Plini

"I don't know Marv"  Plini told him "the only one I know here is Dr. Silence, she lets me use her spare room for my alchemy shop" he added. The newcomer already gave an impression of strength similar to Orca but it was different. Orca was handling assault to her well while this one... he is part of the Frontlines. He was however friendly enough to let someone named Marv join them, add some donuts and it was quite a time. He thought that things like this was rare and so, Plini turned his attention back to Astreya.

"Maybe, I hardly try to locate shops here, some are weird looking while others seem to work by referral" he said as he finished his slice of pie and slowly pulled one donut towards him. "I'd say set up a shop that is easily accessible no matter what floor you are, some players have no patience on finding one where they can buy all their survival necessities."

"Assembling soon?" Plini thought hard for a moment, he was sure that his current employer, Crozeph was part of it or rather- he looked like he is part of it. "Trying to unlock another floor? well I wish you good things along with Marv, it's better out than in here right?."

RP

ID: 187423 BD: 4 MD: 9
Boar Pup dealt 3 damage to Plini

Plini | HP: 74/80 | EN: 4/8 | ACC: 0 | DMG: 2 | EVA: 2 | MIT: 9 | LD: 1
Shirogane HP: 199/200 I EN: 10/20 I DMG: 3 I ACC: 1 I EVA: 0 I MIT: 17 I TRNS: 1

Boar Pup 5/5 | DMG: 3

Plini almost choked at the mention of food turning out good just by following the recipe "right, right, just follow the recipe" he made a nervous laugh and took a bite out of the pie. He can remember the vivid memories of him getting beaten by one of his sisters for ruining a simple cake. There was no in-between, he can make good meals but he can also burn down a house just by making one muffin.

"Someone stronger than me?" he thought hard for a second. It was true that Orca is strong, there's no way she can survive getting assaulted if she isn't but Plini somehow feel something weird about that strength. It felt like a vendetta. "If you're talking about combat strength then yes she is, I don't know about the other aspect though." Plini took another bite, he was getting used to eating sweets. It must've been a nice change of habit to eat something instead of tasting his poison and venoms and then watch his HP go down little by little with every small dosage he takes.

Astreya's mention of singing was enough for Plini to think that she'll be thinking about taking the- and right off the bat she mentioned it. "A performer sounds nice, they are quite rare in this place" he told her. "Oh Astralin, yeah the princess diaries girl."

A their conversation continued, Astreya's words were redirected to the other person who just arrived. Plini was into eating the pie that he didn't notice him. A player who looked quite strong not because of the looks but by how he carries himself as Plini sees it. "Sure we don't mind, Astreya's got pie for everyone" he told him.

Rations
Empty vials
packed lunch
rope
lamp
thick blanket

Plini stood by the gate of Fortaleza and a rucksack of supplies behind him, he crossed out all the items he had from the list and looked at the sand dunes from afar. The weather was forgiving today though it would still irritate those who aren't used to humid areas. Behind him is the settlement's lively inhabitants, one could say the scenery was straight out of an Arabian Nights story. "The people sure are busy here" he thought as he double checked the contents of the rucksack again.

He could also feel the confused or mocking look of players who sees him carrying a sling bag and a rucksack. It has always been a weird thing for them but for Plini he was simply stubborn to give up some minor habits. "Ok so I have everything I need for this travel, I just need to find a cargo and then I can go back to Shirogane's warehouse, prove to them and boss Crozeph that I can survive a Nature's Treasure quest" he has been trying to gain levels by doing quests just so he can join Crozeph on an expeditions. A generous offer and add to that the willingness of the merchant to wait for him to get stronger and now he can do it here too, completing the quests will give him a nice boost when he enters harsh environment or so it says. "Find the cargo, get back safely, and give it back to the quest giver."

Plini [Lvl. 8]	"I'd spend my solitude with you."
Hide contents notes [none] Plini | HP: 160/160 | EN: 16/16 | DMG: 3 | MIT: 9 | ACC: 0 | EVA: 3 | LD: 2 | Savvy: 2 equipped Destrezas [vanity weapon] Aegirian Polymer jacket EVA I | Savvy II Caenis Fist MIT I | Regen II Siesta Shirt [AUS] LD I | EVA II battle-ready inventory // skills   Hide contents One-Handed Curved Sword [R2] Searching [R1] data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAPABAP///wAAACH5BAEKAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAICRAEAOw== data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAPABAP///wAAACH5BAEKAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAICRAEAOw== buffs   Hide contents   data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAPABAP///wAAACH5BAEKAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAICRAEAOw== data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAPABAP///wAAACH5BAEKAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAICRAEAOw==

Now that Shirogane is on standby, Plini can worry less about the mobs getting killed too quickly. it would be a bit tedious but better than him not getting the last hit and get his quest items. He only needed one anyway, that means killing this boar pup charging towards him is his last chance to get it or another gateway to another fight.

Right arm on his back and his left arm forward, Destrezas in hand. He wasn't sure if it would be a successful strike, luck is not on his side always but at least he's got the stats to face off with this kind of mob. Plini received the blow as the boar reached him, it almost felt like a powerful attack but it turns out, he was just hit hard enough to flinch back. A lost opportunity, maybe the battle with still take longer with this.

ID: 186859 BD: 2 MD: 10
Boar pup dealt 3 damage to Plini

Plini | HP: 77/80 | EN: 8/8 | ACC: 0 | DMG: 2 | EVA: 2 | MIT: 9 | LD: 1
Shirogane HP: 199/200 I EN: 10/20 I DMG: 3 I ACC: 1 I EVA: 0 I MIT: 17 I TRNS: 1

Boar Pup 5/5 | DMG: 3

"That's good to know, most people here enjoy food made by other players but I don't mind who made it, food is food." Plini pulled a plate slowly towards him and took a bite, it was good but still it reminded him of the cake sample he had back then. "I guess that's just the perks of being inside a virtual world, less anxiety about weight" he told her as he continued to take small bites of the pie.

"Yeah a babysitter, I met her when I did some beginner quests and now she acts like my safety is important." He wasn't sure if Astreya would understand it but it would be weird if someone didn't know the definition of a babysitter. He listened as the woman told him about her want to help the frontlines and for that to happen she has to grow stronger. It was also supposed to be a decision she had sooner "it's fine, people tend to take their time with things. I'd rather see you grow stronger while walking on the safe side than jump in danger just to get stronger faster considering how you want to help the frontlines."  Plini sliced off a tiny piece from the pie and scratched his head "I'm fine with a little entertainment though don't give me the acting ones, I find it repulsive" he told her. Plini was no fan of the drama he sees on television, it felt like those kind of shows can only crying.

"I kind of expecting you to be with Asmalin, Asterling, Astro- what was her name again?"

"It's all about surviving, by helping the people up there clearing floor bosses or supporting them with what we the cowards can craft" he spoke behind her as he holds an beaker filled with a mix of green and red.

2 hours ago, before he sneaked behind Astreya

"Ok Plini I'm giving you clear instructions here" A woman the same height as him wearing some kind of of white coat and a long sword strapped behind her "don't go looking for trouble, remember you're an alchemist not a brave knight or brainless brute" she added. Plini turned his head, an annoyed face clearly seen "ok Orca cut the bullshit, I'll keep myself safe until you return" he replied. The girl laughed as she heard his reply which indicates that she is trying to annoy him "I'll hold on to that" she said before taking off. Now that he is alone, the first thing he can do is...

Back to present time...

"How's the food? you seem to have bought for an army" he told her. Plini opened his inventory and placed the beaker inside, meeting someone familiar is good enough reason to set aside his weird concoctions. "Mind if I sit here?" he asked but already seated himself and crossed his arms, his eyes on the pie she's eating "my babysitter just left me here so I don't know what to do aside from finishing my experiments."

Plini [Lvl. 8]	"I'd spend my solitude with you."
Hide contents notes [none] Plini | HP: 160/160 | EN: 16/16 | DMG: 3 | MIT: 9 | ACC: 0 | EVA: 3 | LD: 2 | Savvy: 2 equipped Destrezas [vanity weapon] Aegirian Polymer jacket EVA I | Savvy II Caenis Fist MIT I | Regen II Siesta Shirt [AUS] LD I | EVA II battle-ready inventory // skills   Hide contents One-Handed Curved Sword [R2] Searching [R1] data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAPABAP///wAAACH5BAEKAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAICRAEAOw== data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAPABAP///wAAACH5BAEKAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAICRAEAOw== buffs   Hide contents   data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAPABAP///wAAACH5BAEKAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAICRAEAOw== data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAPABAP///wAAACH5BAEKAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAICRAEAOw==

"Maybe staring at the grasslands was a good idea at first but man this got boring after 3 hours" Plini's thoughts revolved around worrying about Orca, stocking up in his shop, and wanting to taste that slice of cake the girl in the tavern made. For a taste test it was enough to convince him to looks for her but that is easier said than done, especially with Plini gazing at the boar pups and their mums grazing on the field before him. His attire was still the same, a cream-colored jacket that looked like it had splashes of chemicals in it, a black shirt, and pants that matches the color of the coat. his trusty sling bag beside him that Swiper will never get a chance to swipe.

"Oh well, I guess stretching my legs might just be a good idea, but still-" he gazed at the fields again "be careful out there Orca" he thought. The settlement was busy enough for him to know everything is quite stable in this area. Some may have overpriced goods but the cheap ones always stand out. "Let's see, I should try to find some rope or scissors, makes things easier for me" he rummaged at his sling bag for anything he listed but then he was unaware of his surrounding that he bumped into someone.

"As long as there isn't anything weird on the menu, I got some time to kill."

Plini was almost pushed back with how muscular the guy is, hell he can even knock Plini out with a soft swing of his arms for sure. "Sorry Magni, didn't mean to bump... into-" he looked at the two more players in the group , a girl with green hair and a boy with blue hair "gatorade?" he thought "is there a witness protection program going on here?" he asked them.

Plini [Lvl. 8]	"I'd spend my solitude with you."
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03/27/21

ID: 186858 | CD: 1 | LD: 2 | Fail
ID: 186857 | CD: 8 | LD: 6 | Salvage (Fail)

Result: +3XP, -2 Tier 1 Materials

"Hmm" Plini wasn't sure if the amulet would work, it was for seeing in the dark "well maybe it would but the problem here is there is too much light to actually see a clear path" he told Astralin as he pointed at the fog behind him. As they continued to talk now that the quest was over, the fog slowly thinned out and that was the sign for them to get moving "all right let's go Totally Spies, the path is kinda showing. Keep the amulet ready Astralin, stay close together and-" Plini turned his head as Lethia told him to come close and taking a picture "I don't know how taking a picture helps but ok" he walked towards Lethia and handed her two empty vials "in exchange for some venom I'll accompany you on one quest" he told her "that should be fair enough." As the snake hissed and Lethia telling him about there's more to them than venom, Plini thought hard for a second and nodded to her "well I guess i have a lot more to learn from them."

Plini pulled the sword out of the tree and began walking towards the path out of the forest "we still need to take this to Griswold so let's get going. You should follow Lethia's advice Astreya, stay close to her."

With that the four made their way back to the settlement and submitted the materials to Griswold who happily receives it and began crafting an armor. It wasn't of the best quality but one has to wonder why it had better characteristics than to whom they got it from. A day where Plini encountered quite a lot, the largest party he ever had, a scumbag dark elf, a woman with a cobra who seems to prefer calling him handsome, and Griswold who seems to be too happy with his craftsmanship.

Thread Completed
Plini, Astreya, Lethia, Astralin receives: 4 SP [1 Thread completion + 2 quest + 1 2.6 Bonus]
all players receive 100 col each
Lethia receives [T1 Uncommon Leather Coat +1 MIT] as quest reward

"Well that was quick, disappointing that I wasn't able to-" all of a sudden a notification window appeared in front of him, Plini stared at it for a few seconds before finding out something weird "looks like killing the scumbag elf gave us the materials Griswold needs" he told them. He closed the UI window and looked around him. Three girls, a mist thick enough to limit visibility, and a snake dripping venom... a snake?! and a venom too!

Plini quickly approached Lethia and pulled out 2 vials from his sling bag, completely forgetting his curved sword still lodged in on a tree. "What kind of snake is this? have you tested its bite? would you mind if I took at least a vial or two of its venom?" Plini stared at the fangs of the snake, it could give him a fine specimen to use for his alchemy and that is if Lethia would give him. After a few seconds he realized he was too close to her, the cobra was what stands between them. "Oh, I'm sorry" he said before taking a few steps back, his expression back to being a bit aloof "we should do something with this fog, any ideas?" he asked them.

The mist covered the area around them, circling like some kind of wolf pack, only that it is made of mist. Plini had gained info somewhere that mobs employ tactics using the mist in this area it was a stupid give-away to make the mist circle around them and not trap the whole team in it. "Well seems like our enemy likes theatrics. Lethia and Astreya, let's try to end this swift before the fog tries to separate us."  He heard earlier how Astralin can heal with her skills, a stroke of luck for them because there's no need to fear anyone reaching the danger zone of their health points. "Keep our HP up Astralin, some of us here have quite low health points."

"Greetings adventurers! you all look like you're looking for something. This is troublesome, a group like you has the audacity to wander inside this forest not heeding the warning of us who can use the mist to our advantage. Now what do we have here" A tall figure with straight silky hair appeared from the mist beside Lethia and began inspecting her hair "such beautiful hair" he told her. "What's this? two lovely girls who seem to show a bit of innocence and purity" he then turned his eyes on Plini, the only male of the group "how unsightly, a boy who seem to ignore such an opportunity for bliss. If I were in your place, I would have them all for my-"  

A curved sword flew past him and lodged in a tree behind. Plini with his cold stare used his weapon as projectile to cut the Dark Elf's neck, The elf knew because his hair was cut. Had it been an inch closer then he would've lost a good chunk of health points. "You talk too much, shame my throw was off by a few inches" he muttered, annoyance was clear.

Plini dashed forward and engaged the elf in close quarter combat only to find himself on a stalemate rather quick "hoho! quite skilled but that is not enough to defeat-" Plini took a step back and kicked the thigh of the elf making him lose balance "you bastard!" the elf uttered in rage. Plini kicked him one more on the knee before calling on his teammates "Astreya and Lethia! cut this piece of shit!" 

ID: 185928 BD: 1 [critical fail]
ID: 185929 MD: 2 - 3 = [fail]
Savvy triggered [+2 BD until next success roll]

Plini | HP: 140/140 | EN: 12/14 | DMG: 2 | MIT: 9 | ACC: 0 | EVA: 3 | LD: 2 | Savvy: 2
Astreya | HP: 20/20 | EN: 2/2 | Damage: 4 | Mitigation: 9 | Thorns: 9
Astralin | HP: 380/380 | EN: 38/38 | DMG: 6 | ACC: 2 | EVA: 2 | REC: 2 | BLD: 1 | PAR: 1 
Lethia | HP: 200/200 | EN: 20/20 | DMG: 5 | EVA: 2 | ACC: 3 | BLEED: 12 | PARALYZE: 1

Dark Elf | HP 12/12 | DMG: 9

Eh? getting all friendly now huh?" he thought as the two girls spoke of their in-game name and real names, the third one however was a bit wary and he can see that she enjoys talking the way he is. It can be a peaceful travel or an annoying one, Plini wasn't fond of being with a group of girls, it only remind him of his sisters who had their fun for a long time of being older than him. "Astreya, Astralin, and Lethia. Let's just say I didn't hear your real names, it can be a disadvantage somewhere in the future but I admire the trust you two showed"  he said. Lethia surely liked calling him handsome but Plini wasn't sure if blonde, wavy hair is not always a sign of good looks "well maybe but looks mean nothing to me so I don't claim one for myself, it's useless" he told her. There was a slight annoyance in his eyes, similar to the first time Orca was asking him for a date even though they only just met.

It should be a peaceful quest, it should be. Plini only wanted the rewards for his stats, not the item. in this quest, they only need to find materials that Griswold can use. The forest had a clear path for them, the weather seems to be in their favor also, the only thing remaining is the bugs. It would be easy if they weren't the size of his torso and flies in pairs. "This place is-" he opened his UI while the three girls are behind him "Forest of Wavering Mists" he uttered. 

And just like that mist began flowing several feet away from them, it may not be thick enough for cover but Plini knew that it can be used as advantage.

"Mist ahead of us, try to stay alert" he told them.

What's this? all of a sudden there's three of them

The guy wasn't sure how to react, he was just reading up some info about the quest a few minutes ago about how Griswold's quest works and then her he is, three girls asking if he's on a quest. "One looks like a girl who seem to remind me of a character who always says onii-sama, the second is-" he thought as he closed his UI and tried to assess the situation "is she a princess? or a discount one?"  the third girl however was quite a tease with telling him of having a third one. "Sure, having four people to take down or search for something makes it easier" he told them "also I'm not handsome, handsome guys have wavy blonde hair"  he added.

Plini held the strap of his sling bag and tried to brief them of a quest he just took "Griswold opened his services for players as a blacksmith along with his wife as you can see-" he pointed at the couple who are still waving at them smiling "I know jack shit about married life but he said that he'll make an armor, we just have to provide the materials. Though only one gets an armor but I don't mind not having it."

"So if you three lovely ladies aren't afraid of insects and dirt while searching for material then let's get going, chop chop"

There is a certain smith who lives happily with his wife in Floor Three
Together they manage it while enjoying the company of each other
The blacksmith is kind and asks for materials as payment, or was it even a payment?
Too trivial for some but it is simple, acquire the materials and have your armor crafted
Now where's the hard part?

A bright morning is normal in Aincrad, there may be a looming feeling of doom but most people are hoping for the better and the Frontlines are fueling it up with every floor boss cleared. Such act of bravery won't go unnoticed and a lot of players long for glory of battle with the Frontlines. This however does not mean that the side-characters don't get their fair share of recognition. While the big boys (and girls) battle the bosses, a good chunk of the playerbase are somewhere discovering, rediscovering, crafting, or simply... killing anything that moves and will give rewards.

"If I pull my shit together then this quest will be easy as watching Magic English" Plini thought as he stood a few feet away from the smithy. He turned around to see Griswold and Hanna waving at him smiling happily, Griswold's arm around her shoulder. "I bet a lot of players are jealous of NPCs getting more lovey dovey action than them." His thoughts shifted to the woman who dug her way into his heart and mind, Orca. Sounds like a terrible thing but it's not, Plini shook his head as he tries to cast aside her womanly features because for now, a quest is needed to be done.

Plini	"I'd spend my solitude with you."
Hide contents notes [none] Plini | HP: 140/140 | EN: 14/14 | DMG: 2 | MIT: 9 | ACC: 0 | EVA: 3 | LD: 2 | Savvy: 2 equipped Destrezas [vanity weapon] Aegirian Polymer jacket EVA I | Savvy II Caenis Fist MIT I | Regen II Siesta Shirt [AUS] LD I | EVA II battle-ready inventory // skills   Hide contents One-Handed Curved Sword [R1] Searching [R1] data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAPABAP///wAAACH5BAEKAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAICRAEAOw== buffs   Hide contents   data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAPABAP///wAAACH5BAEKAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAICRAEAOw==

03/19/21

ID: 185821 | CD: 1 | LD: 8 | Fail
ID: 185820 | CD: 1 | LD: 11 | Fail

Result: +2XP, -2 Tier 1 Materials

"Why am I still here just to suffer-"

Has it been an hour? No, it was just his sensory time going haywire. At what seemed to be a calm lake was a certain guy who was lured in by a rumor, the Gilded Princess. It may sound like a description for a girl born of royalty, hair that reaches down to her hips, skin white as snow, and lips red as blood but Plini quickly picked up from the info as soon as the lake was mentioned, and now here he is staring at the lake.

A sling bag on his right shoulder and his curved sword strapped behind him, his eyes followed the movements of the fish visible near the shore but clearly the Gilded Princess was and is a much more fancy fish.

"Nothing will happen if I just watch them" Plini took off his shoes, lowered his sling bag, and tightened the strap of his sword on his back. He took a few steps forward, eyes wary, and his hand on the hilt of his weapon. "I can still approach it... maybe" he rolled up his pants and walked closer, his feet now gone down in the water. Will the fish appear? who knows, maybe luck can at least bless him or the players behind him for today.

Plini	"I'd spend my solitude with you."
Hide contents notes [none] Plini | HP: 140/140 | EN: 14/14 | DMG: 2 | MIT: 9 | ACC: 0 | EVA: 3 | LD: 2 | Savvy: 2 equipped Destrezas [vanity weapon] Aegirian Polymer jacket EVA I | Savvy II Caenis Fist MIT I | Regen II Siesta Shirt [AUS] LD I | EVA II battle-ready inventory // skills   Hide contents One-Handed Curved Sword [R1] Searching [R1] data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAPABAP///wAAACH5BAEKAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAICRAEAOw== buffs   Hide contents   data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAPABAP///wAAACH5BAEKAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAICRAEAOw==

03/18/21

ID: 185675 | CD: 4 | LD: 4 | Fail
ID: 185674 | CD: 10 | LD: 6 | Success! (Uncommon)

Result: +4XP, -2 Tier 1 Materials, Uncommon Potion (1)

Medicine/ Potion Shelves

"I prefer giving players with something I made myself, nothing to fancy but at the same time safe to use. you will find that these items are well packed as if it was of twenty-first century manufacturing shit but I assure you that Dr. Silence seems to know an awful lot of how to make these. Oh, before I forget, I only sell perfects. 

Laboratory is still under construction, bugger off

Somewhere near the edge of Demon's End, a certain house hidden within desolate fields and buildings stood. It was as simple as it looks and no one would actually suspect that something terrible might be happening. Such is the atmosphere of Dr. Silence's flat. A two-story house with a basement and two rooms upstairs. The common understanding would be to knock and come in to the clinic of the doctor, thinking that it is where the alchemist would be.

"Oh? hello there. I am Dr. Silence and if I'm not mistaken you're looking for the alchemist named Plini? then he is down at the basement. Just head out of the door where you came into and you'll see a door just below this. Now if you'll excuse me I have to attend to some patients here, not everything can be solved by prayer in Angel's Point.

And so you head out of her clinic and see that there is a door just below, if you noticed it before then kudos to you but if you missed it then you need a pair of eyeglasses. As you make your to the door, a sign is nailed outside "Rhine Laboratory 02 - Plini's Alchemy workstation.

The place seemed like a rundown surgery room, a hospital bed, curtains, a cubicle with more curtains, hazmat suits, and canisters on the corners. Some weird machineries are also lying around with no signs of it all being operational. A figure from the other end of the room becomes visible, the alchemist, Plini. His disheveled hair speaks of what might be failed experiments or lack of sleep but who knows? best if you approach him. 

"Hello, welcome to my shop. Unfortunately it looks like an abandoned hospital from the inside but rest assured this place is sanitary or else Dr. Silence will go ballistic if she finds out I'm making a mess in one of her properties. Don't mind the machines and canisters along with the tanks, they seem to be out of juice, maybe some floor with magic rocks can make it all work again. Dr. Silence says it's all her property from a place she didn't tell me where. If you need anything then allow me to show you some items, oh if you want some custom orders just grab one of those prescription papers I asked from the good doctor.

Rhine Laboratory
EXP: 6 [19 EXP to Rank 2]
Number of Crafts/Day: 2
 

A blueberry cake was set before him. He wasn't sure if he'll like it, he hasn't eaten a blueberry cake his whole life "it's like not it would kill me to try it" he thought. The girl was also quick in replying to his request but somehow he felt a bit disappointed with hoe she was simply giving out samples.

"I'd like to satisfy my saw tooth sometimes so I'll look for your shop someday."

Plini cut off a piece from the slice with his fork and tasted it. "Sweet, but I tastes familiar" his thoughts tried to recall anything about blueberries. "Drinks, cupcakes, and scent. I'm pretty sure I get strawberries a lot, maybe all berries tastes the same at some point." His thoughts almost clouded his awareness that he didn't notice that he already finished the slice. "Um, can I have another slice?" he asked the girl again.

@Blueberry

Name: Sankta's Epinephrine
Your Profession: alchemist
Your Rank: 1
Roll ID: 185157
Roll Result: CD: 11 LD: 15
Item Type: potion
Tier: 1
Quality: Rare
Enhancements: HP recovery
Description: "Where there life, death follows and so one must be prepared" a mineral rumored to be blessed by a celestial being. Once ground and mixed in a solution, it can enhance the health of the user.
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"Am I targeted because I'm a witness? what should I do?" she asked him in a sarcastic way "I don't know, I've never heard of a witness protection program for players here" he answered, dismay was Orca's only reply. Plini stood up and opened his inventory, created a draft message and jotted down everything he heard from Orca. "You can stay the night here, I'm gonna do more unpacking with the small tools-" he moved to a hospital bed and ironed out the wrinkles of the sheets "you can lie down here, I can sleep on the sofa. Please inform me if you're leaving tomorrow, we can eat breakfast together before you do."

She wasn't sure if she can sleep inside a laboratory, Plini already did a good job arranging books and tools inside the workshop. The place indeed looked old but for some reason it felt like a place where she can stay "hey, I said are you okay with what we're having tonight?" Plini showed her two boxes of bento "sure." 

"I should be able to do things involving alchemy tomorrow, I can something free for you again if you are still here to watch me do it." 

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"R-Right, I dealt with the wolves easily. As they all fell from my weapon's attacks, they all reverted back to the original form they were. At first I thought it would be nice to actually hunt down these rare creatures despite the normal loot drops but as I continued I realized that I was just curious and it took me another week to find out that someone was turning the mobs into glass and seeing how some are fighting to break free of it, I can assume that the person was taking control by force."

Plini thought hard for a while and then proceeded to ask "a person? are you sure it's not some kind of virus emitted by some kind of weird plant or mineral?" he asked her. "I thought so too at first but you see-" she moved in closer to where Plini is sitting, trying to act all assertive again "I saw the person." Plini was intrigued, not minding how close Orca is to him "I see, then this person is not a player, I doubt a skill that allows us to transmute mobs is existing" he said "well, you can say that. He also saw me and I had to fight for dear life facing off ice golems and glass polar bears" she replied. Orca pulled back and smiled, Plini was too absorbed with info "then I guess we just have to look out for it, the person looks like he's up so something if he had a bear chase you down."

"Hey Orca, you haven't told me about the glass bear earlier" he asked her. Weird creatures about Aincrad and while it is commonplace, Plini wanted to know more about it for future references. Orca was already seated beside the table and munching on some food from her inventory "right, I don't know much but I'll try to fill you in with the important stuff I know."

"A week after I took the redemption quest, I decided to move in to Floor 4, stay in some tavern and get used to having people around me. It was a safe zone so I have less worries of getting assaulted, not that I'm afraid of them. Slowly I got used to it and went out to hunt for animals and loot them for materials, that's where I met the glass wolves. Seems pretty rare if you ask me but just like you there's something in me that feels weirded out. Obviously a creature will have confidence in its movements but the rare glass wolves seem to want to break free and that's where... Oi, why are you-"

Pllni was already seated on a chair, fingers together and looking at Orca "please, continue. Don't leave out details" he told her. Orca gave a slight annoyed smile "b-but you don't have to go Sherlock mode about it."