"Alexa. You haven't tell me what the Unique Skill - King of Theft is all about and how did I got it because I remember not doing anything." Kael said in his mind, he was speaking to his system while drinking the 7th bowl of chicken soup. He has finished 9 dish of Ramen, 6 bowl of Curry Rice, 12 skewed bird and now he's helping himself with the chicken soup.
"Alexa." He called again in his mind noticing the sudden quietness. Alexa wasn't replying him and that's the reason why he called her again but still yet, she didn't reply him.
"What a large appetite you've there Mr." He heard the voice of Mr. Stoneforge and raised his gaze up, their eyes met each other and he smirked.
"You just happen to have my favorite dishes." Kael replied, emptying the bowl of chicken soup into his stomach before dropping the bowl.
"I can be getting you all these dishes everyday.." Mr. Stoneforge said and Kael's face lit up. "That's if you're ready to comply with me."
"Comply with you.. What do you want?" Kael asked with a frown on his face.
"I saw you use magic. Magic is prohibited in the Armed Nation of Dwargon. Once caught, it's either you're banished or lost your freedom forever." Mr. Stoneforge started. "But you used the magic to save my life and I owe you a great gratitude for that." Mr. Stoneforge adjusted on his seat, his protuding stomach pulling up the dirt he put on.
"Your secrete are safe with me. I won't tell anyone or let anyone know. So that's a 1 - 1." He added and Kael grinned without saying anything.
"But why did you storm my house in the first place? You've the ability to massacre all the whole Elite guards including their Leader Zodoba....why didn't you do that?" Asked Mr. Stoneforge causing a smirk to curl beneath Kael's face.
"I don't use my powers for negative reasons. I just stepped into the Armed Nation of Dwargon yesterday and I read through the politics and social affair where I found out about the House Stoneforge. I just decided to take a look..."
"Oh.. I see.. You just came into the Nation and decided to take a look at the house of one of the High Council. Isn't that blissful?" Mr. Stoneforge mocked and Kael gnashed his teeth. He was caught red handed.
"Am I that bad in lying?"
"You do Boy. So about your sword, it's something out of the ordinary. Where do you happens to stumbled upon that sword?" Mr. Stoneforge asked. "And it has an emblem. Which nation is that?"
"I got the sword from the Artisans in Ralix Empire as a parting gift. The Artisan, Ronin told me he took him years to ready the sword and it really worth the time."
"Ralix Empire. I happens never to have heard of such a Nation." replied Mr. Stoneforge.
"It's a new nation that lies in the Great Aethralis Forest."
"You don't mean it. Civilization is taking place in the Great Aethralis forest?" Mr. Stoneforge asked surprisingly again and Kael nodded.
"I should have stay down there but I have something to do in the Armed Nation of Dwargon." Kael said again.
"Spill it out. I can help you." He heard Mr. Stoneforge voice and he was thinking if he's to trust this man. The man already knew he's a magic user, so there's nothing left again to hide.
"I want to go to the Western Nation.. I heard there's a golden ticket in the Armed Nation of Dwargon." He whispered.
"Western Nation.. Golden ticket.. I've little idea of what you're talking about but anything golden in the Armed Nation of Dwargon is setup by the High Council. So only the members of the High Council can participate." Mr. Stoneforge replied and Kael's expression changed totally.
"It means I've got no chance." Kael sighed and crashed his back against the chair with his hand caressing his chin. "I wish I was never banished from the Elvarin Kingdom."
"You've been to the Elvarin Kingdom.. What a great explorer are you Boy" Mr. Stoneforge complimented. "So where did you come from?" He asked while Kael grabbed another dish of Chicken soup.
"I came from the Armed Nation of Dwargon." He said and Mr. Stoneforge sneezed out loudly.
"How can you come from this nation? You're not even qualified to be a C rank swordsman. Your fighting style is poor." Mr. Stoneforge chuckled causing Kael to spill out the soup in his mouth.
It poured on his clothes and he picked up a towel to clean it but realized it'll be smelling with chicken soup. So he quickly unzip it revealing his bare chest.
[The same way magic users are Rank from Celestial Novice to Celestial Ascendant. That's the same way the swordsman are ranked from D class to S class.]
[The D class swordsman is the lowest rank in sword mastering. The C class is the second rank higher than the D class. Swordsman at this level are very good in the use of swords and sometimes they make use of one technique. The B class Swordsman are wild. They are perfect in the use of sword and can use varieties of technique but not all technique is suitable for their body.]
[The A class Swordsman is the highest level of swordmanship. Swordsman at this level blend technique with their attack and they have a great physical prowess. Then we have the S class Swordsman. This set of swordsman can be compared to the Celestial Ascendant. They're rare to find. Over the decades, only one swordsman was rumored to have reach this level of Swordsmanship.]
"Is this the highest level?" Kael asked in his mind while closing his eyes as he was listening calmly to Alexa.
[This is the highest level of the swordsmanship in the World Aetheria but there's another level higher than this. This level is known as the Swordsmaster. A level that's out of this world record.]
"Can I become a Swordsmaster?" He asked.
"You want to become a Swordsmaster?" He heard a familiar voice and that was when he realized he had said that out loud. He opened his eyes to see Mr. Stoneforge kneeling before him.
"Mr. Stoneforge." He called out to the old man.
"Forgive my manners Master Eleven I was never aware it was you." Mr. Stoneforge pleaded.
"Master Eleven?" Kael muttered surprisingly and that was when he realized that he was shirtless. He must have saw the Reapers mark but what will prompt Mr. Stoneforge to call him Master.
"Please get up Old man. You're embarrassing me." Kael said, struggling to get on his feet.
Mr. Stoneforge got up instantly and held him before he'll fell back. "You're a foodie just like Brakor had said. How come I never noticed?."
"You know Brakor?" Kael arched a brow and the man nodded.
"He's a very good friend of mine. Recently he wrote to me about your arrival and I looked forward to it but you never show up not until now. I'm so happy you're here Master Eleven." Mr. Stoneforge said hugging him tightly. "You didn't save just my friend but also save me."
"You're choking me.." Kael managed to say and the old man released him. "I'll go by the name Kael and you're too old to call me Master.. It makes me feel disrespectful."
"Hmm.. Kael.. You made a statement earlier and that's when I understand your journey to the western nation. You want to go the Nevermore Academy to learn about this world."
"That Old Man must have told him alot about me.." Kael gritted his teeth.
"And in this Southern Region. The only way to get there's winning the Golden Ticket which only nobles can participate. Why not join the House Stoneforge?" The Old Man suddenly asked letting a gasp out of Kael's mouth.
"You're going to be my adopted son and automatically becomes the heir of the House Stoneforge. Then you can participate in the competition." He added.
"You don't have a son?" Asked Kael and the Old Man shook his head. "I'm afraid.. You got one now." He said and they both chuckled.
"Welcome home, Kael Stoneforge."
This is a great opportunity for Kael. To be widely known as the Heir to the House Stoneforge in the Armed Nation of Dwargon.
This is a new beginning. The beginning of a new journey, his life in Aetheria is taking a turn and he isn't ware of it.
The House Stoneforge is one of the greatest house in the Armed Nation of Dwargon. This house is also the most influential house in the High Council. This house was supposed to provide the next ruling High Chancellor but because it has no Heir, The Son of Lord Dougor took over the seat.
But this House has since been targeted and the life of every living thing bearing the name STONEFORGE is in danger.
Kael is going to be a threat since he's not just going to be the adopted son of Mr. Stoneforge but automatically the Heir of House Stoneforge.
His life is in immense danger, even the low maids of the House Stoneforge us pretty much aware of that fact talk more of the old man, Sir Stoneforge.
"Sir... Are you sure about this?" Whispered Zoboda after Sir Stoneforge told him to announce Kael as the heir of the House Stoneforge. After then, his name will be scribbled among the nobles.
"Without him, The High Council must be probably mourning the House Stoneforge. Everyone of us would have been in the afterlife."
"But this will be putting his life in danger. The House Stoneforge has a lot of enemies." Zoboda added.
"I've no other choice.. It's a request from my friend. The boy has potential and I'm destined to play part in it."
"Hurry and take this slip to the Maker before the selection ended." Mr. Stoneforge urged and Zoboda took the slip from his hands then turn to leave when he heard his name.
"Zoboda.. You're to prepare Kael for the competition."
"I won't fail you, Master." Zoboda bow then left.
"Kael.. I hope you live up to my expectations." Sir Stoneforge muttered and also left the scene.
😈 Few Hours Later 😈
"Young Master Kael. Young Master Kael."
"What's it you what Miran?" Kael asked when he stop walking causing the young maid to catch up with him.
The maid was young but was older than Kael. Kael looks roughly eighteen although he doesn't remember his age. With this body, he has a great physique but still has the face of a kid.
"Where are you heading to?" She asked, gazing at the floor which caused Kael to scoff. "Am I supposed to answer that?"
"I was assigned to look after you.. I ought to be aware of every of your movement." She answered.
"Okay. I get it.. I'm heading towards my room." He replied. "But I lost the direction." He added before she could say anything.
"Can you take me to my room please?" He pouted like a baby and Miran bit her lip hard, forcing herself not to smile.
"This way Young Master Kael." She gestured and then leads Kael towards his room. When they got to the entrance, she opened the door and walked in while Kael waited outside. She suddenly stopped and gestured him in. He took a step and then grab the door knob.
"Feel comfortable Miran. I'll be back soon." He said and then her eyes widened. She just realized what's about happening. She rushed towards the door but before she could get there, Kael shut it and bolted it from outside.
"I'll be back soon." He cried out as he sprinted down the hallway, running past the Elites Guard with no fear.
Why is he gonna fear?
Afterall, he's now the Adopted Son of Sir Stoneforge, the New Heir of the House Stoneforge, one of the most prominent Noble Houses in the High Council of the Armed Nation of Dwargon.
Kael, the Great Grandson of Adam is now legally a Dwargonite.. He's known as KAEL STONEFORGE.