(A bonus chapter for "The Leisurely Survivor," brother, 2/5)
The Shadowtrace monks who had returned from Bernier City split up in Scarlet Castle. Although the guild-related side story had ended, they still had their own tasks to attend to, so they went on with their work quietly.
Sister Pomegranate was heading to Marlowe Town to meet up with her companions. Teacher Li stayed in Scarlet Castle to keep competing in the boxing tournament, but not for the rare title. He wanted to learn "local martial arts" from Turner while gathering recommendation letters from those NPCs as quickly as possible, so he could join the challenge against Governor Murphy.
The courteous, mild-mannered physical education teacher from the real world had finally let loose in the game. His passion for martial arts had been rekindled in middle age.
His fighting in the arena over the past few days had made him famous around Scarlet Castle. Even when he walked down the street, fighting enthusiasts would call out to him.
It was clear that although Teacher Li didn't like doing quests, he was enjoying the game in his own way.
A-Lin, Shark Earl, and Star Soul Eagle had been summoned by Brother Bang. Besides being Shadowtrace monks, the three of them were also members of the Scarlet Hammer and Sickle Corps. Brother Bang had gone to defend the Maginot Line, and they were going to join him, both to play supervisor and to help the Corps scout and respond to the surroundings of the line.
Brother Cat wasn't going anywhere.
He had followed his maternal uncle to the "House of the Dead" in the Blood Eagle Corridor. His little brother had been there ever since he entered the game.
"A-Feng! How are you feeling today?"
After entering the dim basement and rounding a