Jack looked at me and said without hesitation"It looks like you are not surprised that I guessed it".I shot his words down and said.
"Suprised my ass, do you think it's hard for anyone with a teeny tiny brain to guess my intentions"
The training I did will break even adults much less kids, it is not a surprise they guessed it, In my original world it would be like a child of 6 years old beating a professional runner which is impossible. It's not a matter of fact whether your mind can withstand it but more of a look at reality.
He grimaced at my words and then looked at my eyes, his eyes showed a clear reflection of myself in them. I wanted him to say something- anything to break this awkward silence between us, Perhaps he had understood my dilemma by looking at my face or it was a coincidence but he finally broke the silence.
"You know.... when I first met you I thought you were a freak and I still do think you are a freak but now no longer The term 'freak' is considered bad by me. Do you know when I first saw you, I was afraid of you but it was not because everyone in the village told me. I still remember the way you looked at me like I was nothing, The look in your eyes told me you didn't see me or anyone as people but just something...but now you have changed a little bit."
"I don't understand what you are saying! You were scared by the look in my eyes that is just nonsense"
"Dustin you say you understand yourself but the last person who understands the individual name Dustin is you yourself"
"SHUT UP!"
I shouted at him to shut up, I didn't want him to tell me anything else. I didn't understand first Leila then Adrian and now Jack, why did everyone want to put themself in my life?
"Okay, I will stop speaking so calm down"
He looked at me like I was a troublesome child as he said that, I took deep breaths to calm myself down. I looked at him and said to him sharply as he looked at me.
"Why did you call me here?"
His expression shifted to a serious tone as he walked and picked up a white bag some distance away from us, He brought it to me put his hand inside it and pulled out a steel sword.
What the fuc-Where did he even get a sword and why did he pull it out, Did I go too far just now? Okay I know it's my fault for shouting at him but that doesn't mean he has the right to kill me. Most of all it was here before we even fought, does it mean he already planned to kill me? Is it because of how I treated Adrian but things are normal between us now? Dammit, I knew he was a better friend to Adrian.
"It's a gift from me to you"
Jack said as he brought the sword to my hand, I am sorry my friend to make the wrong assumption about you but I was forced by this dark society to be so cautious.
The sword was very light in nature, I was surprised as in the game you can't weigh equipment. How did he even get a sword, Is he preparing to be a bandit in the future?
"Why did you give me a sword, Do you think it's normal to give your friends a sword? You call me a freak but are you sure you are right in the head?"
"Sh-Shut up-give it back to me if you do not want it"
He tried to grab the sword back from my hands as he said so but I pulled myself and hugged the sword. I knew why he gave me a sword without even asking, He knew I would leave this place when the time came and this was a weapon to protect myself.
I am not surprised if everyone I am in close contact with thinks that I have some kind of talent or even bloodline as I was abandoned in the village and could have a special descent
"Where did you even get this sword"
"That is why I tell you to communicate more and keep an interest in others, we have been friends for nearly 3 years but you do not even know my father is the one and only blacksmith here in this village, I personally sto-brought it from his personal collection"
I see Jack's father was the Blacksmith, He made the village instruments, Utensils and even farming tools, It wouldn't be an understatement to call him the lifeline of the village.
"Have you ever thought if your father found I have his sword what would happen to me"
I spoke to him about his negligence in his great plan, His face paled as he thought of the consequences.
"Do-don't worry- I will take care of it"
Even though he said that I could clearly see his lack of confidence in his words, Of course, I didn't have any intention of giving him the sword back but it was my revenge against him for annoying me.
We separated and walked away, I could see his dejected back as he disappeared. I sighed and looked at the sky as I thought about Jack's words, I don't think I have ever looked at anyone like that from the moment I was born but...
I clutched the sword in my hand as I thought about various things and finally sighed, one step at a time is the only way to survive in this complicated world.
I gathered strength in my throat as I said the words words that gave me strength.
"Status"
Suddenly a window frame appeared in front of my eyes which looked just like a video game character attribute panel.