?"
"If they did, the other kingdoms or empires would call them out for it, even ours, but it was real, not just that, the orb even cracked"
"Well they could've just asked a strong adult to test it to get a higher result"
"You fool, the color doesn't change eve as you grow older, so if it's an adult, just imagine the power they wield"
"Not just that, he got 2 familiars in one 1, something that's unheard of!"
"That kid or whoever is definitely a monster for sure, if he's raised right, then he/she might just be a powerful enough weapon to eliminate the other races if war were to arise"
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They were in front of a forge, where they heard loud noises of hammering and fire crackling from the inside, the Silver family was also joined by the Steels.
"Why is Elliot so excited?" Perseus asked
"He probably drank too much coffee" Ace suggested
"You'll see when we get inside" Dabria rolled her eyes
"We got our gears here too, so you're in good hands" Nova patted his back "An equipment is really important for us adventurers, so make sure to not lose it, though the ones made here are enchanted to return to its owner after a certain period of time"
"Does your familiars need any weapon while we're here?" Mary asked
"Um no, they got their own, they got their own weapons and their own weapons" Perseus replied
"Let's hurry" Emma insisted "I want a good cavalry sword so I can fight with Wilson"
"Are we really getting her to join us?" Perseus asked
"Yeah, though we won't be expand our party any more than this" Dabria nodded "With 5 members, we can even start a guild of our own, but we would need a headquarter"
"Can't we just use our house as one?" Elliot asked
"Well if you kids want to, then yes, but if there's any paperwork, just know that you will have to handle them on your own" John answered
"Well Nova can take the title as the guild master and Elliot will handle the paper works" Dabria suggested "He's surprisingly good at it"
"So what? I'm your secretary now?" Elliot asked
"Well don't worry, they don't have that much paper work, though starting one will" Dabria replied
"Luke!" John called out when a muscular came to greet us.
He is a muscular man about 175 cm tall, brown hair, hazelnut eyes and has a brown beard.
"Welcome back everyone" he delightfully laughed "So these are the 2 new aspiring adventurers?"
"Yes, this is our son, Perseus Silver" Axel introduced "Isn't he handsome? At this rate, I won't have to worry about his love life since girls will just flock to him"
"And this is our daughter, Emma Steel" Craig introduced
"She unfortunately got a lot of her traits from her father" Lauren sighs
"I wouldn't call it unfortunate, she's very pretty and as for he boy over there, I heard a lot about you" Luke turned to Perseus "I'm Luke Iron, nice to meet ya"
"You have? Since when?" Perseus scratched his head
"You caused quite a ruckus kid, won't be long till they camp outside your house, let's come further in, I'll introduce you to my daughter" he said as they got inside
"Oh I think I see why Elliot was so excited" Perseus responded
"Yeah, me too, never took him for a pervert" Siege added
"Well I'm not a pervert, mind you, and besides, Eliza is beautiful, wait till you see her" Elliot argued "And she's within my age range, just 2 years older"
"I admit that she's pretty, but please do not embarrass us again" Olivia shook her head
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Eliza is a slightly muscular but beautiful woman about 170cm tall, has black hair, hazelnut eyes and a pretty face was currently a bit dirty due to her helping her father in the forge.
"Isn't she cute?" Elliot pointed at her
"A bit, but not as cute as Dabria, sh-ow! Why'd you pinch me?" Perseus asked "I was complimenting you"
"Just stop, it's really embarrassing" Dabria's face was slightly red
"Oh it's just you guys, what is it this time? Another bouquet of flowers or a ticket for 2 to a seafood buffet" She said as she lowered her hammer
"Oh that is embarrassing" Ace nodded "Perseus, show them our gift"
"Wait you brought gifts?" Luke asked "You really don't have to"
"He insisted, he used to be really grumpy, but now he's really sweet, just accept it" Mary giggled
"So I heard that you like watches, so I got this nice watch for you" He got out a small box and handed it to Luke before giving a small package to Eliza "And I heard from Dabria that you like sweets, so I made you bars of dark chocolate mixed with hazelnut, don't worry the dark chocolate isn't that bitter"
"Hah, you know my taste well, I'll wear this from now on" Luke chuckled as he tried on the watch
"The slight bitterness mixed with the hazelnut flavoring is great, and you made this yourself?" Eliza asked "I'm impressed, I should visit you from now on, this might be my new favorite food"
"Uh yes, I had help" Perseus replied
"He's being modest, he mostly did it himself" Axel joined in "He got a great talent for cooking things"
"See, that's how you impress a girl" Siege nudged Elliot "You do research beforehand, he even impressed the father"
"Ouch, that's cold" Nova winced "How does it feel to be beaten by someone 7 years younger than you, Elliot?"
"He's a monster! I tried so many things and he got her to smile and I didn't? Sorcery, I tell you!" Elliot backed away from Perseus
"Cute cat, can I pet him?" Eliza asked
"Um, if Ace doesn't mind then sure" Perseus answered
"Yeah, I don't mind" Ace then jumped on her lap as she played with him
"What is this cute sight...I need a cute spirit beast too, why didn't I think of that?" Elliot thought out loud
"I even told him to not embarrass us" Olivia shook her head and sighs