I couldn’t help but smile at that. At least amidst the chaos of today, there was some joy to be found looking at the others in camp. The only other person who seemed as rattled as I was appeared to be Jordan.
I wasn’t sure I was ready to talk to him again yet. Memories of our earlier co...
2025-08-09 13:43:13 +0000 UTC View PostThe travel along the road was much the same as the day before. I noticed there were more forested areas along the path as we moved forward—the trees growing thicker and more densely packed.
Once again, Jen and Liane broke off from the caravan, presumably to go hunting.
It turned out...
2025-08-09 13:36:23 +0000 UTC View PostThe journey was uneventful until we stopped for lunch. I climbed out of the wagon, glad to stretch my legs. Even though it was the third time I’d seen Milo create a basic structure, the wonder never faded. I pulled out the stew, still warm from my storage, and placed it on the stone table Milo ...
2025-08-09 13:35:39 +0000 UTC View PostWith everyone eating their meals, I decided it was a good time to check whether the results were random or consistent with the ingredients. In the past, rabbit had provided a Dexterity bonus of +1, and there was nothing else in this dish that I thought would affect it. So, all things going well, ...
2025-08-09 13:34:52 +0000 UTC View PostStaring at the structure before me in awe, clutching my waterskin and jerky, I thought about magic. Of course, I’d seen its effects before—in places like the cold room of the Temple.
But never up close like this. Now, I wished I were a mage. The academy had said they had little use in w...
2025-08-09 13:32:44 +0000 UTC View PostWhen I returned to the inn, I left my belongings in the small room—or storage closet; I suppose—I used to call a room and joined Geo in the kitchen. The night was halfway done, and I was not to go out front in case I was spotted. To pass the time and keep myself from spiralling into a panic, ...
2025-08-09 13:31:44 +0000 UTC View PostThe trip to the Temple was uneventful. I didn’t see anyone loitering, and it seemed as if no one was following me.
Upon entering, I removed my hood and approached the nearest priest.
“Hello, sir. I was hoping to have an audience with Elder Peter. My name is Trevor,” I said, bowi...
2025-08-09 13:29:47 +0000 UTC View PostI left the inn, following the advice I’d been given, and made my way toward the smithy.
My mind was racing. What did I even need? This was all too much. Part of me wanted to just head home, curl up, and hope it all passed—but everyone else was taking it so seriously. Maybe this was seri...
2025-08-09 13:28:54 +0000 UTC View PostI was absolutely right! Micca kept sneaking in little dances mimicking my own whenever she could. Any chance I got, I tried to sneak back into the kitchen — only that backfired because once Geo found out what was happening, he more than happily got involved and would force me back out front. 2025-08-09 13:27:53 +0000 UTC View Post
It wasn’t long before the notifications started coming in. I had counted fourteen meal and healing experience drops so far, bringing me to:
Name: Trevor
Class: Arcane Chef
Rarity: Rare
...
2025-08-09 13:26:07 +0000 UTC View PostEarly the next morning, it felt strange waking up in such a large room by myself. I’d gone from sleeping in a barracks-style dormitory, to a tiny bedroom at the temple, to an even smaller closet at the inn—and now? Now I had a spacious bedroom all to myself.
Taking it in, I noticed some...
2025-08-09 13:25:03 +0000 UTC View PostI caught Micca as she was finishing for the night, heading to the door. I asked if I could walk with her as she went home, and with a look of clear confusion, she sceptically agreed.
We hadn’t made it ten steps out the door when she asked, “So, what is it? You’ve never asked to walk w...
2025-08-09 13:23:51 +0000 UTC View PostSlowly heading my way back to the inn, I noticed a few notifications coming through
Notifications:
You have earned 25 experience for making an enjoyable meal
You have earned 25 experience for making an enjoy...
2025-08-09 13:21:24 +0000 UTC View PostMicca soon emerged from her room, dressed in fresh clothes and carrying the bucket out. I was still staring at the status screen, puzzled by the day’s revelations. Maybe now I could finally level up—hopefully.
I sat down on another chair, and Micca settled quietly nearby, sipping her cu...
2025-08-09 13:18:06 +0000 UTC View PostTwo weeks had passed in the blink of an eye. By now, I was helping during the evening rush—bringing empty mugs back to the bar and taking dirty plates to the kitchen. I still went to the market with Geo each morning. As before, only my Knifework skill had increased, while the others remained st...
2025-08-09 13:16:14 +0000 UTC View PostEarly the next morning, I arose from a very restless sleep, with many thoughts running through my mind. The predominant one was that I had made the right choice. In the end, it seemed correct, and worst case, I could save up my money and figure something out.
I packed my belongings, which c...
2025-08-09 13:15:02 +0000 UTC View PostI woke up late the next morning with Martin’s words still fresh in my mind. After dressing, I made my way through the quiet halls of the Temple, stopping at the statue in the main hall.
“Dear Goddess,” I murmured softly, “I still don't know what you have planned. Any guidance would ...
2025-08-09 13:14:31 +0000 UTC View PostAs I sat there, Elder Peter approached me after finishing his conversation with Amanda, who had many questions about what was to come in her future. The only other person still seated was Gemma, quietly reading over her own status screen and abilities.
"Worry not, young Trevor," Elder Peter...
2025-08-09 13:13:33 +0000 UTC View PostIt was early morning, and today was the day! I was about to receive my class, along with all the other students in our 15th year at Borgons Military Academy. Ten years of intense training, all focused on swordsmanship, were coming to a head today. This moment had been building up for so long.
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