Although the estimative said that they would finish the work in one month, in the end, the bridge was finished after two weeks. The reason for that was the fact that the elementalists hurried up since they were sick of doing the same thing for several months. So, they used Meditation more often to record their mana. Once Drew noticed that, he delayed his and Billy's return for an extra week. It was a bri of a pain, but in the end, Billy didn't complain. While he worked a lot, he also had the time to improve his skills considerably.
Billy - Lv 59 - 2250/8000 EXP
HP: 183/183
MP: 427/445
SP: 191/191
Strength: 77
Speed: 63
Magic: 165
Endurance: 28
Dexterity: 34
Status Points: 95
Skills: Deadly Wind Lv 13, Steel Spear Lv 11 (+ 01), Light Spear Lv 13 (+ 04),
Spells:Mana/EXP conversion Lv ∞, Exp Master Lv ∞,, Analyze Lv 22, Appraisal Lv 32 (+ 03), Meditation Lv 26 (+ 03), Earth Manipulation Lv 22, Mana Infusion Lv 27 (+ 05), Water Manipulation Lv 20 (+ 04), Wind Manipulation Lv 10 (+ 03), Fire Manipulation Lv 09 (+ 04), Zen Lv 08 (+ 05), Check Up Lv 03
Passive: Language Skill Lv 51 (+ 03), Spearmanship Lv 43 (+ 05), Swordsmanship Lv 15, Archery Lv 27 (+ 02), Firing Speed Lv 15 (+ 01), Quick Spear Lv 12 (+ 03), Block Mastery Lv 09 (+ 03)
Skill Points: 170
"Not bad for a month's worth of training, I guess," Billy nodded to himself.
In any case, on the very same day the bridge was finished, some wagons came from the other side. Some were gifts from Jean, while others were just peddlers planning to make money in a new place. They hesitated at first since they never saw a bridge that big and it was made of magic theless. Still, once they saw the fish attacking the pillars and not even scratching it, they began to cross it. While it wasn't that necessary since the area was peaceful, the workers returning home would escort them. Only five elementalists would stay behind to keep an eye on the bridge and make repairs when necessary.
In any case, Billy decided to take it easy for a week before visiting Vergena to make business, but he soon realized that he wouldn't have such a peaceful week off. When he stepped on his home, he saw Kate playing with his siblings while using Earth Manipulation.
"Oh? Hey, Billy, welcome back," Kate said.
"Big bro!" Samuel and Samara said in unison before jumping and hugging Billy from the sides.
"Hey… what are you doing here?" Billy asked.
"Billy! That is rude!" Camilla scolded Billy in a harsh tone, which was rare.
"I didn't mean anything by that, I am just confused," Billy said.
"Again… why did my kids welcome Billy first instead of me?" Drew asked. "Ma'am, does the lord know that you are here?"
"Yes, of course," Kate said. "I am Sorry for intruding."
"No problem, feel free to visit whenever you feel like it," Drew said. "I am happy for your recovery and I am sure that you want to do many things now."
"Yes, thank you very much," Kate said and bowed slightly. "Still, I am going to take my leave because this is a special occasion, I will come back tomorrow."
After Kate left, Billy was being stared at by some reproachful eyes, his siblings and his mother were thinking that he hurt Kate's feelings… even though she left with a smile and saying that she would return tomorrow.
"Seriously, Billy… I thought that you were more mature than that," Camilla said. "First that and then this…"
"That?" Billy frowned.
"You refused the marriage and you didn't even tell us," Camilla said.
"Oh, that… well, she is healthy now, so Edward and her can find another person of suitable age," Billy said. "How many times do I have to say this… why does everyone ask me that?"
"Why did you choose that? Just because she is a bit older… such a sweet girl," Camilla said.
"... I thought you were against that, Mom," Billy frowned.
"I was, but now that she is healthy you don't have to carry such a burden," Camilla explained. "Besides, she is so pretty and likes kids."
Billy frowned since the Kate from his memories was a bit different… She was somber and a bit depressed due to the disease. While she had lived up over the weeks, she still wasn't that cheerful while talking with Billy. In any case, they forgave Billy after a while when he promised that he wouldn't say something insensitive anymore.
The next day when Kate came to visit, Billy was already out, checking the wares of the peddlers. It really was helpful that they worked only selling a single type of thing. While one was selling those fruits that restored energy, another one was selling accessories that had some rare gems, some of those were magical and others were just sold because of their appearance. There was another guy selling weapons as well, but their effects and powers weren't that impressive.
Inda - special fruit that restores five points of health.
Edish - special fruit that restores five points of mana
Somia - - special fruit that restores five points of stamina.
The special fruits were quite pricey… even though the peddler had hundreds of them, each one costs one silver coin. It was like worth a week of Billy's work when he leaves the town. Apparently, they are rather resilient, so they can be eaten even after months after their harvest. They were as big and rounds as apples, but their colors was a bit different, brown, yellow and purple.
The peddler said that some people sell the trees that produces those fruits, but they cost over five gold coins. It seemed like worth the cost since they produced at least five hundred of those fruits per year. So, after a full year, they would have paid themselves.. Naturally, Billy didn't have anything even close to a single gold coin… even though he rarely used his money.
