Sven sat on a wooden chair and put the sword on the table. Then, Rena brought a tray with cups and jug filled with water, then poured water into the cup and then gave it to Sven

Rena headed to a room that next to the kitchen, then returned by pushing the wheelchair with a woman sit on it, as her eyes covered with cloth. Rena placed the wheelchair, in front of the table, which crossing from Sven's seat

"Mother, this man  carrying a sword belonging to big brother," Rena said

When she heard Rena's words, suddenly tears flowed through the woman's eyes, "is it really, is my son's sword?" Asked the woman

Sven did not say anything, then gave the sword to the woman's hand. The woman fiddled with the sword, then she was able to confirm as it really is her son's sword, and she cried, calling his name "Dennald ... why did you leave me ~!"

Sven only sits with quiet, looking to those two hugged crying calling that boy's name, Dennald. "Young man, is it my son, a great knight?" Asked the woman.

"He is a brave one. I fought next to him so I apologize for not be able to save him" Sven said, causing them to wipe away their tears. Then they were grateful for him to return the sword to them.

"this sword is a legacy from his father, who is the white knight of the cavalry unit, a holy knight. 13 years ago, he died at the hands of a demon called Sealgair, when he was fighting the Demon Prince. They said the killer was still looked like a teenager"

"Sealgair? who is he??"

"A famous demon who mainly use a short spear as his main weapon"

"how do you know all this, did everyone in this village know this?"

"my husband is a holy knight remember?? before he met his end, sometimes he tells this story to me. but for the villagers, I don't think they knew about it"

Sven was silent because he knew the demon of the woman said it,  it was a foot soldier named Sheron Hunr, which also it was him. However, he doesn't know the "Sealgair" name

"What's your name", said the woman

"Sven, ma'am"

"If you do not mind, would you join us for supper," she said

Sven accepted the woman's invitation, at night, he only served corn porridge, cooked by Rena. Because the woman was blind, Rena was feeding the porridge to her. Sven only teased the spoon on his porridge bowl, which made Rena anxious.

"I am sorry, Sven, this is all we can do for you," Rena said as she afraid her food could not satisfy Sven

"Ah, no, this porridge is so good, it's just that I don't have any appetite yet, that's all," Sven said

"Ma'am, can I ask?" Asked Sven

"what is it, Sven"

"Well, I'm sorry if my asking is somewhat rude," Sven asked with caution

His eyes wandering around, looking at all the old furniture

"Your husband is a holy knight, and your son is also a soldier, should not your life be quite luxurious because they are members of the government?"

"Our treasure, all of it, which is donated to the military, for their spending and that is the order from the ruler here," 

"Oh .." he nodded

"So to continue living, I had to rely on Rena to manage everything. She is the gardener, she sells it in town .. and she is the one who manages everything in this house. I feel like putting all the burden on her "the woman's voice sounded like crying.

"Mother, do not say that. I'm sincere helping you," Rena said

They quarrelled, and in the end .. the woman cried and hugged her daughter with apologetic non-stop. Sven looked at it with a feel bit of emotion.

This story originates from Royal Road. Ensure the author gets the support they deserve by reading it there.

"it seems like my arrival here is like bringing the sadness to this family, let me ask for permission to go home because the time is already late," Sven said and leaving them.

"We're sorry," they said. "No, I understand," he said

"human sure like to cry for the trivial matters, huh"

When Sven arrived home, he sat down in the chair ... thinking what the next thing to do. Then he remembered the words of that woman earlier, him as a spear warrior is very well known and not known by the people here. He gets up and went to his bag, then pulled out a potion of red liquid and poured the floor, then he wrote a name on the liquid on the floor. Soon .. a voice came from the liquid

"Godin ... where are you now?" Asked Sven

"I'm in the Dark elves place. What's wrong? "

"Come and meet me now"

"Okay, wait for a moment"

"Another thing, err, please bring my usual sword"

"as you say"

Shortly thereafter, a whirlwind came out on the wall and Godin went through it with the weapon that Sven demanded

"This is it... Aluca, the most durable sword. Why do you want all this, what happened to your weapon? "Asked Godin

"well there is nothing happen to my weapon, it just, my feature is quite well known here. So if I continue to use my spear, soon it will break my secrets .. so that's why I told you to bring this weapon, "said Sven

"now, take this spear and put it in my house"

Godin understood and took Sven's spear on the table, "including your shield?" He asked. "Yes .. I'm worried if they can identify my shield"

"so, how was it? do you have returned the sword and the necklace??" asked Godin

"the sword, yes. the owner family was a blind woman and a teenage girl. And you know what? I have fought a mountain bandits earlier, who their group were quite friendly with us"

"then... why you kill them? for pleasure??"

"because they tried to steal my horse"

"Well.. those men sure are the brave one," said Godin

"Alright then, I've to get going. If you need anything, let me know and I'll help you. Because I want to repay my debt to you as  you've saved me in the past "Godin said with a smile

Godin gave some potions of red liquid to Sven, "use this when you want to get in touch with me, goodbye then" then he slowly faded, out of Sven sight.

Sven just smiled at him and then turned his gaze towards a short sword on the edge of the door, "Crap !!, I forgot to tell him to take that short sword with him. Hahh, it doesn't matter anyway. Besides, if there's an emergency, I can use that sword "

"Now, what's my action will be then, the Savic sword I've returned, now all that left is this necklace. Hmm... Well, for starters I have to find the owner of this necklace first, then find the information by joining the army. Alright then, it's decided"

Then Sven went off to sleep. And the next morning, Sven woke up early from his sleep and went out to warm up. Just his normal routine, every morning he warms himself by doing shadow fight until the sun rises.

As Sven came out of his house, he saw a girl pushing the wooden cart over a bridge not far from his house. Then, he smelled like corn, then he went to see that girl.

"Hey ...Good morning, Rena,"

Rena was rather surprised, then she stopping the wooden cart, "Oh ... Sven, good morning, how early for you to wake up  "

"Not as early as you, ... look at these numbers. where do you want to sell it ?? Sven asked

"At the front gate of the town," Rena said, trying to push the wooden cart with her skinny hands. Sven looked at the situation and tried to help Rena but was rejected politely by her

"It's okay, Sven, I can do it alone" Rena replies with a smile. But that answer did not make Sven satisfied, then he lifted her with both hands.

"S...Sven,.. what are you-!" Rena said with a red face. Sven lift her up and puts Rena on the wooden cart, then he pushes the cart.

"As for skinny and weak girl like you should be fit to sit there, this work only fit for man's job, and for today, I'll help you with your job" Sven's smile

Rena was silent, "those words once being said by my brother when he was still alive, and your words really are same like him" Sven saw that Rena had begun to cry

he knows, that man he killed, was a big brother to Rena.

"I'm sorry, Rena"

"Why do you have to apologize?" Rena asked

"Ehh, err .. nothing .. I just sympathized," said Sven

Rena just nodded. Then they went on their way to arriving in front of the town. They then make arrangements for their sales, and upon completion .. Sven asks her permission to go to the town for a while. And Rena permits it.

On his way to town, Sven was quite surprised .. because there are many shops selling materials and herbs on the side-road, in addition, the situation was as lively as there was a festival.

Then Sven saw a soldier walk pass in front of the gate, then Sven went straight to him to ask questions. Sven still remembers Godin's message when talking to the human, you must be gentle if he still wants to keep his identity as a spy.

"Forgive me, sir, I want to ask"

"Hmmm, what do you want, huh?!" Asked the soldier in a loud voice

"well Godin, this creature sure talks "gentle" to me" said Sven

"I want to ask, where is the place to register as a military?"

The soldier then looked at Sven carefully, then he laughed quite loudly, "hahaha... the poor like you, there's no way you can join the army. At the highest level of yours,  you can be a volunteer army  "

"Plus, he knows how to make me angry too," said Sven

Truly, Sven's clothes are somewhat  exactly like poor folks because his shirt is a bit shabby, "why is that?" Asked Sven with remain calm and collected

"That's the condition for anyone wanting to join the army. They need to be rich, high-ranking, or at least middle-class. But there's also who has much gold to pay for entering are welcomed as well "The soldier said

"that's one for my information" Sven grin

"But I have a treasure, it is at my .."

"Ahh, that enough of you!! Go away! do not disturb me. Otherwise, I will arrest you for causing trouble to the others !! "

Their conversation attracted the attention of a young man who was drinking at a restaurant not far from them, and then the young man approached them.