Chapter 22: Nightmare & Nandaka Sword

In a room that looked like an Infirmary.

The room had a sterile smell, and the air was thick with the sound of medical equipment beeping in the background.

A boy and a girl were talking to each other. If somebody looked at them from far away, they will think they are such a cute couple who love each other dearly.

The boy was injured, and the girl was taking care of him. Bandages were wrapped around the boy's right hand. There were a few scratches on his face. Although it might not look like it, a few of his bones were also fractured.

The girl's hand was holding the boy's, and her other hand was gently wiping his forehead with a damp cloth. The boy's face was twisted in pain, but as soon as he saw the girl's face, he tried to smile.

If anyone saw this, the wholesome scene would melt their heart.

However, if you go near them and listen to the contents of their conversation. You will think that reality is often disappointing.

"Rain, I won the duel. So now our engagement is annulled." Emma said coldly.

"…" Rain's face contorted in pain once again, but this time, it wasn't physical.

Yeah, this pair of boy & girl is Rain and Emma.

"And I love #&#&#. So don't pester me anymore." Emma said in a sharp voice. It felt like she was giving a warning to Rain.

Emma coldly said.

"…" Rain didn't say anything. However, he couldn't hide his disappointment. He had been in love with Emma for so long, and now it was all over.

Emma just snorted and walked away.

In the entire conversation, Rain was just listening and never uttered a word.

***

Rain was still lying in the bed of the infirmary. However, this time isn't of Emma. Kaya was in the room.

She was standing beside Rain's bed with her hands folded.

"Rain. Elders and the Family head have decided - you will be not able to participate for the head position anymore." Kaya said flatly.

Seeing his confused expression. Kaya, with contempt in her eyes, said,

"Because of your notorious personality, the reputation of the family is ruined. You also lost the duel. There are also more talented people than you in the family and academy. Just take care of yourself, don't bother to think about others.'' (Kaya)

Then she snickered and walked away. Soon, she left the room.

Again, in the entire conversation, Rain was just listening and never uttered a word.

He was alone in the infirmary, lying on the bed silently. But deep inside, the rage was filling in his heart.

'So Kaya is also in love with that guy, and even wants to add him to the family.' He clenched his fists so much that his nails dug into his first layer of skin, and fresh blood started flowing from his palms.

HATEFUL.

THAT GUY IS HATEFUL!!

HATE. HATE. HATE. HATE. HATE. HATE. HATE. HATE. HATE.

I WILL KILL HIM.

I Will JUST KILL HIM!!!

Killing intent was flowing out of Rain's body.

'Yes, after I kill him - Emma, Kaya, and everybody will come back to me.' Rain smirked.

'That guy took everything from me.

My 1st position in the academy,

My fiancée,

My sister,

My friends,

Now he will also enter my family.

What if he also took away my parents?

No, that can't be happening…

NOOOO!!' Rain bit his lower lip and gritted his teeth.

'So before that, I will kill him anyhow.'

Rain with a fierce look on his face, first time decided to kill someone. But who knows, maybe it won't be his last time to think about killing someone.

Soon surroundings became dark...

***

[Lohar's Smithy]

A half day had passed since Rain drank the wine, and Lohar had begun working on Rain's weapon. At the current moment, Rain lay on the floor of Lohar's smithy, his face twisted in pain as if experiencing a terrible nightmare. His back was covered in a cold sweat, which glistened in the dim light of the room.

Soon, Lohar returned with the completed sword. He approached Rain, intending to hand it over, but upon seeing Rain's condition, he set the sword aside and knelt beside him.

"Hey, brat. Wake up," Lohar called out, hoping to rouse him. However, there was no response from Rain. He remained motionless on the ground, his breathing shallow and labored.

".....''

When Rain still didn't respond, Lohar walked near him and delivered a powerful football kick.

"Here, take this." He muttered underneath his breath as he kicked him. It was a forceful blow, enough to make even modern strikers pale in comparison to Lohar.

The impact of the kick sent Rain flying several meters away, and he crashed onto the floor.

BAM!

The jolt of the impact woke Rain up, and he quickly sat up, rubbing his sore back. Lohar stood over him, a smirk on his face, clearly pleased with himself for waking Rain up so dramatically.

"Hey, old man, what are you doing?" Rain was bewildered as he glared at Lohar. Even in his wildest dreams, he never imagined that someone would wake him up like this.

"This is not your home, brat. Don't you have any manners? You shouldn't sleep at someone's place without their permission. Don't sleep here and take this." Lohar warned him as he handed over a shining double-edged longsword to Rain.

Rain quickly got up from the ground, his back still hurting, but he endured it as he took the sword from Lohar. The sword was sheathed in a dark black scabbard. Rain unsheathed the sword and examined it closely.

The blade was sharp and curved, with a golden hilt adorned with precious gems. It emitted a brilliant radiance and was adorned with intricate carvings depicting various mythological scenes. The sword looked magnificent and awe-inspiring, as if embodying the divine powers.

After observing the sword for some time, Rain began to practice some basic sword moves with it.

SWOOSH

"It's quite comfortable," Rain thought as he wielded the sword. He felt as though with this weapon, he could cut through anything.

"Brat, this is one of my best works," Lohar said proudly. "It has the potential to become a legendary weapon, but a toad got a pearl. Due to your low rank in swordsmanship mastery, I could only it 'unique high-tier."

Sensing Lohar was blaming his poor sword skills, Rain nooded prefunctorily.

"Become a proficient swordsman and upgrade it okay?" Lohar said casually. He didn't care whether Rain does it or not.

"This sword is double-edged and suitable for your body. So you can use it for a long time. It can also be used as a mana sword." Lohar snatched the sword from Rain and performed some basic sword moves.

The sword began to shine, indicating its enhanced properties when infused with mana.

Like, some people use their aura and fight, and then it's called Sword Aura.

But if you use mana, it will be a mana sword. However, not all metals are suitable for mana swords.

So this was quite a surprise for Rain.

"What's the name of this sword, old man?" Seeing the shining sword, Rain asked Lohar.

"Nandaka (source of joy)" Lohar said proudly.

'That's good a name,' Rain remarked.

This marked Rain's first meeting with his partner, later known as Nandaka, a blade that shimmered like a star in the night, symbolizing power and might.

[Note:- 'Nandaka' is the weapon of Hindu Mythology God, Vishnu. Which fits with the description of Sword. You can also search for it.]