Chapter 15: The Forgotten God, Atlas

In the dead of the night, my fist faintly knocked on the door as I had forgotten my key on the desk beside my bed. Mom opened the door as if waiting for my return. She looked relieved to see me. “Have you eaten dinner?” she asked. “I ate dinner with my friends at the Bellflower,” I answered. “I already …

Chapter 14: Zero Branch Sniper

Beautiful lanterns illuminated the city as the sun dipped below the horizon, and the moon began its ascent into the sky. We reached Maceria’s Transport gate at nightfall. Guild Master Gray was seated on a bench near the City’s Transport Gate, and his surprise was evident when he noticed me accompanied by a young female foreigner. Suppressing a laugh at …

Chapter 13: Status

It’s been about five minutes since our escape from the Abandoned Mines, and here I am, scanning the surroundings for the assailant who nearly took us down. As I step out of the Transport Gate, my eyes sweep the distant landscape, poised for a potential attack. Despite Durandal’s legendary traits and abilities, I opt to use Kaleidoscope since I’m uncertain about …

Chapter 12: Death Card

As Howard Briggs’s body vanished into thin air, pieces of equipment and coins dropped on the rocky ground. Some equipment seemed somehow familiar to me, but then I remembered that three of Lucas’s party members were missing. Two bows, a couple of iron swords, and my Kaleidoscope could be seen from the heap of items that dropped from Howard’s inventory. …

Chapter 11: The Boy who love the Swords

At the age of seven, my grandpa showed me his basement, which served as a treasure trove for his extensive collection of swords. A dedicated collector and seasoned traveler, my grandpa’s passion lay in the world of blades, particularly swords. Witnessing his enthusiasm, I often found him meticulously polishing an array of katanas and swords. During our summer visits to …

Chapter 10: Emeth

A day after Earl handed over the documents to Guild Master Gray, I decided to visit the foundry and speak with Blacksmith Ori. The scent of burning coal and iron wafted through the air, nearly singeing my nostrils. The intense heat emanating from the furnace greeted my skin as I ventured further inside. The rhythmic clanging of the hammer against …

Chapter 9: Maceria the City within the Black Walls

After successfully clearing the Slumbering Marshland and activating the transport gate at its entrance, I proposed to Earl the idea of accompanying me back to Maceria. He agreed but expressed the need to retrieve some documents from the Castor Tavern first. As we approached the tavern, our attention was drawn to a significant commotion near the Ancient Tree. A transport gate had …

Chapter 8: Eridanus the Grand Magus

In the early morning, Earl and I made our way to the Castor Tavern to meet with other adventurers who would join us in clearing the Slumbering Marshland. Upon entering, the same girl from yesterday warmly welcomed us. “Welcome to the Castor Tavern!” she exclaimed with a smile. Earl introduced her as Dorothy, the Castor Tavern receptionist and the daughter of …

Chapter 7: Durandal the Unbreakable Sword

A few days after the city’s celebration, I ventured alone into the Wasteland of Riviera and headed northwest to locate the people our scouts had observed. Along the way, I hunted down a few ogres, and even the field boss Cyclops succumbed to my sword. After traversing the wasteland for a few minutes, I came across a massive ancient tree. …

Chapter 6: Unprecedented Threat

Just a few days has passed since the guild meeting because the Ancient Pillar in the center of the town shifted its hue to a foreboding red. In response, craftsmen and low-level adventurers were swiftly relocated in proximity to the guild hall, a strategic move to ensure their safety during the impending Monster Siege. The city’s formidable wall, constructed from resilient Corundum blocks …