An Invitation for a Seemingly Boring Job
 
Ulrika’s Perspective
 
“Haaah…”
 
I messed up… I had no idea Mongrel’s past was so difficult…
 
He told me I didn’t need to talk much about myself, and I took advantage of that. Yet here I am trampling all over Mongrel’s circumstances.
 
He did say not to worry about it… And from his reaction afterwards, he really doesn’t seem bothered by it. But I can’t shake this feeling of regret for what I did… Sigh.
 
Right now I’m on my way back. I drank and ate with Mongrel… … Read the rest

Talking About the Past at the Hunter’s Tavern
 
Let’s talk about that female swordswoman calling herself Bridget who came by yesterday.
 
First of all, that woman is without a doubt a noble.
 
There are countless reasons why, but just thinking of some obvious ones…her equipment is too high quality, her speech is too refined, she’s too unaware of the world, she mentioned belonging to some sword school.
 
Especially the sword school. Though she didn’t go into details, sword schools generally refer to those for fighting other people. There are practically none for fighting monsters.
 
And … Read the rest

The Strongest Race

There exists in this world a magical beast that is deeply feared.

To compare it to Monster Hunter, it would be something like an Deviljho.

A monster that is extremely dangerous just by being there. Yeah, there are things like that in this world too.

One example is the Harvest Mantis that previously killed two members of the “Harvest Sword” party.

The Harvest Mantis inhabits the forested region on the border between the Kingdom of Harpelea and the Holy Kingdom of Sunglaire. Unable to fly, it has become the ruler of the land.

I was surprised when … Read the rest

Silently Chopping Firewood

As the cold season approached, even the pretentious folks walking about town started to remember “oh right, winter was cold” and began changing their rough outfits for warmer layers. The sounds of chopping firewood could be heard all over town.

But since Legol was still a city after all, they didn’t chop firewood at cut stumps in every household’s yard like some rural town. They bought their winter supply of neatly processed firewood from specialized dealers. I wonder if firewood prices went up a bit this year?

And for those specialized dealers, this time of year meant … Read the rest

Securing Logging Operations

As the cold season approached, the town began its preparations for winter. Unlike modern homes that completely block out the outside air or are equipped with efficient heating devices, this wasn’t the case. The winter in the Kingdom of Halperia relied heavily on abundant firewood and charcoal.

The same held true here in Legol. However, due to the recent mysterious economic upturn, an influx of settlers had flooded into Legol, leading to a rapid increase in population. Consequently, the demand for lumber and firewood had surged. Continuous logging operations were only natural given the circumstances. Thankfully, being … Read the rest

Delicious Looking Mud

Using all usable containers like large pots, buckets, deep pans, I purged mud from the crabs over several days.

Changing the water repeatedly was such a hassle. Would hate doing it without magic enhancement. A nearby water supply would be nice.

Since I was purging in containers in the inn hallway, the littlest boy there took quite a liking to the crabs. They’re big but charming I guess.

When I went to take them this morning he looked at me like “You can’t mean to eat them…?” So I had to leave some. Nothing for it. Go … Read the rest

An Unexpected Super Catch

Today, my new weapon is born.

I heard about it yesterday afternoon.

I was on my way delivering a new arrowhead mold for the guild.

When I dropped the mold off at the blacksmith, the old guy told me.

“Mongrel. Your order should be finishing up today. I can hand it over tomorrow.”

The day I learned the blacksmith wasn’t just a random drunkard.

I’d totally forgotten about an order from way back, can’t believe he actually made it.

That day I went straight home and slept with all my might. First sleep without drinking in … Read the rest

A Guild Member’s Turning Tide

One day as I was, as usual, whimsically doing city sanitation work.

“Yo Mongrel, cleaning again today huh.”
“Oh, Barlgar, been a while…what’s with the getup, pretty intense.”

Called out by Barlgar, I looked his way and there stood Barlgar in armor so battered it was on the level of a veteran hero back from the brink.

Seemingly just back from a quest, with large luggage on his back. And the short spear in hand was gruesomely snapped.

“What happened? Rise undead?”
“Alive here. Honestly it’s a mystery I’m still alive.”
“Whoa.”

For some reason … Read the rest

Cheap Bar After-Work Party

We had a minor issue, but the quest went off without issue.

Spend a night at the work shed, then back to Legol right after daybreak.

Having to march the captured trio back did add some hassle to the return, but the hale fellows went along the road back with no complaints. Resigned or maybe scared of Goriliana bringing up the rear. She scares me too.

Also on the way back, Sheena superbly shot down a maruco pigeon in a tree.

Her archery piercing straight from throat through cranium truly befits the moniker Bow’s End. Maybe … Read the rest

A Glimpse of Unconcealed Power

Sheena’s Perspective

Observing the skill and character of the man close with Raina.

Mongrel, an ordinary guild member at bronze 3.

The aim of this investigation mission is to test him. Nothing more.

Normally just a simple round trip to the work shed, dealing with minor monsters along the way.

But due to poachers occupying the shed, it became a slight hassle this time… That said, it let me see Mongrel’s capabilities against humans, so it may have been good.

“You guys are criminals now. It’ll probably take a while to break out. But you … Read the rest