01 | New Day For Solastal
[ Congratulations! You have cleared the tutorial round of the game, User Vlad (≧▽≦) ]
[ You have accumulated 75P so far. Keep it up! ] The system's robotic yet cheery tune went from one ear to another. Vlad hummed in reply as he stood on the highest peak of this island he's come to know as home.
He dubbed it Solastal. The land where it'll bring about a new dawn for the last survivors of this dying world. It was their main mission decreed by the higher admins or better known as the Gods of Order.
[ Mainline Quest { Project Solastal }: Guide the Survivors of Humanity for a Better Tomorrow! ]
[ Gather Heroes from across the lands and help them defeat the source of the Calamity! No deadline applicable from this mainline quest ]
He was standing on the platform's edge of Nexus Spire. The tall cylindrical tower was standing amongst the various buildings literred across this large archipelago. If there was one world Vlad would describe it, it'd be "overwhelming" in its stature.
He could feel the air's fresh breeze through his raven hair as he stood behind the platform's railings. It was a good idea for him to come here. Not only could he see the harbor settled in Solastal's coastline, it was also a fitting place to reminisce on what he had experienced so far.
It's officially been a month since Vlad found himself deserted on this land with nothing to his name. The only memento that hinted at his past was the leather-bound journal attached to his hip. The only words he could understand were the letters of his name engraved on its cover.
Anything else was indecipherable, the lettering written in its pages becoming more comparable to alien symbols than the common alphabet he has come to recognize.
Vlad was glad that despite having memory loss – he could still remember the common language, basic common sense, and certain concepts and objects upon recognition. It also helped that he wasn't completely alone during his time in Solastal.
The electrical whirring signalled the presence of the transparent entity beside him. In a place bereft of humanity, he's come to appreciate the company of Vide. The projection of a purple-tinted screen glistened resembling LED lights amidst the setting atmosphere.
Vide. An entity called the System of Hope, declaring itself the messenger of the higher admins above. It was only him and Vide in this lonely archipelago. If it weren't for the system, he feared he might've become insane from the lack of socialization.
[ I'm glad I'm here too, User! It would've been way harder without you (;ŏ﹏ŏ);; ]
[ I was created solely to assist you! Without you, I wouldn't be here either...]
"And what a disaster that would be, wouldn't it? No matter the reason.. We're here now."
[ Don't forget about our main mission, dear user! ] The hovering screen flickered as words began to write themselves on its surface.
[ Interlude Quest { "Waiting Game" }: Await the Survivors of the New Dawn ]
[ I'd also recommend checking out the Marketplace as well! Don't forget what you learned during the tutorial stage! (｡•̀ᴗ-)✧ ]
"I doubt i'd forget it that easily. The tutorial literally just ended, Vide." He sighed half-amused, "Have some faith in me at least."
[ { Marketplace: } ]
Vlad clicked his tongue as he viewed the catalogue of items and skills present in the marketplace. "As exorbitant as always." The only thing he could afford right now were basic healing potions worth 10P each. Everything else was worth 80+ points. He already spent the points he gained during the tutorial on two basic skills he thought was useful.
Telekinesis and Hover.
[ Telekinesis LVL 4: The ability to move objects with your mind. You can pick up any objects or living creatures depending on the strength of your mental ability ! ]
[ Hover LVL 5: The ability to fly for a limited period of time. The higher you fly, the greater the fall you'll sustain once the skill's timer runs out. ]
It paired well with his natural skill — Manifestation.
[ Manifestation LVL 6: The ability to create inorganic objects from thin air. There's no limit when it comes to your imagination ]
If he levelled his skill enough, Vlad could even upgrade them to a higher tier. The mentioned abilities are useful with performing menial tasks he often did around Solastal. He had a city to maintain, after all.
Yes. A city that looked like it came out of a steampunk comic book. Even his pretentious outfit certainly fit the aesthetic of the entire place. He's taken to calling it Penjelem.
[ Penjelem is a great name ^^ ]
Why thank you, Vide. Vlad preened at the praise. He spent most of the tutorial doing basic tasks.. Farming, Animal Handling, Fishing, Collecting Resources, Constructing paths, Assigning Automatons to run certain shops, Exploring the man-made dungeon....
"Doesn't that just sound like your ordinary cozy game..?" Now that he thought about it, was there really a cataclysm event happening outside Solastal? Vlad had been spending most of his days frolicking amongst the fields rather than fighting for his life...
Doesn't sound apocalyptic if you asked him.
[ Thats simple! It's because Solastal is hidden away from the Calamity's hold. This place is an artificial archipelago created to house the last safety beacon for humanity. It lies beyond the Neteric Ocean. A dangerous and rarely ventured waters due to the combination of its turbulent storms and fog. ]
".... Is that why the tutorial took so long..? Cause the survivors haven't found this place yet...?"
[....]
"You know I'm getting tired of this set routine. And the fact that there's only two of us here, I might start talking to the insects and animals at this point..."
[ Hey! I'm a way better conversationalist than those bugs ಠಗಠ ]
"No seriously, when are the survivors coming here..?"
Vide projected the same familiar quest objective as they had previously.
[ Interlude Quest { "Waiting Game" }: Await the Survivors of the New Dawn ]
"Vide, it's been a month. Don't tell me I have to wait years for them to come..?" Vlad looked over to the direction of the harbor again, the fog on the horizon was the only thing visible in the ocean.
[ If it makes you feel better, User! You do not technically possess the capability to age physically if that soothes you ]
"Okay time to stop about that in particular lest I get into another existential crisis. What if we play chess instead?" At the snap of his fingers, purple glitches manifested from thin air. It produced 2 sets of chairs and a small round table holding a classic boardgame of chess.
[ User.. you don't even know how to play chess. ]
"I'll learn these days! It's not my fault my selective knowledge decided chess wasn't good enough for me to retain."
[ Heh prepare to get beaten, User (. ❛ ᴗ ❛.) ]
"Do you wonder if we're headed the right direction..?" Cassius somberly gazed the ocean's horizon from the Dahlia's deck. A woman with short braided ivory hair stood beside him, her eyes hidden behind a layer of bandages acting as a blindfold. Like him, she stares through the same view. But he can't tell if she could see the same sight as him.
It wouldn't matter anyways. Only fog could be seen through the horizon.
"Vernon is doing his best to navigate through the Neteric. We must put our faith in him." Her soft spoken voice carried a wave of determination. Cassius glanced at the mentioned man seated behind the helm of the vessel. His short light-blue hair is blown to the side through the harsh winds of a coming storm.
"I have my faith in him as well. No one else has ventured this far into such forbidden waters. It's a miracle that we made it this far in the first place." Yes, many sailors have met their end from voyaging the Neteric ocean blindly. Many frightful tales has originated from this area. Bards spoke of large beasts covered in appendages that could grab a man down the ocean's depths...
"Pietro had certainly spent his time singing ballads of such aquatic beasts.. I shudder to imagine facing one in our current state." The twelve survivors were currently recuperating from their previous battle. A horde of cataclysmic monsters descended upon them as they tried to board the Dahlia in their attempts to escape Lumeria's soil.
It was their last course of action. During the height of the calamity, the church had ordained an oracle from the heavens. The previous Saint have tasked any available survivors to flee their homeland and sail towards forbidden waters. At first the people — their group included — were hesitant. He had been too preoccupied in searching for more leftover survivors and defeating the beasts that invaded their beloved kingdom.
Grotesque beings brimming with corrupted energy. It's as if their flesh struggled to decompose naturally, the stench of rot clung deep into their decaying bones. At first, they were able to fight back. But as the monsters increased.. and once they found out how those beasts spawned to begin with. It became a losing battle.. they had no choice but to abandon their homes in search for greener pastures.
As the last surviving prince, Cassius had been forced to weight his people over their homes. "The Saint promised that an island untouched by corruption rests beyond the Neteric Ocean." The appearance of his weary stature is reflected back somewhere beneath the ocean's currents.
"Solal.. do you truly think it exists out there?" He clenched his fists against the railing of the ship. The blindfolded witch remained impassive as ever, her gaze focused on what lies beyond the fog. Her calm disposition certainly calms the growing pit of complicated emotions stirring inside of him.
"Look ahead, Cass." He could hear the crew's voices intermingle in the background, all their voices rising in tandem. He looked up to see what the commotion is about– Then he sees it. Beyond the fog, the silhouette of an island lies on the horizon. He could see a cylindrical tower that reaches the clouds of the sky and various buildings in a style that he hasn't seen before.
"Look alive, people!" Vernon's voice towered through the rest. The short man carefully unlatches his spyglass from his side to view the island in the distance. "We're currently landing on the Island of Miracle!"
"Holy shit!" He could hear one of his comrades scream – most probably Lorelei from her contralto tone. "It exists."
"Wait, wait! Let me—" The girl with honey brown tucked hair, Ophelia, began to fish out a small portable device from her pocket. A tiny rectangular arcane tool used to measure cataclysmic energy around a certain vicinity. "—So far no cataclysmic energy.."
Please let it be so. Cassius prayed within his heart that they have found it. The island of miracle devoid of cataclysmic energy – their new beginning.
Solal caught Cassius gaze with a gentle grin, as if confirming to him that yes– they have arrived. The solemn atmosphere plaguing the group has began to slowly dissolved.
They're here.
They were here.
[ Interlude Quest { "Waiting Game" }: Await the Survivors of the New Dawn has been completed! ]
Their game of chess laid abandoned in the background as Vlad ran against the railing of Nexus Spire. There in the harbor, he could see the sight of an approaching ship beyond the fog. The foremast of the ship slowly became more visible proving that it was indeed real.
The survivors have made their way to the Isle of Solastal. "Vide!" He faced the hovering screen with elation. "They're here!"
Then he realized something he never thought of before.
"Wait oh gods, they're here!"
[ Mainline Quest { "Series of Introductions" }
: introduce yourself to the survivors of the Lumeria Kingdom! Reward: 40P! ]
"That's exactly it— How do I introduce myself?!" Oh dear, oh dear— This is his first time meeting actual people outside of Vide. Does he still have information on how to communicate with people? What if he accidentally offended them – he doesn't know chess, what more of normal social conventions?!
"—Also wait!" Vlad had come to another realization, "do I not get any reward from the Interlude quest?"
[.... Hehe..Not really.. (>0<;) ]
"How cheap!" He demands a reward!
[ I'll ask the admins.. give me a moment. ] Vide's existence blinked out of thin air presumably to talk with the higher admins. Now he should really plan on how to introduce himself to the survivors..
Vlad gazed at the approaching vessel with a thoughtful expression. How does one communicate.. again..? "Hello, welcome to Solastal. Your Host, me— No that sounds stupid."
What about.. He materialized a corkboard tied against the railing of the platform. He also manifested paper, pins, and a pen alongside it. Manifestation, the helpful skill you are!
"Okay, maybe what if I descended from the harbor— No maybe the obelisk, that looks way more mysterious." A plan was beginning to form in his mind. Perfect, yes! He can count as mysterious – hell he doesn't even know himself!
[ User, that sounds kind of sad – ow ]
No, he DID not scream. Thank you very much. Vlad merely turned around and greeted Vide with a cheery yell.
[ User... ]
Vlad waved it off before extending his hand, "And the reward..?" He raised his brow at his companion. A tired looking emoticon appeared on the surface of its screen before giving Vlad what he had asked for.
[ I talked to the admin and they agreed to reward you with a simple gift for waiting a month. Considering how hard you worked it wouldn't be too farfetched— ]
"Ohh.. how I would LOVE a reward for my boundless patience, friend!"
[ You have earned 30P, User Vlad ಠ︵ಠ ]
Vlad clapped with delight, "Oh thank you, my magnanimous system! This humble soul is honored to claim such a thing."
[ Oh stop with the dramatics ಠಿ_ಠ ]
"Now how many points do I have in stock?"
[ You currently have accumulated 105P! ]
Nevermind, he was still broke.
[ User! Why do you look so sad again..?! ]
"I'll.. raise my points later. Let's continue on with the main agenda today. Looks like we have to greet our new guests, Vide."
[ Only User Vlad can sense my existence–]
"Oh, you get the point." Vlad waved the system's lack of theatrics aside. He grabbed the pen and paper he recently created to begin planning his grand speech.
"Vide, tell me who the survivors are. A system as smart as you is bound to know what they're like."
[ Well I'll be glad to assist! ]
"Good! We still have a bit of time until they reached the heart of the city anyhow." Twirling his pen, Vlad quickly got to work. Introductions, you are gonna be aced for sure!
Solal placed the moth gently on the tip of her finger with a low hum. The entire crew has made their way into the harbor. She could see the group settling down after anchoring the Dalia near the docks.
"There's no cataclysmic energy.. look 0%!" Ophelia showed the device's results in front of Cassius' face with starstruck eyes. For the first time in weeks, the somber looking girl finally broke out a grin that lightened the group's atmosphere.
Vernon peeked closer at the device with a similar smile on his face, "So it actually exists. Looks like the Gods didn't abandon us just yet."
"Don't say that! Are you trying to get smited.. smote..?"
"Well It appears the island holds civilization at the very least." Cassius decided to change the topic, leaving those specific two to bicker amongst themselves.
Glancing around, he could see the harbor brimming with signs of life. Stalls lined up across the docks of the harbors showcasing various fruits, fishes, and lures as its wares. The stalls were manned by inorganic machines in the shape of human figures..
"What are these...?" The sorceress turned her attention away from the navigator to investigate the odd automatons behind the stalls. Its skin's surface resembled gold, glossy with a sheen metalic glaze..
[ Would you like to buy? ] The automaton resembling a picturesque village vendor's eyes suddenly lit up. Their voice caused Ophelia to flinch out of surprise. "Woah! Ah— uh what do you have in stock..?"
Malachi, the burly built man quickly sheathed his sword, already pending for a possible battle. They were unfamiliar with these type of machinery, much less ones that imitate humans.
[ Currently selling seabass for 8G, tilapia for 7G, and Mackerel for 5G. ]
"Gee? What currency is that?"
Cassius patted Malachi's shoulder to stand down, making his way over to Ophelia and the strange being.. "Excuse me.. but do you know the way to your.. ruler?" He cringed at his choice of wording.
The machinery paused for a bit before calibrating to produce an answer. [ City Hall is that way. ] They pointed past the harbor, towards an obelisk in the distance.
"Thank you...?" He shrugged once he caught Ophelia's questioning gaze. It seems like the machine..person? stopped it's activity, it's eyes lighting off once the conversation ended.
"That was weird." Cassius couldn't help but mutter out loud. "Have any of you met anyone like that..?" He's greeted with shaking heads.
"No, your highness." Malachi grunted, "It's my first time seeing something like that as well."
"It kind of reminds me of that one novel.. of arcane machinery built in the shape of humans. Though I don't think that one was sentient.." Ophelia chimed in.
"They're everywhere. Look." Vernon pointed at the other scarce automatons going about as if they're ordinary village folk. "I don't see a single human here."
"Let's just stay on guard. They don't seem hostile at the very least." Vernon was right, Cassius glanced around and nowhere does he see another person in their sights. "Let's go try to visit that city hall the.. vendor mentioned. It's our best bet right now."
"It's beyond that obelisk." Solal turned her head towards the direction past the harbor. They slowly walked through the streets of the city with Cassius taking the lead, followed by Malachi and Lorelei protecting the rear of the group.
The structures found near the streets reminded Ophelia of the arcane machinery hidden away at the Magic Tower. The buildings's shape reminded her of the romanesque architect often found in Lumeria but here it was styled in a different way. She couldn't put the words, that's how foreign the area looks. She guesses she can refer to it as "busy" noting the arches that connect each building.. as well as the huge signs with specific symbols written on its likeness.
The city reminded her of the gears of a clock. Yes, that's the best way she could describe such a sight before her!
"It's incredible. Such a sight hidden away from man's gaze." Solal commented beside her as they continue their walk.
"It is.. I wonder if they have their own magic tower here as well.. I'd love to see what it looks like."
"Yes, I hope the people are hospitable enough to shelter us.. the Oracle prophesies its existence, but it never went into detail how its natives may react to outsiders."
Ophelia chuckled half-heartedly, "I mean, look at us Solal! Maybe one good look at our sorry states and they'll see that we mean no harm.. We look like abandoned puppies caked with grime.."
"Yes, a bath was impossible during our circumstances.. I hope they'll be kind enough to lend a bath at least."
"Not even a bath! Even a lake will do, i rubbed all the dirt away but I still feel dirty. We were lucky enough that Alfie managed to pack some sanitary provisions.. Thanks again Alfie by the way."
"I-It's no problem at all, Lady Sorceress!" Alfie's eyes widened, not being used to being mentioned by those above her station.
"How many times did we have to tell you, Alfie? Call us by our names! I don't think status matter much in times like these.."
Solal tried to hide her gaze from Briar's notice. The ex-noblewomen known in the high nobility's social circle. Briar's face was pointedly facing away from their discussion. The mattered clothes she took from a local villager's house... She looks less like the daughter of a duke, and more of the "shrewd" survivor she came to be.
The apocalypse affected them all differently, but they all suffered the same. Solal herself never had much time to mingle within a group, preferring to hide away in a cottage from a far coast village. How times have changed them all.
"Stop. There's someone here." Vernon held his arm out to stop the group. Ah, it seems they already made it near the stone obelisk. The light blue haired man held his spyglass to view something...above the obelisk? Solal's eyes widened beneath her blindfold. The moth perched on her shoulder helped her see just what Vernon was pertaining to.
Cassius pointed at the top of the obelisk with a decisive glance, "Show yourself!" He announced to whoever the figure was. The streetlamps' lights flickered in anticipation as a man with elaborate clothing closed the distance between the two of them.
The man— or woman– Cassius couldn't tell. The androgynous figure was wearing a long black coat pinned with golden buttons. Underneath, they were wearing a black leather vest over a simple white collared shirt. Their black pants were camouflaged within the night sky, only distinguishable by their belt and leather brown boots.
They had their hair tied in a short ponytail and golden purple tinted goggles pushed above their forehead. A leather book was latched on the side of their belt.. and their eyes.. vivid purple stare at them with mirth. Cassius blinked at the sight.
"Who are you..?" He watched as the figure glide down to meet them face to face. They landed with a soft "thud" before waving at the defensive group behind him. "I've been waiting a while now for you, dear guests."
A masculine voice came from the man's lips. "Huh?" Cassius wordlessly replied, stunned at the sight of such a divine man. Was this the guardian of the island?
Ophelia, on the other hand, widened her eyes. He didn't use magic to fly! She could feel no mana utilized in the air— was it divine power? If only they had a cleric or paladin in the group that's familiar with this type of ability. It didn't feel like divine magic but.. she's no expert.
"Cassius, the last surviving prince of Lumeria."
"Ophelia, the Arcane Sorceress."
The two's eyes widened at the mention of their names. "How?" Malachi held a defensive posture against the man. He knew their names?
"Vernon, the famed explorer."
"Solal, the witch of the Woods." The man slowly gravitated towards the name he called one by one.
"Pietro, the Bard of Renown."
"Malachi, the Royal Vanguard."
"Lorelei, the Mercenary Leader"
"Briar, the Flower of Roseveil"
"Kiana, the Skilled Huntsman"
"Alfie, the Proficient Helper"
"Wilhelm, the Sagely Medic."
"And Ives, the adaptable Rancher."
"— Did I miss anyone?" He tilted his head, accounting for everyone present in the group.
Solal could sense her comrade's growing distrust, which differed from Cassius's line of thinking. "No, you did not... May we know your name—"
"Your highness!" Malachi grabbed onto Cassius's to prevent him from approaching the purple-eyed man. "Be wary—"
The man laughed. Not out of maliciousness, but from pure unadulterated cheer that Cassius couldn't look away from. "I mean no harm! I was sent here to aid you in your quest for a new day."
"My name is Vlad, and I welcome you survivors of the old world— to the isles of Solastal. Curren location: The City of Penjelem!"
Fireworks shot out of the sky spelling out the words "welcome to Solastal!" in the night sky.
"So.. I don't think this guy's a threat." Ophelia whispered to Solal incredulously. The lights from the streetlight brightened from their previous flickering state. The entire city felt more alive at the arrival of the man—Vlad's introduction.
[ Mainline Quest { "Series of Introductions" }
has been completed! You have earned 40P]
[ You have now accumulated 145P! (≧▽≦)/]
... Vide, did he mess up somewhere? He analyzed each survivor closely. This is where they should be celebrating.. did he frighten them too much? The fantasy novels he read in the library said that this type of introduction would make his "cool" factor go up.. Why do they all look constipated..? Aside from Cassius who seemed strangely bright.
Vlad coughed to ease the tension. "Was.. was that too much of a welcome party...?" It's like chess all over again. No! He winced internally, social conventions 1; Vlad 0.
"Uh— Wha, no! It was very cool! Very welcoming!" Ophelia tried to comfort him but was stopped by the Knightly Malachi. "Answer us, how did you know of our names?"
[ An oracle— ]
"The Gods of Order granted me an oracle detailing your eventual visit to this land!" Vlad quickly pointed out. Thank you, Vide!
He coughed again to straighten his voice, "Your arrival was prophesied a month ago.. I've been waiting ever since to assist you in your journey against the calamity."
"A messenger of the Gods.. as I expected!" Cassius briskly walked towards the man, clasping his hands against his. "It's an honor to make your acquaintance!"
"Oh, uh yes! It's mutual, I'll say that much!". From the corner of his eye, he could see the group start to relax upon his reaction. The ginger man donning the short ponytail— Pietro was it?— seemed to sport the same bright eyed expression the prince is exhibiting.
[ User, look at the group! They need better clothing and amenities stat (ᗒᗩᗕ) ]
Oh dear, they looked like abandoned kittens. The apocalypse could be so cruel. Vlad clasped the blonde haired prince's shoulder with a side hug, "Anyways, before we feast. Why don't we stop at the Lotus Inn first? You all look in need of a refresher.."
Finally, great news. Solal smiled, "Yes, a bath would be lovely."
"Food! Actual Food!" The survivors cheered as they saw the feast settled on the dining table. The entire restaurant was built to look like a buffet. A variety of meals was presented before them, even the smell was inviting the more paranoid members of the group.
Malachi can admit that his walls were starting to crack. It was hard to disagree with the prince as he told the knight to ease his suspicions on Vlad. It would be farfetched for the man to desire their heads on a silver platter... Through the night, the man has been nothing but kind. Giving them free clothing, provisions, and even now with free food.
If he is truly a messenger from the divine, then...
"Hm, it isn't poisoned." Wilhelm was looking over the silver plates under the various delicacies. "Thank you for being amendable to my request." The elderly man bowed in gratitude to Vlad's generosity.
"AH— It's fine! It's fine! You don't need to bow." It seems the divine Messenger doesn't deal well with compliments given the flush present over his face. "And I'm not poisoning you guys! That's counter productive to my own goal, you know!"
Vernon took that as a sign to dine in which prompted everyone else to follow in his footsteps. The servings were delicious... Malachi can admit that. Watching everyone as he continue to eat, everyone else seemed to share his sentiments... Yes. It's been a while since everyone had the time to eat peacefully.. to think they were just experiencing the calamity weeks ago..
Malachi reached out towards what looked like wine but upon closer taste, it was simply grape juice. Ah, well he can't have them all he guesses.
The evening continued on without fanfare. The survivors and the enigmatic Vlad found themselves on the lobby of Lotus Inn once more. Malachi definitely felt more energized upon finally eating a decent meal in ages. The others in the group went into their own groups, talking with one another. This gave him the opportunity to talk with the man of the hour one on one.
"Sir Vlad." Malachi approached the man staring blankly at the wall. Was something there...? But upon his call, he snapped out of it. Waving back, letting the burly Knight intrude upon his space. "Malachi! Is something the matter?"
"I have something to ask of you. You mentioned your goal in aiding us against the cataclysm.. may I ask the specifics of what that entails?"
"Oh, sure. What specifics are we talking about? The general plan is allowing you guys to stay here in the meantime to develop your own growth. Solastal is a mysterious place with natural dungeons and its own wildlife. This place seems like a good training area, especially for a knight like you."
"Dungeons..?" He hasn't heard of such a term before in the context of what Vlad has been discussing anyways. "Think of it as a place crawling with mythical beasts..—"
Beasts..? Malachi thought back to the various monsters they faced in Lumeria. Notably the amalgamated form of the Saint's face contorting into two as protruding talons sprouted from their hands.
His ashen face must've alarmed Vlad causing him to double down, "Ah! Not like the ones from the Calamity. Unlike those corrupted souls, the beasts here are merely like animals from the wildlife.. just powered with mana from nature.."
"— Ah, I see. I'm sorry for my presumptions–"
"No, I should've been more specific. You all have been through a horrible ordeal. It's no surprised that some invisible scars remained from it." Vlad frowned just thinking about it.
The others have been eavesdropping on them, and he also saw the similar fear-stricken expressions on their faces once he mentioned beasts. Vlad notably saw Ophelia checking something from her pocket.. something that looked like a calculator before relaxing upon glancing at it.
[.. They're traumatized.. (╯︵╰,) ]
"That's all I wanted to ask.. thank you."
"Let's leave the gratitude aside.. I've experienced it in abundance now. Just pay it back by recovering.. you have a brand new tomorrow waiting for you after all."
Oh! Vide, the grumpy knight is smiling! Quick take a photo before it disappears.
[ On it, User! (^～^;)ゞ ]
Vlad smiled to himself as he saw the presence of other people in Solastal. This is what Penjelem aims to be.. a refuge..
Hm, tomorrow is gonna be a busy day for sure. He should take the time to register them as citizens as well...
Would it be weird to ask for their autographs all of a sudden...?
[ User...]
He'll consider it tomorrow.