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Chapter 1.51
Ksmvr's ambush for Erin is thwarted when Relc and Gazi arrive at the inn, forcing the Antinium to abort his plan. Inside, Erin uses her [Immortal Moment] skill to sing emotionally resonant songs from Earth for her diverse guests, earning her a level up.
At the Wandering Inn, Ksmvr lies in wait to spring a trap on Erin Solstice. He has recently finished a brutal interrogation of Pawn, resulting in the Worker losing three of his arms and part of a foot. Despite the severe torture, Pawn manages to survive and successfully solidifies his newfound individuality.
Ksmvr's ambush plans are ruined when Relc Grasstongue and the Named Adventurer Gazi Pathseeker arrive at the inn. Using his [Dangersense], Relc detects Ksmvr and aggressively reveals his own high class levels and rare skills, including [Triple Thrust]. After calculating the immense threat posed by both the veteran Guardsman and the Half-Gazer, Ksmvr wisely decides to abort his trap and stand down.
Meanwhile, several members of the Horns of Hammerad attempt to reach Liscor for various reasons. Calruz walks toward the city seeking a death duel, while Yvlon and Cervial run to the gates searching for Erin. However, all of them are forced to turn back because the city gates remain firmly closed.
Inside the Wandering Inn, a diverse crowd of humans, Drakes, Gnolls, and half-Elves settles in. To soothe her guests, Erin activates her [Immortal Moment] skill and sings a selection of songs from her home world. Her renditions of "Over the Rainbow," "A Thousand Years," "Hallelujah," and "Here I Am Lord" deeply move the listeners, carrying heavy emotional undertones. Following this magical and poignant performance, Erin successfully levels up to [Innkeeper] Level 15.
Relc and Gazi arrive at the inn, and Relc uses his skills to intimidate Ksmvr into abandoning his trap for Erin.
Small inn where Erin is present; currently occupied by her. Noted by the Watch as having been abandoned years ago but Erin is using it; the Drake and Klbkch enter here to investigate.
aka the inn, Abandoned hilltop inn +27
An Antinium Prognugator tasked by the Queen with handling surface affairs and hunting down Aberrations.
aka Prognugator, the Prognugator +3
A young woman from Earth who stumbles into a fantasy world and takes refuge in an abandoned inn.
aka Erin, the traveller +64
Yvlon, Cervial, and Calruz attempt to reach Liscor to find Erin or seek battle, but are turned back by the closed city gates.
Erin activates her Immortal Moment skill and sings several emotionally powerful Earth songs to her gathered guests.
Following her musical performance in the inn, Erin levels up to Innkeeper Level 15.
A guardsman referenced by a rookie as likely getting punishment duty for breaking windows.
aka Guardsman Relc, Senior Guardsman Relc +11
The Minotaur captain of the Horns of Hammerad, who wields a massive battleaxe.
aka the Minotaur, Beriad of the House of Minos +16
The Human vice-captain of the Horns of Hammerad.
aka the vice-captain, vice-captain of the Horns of Hammerad +10
A class skilled with spears.
aka [Spearmaster]
An incredibly famous and powerful half-Gazer adventurer exploring northern Izril.
aka Gazi, the female adventurer +10
A class associated with members of the city watch, held by Relc.
aka [Guardsman], [Guards] +2
A half-Elf mage belonging to the Horns of Hammerad who offers Ryoka a taboo alternative for her leg.
aka Ceria, Springwalker +7
A polite, blue-scaled Drake who is the highest-leveled [Tactician] in Liscor. He is roped into playing a high-stakes chess game against Erin by his uncle, Lism.
aka The Olesm, the Drake +6
The aristocratic captain of the Silver Spears who seeks out Ryoka Griffin.
aka Yvlon, Captain of the Silver Spears +4
A Human whose past racist remarks are remembered by Erin.
aka Archer Captain, the archer-captain +3
A sapient reptilian species dominant in regions south of Liscor, generally unfriendly to Humans.
aka lizards, giant lizards +3
A massive, bull-like sapient species.
aka Minotaurs, the Minotaur
A species of tall, bipedal hyena-like humanoids covered in fur.
aka hyena-people, dog-people +8
A rare hybrid species possessing multiple magical eyes.
aka Gazer, the half-Gazer +1
A class focused on running inns, hospitality, and tending to guests and establishments.
aka [Innkeeper], Innkeeper (class) +5
A general combat-oriented class.
aka [Warrior], [Warriors]
A skill that alerts the user to nearby danger or powerful opponents.
aka [Dangersense], [Skill – Dangersense obtained!]
A large, competent Silver-rank adventuring party led by Calruz.
aka The Horns, Silver-rank team +4
A specific group or type of Antinium to which Klbkch belongs.
aka The Antinium, the Hive +3
Antinium that break from their programming, go mad, and violently attack everything around them.
aka Aberrations
The lowest caste of the Antinium, bred purely for manual labor and simple tasks.
aka Workers
A class used as an example by Klbkch to illustrate the variability of skill acquisition within the leveling system.
aka [Soldier], Soldiers +2
A title or class of authority within the Antinium hierarchy held by Klbkch under the Queen's command.
A light and happy song with a sad undercurrent that Erin Solstice sings to her guests.
aka Over the Rainbow, Somewhere over the rainbow way up high…
A deeply emotional song of eternity and memory sung by Erin Solstice.
aka A Thousand Years
A Gnoll shopkeeper in Liscor who is friendly with Erin.
aka the Gnoll, Gnoll [Shopkeeper] +2
A member of the City Guard who was apparently traumatized by Relc's reckless dagger-flipping on the day he signed up.
aka Gnoll guardsman, gate guard
The skeletal remains of a person that Erin discovered in an upstairs bedroom of the inn.
aka the skeleton, a pile of bones +18
A song from Erin's original world.
A church song from Erin's original world.
A song by Lady Gaga.
A chess opening.
A chess opening.
A chess opening.
A chess opening.
A species of large, sentient insectoid people; one arrives at Erin’s door with a companion.
aka giant insect, Ants +27
A species of which Erin Solstice is a member.
aka Humans, smooth skin +4
A sapient species possessing Elven traits.
aka Half-Elf, half-Elves
“I am individual. I am Antinium.”
“What happened?”
“I was asked questions. I was tested. I passed.”
“Is he coming after you? Ksmvr?”
“He—the Prognugator let me go. He let me go. I am individual. Not Aberration. He let me go.”
“Erin—”
“Who is this?”
“Pawn. This is Pawn. He’s a Worker.”
“No.”
+142 more quotes →“The individual known as Pawn is no longer a Worker.”