Fantasy Family Simulator (FFS)

"After observing for the past two days, I've found that this special rock ironwood is sufficiently hard and well-suited for making arrows. At least for the trainee knights, it's more than adequate for training, and even for first-rank knights, it won't hold them back. As for bowstrings, I haven't yet found suitable materials within your territory, my lord," Frano said, a hint of regret flashing in his eyes. He added, "If I had the right bowstrings and appropriate materials for the bow arms, I could craft the bows myself. Both Lorin and I have always made our own bows and arrows."

Rhett's eyes lit up with joy at Frano's capabilities. On reflection, it made sense—rangers who roamed the wilderness couldn't rely on the convenience of towns like knights who used swords and shields. They needed to be self-sufficient, crafting their own gear when necessary. Making a bow didn't require a forge, hammer, or other blacksmithing tools; it could be done with simpler materials.

Hearing that rock ironwood could serve as a raw material, Rhett felt reassured. As for the bowstrings, he pondered briefly before coming up with a potential alternative.

"What about using Snowvine's flexibility as a bowstring material?" Rhett suggested, then added, "My territory also has Frostpine trees planted. If I recall correctly, after a year, the wood should have decent elasticity."

"My lord, your territory grows Snowvine and Frostpine?" Frano's eyes gleamed with surprise and delight. "Of course, they would work perfectly! Snowvine, as a mid-level magical plant, is known for its flexibility. And Frostpine wood, from one to five years old, is excellent for bow arms. If you have these materials available, I can start crafting the bows right away."

"Unfortunately, the next batch of Snowvine won't be ready for another six months, and the same goes for the Frostpine," Rhett said, shaking his head regretfully. "In the meantime, you'll have to make do with regular animal sinew and sturdy wood for now. I'll make arrangements for the lumber mill to begin work tomorrow."

"That will do fine. For trainee knights, practicing with regular bows is not an unreasonable expectation," Frano shrugged. "Back when we were still trainees, we also used regular bows for a time."

"Besides, what we can teach goes beyond archery alone. We'll also cover survival skills and ranger combat techniques. In the meantime, I can start with those lessons."

"Ranger combat techniques?" Rhett was intrigued, and an idea came to him. He asked, "You and Lorin both must have mastered a movement technique, correct?"

Frano nodded and openly admitted, "That's right. We've both mastered a low-level technique called Gale Step. It's more about sustained movement rather than bursts of speed, but it excels in endurance."

He then added, "Rest assured, my lord. I'll teach Gale Step to the trainee knights here at the training ground. Before that, though, it's important to teach them some fundamental movement techniques and basic skills."

Rhett smiled, knowing Frano might have misunderstood his intentions, perhaps thinking he was after the technique. In truth, Rhett had only been thinking about sharing the movement technique from the mirror with Frano and Lorin.

As for concerns about loyalty, Rhett wasn't overly worried. With the simulator giving him glimpses of the future, he could foresee potential betrayals long before they happened.

"I thank you on behalf of the knights for your generosity," Rhett expressed his gratitude before continuing, "Actually, I happen to have a movement technique of my own..."

When Frano heard that the lord also had a movement technique, his eyes lit up with excitement. "My lord, could you tell me more about this technique?"

Rhett wasn't surprised by Frano's reaction. Although having more movement techniques wasn't always better, mastering different types—whether focused on long-distance travel or agile dodging within a small area—could make one's abilities more versatile. This reaction was understandable.

He stroked his chin and said slowly, "Well... this technique came without a name when I obtained it. It was part of the relics of a noble family from the ancient Dan Kingdom. But from the contents, it's clear that it reaches the level of a mid-tier technique. Tucker has already started practicing it, and the results confirm its effectiveness."

Rhett then recounted the technique's effects, as described by Tucker. Frano listened in amazement and marveled, "How incredible, hiding a technique within a mirror... That must be a high-level alchemical method."

After his initial awe, Frano's eyes filled with anticipation. "My lord, could Lorin and I study this mirror technique after we've taught Gale Step to Tucker and the trainee knights?"

Rhett shook his head with a smile, his tone casual. "No need to wait until then. I'll arrange for you and Lorin to learn the technique at the next sunset."

"What? This... seems too generous," Frano stammered, overwhelmed with excitement. With his experience and knowledge, he could hardly believe that a noble lord would be so open-handed, especially with a mid-tier technique, and a movement technique at that.

Rhett's smile remained unchanged as he patted Frano's shoulder. "No need for formalities. Now that you're part of the Eagle Town family, your growth and strength will only contribute to making Eagle Town stronger, right?"

Frano stood there for a moment, stunned. His excitement over obtaining a mid-tier movement technique gradually subsided as he reflected on the recent days. From narrowly escaping death to joining Eagle Town, he had thought it would take time to integrate and find his place.

But now, under the lord's generosity and unconditional trust, his memories of his destroyed homeland, ruined by monsters, began to merge with the image of Eagle Town in his mind...

Taking a deep breath, Frano said earnestly, "Thank you, my lord!"

"I will make it my mission to master this movement technique as soon as possible, and in the future, I will teach it to the knights with the utmost skill," Frano pledged solemnly.

In that moment, a subtle shift occurred in Frano's heart. What had started as a quest for a safe haven in Eagle Town transformed into a sense of belonging. He was now fully committed to contributing to Eagle Town's growth and success.