Elizabeth Wilson
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After enjoying a quiet night after the dramatic events of the previous day, both Vahn and Lili awoke before sunrise. Today marked the first day of Lili’s physical training, so as Vahn suggested they woke up early to get a head start on the day. The two made their way towards the north-west gate, their destination being the outskirts of the Western Forests. Vahn was disappointed that Gregory wasn’t on duty, so he asked the guards to pass a message for him. After filling a small exit log, they were…-
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After things had settled down, Chloe left the two to finish their meal. Lili still seemed a bit down, but she looked a lot better than before. She ate away at the children’s menu without complaint while making small talk with Vahn. Once they had finished and settled the bill, Vahn and Lili bid farewell to Chloe and headed home. On the path back to the Inn, Lili remained quiet and just looked around at the various passersby. She saw people traveling in groups, families with their children, and even…
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Lili began to feel restless under the penetrating gaze of the girl before her. She couldn’t understand why the look made her feel so much insecurity. It was something beyond just fearing she would lose Vahn to this woman...but she wasn’t able to understand. All Lili knew was that the gaze seemed familiar, but she wasn’t able to place why and from where she had seen it before. "Nyahaha~ Isn’t your friend very cute, Vahn~? You should introduce me~" As Chloe began guiding them towards a small…
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Vahn stood there in shock as Lili continued holding his hand on her chest. His mouth gaped open and closed like a fish out of water. He was trying to find a solution but struggled to find the words. Though he tried removing his hand, he was shocked to find Lili had been holding his wrist like a vice seemingly unwilling to let him extricate it from her grasp. "Ara~. Even though the sun has gone down, it isn’t appropriate to show such displays of affection in public." The cold sweat that had settled…
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Vahn and Lili made their way towards the ’Hearth’s Embrace’ and stopped at a small stall that sold trinkets and gifts. Since he didn’t know what to buy as a gift for a young girl, he decided to ask Lili since she was around the same age as Tina. "Eh? You want me to help you pick a gift for another girl...?" She began to pout while giving him a look of dissatisfaction. Vahn nodded while picking up and examining some animal shaped charms. "Yeah, I’ve never bought a gift for anyone before, so…
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Vahn blanked out as he stared at the system notification. He never expected that Lili would fall in ’love’ with him after such a short period of time. Staring at the young girl that had gotten close to his body during his absentmindedness, he wasn’t really sure what to feel. Though he understood what love was from reading manga and the memory of his mother, he didn’t really know how to express it. He knew he liked Lili, since she was very adorable, but he also liked Chloe’s playfulness and…
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After Lili had calmed down, the two began discussing her current strengths and weaknesses. At this point, they were both standing outside the entrance to the second floor, and Vahn needed a better understanding of her current abilities. "That skill you use to disguise yourself, does it give you any other benefits? And what other skills do you possess?" This is what Vahn was most interested in. From his perspective, the ability to transform was quite powerful, and he even envied it a bit. "My…
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Vahn and Lili made their way into the ’Beginner’s Road’ on the first floor of the dungeon. Vahn looked around and found the entrance to the path he had taken when he first entered the dungeon. He continued leading the way as Lili trailed behind him as the two made small talk. "Lili, what is your goal in entering the dungeon?" Vahn decided to be direct, so he asked her why she wanted to become stronger. Lili looked into his eyes and saw his seriousness. She began to seriously contemplate the…
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Vahn was floating in the void. He couldn’t determine which direction was up as his body slowly rotated through space. There was a warmth permeating through his body, reminding him of a feeling he had lost long ago. As time passed a chill began to set in his body; he could feel the warmth begin to fade and a panic began to spread throughout his consciousness. He began a desperate search for the feeling, but no matter how much he struggled; no matter how much time passed, he could not find it again.…
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Hephaestus started the process by taking a rough piece of metal that had been soaking in solution to remove the impurities contained within the ore. She then inserted it into a heat-resistant container that could withstand the heat of the ’eternal flame’ within the forge. She would periodically remove the super-heated metal before inspecting before hammering away any slag buildup. Vahn watched the process and marveled at how methodically she performed each step. She seemed to be extremely relaxed,…
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