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Chapter 1.26 R
Ryoka completes a dangerous emergency run to the Ruins of Albez, saving the Horns of Hammerad from a Lich. She returns to the Runner's Guild, outmaneuvers her rival Persua for a lucrative job, and makes a delivery to Lady Magnolia Reinhart, who uses a powerful Skill to interrogate her.
In the Ruins of Albez, an area saturated by a leyline, the Silver-rank adventuring party Horns of Hammerad battles a powerful Lich and its undead minions. During the fight, the Minotaur captain, Calruz, suffers a severe injury from an ice spike. Ryoka arrives in the middle of the active combat zone on an Emergency Run, successfully delivering vital healing potions. Calruz drinks a potion, recovers from his grave injuries, and leads Gerial, Marian, and the rest of his fully restored party in a renewed assault against the Lich.
Having survived the battlefield delivery, Ryoka returns to the Runner's Guild. There, a lucrative delivery meant for Lady Magnolia Reinhart arrives, brought in part by a Remendia Runner. Persua and her cronies, Claudeil and Toriska, attempt to claim the prestigious job for themselves. However, the Green-haired Receptionist awards the delivery to Ryoka as a reward for her recently successful, high-risk emergency run.
Ryoka travels to Lady Magnolia Reinhart's estate to complete the delivery. Upon arriving, she is greeted by the maid Ressa and meets Magnolia herself. During their interaction, Magnolia reveals she possesses the [Sense Intentions] Skill, which she utilizes to exert pressure on Ryoka, effectively compelling the reluctant Runner to remain seated for a conversation.
Ryoka arrives at the Ruins of Albez during an active battle to deliver healing potions to the Horns of Hammerad.
A wealthy and cheerful Human noblewoman known for her eccentric taste in the color pink.
aka Lady Magnolia Reinhart, Lady Magnolia +11
Old ruins where adventurers frequently hunt monsters.
aka the old ruins, The Ruins +2
An anti-social, barefoot runner from Earth who works as a messenger in Izril.
aka City Runner, Miss Runner +15
After drinking the delivered potion, the severely wounded Minotaur Calruz heals and leads his party in an assault against the Lich.
Back at the Runner's Guild, Ryoka intercepts a high-profile delivery for Lady Magnolia Reinhart, thwarting Persua's attempt to claim the job.
Ryoka delivers the package to Magnolia Reinhart, who uses her [Sense Intentions] Skill to compel Ryoka to stay seated.
The Human vice-captain of the Horns of Hammerad.
aka the vice-captain, vice-captain of the Horns of Hammerad +10
A class specializing in speed and traversing distances.
aka Street Runners, Street Runner
A species of which Erin Solstice is a member.
aka Humans, smooth skin +4
A general martial class representing a frontline combatant.
aka [Fighter]
A general combat-oriented class.
aka [Warrior], [Warriors] +1
An unnamed receptionist at the Runner's Guild.
A high-priority courier request dispatched during a crisis.
aka Emergency Delivery
A common type of undead skeletal mage.
aka Liches, Undead Lich
Undead creatures referenced as prior threats near the inn.
aka skeleton, undead skeletons +2
A massive, bull-like sapient species.
aka Minotaurs, the Minotaur
A sapient species possessing Elven traits.
aka Half-Elf, half-Elves
A specialized school of magic taught at Wistram Academy.
aka [Elementalist]
A guild in Liscor, likely for couriers or messengers.
aka Street Runners, The Guild +6
A [Receptionist] at the Runner's Guild who manages Ryoka's jobs.
A rival runner whom Ryoka suspects holds a grudge.
aka Miss Persua, a fellow City Runner
A City Runner and crony of Persua.
A Street Runner who acts as one of Persua's sidekicks.
Lady Magnolia Reinhart's stern, spectacle-wearing Head Maid.
aka the [Maid] with the spectacles, head maid +4
A system class for female nobility.
aka [Lady], Ladies
A class related to cooking.
aka [Chef], [Chefs] +1
A system class for female household servants.
aka [Maids], [Maid] +1
An archer and member of the Horns of Hammerad.
A member of the Horns of Hammerad.
A member of the Horns of Hammerad.
One of the [Mages] in the Horns of Hammerad.
aka the wispy-haired [Mage], the [Mage] Sostrom +5
A general class for any individual who practices magic.
aka [Mage], [Mages] +3
A receptionist is a class responsible for greeting visitors and providing information, exemplified by Selys at the Adventurer's Guild.
aka The female receptionist, The receptionist +3
“Really, my dear. It’s written all over your face. But besides that, I am a [Lady], and most of us learn [Sense Intentions] quite early. And I am quite high-level at that. So, therefore, sit.”
“Better. I know how to make it.”
“I am seldom so straightforwards, but I would like to talk with you. And you are so flighty, Miss Ryoka Griffin! It is rare that I meet a young lady as interesting as yourself.”
“Very good, milady. I’m sure the color will detract from the quantity you intend to gobble down like a pig for slaughter.”
“Common? It is not in Drath, I assure you. Surely you—but you are telling the truth. How curious.”
“I’m sorry, but I really should go. I’m very busy.”
“They’re trying, but whenever they fire at that monster, it just raises a shield. It’s got more mana than all of our casters combined. We need to get in close if we want a chance.”
“He can try.”
“I don’t think this is a good idea.”
+164 more quotes →“Huh. Ice cream.”