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Chapter 1.47 R
Ryoka and Ceria share breakfast at the Adventurer's Guild before being joined by a group of Silver-rank captains debating an expedition to the Ruins of Albez. Yvlon Byres takes a special interest in Ryoka, prompting the antisocial runner to challenge the noblewoman to a sparring match.
In the massive cafeteria of the Esthelm Adventurer's Guild, Ryoka Griffin and Ceria Springwalker ate breakfast while discussing the mechanics of magic. Ceria explained how levels and spells intertwined, revealing that she had recently learned the [Fireballs] spell upon reaching Level 18 in the [Elementalist] class.
Soon after, Calruz approached their table alongside several Silver-rank captains, including Cervial, Gregor, Menes, and Rois. The captains had spent the morning debating a potential expedition into the Ruins of Albez. However, they were hesitant to proceed due to the ruin's deadly reputation; the adventurer Charlez reported that his entire team had been killed and reanimated as Zombies almost immediately upon entering. During the conversation, Rois correctly identified the terrifying, flesh-eating monsters Ryoka had previously encountered on the road as Eater Goats.
Yvlon Byres, the aristocratic captain of the Silver Spears, then introduced herself to Ryoka. Yvlon revealed her connections to House Byres and expressed a keen interest in the runner, implicitly tying back to Magnolia Reinhart's ongoing search for her. While Calruz openly praised Ryoka's fearlessness to the other captains, Ryoka quickly became drained by the large group dynamic.
Irritated by Yvlon's probing and her own antisocial tendencies, Ryoka grew aggressive. Tiring of the conversation, she abruptly challenged the armored noblewoman to a mixed martial arts sparring match.
While eating in the Adventurer's Guild cafeteria, Ceria explains the mechanics of leveling to Ryoka, noting she learned the [Fireballs] spell at Level 18.
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
A half-Elf mage belonging to the Horns of Hammerad who offers Ryoka a taboo alternative for her leg.
aka Ceria, Springwalker +4
After hearing of Ryoka's encounters, Rois identifies the screaming, flesh-eating creatures she fought as Eater Goats.
Yvlon Byres introduces herself, revealing her ties to House Byres and taking a pointed interest in Ryoka.
Drained by the socializing and annoyed by Yvlon's probing, Ryoka aggressively challenges the noblewoman to a sparring match.
A guild hall in Liscor where adventurers gather, accept quests, and turn in bounties.
aka the Guild
The scarred captain of the Swordlock Dogs who correctly identifies the Eater Goats Ryoka encountered.
aka Captain Rois, scarred man +1
A burly, axe-wielding Silver-rank captain who refuses to enter the Ruins of Albez.
aka the axe-captain, Captain of the Silver-rank team +1
A Silver-rank [Mage] captain who decides against exploring the Ruins of Albez.
aka Captain Menes, the mage captain +2
One of the [Mages] in the Horns of Hammerad.
aka the wispy-haired [Mage], the [Mage] Sostrom +5
The Human vice-captain of the Horns of Hammerad.
aka the vice-captain, vice-captain of the Horns of Hammerad +10
Old ruins where adventurers frequently hunt monsters.
aka the old ruins, The Ruins +2
A city to the north of Liscor that is a common destination for Humans.
A large, competent Silver-rank adventuring party led by Calruz.
aka The Horns, Silver-rank team +6
A species of which Erin Solstice is a member.
aka Humans, smooth skin +4
A type of dangerous monster living in the plains.
aka Carn Wolves, Big Bad Wolf
A type of beast known for being exceptionally aggressive and uncouth.
aka Eater Goats, flesh-eating goats
Massive, stone-skinned monsters native to the High Passes that hunt anything entering their territory.
aka Gargoyles
An undead creature Erin considers a real threat, unlike mundane corpses.
aka Zombies, zombies +3
A general class for any individual who practices magic.
aka [Mage], [Mages] +3
A combat leadership class focused on archery.
aka [Archer Captain]
A specialized school of magic taught at Wistram Academy.
aka [Elementalist]
An elite classification for the most powerful and famous adventurers in the world.
aka Named-rank Adventurer
A high-level elite classification tier for adventurers.
aka Gold-rank adventurer
A higher rank of Adventuring team.
aka Silver, Silver-rank adventurer
A rank of Adventuring team.
aka Bronze-ranked
“She will survive. She is a Human worthy of my admiration and respect. She will survive.”
“I told her it would not matter. This Runner is no coward like the others. Mistake or not, she will survive the journey. And meanwhile, we have an expedition to prepare.”
“But Gargoyles? I’ve never seen one up close. What were they like?”
“Only if you’re taking the worst view of it.”
“Why, I’d love to have a sparring match. Tell me, have you ever heard the word MMA?”
“I don’t. Stop talking in riddles and spell it out for me.”
“Does it? Not in my opinion. The Ruins are still too dangerous.”
“The very same. Her name is Ryoka Griffin, and she is fearless.”
“Her business is her own. If Magnolia Reinhart seeks Ryoka Griffin, she should either respect her privacy or seek her outright.”
+108 more quotes →“Oh, this famous book that was popular when my grandmother was a child. I thought it died out, but I run into people who swear by it now and then. It has all kinds of notions about how levelling works. Some people—they claim that we all have a set amount of levels in us. If we gain too many levels in a bunch of different classes, we’ll eventually run out. The Book of Levels. Never heard of it?”