Caerina, that was pretty impressive.
But you'll need something like this to deal with rock golems.
Weapon Skill: Zamzer Blade!
Magic Skill: Zan Ga Boa!
Go!
Rock Golems, a Chief, Skeletons, and Fairies
What in the world happened?
Hey, what happened to your injuries?
I went ahead and healed them.
Healed?!
That quickly?!
Grandmother, thank you for saving my subordinates.
So you wrapped your blade in a fireball and shot it.
That's a good idea and all, but your hands are tied in the process,
and you used up too much MP to do anything else after, right?
I'm ashamed to admit it, but...
The sun's going down.
You guys can collect all the loot from this battle.
But Grandmother, that's...
Or did you really want to send in a report
saying the squad of knights that was about to be annihilated was saved
by some little girl?
Wh-What is it you want?
Just like Caerick told you.
All I want is passage through here.
You don't mind, right?
I'll pick up the donkey and wagon when I come back,
so look after them for me.
All right. Please do as you wish.
But we cannot assist you, no matter what happens ahead.
Good thing most adventurers know they're responsible for themselves.
Thanks for your concern.
See ya.
Um... Exactly who is your grandmother, Captain?
Apparently, she's the most powerful adventurer in the land.
Huh?!
There is no need to speak of what happened here.
There will be trouble if her existence becomes known.
In a worst case scenario, we could end up losing Helshper.
You must be exaggerating.
Know this.
There are monsters in this world that can level a whole city with a single spell.
Okay...
What is Grandmother planning to do?
Hmm...
Yeah, something's not right with the level those golems were at.
Kee?
Eight of them were at Level 43,
and one was at Level 172.
If someone's able to summon something at that level with summoning magic,
that must mean there are other players in this world besides me.
If we're going with the official game settings,
dwarves, elves, demons, and high elves can all easily live to be 200 years old.
Meaning there's a decent chance that the bandits' boss is a seasoned player.
I estimate that their level is probably around 430.
I see. No wonder they're tough.
It's not just Caerina.
Not even Skargo and the others would stand a chance against them.
I wonder who they are.
Well, I'm sure I'll run into them soon.
This smells great! Want some, Kee?
Are you seriously asking me that?
I'm kidding.
Yup. Delicious.
Wow, how pretty.
That must be the Crescent Moon Castle,
and most likely also a Guardian Tower.
Cayna, please look.
Yup, those are definitely bandits.
Summoning Magic: Brown Dragon!
Sorry, guys, but could you...
show those bandits who's boss?
Looks like they've got that under control.
Now, then...
Looks like you took real good care of my boys.
So you're their boss?
Level 432, just as I estimated.
Luvrogue
Seems so.
But all I know is his level. That armor...
The Armor of the Supreme King that nullifies magic, eh?
How dare you treat my subordinates like dirty rags?
Have you no heart?
Really? Says the guy who sent a horde of rock golems after those knights.
Yeah? And what's wrong with that? It's not like I got my hands dirty.
This may be Leadale, but it's not the Leadale you think it is.
What the hell are you talking about?
There are no Game Masters around, so a player killer can do whatever he wants.
I get to level up as much as I want, and it's awesome.
This is reality. This isn't some world where you can decide
if someone gets to live or die because of your childish greed.
This is just a game. I can defeat whoever I want and level up as much as I want.
I'm switching on all of my active skills for battle.
I guess I'll have to show you just how wrong you are.
This is a real world.
Would you knock it off with that nonsense? This is a game!
You stand no chance against a player, you fool.
Right back at you.
Impossible! I can't destroy it with my Wolf Sword?
Too bad for you.
I realize the special effect of that sword is destroying weapons,
but that doesn't include rare or EX items. Guess you didn't do your research.
Damn it, are you a player, too?!
God, how dense are you?
I've clearly been mentioning things only players would know.
Are you deaf, too?
Tch. Fine, then, how about this?
Destruction Hurricane, huh?
Weapon Skill: Sword Specialization: Destruction Hurricane!
You think you can take this?
Weapon Skill: Cracking Earth!
Wh-Why you... Damn it! What the hell is with this hole?
I've never heard of this dumb skill!
So I guess you're a demon.
You were hiding your status! That's totally unfair, you cheater!
Wow. Are you, like, five?
Honestly... Seriously, though, I wonder if he's just some kid.
Of course you can't see the detailed status of a player more powerful than you.
You don't even know that?
What? There's no way a pipsqueak like you has a higher level than me—
Ow, ow, ow!
Heh! My Armor of the Supreme King nullifies magic! How do you like that, you jerk?
I know, and I know it won't work in the game, but things are different in the real world.
Grow!
My Golden Hoop Staff.
It weighs 13,500 kin.
Ever heard of it? Of course not.
Magic Skill: Ohta Laga.
Magic Skill: Zan Laga!
Magic Skill: Klin Ging Giga.
Wh-Why, you...
I'll ki—ow!
Hey, that hurt! What's the big idea?
It hurts, doesn't it? Why can't you understand that that's real pain?
W-Well, this is a game, isn't it?
You can reset even if you die.
If you die, it's all over.
There are no continues. There are no extra lives.
No reset button, either.
Too bad.
N-No way! S-Spare me!
I-I'm still a k-kid!
And?
Retribution. Do you understand what that means?
You need to take responsibility for your actions.
Don't you remember just how much trouble you caused everyone
by being the leader of those bandits?
S-Spare me! Spare me, please!
Goodbye.
Kee, why didn't you give a me a heads-up?
Well, it didn't seem like it would do much damage.
I see.
So they followed me.
I wanted to speak in a more sparkly way.
Love me down to my bones!
Good work. Thanks.
So... Why did you stop me?
I was about to finish him off.
He's the leader of the bandits.
Grandmother,
will you let us take that criminal to be tried in the courts of Helshper?
Tried? You really think you can keep him contained?
Caerina, even you don't stand a chance against him.
That must be true if you say so, Grandmother.
But...
Oh, fine. If you insist.
But I can't just let you take him.
Wh-What's going on?
S-Status.
All of my statuses and levels are down 90%.
Wh-What is this? Equipment?
The Punishment Collar?!
I-If you had this collar, that means you're...
You're a Limit Breaker?!
Maybe you would've been better off if your life ended here.
I'm glad you can finally comprehend the difference in our levels.
Grandmother, what is that collar?
Now you should be able to handle him just fine.
But you'll get blindsided if you let your guard down.
I think there's only one other person who can get that collar off of him.
But just know that you'll all probably be instantly killed if that happens.
Understood.
One more thing.
His abilities are limited to one-tenth of their capacity,
but I can't see inside his Item Box.
He might have some kind of item
he can use at a lower level that might have some burst effect.
So I recommend that you make sure he's completely restrained.
I understand. Thank you very much, Grandmother.
Was it really a good idea to hand him over, though?
I guess God only knows.
Now, then...
I knew it. This is a Guardian Tower.
One who protects in times of trouble!
I beseech you to rescue this depraved world from chaos!
Ow! Hey! Ow!
Ow...
What's the big idea?
Is that it?
I'll give you some of my MP.
Nothing's happening. Maybe it's the throne...
So that's the Guardian.
Considering the way in here, whoever's in charge is a bit twisted.
I'm surprised you came out here into the boonies.
I guess I have no choice but to welcome you.
Go ahead. Feel honored.
Hey, now.
I'm the Third Skill Master. I'm the high elf, Cayna.
Who does this tower belong to?
Ah, so you're a comrade of Master's. Then I guess I don't mind telling you.
Who died and made you the boss?
The one in charge of this tower is Master Opuskettenshultheimer Crosstettbomber.
Do you know who that is?
Oh?
The House of Murder and Malice, huh?
If those bandits managed to make it in here,
they would've died from all the traps in this place.
If this is Opus's tower, no wonder it's all twisted and the Guardian is weird.
Who are you calling weird?
You'll never find a skeleton as regal as myself!
It had to be Opus, who's called Leadale's Kongming.
A lot happened, but the reason I was able to become this powerful is thanks to him.
I see. So he's gone, too.
Honestly. Could you not suddenly get all doom and gloom in someone else's tower?
How unpleasant.
Here.
A ring and a book?
My master entrusted me with these, knowing you would arrive here.
Go on. Accept these with gratitude.
Th-Thanks.
So that's what's going on?
What is the matter?
Uh... I'm not sure how I should say this.
What are you just standing there for?
I'm the only one who can see her?
I think I've seen her before.
Hey, who are you?
I'm not entirely sure what's going on,
but I'm sure there must be some reason Opus is giving me this fairy.
You finally have a decent look on your face.
Now, will you stop wandering around my master's tower
with that look of doom and gloom on your face?
Thanks for the message. I'll be on my way now.
Contact me when you're about to run out of MP.
O-Oh, if you absolutely insist.
I guess you are equal to my master, so I guess I'll just have to rely on you.
Okay, tsundere.
Well, I guess I'll head back to town.
My first goal is to be able to communicate with this little fairy here.
Let's take our time.
You're right.
Thank you so much for the other day, Grandmother.
Sakai
On behalf of my fellow merchants, I thank you.
No need to thank me. So, what happened to that demon?
As you suggested, we tied him up completely,
and put him in our most secure dungeon.
He seems to be in a state of shock, and won't think about escaping any time soon.
Don't let your guard down.
He's a child. Who knows what he'll try to do?
We will be on our guard. But please, take this.
This is the total of all the rewards
offered for completing the quests to take down the bandits at the Adventurers' Guild.
Of course, we did not disclose your name, Grandmother.
Merchants are praising the unnamed adventurer everywhere.
Isn't this a tad bit much, though?
I would say that is equivalent to all of the work you did, Grandmother.
The kingdom even wanted to prepare a formal thanks to you.
What?
But I had them reconsider.
I figured that you wanted to keep a low profile.
Well, thanks.
I didn't know what I was going to do if I suddenly got an invitation to the castle.
But I have let your presence be known to the king, the premier,
and the leaders of the knights.
I told them that you disliked authority and were involved with the Guardian Towers.
They probably will not bug you unless it's an emergency. Please just be careful.
Okay, got it.
By the way, the blade of flames that you used...
Did you come up with that yourself?
I am ashamed to admit it, but yes.
A while back, there was an adventurer who used a similar technique,
so I came up with that technique with that in mind.
Of course, the adventurer I took notes from is far more powerful.
Huh. That adventurer was probably a player, too.
I think the technique you saw was Iyah La Doul.
When they swung their sword down, a number of crescent-shaped blades flew out, right?
That's exactly right. Since you're aware of it, you must be able to use it, too.
Well, I mean... I am a Skill Master.
Could you pass it down to me?
If you want a Skill Scroll, you'll need to pass the tower's trials.
I can't just randomly hand them out.
By "tower," do you mean the Crescent Moon Castle—
Do not set foot in there!
You'd basically be going there to die!
Don't throw your life away like that!
Sakai
I understand. Then I will never go there.
I will find another tower and undergo its trials.
Yes, very good.
Grandmother...
I heard that Sir Elineh's business talks will be over soon.
Will you be heading back to Felskeilo?
Yeah, pretty much.
We will miss you.
Well, if it doesn't involve authority and you need my help,
just let me know through Mai-Mai.
You mean you'd come all the way to Helshper from Felskeilo?
It must be a lot of trouble coming all this way!
Oh, don't worry about that.
I registered this location for teleporting, so I'll be here in an instant next time.
T-Teleporting?!
Oh, yeah. There's a surprise waiting at Felskeilo.
A surprise?
What might that be?
I asked you to send Mai-Mai a message, didn't I, Caerick?
I can't to see the expression on Mai-Mai's face. Truly.