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Chapter 1.20 R
Ryoka Griffin establishes herself as a capable Runner in Remendia, navigating guild politics and brushing off attempts at friendship from fellow Runner Garia Strongheart. During a long-distance run to Wales, she survives a goblin ambush on the road. Despite achieving extraordinary physical feats, Ryoka uses sheer willpower to block the System's notifications, stubbornly refusing to accept a new class and skill.
Ryoka Griffin operates out of the Runner's Guild in the city of Remendia. Due to her Asian features, locals frequently mistake her for a Drathian. As she takes on delivery jobs, she regularly interacts with a relentlessly friendly Female Receptionist and navigates the local Runner hierarchy. At the guild, Ryoka meets Garia Strongheart, an incredibly strong, friendly farm girl who persistently tries to befriend her despite Ryoka's cold and distant demeanor. Ryoka also clashes with Fals, a passive-aggressive senior Runner who attempts to dictate which jobs newcomers are allowed to take. Ignoring his unwritten rules, Ryoka chooses jobs based on her own preferences.
Taking a delivery, Ryoka sets out on a thirty-mile run from Remendia to the neighboring city of Wales. Along the way, she contemplates the lack of classic fantasy species like Elves and Dwarves, comparing her current world to Tolkien's Lord of the Rings. Her run is violently interrupted when she is ambushed by a group of Goblins and a larger Hobgoblin hiding in the tall grass near Celum. Relying on her speed and endurance, she manages to survive and escape the ambush, eventually reaching Wales and resting at a local inn.
As a result of her continuous barefoot running and survival against the monsters, Ryoka triggers a System notification. The voice in her head attempts to grant her the [Barefoot Runner] class and a new Skill, [Runner's—]. In a display of sheer willpower and stubbornness, Ryoka actively suppresses the voice in her mind. She successfully blocks the notifications, refusing to accept the System's mechanics or allow herself to level up.
Ryoka takes jobs at the Remendia Runner's Guild, brushing off the aggressive gatekeeping of senior Runner Fals and the persistent friendliness of Garia Strongheart.
An anti-social, barefoot runner from Earth who works as a messenger in Izril.
aka City Runner, Miss Runner +15
A sturdy, friendly Runner who carries massive loads and persistently tries to befriend Ryoka.
aka Garia, Miss Garia +2
A guild in Liscor, likely for couriers or messengers.
aka Street Runners, The Guild +6
While running thirty miles to the city of Wales, Ryoka is ambushed by a group of Goblins and a Hobgoblin hiding in the tall grass. She manages to outrun them and survive.
After her strenuous run and survival, the System attempts to grant Ryoka the [Barefoot Runner] class and a new Skill. Through sheer willpower, she rejects the notification and refuses to level up.
A specialized running class for those who run without footwear.
aka [Barefoot Runner], Barefoot Runner Class
“Great! I’ll let you know when it comes up.”
“Maybe if we get a famous Courier like Tritel, the Moonlight Rider, he’ll take a look, but otherwise, I bet it’s a prank. Like asking someone to visit the moon.”
“Right, well, it would just be best if you let another Runner take the request next time. Not that you don’t have a right to it—it’s just that we like to share the request. Give others a chance to take it easy, okay?”
“Very nasty place. More Runners have died there than—well, it’s bad. Tons of monsters live around the area. It’s a Gold-rank threat. Or…Named-rank. Even a Courier wouldn’t do that lightly. How much do they want?”
“Good, good. I was wondering if you needed any advice, what with you being so new. Normally, most Runners begin as Street Runners first. But you impressed the Guildmaster so much you made City Runner in two weeks. It was that or you’d run the rest of the Street Runners out of business!”
“Eh. They weren’t that fast.”
“Yeah. Goblins. I ran into a small tribe outside of Celum in the tall grass. A Hob, some Goblins. One had a bow. They jumped me, but I got out of it. The Watch knows, but put up a notice.”
“We just finished a run to a group of adventurers out near the old ruins. Albez? They bought a bunch of potions and supplies. And tipped well, so we’re going to celebrate.”
“Very well. I’ll witness your claim.”
+57 more quotes →“I’m just slower with shoes, that’s all.”