Chapter 104 - New Liege

Wog led him back to his estate. His estate was basically just a humble wooden hut on the other side of the river. 

One wondered how the hell did the dwarf even  find him amid the heavy downpour. The humble wooden hut was surprisingly spacious and had a lot of furniture inside. 

The dwarf ushered him in and told him to sit down on one of the wooden chairs.

"Sit down, young man. You need to rest, I'll go and prepare a warm meal for you," Wog said. 

"I thank you for your hospitality," One said. The dwarf laughed and gave him a simple pat on the back and hurried to the other room.

Though spacious, the hut only had two rooms. A living room and what One ȧssumed to be the kitchen, although it was in fact both the kitchen and Wog's bedroom.

Wog came back a few minutes later with a bowl of hot mushroom soup which he handed over to One. One, although not needed sustenance, took it.

The dwarf was not aware of who One was, the rain obscured the obviously inhuman skin that covered most of One's body and his blue eyes that shined in the darkness.

Well, his eyes, maybe the dwarf noticed them. 

Either way, civilization was civilization. 

The dwarf sat down on the chair facing One. One then noticed he had an axe attached to his back that he removed and placed on the table beside him.

"I may not be the best cook in the world, at least it's edible," Wog joked.

One, feeling the pressure of needing to act as if he was a normal human, took the spoon and ate the soup.

The soup taste fine. Well, as if he was someone who knew what tasted fine or not. As long as it was edible, it was something. Hell, even if it was poisonous, he was immune to it. 

After One finished the soup, Wog began to ask him questions, questions One was more than happy to answer.

"I'll be honest with you," Wog said.

"You seem to be suspicious individual but I am not someone to judge a person by the first impression so I must ask, who are you and where do you come from?" He asked. His eyes set on One. 

One needed a new name. He couldn't just say his name was "One" or else he'd risk capture or being rooted out his enemies. And oh boy, he had a lot of enemies. 

"I am Ben. I don't remember anything other than waking up in the middle of the forest, I'm sorry if this answer does not please you," One said.

The dwarf gently pulled his beard in what seemed to be amazement and chuckled.

"You are an interesting fellow. You see, I've been using magic to see if what you've been showing me was genuine or an act and I have to say, you're one of the most genuine people I have ever come across!" Wog said.

Eh, One thought.

This was too far-fetched. Even he knew that his act was too bad of an act to even fool a normal human but for some reason, a dwarf using magic is saying the exact same opposite 

One confirmed he was indeed using magic because he could detect the surge of magic within him which was different from before. 

"I.. I see.. I'm glad to be that kind of person," One said awkwardly. 

"No need to become shy, young man. Would you like me to get you more soup?" Wog asked.

"Oh no no no, I'm actually full," One said.

"If you say so, anyways, I have more questions if you don't mind?" Wog said.

"Sure, go ahead," One replied. 

"Okay so, what are your skills? Do you remember any?" Wog asked.

"Skills? What kind?" One asked.

"Well, any! Skill in farming, fighting, hunting, anything that could be of benefit," Wog explained.

"Well, practically, I could do everyone you said except for farming," One said.

"Ohh," Wog said with more astonishment. 

"You're a warrior?" Wog asked.

"Well, I think so. I remember being proficient in fighting but that's about it but I don't have magic," One continued.

"Ah! A null warrior! Oh how rare of a man you are, at such a young age too," Wog exclaimed.

He was accepting One's lies one after another and kept referring to him as a young man. For all he knew, he looked more like a deranged uncle!

I hope Hailey is managing the drones well, One thought. He couldn't help but feel a tad bit uncomfortable at the fact of Hailey ȧssuming control of the already one hundred thousand strong army of various drones. 

"Let me get to the point," Wog said after completing his 50th question. Even One was feeling tired at this point. 

"Since you remember nothing, have no work, have no family, I offer you a chance to swear allegiance to me and work under my roof. I will provide you with security and justice within the kingdom I serve in exchange for the fruits of your labour. Sounds good, no?" Wog proposed.

One, having no choice but to comply for the time-being, stood up and knelt before him with his head facing the floor.

"I shall henceforth call you my Lord," One said.

For now, that is.