Kiro and Luchia get out of the shop with the box carrying the dress . They continue their way to the blacksmith when Luchia asks.
-I thought you weren't going to buy the dagger , because of the dress .
-I could afford both of them , that's why I bought you the dress.
-I see.
Kiro spots a blacksmith in a distance . He approaches him and says:
-I want to see your finest daggers .
The blacksmith gets up and greets his client .
-Of course , follow me .
Kiro follows the blacksmith to his shop and sees various daggers and short swords.
-You a lucky lad indeed , daggers are my specialty , you know.
-What you got for me ?
The blacksmith grabs a shiny dagger with a silver grip .
-This is one of my finest works , take a look.
Kiro inspects the dagger , then he pulls out his blade to compare . The blacksmith notices Kiro's dagger and he says :
-I would remember this dagger even if I had lost my mind .
-How so ?
-I have forged it myself , a young adventurer came here everyday just to take a look it , but he couldn't afford to buy the dagger. One day he came here and bought it for 800 drezas . I cannot forget the look on his face when he finally bought it . I could say without a doubt that he was the happiest man in the world at that moment .
"The world is small , isn't it ? If only he knew that he's dead now."
-Now that I think about it , How come you have the dagger?
-I bought it form a merchant that I came across one day .
-I see , so do you like it?
-I would want to know more about that one.-Then Kiro points his finger at a dagger which had amazingly beautiful carvings on it .
-Ohh.. that one , I'm afraid I cannot be the one to sell that to you .
-Why not ?
-I am not the one who has forget that masterpiece.
-Who would he be?
-That would be my son .
-I see , can I meet him ?
-Of course allow me to summon him , Vihaan come here , somebody wants to talk to you .
-I'm coming father .
A boy appears and says :
-What is it .
-I would like to know , how much do you want for that dagger.
The boy thinks for about a minute , then he says .
-1000 drezas , nothing more , nothing less .
His father looks surprised then he says .
-Son , that's a lot of money you are asking for .
-He can pay the price if he really wants it .
Kiro takes the dagger and touches the point of the blade with his finger . It starts to drip blood. He turns to the boy and says :
-Well , why not , It's worth the price .
The boy's face looks full of joy .
-Thank you sir .
Kiro pays the price and takes the blade with him , hiding it beneath his clothes .He continues his way with Luchia , then she asks him:
-About your dagger , he said it belonged to somebody else , and I doubt you bought it .
-The owner tried to collect my bounty , he attacked first ,thinking he could win .
-Did you...
-I did . He knew what he was doing , and he knew the risks , if that makes you feel any better.
Luchia feels bad about the adventurer . It starts getting cold.
-I think we should get back to the mansion .
-You are right , I'm feeling cold.
-Before we go , I have one last thing to do .
-What is it ?
-You'll see . follow me .
Kiro heads to a small groceries stand and says :
- I noticed you have rice here.
-Yeah , do you want to buy ?
-That's why I'm here. I would also like some some sesame seeds.
-Of course , how much rice do you need?
-A small amount .
The man takes out two small wooden boxes and fills them with rice and sesame seeds .
-That would be 50 drezas .
Kiro hands him the money and heads to the stables .
-What's that for.
-You will see.
"Finally , Now I can finally eat some rice balls , just like in Japan"
They get their horse that was resting on the stables and set off , heading to the mansion.It was getting dark . They finally reach the front gates , then they enter the mansion , into the front door.
-I'm the one cooking today .
-Are you sure .
-Yeah .
Kiro goes to the kitchen , he gathers the ingredients , steams the rice and starts cutting nori sheets into 8 strips , he wets his hands with water so the rice wouldn't stick . He rubs salt into his hands and places the rice in his hands , forming the shape of a triangle and making it dense and thick . He forms the rice into a triangle by pressing it lightly . He wraps them with a strip of nori and sprinkles sesame seeds on them . He enters the dining room with two plates of rice balls .
-What are those ?
-Rice balls , try it .
Luchia tries them .
-It's ..... It's .... It's delicious!
-You like them?
-Yes , How did you do them?
-I teach you how to cook them latter .
-What is it made of?
-Just rice and sesame seeds .
-Are you serious ?
-Do I look like I'm kidding ?
-Come on , how did you do it?
-I just steamed rice , wrapped it with nori and sprinkled sesame seeds on it , and I added just a little bit of basil , for taste .
The take a look outside the window.
-It's ... It's
-Snowing .
-It's amazing , such a beautiful sight .
-I think that tomorrow the place will be covered in snow .
-That's amazing , I cannot wait .
"I don't know why , but I cannot wait too ."
Kiro finishes his rice balls and says :
-Well , I'm off for bed , goodnight .
-Wait, I wanted to say .... thank you .
-For taking you out , don't worry , besides , I wanted to take a walk at the capital too .
Kiro heads for bed , he takes off his clothes and collapses on it . His eyes become heavier and heavier , until he closes them .