Chapter 1.00
1.00
A young woman named Erin Solstice is mysteriously transported to a new world, where she is chased by monsters before finding refuge in an abandoned inn. After cleaning the dusty common room and falling asleep, she awakens to discover she has been granted the [Innkeeper] class and basic skills by a strange system.
Summary
A young woman named Erin Solstice appeared in a new, unfamiliar world. Soaking wet and injured, she stumbled through the rain until she found a large, abandoned two-story inn on a hill. Forcing the door open, she sought refuge inside from the dangers she had already encountered.
Inside, the inn was filled with dust and decay but was structurally sound. As she recovered, Erin reflected on the terrifying events that led her there. She recalled being burned on the arm by the violet flames of a Dragon and being chased and cut on the legs by small, green creatures she identified as Goblins. Realizing the inn offered more safety than the wilderness, she resolved to stay.
Overwhelmed by the grime, Erin decided she had to clean the place to make it habitable. Finding an old broom, she spent hours sweeping the common room, clearing a space for herself amidst the dust and cobwebs. Her efforts left her completely exhausted.
After her hard work, Erin fell asleep on one of the tables she had cleaned. While she slept, text appeared before her, notifying her that she had acquired the [Innkeeper] class at Level 1. She was also granted two new skills: [Basic Cleaning] and [Basic Cooking].
Major Events
Erin Solstice Finds an Abandoned Inn
After being mysteriously transported to a new world, an injured Erin Solstice takes shelter from the rain and unseen dangers inside a large, dilapidated inn.
Recalling Monster Encounters
While inside the inn, Erin remembers the terrifying creatures she recently faced: a Dragon that burned her arm with violet fire and Goblins that chased her through the hills.
The Decision to Clean
Resolving to use the inn as a safe base, Erin finds a broom and spends hours cleaning the filthy common room to make it habitable.
The System Grants the Innkeeper Class
After falling asleep from the exhaustion of cleaning, The System grants Erin Solstice the [Innkeeper] class at Level 1, along with the skills [Basic Cleaning] and [Basic Cooking].
Major Appearances
Small inn where Erin is present; currently occupied by her. Noted by the Watch as having been abandoned years ago but Erin is using it; the Drake and Klbkch enter here to investigate.
aka the inn, Abandoned hilltop inn +13
A young woman from Earth who stumbles into a fantasy world and takes refuge in an abandoned inn.
aka Erin, the young woman +31
Minor Appearances
Small green humanoids with red eyes and sharp teeth that chased and slashed at Erin.
aka Goblins, little green things +5
A class focused on running inns, hospitality, and tending to guests and establishments.
aka [Innkeeper], Innkeeper (class) +2
A foundational Skill that enhances a user’s ability to clean surfaces and spaces efficiently.
aka [Basic Cleaning]
An entry-level culinary Skill improving preparation of simple meals.
aka [Basic Cooking]
An unseen, game-like force that governs progression in the world by granting Classes, Levels, and Skills.
A massive, fire-breathing reptilian creature encountered by Erin in a cave, breathing violet flame.
aka Dragons, The Dragon +2
Referenced
Entities by Type
Quotes
“Hello? Is…is anyone…?”
“What were those things? G—they sort of looked like—Goblins? No way. This has to be a dream, but my arm hurts too bad for it to be a dream.”
“Darn.”
“Curtains.”
“…What was that?”
“Anyone here? Hello? I need—”
“What is this place? An inn? Really?”
“Come on. Come on. You can do this.”
“Okay, okay.”
“Dustrag, dustrag, dustrag, dustrag, dustrag, dustrag, dustrag, dustrag, dustrag, dustrag, dustrag...”
“No. Darn it. Of course it’s empty.”
“This place is going to kill me! I’m going to choke to death before the rain stops. Someone should clean it up!”
“This is stupid. There’s nothing up there. Nothing!”
“Let’s see. Where should I start, then?”
“It’s not fair. Ever since I came to this world, everything’s been going wrong.”
“…And I guess that someone is me.”
“Okay, maybe there is something. I don’t know. There could be—more of those Goblins? But there’s probably not a Dragon, right? Right! Don’t be stupid.”
“Table’s done! That just leaves—um…”
“I just wanted to go to the bathroom.”
“Besides, this would make for a great place to explore from, and it’s got walls. I’m not going to find anything better, I bet. Then I…”
“But a Dragon could be up there.”
“Well, when you compare it with the tables and chairs…”
“No good. I guess—”
“First things first. I should stay here. I don’t know what’s going on. I don’t know if this inn is safe—but it’s dusty. It’s got walls. So I explore. Also, I find something to clean all this stuff up with. I don’t want to use my shirt. Seems like a bad move, but I can’t breathe here without…okay. First steps. Pawn to E4. Pawn to C5. Sicilian Defense. Here we go.”
“Don’t be stupid. How would a Dragon fit up there? But Goblins?”
“So it’s not scary, but terrifying. Great.”
“I’m really hungry.”
“Aha!”
“Dustrag. Dustrag, dustrag, dustrag…”
“At least Mom would be happy.”
“It’s definitely not a dream. But how am I burnt? I could have sworn it missed!”
“Drat.”
“Dustragdustragdustragdustragdustra—”
“Now I’m really, really hungry.”