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“Argh! I’ve gone blind!” Olesm’s first reaction upon putting on the ring was to roll about on the ground and scream. He felt like someone was stabbing his eyes out with a toothpick. Everything was spinning, confusing—blurring! He tried to focus his eyes on his claws, the sky, anything, but he didn’t see what he […]

Of all the inns in Liscor, it was fair to say the Tailless Thief run by Peslas was without dispute the best. No other inn had the same quality of food prepared by a [Cook] with [Advanced Cooking] and other Skills, or a high-level [Innkeeper], or the advantageous placement that Peslas’ inn enjoyed. So Olesm […]

Day 72   In this world, the main method of transportation between settlements is with wagons. True, you could argue that Runners and magic play their own roles, but the price for such deliveries is usually out of reach for the common villager. They might be able to afford a letter in a bulk delivery […]

Six Goblins. Twenty goats. It wasn’t a heroic battle, the kind you’d hear about in stories. It wasn’t one anyone would celebrate or long remember. But it was a proper Goblin’s battle. Close, intense, and perhaps meaningless. But the Goblins fought as if it were the battle to end all battles. Because it was that […]

It was said that of the five continents, Terandria was the wealthiest, the safest, and the most advanced place to live in the entire world. And that was true. But only if you averaged things out. Wealthiest? Terandria might be second place to Baleros, where the riches of the jungle and the companies turned blood […]

“How did they appear?” There’s chaos in the banquet hall. The Blighted King is questioning the guard who raised the alarm. Other soldiers are rushing for the doors, creating blockades in the corridors. But most of the guards and people are staying put. Waiting. Listening. Fear is in the air. My stomach is churning. What […]

There were eight Demons, actually. The other six were waiting outside Isodore’s room. They might have gotten her too, but my raising the alarm with the [Princess] saved her. I learn that after I wake. That was still in Erille’s bedroom, the floor and walls still splattered with my blood and that of the Demon […]

The Blighted King has a presence. It weighs down on me as I walk forwards. The silent feasting hall is too long, and the few of us have to walk past the watching guests, hearts pounding. And as we approach the front of the room, I feel it. The King sits at his table, next […]

I have a confession to make. When I first came to this world, I was excited. I thought I could be someone else. They told me I could be a hero. But it turned out that people don’t change that easily. Cowards are still cowards. And I was a coward. But then I was afraid […]

Goblins. Goblins? Goblins! Goblins, Goblins, Goblins! Goblins. Goblins. The word was on everyone’s lips. From the Walled Cities to the Antinium Hives, from the tribal Gnoll camps to the Human cities like Invrisil, the news had flown on the warming winds. Goblins were back. And this time there was a Goblin Lord. For some, the […]

In the moments after Ryoka died, she had a vision. She had left her body and she was running down a path. It was some kind of road that stretched on until infinity and she was running as fast as she could down it. There was no pain. There was nothing but the wind on […]

Blood dripped from Regrika Blackpaw’s sword and onto the ground. Erin couldn’t take her eyes off it. Ulrien was dead. The brave Gold-rank adventurer and leader of Griffon Hunt lay on the ground, headless. His greatsword was still embedded in Regrika’s leg. The Gnoll didn’t seem concerned by it. She flicked her sword down and […]

“I think we’re done here.” “Really? But I thought—” “Is that my tower? It is not as tall as I requested, Pawn.” “You wanted a tower that was structurally unfeasible, Bird.” “Yes. So?” “This is as high as we deemed it necessary. You can shoot birds in it, and Erin—” “I see a third floor, […]

Death. Ryoka felt its hand on her throat. She rose, suspended from the ground by the thick arm made of bone. She looked into two burning yellow flames embedded in the sockets of the undead woman made of bone. Venitra. She was as perfect as a sculpture, as tall and armored as any knight. And […]

[Warrior Level 1!] [Skill – Basic Footwork obtained!]   [Princess Level 6!] [Skill – Royal Tax obtained!]   Lyonette woke up. The bright sunlight of dawn was the first thing she saw through the open curtains of her window. She looked around in a sudden panic, remembered that Erin had told her to sleep in […]

The group of riders raced after the magical carriage on horseback. They’d had to chase hard from their position after it; the pink carriage was known not to slow. However, this group of riders was determined to catch it. One of the Humans on horseback pulled ahead, riding through the freezing wind and urging his […]

“I’m going to quit.” Niers Astoragon spoke to himself as he stood on his dressing table, inspecting himself in a foot-high mirror. He adjusted the cuffs of the fancy, somber black-and-silver doublet he’d been supplied and wondered if he could strangle himself on the lace. “Lace. Who uses lace? The fashions of Terandria are not […]

It was going to be an important day. Ivolethe felt it, just like she felt the rays of the sun warm her frozen body slightly. She could sense…there were no words for what she sensed. The English language had no words for it, because Humans had only five senses, and perhaps a few others that […]

“I can’t believe it. It was Odveig—I mean, Sacra, the entire time?” “Yes, Durene. I didn’t realize it until it was too late. Damnit, I feel like an idiot—” “But how? She didn’t act like—she was always so respectful and—and not like a spy at all! I thought Wiskeria was odd when you said she […]

Day 66   So here it is. My first test as an [Emperor]. I, Laken Godart, am facing my first true crisis since I claimed Riverfarm. The avalanche was one thing, but I had the means to save the village at my fingertips. This time, I have no such ability. The Goblins are here. Monsters […]

Day 61   I used to be afraid of getting up in the morning. Or rather, reluctant. There are days when I want to crawl into my warm blankets and hide. Sleep is an alluring thing. Funny. Having someone I love changes that. I feel Durene’s presence when I sleep and when I wake—she’s inevitably […]

There’s a feeling I’ve had once before. That of standing on the edge of a cliff. It’s a different sensation than you’d expect for someone who’s blind. Because, obviously, any time I stand on a ledge higher than three feet, I can’t tell how far the ground below is. I’ll feel the missing space with […]

The Wandering Inn was full today as well. That was unusual, at least to Erin, Lyonette, and anyone who knew the inn well. Erin had developed an inn based around the idea of ‘just enough people to survive’ for quite some time. To have an inn that was actually bustling was surprising. However, word had […]

In the hour after she woke up, Erin learned much of screaming. More specifically, of being screamed at. It wasn’t a pleasant experience at the best of times, even if you liked the person who was screaming at you. And Erin did not like Miss Agnes. Not anymore. For that matter, she didn’t much like […]

Kenjiro’s grandfather had died the year Ken went into university. He had been 88 years old at the time. Ken had fond memories and bitter memories of his grandfather, many having to do with how his father and grandfather used to bring up old arguments when they met. They came from two different generations. Ken’s […]