As the ceremonial entrance concluded, and we returned home, my parents couldn't contain their curiosity. They eagerly gathered around me, their eyes filled with anticipation. With a smile, they asked me about the bloodline I had chosen, urging me to reveal my decision.
In response, I calmly replied, "You can see for yourselves," pointing to my status screen. The surprise and shock that registered on their faces made it evident that my choice had caught them off guard.
Status:
Name: Mart Silverthorn
Age: 8 years old
Bloodline: War Merchant
Level: 1
Experience Points: 0/100
Health Points (HP): 100/100
Mana Points (MP): 50/50
Strength: 10
Agility: 8
Intelligence: 12
Charisma: 10
Luck: 7
As they studied my status, a mix of emotions played across their faces. They exchanged glances, silently processing the implications of my bloodline choice. The idea of their young child walking the path of a War Merchant, armed with both martial prowess and merchant skills, must have been a startling revelation.
Days turned into weeks, and before I knew it, my eighth birthday arrived. The celebration was a grand affair, with nobles and influential figures from Sylvaria's aristocratic society attending. They greeted me warmly, praising my lineage and the potential they saw within me.
As the festivities carried on, my mind began to wander. I found myself daydreaming, lost in the vast possibilities that lay ahead. What adventures would I undertake? How would I navigate the intricate web of politics, trade, and warfare? The future seemed both exhilarating and uncertain.
The dreams I held within me were as vast as the unexplored lands beyond Sylvaria. I imagined forging alliances, leading armies, and becoming a renowned figure known for both my martial prowess and my merchant cunning. My aspirations extended beyond mere wealth and status; I yearned to make a lasting impact on the world around me.
Chapter 6: A World of Infinite Possibilities
As chapter 6 drew to a close, the party ended, and the reality of my chosen path settled upon me. Excitement coursed through my veins as I embraced the dreams that lay before me. The journey ahead would be fraught with challenges and uncertainties, but I was determined to carve my own destiny.
What adventures, triumphs, and hardships await Mart on his chosen path as a War Merchant? How will he navigate the intricacies of war and trade to leave an indelible mark on the world? Find out in the upcoming chapters of "Reborn as Mart: The Merchant's Legacy."