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I had forgotten what time it was, because i was focused on forging a small dagger. Everard told me, that it is a good beginner sword to make. The reason is, it is small and requires little knowledge on making a dagger.

I looked at the time, it said 6:21.

I was shocked because i did not know that it was already this late. I still need to go back to the original world, so that my sister would not be suspicious om my sudden disappearance.

It was a perfect time, since i finished making two daggers in a matter of two hours. It was a lot harder than i thought, i was sweating because of the heat and humidity trapped inside the small enclosed room. Everard took away the magic he gave to me, he did that so i could build up the resistance on hot temperature....what he did not take consideration, is that i am still a beginner at stuff like this and i almost fainted five times. Due to the excessive heat, it also caused me to sweat a lot and it soaked my shirt and also my pants.

After finishing making the two daggers, i placed down the hammer on the anvil and rested my body. My arm was sore and had small metal shavings covering my skin, when i tried to closed my hand, it was painful because of how long i held on the hammer. The amount of impact the hammer channeled into my palm, caused it to become numb.

Everard then went inside to look at my progress, he was smiling due to my state....

"Why you look tired?"

He obviously said thay to tease me, i pointed towards the daggers i made, i placed them both on the anvil. Since this was the medieval period...well not literally the medieval period, but you get the point i am trying to make.....

It was all manual labor, and had no fancy equipment to use or the latest technologies. I had my utmost respect to the people, that could make a living making swords and armor.

Everard walked towards the anvil, where i placed the two daggers i had made....he picked it up and had a close inspection, he was checking if the blade was straight, if the handle was comfortable to use, and overall the quality of the dagger that i had made....

I was watching him inspect the dagger i made, i was not sure if he liked the finished product nor was impressed. I could not tell because of his facial expression, he always had this stoic and calm expression on his face, hence i could not read on what he thought of my dagger.

Then, i nodded noticed making a small continuous nod. He took the two daggers and approached me.....

"Let us go outside, so i can tell you what i think about your performance"

He then opened the door, walking outside the door. I followed him, and the feeling of the normal temperature was almost new to me. I temporarily forgot that there was fresh air outside.....being inside of that room can take a toll on your insanity, even for a few minutes of being inside.

Everard walked to the counter and placed both the daggers on the counter top. I walked in front of the counter and stood up, waiting for him to tell me what he thinks of the dagger that i made.....

"First of all, your first performance is good. It is not bad, for a first perfirmance. Although it is still rough in the edges, like the handle and the edge of the blade"

He then proceeded to show me what he was talking about....

"Your handle is a little too rough, it still needs polishing to make it comfortable for the hand. The edge of your blade is not sharp enough, it also has small dents like this...."

He proceeds to critque the dagger's i made, i was listening to him closely so that i can make improvements on my perfirmance. After all, mistakes are signs that you still have potential on improving yourself.

Everard then closed his remarks by saying.....

"Overall, you have potential on making good quality blades. Here take this..."

He handed me the two daggers i made, and told me to keep it. I politely accepted and thanked him for teaching me....

"It is late already, you can go now. Come back here tomorrow afternoon, okay?"

I nodded, then walked outside the store. I walked a few meters away the store, towards a dark area where no one can see me. I placed both of the dgagers inside the inventory, and took a deep breath.

The cold breeze felt amazing, the way the cold air go inside my nostrils down to my lungs was addicting. After being at hell for a few hours, the outside world felt heavenly. I looked at the time again, 6:40 pm.

"My sister probably is looking for me right now, better go back to the original world"

I then went back to the original world, dropping onto my bed.

I jumped off my bed and immediately took off my clothes, i wanted to take a shower because of all the sweat that had dried off of my skin. I did not like the feeling of being dirty.

When i walked outside my room, i was shirtless and i did not know that my sister's friends were inside the house...

"Hello, Clint. Are you on your way to take a shower?"

One of my sister's friend was in front of me, as i was about to take a shower. I quickly covered myself with my towel, i nodded and stepped on the side, so she can walk past me. However, inatead of walking past me, she decided to strike up a conversation.....

"Have you gotten taller, Clint?"

I could see that she was staring at my body, although i did not think anything of it. But it was inappropriate for a grown up, staring at a minor....i shut her down by saying.....

"Yes, anyway ill take a shower now"

Then walked right past her, i opened up the bathroom door and when i was trying to get inside. She was still staring at me.....it was creepy and strange for her to do that. Because she did not even paid attention to me before, and now she is interested in striking a conversation with me?

Then an exclamation mark suddenly popped up, i then closed the door and read between the lines...

"So, it does not only pop up when there is danger nearby, but also people with strange intentions?"

Now i know that my sisters friend has impure intentions, i was wary of her and decided to keep my distance from her.....

I hopped on the shower and turned on the water...it was comforting and relaxing. The way the cold water flowed on my skin, the effects of hell really can take a toll on you...but i did successfully made a two daggers....

After i was done taking a shower, i went to the kitchen so that i can eat. My hair was still wet and as i was heading towards the kitchen, i could hear the voices of my sisters friends was echoing throughout the hallway.....

When i walked inside the kitchen, they were all looking at me.....

"Oh, when did you get home?"

My sister asked me, her friends were still looking at me. I did not like being stared at, even it if was my sisters friends. I quickly answered my sister, and grabbed food and went directly to my room.

I closed my door shut, and locked it. I did not want to socialize with them. I sat down on my chair, and grabbed my phone. As soon i opened my phone, there were a lot of messages from Amelia.....

"Good morning ♡"

"Are you busy?"

"Come on, respond to my messages"

"I'm eating lunch right now, waiting for you to respond"

"Its evening already, please respond"

I sighed, and responded to her messages. I did not expect her to immediately respond, so i switched on the tube app and wanted to watch videos, so i can eat my dinner....then a notification popped up, and it was from Amelia....

She was mad....which i do not understand, why she is mad. I asked her on why she is mad, then she explained.....

"Its because you did not told me that you were going on a trip, you could have told me beforehand, instead off shutting off your phone"

She sounds like my sister.....i mean do i really need to tell her on what i am doing with my life? I then told her that i will not do it again, and then ate dinner while watching videos.

When i finished eating, i went to the kitchen and it looks like my sisters friends went home already, thank god....

"Where were you?"

My sister asked, while i was washing my plate. It was only natural for her to ask me where i was, since she is my sister.