Chapter 29: Promise in a Dream

Chapter 29: Promise in a Dream

Huh? The village chief blinked as Dallion let go of his hand.

That wasnt the only change. The stone well had become completely transformed. Nearly double in size, it now had two separate sections as well as a fountain head pouring water directly without the need of a bucket.

This wasnt supposed to happen. The well challenge should have been the end of Dallion. Even with his second skilla feat that Aspion had no idea how the boy had accomplishedimproving the well had to be impossible. The chief had personally spent an entire day checking the state of structures in the village to find one suitable for the task. The well had been the perfect choiceon the surface it seemed in mostly okay condition, though it was on the brink of collapse. If it hadnt been for Dallion, the chief would have mended part of it himself in another month or so. Dallion succeeding in the challenge had ruined all that.

Ive improved the well, Dallion said loudly. Thank you for giving me the opportunity to go through with this and help the inhabitants of this village. The boy said, rubbing his success in the old mans face. The well should be good for decades to come.

The boy expected cheers, clapping, or even some sort of excitement, if not for him, for the fact that the well had been improved. Instead, all he saw were tense smiles. What was more, the crowd wasnt looking at him, but at the village chief.

Good. The chiefs smile didnt drop, although Dallion could clearly see it was fake. I expected nothing less from the grandson of Seene. Youve done magnificently, bringing the well to its current state. It must have been quite a battle?

It was.

In fact, that wasnt exactly the truth. There had been intense interaction between Dallion and the well guardian, but it wasnt what the chief, or even the boy for that matter, expected. Ultimately, the only thing that mattered was the result, although Dallion now had a debt to pay.

The boys stomach growled.

Err, sorry about that. Dallion swallowed. Days of hunger had accumulated despite only a second passing in the real world.

Youre hungry. To be expected after such a task. Come, this is a day of celebration! There will be a feast in your honor! Ill make sure that

I wouldnt want to inconvenience the village chief, Dallion interrupted, doing the exact opposite. Youve already shown me so much kindness. I just want to spend some time with my family and get some rest.

Mom? Dallion went forward. Mom? He entered the kitchen. There was someone at the stove, but it definitely wasnt his mother.

Dont forget about your promise, okay? A water-stone golem said, then flipped a cheese pancake. One must always keep a promise.

Okay. Dallion nodded.

Have you fully awakened?

Im not sure. Had he? It was difficult to say. He felt that he had, but he also felt there was something missing.

Better hurry up, then. I dont want to be stuck in the kitchen all day.

Sure. No problem. Can I have one of those? He pointed at the pile of cheese pancakes on the kitchen table.

No. Theyre for after you awaken.

Okay, then Ill

Awaken! The golem shouted.

Dallion jumped to his feet. His body was drenched in sweat. Breathing heavily, he looked around. He was in a simple room, one he hadnt seen before. Through the window, he could see the sun set over the village chiefs mansion.

So, it was a dream. He was still in the village. Strange that he would think of his life on Earth. Or rather, strange that he was only thinking about it now.

Glad youre up, a voice said behind him. It was his grandfather. Its time I told you a few things.