Chapter 2 – Exploring the Quill estate.

As we get closer to the town within our estate, I cannot help but feel my expectations have not been met. The little houses that we have passed on the way have been small and unkempt. Albeit our people are super nice, greeting me every step of the way. They certainly look happy, but something just seems off.

"Brother…" said Onyx sadly.

"Yes Onyx?" Said Jake in a confused voice

"Are we poor?"

He stopped walking, Onyx just stares blankly at him as if that answered his question.

"I do not know if you will understand this at your age, but we are low class nobles from the sticks. But don’t you worry, I swear it that I will make our name great again." Jake said with determination

I cannot help but be moved by his resolve, he really does love this place. If I have the chance to help make this place better I will. There must be something I can do to increase our coffers.

The rest of the walk into the town was met with silence. As we entered the town square, one building caught my eye. It is a little larger than the others and has a giant wooden sign with a sword painted on it.

*Onyx pulls jakes shirt*

"Brother... there… please" Onyx said with wide eyes looking at the building.

"Is swords all you think about Onyx? I swear some sword demon has possessed my baby brother…" Jake said looking defeated.

*Pull, Pull, Pull* Onyx keeps pulling his shirt pointing at the store.

"FINE! We can go to the weapon store, just do not touch anything please."

My brother just looks at the sky in disbelief, then starts walking towards the store.

Once we get inside, I was taken aback. All the walls were filled with Swords, shields and bows. Theres Counters displaying multiple kinds of wands, with barrels close by full of staffs. The armor on the racks looks of excellent quality, something you would not expect from a store in this city.

"Brother… You lied" Onyx said in shock.

"What do you mean I lied?" Jake said looking visibly confused

"You said we were poor but look at this store."

Before I gave him time to respond, I saw someone a little shorter behind the counter. He doesn’t look human, so I used Analyze on him.

Name: Brock Race: Dwarf Age: 60 years old Level: 34 Health: 180 Mana: 110 Stamina: 200 Agility: 50 Luck: 20 Abilities: B: Precision Skills: D: Warhammers, B: Blacksmith, A+: Enchanter

This is the first time I have saw someone not of human race. The Goddess clearly told me humans were racist towards everything not human, So how is he here living peacefully?

"Brother, is that a Dwarf?" Onyx said confused

"Yes, that is Mr. Brock. He has been helping our family for years, He’s extremely skilled at blacksmithing." Jake said proudly

"hmm… okay"

I wonder how he came to be on this estate, it must be a long relationship with my father. But I’m glad he is here and happy, that’s one step closer to my goal I’ve been given.

Without any delay I quickly run to Mr. Brock. *poke* No response *poke* *poke* *poke*

"What do you want! Can’t you see I’m busy here!?" Brock said visibly annoyed

He was looking up but could not see anyone, then he slowly looked down and made eye contact with me. He could clearly see I was upset by his previous yelling, as my eyes filled with water.

"Damn… Hey kid how can I help you, there’s no need to cry!" Brock flailing his arms to get me to stop crying

"Mr. Brock how are you today?" Jake said ignoring my crying

"Good evening Lord Jake, I’ve been better. Anyway you can stop this kids crying, I’m busy here" Brock said helplessly

"That kid is the new Lord, you’d be better off showing a little respect" Jake looked offended by that statement

"You’re telling me this is Thomas’s boy? Err… what was it? Onyx?" Brock said in deep thought

"You would be correct, He damn near dragged me in here against my will. So, if you upset him now you’ll lose future business with the young Lord."

My brother wasn’t wrong, this was the main thing I wanted to see in this new world. I am probably pushing my luck if I ask him to take me to an adventurer’s guild. But once I can come here on my own, nothing will stop me.

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*Pull* *Pull* *Pull* I keep pulling Brock’s shirt with tears still in my eyes.

"How can I help you today, Lord Onyx." Brock said helplessly.

"Wood Sword please…" Onyx pleading to him with begging eyes.

"………." Brock stunned

"………." Jake stunned

"Pleaseeeee!!!" Onyx begged while wiping his tears on Brocks shirt

I can already feel a tantrum coming if he doesn’t give me this sword. How do they keep expecting me to swing this iron sword all day. I won’t its way too heavy for me, and since my father has yet to buy me a new one. This is my only chance! I wont let this get away from me!

*Jake facepalms his head in disbelief*

" Mr. Brock how much would a basic wood sword be?" Jake said defeatedly

"Don't worry about it lad, this ones on the house for my previous disrespect towards Lord Onyx." Brock said while patting my head

He goes into the back, a few minutes later he has a wooden sword that’s a little bigger then the sword I’ve been using.

"Uhm… Don’t you think that may be a little to big for him?" Jake said visibly confused

"Nonsense! Do you know who I am Lord Jake, I would never hand out something my customers could not handle. This one has been enchanted by me, it is the best training sword you can get!" Brock claimed proudly

Mr. Brock wasn’t lying, while they were talking, I used Analyze on the wooden sword

Name: Training Sword Weapon Class: Sword Grade: B Enchantments: Self-repair, Weight adjustment, Skill buff small

I am wondering if this is the standard for equipment of this world, I saw he was an Enchanter… But three enchantments on a training sword, there must be more to it.

Theres two prominent enchantments that caught my eye, it looks like this is a growth weapon. I am not sure if Mr. Brock even knows what he is handing me right now unless he can also use analyze.

Self-repair: Infuse with mana to slowly repair weapon, this does not work if weapon is already completely broken.

Weight adjustment: Adjusts weight upon being infused with mana, Will constantly increase in weight as the bearer gets stronger.

Skill buff small: Small buff to skill progress when training with weapon

Is he just going to hand me this for free… I swear once I’m old enough I will pay him back tenfold. I will never forget your generosity Mr. Brock!!

"I… Love it" Onyx said shaking.

Brock gets down on one knee and hands it to me, I quickly take it. Upon closer inspection, its even better then I thought. It’s about twenty inches long and has a nice wood polish on it. The handle looks to be wrapped in a cord, giving it a braid like look.

"I have never seen him this excited about anything, you really outdid yourself Mr. Brock" Jake said jealously

"Just think of it as repaying some of the lifetime of debt I owe your father. Think nothing of it really, I want to be able to help where I can. And with that passion in his eyes, I know it wont go to waste!" Brock looking proudly

Well Mr. Brock isn’t lying, I just want to go home right now to train! Until my brother had to break the mood…

"Come now Onyx! We still have to go grab some herbs for dinner, If we don’t bring it back soon mom will have our heads!" Jake said sweating bullets just thinking about it

Mom would never do that, would she? As I’m lost in thought I quickly follow behind him without hesitation. I mean just in case, I still have allot to live for.

As I get to the door, I turn around and bow to Mr. Brock

"Thank you" Onyx said waving as he exited

Brock is clearly lost in thought right now as we were leaving, I wonder what he’s thinking about…

As we explore the city, and go shop to shop we have to keep stopping. These damn woman wont stop pinching my cheeks, It’s starting to hurt and get on my nerves. Why do they all have fingers of steel!

"Ahhhh... He’s so cute, I take it this is the new Lord?" One of the shop lady’s yelled

"Yes ma’am this is my younger brother, Lord Onyx. This is his first time leaving the house so do be gentle with him, although it looks like he’s already more popular with the woman then I am…" Jake said as he kicks a rock on the ground

"Now, Now you will sure to find a wife, especially as the heir to this estate. I’m sure there’s plenty of beautiful noble woman who would marry you!" The shop lady said smiling, her energy is almost infectious.

"Why thank you, we actually came here to pick up some herbs. I have the list here, also don’t mind my rudeness but I cant remember your name… I’m very sorry there’s just so many people here."

"Don’t think nothing about it, I’m happy to just be of use on this estate. My name is Maria" Maria smiles happily as she takes the list from my brother.

"Happy to make your acquaintance Maria, I must say you are glowing right now. If these noble women do not hurry up, I may have to take you as my bride." Jake said flirtingly

I cannot blame my brother Jake for trying, Maria is absolutely gorgeous. Brown hair, green eyes with a slim feminine build. And I don’t want to be a pervert, but she isn’t lacking in the breast department either, If Jake does not take her as a bride I just might when I’m older.

"I am unworthy of your praise Lord Jake, but I am flattered, nonetheless. Here are the herbs you requested; tell your parents I wish them well now." Maria said with her cheeks blushed

"I will Ms. Maria, I must go now its starting to get dark. You have a wonderful rest of the day now, please be safe on your way home." Jake scratches the back of his head to shake the nerves while talking to her

On our way home, we walk through what looks like endless fields. It seems our estate is growing allot of wheat and potatoes, but not much else. I wonder if that is why we are still poor, there is not much variety of anything. And all the stalls in town looks to be exported goods, that cannot be cheap either.

As I’m lost in thought on ways to improve the estate, we made our way back home. I can already smell the meat cooking inside, today my mother’s making shepherds pie. Her and my sister have been processing the meat since this morning, my father went hunting last night and brought back two decent sized bulls.

I cannot help but wonder, if we bred them instead of catching them wild it would increase our food export tremendously. I am still unsure how this world works, although I cannot remember my past life; It seems I still have access to the basic knowledge that I gathered in it. It is only when I try to draw names and faces, that my memory goes blank. Almost like they didn’t want me to retain any regrets or attachments to the previous world.

Even if I were able to remember it, I would not try to go back. That feeling of despair as I died, I do not ever want to go through that again. So, in this new life I will keep those closest to me happy, I will train diligently so no one can take that away from me.

With my resolve still in check, I make my way to the dinner table. I see my mom loading my plate now, I cannot help but be entranced by the smell. This sure beats all that breast milk, but I cannot sit here and lie. I do miss spending that time with my mother, she would sing to me as I fed. She really does love me, and she does not hold back on showing it.

I dread the day I tell her I have been reincarnated to this world… Would she still look at me the same? Would she feel like I replaced her baby? I love everyone here, and I hope when the time comes that they will understand. Just not now, I cannot tell them now. I can’t risk them not accepting me, I will continue to build our bond and love, and when the time is right, I will take full responsibility for my dishonesty.

"Thank you for the meal mom, I love you" Onyx yelled full of happiness