27 Chapter 27 – When the rain comes (1/2)

Adam was currently being dragged away from Blue Lane street by Fen. Elaine and Luna were giggling as they watched from behind.

”Big Sis… just one more stall? What's the harm?” The food in this world was on a completely different level. Every vegetable and meat was a delight to his taste buds. The spices that enhanced the flavours of the food were like an overload of goodness.

If it was up to Adam he would most definitely become a foodie and roam this world. Finding and tasting every dish this world had to offer.

Fortunately or unfortunately he had found adventuring a bit more exciting and decided to follow that path. This did not mean that he had given up on tasting the food of this world as was evident from his display today.

”No more young master! We already visited four different stalls! Even the girls were unable to eat anymore after the second.” Fen was exasperated by Adams ability to eat.

The only thing she was thankful for was her mistress's thoughtfulness. Yuki had long since given her a separate wallet with coins for Adam's use.

If she had to spend from her salary, she would have long since run dry of funds. Her young master was truly a black hole that devoured food endlessly.

”Fine…” He grumbled. He realized that he might have lost himself a little in his excitement so he didn't push any further on the topic. ”Let us go back. I'm sure even mother will be surprised that we came back with two little helpers.” He gave a look at the two girls who were watching him with obvious amusement.

The four people started making their way towards the lodge.

Arriving at the lodge, it was exactly as Adam had predicted. Yuki was surprised at the sight of two young girls following behind Adam.

One was the girl she had seen before with orange hair while the one with white hair was a complete stranger to her.

She had evaluated Elaine when she had gone to pay for her so she knew her but she had never seen Luna before.

Entering the Lodge, the group made their way toward Adams room led by Yuki.

Closing the door behind them the only people in the room were now Yuki, Adam, Fen and the two new girls.

”Tell me everything that happened in detail.” Yuki could no longer hold In her curiosity.

”Yes, I followed your instructions and made my way to Fang street with big sis Fen. We arrived at the destination and were greeted by Ungad. Leading us into his tent….” Adam began narrating the story from his perspective.

Yuki was listening attentively while the other three kept quiet and listened as well.

Every so often, Yuki would give voice to her comments on what Adam had just narrated.

”Truly vile words…Calling other's 'Product's'. Hmph”

”They didn't put on a show with black veils for me.”

”Oh! They are twin sisters. I understand.”

”The darkness element.” She frowned slightly when she heard this.

”These poor little girls. Exiled at such a young age.”

Finally, he came to an end of the long turn of twisting events that had taken place on this eventful morning excursion of his.

”That is why I decided to take them both in. I hope mother will be lenient and let me have this selfish request.” He bowed deeply towards Yuki.

Taking in just one more member was a lot of added expenses for Yuki. However, now he was asking her to take in two girls. He truly felt guilty asking so much of her.

”Silly boy. You have already brought them here and given your word to them. How can I possibly let them go now?” She gave him a sly glare.

”Haha, I am sorry, mother. Like I said… I felt a connection with them and could not abandon them.” The eyes of the two girls who were sitting nearby twinkled when they heard these words again.

”Fine, I shall have a conversation with these girls and see what to do next. You can go out and begin your training for today.” She said with a slight tone of pretend defeat.

”Thank you, mother! There's no one who is kinder to me than you. I shall be leaving then.” He said with a happy smile. ”Elaine and Luna… my mother can be stern but she is actually very caring and sweet. You can be straightforward with her. There is no need to hide anything.”

”Adam! Stop with the flattery and get going!” She had a stern look on her face but her eyes betrayed her. Joy was evident in her clear hazel coloured eyes.

Not saying anything else, he walked to the other end of the room and opened the sliding doors. Stepping out onto the wooden porch he gave one last look inside the room and pulled the doors shut.

The weather had been great at the start of the day but clouds had appeared as the morning went by. It was lightly drizzling right now.

The scent of the wet soil, the various grasses and flowers of the yard assaulted his nostrils.

Taking off the top of his robes he stepped toward a side table on the porch that held his six curved daggers and their corresponding belts. Picking them up one by one he began to tie the belts to himself.

In a few seconds, he had already completely holstered the heavy daggers to himself. It was a practised movement that he had gotten used to.

Jumping from his spot beside the table he landed a few feet away from the porch in the yard.

Squish.

His feet sunk into the wet mud from the descent of his weight.

He had completely gotten used to having the training weights on him at all times. His current weight felt completely normal to him at this point.

Not paying any attention to it, he began taking in deep breaths of the cool and fresh air that carried the aroma of nature.

He began his training for the day with a light jog around the perimeter of the lodge.

3 hours passed by smoothly with Adam going through various basic training in his backyard.

The clouds in the sky had further intensified. The whole sky was now overcast by dense dark clouds.

Patter! Patter!

The rain that fell now were massive drops of water that hit the ground with force.

Rumble. Boom!

With a bright flash of light, lightning struck down from the heavens. The sound of thunder reverberated through the skies and earth a few moments later.

A worried Yuki ran out from the room onto the porch.

”Dear! Come in. You'll fall sick if you stay out too long.” She called out with worry.

Adam had just finished with a set of squats and was standing in the yard with his face towards the skies.

The rain had been falling on him relentlessly and he was completely drenched.