Chapter 26: The First Affinity

Michael muttered “Shit, I hate having to make these kinds of decisions… Well, I can have a maximum of seven, so it isn’t too bad. Even if she doesn’t tell me all the specifics of every Element, I can pretty much guess what they’re like, based on pretty much any RPG I’ve ever played. It makes sense that Space and Time aren’t included, since all magic has spatial and temporal aspects: Sarah can teleport for fuck’s sake.” Continue reading

Chapter 25: An Elementary Tutorial

When the radiance faded, Elina looked into Michael’s dark-brown eyes, and asked him “Before I become your Companion, I want to know something first. How did my brother and sister…” Continue reading

Chapter 24: Selling Immortality

Sarah scowled at him and asked “Bastard… Have you ever actually killed anyone before?” The only hair left on her entire body, were those two thin eyebrows, which furrowed in anger. Continue reading

Chapter 23: Losses and Gains

“Quest Completed: After helping the three Cat-Tribe adventurers, a terrible calamity befell Carrabelle Plains, killing the assassins who were seeking the bounty on their heads. Although Richard and Lily died, you still managed to bring Elina to safety.” Continue reading

Chapter 22: Survival of the Fittest?

As the five of them jumped down from the second floor of the collapsing inn, Sarah yelled “Let me go! Where the fuck do you think you’re touching, bastard?!” Michael did as she asked and released her, just in time for her to fall face-first into the relatively-soft dirt; while he was able to land on his feet, to avoid receiving any damage. Continue reading

Chapter 21: A Hardcore Event

As Michael opened the door he muttered “No locks… seriously? Ugh, this is definitely gonna be a pain in the ass.” The inside of the room was completely dark, until Elina released a bright-white light from her palm, which created a very wide area of illumination. Continue reading

Chapter 20: Curiosity Killed the Cat-Girl

As quickly as it had appeared, Michael’s severed head vanished again into his first bag-slot before anyone else in the bar was able to see anything. Lily screamed “What the hell was that!?” Continue reading

Chapter 19: An Immortal Walks Into a Bar

Michael muttered “It’s bad enough that I have to smell the fucking pigs, cows, chickens and horses… now I have to stay at ‘The Popcorn Motel.’ Ugh, well, whatever, it’s still better than sleeping on the dirt I guess. Ah, Inari, come here for a second.” as he reached down and gently caressed the vixen’s head, before sending her into Companion-slot one. Continue reading

Chapter 18: Crafting Is Important

Michael sighed, and then said “Well, if I meet someone who pisses me off enough, I’ll get to test out that theory… Otherwise, I’d rather not torture people or animals just to find out if it’s possible. Although, if I can take things apart…” Suddenly, the hunk of rabbit meat in his hand disappeared, and then he brought out a completely intact, white-furred bunny: aside from the missing head. Continue reading

Chapter 17: The MC Hates Walking

Michael walked over to the pile of Sarah’s equipment, and used ‘Scan’ on the various items, which revealed “Crude Leather Armor: Grants the wearer one Defense Rating. Made to fit a female Goblin. Poor Quality, no level requirement.” It was so low-end, that the entire suit could be placed in bag-slot eleven: If it had been Uncommon, then each piece would have required a separate spot. Continue reading