Recaps

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.

Lin Mo and his team hunted Cat Demons, and his impressive fighting revealed how much his skills had improved. After the team defeated 14 Cat Demons and camped for the night, Lin Mo realized his weak Constitution could not keep up with his growing strength and speed.

• Lin Mo killed a Cat Demon and fought with such skill that Cody reevaluated him, while the team defeated the remaining monsters.
• The group continued hunting Cat Demons, with Lin Mo and Cody often taking out targets quickly, and Miriam collected their claws.
• Near evening, Miriam counted 14 Cat Demons for the day, and Bern decided the team would camp and resume the mission tomorrow.
• At camp, Lin Mo noticed his body was sore and trembling after fighting at full power, and he considered how to improve his Constitution.
• Lin Mo went to sleep, and Bern took the first watch while checking the traps around their deeper campsite.

Lin Mo and his squad were ambushed at night by a fast, powerful Tattooed Cat Demon, and Lin Mo realized their limited vision left the group at a serious disadvantage. After the creature attacked Bern and dodged the squad’s counterattack, it struck Miriam from behind.

• Lin Mo heard a branch snap, woke Bern, and helped the squad prepare after one of their traps sounded an alarm.
• A Tattooed Cat Demon lunged at Evan, but Lin Mo blocked its claws with the Wolfbone Sword.
• Bern recognized the attacker as a Tattooed Cat Demon, which vanished into the darkness before Lin Mo could counterattack.
• The Tattooed Cat Demon attacked again, and Bern knocked it back with Shield Bash while Cody threw a shortsword and Miriam fired an arrow.
• Lin Mo warned Miriam to watch out, but the Tattooed Cat Demon pierced her throat from behind.

Two Tattooed Cat Demons ambushed the adventurers, leaving Miriam with a grave throat wound before the group drove them off. A Life Potion saved her life, and as dawn approached, Lin Mo and his companions defended against another attack and wounded both demons.

• A second Tattooed Cat Demon appeared during the ambush, and Miriam was pierced in the throat while the group fought back.
• Evan used a Life Potion on Miriam, stopping her bleeding and restoring her consciousness, though her wound remained serious.
• Bern, Cody, and Lin Mo surrounded Evan and Miriam and waited for the demons to attack again as dawn neared.
• Lin Mo sensed a Tattooed Cat Demon approaching, blocked its claws, and wounded it with his sword.
• The other Tattooed Cat Demon attacked Cody, but Bern struck it with Shield Bash and sent it flying.

Lin Mo and his companions survived the Tattooed Cat Demons’ ambush, then recovered around the campfire as Bern shared Evan and Miriam’s past. Bern revealed that one injured demon could be tracked, and Cody proposed pursuing it in daylight.

• Lin Mo, Cody, and Bern repelled the Tattooed Cat Demons’ ambush and kept watch until sunrise, when the monsters retreated.
• Miriam stabilized after taking a Life Potion, and Lin Mo prepared breakfast while the group rested.
• Bern recounted how Evan protected and supported Miriam from childhood, eventually becoming an adventurer to help her.
• Lin Mo mentioned that killing a Tattooed Cat Demon would complete their mission, and Bern said the wounded one could not have gone far.
• Cody joined them and urged the group to pursue the injured Tattooed Cat Demon during daylight.

In Roland Town, adventurers discussed the growing goblin threat while civilians struggled to survive. In Lorraine Forest, Lin Mo and his companions followed the wounded Tattooed Cat Demon’s blood trail into the Deep Forest Area and found their target ahead.

• Adventurers in Battora Tavern discussed the increasing goblin numbers and the risk of another large-scale siege.
• Cody led Bern and the others along the wounded Tattooed Cat Demon’s blood trail toward the Deep Forest Area.
• Bern explained that the group could safely continue a short distance farther, while Lin Mo noticed they had encountered no other magical beasts.
• Cody spotted the Tattooed Cat Demons ahead, and the group readied their weapons and crept toward them.

Lin Mo and his companions ambushed and killed two Tattooed Cat Demons, bringing their mission close to completion. After spotting a strange crack in a tree, they discovered what Bern believed was an entrance to a secret realm, and Lin Mo asked what lay inside.

• Lin Mo approached the resting Tattooed Cat Demons in Stealth and coordinated with Cody to lure their attention away.
• Lin Mo killed the injured Tattooed Cat Demon, and the group worked together to kill the other one as it tried to escape.
• Evan and Miriam collected the demons' claws and teeth, while Evan also preserved their hearts for sale.
• Bern said they needed claws from 16 more Common Cat Demons to complete the mission and hoped they could return that day.
• Lin Mo spotted a crack in a nearby tree, and Bern identified it as a possible secret-realm entrance.
• Bern explained that secret realms were places where this world overlapped with other worlds, and Lin Mo asked what they contained.

Lin Mo and the others avoided entering the secret realm, but realized the Tattooed Cat Demons may have emerged from it and entered territory controlled by another threat. They were surrounded by over a hundred Goblins and three Mutated Goblins, including one far larger than any Lin Mo had seen before.

• Bern warned Evan that secret realms were dangerous and that even the Legendary Adventurer Lorenz Varania had disappeared inside one, so Evan abandoned his hopes of entering.
• Lin Mo asked whether secret realms contained monsters, and Bern explained that they did and that some monsters on the continent had come from them.
• Lin Mo noticed that a Tattooed Cat Demon had tried to flee toward the secret realm's entrance and realized the cat demons might have come from there.
• The group recognized that they had encountered almost no monsters on their way through the forest and wondered whose territory they had entered.
• More than a hundred Goblins emerged from the grass and surrounded the party alongside three Mutated Goblins.
• Lin Mo saw that the Mutated Goblin ahead of them was far taller than the one he had previously fought.

A carriage bearing the Lawrence name arrived in Roland Town, where Lady Eunice ordered a commoner killed after the driver struck him. Meanwhile, Lin Mo and his companions faced a Goblin horde and chose the rift into a Secret Realm as their only chance to survive, but Lin Mo stayed behind briefly as Bern entered.

• The blond Lawrence youth drove a carriage into Roland Town and killed a commoner on Lady Eunice's order.
• Witnesses recognized the carriage as belonging to the Lawrence Family and whispered that it carried Viscountess Caroline's daughter.
• Bern, Cody, Evan, Miriam, and Lin Mo were surrounded by an adult Mutated Goblin, two adolescent Mutated Goblins, and more than a hundred Normal Goblins.
• Lin Mo suggested entering the nearby Secret Realm, and Bern agreed that it was their only chance to survive.
• Cody entered the rift first, followed by Evan carrying Miriam, while Lin Mo told Bern to go ahead because he still had something to do.

Lin Mo entered the Secret Realm after killing twenty Goblins, then reached the requirements to become a class-holder. Inside the castle-like realm, he became a level-one Warrior and examined his new skills.

• Lin Mo killed twenty Goblins with repeated sword strikes and entered the Secret Realm just before a Mutated Goblin could reach him.
• Lin Mo reunited with Bern, Evan, and Cody inside a dim, castle-like dungeon, where the group looked around cautiously.
• Lin Mo’s Slash reached its maximum level, evolved into Cross Slash, and granted him additional Strength.
• Lin Mo met the advancement requirements and became a level-one Warrior, gaining six attribute points and the class skill Warrior’s Heart.
• Lin Mo inspected Cross Slash and noted that his low Constitution might not support its stamina cost before turning to examine Warrior’s Heart.

Lin Mo and the adventurers prepared to explore the dungeon after the Secret Realm sealed its entrance, while Lin Mo gained a skill that improved his endurance. The group advanced cautiously through the trapped passage, with Bern and Cody watching for danger.

• Lin Mo gained Warrior's Heart, which increased his endurance and reduced the stamina cost of his skills.
• Bern determined that the sealed Secret Realm was likely a dungeon and that the group would need to reach its end to find an exit.
• The party rested and ate before setting out, while Miriam and Evan discussed his hopes of learning skills and becoming a professional.
• Bern led the group through the narrow passage, with Cody scouting ahead and Miriam, Evan, and Lin Mo following.
• Cody spotted traps along the way, and Bern blocked an arrow and protected the party from other hazards.