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Chapter 1.48 R
In Esthelm, Ryoka Griffin stuns the Adventurer's Guild by defeating Silver-rank Yvlon Byres in an unarmed sparring match. The situation escalates when Cervial uses [Appraisal] on Ryoka, revealing to everyone's shock that she possesses absolutely no classes or levels. Distressed by the public exposure, Ryoka flees the city toward Liscor, prompting Persua and her lackeys to pursue her.
In the city of Esthelm, Garia arrives carrying a heavy shipment of sugar. Meanwhile, at the Adventurer's Guild, Ryoka Griffin spends time around several Silver-rank adventurer teams, including the Horns of Hammerad, Silver Spears, and Flawless Flights. During these interactions, Ceria Springwalker is noted to be a specialized [Cryomancer], and Yvlon Byres is introduced as a skilled adventurer whose brother is a famous Gold-rank [Knight].
Tensions and curiosity culminate in a sparring match between Ryoka and Yvlon. Despite being unarmored and facing a well-equipped opponent, Ryoka utilizes mixed martial arts and Muay Thai techniques to systematically dismantle Yvlon's defenses. She successfully defeats the Silver-rank adventurer, knocking her to the ground and leaving the spectators stunned. Yvlon sustains minor injuries during the bout but is quickly treated with a healing potion.
Following the fight, Cervial decides to investigate Ryoka's unexpected combat prowess by using his [Appraisal] Skill on her. To the absolute shock of the gathered adventurers, Cervial publicly reveals that Ryoka possesses zero levels and holds no classes whatsoever. This revelation completely upends the adventurers' understanding of the world, as living without a class is considered virtually impossible.
Overwhelmed and deeply distressed by the public exposure of her classless status, Ryoka abruptly flees Esthelm. She sets off on a desperate run south toward Liscor and the Blood Fields to escape the ensuing attention. Seeing an opportunity to capitalize on her rival's sudden flight, Persua quickly gathers her lackeys, Toriska and Claudeil, and departs the city in pursuit of the fleeing Runner.
Garia arrives in the city of Esthelm to deliver a heavy shipment of sugar.
Ryoka engages in a sparring match with the Silver-rank adventurer Yvlon Byres. Using unarmed mixed martial arts, Ryoka successfully defeats Yvlon and knocks her to the ground.
The aristocratic captain of the Silver Spears who seeks out Ryoka Griffin.
aka Yvlon, Captain of the Silver Spears +4
The Minotaur captain of the Horns of Hammerad, who wields a massive battleaxe.
aka the Minotaur, Beriad of the House of Minos +16
A half-Elf mage belonging to the Horns of Hammerad who offers Ryoka a taboo alternative for her leg.
aka Ceria, Springwalker +7
Following the sparring match, Cervial uses his [Appraisal] Skill on Ryoka. He publicly reveals the shocking truth that Ryoka possesses absolutely no levels or classes.
Deeply distressed by the revelation of her classless status and the crowd's reaction, Ryoka immediately flees Esthelm. She heads in the direction of Liscor and the Blood Fields.
Capitalizing on Ryoka's sudden flight, Persua gathers Toriska and Claudeil. The trio departs Esthelm to chase after the fleeing Runner.
A city to the north of Liscor that is a common destination for Humans.
The Human vice-captain of the Horns of Hammerad.
aka the vice-captain, vice-captain of the Horns of Hammerad +10
A magical potion that can heal injuries and cure ailments like poison.
aka Healing potion, cool liquid +8
Mixed Martial Arts, a combat sport from Earth.
aka Mixed Martial Arts
A lethal striking martial art from Earth heavily practiced by Ryoka.
A high-level elite classification tier for adventurers.
aka Gold-rank adventurer
A higher rank of Adventuring team.
aka Silver, Silver-rank adventurer
A massive, bull-like sapient species.
aka Minotaurs, the Minotaur
A sapient species possessing Elven traits.
aka Half-Elf, half-Elves
A guild in Liscor, likely for couriers or messengers.
aka Street Runners, The Guild +6
A massive mountain range that bisects the continent of Izril.
aka The High Passes, the High Passes
A rival runner whom Ryoka suspects holds a grudge.
aka Miss Persua, a fellow City Runner
A wealthy and cheerful Human noblewoman known for her eccentric taste in the color pink.
aka Lady Magnolia Reinhart, Lady Magnolia +11
A city adjacent to the Floodplains, culturally aligned with Drakes and not friendly to Humans.
aka City of Liscor, the city +8
A sturdy, friendly Runner who carries massive loads and persistently tries to befriend Ryoka.
aka Garia, Miss Garia +2
A Human whose past racist remarks are remembered by Erin.
aka Archer Captain, the archer-captain +3
A large, competent Silver-rank adventuring party led by Calruz.
aka The Horns, Silver-rank team +6
A Silver-rank adventuring team captained by Yvlon Byres.
aka the Silver Spears
A Silver-rank adventurer team captained by Cervial Dermondy.
aka the Flawless Flights
One of the [Mages] in the Horns of Hammerad.
aka the wispy-haired [Mage], the [Mage] Sostrom +5
A spell that entirely mutes a target's ability to make sound.
aka [Silence]
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
A Street Runner who acts as one of Persua's sidekicks.
A City Runner and crony of Persua.
A species of which Erin Solstice is a member.
aka Humans, smooth skin +4
A specialized mage class focused on ice and frost magic.
aka [Cryomancer]
A system class for female household servants.
aka [Maids], [Maid] +1
A lethal System class specialized in stealth and killing.
aka [Assassin], [Assassins]
“You do. You both look—way better than I do. Or Persua. Or anyone, really. I don’t see why you want to fight her.”
“Maybe. Maybe not. She just—reminds me of people I don’t like. And she looks too nice for an adventurer. I don’t like nice people. They’re always hiding something. It’s always a mask, right? Like Fals.”
“If Miss Ryoka Griffin says she’s confident, I will trust her word, Ceria.”
“I am merely stating the truth. Your fists would do little against most monsters my team faces. Less, since you are female and thus weaker.”
“I don’t know what it must have been like, going through the High Passes. You didn’t have more than scrapes on you, but Eater Goats, Gargoyles?”
“Enough! I won’t stand here and listen to this. If you want a fight, try your fists against my axe, girl.”
“It’s not about levels. Your stupid little system doesn’t interest me. I don’t believe in needing levels or classes. It’s all stupid, and it makes you cowards. Silver-rank? Gold-rank? You just use those words because you don’t have the guts to fight.”
“May we meet in new forests, Ryoka Griffin. If you want to talk…find us in Liscor. But do any of that again and I’ll take you to task, not Calruz or Yvlon. And I don’t punch.”
“I’m taking her seriously, believe me. But I want to see what fighting someone in armor is like. And besides…you’ve never seen me fight, have you?”
+202 more quotes →“She ran in this morning, after running from just outside of Celum all the way here. Nonstop. She nearly got killed by the monsters, and I think—she’s a great Runner. Saved our lives.”