I love this, this new (section?) part is just so good. I love how her title changes depending on the situation. If she was outside, she would be a traveler. But at the moment, she is a woman. That casual identity change is so creative.
Ever had to take a leak and find yourself staring at a monster?
The dragon was probably from her last encounter, and so to make sure she isn’t going nuts, Erin decided to make a mental check on all the shit she has. Smart move really.
Looks like you a modern girl Erin. A girl that is used to all of this magical bullshit you had been facing. How long were you here for?
I like this line. There is just so much depth to it you can take it in any direction.
Right, back to the story. So looks like Erin wasn’t here for too long. Went to the bathroom, saw a dragon, almost died and ran the fuck away, and found refuse at the inn. Less that a day, tops. Happy first day of the rest of your life.
Oh ABSOLUTELY!!! I love where this is going. She stays here, cleans the place, calls it her home, and then the inn teleports to a new area. She picks up friends, followers, customers, makes her life established as a wandering innkeeper. This is a good plan to follow
She starts cleaning, and honestly I would probably do the same. She has no way home, no idea what to do next. Cleaning would give her a more sense of control and a nice distraction from her entire situation.
So she searches for a rag, we find out that it was a mix of dragon and goblins that attacked her. She she is hesitant in this spooky place of what could be in this inn. Understandable, considering she might have second degree burns.
The story does well to convey her sense of dread and unease in this place. With the dark and the unknown, her slowly growing fear, and then when she actually hears rustling?
She just keeps chanting and moves on. Just ignore the sound and hope it doesn’t chase you. Same.
Turns out, they were curtains. And it did freak me out a bit reading it (seriously, the pacing is slow but really builds up the atmosphere). Instead of exploring the rest of the place (valid) she takes the curtains to return downstairs and starts cleaning.
She cleans everything but the floor by the time night falls. I am sure the Inn will be please with her work. So she relaxes for the next day
Until her class skills come up. I guess this really is an insakai, at least the video game styled ones. She is going to be a master someday, given how she has nothing better to do.
