Sacrifice: Time of Mine

Chapter 111: Exploring The Ninja World

With the contract on the Romen Family, Avion unknowingly benefited greatly.

In the contract, he would need to spy on the master's son, Kalin Romen. To this, Avion speculated that the information could help the couple learn the reason for Kalin's "character"

As parents, they were deeply worried for their only son. Although Kalin was a huge problem, hurting his family name's reputation, his parents were still giving him money and freedom to do so.

They didn't know if it's because of Kalin's glib tongue and persuasion or they just want to spoil their child - while not wanting to admit it on the surface.

But it's gone awry.

In their perspective, Kalin had gone to a devious path and he may not be able to turn back.

If they just learn about the reason for his behavior, they might be able to solve it.

Maybe he lacked a parent's care and attention when he was a child. They were busy back then. They were getting suppressed on all sides for a long period until eventually becoming the richest family.

But anyway, there were certain conditions in the contract. An Oath Elesp was used and every word had meaning. Even Rank Es Elementalist, once agreed, wouldn't be able to escape it, unless used a counteracting special elesp.

Spying on Kalin for a month is the first condition. In this period, Avion would give a report once a week. If it was unsatisfactory, another month would be added.

Of course, the basing of that would not be on the couple's decision, but Avion. So they had no control over it.

Meaning, if Avion still wanted to stay in their household, he would just say that his own work dissatisfied him. That would be a win for the Romen couple so they were determined to make Avion's stay there comfortable as much as possible.

Additionally, Avion would become some sort of a guardian angel over Kalin. Protecting him in crisis.

Kalin always gets in trouble. One time, he actually stole a precious inherited memento of one noble and made mortal enemies.

The Romen Family compensated greatly at that time.

Retrieving the memento from Kalin was impossible. He would cry first before saying;

"I'll eat this if you want to take it from me!"

One time, he actually swallowed it which made Numui punched his son for the first time. From then on, they didn't want to force their son any longer.

Good thing was that this certain noble family didn't care about that useless piece of stone and extorted Romen as a form of compensation.

What if next time, Kalin repeated it and truly got himself in danger? One month is short but many things could happen in it.

Having a "Rank Bih Elementalist" watching him over the darkness was truly assuring.

The next condition on the contract was that Avion was forbidden to harm any Romen person or any of their servants or slaves nor could he intentionally damage Romen properties without permission.

This was a given and it was vice-versa. The Romen Family wouldn't be able to trap Avion as well.

Finally, what mostly-benefited Avion was the last condition.

Avion Teller would become Relle and work for the Romen Family as a servant on the surface.

In this way, he would stay there, get his payment, necessities, and even a living quarter. It was just pocket money for Numui but for Avion, it was big!

With this money, Avion Teller went explored the "Ninja Shop"

"Lad, being an assassin is a dangerous job." the shop-owner casually said as he finally saw a customer in days in laid-back on his chair. 

Avion turned to him, "No, I just want a mask to hid my face, look." he tilted his hat up.

"OH! Hide it! Hide it!"

A moment later...

"I thought you said just a mask..."

On Avion's hand was a wooden figure that was completely dressed up in a black outfit. It was a mannequin in front of the shop. Avion actually took the mannequin that was only for display.

"If I just wore a mask, wouldn't it be weird? So why don't I befit my outfit with it?"

The shop-owner then imagined a man in an assassin outfit. This assassin was walking in the middle of the road under the bright daylight. He was on his way to buy groceries.

'That's weirder...'

But it's money so it's sold... even the mannequin.

After that, Avion looked and saw the weapons hanged on the wall. They were all sharp and he was uncomfortable looking at them.

There was a time when he just helplessly stared at a sword that stabbed his heart from behind. It was a traumatic experience. Moreover, he still could feel the shivers from the time there were countless sharp shards inside his body.

"Ugh..." he bitterly expressed. When he took the mannequin inside a paper bag, he saw something inside a counter that interests him.

"Mister, what's this?"

The shop-owner noticed and laughed, "That's an assassination elesk book. You an Elementalist?" he doubted. Because if he thought that Avion is an Elementalist, he wouldn't be so laid back.

Avion shook his head, "Don't you have something for Non-Elementalist?"

This made the shop-owner raised his brows, "You mean a mortal assassination skill book? You really want to learn?"

"Mister, don't be full of questions, I'm just curious."

"Hmph, of course I have one." the shop-owner then bent down.

Clack* The chair behind the counter suddenly stood uneven.

"Here" he showed a dusty book to Avion, "Oh wait," he blew and made a cloud of dust towards Avion.

Avion waved his hand in annoyance.

"Here, this is a great antique. Nowadays, commoners don't have a chance against Elementalist no matter how hard they train and how talented they are in martial skills. So mortal assassination skill books are long lost. Only this shop has it."

"I'll buy it."

The shop owner's eyes shone, "You won't get disappointed, that's an ancient antique book with profound mysteries and techniques!"

'Ancient antique book with profound mysteries and techniques... The true mystery is that you are using it to support a chair.' Avion inwardly retorted but on the surface, "Ah, but I only have 3 brons left..."

"Deal!"

Avion got out of the shop and got his 'ancient antique book with profound mysteries and techniques' along with a full black suit perfect for spying.

He entered a deep alley and disappeared, appearing next in front of his quarters.

He immediately opened the book and saw drawings of men in battle forms and stance. On it written the name of techniques and how to practice them.