Chapter 7: The Wanted Notice
Chapter 7: The Wanted Notice
News of the incident quickly reached the ears of the other servants, and before long, a foreman from the estate arrived on the scene. The group was promptly separated.
Coincidentally, this foreman was the very person that Rayn's family had pulled some strings to get him the position. As a result, Rayn and Prominent Brow each received fifty lashes and were sentenced to a week of sweeping and mopping. Meanwhile, Rayn, with his bruised and swollen face, was moved to George's dormitory.
But this matter was far from over! Prominent Brow, tall and robust, had been caught off guard by Rayn's sneak attack and was momentarily stunned. However, by that evening, he had regained his senses and was seething with anger, his eyes red with fury.
As one of the most powerful servants, he had never suffered such humiliation before. The next day, during the shoeing session, Prominent Brow glared at Rayn with an intense desire for revenge.
[Blacksmith Apprentice Level 2 (27/300)]
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Rayn knew that if he were to fight with Prominent Brow again within the estate, they would both face punishment and might even be expelled, which would be a significant loss.
After all, what boy doesn't enjoy the thrill of blood, swords, slashing, and combat? But Rayn was even more excited about the prospect of unlocking new panels, such as the Swordsman Panel, Guard Panel, or Warrior Panel, during the upcoming sword training.
Another option was the estate's forest, which belonged to the Habsburg Estate. Ordinary people were not allowed to engage in the activities mentioned earlier.
A genius at hoof care and shoeing? Not quite.
He greeted Master Barl and cleared his throat before speaking, "There's a wanted notice for a criminal who escaped from the Black Sails Pirates. He's a young man with a prominent brow, freckles, and a scar on his face. The reward is five imperial gold coins."
Rayn was quite satisfied with his current progress, as he was not far from reaching Level 3 Blacksmith Apprentice.
In the evening, Rayn strolled home alone, enjoying the pleasant breeze, while George had already arrived.
Not only did he have his parents, but his original body also had a seven-year-old sister.
He was about to return home and see his original body's parents!
"Tomorrow is Sunday, so you can take the day off. Remember to return to the estate by tomorrow evening. Starting the day after tomorrow, you'll begin basic sword training, and Mr. Humbert, the estate's guard, will be your instructor."
However, according to Rayn's original body's memories, there weren't many nuts to be found in the town's public forest.
"Sword training starts next week, and I've heard there will be a sparring session. That kid is going to get what's coming to him!" Prominent Brow said through gritted teeth.
Servants had one day off per week for rest, which was also the day for church services. The other six days were spent within the estate.
Rayn's curiosity got the better of him, and he stepped forward to take a look.
Like any normal boy, Rayn eagerly anticipated the upcoming basic sword training.
"I hope you all seize this opportunity and study diligently!"
It was a good opportunity to take a break, and since it was autumn, it was the perfect time to gather nuts.
"Rayn, did you hear that? We're going to learn swordplay!" George exclaimed, grabbing Rayn's arm with a dreamy expression.
For example, using the weight of the iron shovel to follow the contour of the hoof for trimming.
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Given this, the later the skill points were used, the higher the value they would bring.
The pseudo-second-generation servants were also delighted because they knew that during the sword training next week, Prominent Brow would teach Rayn a lesson, and they were in for a show. Clearly, the past few days had not been enjoyable for them.
But swordplay was different!
"Prominent Brow, how do you plan to get your revenge?" Speckles asked, standing nearby.
Rayn, deep in thought, pondered for a moment.
Nuts were rich in nutrients, which could supplement his body's nutritional needs.
"Gamekeeper Uncle Kiliam is my relative. We can sneak in without any issues. But remember, don't tell anyone else!"
Upon hearing Speckles' question, the other pseudo-second-generation servants also turned their attention to Prominent Brow.
Currently, whether it was the Hoof Repair or Shoeing skills, the improvement was merely a matter of time. As long as Rayn had enough time, he could easily raise their levels.
This attracted the attention of many servants aspiring to become blacksmith apprentices.
However, they weren't overly concerned.
"Wow! Prominent Brow, you've learned swordsmanship? That's amazing!"
Prominent Brow had already come up with a plan.
【Remaining Attribute Points: 1】
For this attribute point, Rain had decided to save it for later.
But the middle-aged man's words instantly ignited the servants' enthusiasm, as if a bucket of oil had been poured into a blazing fire.
The town's forest was divided into two types: one was the public forest where everyone could gather firewood, nuts, and hunt.
Before Rain could ask, George looked around and whispered to him, "Rain, let's go to the forest belonging to the Habsburg Estate. There are plenty of nuts there!"
In other words, Rain's home was located on the south side of the town, directly south of the Harrisburg Estate.
【Hoof Repair Level 2 (295/300)】
However, as he passed by the town square, he noticed a crowd of townspeople gathered around the bulletin board.
On the board were several wanted posters, including a new one with the nickname "Scarface." The man had shoulder-length yellow hair, a horse-like face, a scar across his forehead that slanted down his nose to his right cheek.
"It's a deal! I'll beat him so badly, his own mother won't recognize him!" Prominent Brow clenched his fist, showing his determination. Unlike Prominent Brow, Rain was currently sweating profusely while repairing hooves and explaining the tricks of the trade to the other servants.
However, at this moment, Rain's thoughts were not on swordsmanship training.
Moreover, all the horses in the stable had their hooves shod, so it would be foolish to spend an attribute point on upgrading the shoeing skill now. It would be better to save the point for when skill upgrades required a large amount of experience points.
As Rain walked past familiar shops, memories of the original owner flooded into his mind, slowly merging with his own.
"Sure, we'll do that then." The middle-aged man said and walked away casually.
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Criminal Record: Rape of three women in Peter Town, multiple robberies, and suspected involvement in recent child disappearances.
So, this was George's plan! Impressive, the young man has a bright future! Rain smiled and said, "Alright, let's do it then."
With that, Rain successfully divided the servants who were previously influenced by the fake second-generation heirs. A great man from his past life once said, "Make more friends and fewer enemies." As for worrying about the servants surpassing him? With a golden finger, there's no fear of being outdone. It's time to sleep if you're still worried! As long as you progress faster than others, you'll never have to worry about being surpassed. With the last horse in the stable taken care of, Rain wiped his sweat and opened his occupation panel.
Rain's home was located on the south side of the town, directly opposite the Harrisburg Estate to the north.
Since it was a public forest, the townspeople had already been there frequently.
According to the original owner's memories, the man in front of them was an official servant of the Habsburg Estate, responsible for arranging servant training.
At that moment, the middle-aged man with the prominent brow approached them and glanced at the second-generation heirs. "By the way, Rain, what do you plan to do tomorrow after you go home? Why don't we go to the estate forest together and gather some nuts?"
"Of course, I'm excited too. Let's work hard together, young man!" Rain replied with a smile.
George's suggestion was for the two of them to secretly go to the estate forest and collect nuts.
【Shoeing Level 1 (56/100)】
Rain's radiance overshadowed theirs.
At that moment, a middle-aged man in a neat gray linen robe approached the servants, apparently having something to announce.
The servants' voices suddenly rose in volume.
For a moment, Rain thought of his parents from his previous life, wondering how they were doing. A hint of melancholy flashed in his eyes.
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(Note: The bounty can be claimed at the sheriff's office in any town or larger area by presenting the corpse or head of the criminal.) "Whew! 5 Imperial Gold Coins!" Rain's eyes lit up.
"With this money, I can..."
But at that moment, Rain shook his head, sighed, and put aside this somewhat unrealistic idea, continuing his walk home.
This is the blacksmith's shop. Huh? Wait a minute!
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