Brothers in Another World

A New Discovery

"Jesus, those slimes were pretty tough." Neil and Klein were finally heading back to collect rewards from the Adventurers Guild.

Passing through the streets, the two were already tired from one of their many quests they had undertaken for coins. They had expected for things to run smoothly after applying as themselves, get their copper-rank medallions, and head out for quick cash.

But being an adventurer was both enjoyable as it was strenuous.

"I know right, these swords we got from Florence were definitely not worth the price."

Their legs dragged across the stone path, before dropping to the floor. They were exhausted, to say the least, one of their first requests taking longer than it really needed to. As Klein was already leaning onto the wall beside them, Neil was sitting by him on the path, still thinking about what to do next.

We're so out of shape, we should've prepared more potions... Neil brought out a bottle he brought from a nearby shop and began chugging down on the water inside. He had the worst of it compared to Klein, as unlike his older brother, Neil had pieces of hot armour strapped onto his body.

Hurriedly taking his chest-plate off, Neil fell to the ground with the water in-hand.

Of course, they had taken the water home and boiled it before-hand. Klein would not take the risk of diseases, nor did he share the same recklessness of his brother. At least that's what Klein had explained while half-asleep, almost making Neil tip a bit on Klein's d-

"Oh really? Then you wouldn't mind if I take them back?"

Oh no. Klein and Neil thought, startled as they hastily turned to see the alchemist herself, veins popping out of her forehead as she stared them down.

"Well, I um-"

"I was going to tell you boy's before, but I'm going to need those back."

W-What!? The boys could hardly contain their shocked expressions, easily noticeable to Florence as she took the swords from their hands. She looked to the blades in disgust as traces of dirt and slime still remained, before handing it back to them.

"After you clean them...Eugh..."

"But why?! We bought these things with our hard-earned cash- I mean coins!" Neil spouted out, getting a glare from Klein as he quickly corrected himself.

"Because I've got a deal even better-" Florence moved close, smiling as she whispered "You see, I've got a theory about you two..."

What. Klein thought to himself, looking at the lady as she glanced up and down the two of them. Nothing seemed strange about the two, especially with their newly changed clothing, Klein made sure of that.

...........

Ever since their first encounter with her, the brothers and Amari have been going back and forth from their home to her shop, helping her out with daily chores in exchange for bronze coins. It wasn't too bad of a deal, especially since the brothers were still learning about Aloysius.

Magic, its history, they had to rely on Florence's books as she grew suspicious of their ignorance on the country they were staying in.

The country of Aloysius, founded by Suzuki Aloyisus centuries ago before the lands were split in three. Soon after his death, the other two countries rose and rebelled from the next-in-line to become king, and as time passed soon grew a kingdom of their own.