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Chapter 1.12
Erin explores the market in Liscor before being ambushed by Goblins on her way back to the inn. Relc arrives in time to save her, dispatching two of the Goblins before escorting her the rest of the way. Meanwhile, the Goblin Chieftain discovers that some of his tribe are missing.
At dawn, a sleepy Goblin Warrior stands guard outside his tribe's cave. Inside, the Goblin Chieftain awakens and realizes that several of his goblins are missing from the camp.
Meanwhile, Erin explores the city of Liscor. Taking in the sights, she compares the city's architecture to that of Europe on Earth. She visits the market and speaks with Krshia at Krshia's Silverfang Goods, where she learns that the xenophobic Drake shopkeeper she previously encountered is named Lism.
After finishing her business in the city, Erin begins her trek back to the inn. During her journey, she is ambushed by three Goblins—the littlest Goblin and two older Goblins—who attempt to steal her belongings.
Back in Liscor, Relc abruptly leaves a conversation with a blue-scaled Drake and a green Drake in the guard mess hall. He sprints out into the fields to check on Erin and arrives just in time to interrupt the Goblin ambush. Using his [Iron Scales] skill, Relc effortlessly kills and beheads the two older Goblins, though the littlest Goblin survives the encounter.
Relc escorts Erin the rest of the way, ensuring she safely returns to the inn. Following the harrowing event, Erin receives a system notification that she has reached level 6 in her [Innkeeper] class.
The Goblin Chieftain wakes up in his cave and discovers that several goblins are missing from the tribe.
Erin visits the market in Liscor, comparing the city to Europe, and learns the name of the xenophobic shopkeeper, Lism, from Krshia.
A young woman from Earth who stumbles into a fantasy world and takes refuge in an abandoned inn.as
aka Erin, the traveller +64
A city adjacent to the Floodplains, culturally aligned with Drakes and not friendly to Humans.
aka City of Liscor, the city +8
A small, child-like Goblin who attacks Erin out of grief and is spared by her.
aka Littlest Goblin, The Littlest Goblin +15
Relc leaves his fellow guards at the mess hall and runs out into the fields to find Erin.
While walking back to the inn, Erin is attacked by three Goblins attempting to steal from her.
Relc arrives and uses his Iron Scales skill to kill and behead the two older Goblins, saving Erin.
After Relc escorts her safely back to the inn, Erin levels up in her Innkeeper class.
A guardsman referenced by a rookie as likely getting punishment duty for breaking windows.
aka Guardsman Relc, Senior Guardsman Relc +13
A class focused on running inns, hospitality, and tending to guests and establishments.
aka [Innkeeper], Innkeeper (class) +6
A tall female Gnoll shopkeeper in the market who runs the stall 'Krshia's Silverfang Goods'. She is direct and attempts to get Erin to shop at her stall.
aka Krshia, The Gnoll shopkeeper +13
A belligerent Drake shopkeeper in the Liscor market who cheats Erin.
aka The Drake shopkeeper, The Drake +8
A male and female Goblin who 'made' the littlest Goblin, acting as her parents or creators. They bully her but also provide for her. They instigated the stone-throwing attack on Erin to steal her food and were subsequently hunted down and killed by Relc.
aka the two older Goblins, Two Ambushing Goblins +3
A powerful and savage Goblin warrior who breaks into The Wandering Inn and attacks Erin, serving as the chapter's primary antagonist.
aka The Chieftain, the Goblin +11
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 large stall in the market run by the Gnoll, Krshia Silverfang. It sells a variety of items, including food.
aka Silverfang Goods
A sapient reptilian species dominant in regions south of Liscor, generally unfriendly to Humans.
aka lizards, giant lizards +3
A species of tall, bipedal hyena-like humanoids covered in fur.
aka hyena-people, dog-people +8
Small green humanoids with red eyes and sharp teeth that chased and slashed at Erin.
aka Goblins, little green things +16
A high-level defensive skill possessed by Relc, seemingly an upgrade to [Thick Scales]. It makes his scales extremely durable, preventing him from being easily cut. Relc gained it from his [Sergeant] class.
aka [Iron Scales]
“Two coppers per ear…nah. Stick. Stick. You’ve gotta put them on sticks and—you know what? She can figure out how she wants to mount them.”
“Got you bastards. You can’t run from Relc! Damn, I thought there were three of you? Whatever. If Erin doesn’t love this—now I need to find some wood. Damn. I should be having dinner!”
“It was nothing. They’re no threat to me or anyone with a few levels in any warrior class. But don’t worry about those pests. I said I’d make it up to you, didn’t I? I’ll do something about them.”
“They’re interesting and entertaining, but they don’t have much inside their fleshy heads. I’d never trust a Human to have my back. Drakes stick together and Humans do their thing in the north, am I right?”
“And, uh, I’d like some oil too. Do you have another jar…?”
“Typical Humans. Walking in here, stinking up the market, and insulting any non-Humans you find. You should be grateful the Guard doesn’t run you out of the city! First that damn [Necromancer] comes here, and now this smelly one that can’t even read.”
“Still, she’s interesting. Erin, or whatever her name is. She makes a mean plate of pasta, let me tell you. And she’s tougher than she looks—I didn’t think any Human could survive out in the Floodplains that long. She’s funny too.”
“Can I get you anything? What are you looking for?”
“I really didn’t mean it. It’s just—[Necromancers], y’know? They’re dangerous. And it’s best to kill them on sight. You ever seen a thousand zombies trying to eat anything in sight? Even if they’re low-level, even if they play nice, I could never trust a [Necromancer].”
+136 more quotes →“Especially not if they’re Human.”