Chapter 1.07
1.07
Erin Solstice survives a bout of food poisoning after observing a band of Goblins who can seemingly detect which blue fruits are safe to eat. Later that night, a terrifying skeletal monstrosity arrives and attempts to break into The Wandering Inn.
Summary
Growing tired of her diet of blue fruits, Erin Solstice decides to explore her new [Basic Crafting] skill. However, after gathering and eating more fruit, she becomes violently ill, quickly realizing she has suffered from food poisoning. After recovering, she notices a small Goblin Band of six by the stream near The Wandering Inn.
Fascinated and cautious, Erin watches them from the inn. She observes the Littlest Goblin in the group carefully sniffing and discarding certain blue fruits before eating. Erin deduces that some of the fruits are poisonous and that the Goblins possess a way to tell them apart, possibly through a Skill like [Detect Poison]. This revelation provides her with a method for safely gathering her own food.
Inspired to find other food sources, Erin uses her [Basic Crafting] skill to weave a crude net out of grass. She attempts to catch the large Flatfish in the stream but fails, managing only to trap a few small Rock Crabs, which she is hesitant to eat.
A brief scene shifts to the city of Liscor, where Guardsmen Relc and Klbkch are at the barracks. Their superior, Captain Z, orders Relc to break up a brawl, offering a glimpse into the daily life of the Liscor City Watch.
That night, as Erin rests inside the inn, a terrifying new threat appears. A massive Skeletal Monstrosity, a shambling horror of bones and claws, lumbers up to the inn. The chapter ends with the creature pounding on the door, trying to force its way inside while Erin is trapped within.
Major Events
Erin Gets Food Poisoning
After eating a tainted Blue Fruit, Erin Solstice becomes violently ill. She survives the ordeal and realizes that her primary food source is not consistently safe.
A Goblin Band Appears
A small Goblin Band arrives at the stream to forage. Erin observes the Littlest Goblin carefully selecting edible Blue Fruits, leading her to understand how to avoid the poisoned ones.
First Attempt at Crafting
Using her [Basic Crafting] skill, Erin weaves a grass net to catch fish. The attempt is unsuccessful, but she manages to catch a few Rock Crabs.
Captain Z of the City Watch Introduced
In Liscor, Watch Captain Z is introduced when she orders Relc to handle a brawl, providing a glimpse into the city's law enforcement.
A Monster Attacks the Inn
A massive Skeletal Monstrosity arrives at The Wandering Inn during the night. The creature begins violently pounding on the door, trying to break in.
Major Appearances
A young woman from Earth who stumbles into a fantasy world and takes refuge in an abandoned inn.
aka Erin, the young woman +31
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 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 +6
A terrifying undead creature that comes to the inn at night demanding sustenance.
aka visitor, skeletal creature +2
Minor Appearances
A pterodactyl-like flying creature that nests in the grasslands and aggressively defends its eggs.
aka giant pterodactyl
A guardsman referenced by a rookie as likely getting punishment duty for breaking windows.
aka Guardsman Relc, Senior Guardsman Relc +6
An ambush predator that disguises itself as a boulder and attacks with powerful claws and antennae.
aka crab rock-monster, giant rock crab +11
The law enforcement organization of the city of Liscor.
aka The Watch
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
A small foraging party of six Goblins operating near The Wandering Inn.
A small female Goblin who shadows the warriors and observes Erin, apparently driven by personal motives.
aka little Goblin, small Goblin +4
A skill that allows the user to create basic items.
aka [Skill — Basic Crafting], [Basic Crafting]
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 +4
An Antinium Senior Guardsman in the city’s watch; arrives at Erin’s door and greets her.
aka Senior Guardsman Klbkch, ant-man +15
Referenced
Entities by Type
Quotes
“Healing potions are awesome.”
“Stupid thing.”
“I think I need to figure out what a good one looks like.”
“They must be busy.”
“But—we’re signed out—”
“I know, I know. But I was going to eat more pasta and—”
“Um. We’re closed. S-sorry.”
“I do not wish to become angry.”
“What—what was that?”
“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.”
“Are you done logging out for the day yet?”
“We’ll count your hours later, move!”
“Relc!”
“It matters not. I require sustenance. Food. Provide that to me, and I shall be on my way.”
“No.”
“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?”
“…Poison. Gotta be.”
“Aha! So that’s all it is?”
“Almost.”
“…Jerk.”
“Alright, let’s go. Man, I really hate Captain Z.”
“I don’t have any. Go away!”
“No?”
“I leveled up again.”
“You look innocent. But maybe…”
“Maybe the poison is making the fruit like—wetter? Or it’s making the fruit weaker?”
“There. I have signed us both out. Again.”
“A pity. Let’s be on our way.”
“Don’t insult the Watch Captain while we are within earshot.”
“I will not be denied. Open this door or face my wrath.”
“A pity. But I will have you provide me with sustenance nevertheless.”
“[Basic Crafting]. Might as well give it a shot. I’m out of fruit, anyways.”
“Okay. How about…”
“And all because of that little Goblin. Huh.”
“Great. Thanks. Now, wanna go check on that Human? I hear—”
“What a pain. Let’s smack some scales-for-brains quick. Maybe we’ll still have time to go to the inn afterwards.”
“She can eat my scales. Let’s go and get this over with.”
“I’m warning you! Come in and I’ll, I’ll…”
“Give me what I desire. Or I shall—”
“…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.”
“Must taste bad, huh?”
“Aw. No. Oh no. Am I…dumber than Goblins?”
“Senior Guardsman Relc, belay that! There’s a brawl in the marketplace. Get over there and stop the fighting!”
“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…”
“After you.”
“Do not anger me further. If you refuse my simple request, I will—”
“Wait a second. Maybe that could work. Let’s see. If I take this long grass and tie this knot here…”
“Do I just eat what’s in the cupboard and fight dino-birds? If I can’t eat the blue fruits…”
“And I’d have a team of doctors feeding me pills by the pound too.”
“What? Some idiot had to start a fight now of all times? We were going to go back and—”
“Aw.”
“Hey. Who’s there?”
“This is unwise. Your insolence will only bring about more punishment.”
“Whoa.”
“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.”
“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?”
“Shut up and get moving! I need everyone there, now.”
“Do not fret. The Human will not be going anywhere.”
“A visitor.”
“Mistress. All I ask for is a bit of food. Provide me that and I shall be on my way.”