An Inn, a Tower, a Bear, and a Banquet
Miss! Miss!
Miss, it's already morning.
Huh?
Good morning!
Oh... good morning.
My body is...
moving?!
Are you all right, miss?
Y-Yeah, I'm fine.
Are you sure?
Yup. Positive.
Here.
I can have it?
Thank you!
You're very welcome.
It's time for breakfast, so hurry down!
Huh? An item box?
Could this mean...
Ow!
This is... the high elf...
It's the avatar I created in Leadale.
Does that mean I'm inside the ga—
Guess you can't fight on an empty stomach.
Come on, now. Have a seat, missy.
Your soup's going to get cold.
Y-Yes, ma'am.
Here you go, miss.
Thanks.
It smells so good.
I can't remember the last time I actually ate food with my mouth.
It's so good!
Well, you sure know how to make someone smile.
What kind of food have you been eating up until now?
Well...
Pills, liquids, and IV drips... so, yeah.
Huh?
Oh, nothing!
You're wasting half your life if you're not eating well.
Here!
It's on the house! Eat as much as you'd like!
Th-Thank you very much.
I wonder if I can eat all of this.
But it looks so good!
Thank you for the food.
You're very welcome.
This place seems familiar.
Let's see...
This is the inn in the village that's on the border
of the White Kingdom of Felstes and the Green Kingdom of Gruskeilo, right?
Wait, but this village is supposed to be prosperous,
since it's along a trading route.
And yet...
Is something the matter?
I remember this place being far livelier the last time I was here.
Livelier? That'd have to be about 200 years ago.
Two hundred years?
Things have gone downhill since
the Kingdom of Felskeilo was established.
Felskeilo?
What's with that name? It sounds like someone merged
the White Kingdom and the Green Kingdom together!
I'm not inside the Leadale that I actually played in?
Oh? You don't know about Felskeilo?
N-No... I was away for a while.
Long ago, the seven nations were constantly fighting,
and everywhere was in shambles.
Then, because the fighting got so bad,
God chose leaders among the people.
Those leaders worked hard to scale the number of kingdoms down to three,
and that brings us to today.
I had no idea.
The seven kingdoms were how the world was laid out in Leadale.
Am I actually in that world, but 200 years after I played it?
You really came here that long ago?
Y-Yes... Though it was only once.
I guess elves really do live long lives!
I'm Marelle. This little one is Lytt.
Hi, my name is Lytt.
My name is Cayna.
Oh, um...
I'd like to stay at this inn for a while.
Would this be enough?
Oh, my goodness!
Don't go flaunting all this money like that!
Huh? All this money?
Four coins is enough to spend ten nights at this inn.
Huh? R-Really?
I guess the value of money has changed a lot in 200 years.
W-Well, here you go, then.
I'll be in your care for a while.
Sure thing. Payment received.
Make yourself right at home.
No need to hold back.
Not at all.
Well, then...
Cayna High Elf Mage
Skill Master
Black Kingdom of Lypras
Name: Cayna. Level 1100.
Race: high elf.
Title: Skill Master No. 03.
Cayna High Elf Mage
Skill Master
Black Kingdom of Lypras
I guess nothing's changed.
And my status... Yeah, I'm strong.
I know I'm talking about myself here, but I'm way too OP.
As for items...
Oh, right. Kee, are you around?
Yes. I am right here.
My job is to support you, after all.
There are two urgent matters that require your attention.
Urgent?
First, you have been cut off from the hospital's system.
Second, you've been disconnected from Leadale's master system.
I've been cut off from the hospital's system?
What happened?
I speculate that a power outage happened after you went to bed.
A power outage...
And probably due to that power outage, I'm...
My mind somehow escaped into the game, but my physical body is...
Crap...
Wait, it's nighttime?!
There should be other players besides me on this continent, right?
I wonder how they're all doing.
First, I'll have to find my tower and gather some information.
I wonder if I can still do it.
Magic Skill: Light.
Level 1: Ready Set.
Lytt? What's the matter?
U-Um... Is that hurting you?
I'm fine. It's just a harmless light.
Is this the first time you've seen magic, Lytt?
I guess it might be rare for normal villagers to even see magic.
I see. You were coming up here to bring me a light.
No, it's okay. This is much brighter.
You're amazing, miss.
Oh, hey.
It's time for dinner.
Oh... H-Hello.
Sorry it's so noisy in here.
They're all basically harmless, though, so don't you worry.
Hey, that's mean.
Yeah!
Be careful, missy.
She may not look it, but she used to be this village's best figh—
Keep your mouth shut.
Go on. Eat up while it's still warm.
Oh, sure. Thank you.
Huh?
I'm Luine, Marelle's oldest daughter.
I come by at night to help out.
You're Cayna, right?
Um... yes.
Come on, Luine. The food's getting cold.
If you've got time to chat, start serving them drinks.
Yeah, yeah. Jeez, Mom...
So good.
What are you doing in a remote place like this anyway, Cayna?
Um... well...
I'm looking for something.
Looking for something?
Like what?
My home tower... It's this silver tower.
Y-You're going somewhere that terrifying?
D-Don't do it!
H-Huh?
You know about the tower?
There's a legend saying the terrifying Silver Ring Witch lives there!
Are you okay, miss?
I'm fine! I'm perfectly healthy! No problems at all!
I'll be going to bed now! Goodnight!
I wonder what's wrong.
It's been 200 years, and yet...
My stupid "Silver Ring Witch" nickname is still around!
It's so insanely embarrassing.
My dark past where I stomped on so many other players...
Oh, wait.
If my dark past is still around, that just proves there are other players.
Okay, I'll try getting to the tower tomorrow.
Widdle Cayna is 317 years owd!
Shh! What if she wakes up?
S-Sorry.
Come on, hurry up. A traveling elf should be loaded.
Right.
Pervert Blocker: Summoning Magic: Lightning Spirit has been activated.
Bro, let go of me!
Just shut up and run!
Report deemed unnecessary.
Deleted from log.
Wow, it's such a nice day!
Eagle Eyes.
There it is!
Are you really going to go so lightly dressed?
You're not thinking of going to the tower where the Silver Ring Witch is, are you?
Of course not.
I'm just going to search for some medicinal herbs.
I know you're an elf, but I'm still worried.
There are monsters in that forest, too.
I'm pretty strong, despite how I look. Have no fear.
You sure?
All right, well... Be careful.
Miss, at least take this with you.
Thank you, Lytt.
I'll try to find a little gift for you, so look forward to it.
Okay!
Okay, no one's around, so...
Guardian Ring.
Now I should be able to get to my tower base.
One who protects in times of trouble!
I beseech you to rescue this depraved world from chaos!
I swear, they went way too overboard on these effects.
Good grief!
Looks I made it in just fine.
Couldn't they have done something about the dumb password, though?
Hey, hey, hey!
It's been a while, Master!
You left me, the Guardian of the Silver Tower, alone for 200 years!
Where the hell have you been?
Did you always speak so rudely?
Wha?
What, are you a delinquent now?
Has anyone passed the tower's trials while I've been gone?
Nope!
It's so damn peaceful, I could puke.
Oh, yeah.
Skargo came by about 60 years ago.
He was trying to get in touch with you.
And you had the nerve to ignore my call then, didn't ya? Huh?!
Well, my hands were kinda full.
Forget 60 years.
I'm not even sure I was in this world for the last 200 years.
Hey? Hello? You listening?
Skargo came by. Didn't you hear me?
I heard you, but who's that?
Guess you've finally gone senile, you old hag.
Oh?
Item Box
Arcal Staff
Item Box
Arcal Staff
Say that again?
I was wrong!
Please forgive me, Master!
Well, whatever.
Anyway, who's Skargo again?
He's your son, remember?
What?! My son?!
A son? I couldn't possibly...
Hm? Skargo?
Yeah, you've lost it.
Skargo... Son...
Oh.
Oh, right! The Foster System!
The Foster System? The heck is that?
Oh, um... Simply put...
I could make NPCs by spending real money in the game.
Huh?
Talk about a convenient way to make in-game money.
Anyway, enough about that.
I see. Skargo... My son.
Skargo Elf Priest
Relationship: Son Place of Employment: Church
NPC Compensation Program
Not only do I have a son,
I even created a sister and a little brother for him.
NPC Compensation Program
Place of Employment: Mage Guild
Kartatz Dwarf Craftsman
Relationship: Son (Adopted) Place of Employment: Technical Work
NPC Compensation Program
I wonder how they're all doing.
I never got to date anyone, so I never got married.
And yet, I have three children, all over 200 years old.
Would you stop talking nonsense already?
I guess this part is the same as the game.
Item Box
Let's see... What should I take with me?
Say, Master.
You didn't just come here to grab some items, did you?
Actually, yeah. That's the main reason I'm here.
I'm also looking for some information. Anything strange happen lately?
Skargo said something about the seven kingdoms uniting into three or something.
Yeah, I heard about that.
I wonder what happened to the other players besides me.
Hell if I know.
Half of your crew were humans, so they're probably six feet under.
Probably, yeah...
Item Box
Stun Bomb
Lantern
Tent
Magic Rhymestone
Rock Golem Fragment
Ball Rat Brush
All right, that should do it.
And...
Wh-What?
I'll give you some MP.
There we go.
You were running on empty, weren't you?
Damn right I was.
You left me hanging for 200 years!
Right...
Now you'll be able to watch over this tower for a while again.
Uh, say, Master...
I've got a little request.
What?
I guess the other Guardian Towers stopped functioning.
Could you go check on them if you get a chance?
I guess they've been ignored, too.
All right. I'll go look for them.
I'm counting on you, Master.
Well, I guess I'll head back to the village.
Oh, shoot!
I should've left something in the village so I could set it as my teleport destination.
Damn it... Guess I'll have to run.
Travel Speed Up, Agility Up, Movement Up... selected.
• Travel Speed Up • Movement Up • Manhunt
Okay.
I can't remember the last time I exercised.
I know I used magic, but running at full speed is... j-j-just rough.
It came from the road.
Is someone being attacked?
A horned bear?
You okay?
Y-Yeah...
You're pretty amazing, missy.
Um, yeah... Just because of my active skills.
Huh?
Er, never mind.
Ten... no, even twenty bears would be no match for me!
Thanks. I hope I can repay you somehow.
No worries.
It's only natural to help someone out when they're in trouble.
But, missy...
If you really want to thank me...
My name is Cayna.
I'd appreciate it if you called me that instead of "missy."
My name's Lottor.
Thanks again, Cayna.
Sure. I'm glad you're okay.
You must be really strong, miss!
A horned bear sure is some gift!
Tell me about it.
You went into the woods for medicinal herbs
and came back with a whole horned bear.
Talk about a surprise.
Well, because of that,
we get to partake in the spoils.
Thanks, Cayna!
Thanks!
Here, Cayna.
What's this?
It's wine.
Wow... It smells sweet.
You've never had it before?
Even though you've been alive for over 200 years?
I didn't really have many opportunities to drink.
In actuality, I haven't been alive for centuries.
And I was confined to a hospital bed, so...
Well, let's have a toast.
Cayna, you're the star tonight, so you get to lead us in this toast.
Right...
To new encounters!
It's so good.
Look at you go, miss.
Huh?
Oh, Cayna...
She may be tough against horned bears, but she's no match for alcohol.
Goodnight, miss.
Sweet dreams.