Mythran's Master Of All

Ren helped Aimus put all 8 poles into the tent supports and tied ropes to the top ends. Aimus stood at the base of the tent at one corner and walked out diagonally 10 steps, pulled out a giant metal spike with a loop on the top, and hammered it into the ground. This was repeated 3 more times, once at each corner of the tent. Aimus told Ren to stand at the base of the pole and to stop it from sliding, and Aimus took the end of the rope that was tied to the top of the pole. Ren braced himself as the rope was threaded through the loop on the metal spike. With Ren holding the end steady, Aimus pulled on the rope and one corner of the tent lifted up until it's part of the tent stood up straight. Aimus quickly looped the rope and tied an expert knot in the rope and let it go.

“Keep a hold of that pole, kid!” Aimus shouted and went to the corner of the tent closest to Ren and grabbed another rope.

Ren closed his eyes and tried not to get mad. He still doesn't know how much I hate being called that. Ren thought and then opened his eyes.

“You know, I really hate being called a kid!” Ren shouted back.

“Ha ha! I know.” Aimus said and grinned at Ren. “I just wanted to see how long you'd take it before saying anything.” Aimus said and threaded the rope he held through another loop and pulled.

Ren shook a fist at Aimus and Teepo chittered in laughter as the tent's other corner lifted up. Aimus tied another expert knot in the rope around the loop.

“Okay, you can let go. Just watch the tent doesn't flop back towards where they're tied.” Aimus said and went to the other side of the tent to grab another rope. Once it was threaded and Aimus started to pull, Ren ran to the other corner and threaded the rope through the closest loop and pulled as well. The whole side of the tent lifted up. Aimus tied off his rope and came over to Ren. Ren turned around and switched his grip from the rope through the loop to the part going to the loop instead so Aimus would have the end to tie. Ren held the rope just as securely as if he was holding it normally.

Iron Grip is the best thing! Ren thought and smiled as he watched Aimus kneel to tie the knot.

Aimus didn't even blink when Ren turned around but held the rope like it was nothing. He knew that the kid was strong and was actually getting used to seeing him do things like that. Aimus finished the knot and Ren let the rope go. They turned around to see their handiwork. The tent still sagged in the middle of each side, but at least the poles there were off the ground. The ropes wouldn't have to be pulled as hard as the first ones. Aimus and Ren had the 2 sides secured in no time. Ren even successfully learned how to tie the double half-hitch knot himself.