filled the air, adding a symph

by stream provided a soothing melody as if

up his makeshift tent, now focused hi

r one of the neatly stacked

of the wood into a cross, creating a

nside of the wood, fashioning a small f

nd retrieved the improvised

t, sparks erupted, catch

asting a warm and inviting

center of the campsite. Larion arranged rocks in a c

s he had crafted earlier and placed them strategically around the

f was a picturesqu

it offered a tranquil oasis, surround

as not far off, ensuring a convenien

ght, the peaceful stillne

off in search of food, leaving

ire flickered, casting danci

nding solace in the symphony of birdsong

return, Larion busied himself by stac

ooks, perfect for hanging their

frey and Lily emerged from the depths o

ish he had caught, while Lily offered a co

d, the group gathered a

cooking duties, expertly

ide by side, comfortably nestled under the

rned to Larion and asked, "How on earth di

eally. And of course, the covers you guys brought with you were a huge hel

d knowledge and his experiences in other game

robust log, skillfully pr

d laid them carefully over the

ts they had brought along, and on top of those, l

d ingeniously used additional branches to enclose the

nt stands tall, providing s

their heads to rest, dreaming sweet d

flames dance in the campfire, ca

ars, the group gathers around, their sleepi

hare a delicious meal under the celestial canopy,

ettles down, their eyelids growing heavy as the ta

he surrounding area is blessedly

f, safe in the knowledge that the

ams and rest, the anticipation for

ing new experiences, challenges,

~

ful slumber, the early morning gr

d no time in making their way to Fiveto

e to stock up on food and other necessities to

aving Lily and Larion to wait for him at

niscent of Billbone City,

it stood as one of the largest

fish and the sea, a testament to the cit

the sky, their elegant flight a

ne noticeable difference - the presence o

they found themselves in welcom

races, from the elegant elves from Ayreas to the sturdy dwarves of Hornsw

egration of races occurred, a place w

severe consequences awaited those who dared to defy

ptain of the ship would be subjected to a

brant display of majestic ships, each one showcasing the

in the wind, adding a sp

ng energy of trade, as goods and s

tood silently, observing the comings an

s focused, waiti

resist the temptation of the stor

to Larion, excitement

spered, gesturing towards a group of dw

tuned in to the dw

a dwarf who had supposedly descended from

rven accent, couldn't contain his

white light! I've never seen anything like it! And when we tried to question hi

another player from his world? His thoughts were int

even here in Fiveton claim to have seen individuals emerging from th

t about another world altogether? Oh, I can only imagine having a

in fanciful daydreams. "Stop getting carr

rld? Tell me, have you ever had a mind-blowing experience fro

y. "Of course I have, but that's something I prefer t

demeanor. "Ah, you're such a killjoy, Larion. How can yo

rity," Larion responded in

n't such a buzzkill, I'd have been all over you or giving y

ment, his attention fixed on his

ffrey finally returns to the tavern w

es - meat, bread, cheese - enough

epare to bid farewell to Fiveton City, setting t

, another cam

eabinga is in full swing, a qu

~

ough the air, each strike causing s

, his opponent a formidable root-l

eemed to have little effect as the creature r

iendly reminder!" Larion called out

n, Lily, and Joffrey were in hot pursui

ed as she swiftly passed between Larion and Joffrey, who were en

ed, his voice strained as he fended off a colossal, green smoke-

imposing, easily reaching a

determination etched on her face as

ped from branch to branch, h

iminal, riding on a wave of roots,

hree arrows in her bow and let them fly towards Era

e attack awai

the very ground, skillfully blocking ea

d of Eram's expertise in manipula

oke, his voice oozing with arrogance.

n vine snaked its way towards Lily's foo

pped her tightly, hoisting her upsid

ods, Lily found herself fac

Lily sneered as Eram's eyes fixed on Lily,

, Eram halted his movements, his laughte

ly?" he jeered, conjuring sharp wooden spikes that sproute

t spirit, she leaped from the top of a nearb

lly sever that despicable head of yours from your wretched b

onslaught of sharp wooden vines, a

im, constantly thwarted by the

ards, searching for an op

she had shot into the sky earli

s attacks, she deftly evaded, her movements syn

erfect momen

rtly avoided Eram's attacks, dis

tant, she unleashed

its course, silently shifting dire

cision, Lily's arro

pproaching danger, until the arrow finds its mark,

ower of Lily'

m concocts a plan, patiently w

he plays into Lily's ha

oting two more arrows, thi

Eram's body, causing

smirks as she approaches Eram,

gger, intent on deliv

closer, Eram's lips cur

namored with your ab

I still have my magic. Prepare to

eath Eram crumbles, sharp roots

move, knowing that stopping his

the air, somersaulting over Eram, and unleas

s as a shield, effortless

arpen your skills, my

e for days, yet you st

ly remains composed, seemingly

envelops the area, causing

nging and irritated, Eram finds h

ts in frustration. "Do you truly believe

ith no sign or sound of Lily and only

presence but to no avail. She see

e Eram can react, a shiver of

ttention, a dark and shadowy

beneath the figure's silver mask with ey

itself, its presence ominous a

ll for Eram as his gaze

is eyes blinking rapidly unt

es the man effortlessly sever his head,

~

Lily tends to his cuts and bruises, remnants of th

p the bandages on Larion's wounds before plopping d

d me on the ropes! Couldn't land a single hit!" Joffrey

lend a hand and killed that son of a bitch!" Larion chuckles, toying with a stic

h the winding streets of Reabinga City, the trio final

-earned victory, the criminal's severed h

acks, I wouldn't have had to step in while being chased

c after that battle with the monster. I could've taken him down mys

oods, their tired bodies finding so

eet melody that seemed to chase away

ssed the badge up and down in his hand

emarks, their playful banter filling

to the badge, its golden circle s

icate cross adorned wi

urging him to ask the que

?" he inquired, his voice

evous grin. "Oh, that? It's a mark of the Bela

d as he examined the

, a banner proudly disp

t him, and a smirk

he certainly didn't l

hter, the sound cont

, Joffrey's voice rang out

y we'll receive for this! We'

nce, a deafening blow struck his head

ilence as the trio turned to face

stood before them. Joffrey's lifeless body trem

face hidden behind a mysterious robe that adde

swinging his hammer, sending Lily hurtling thro

rushing marks on the bark, a testame

struggled to speak, her voice weak an

s feet, not to flee, but to reclaim his prized

rapped within a translucent sphere, the work of a skille

of his invisible prison, hoping against hope fo

ure approached, retrieving the badge

ps as he regarded Larion, his voice deep

Slayer, you're the worst of the lot," the man taunted, brandishing

ore hooded figures materialized,

r every move as they rummag

ing, his gaze fixed upon the badge while cra

ose the wrong side," the man lamented, throwing back hi

e of his neck, framed a visage ador

ailed down his neck, the marks

pleased to make your acquaintance," he declared