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Chapter 1.07
Erin gains the [Basic Crafting] Skill and weaves a grass basket, but struggles with hostile wildlife before Goblins steal her new item. Meanwhile, Relc and Klbkch are diverted from visiting her to stop a brawl, leaving Erin alone when a terrifying undead creature breaches her inn.
Erin levels up and acquires the [Basic Crafting] Skill, allowing her to instinctively weave a durable grass basket. Armed with her new item, she sets out to gather food and water but quickly faces the dangers of the surrounding wilderness. She is attacked and pecked by a camouflaged Dino-bird, repels aggressive Rock crabs by splashing them with noxious Blue fruit seed cores, and watches Flatfish die instantly after consuming pieces of the toxic fruit.
While Erin is foraging, a group of six Goblins approaches the stream and steals her woven basket and water to take back to their [Chieftain]. Among the group, an Older Goblin with the [Gatherer] Class uses [Detect Poison] to safely sort their scavenged Blue fruit. Observing this process, the Littlest Goblin independently figures out how to identify the poisonous fruits, noting that the lethal ones have mushy, decomposing interiors caused by compromised seed cores.
At the Watch Barracks in Liscor, Relc and Klbkch are preparing to visit Erin at her inn. However, their plans are interrupted when Captain Zevara orders the [Spearmaster] and the Antinium Guard to the Marketplace to break up a brawl.
Back at The Wandering Inn, Erin cleans the establishment and waits for potential customers. Her peaceful wait is shattered when a terrifying, rotting Skeletal Creature violently forces the inn's door open and demands food from her.
Erin levels up and acquires the [Basic Crafting] Skill, allowing her to weave a functional grass basket.
While foraging, Erin is attacked by a Dino-bird and uses toxic Blue fruit cores to fend off Rock crabs.
A young woman from Earth who stumbles into a fantasy world and takes refuge in an abandoned inn.
aka Erin, the traveller +64
A skill that allows the user to create basic items.
aka [Skill — Basic Crafting], [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 +27
A foraging party of Goblins takes Erin's basket. An Older Goblin uses [Detect Poison] on Blue fruit, while the Littlest Goblin independently learns to identify the toxic ones.
Captain Zevara orders Relc and Klbkch to stop a brawl in the Marketplace, preventing them from visiting Erin.
A terrifying, rotting Skeletal Creature violently forces open the door to The Wandering Inn and demands food.
A sweet, blue-colored fruit that grows on trees near the inn, serving as a primary food source for Erin and the Goblins.
aka Blue Fruit, Amentus +13
A female Drake and the Watch Captain in charge of the Liscor city guard, and Relc and Klbkch's superior.
aka The Captain, Watch Captain Z +13
An older Goblin with the [Gatherer] class who identifies toxic food.
aka older Goblin, the [Gatherer]
A terrifying undead creature that comes to the inn at night demanding sustenance.
aka skeletal creature, a thing with too many bones +3
A skill that allows the user to detect poison.
aka [Detect Poison]
A lightweight but durable basket woven from grass by Erin.
A large, pterodactyl-like flying creature with green, camouflaged scales.
aka pterodactyl, gigantic bird +6
An ambush predator that disguises itself as a boulder and attacks with powerful claws and antennae.
aka crab rock-monster, giant rock crab +20
A fish found in local rivers that secretes a damaging mucus. Klbkch identifies Erin's wound as caused by contact with this fish's mucus (a poison-like affliction) rather than a simple infection.
aka Flatfish, Giant flathead fish +7
Small green humanoids with red eyes and sharp teeth that chased and slashed at Erin.
aka Goblins, little green things +16
A sapient reptilian species dominant in regions south of Liscor, generally unfriendly to Humans.
aka lizards, giant lizards +3
An Antinium Senior Guardsman in the city’s watch; arrives at Erin’s door and greets her.
aka Senior Guardsman Klbkch, ant-man +29
A guardsman referenced by a rookie as likely getting punishment duty for breaking windows.
aka Guardsman Relc, Senior Guardsman Relc +12
A small female Goblin who shadows the warriors and observes Erin, apparently driven by personal motives.
aka little Goblin, small Goblin +17
The headquarters for the Liscor City Watch.
aka Watch barracks, Guard's barracks +7
A class of city guards.
aka Guard, [Guards] +10
A class focused on gathering resources.
aka [Gatherer]
“Shut up and get moving! I need everyone there, now.”
“A pity. But I will have you provide me with sustenance nevertheless.”
“I could eat mushrooms! Or…maybe not mushrooms because ick. Or bugs? Wait—that’s just as bad. Plants, then. Herbs. And blue fruits. Okay—this fruit and this fruit and this fruit.”
“Alright, let’s go. Man, I really hate Captain Z.”
“They said they’d visit. But did they mean that or are they busy? Either way, I can always make more pasta and save some for later, right?”
“…Looks like I’ve got a few weeks before I run out. But bleh, eating just blue fruit all the time would be disgusting. At least there’s some ingredients left for pasta if I can find more eggs.”
“Seriously. They were so normal. But apparently I’m normal too. There are other Humans around here at least. But leveling? Classes? Am I an [Innkeeper]? Do I innkeep? How does that work?”
“And all because of that little Goblin. Huh.”
“I know, I know. But I was going to eat more pasta and—”
“Do not anger me further. If you refuse my simple request, I will—”
“I think I need to figure out what a good one looks like.”
“I will not be denied. Open this door or face my wrath.”
“Do I just eat what’s in the cupboard and fight dino-birds? If I can’t eat the blue fruits…”
“Senior Guardsman Relc, belay that! There’s a brawl in the marketplace. Get over there and stop the fighting!”
“It matters not. I require sustenance. Food. Provide that to me, and I shall be on my way.”
“[Basic Crafting]. Might as well give it a shot. I’m out of fruit, anyways.”
“Are you done logging out for the day yet?”
“And I’d have a team of doctors feeding me pills by the pound too.”
“She can eat my scales. Let’s go and get this over with.”
“Don’t insult the Watch Captain while we are within earshot.”
“Do not fret. The Human will not be going anywhere.”
“Aw. No. Oh no. Am I…dumber than Goblins?”
“There. I have signed us both out. Again.”
“Mistress. All I ask for is a bit of food. Provide me that and I shall be on my way.”
“Huh. Can Goblins smell poison? Wait…wait. That Relc guy said they have Skills. Do you get Skills to tell if there’s bad fruits? [Bad Fruit Detector]? No way.”
“You know we will be called upon to go after those who got away. And there is damage assessment, guard detail, investigating any burglaries during the violence…”
“I’m warning you! Come in and I’ll, I’ll…”
“Great. Thanks. Now, wanna go check on that Human? I hear—”
“Give me what I desire. Or I shall—”
“I don’t have any. Go away!”
“We’ll count your hours later, move!”
“What a pain. Let’s smack some scales-for-brains quick. Maybe we’ll still have time to go to the inn afterwards.”
“Wait a second. Maybe that could work. Let’s see. If I take this long grass and tie this knot here…”
“Aha! So that’s all it is?”
“A pity. Let’s be on our way.”
“I do not wish to become angry.”
“You look innocent. But maybe…”
“What? Some idiot had to start a fight now of all times? We were going to go back and—”
“Must taste bad, huh?”
“Healing potions are awesome.”
“I leveled up again.”
“…Poison. Gotta be.”
“They must be busy.”
“Klbkch and…Drake Guy.”
“But—we’re signed out—”
“Um. We’re closed. S-sorry.”
“Stupid thing.”
“Whoa.”
“Aw.”
“Almost.”
“…Jerk.”
“A visitor.”
“After you.”
“Relc!”
“What—what was that?”
“Hey. Who’s there?”
“No?”
“No.”
“Okay. How about…”