After that, John went to look for a trip to the Isle of Blacksmiths.
"Now I have enough to go on a trip, and then I'll see what that old man will tell me." Jhon said with him self.
The Isle of Blacksmiths was where anyone wanting to buy weapons or items crafted by blacksmiths would go. John had lived on that island before for a while, so he knows it well.
He didn't face any difficulty in finding a trip to the island, but it was expensive. Only traders usually head to that island, so the cost of the trip was high.
With the journey underway.the memories started coming to Jhon mind,on that island he had lived with his wife for 5 years. They were living in happiness until the slave traders came,and they separated him from his wife. It has been eight years since that incident. He hasn't seen his wife since eight years. But He never despaired or stopped, even for a moment. Even when he was a slave and suffering, he was thinking of her first. This is what made him fight and struggle to survive and escape. Everything he did was for her, to save her and be together again.
He started all this hoping to find his wife,indeed, he has become a killer with a cold heart, devoid of mercy. He believes that no matter how black his heart becomes, the return of his wife with him again will make him revert to his kind nature. The journey took five days,John spent it thinking and remembering his wife; he didn't feel the journey until the captain told them "we arrive to the island of Blacksmiths "
John disembarked from the ship,was looking around to see what has changed in the island. He found it as he let it, Everyone was still in their places, the same people in the same positions. That's when he realized that he was the one who had changed.
"Why, my God, why haven't you let me live in peace with my wife? I did some wrong things before, but I am good, and so is my wife." Jhon said in his mind.
A two strange men was coming into Jhon, They didn't seem to come for a fight. While they also weren't guards from the island or the navy,John was always ready for the worst.
"Hello Jhon" one of them said,Jhon answeredwith a bad look "We are with Harold ,we were waiting for you" The second men said.
"Where is he" Jhon asked.
"Follow us,we will take you to him" the men said
"Just tell me where is he,I know this island more than you both"
Anger was evident on their faces from John's words. John's looked and the way he spoke to them made one of them extremely angry.
"He is in the bar" He said before his friend could utter any words that would cause trouble with John. He was remembering Harold's words "John is a man whose sword speaks before his mouth. so be careful about you words with him."
"There is no need to go with me,I don't like you " Jhon said.
The other man stepped away from John's path and also grabbed his friend by the hand, pulling him away.
When he was living here,he had never gone to that bar then. He was a contented man who didn't need a bottle of wine to sleep; he only needed to lay his head on the pillow with his wife beside him to sleep peacefully. He had lived his best days on this island.
The bar was close to the port,That's why it didn't take him long to reach it.
The bar was empty, It was morning, and most blacksmiths were working at that time. Therefore, no one would be sitting in the bar.
Jhon found Harold sitting alone, there was only an old men sitting next to the door.
"Where is your dogs" Jhon meant the two men.
"I think your first meeting with them wasn't good enough." Harold said with a smile.
"Do you mean that I will work with them " Jhon wondered.
"Unfortunately no"
"Thank God " Jhon said "so who will work with me"
"You will met some of them here on this island "
"What about the rest?" Jhon asked.
"You didn't tell me,what do you want to drink?" Harold tried to change the subject.
"I didn't travel all this distance just to have wine." Jhon was serious, he always was serious, that has made Harold think the Jhon born like that.
"It seems you've finally started thinking logically; I heard what you did." Harold meant what happened with the slave traders.
"It was only for the sake of covering the cost of the trip. You know, travel has become very expensive these days."
"Yeah you are right" Harold didn't want to delve into the matter; John dislikes acknowledging his good side.
"So tell me more about your plan to find my wife" John's features suddenly changed.
"My plan is to safe all the Slave not only your wife. I want the matter of slave traders to come to an end permanently."
"What is your first step?" Jhon asked.
"You will lead a team from a people who suffer like you,of course those who I chose are strong "
"There is no need for them"
"Individual efforts won't benefit anyone. You need to work in team,I will tell you about slave traders' locations that play a crucial role in the slave trade. You should kill them and liberate the slaves under their control."
"Okay tell me"
"You have to meet your team first, you will like them "
"I hope so" John seldom liked anyone other than himself.
"But you need to drink a little for your mood to improve."
"Bring me a bottle of wine." Jhon ordered the waiter.
"They will be here soon, there is two from your team are here on this island " Harold said, taking a sip from his glass.
John opened the bottle and started filling his glass with wine, then drank it in one go.
"They have a good wine here" And he filled the second glass.
Two men entered the bar together. John glared at them, and they returned the gaze.Both were strong-built. One with long red hair, adorned with several scars on his face and neck, wielding a sword. The other, shorter with short black hair, carrying two swords.
"Are these two the ones you were talking about?" Jhon asked Harold.
" yeah"
"I like them" Jhon said .
"Is he the one you said that he will be the leader ?" The men with the red hair said.
"Yeah he is "
"What is your name?" The men with the red hair asked Jhon.
"It's polite to tell people your name first before asking for theirs." Jhon said.
"My name is Rob, I haven't liked you yet,so I have to test you " Rod said,He swiftly unsheathed his sword and moved towards John, swinging it swiftly in his direction.
John skillfully dodged the strike swiftly."This is what I expect from someone from the Lucci family." Jhon said with a smile.
"What are you doing ?" He said, disbelief evident in his tone.
"Harold, you know that I don't work for gold ,so I have to test him to see if he deserves to be the leader." Rob said.
"Yeah you are right" Jhon said as he unsheathed his sword, the eye of death."this men is from Lucci family, I have to be careful " Jhon said in his mind.
"The Eye of Death!!" Rob and the second men said at the same time. "I will see if what they say about you is true " Rob said.
"It's my turn to attack now" Jhon said .
"Show me your skills " Rob said.
Among the strong, the leader must always prove himself through his strength. The man with red hair. seems powerful. What will be the result of the fight between them, even though they are on the same team?