Hello readers! Unfortunately there's no going to be no new chapter today, instead there will be a longer chapter tomorrow.

This is done mostly because of the poll I started in the last chapters, but also because I've ran out of stockpiled chapters. As per the polls results so far, I will take the weekends off to write longer chapters overall. I will aim for 1,500 words for now, but I may write longer chapters in the future depending on the response and on how much time I have. The poll is still active on Chapter XIX, please feel free to express your opinion in there if you'd like.

Now that that's out of the way we can get to the fun part. For me that is. This is the part where i ask you guys about feedback on my work so far! Arun's journey has barely begun and I appreciate every suggestions, comments, and reviews i get! I get a childish feeling of happiness every time i see the follower count go up or a new comment being posted. Even if its a negative one, if it helps me depict Arun's adventure better, I'll gladly take it.

Finally, as per usual, thanks for reading my story, and for reading the message this far. Allow me to show some of that gratitude with a little sneak peak of tomorrow's chapter.

" You want to craft a sword? " Thomas asked, pleasantly surprised. He saw Arun's interest in the craft but he thought it would take a bit of convincing to actually make him a blacksmith. He was all embarked on the forger train after all.

" Yes, if you'd let me. I feel like there's something special about smiting but I can't really touch it without experiencing it first. "

Thomas's chest filled with pride from the comment. It was nice hearing such a comment from a youngling when all he received from them usually where looks disappointment and disdain. Usually none wishes to become a blacksmith, but with this kid, has he finally found a disciple?

" So I take it you gave up the thought of becoming a forger? Don't worry kid, you've made the right choice, blacksmithing might be an old gal but she won't let you down! "

" Uh... " Arun was a bit flustered as carefully chose his next words. He did not want to hurt or sound ungrateful to the master blacksmith in front of him.

" I am sorry, but I don't mean to quit being a forger. But I believe that blacksmithing is an important step in order for me to achieve that end. "

" I see... " This response was somewhat disheartening for Thomas. Being reduced from a life-long profession to a mere step made his inflated pride shrink faster than it grew before. Nevertheless in front of him stood a student eager to learn and he wouldn't turn him down.

" Very well than. Meet me in the workshop in 30 minutes and you shall make your first sword! "

" Thank you! " Arun exclaimed with a bow.