Bookworming...
Bookworming...
Chapter 1.06
Two guardsmen, a Drake named Relc and an Antinium named Klbkch, investigate smoke coming from The Wandering Inn and meet its new occupant, Erin Solstice. After a tense introduction, Klbkch heals Erin's dangerously infected hand with a potion. Later that night, Erin levels up her [Innkeeper] class and gains a new skill.
Two members of the City Watch, a loud Drake named Relc and his formal Antinium partner Klbkch, noticed smoke rising from the long-abandoned Wandering Inn and went to investigate. Their arrival startled Erin Solstice, who had taken shelter inside. When Relc attempted to kick the door open, Erin caught a glimpse of Klbkch's insectoid appearance and slammed the door shut in terror.
An awkward negotiation began through the closed door. Relc's impatient shouting contrasted with Klbkch's calm, logical attempts to de-escalate the situation. Eventually, upon learning they were official guardsmen, a wary Erin allowed them inside. The initial conversation was stiff, highlighted by Erin naively asking the reptilian Relc if he was a Dragon, much to his embarrassment.
During their conversation, the guardsmen noticed that a cut on Erin's hand was festering and badly infected. Seeing the severity of the wound, Klbkch produced a valuable healing potion and, to Erin's astonishment, healed her hand completely. With the situation resolved and their questions answered, the two guardsmen departed, leaving Erin alone once more.
Exhausted from the day's events, Erin fell asleep. As she slept, she gained a level, reaching [Innkeeper] Level 5 and acquiring the new skill, [Basic Crafting].
Relc, a Drake, and Klbkch, an Antinium, see smoke coming from the abandoned inn and approach to investigate its source.
Erin Solstice, terrified by Klbkch's appearance, slams the inn door on the two guardsmen. A tense and awkward conversation follows through the locked door before she cautiously lets them inside.
A young woman from Earth who stumbles into a fantasy world and takes refuge in an abandoned inn.
aka Erin, the traveller +38
An Antinium Senior Guardsman in the city’s watch; arrives at Erin’s door and greets her.
aka Senior Guardsman Klbkch, ant-man +12
A guardsman referenced by a rookie as likely getting punishment duty for breaking windows.
aka Guardsman Relc, Senior Guardsman Relc +6
Klbkch discovers a severe infection on Erin's hand and uses a high-grade healing potion to instantly cure the wound, surprising her with his kindness.
After the guardsmen leave, Erin falls asleep and reaches Level 5 in her [Innkeeper] class, gaining the skill [Basic Crafting].
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 +16
A class focused on running inns, hospitality, and tending to guests and establishments.
aka [Innkeeper], Innkeeper (class) +3
A species of large, sentient insectoid people; one arrives at Erin’s door with a companion.
aka giant insect, Ants +18
A species of which Erin Solstice is a member.
aka Humans, smooth skin +3
A magical potion that can heal injuries and cure ailments like poison.
aka Healing potion
A sapient reptilian species dominant in regions south of Liscor, generally unfriendly to Humans.
aka Drake, lizards +2
“I will endeavor not to in the future.”
“So, a lesser healing potion of no worth, huh? You know, I’ve never heard you lie like that.”
“I feel I must mention that you, personally, cannot breathe fire, Relc.”
“What a lonely girl.”
“Klb! That’s so devious! We can waste hours and say it was all an investigation! Now you’re thinking like a Drake!”
“…Just let me sleep.”
“Not bad! Especially if you just got here a few days ago. Did the notification wake you up right as you were falling asleep? I hate that.”
“Yeah. Yeah, I’m glad we didn’t have to kill her.”
“We may be able to fit checking in there as part of our duties if we convince the Captain it is necessary.”
+243 more quotes →“Am I a Dragon? Aha. Haha. Well, that’s just—oh, Ancestors bite me. I mean, do I look like one? I’m not even Oldblood, but maybe I do. Klb, buddy, what do you think?”