41 Finding Treasure in a Dump! (2/2)

”Even so, do you think you'll really find something good in here?” Ekon continues, not letting go of his opinion.

”You don't know the first thing about looking for treasure, do you? You should always look where you least expect it, and then you're almost guaranteed to pull out a diamond!” I tell him seriously.

”Idiot Brother!” Cecily says sharply from Ekon's back. She was wrapped around him tightly; her little eyes were half-closed.

”I don't get it, no need to name call. Why are you always cold to me! Look Brother even carried you on his back,” Ekon says trying to reason with the half-awake Cecily.

”Let's head in,” Silvyr says stepping forward and pushing the door open for me. I nod my head and leave the two bicker siblings outside for now.

Now that the window wasn't obstructing part of my view, I could see that most of the products in the store are covered in a thick film of dust. The stale stench of dust and iron invades my nose, as we walk completely in.

Glancing towards the dwarf that was at the back end of the shop, he doesn't even raise his head at use entering. But I didn't let that bother me at all, instead, I began to look around the shop.

”Could it be any dustier? Someone should clean it up,” Silvyr says wrinkling his nose.

He looks completely uncomfortable in the dusty shop that had stale air. I didn't blame him at all, my nose was itchy from all the dust too. I wanted to go and prop the door open and let in some clean air.

This shop could do with some airflow and a good cleaning woman.

Trying not to let the stench of the air bother me, I walk towards the section that houses a few sets of armor. They're all sorts of chainmail and other styles of metal plating, but all of the sets are designed for adults, not many of them could be fitted for children.

I sigh but keep looking through them anyways. I wasn't bound to stay this size; I'd grow up tall just like my parents. With that thought comforting me, I quickly made my way through the whole section that housed the armor.

Although everything was made of good material, nothing fit or caught my eye, I'd been spoiled with great armor from my brother though. Not letting that stop me, I head to the wall that's full of weapons.

They're all hung neatly but covered in dust. The weapons range from swords, hammers, scimitars to other weapons I'd never seen, you name it and it was on the wall.

Reaching my hand up, I rub my fingers along a relatively dust-free claymore. I'd become a habit to be drawn to swords. But I blame the influence of my family on that, they're all sword lovers!

I could see why, it was a universal weapon that was one of the oldest and in terms of style it could take many shapes, and flavors.

Running my finger along the blade, I wince as it easily cuts into my skin.

[-1 HP]

I smile, and bring my finger to my mouth, gently sucking on the drop of blood that welled on the tip of my finger.

Moving on from the blade, I saw that there are even weapons that look like guns that are displayed within a chest. Besides the gun in the case, I find wands. Rubbing a hand over the glass of the case, I scrub more dust off.

The wands within the case, ranging from wands that are crafted from wood to metal, and all sorts of one's in between. I was starting to get surprised by the vast number of weapons that are housed in this small shop.

After giving the store a complete once over, I look towards the dwarf sleeping on the counter. He hadn't moved since we'd gotten in the store. It made me think that this dwarf wasn't as simple as he seemed.

Steeling myself, I walk towards the counter where he's sleeping.

”Ahem,” I clear my throat, rather, loudly to draw him from his stupor.

He peels back one of his eyes that was framed by a thick grey eyebrow. After his eye focus on me, he closes and then reopens both of his eyes to look at me.

”What do ya want lil lass?” He asks rather gruffly as he glares at me. Well that wasn't what I expected.