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Chapter 1.00
A young woman named Erin Solstice, mysteriously transported to a new world, finds refuge from a storm in an abandoned building called The Wandering Inn. After cleaning the dusty common room to make it habitable, she unexpectedly gains the [Innkeeper] class and two basic skills.
A young woman, Erin Solstice, stumbles upon an abandoned establishment called The Wandering Inn while lost in a rainstorm. She is in a state of shock and pain, suffering from a fresh burn on her right arm and cuts on her legs. Erin recalls a terrifying encounter with a Dragon and small, goblin-like creatures, which she struggles to accept as real.
Seeking shelter from the dangers outside, she enters the inn's common room. It is covered in a thick layer of dust but otherwise appears sturdy and safe. Contemplating her desperate situation, Erin decides that staying put is her best option. She resolves to make the inn her temporary base rather than venture back out into the unknown.
Motivated by a desire to take control of her circumstances and make the space livable, Erin begins the arduous task of cleaning the filthy common room. As she works, she is surprised to find the dust vanishing with an unnatural ease. Upon finishing the task, she is startled by a voice in her head announcing that she has acquired the [Innkeeper] class at Level 1, along with two skills: [Basic Cleaning] and [Basic Cooking].
A young woman from Earth who stumbles into a fantasy world and takes refuge in an abandoned inn.
aka Erin, the traveller +64
A class focused on running inns, hospitality, and tending to guests and establishments.
aka [Innkeeper], Innkeeper (class) +6
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]
“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!”
“Don’t be stupid. How would a Dragon fit up there? But Goblins?”
“It’s definitely not a dream. But how am I burnt? I could have sworn it missed!”
“Come on. Come on. You can do this.”
“I just wanted to go to the bathroom.”
“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.”
“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…”
“Dustrag, dustrag, dustrag, dustrag, dustrag, dustrag, dustrag, dustrag, dustrag, dustrag, dustrag…”
“But a Dragon could be up there.”
“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.”
“Anyone here? Hello? I need—”
“Well, when you compare it with the tables and chairs…”
“Now I’m really, really hungry.”
“Let’s see. Where should I start, then?”
“…And I guess that someone is me.”
“At least Mom would be happy.”
“So it’s not scary, but terrifying. Great.”
“Table’s done! That just leaves—um…”
“I’m really hungry.”
“What is this place? An inn? Really?”
“No. Darn it. Of course it’s empty.”
“Dustrag. Dustrag, dustrag, dustrag…”
“…What was that?”
“Drat.”
“Darn.”
“Curtains.”
“Hello? Is…is anyone…?”
“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.”
“It’s not fair. Ever since I came to this world, everything’s been going wrong.”
“Aha!”
“Dustragdustragdustragdustragdustra—”
“Okay, okay.”
“No good. I guess—”