15 Bargain for a roof

Kiro arrives at the cabin , closes the door and lights a candle. He takes out a bag full of Drezas and starts counting . After one hour of counting Kiro sat on the floor gasping :

" 56.700 Drezas , Not bad , I guess this will be more than enough to buy a decent place to call home "

Kiro takes off his coat , lies on the wooden floor and uses it to cover himself .

"This is the last night I sleep like this , I don't know but I'll kinda miss it"

Kiro's eyes become heavier and heavier , until he decides to close them . He finds himself lying on the flowers of the blossomed field .

-It was getting boring in here

-I see , Now that I here I wanted to ask you a question .

-What is it ?

-What exactly is divine protection?

-I don't know much about this world so I don't know what it is exactly , but I'm able to explain how it works .

-Go on

-Divine protection is obtained by those who are worthy enough to be untouchable by any type of magic or ability. People usually in the higher parts of hierarchy like Kings or high ranking heroes possess this ability. That's why Lyden wasn't affected by time leap .

-When you took control , the hero you fought was affected by time leap , didn't he have divine protection?

-That's a stupid question with an obvious answer , he wasn't worthy enough to obtain divine protection , besides , he was using a cursed weapon.

-You mean my sword ?

-I thought you had realized that .

-How is it cursed?

-The one you have is called an oath blade , it's common for many worlds to have this kind of weapons , even for your world . It signs a contract with it's owner , like the one we have together. Your sword has a simple one , sacrifice your most precious thing , that happened to be yourself , so you sacrificed a drop of blood , I'm surprised that only a drop of blood was enough .

-So what do I benefit from this contract?

-I'm not sure , maybe it will come out someday . I guess you should go

-Time really passes quickly here

-Enough for today , now wake up

Kiro wakes up at the cabin , then he takes 25000 drezas form his savings and heads to the stables . The path looked surprisingly pleasant , as the birds were singing , the leaves were rustling and that wonderful breeze pampered his face. After a while he finally arrived at the stables , but was surprised to see nobody there . He waited , and waited for a long time . Nobody was showing up . Kiro preserved his patience , until he saw two men , Mister Vesper and an elderly man , dressed up nicely , who walked with a fancy cane . The men approached Kiro and Mister Vesper said :

-This is Mister Flynn , a family friend of mine , Mister Flynn , meet my associate .

-It's a pleasure meeting you young man.

-Well , it is a pleasure to meet you too .

Vesper turns back to the path where he came from and left saying:

-I'm leaving you alone so you could discuss your bargain in peace unbothered.

-The mansion isn't far from here , let's have a walk young man.

-As you wish

Kiro and Flynn started following a path that leaded to the mansion.

-So you are the infamous reaper who caused the carnage at Hoggler tower

-You don't seem to be bothered by it .

-As long as you are an associate of Vesper , It doesn't bother me a bit.

-So can you talk me a little bit about the mansion , please?

-Of course , the mansion was owned by a nobleman who was killed by his own butler. His son inherited the property but he went missing shortly after . It was a good opportunity for me to buy it for a reasonable price , but me and my family didn't live long here , because we had to move to the capital for business reasons , It's well hidden in the forest and it's only visitors are a few animals that wander carelessly around it.

-For how much time has it been unoccupied?

-If I am right , for around 35 years or so .

-So it stayed untouched for 35 years ?

-You are correct

"Is this guy kidding me ? I'm buying a museum."

-Here we are ,this is it .

In front of Kiro's eyes was standing an old three story mansion , it had a small garden in front of it , where the life had died a long time ago , Vines had grown and surrounded all corners of the building . In the middle of the garden was the tomb stone of the previous owner.

"This place is giving me chills"

-Well , how about we take a look inside young man.

-Sure

Flynn takes out a rusty key and opens the front gate , they walk through the garden and into the mansion. There was dust everywhere , The furniture was covered with white blankets .

"I have a lot of work to do."

-As you see here we are at the hall , This Mansion has twelve bedrooms , four guest rooms and , four living rooms , one kitchen , a dining room , a basement and an attic . No one was willing to buy it until now .

"No wonder why "

-So are you going to buy it young man?

-How much?

-I will give it for 28000 Drezas , which is a good price for an estate like this

- 25000 Drezas.

-I guess the bargain is over , the property is sold , if you don't mind , would you sign this contract ?

-Can you read it for me real quick .

The contract wasn't anything special , it just claimed ownership of the property .

-Is this necessary ? , I'm wanted all over the kingdom , you must know that.

-It's just that in my business one of my principles to record important deals that I do so if you don't mind , please sign it.

-Well , if it is necessary - and then Kiro signs the contract , making himself the new owner of the mansion.

-I will help you uncovering the furniture , then I will leave the rest to you .

-Thanks , I appreciate it .

The two men uncovered the furniture of the house , then mister Flynn was ready to leave.

-Well young man , I wish you luck , and he vanished in the darkness of the road . It had gotten dark already . Kiro grabbed a candle and headed to the nearest living room. It was a cozy place with a fireplace . It also had a fine collection of wine but Kiro didn't seem interested on alcohol. He lighted the fireplace and sat on the sofa , while staring at the flames , when suddenly , he heard a noise coming from outside the living room .