Chapter Summaries

Lin Mo and Bern agreed to investigate the Blood Sea Gang and rescue the Yori Merchant Guild owner’s daughter, then camped for the night. Bern warned that the coming operation would be far more dangerous and began explaining how difficult it was to become a professional.

• Bern suspected the Yori Merchant Guild caravan had been looted by the Blood Sea Gang, and Lin Mo agreed to take forty percent of the mission reward while Bern’s party received the rest.
• Bern decided against a nighttime raid, so the group found a nearby campsite, where Lin Mo watched Bern set traps and scatter beast-repelling powder.
• Evan praised Lin Mo’s swordsmanship and lamented that he had not learned a Professional Skill, while Miriam teased him and left with him.
• Lin Mo shared a meal with Bern, who showed him dried cheese; Lin Mo warmed it into a sandwich, and Bern copied his idea.
• Bern warned Lin Mo that the next day’s operation would be much more dangerous, then began explaining how difficult it was to become a professional after Lin Mo asked.

Lin Mo learned how skills raised abilities and how reaching a critical point allowed someone to become a professional, realizing his unusual way of gaining skill proficiency might let him pursue multiple professions. Bern explained Evan’s childhood dreams and struggles as an adventurer, and the group settled down for the night.

• Bern explained that skills improved abilities through stages of development and that reaching a critical point led to taking up a profession.
• Lin Mo asked about having multiple professions, and Bern said it might be possible but warned that pursuing two would be too demanding for most people.
• Lin Mo realized that gaining proficiency by killing monsters could let him develop several professions at once.
• Bern told Lin Mo about Evan’s childhood ambition to wield a sword and his difficulty obtaining a skill as an adventurer.
• Evan declared to Miriam that they would become famous adventurers, while Miriam dismissed his boast.
• Bern took the first watch, and Lin Mo went to sleep in the makeshift tent.

Lin Mo and his companions set out to confront the gang that had killed Taine, while the gang’s members dismissed the chance that their attackers would find the camp. Lin Mo reached the camp and silently killed a lookout, leaving the confrontation poised to begin.

• Lin Mo took the dawn watch, checked his status, and hoped to improve his Stealth skill before the coming fight.
• Bern woke the group, and they ate breakfast before he led them toward the camp using a map taken from a warrior.
• At the camp, the captain mocked a subordinate’s portraits, while Pat and Melo discussed the people who had killed Taine and Xili.
• A gang member went outside to relieve himself, and Lin Mo used the wind’s rustling to approach unseen and stab him through the throat.

Lin Mo ambushed and killed a Goblin, raising his Stealth skill to Level 2, while Bern's party launched an attack on the camp. The captain engaged Bern as Pat searched for Lin Mo, but Lin Mo struck from behind.

• Lin Mo killed a Goblin with a stealth attack and raised Stealth to Level 2.
• Pat grew suspicious when a companion failed to return, then spotted Miriam's arrow and warned the camp of an attack.
• Miriam fired at the bandits, and the captain caught her arrow before Bern blocked the Ranger's counterattack.
• Melo identified Bern's group as the attackers, and Pat volunteered to face the hidden Lin Mo while the captain challenged Bern.
• The captain overpowered Bern in their opening clash, and Pat searched for Lin Mo until a cry sounded behind him.

Lin Mo’s team fought Pat’s group as Lin Mo killed their Ranger but was gradually driven back by Pat and Melo. When Pat tried to ambush Bern, Bern survived the attack, leaving Lin Mo and the wounded Bern facing three enemies as Lin Mo launched a desperate counterattack.

• Lin Mo killed the enemy Ranger with a surprise attack, then fought Melo while Pat joined the battle.
• Pat and Melo pressured Lin Mo together, while Bern struggled against the opposing captain and Evan gained the upper hand with Miriam’s help.
• Pat abandoned his fight with Lin Mo and attacked Bern from behind, but Bern used Shield Bash to withstand the captain’s blow and survived Pat’s dagger strike.
• Lin Mo reached Bern’s side, recognized that the enemy had planned to take their leader out first, and prepared to attack Pat’s Assassin while reaching for his waist.

Lin Mo and his allies nearly defeated the Blood Sea Gang, but the captain charged at Miriam in a desperate attempt to kill one of them. Miriam shielded Evan with her white oak bow and took the captain’s sword strike as Lin Mo attacked from behind.

• Lin Mo killed Melo by redirecting his lunge, then defeated Pat and cut off his right hand before killing him.
• Miriam and Evan helped Bern hold off the Blood Sea Gang captain after Evan and Miriam defeated another gang member.
• Lin Mo hid in the undergrowth and used feints to pressure the captain while Bern, Miriam, and Evan kept him occupied.
• The captain let Bern strike him, grabbed Bern’s wrist, and charged toward Miriam to kill her before he died.
• Evan stepped in to protect Miriam, but the captain broke his sword and nearly struck him down.
• Miriam blocked the captain’s blade with her white oak bow and took the blow on her left shoulder as Lin Mo arrived and attacked the captain’s throat.

Lin Mo and his companions defeated the Blood Sea Gang squad, divided the spoils, and discovered the kidnapped daughter of the Yori Merchant Guild owner. The chapter left them realizing her rescue could earn them 100 Gold Coins.

• Lin Mo, Bern, Evan, and Miriam treated their wounds after surviving the battle with the Blood Sea Gang.
• Bern divided the captain’s Gold Coins and equipment, and Lin Mo gave the two-handed sword to Evan.
• Lin Mo counted 33 Gold Coins from the men he had killed, then searched the gang’s tents with Bern.
• Lin Mo and Bern found a bound girl in the captain’s tent and learned she was the owner of the Yori Merchant Guild’s daughter.
• Lin Mo and Bern celebrated when they realized rescuing her could earn them 100 Gold Coins.

After rescuing the merchant guild owner's daughter, Lin Mo and the adventurers camped in the forest, treated their injuries, and kept watch. Before his shift, Lin Mo saw Miriam tease Evan over his offer to lend her money for a replacement bow.

• Lin Mo freed the merchant guild owner's daughter, and the group left the camp after checking for traces.
• The injured adventurers camped in the forest, shared a roasted rabbit, and Lin Mo saw his Stealth and Slash skills had gained proficiency.
• Bern set the watch schedule, and the group treated their wounds with help from the merchant's daughter.
• Lin Mo woke before his watch and saw Miriam mourning her broken White Oak Bow while Evan offered to lend her money for a replacement.
• Miriam called Evan a coward when he could not tell her he would not expect repayment, and Lin Mo watched them with envy.

Lin Mo turned in his Qingfen Grass quest and received an increased reward, then joined his companions as Yori reunited with his daughter and paid them for completing the rescue. After dividing the reward, Lin Mo agreed to visit a forge with Bern to replace his damaged sword.

• Lin Mo submitted 150 Qingfen Grass to Laina, who paid him 4 Gold Coins and 50 Silver Coins at the increased rate and asked him to keep the arrangement quiet.
• Lin Mo joined Evan, Miriam, and the others for a meal at the Adventurer's Guild while Bern finished the quest formalities.
• Yori arrived at the Guild and reunited with his daughter, then thanked Bern and the team for rescuing her.
• The Association confirmed the quest's additional objective and gave Bern Yori's 100 Gold Coins; Bern gave Lin Mo 40 Gold Coins and divided 4 Gold Coins among each teammate, keeping the rest as team funds.
• Bern invited Lin Mo to visit a forge, and Lin Mo agreed because his current sword had begun to show damage.

Lin Mo visited Edgar’s shop with Miriam, Evan, and Bern, chose a well-made Iron Thornwood Bow for Miriam, and inspected Edgar’s private collection for a better weapon. He bought the Excellent-grade Wolfbone Sword for 30 gold after Edgar offered him a promotional discount, leaving with a powerful new weapon and an agreement to help build Edgar’s reputation if he became famous.

• Miriam asked to buy an Iron Thornwood Bow, and Lin Mo recommended the best one while Bern backed his choice over Evan’s.
• Lin Mo asked Edgar for a better one-handed sword and followed him into a secret room containing the blacksmith’s prized weapons.
• Lin Mo found the green Excellent-grade Wolfbone Sword, whose Wolf Soul enhancement increased strength when he used attack skills.
• Edgar explained the sword’s materials and abilities, then offered it to Lin Mo for 30 gold in exchange for future promotion if Lin Mo became a famous adventurer.
• Lin Mo accepted Edgar’s offer and agreed to the deal.

Lin Mo bought excellent Leather Armor from Edgar by haggling and paying with his old sword, then declined Bern and Evan’s invitation to join their party. He planned to stay at their inn and work with them again when suitable jobs came up.

• Lin Mo decided to buy mobile Leather Armor rather than heavy Iron Armor.
• Lin Mo persuaded Edgar to sell the Black Marsh Crocodile Leather Armor for 32 Gold Coins and his old sword.
• Lin Mo said goodbye to Edgar and met up with Bern, Evan, and Miriam outside the forge.
• Bern and Evan invited Lin Mo to join their party, but Lin Mo declined because he wanted to focus on improving his strength.
• Lin Mo asked Bern about an inn, and Bern recommended the Howling Wolf Inn, where they could stay in touch and work together on suitable jobs.

Lin Mo rented a room in Roland Town, studied the mysterious Spell Scroll, and explored the adventurers’ district for the evening. He returned to the inn with a plan to raise Slash to Level 3 the next day and test his theory about skills.

• Lin Mo paid for a month at the inn while Evan renewed the rooms for his team and gave up the room they no longer needed.
• Lin Mo counted his money in his room and unsuccessfully tried to make sense of the Spell Scroll he had found in a Goblin nest.
• Lin Mo visited a massage shop, ate dinner, and explored the adventurers’ district, but avoided going to Flower Street.
• Lin Mo ran into Evan and Miriam, who said the team would take a break from missions to recover, spend time with family, and consider recruiting new members.
• Lin Mo decided to raise Slash to Level 3 the next day and test what Bern had told him about skills.

Lin Mo accepted a one-star task to collect essence from 50 Slimes within seven days and hunted in the Lorraine Forest. After finding his first Slime near a river, he killed it with a slash and gained proficiency in Stealth and Slash.

• Lin Mo killed four Goblins at dawn and collected their left ears before heading northwest through the Lorraine Forest.
• Lin Mo accepted Richard’s task to kill 50 Slimes and collect their essence for five gold within seven days.
• Lin Mo had Edgar coat his Wolfbone Sword against corrosion and searched near a river for Slimes.
• Lin Mo entered Stealth and split his first Slime in two, gaining one proficiency point in both Stealth and Slash.

Lin Mo hunted Slimes and Goblins, improved his skills, and deposited eleven Slime Essences at the Adventurer's Guild. While eating at a local restaurant, he overheard that Eunice Lawrence was coming to Roland Town.

• Lin Mo leveled Slash to Level 3, gained one Strength point, and collected Slime Essence while hunting.
• Lin Mo finished the day with eleven Slime Essences after defeating thirteen Slimes and five Goblins, raising his Slash and Stealth proficiency.
• Lin Mo returned to town and deposited his mission items at the Adventurer's Guild, where Laina registered them.
• Lin Mo ate at Hot Stove Roast Meat and overheard a Dwarf say that Eunice Lawrence was coming to Roland Town.

Lin Mo improved his Stealth and hunted Slimes while considering how to advance his professions and adventurer rank. After returning to town, he discussed joining Bern and Evan's team for Cat Demon quests and agreed to a seventy-thirty reward split.

• Lin Mo overheard adventurers gossip about Eunice Lawrence's engagement to Baron Lar before leaving the restaurant.
• Lin Mo leveled Stealth to level 3, gained 2 Agility, and realized he was close to meeting the requirements to become an Assassin.
• Lin Mo killed 19 Slimes in one day, collected 18 portions of Slime Essence, and raised Slash proficiency to 28/40.
• Lin Mo met Cody, the newest member of Bern and Evan's team, when he returned to the inn.
• Bern offered Lin Mo a chance to join the team on a Cat Demon claw collection quest, and Lin Mo agreed to a seventy-thirty split while noting the quests would help his adventurer rank.

Lin Mo completed his Slime Essence mission and collected its reward at the Adventurer's Guild, where a commotion suddenly caught his attention. Earlier, a powerful red-haired mage had entered Lorraine Forest and killed a Frost Shadow Wolf before continuing toward Roland Town.

• A red-haired mage in a purple robe entered Lorraine Forest and effortlessly repelled and killed a Frost Shadow Wolf with fire magic.
• Lin Mo collected the final Slime Essence he needed and saw that his Slash skill had reached Level 4.
• Lin Mo submitted twenty-one Slime Essences to Laina, completing his mission and receiving five Gold Coins.
• Lin Mo learned how guild commissions were shared with receptionists and chatted with Laina about her earnings.
• A commotion broke out behind Lin Mo, and he turned around with a frozen expression.

Lin Mo saw a mage from Saint Antonia Academy of Magic issue a notice for a missing disciple, then realized the Spell Scroll he carried came from the same academy. He kept the scroll and planned to decide what to do with it during the next day's task.

• A young mage arrived at the Adventurer's Guild, drawing the adventurers' attention with her silver mage badge.
• The mage asked Laina to issue a missing person notice for a disciple of Saint Antonia Academy of Magic, and Lin Mo left when he heard this.
• Lin Mo returned to the inn, reread the Spell Scroll signed by Archmage Elvis of St. Antonia Academy, and feared the mage would suspect him.
• Bern visited Lin Mo to discuss two accepted tasks, and Lin Mo agreed to accompany him the next day.
• Lin Mo considered keeping the scroll on him or throwing it into the forest, and decided to choose during the task.

Lin Mo joined Bern’s party on a mission to hunt Cat Demons, while his unease over the Spell Scroll and Cody’s prejudice complicated the journey. After reaching the edge of the Cat Demons’ habitat, Bern called for a rest before they continued.

• Lin Mo arrived tired, and Cody privately doubted that the newcomer deserved a share of the party’s rewards.
• Bern reminded everyone to check their supplies, and Lin Mo went to Harvest Street to buy provisions and a portable sleeping bag.
• On the way to Lorraine Forest, Lin Mo studied a guide to Cat Demons while Cody judged him inexperienced.
• The party defeated two groups of Goblins, and Cody proudly showed off after killing two of them.
• Bern checked his map and stopped the party near the Cat Demons’ habitat so they could recover before entering the dangerous area.

Lin Mo revealed that he had been adventuring for only a few days, stunning Bern, Evan, and Cody. The team entered Cat Demon territory and prepared to attack a group of four Cat Demons spotted by Cody.

• Lin Mo told Evan that he had never joined a team and had been adventuring for only a few days.
• Bern and Evan were shocked by Lin Mo's brief experience, while Cody began to doubt his judgment of Lin Mo.
• After eating, the team entered Cat Demon territory in the sweltering heat and continued cautiously through the forest.
• Cody spotted four Cat Demons resting and feeding more than four hundred meters away.
• Bern drew his sword and ordered the team to prepare for battle.

Lin Mo’s party ambushed four Cat Demons, but Cody’s assassination attempt failed when his target sensed him. Lin Mo killed two Cat Demons with a surprise attack and a precisely timed dagger strike as the battle continued.

• The party spotted four drowsy Cat Demons, and Cody prepared to kill one before the group fought them head-on.
• Cody’s Backstab wounded a Cat Demon but failed to kill it, and its shriek woke the others.
• Lin Mo slipped behind the awakened Cat Demons and severed one’s head while Bern, Evan, and Miriam joined the fight.
• Lin Mo blocked one Cat Demon’s attack with the Wolfbone Sword and used his empty hand to lure another within reach.
• Lin Mo caught the falling dagger and killed the approaching Cat Demon with a level 4 Slash, then knocked back the one attacking him.