Chapter 74: Back At The Forge
Pops came back in a moment later, as Dominic was considering whether he should be making weapons for the Officers, or mass-producing Axes. Likely the axe heads, as they were easier to make than some ornamental blade.
"Ah, apprentice. Welcome back. I see that you made it back somewhat safely. But I come bearing excellent news for you.
You have the next two days off from forge duties to repair your equipment after your journey and prepare yourself for the next weapons push."
Dominic smiled. "Are you certain? I see that you’re making axes, and I’m not bad at those."
Pops snorted in amusement. "I made my ten thousandth axe before your father was born. Now shoo. You’ve got plenty of repairs of your own to make, and you will be expected to have suitable formal armour for social events involving the military beginning next week."
That had not been in the briefing, but Dominic left the old man alone with his work and returned to his room.
His very crowded room, as there were parcels all over the bed and floor.
New work uniforms, formal outfits, hats, a new coat. No, make that three new coats. Mage Robes, and even nightclothes, all in higher quality than his standard apprentice issued versions.
It was a good thing that he had been given a second storage device with his reward inside, Dominic realized. Just putting all of this away would take up the majority of the room in the one that he had grown up with, and if he had to consolidate all the rewards from this trip plus all the new clothes, he would not have enough space.