13 Years Later

"Hohoho you're already 14 and you're still so rebellious against this old man. Aren't you afraid that I will die because of how you act?" said the old man.

"Tch, don't act like you haven't slaved me since you adopted me! After feeding me you left me to rot in the forest near us for a whole month! Don't you know a one year old can't survive shit like that! If it wasn't for the fact a swords woman was passing by and kept me company for a couple days teaching me basic survival skills I would've died ! She even left the forest randomly one day leaving me by myself again! And don't forget when I was 6 you made me run up and down this damned mountain at least 10 times! If I was starting to slow down then you would kick me in the balls as a threat to keep running! If it wasn't for fact that I could check, I would think I would be a eunuch by now!" Bell retorted.

"I see, I see.. Bell you have grown into a fine young man, it is time you left and went to the city." The old man suddenly said seriously to Bell's eyes.

"Huh? What's this all of a sudden?" Bell said confused.

"What else do I mean? Remember what I've told you? A great man must have a great harem! How can you get a harem staying in this mountain for the rest of your life? You're already 14 and this old man can't keep taking care of you!"

"I... Does it have to be now..?" Bell said quietly. Although these pair of grandfather and adoptive grandson fought a lot, they did indeed love each other very much, even closer than a real grandfather and grandson.

"Haaa... Bell come go pack your stuff and leave. Even if you want to stay I won't allow it!" the old man said while sighing.

"O-okay..." Bell said lowering his head while going to his house and packing his clothes and the like.

After packing up, the old man called upon bell one last time and said to him while handing him a mask

"Bell, this mask was given to me long ago by someone precious to me. I want to give this to you so when you go adventuring you can wear this. Besides doesn't it create a mysterious vibe to your violent and hyper personality?"

Bell stretched out his arm to reach for the mask his grandfather was handing to him. This mask was actually an eye mask with half being white and half being black including a strange but elegant design

[Picture of mask at the end of the chapter.]

Taking the mask while saying his goodbyes, Bell left for his adventure but before he left, he heard his grandfather saying

"Bell don't forget my words! If you don't get at least 3 girls in your harem then don't you dare return!"

without looking back, Bell rose his hand and gave a thumbs up while saying

"Of course? Don't you know i'm a ladies man?"

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Picture of mask:

https://prnt.sc/k92xix