SWORDCRAFT: Reincarnation Of A Nameless Nobody
A nameless street urchin dies after trying his hardest to survive in a cruel and unfair world, and then finds himself in a new one. Being reincarnated as Liu, the only son of peace-loving villagers in a rural community, he is initially content and overjoyed with this new life of peace and tranquility that he is born into. Unfortunately, this does not last forever. After his village is ravaged by bandits, Liu loses everything... including his freedom. Cursed to the life of a slave, he firmly decides to fight against his fate and rise against the tides of this new world that boasts even greater cruelty than his previous one. This world is home to Martial Arts, Mystical Arts, Strange Beasts, and powers that defy imagination, yet Liu is determined to survive in it. No, not just survive... he desires to rise to the very top, eliminating those who stand in his way. "Living is not for the weak." He says, "I refuse to be weak!"
Pact
Liu had to admit to himself… he was surprised.
'I thought they would ask for at least four… maybe even five, given their number.' Did he perhaps think too badly of the men before him?
He wasn't particularly suspicious of them, but Liu had already made it a habit to never see the best in people. Even the likes of his family in the Sword Saint Sect, including Yui, had to earn his trust and affection.
He never thought of extending the same sentiment to strangers.
'Still, giving them only one is a little too…' Liu found himself surprised by this line of thought, but at the same time it made sense.
His past self would have been overjoyed by this sort of arrangement, or would have perhaps considered it natural.
However, Liu couldn't see it that way. In his eyes, it was unfair exploitation—something his Master was sure to frown on if she was ever to hear about it.
"... two more…"