Infinite Paths: The Raging Phoenix

Rain didn't believe that he had any other option in that situation. He had to accept the offer. The reasons for that were the fact that he would probably earn more, and if he made himself invaluable, then Branden would do his best to stay on his good side. At the same time, it was the best option for Rain to be more effective in the war and try to change its outcome a bit.

The downsides of that were the fact that Rain won't see his family often and he won't see his little sisters growing on a daily basis. That is why he had to think of a better way to move.

"Figures, this book only shows famous human figures and doesn't talk in detail about their powers…" Rain thought and then sighed. "Let's see… Sigrain is a fire mage able to burn down dozens of enemies at once with his magic. It seems that they were enveloped in fire pillars before they could notice anything.

Since his magic wasn't of large scale like a fire tornado, I guess he controlled the elements around the targets to burn them like that."

Rain also wanted to get famous because that would help protect his family. If he shows enough power, few people will try to pick a fight with him. And those who try that will become good challengers to improve their fighting style. That was also a good chance for Rain to learn more about the world. He didn't dislike his current life, but he was being too sheltered.

"Yasain, the frigid Swordsman… it seems that he was good enough with ice magic to freeze those that got too close to him; when their weapons connected, the enemy's weapons would shatter like a glass too… I guess this book isn't half bad," Rain thought.

Rain also wanted to fight others and try to understand their strength, and learn their training methods as well. He felt that he didn't have enough knowledge about that. He knew that his life wasn't going to be a peaceful one in such an era, so he might as well get used to that as soon as possible. Still, Rain couldn't help but think about what Branden said.

He was willing to give him what he wanted, but who the hell would offer boys and girls to an eight years old boy. Hopefully, he didn't actually mean children. Otherwise, he might be way more messed up alongside the world. Rain heard of some messed up societies back on Earth, but he didn't hear anything like that in that world until now.

"Elfrom… the most famous human archer, it seemed that he was able to hit targets five kilometers away, and his arrows could cross that distance in four seconds… he had quite the arm," Rain thought.

Rain learned a lot during the afternoon, and then he got serious when he had dinner with his family. Once they finished eating, he told them his plans.

"I am thinking of accepting the offer," Rain suddenly said. "If things go well, I should be able to return once a week eventually. Besides, I think we need some eyes and ears in the higher parts of the capital."

That declaration was nothing if not insane. The best carriages would need a full week to come from the capital to the village, and now Rain was planning to make that trip every week. Even if he was remarkable, there were some things that couldn't be done no matter what.

"Do you think that the boy can be trusted?" Leiah asked. "There are exceptions like your father, but most of the nobles that taste the high life never want to live humble lives again, and considering how much he has been getting famous, I don't think that he is aiming for anything else aside from the top."

"I don't trust him, but there are benefits in working with him," Rain replied. "I have been thinking that it is time to work with the future in mind, and I believe that it will be better if I do that in the capital. I heard a few times that those that can use magic for combat are rare, so I might be valuable to him.

If anything, he looks smart, and it would be stupid if he tried to antagonize for no reason. From what I can tell, he does everything with a goal in mind, so making enemies within the realm wouldn't help him in any way."

"That is true; his intentions might not be as pure as he might try to make them be, but he knows that making enemies while aiming for the top will be foolish," Roan said. "Still, I worry about you. The capital is a nasty place, just like the battlefield. On the battlefield, at least no one is trying to backstab you.

Things are different in the capital, and everyone will do anything to gain something out of their actions."

Rain knew that the capital would be a nasty place considering the few months that he had lived there. The common folk walked with their heads down while the rich acted like they were better. Reaching the middle of the capital and the court, things should change a bit, but they certainly won't improve.

"We have some friends in the capital, and you can contact them since you seem dead set on going," Meiro said. "I suppose keeping you here would be a waste of your talent. A friend of mine said that the sharpest blade can only be formed in the harshest of the process."

Rain didn't think that he was talented. He would consider himself talented if he could defeat warriors with ease in a direct fight. Until then, he had no intention of getting ahead of himself. Still, he was thankful for his grandfather's words.

"Hmm, I wonder how your sisters will react to this," Luana said while twitching her head. "Maybe they will try to follow you to the capital when the time comes."