Inscribing...
Inscribing...
Chapter 1.19 R
An anti-social, barefoot runner arrives in the city of Celum to report a monster threat and complete a delivery. She visits the lavish estate of the eccentric noblewoman Magnolia Reinhart, where she successfully secures her payment seal. At the chapter's conclusion, the runner is revealed to be Ryoka Griffin, a young woman originally from Earth.
An unnamed, barefoot runner arrives at the independent city-state of Celum after a difficult journey. At the city gates, she encounters Wesle, a young Guardsman of the Watch. The runner urgently reports a threat on the road involving a Goblin group led by a Hobgoblin. Wesle attempts to handle the report, highlighting the logistical challenges between the local Watch and the Adventurer's Guild in dealing with monstrous threats like Carn Wolves and Creler.
After dealing with the guards, the runner proceeds to her actual destination: Magnolia Reinhart's Mansion. The estate is incredibly wealthy, and the runner is escorted inside to meet Lady Magnolia Reinhart, a cheerful Human noblewoman famous for her eccentric obsession with the color pink. Magnolia is accompanied by her stern, spectacle-wearing Head Maid, Ressa. During the meeting, Magnolia casually offers the runner a glass of Amentus Wine, a highly expensive beverage famously distilled from poison.
The runner completes her delivery, handing over her missive and receiving a Runner Seal in return, which guarantees her payment. Throughout the interaction, the runner's internal monologue reveals her highly cynical and anti-social nature, as well as her frustration with rival runners like Persua.
As the chapter concludes, the narrative officially reveals the unnamed runner's identity as Ryoka Griffin. It is also disclosed that she is not originally from Izril, but rather from the USA on Earth, and she still considers New York to be the greatest city in the world.
The barefoot runner arrives at the gates of Celum and reports a Goblin and Hobgoblin sighting to a young guardsman named Wesle.
An anti-social, barefoot runner from Earth who works as a messenger in Izril.
aka City Runner, Miss Runner +15
A wealthy and cheerful Human noblewoman known for her eccentric taste in the color pink.
aka Lady Magnolia Reinhart, Lady Magnolia +11
An independent city-state located near the High Passes.
The runner travels to Magnolia Reinhart's Mansion to complete a message delivery, meeting Lady Magnolia and her Head Maid, Ressa.
During their meeting, Lady Magnolia offers the runner a glass of Amentus Wine, a luxurious drink distilled from poison.
The runner successfully completes her task, receiving a Runner Seal to guarantee her payment before departing the estate.
The anti-social runner is finally named as Ryoka Griffin, and it is revealed that she originates from the USA on Earth.
An incredibly wealthy estate owned by Lady Magnolia in Celum.
A system class for female household servants.
aka [Maids], [Maid] +1
A system class for senior male household staff.
aka [Butler], [Butlers]
A system class for female nobility.
aka [Lady], Ladies
A system class for the senior female servant of a household.
aka [Head Maid]
A species whose chieftain was defeated by Erin, earning her a bounty.
aka Hob, Hobgoblins
A broad profession of individuals who transport goods, letters, and magical items over distances.
aka Runners, [Skill: Runner's—] +2
A young guard at the gates of Celum who attempts to handle a Goblin threat report.
aka Guardsman Wesle, the [Guardsman]
Lady Magnolia Reinhart's stern, spectacle-wearing Head Maid.
aka the [Maid] with the spectacles, head maid +4
A class associated with members of the city watch, held by Relc.
aka [Guardsman], [Guards] +4
Small green humanoids with red eyes and sharp teeth that chased and slashed at Erin.
aka Goblins, little green things +16
“Hobgoblin? Two dozen Goblins…another tribe. Dead gods, and there are [Traders] on the road. Where, exactly?”
“I hadn’t expected you so soon! But where are my manners? Magnolia Reinhart, at your service! You are the City Runner I’ve been expecting, yes?”
“Now, where did they put the seal? Normally, I’d leave this all up to my [Head Maid], Ressa, but I just knew it was my delivery. Hm…hmm…here!”
“Won’t you stay and have a glass? I would hate to send you on your way without a little reward.”
“Or Persua, that sallow bitch, tipped them off. Nah, nevermind. Even she doesn’t talk to Goblins.”
“That’s not good. We need to send a patrol out and hire a Bronze-rank team. Silver, maybe…you outran them, Miss? Did they have bows?”
“Then at least take this gift for your trouble. No, no! I insist.”
“Well, I suppose—but no, I don’t believe I need—well, at the moment no, but it would be a shame too—no. I suppose not.”
“If you can circle back this way, Miss—I’m Guardsman Wesle! Any help you can render the Watch would be greatly—”
“The wine, you see? It’s distilled from a very poisonous fruit—the Amentus fruit, I think they call it. So hard to get a hold of, but I did promise! And wouldn’t you know it, but I drank the last glass yesterday. And so I put in my request, and here you are!”
“I’m on a priority delivery! For Magnolia Reinhart!”
“Goblins. A few miles outside the city. A group jumped me.”
“I need to inform the Watch Sergeant. And—could you wait here, Miss? I’ll need you to show me the rough area where they are for the Adventurer’s Guild and the Watch—”
“Sorry, I wouldn’t know the exact spot. Just over there. They probably ran off. Listen—I’m a City Runner. I’ve got to go.”
“Oh, do shut up, Ressa. You scared her off. Bare feet? Well, I have met her. Now, let’s see about entertaining Pryde, and if she disparages this drink, I shall toss it in her face.”
“No…I don’t know, two dozen? And a big one, a Hob?”
“I can’t thank you enough for bringing this in time for brunch, Miss Runner. I’m entertaining several of my friends, and I promised them I’d share a glass of this delightful drink with them. I would hate to be made a liar, and they would never let me live it down. Especially Pryde. I know it was somewhat exorbitant to send for, but it is so delicious!”
“…Sorry. I have more deliveries to make.”
“Oh, don’t worry about that. I have plenty of servants who can deal with little stains. Please, come in, come in!”
“Thank you very much, Miss Runner! Are you new to the region? I confess, I haven’t seen you around before, and I make it a point to get to know the best City Runners in the area.”
“Well, that didn’t work out like you hoped. So much for the charming [Lady] beloved by all Runners.”
“Hm? Something wrong, Miss Runner?”
“Goblins? How many? Are you hurt, Miss?”
“Here, all in good order.”
“Oh my! Are you here with the delivery already?”
“Oh. Of course. Seals. It’s been so long since I—I’d completely forgotten. Please come in while I fetch it.”
“Please tell the Guild that I’m very happy with their efficiency.”
“Whew. So that was my first ambush.”
“City Runner at your service.”
“One or two. They missed.”
“The—tall grass over there? Only three miles?”
“Do you have another request?”
“But the Goblins—”
“Beautiful, isn’t it?”
“Mm. Your seal?”
“Nice try.”
“Hoy there.”
“I’m new.”
“Lady Reinhart?”
“Um…thanks. Bye.”