Burn them to a crisp

Some may say that the action that Ezra took was overboard and self-destructive, what if the blade hit a vital or something? But Ezra knew that what he did at that point was the proper way to handle the issue.

Richard's brother would not just lay accusations like that, they had to be something that made him suspect or believe that Ezra was the culprit.

Ezra was not willing to let even that little idea bloom. If Richard's brother was just working on gut feelings, it wouldn't change the fact that when his claims are heard, it will draw attention.

At first, it will seem bogus and pointless, but the more he emphasizes it, he will gain believers, who out of the mercy of their hearts will want to believe his story and find the truth.

When this happens, those believers will find someone to investigate, they will also implore the government to check into Ezra to see if what Richard's brother is saying has truth in it.

Ezra was certainly sure that if the higher powers looked into the case, they would find out that he was involved. He wasn't equipped for such trouble, so avoiding it was the better option.

Ezra rode a carriage with his father home, the news had been taken to them, and his father rushed.

His father had to find a way to make his sister and mum stay at home, he struggled until they finally let him go, luckily Ezra's wounds were not severe.

"So, are you still taking the exams tomorrow?" Robert asked Ezra.

"Yeah, this is only a small wound, if it was enough to bring me down, then I shouldn't be worthy of training," Ezra spoke with conviction.

"Hmm, I see. I never thought that someone would try to attack you and kill you on the road, but that has also reminded me to have a small talk with you.

The life you have chosen is not something that is filled with roses, and bliss. It is filled with thorns and storms.

You will gain enemies that you didn't even offend, I want you to be careful. Also, I want you to take care of your sister, she is your only sibling, your twin.

Guard her life like it is yours, and make sure that she gets the best life that she can, but don't stop her growth, allow her still bear her burdens, but be there to pick her up when she falls."

The duo arrived home, and Ezra was jumped by his mother with a giant hug, she checked him all around to see if he was damaged.

"Mum, stop, it is only my shoulder that was hurt," Ezra said.

"Don't call it only, it is a serious thing." His mother said.

"Mum, the local healer dealt with it, though it needs a little flexing to get the mood back, it is as good as new, so don't worry," Ezra said.

The family forgot about the incident and had a divine dinner, they laughed and chatted, made fun of one another, and lots more.

Ezra looked around the table, and for the first time in his life, he felt needed, he felt wanted, he was part of a family that loved him.

Ezra decided that he would sleep this night since he came here to this world, he has been up and doing, it was time he rested a bit.

The next day, Ezra and his father boarded a carriage pulled by a horse. Ezra brought just some clothes and his scythe.

They went for a while and passed the gates of the town, when they got into the forest, they filled a path.

It seemed that Robert had traveled a lot, and was well-versed in the direction of the city.

"Your weapon choice, it's unique," Robert said to Ezra.

"Yeah, all the other weapons were cool, but this one called out to me, and I haven't regretted it being my choice," Ezra responded.

"Hmm, that's good. Ezra, what is the name of our hometown?" Robert asked.

"Huh? Well, we live in Nat right?" Ezra responded.

"Yes, exactly, Nat is a small town located between two main cities in the kingdom, one of which we are going to.

The city we are headed to is called, Viderth, and on Viderth is the white dragon academy for magic, the place we are going.

In this world son, you must learn the prominent places and people. I had to learn to because I am a businessman, but you have to learn it because if you don't, you may end up in deep trouble.

You need to know where and where to go and not to go, places that you should live, and places that you shouldn't live in.

You need to know people that you must never cross paths with and people that you must never provoke.

I gave your sister this same lecture, explaining things as such to her, only hers was a bit different. She is a girl with great talent and beauty, as you know, she is worthy of being betrothed at the age of fourteen.

And then when she is sixteen, she can be married off, and many men will have eyes on her, for her beauty and talent, though I hate to say this, but it is what it is.

I told her that she must be careful, there are too many evil men around. This is why I charged you with the mandate of protecting your twin."

"I see, well don't worry Dad, I'll burn them to a crisp, any soul that dares to touch Lisa will see hell, and pray for death," Ezra said.

Sweat subconsciously trickled down Robert's back, had the curse really changed Ezra's mindset? He looked at his son and then let out a chuckle.

"That's right, protect her as you said," Robert said.

The journey to the city was peaceful and short, they got to the gates of the massive city before noon.