My New Life in TBATE

Whole again

The auctioneer continued his shouting to amp up the crowd before finally introducing the royal family, and when he did you could hear the silence as everyone got down on one knee and bowed deeply in respect. Moments later the auctioneer introduced Vincent and the rest of us before the auction got under way.

""First up is a large axe that was enchanted with fire magic, the core being made with the core of a flare hawk. The bidding starts at 75 gold!"" The auctioneer called out loudly. But I was only slightly paying attention as it wasn't something I was interested in. I was currently thinking about when Reynolds would arrive, as him being a seasoned adventurer and fire augmenter should have things he can teach me. Also it couldn't be bad to learn unarmed combat, at least then I won't feel as naked without a sword.

""500 gold, and sold to the man in red. Grab your ticket and show it at the end of the auction and you can pay for it then.""

""Next up we have an unusual sword, it is a single edged sword with a slight curve. The handle is expertly braided, but the rest is rather plain I'm afraid. The bid will start at 100 gold."" I stared at the sword intently, and I wondered why he would say it's a plain sword. I could clearly feel some kind of power coming from it, though I guess it doesn't really feel like man. Whatever it is it makes me feel warm and fuzzy inside, and sense of contentment rests in my stomach.

"Mr. Blaine, I want that one if it's alright." I speak up without letting my eyes leave the sword. The blade a darker grey approaching black, the handle braided with a dark black cord the hand guard was a bright silver, but I could see hints blue in the metal. The design was that of 2 feathery wings connecting at the base and at the tips with true rest of the wing splayed out. Not to mention the faint aura I could see radiating off the sword. The scabbard beside was a deep black color with a prominent gold metal mouth, where the sword will slide in. Lastly the cord that is tied around it hangs about 3 inches and is a thread that has both black and bright blue weaved together.

(AN: Sorry I don't have a picture of this as I just came up with it on my own. I was going to use Kuroh's sword, but I figured I borrowed enough from him)

"Are you sure that's the sword you want? I could get you a much better one." Blaine said trying to change my mind, but I only shook my head before looking at him and his eyes widened slightly. Surprised at my intensity, so he looked back and squinted at the sword to see if he missed anything.

"That is the sword I want, please." I state again, before turning back to gaze at it again.

""300 gold anyone for 400?""

"500!" King Blaine yells out.

The auctioneer calls out a few more times, but no one would bid against the king especially for a sword such as that.

""It will be brought to you promptly, your majesty."" The auctioneer called out, and then began regaling the next item on the block. Only a couple minutes did we hear a knock and an obviously nervous worker passed the sword to the guard who then passed back the pouch of gold coins. The guard then approached me, and extended out the sword towards me.

With a closer look I could see the expert craftsmanship on the on the scabbard and the handle as well as the guard. Patterns could be seen faintly running down the scabbard and wings of the guard were extremely detailed.

"It's a finely crafted piece, but it's rather plain is it not? I still feel like you could have gotten a much better sword." Blaine said as he inspected the sword with a discerning eye.

"It's perfect." Was all I replied before I reached out and grabbed it, and quickly attached it my sword belt that I was still wearing. It was the normal size for an adult so it looked slightly comical on my small body, but it just felt right. Like a piece of me was returned. I felt whole again.