Human Bloodline Codex(2)

"Here, have it. There is some food inside," Alvin handed his bag to the woman with a smile. He had often wished for a kind-hearted person to give him some food out of kindness when he didn't have any money and his family was left to starve. So, he couldn't bring himself to ignore the little girl, as she reflected Alvin's past self.

"This..." The woman hesitated, but looking at her starving child, she took the food from Alvin's hand with a grateful expression. "Thank you, sir."

"Take care," Alvin replied with a smile and started his way back home.

The next day, after a peaceful sleep, Alvin once again left for Grizzle's Forge.

"Good morning, Grandpa," Alvin greeted Grizzle as soon as he entered the forge.

Grizzle, who was sitting near the table, only nodded as usual. "Come over, kid. I have chosen the best among the body forging techniques I have for you. Now, it's your turn to select one that you like."