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Chapter 1.36
The geographical region surrounding Liscor that periodically floods.
aka Floodplains, the Floodplains +1
A young woman from Earth who stumbles into a fantasy world and takes refuge in an abandoned inn.
aka Erin, the traveller +64
A half-Elf mage belonging to the Horns of Hammerad who offers Ryoka a taboo alternative for her leg.
aka Ceria, Springwalker +7
The Minotaur captain of the Horns of Hammerad, who wields a massive battleaxe.
aka the Minotaur, Beriad of the House of Minos +16
An anti-social, barefoot runner from Earth who works as a messenger in Izril.
aka City Runner, Miss Runner +15
An incredibly famous and powerful half-Gazer adventurer exploring northern Izril.
aka Gazi, the female adventurer +10
A dangerous type of spider creature that lives in nests.
aka Shield Spiders, spiders +2
A guardsman referenced by a rookie as likely getting punishment duty for breaking windows.
aka Guardsman Relc, Senior Guardsman Relc +13
A general combat-oriented class.
aka [Warrior], [Warriors] +1
A class for people who operate vehicles like wagons for transport or delivery.
aka [Driver], The driver +2
“Wash the wound. I know soap is not what you put on a wound—it doesn’t matter if you’ll heal it. Wash any grit straight out. Do hurry, though. The longer the wound is exposed, the sooner it will fester.”
“You guys all say the same thing. It’s always about leveling with you. That’s not what I meant. I—I’m a killer. But I don’t want to be. And I don’t want to be a warrior, either.”
“I can’t feel anything. But it looks good. Go ahead.”
A sapient reptilian species dominant in regions south of Liscor, generally unfriendly to Humans.
aka lizards, giant lizards +3
“The Minotaur is correct, Springwalker. Clean the wound. Too bad you never took that alchemy class, eh?”
“It’s worth repaying our debt to her, but it’s too bad we can’t stay in Liscor, Calruz. You know those new ruins are nearby. It might be worth getting the drop on the other adventuring teams and exploring it first.”
“If you’re going to run, stick to the road. Monsters around here are fairly dangerous. Stay away from the big rocks. They’re actually giant monsters in disguise.”
“Let’s see if our [Wagon Driver] wants a break and get on the road if you want to follow her, Gerial. It looks like she’ll go at least forty miles before she runs out of steam.”
“Pisces did his work well, then. I thought he would. He might be an idiot, but he’s a competent one.”
“Bah, it doesn’t look that inviting anyways. It’s got holes in the roof, and if the [Necromancer]’s a customer, I shudder to think what the rest of the guests are like. Let’s go!”
“Not without a full-fighting party. There’s a reason none of the cowards around here have dared breach the upper levels yet. If we come back, it will be after we know what monsters have been sighted there and our wounded have recovered.”
“I’d say stop, but you don’t understand me, do you? Last chance!”
“If you’d been bit, the potion would have done you little good. Shield Spiders have a decently strong venom.”
“It’s strange. Up until this point, I never realized I was a murderer.”
“Not at all. But I have met many Humans. Many Humans and many races, but never one as curious as you. Many bolder or grander or more dangerous—but never one so oddly as this.”
“That’s one of the reasons why adventurers can’t heal everything. That and poison stops healing from working properly. Hey, Pisces—Pisces!”
“Krakk trees. They do burn well, but you were lucky none of them exploded. They do that quite often, and the shrapnel is deadly.”
“I could inquire within, but the owner is out.”
“Murder is the sin of taking lives that matter. We who fight such monsters are exterminators. Killers, perhaps; murderers, no. A murderer should not be suffered.”
“You are a Level 11 [Innkeeper]. I am surprised you were able to accomplish such a feat. Few would be so brave, even ten levels higher. And you are no adventurer.”
“I am pleased to meet you, Innkeeper Solstice. I am an adventurer wandering through these lands.”
“Humans. Huh. I wonder if Erin knows her?”
“I’ve held a dying friend and known pain. Try and kill me. You can’t eat a broken heart.”
“I threw rocks at the trees until they exploded. Then I picked up the branches. It’s not dangerous if you make them explode first.”
“There’s a forest over there. Bunch of trees and lots of dead wood.”
“I wanted to see if I could fight. And the spiders—they were going to follow me.”
“I guess. But I wanted to fight. To see if I could.”
“A talent for war is never wasted. What a shame you don’t see it that way.”
“I killed them all. And they—they scream when they die.”
“We’ll follow in the wagon and pick you up when you slow down. There’s over a hundred miles between here and Celum. Even I—you couldn’t run that far.”
“Does this building have anyone in it? Can we get some hot water? Or just water? We could boil our canteen water I guess.”
“Shield Spiders are considered to be a Silver-rank threat. A nest of them though…I wouldn’t be surprised if a team of Gold-rank adventurers were dispatched to handle it.”
“I’m not like you. I’m no adventurer. And I don’t want to be. That’s what I learned.”
“I don’t want to be a killer. So I guess I’m stuck as an innkeeper.”
“I am part Gazer. It is in my ancestry. You may call me by the name others not of my race give me. Gazi.”
“Don’t burn her leg off. Just get that slime—grab my arm, Ryoka.”
“[Dispel Magic]. Alright, I’m ready to put the spell back. Ryoka? How’s it feel?”
“We’ll have to dump it over the wound. Ryoka Griffin, do you need something to clench with your teeth?”
“Looks good. I’m going to dispel the magic now. Ryoka, how does it feel?”
“Do it. I’ll be fine. This—this is payback, isn’t it?”
“I have. Tumblers and performers have those kinds of Skills. Do you have the [Performer] class, Miss Ryoka?”
“Or maybe this is like Florida or California. No snow, no searing heat. That’d be nice. No, wait, Florida’s got muggy mosquitoes and crocodiles. Michigan rules. Yep, yep.”
“Practical, I suppose. I’m just surprised to hear that coming from you, Calruz.”
“I’m no fool, and the Horns of Hammerad aren’t Gold-ranked. Not yet. A proper strike force will take setting up. Let alone the provisioning. We will wait. Now, let us follow the quick Ryoka Griffin.”
“You have a Skill. [Lesser Strength]. Even so, I see you were injured.”
“I wouldn’t. It would bite and consume you first chance it got. Shield Spiders cannot be tamed. Unless you had the [Beastmaster] class, this child will eventually take your life.”
“I’m glad. Well, uh, what should we do now? It’s been a long trip, and there’s the inn or Liscor…Ryoka, did you want to, uh, do anything?”
“We’ll give the horses a stamina potion, don’t worry.”
“I don’t want to get in your way. I can probably find my way back on my own if you want to stay—”
“Um, thanks anyways, though. But if you need to rest—I know you were up all night.”
“You are full of surprises, aren’t you? And your leg doesn’t hurt? You don’t feel any twinges or pain?”
“If you like, I can end them now—”
“We have cooking supplies. Calruz has them in his bag of holding.”
“Who runs an inn with just one person? Nevermind. Uh—thanks.”
“It’s a type of running. Or—I guess you could call it a type of martial arts.”
“Another day and night of riding. Too bad we couldn’t stay at the inn.”
“I closed off all the entrances with dried grass and wood. Then I started tossing burning branches into the pit.”
“Few could best a Shield Spider with their bare hands.”
“Shield Spiders are notorious for tracking and killing prey across dozens of miles. You were wise not to run.”
“Murderer? That’s an interesting word. I would not use it to describe you.”
“My apologies. I didn’t want to offend you.”
“So I can defend myself. So I don’t get people killed for trying to protect me.”
“Killing? That’s a terrible thing to be good at. No.”
“Nice to meet you. Again. I’ve got an inn nearby. Would you…do you want something to eat?”
“…Is that your way of saying I’m an idiot?”
“Spawn. They are as dangerous as adults in numbers.”
“It wasn’t hard. I flipped it and started stomping.”
“A nest. I have heard they are a hazard around here to travellers.”
“Too bad. This—this isn’t something to be proud of.”
“Don’t you want to claim the bounty on the Shield Spiders before you go? Their carcasses will not burn up in the flames.”
“Why? Because I am a Minotaur?”
“That’s what happens when you move bone around. But now the leg can be healed properly since the bone is repaired. Let’s heal—”
“Ah. But you have done more than that. This nest was a threat to many. You eliminated it. You spoke truly: you do have a talent for fighting.”
“Yeah. It’d be bad if you fell in without seeing it first.”
“You have talent in killing things. You might be a good adventurer, especially since you wiped out a nest by yourself. Why are you ashamed of—”
“How did—I’ve never seen anyone do that.”
“Fast. But that’s why she is worthy.”
“They would have killed you.”
“Give me the potion. What’s the hold up? Come on—”
“No, I’ve just got skill. You should see me do parkour or tricking.”
“We must clean the wound first. A healing potion can accelerate an infection—”
“I assure you, it’s merely practicality.”
“I take it you’re feeling better, Ryoka?”
“We understand. I’ve broken bones before, too.”
“…Sorry. Really, I am.”
“Hey! Wait! No fair! Let me take off my armor! And my boots!”
“Oh? Then why fight? [Innkeepers] don’t level from fighting monsters.”
“What are you going to do with that?”
“Infection? What? Healing potions accelerate infections?”
“That would not be…a good outcome.”
“Vinegar. Or soap. Hot soap and water.”
“I’ll be fine. Just pour it on—fast.”
“I’m great. Better than great.”
“Yes—argh! Fuck you! I’ll kill you! You motherf—”
“I’m going to run back.”
“Come on. I’ll bury you deep.”
“Did you do that as well?”
“Where did you get the wood?”
“How do you know that about me?”
“…That I’m good at killing things.”
“And? What have you learned?”
“You might call them that.”
“Are you going to pull me up?”
“Dunno. I could raise it.”
“That would be most welcome.”
“Then why fight? Why not run?”
“Did you do this? By yourself?”
“…There’s a bounty on Shield Spiders?”
“Dead gods, he’s right.”
“I’ve gotta run. Sorry but—”
“…Does anyone smell smoke?”
“I killed them.”
“Thanks. I’ve never met anyone like you.”
“Thank you. I really mean it.”
“Go to Rhir, Pisces.”
“Lucky I wasn’t, then.”
“Yeah, probably. This was a stupid idea.”
“I’ve heard of that.”
“Enough words. Run already!”
“Oh god. Is that armor?”
“Kingslayer Spiders? No—Shield Spiders.”
“I see. Clever.”
“Yeah. I had a healing potion.”
“Okay. Thanks for telling me.”
“They did explode.”
“May I ask how?”
“What a curious Human you are.”
“Oh? I’m Erin Solstice. A…an [Innkeeper].”
“I see it.”
“Okay. Okay then. Follow me.”
“No, because you’re you.”
“S-sorry.”
“How’s it feel—”
“Yes, I saw.”
“It's fine.”
“Hold it.”
“I’m fine.”
“Ceria—now.”
“None.”
“[Dangersense].”
“…Go away.”
“Babies.”
“Of course.”
“They’re babies.”
“Nonsense.”
“Marital what?”
“Par—what?”
“Wanna bet?”
“Ponies!”
“Oh yeah? Why?”
“The flesh—”
“I wish—”
“What?”
“What?”
“No problem.”
“Sure?”
“What?”
“Oh god.”
“Hello there.”
“Thanks.”
“Oh?”
“Ah.”
“Ah.”
“Hello.”
“Yeah.”