The Sage of Einar

Chapter 94: Sven descending the slope

Einar lifted his goggles and placed them on his forehead. “I’m glad the amber stones worked as a substitute for glass, although maybe the only thing I need to modify is the leather straps on the skis.”

After this Einar took off his skis and went back up the slope towards his house since he wanted to talk to Ulmer so that he could make the necessary changes.

Sven who had seen his son go down the hill put his hand on Ulmer’s shoulder and looked at him seriously.

“Regardless of what Einar asks you, I want ten matching outfits from what you made for him.

This tool will completely change the way we move in the snow, I would even dare to say that with this we will be able to travel places that were previously impossible in winter.

I’m glad Einar was able to create something so fantastic. “

Helmi who was unconsciously squeezing Kassia’s hand looked at her feet “I think when I give birth I will ask Einar to teach me to do what he did.

Somehow I feel that it must be a very pleasant experience to be able to go down the hill at that speed.

Don’t you think the same, Kassia? “

Kassia shook her head and stroked her stomach. “I don’t think it’s something I’d like to do, but maybe the little baby will like it when he grows up.”

When Einar reached the top of the hill, he was greeted by victors of the warriors who were truly happy for the invention that Einar had created.

Walking through the crowd of warriors, he reached Ulmer and handed him the two skis while pointing out the place where the leather straps were.

“In this area of ​​skis, I would like you to make a few modifications so that the grip of the leather strap tightens better.

I also want you to wait for me since I am going to give you the design of a board that has the same function as skis, except that its name is snowboard.

Unlike skis, snowboarding requires the person using it to have enough leg strength and better balance control, as it will depend entirely on personal ability. “

Ulmer nodded and stepped back a little as he went through the skis, trying to visualize the changes Einar had made to him.

Sven then took advantage of the moment when Ulmer left to approach his son and hug him affectionately by the neck.

“Einar what you just did was fantastic, but you think you could teach me.”

Einar looked at his father and taking off his glasses gave them to him “It is not difficult to learn to ski but you should know that you have to have a specific posture to keep your balance.

Otherwise, you can have an accident, the first thing you should do is use these glasses that I made especially or the cold air or snow could hurt your eyes. “

Sven held the glasses with slight pain and curiosity as he knew that Einar had used some of the gold and amber pieces that were in the family warehouse.

“If the words you said are correct, then it is necessary to have a pair of glasses to ski.”

Einar seeing the look of concern in his father only sighed “If they are necessary because otherwise the eyes can be damaged.

Also, these lenses were just a test, for the next lenses, you can cut costs by using a wooden frame instead of gold.

But unfortunately, I have to use amber stones to make the lenses, because I cannot make glass at the moment. “

Sven, who was calmer by Einar’s words, knew that all warriors could ski in the future.

So following Einar’s instructions, he put on his glasses and was able to see everything around him with the characteristic yellow color of amber.

Another thing she noticed is that the cold air stopped hurting her eyes, and the sun wasn’t that bothersome.

The only thing that bothered him was the weight of the glasses, but for someone used to having discomforts, I just ignore it.

“Good father now that you have the glasses, you have to place yourself in this position as I am.

This way you can gain momentum but you can also keep your balance, keep practicing while I prepare a small snow platform with the warriors.

In the middle of the slope, so that you can practice without danger of having an accident. “

All the warriors who were listening clenched their fists, and from the construction zone they took some shovels and wheelbarrows.

Ulmer who was about to go for a shovel was interrupted by Einar “Ulmer come with me to my house, I’ll help you make the changes to the skis.”

After saying this, Einar went to where Kassia and Helmi were, to take them by the hands.

“Beautiful women, you also want to learn to ski, I can promise you that it will not be complicated and it will not represent a danger since I will do another platform closer to the end of the slope.

It is an experience that you may end up liking. “

Kassia who thought to refuse was interrupted by the cheerful Helmi who wanted to try the glasses and skis.

It was at that moment that, seeing Helmi’s joy, he also decided to try the skiing experience since he had nothing to lose.

Einar, upon hearing the approval of the two women, began to walk with them towards the house since they had to change their footwear to leather boots.

On the way, he met Gisli “Gisli I want you to take all the sticks that we used to make the igloos as well as the ropes and take them to where the warriors are working.

Prepare a walkway so that anyone who wants to ski knows where it is safe and where it is not. “

Gisli, who had seen Einar’s demonstration, knew what they would be used for, so she started ordering a few slaves to prepare what Einar asked for.

After working for a while and with Einar’s guidance, a footbridge was built on the slope, with which space, where you could ski, was delimited.

Two platforms were also made in the snow, one in the middle of the slope and the other in the lower part of the slope.

Sven, who had been training for some time with Einar’s supervision, felt that he was ready to go skiing.

Following his son’s instructions, Sven put on the skis and, feeling that they were well fixed on his legs, adjusted his glasses.

After this, he placed himself on the edge of the platform and, leaning forward, began to descend the slope.

For the first time in his life, Sven felt a sensation much like he was fighting, the power to go down at a considerable speed made him scream uncontrollably.

Before he could get to the end of the hill, he wanted to lose control, so using the sticks he managed to regain his balance.

When he finally stopped, he clenched his fists with joy “I must try this again, I haven’t felt so alive in a long time.

Son, this time you made your father very happy. “

Einar who had seen everything nodded his head as his father had managed to keep his balance throughout the journey.

After this Sven went back up the hill and glided again enjoying the feeling of speed and wind on his face, this he did about five more times until he got tired.

When the skis were free Einar gave Eskol the opportunity to try, unlike Sven who had received a little training could not get very far as he rolled in the cold snow halfway.

Fortunately, he suffered no injuries except for a small scratch on one of his hands.

At the end of that small sample, Einar informed the warriors that starting the next morning, they will receive ski training.

After finishing speaking, Einar took his wives and went down to the smaller platform, as he would give them some small classes.

Throughout the afternoon until sunset, Kassia and Helmi trained in the best possible way, repeatedly falling into the soft snow.

But fortunately, being the final part of the slope, its falls were pleasant and not dangerous. The only thing they caused was a few laughs.

In spite of everything, Kassia, who at first had doubts, realized that skiing was a quiet way to have fun.

Unconsciously every time he fell into the snow she could only laugh, unlike Helmi who got a little frustrated every time he failed.

When the night began to arrive, Einar put aside the fun activity and took his wives to the great hall, as they would dine with their parents.

Laura who had been playing all afternoon with her sled was also coming back along with Daven who was already quite tired.

“Laura, I just want to eat a little and then sleep, playing with the sled I get pretty tired.”

Laura who was pulling the sled smiled and raised her hand to the sky “It is the best gift that Papa Einar could give us since it allows us to have fun in the snow.

I can’t wait to continue playing tomorrow after our classes, although I’ll also ask Papa Einar if we can use the slope that Jarl and our moms were practicing on.

Mom Kassia looked so beautiful as she walked down the slope, but also with that thing in her eyes she looked very good. “

Daven also had the same opinion of Laura it’s just that he liked seeing Jarl go down the slope more.

Since it gave him the image that he was a warrior descending from Valhalla to face the Ragnarok that Godi Asgot always talks about.