Chapter 150 - Volume Hundred and forty six

I turn around away from the store wondering if me helping this kid would make me feel better. I'm glad I denied the party invitation, it must have been years since I went to one. While walking back to an old church I told years ago. Thinking back on what I've should have done with Jim Peter before my arrogance got the best of me. I still remember the first time I've met him. We grew up at the same orphanage we were still kids, I was picked up by some paladins years before the building burned down. After years of training I was still too weak to help him when he needed it. Walking past people that they told me that I gave them a helping hand, which I want to believe but I simple can't. When I arrived at the paladins home. I quickly realized that it was a recruitment center for the king. To see which child fancy him, I didn't realize it until it was too late. After my first victory they gave me warmth I wasn't accustomed too. We had a feast after the trails were done, it must have took twelve hours. Countless kids beaten to death or wanted to die afterwards. I just wanted to see Jim again we were really close back at the orphanage, I was digging in the dirt for worms. Dad ran off with an elf when I was three. Mom had to become a full fledged adventurer, so most days I didn't see her. Of course I was envious of those who has a healthy relationship with their parents. So I became stronger for the paladins, so they could make me part of their family. With that being said at an early ages in my life. I wasn't physically gifted enough to win, so I took it to the mental aspect. I began trash talking my opponents, a scrawny kid running his mouth. You would think that being cocky would put a sour taste in the paladins mouth. So did it but the King of Daragain loved it, so he would fund the paladins even more. So they loved me even more now cause when they first started if as hard for them to found new believers. When I turned thirteen I left the paladins cause they way of thinking went against what they beliefs were. I went to the adventure's guild during that time you could sign up at any age, they restricted you on what kind of quest you could have accepted. So my first quest way a collection quest, an old man who ran a farm to make his way of life. Need help herding his sheep. I would have love staying on his farm for the rest of my life, he was so nice. He needed help cause he had lost his son during a quest, apparently it was just a simple escort mission. Bandits took his life. After the job I didn't accept the money from the old man, I told him that if he ever needed my help again just post another quest for it. I went back to the orphanage I had heard they was a huge fire close to their. Then I remember that they had held several bon fires to give some happiness into people's lives that had none. I asked the desk lady at the guilds member association if I could stay there. Her voice was so sweet. " Baby, your not the only one who stays here.". Following her gaze I've noticed five other members sleeping on the floor next to the board. Most of them were way older than me by at least ten years. Spending several nights inside of the building built my confidence in myself, that I could possibly to do this. After my first year in the guild association. A young man approached me with a very warming smile, I was very shocked. His face was very pleasing to look at. The desk lady rushed over, blushing the way over. " Sir, Adamsin. Are you done already with your quest?!". Without even looking at her he handed her the items that were requested, whoever this Adamsin fellow is. I knew that was going to be special. He kneeled down next to, his armor was very basic. His strength was hidding underneath it. " So kid. My name is Adamsin, I been watching you. I willing to join your party so you can at least sleep in a bed.". I was excited of course I wanted to join him, I was worried if he wanted so kind of weird exchange. So I have him a weird look." Kid!. I'm not like that ok, I use to be just like you. I remember days like your's, I willing to teach your how to fight with your sword and without". I started laughing at him, all most to the point of my pisso my pants. " Sir no offense your armor is covered with slash marks. I think you need more swordsmanship lessons than I do, but I will sadly decline your offer.". While walking away from him. He yelled back, " how about a duel between me and you!?. You can use your sword against, I will use my physical attributes. If your land on stab on me or slash. I will give you three hundred gold coins, but if knocked you down or land three hits. Then you will join me". His voice change from anger to cockiness, I looked the desk lady. She was waving me to come over to her. So I made my way over to her, " I think this guy has some screw loose or something!". While laughing. His face was with a cold expression, " if I was you kid I would first apologize to him. Second take his first deal, that man is Adamsin. I know you just started working here so of course you haven't noticed the ranking system yet. Adamsin is only twenty two years old, yet is the only one ranked Gold!!.".