4 A home for your spirit. (1/2)

”I heard that you can forge a soul sword....is that true...?” Izumi was looking around the shop, inspecting all the types of sword that were put up for display.

”Yes, we surely can..” Lia felt proud as theirs is the only shop in the city than can forge one.

”Then I would like to order one for myself...”

”Please follow me.” Lia led the way to their workshop.

Ryu and the others were about to resume their work, but were interrupted by Lia who brought along a new customer. Lia waved her hand signalling her to talk with Ryu as she left to return to the shop.

”Hello, I am Izumi, the newly appointed vice chief of the city, you have quite a reputation in the city master-smith Ryu.”

”Thank you...but I am also a straight forward man, so lets skip the small talk. All the customers complete their order at the counter, a customer would be brought to the workshop only when they ask for one specific type of sword...so you want a Soul sword huh?”

”Yes, there aren't many who can design and forge a custom soul sword. I am aiming to become an S-rank protector, so I want to start getting used to a soul sword as soon as I can.”

”Only a protector with rank-A or above can order a soul sword. Prove your rank...show me your spirit.”

Izumi removed the glove on her right hand and held it out. She energized her right arm, a tattoo of a small bird started to appear on her arm. It suddenly turned into a small summoning circle above her arm and a small Eagle made of pure energy appeared in response to the summon, it looked as if it only came into the world a few days ago.

”A Harpy Eagle huh... hmm... from the size of your eagle, I can say it has only been a few days since you got your A-Rank.”

”You do know it takes a lot of time and money...it will cost up to 50 gold.”

”Money is not an issue master Ryu, I am willing to pay.”

”Alright.....I will forge you a soul sword for your spirit. I know that everyone knows the rules and instructions, but I have to follow protocol. Let's start with, what you are never allowed to do.”

”One...Never allow anyone to use your sword, unless your spirit is familiar and friendly with the person.”

”Two...Never allow anyone less than a Rank-A use your sword, even though your spirit is familiar and friendly with that person and if you do, that person would undoubtedly be history in the next few seconds.”