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Midway through Cairn's breakfast preparations, Reine appeared with a bit of bedhead, looking slightly panicked as she exclaimed, "Please, allow me to prepare your meal!"

"You're welcome to join me, but I need the practice," replied Cairn. Reine's Rank 43 Cooking would be an excellent reference for improving his Talent. More importantly, her Nurturing allowed her to aid in the growth of others, particularly those she felt a sense of obligation or affection towards.

Not expecting Ca...

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Once Reine calmed down, Cairn and Kaia got to learn a bit about her situation. The father of her child was a few years older than her, but they had grown up together in a farming village called Palme. Desiring a better, more fulfilling life for themselves, the two came to the Capital, leasing the Rainy Day Inn using the funds her fiance accrued as a Freelancer.

Unfortunately, shortly after Reine became pregnant, she received a visit from several Freelance Company Lawers, their represent...

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After politely declining Maribelle's invitation, Cairn was shown to where Elle was hard at work crafting a three-ringed, latticed wristlet. He didn't want to disturb her, and so, after a bit of back and forth with Maribelle, who asked him to refer to her as Mari, Cairn abandoned Tarou to go meet up with Kaia.

Following Kaia's marker to a somewhat seedy-looking inn half covered in moss and vines, a wry smile developed across Cairn's face. He found the multiple steepled roofs, white stone...

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"I refuse," responded Alice, her tone neutral as she crossed her arms and averted her eyes like a stereotypical kuudere.

Undaunted by Alice's refusal, Cairn raised his right brow and said, "Then I guess we'll just wait here till that Amelia girl returns."

Punctuating his statement, Cairn retrieved a cookie from his Inventory and started eating it right before Alice. The petite Chimera followed his actions with her eyes but didn't say anything until Amelia appeared less than a minu...

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"It looks like they've stopped," said Cairn, even though Elle and Kaia could just as easily see Tarou's proximity marker.

"What do you think her intentions are...?" asked Kaia, brows furrowed as she couldn't understand why a Princess of the Runegraad Kingdom would be running around, stealing things in broad daylight.

"Who knows?" replied Cairn. "But, seeing as she's stopped not too far from here, my guess is that she wants to speak with us. Either that, or she's luring us into a t...

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In the midst of using her hands, breasts, and body to lather Cairn's back, Elle surprised him by asking, "Just out of curiosity, do you like me~?" in a playful tone.

Before Cairn could answer, Elle moved her hands to his crotch, taking full advantage of her Dexterity to fondle and caress his balls while 'lathering' his shaft.

Since he wasn't entirely sure of his feelings, Cairn asked, "Does it matter?" instead of answering Elle's question. In response, she exhaled an amused chuckl...

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After two days of waiting for Chelsea's spirits to improve, Cairn wasn't too surprised when Asim invited him and Elle to accompany him for drinks at a local tavern, waiting until they were halfway through their second round of drinks to divulge, "Tristan, Ariella, and I are planning to escort Chelsea back to Austral..."

"It's that bad...?" asked Cairn, feeling apologetic but understanding there wasn't much he could do. He hadn't tried to lead Chelsea on or anything. She had fallen for h...

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As mesmerizing as watching Elle was, Cairn began feeling tired after being inactive for so long. He had gotten up twice, once to grab them some food and another time to take a shit, but that didn't prevent his eyelids from starting to droop as early as 2 PM.

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"Hmmm...?"

Feeling something was off, Cairn awoke to find Elle straddling his lower abdomen, clipping and filing his nails with the same look she had while crafting Chelsea's bracelet.

Blinking in sur...

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("I'm so fucked if this turns out to be some kind of hoax...") thought Cairn, staring at the ceiling of his room with a naked Elle curled up beside him, smiling goofily as she drooled on his chest. One thing had led to another, and before he knew it, the pint-sized Dwarfette had given him the ride of his life, leaving him in a state of contentedness and confusion he couldn't even begin to put into words...

Poking her head out from the bathroom, Kaia tentatively looked around before meet...

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Though he agreed with Elle's point about people manufacturing things to complain about, Cairn didn't want to dismiss Asim's concerns, asking, "Is there something you wanted to do?" with crossed arms.

"You said you were eager to test your skills," replied Asim. "If we contact the local Bishop, we should be able to assist in the investigation of one or more of the Dungeons."

"That's no good," said Elle. "Even if you 'could' get permission, it would upset those who have already been ...

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When Elle returned a few minutes later with a metallic scale nearly 50cm across, Cairn took a second peek at her status before stating, "I just want to make something clear...I'm not against you joining our Party, but there's a chance we'll need to scout additional Blacksmiths in the future. Maybe even an entire team..."

Seemingly not minding Cairn's roundabout manner of speaking, Elle brought the index finger of her right hand up to her chin, tilting her head to the side as she replied...

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After a half day's journey, Cairn and company arrived at what he imagined a fantasy version of Venice might look like. The ground was paved in blue and white brick, masterfully constructed bridges and archways ran across canals filled with sapphire blue water, and while it was possible to get around on foot, the most common method of getting around the city was riding magic gondolas that could cut through the water with such finesse, the passengers onboard felt like they were gliding.

A...

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After thirteen days on the road, Cairn's group, if it could be called that, neared their first major waypoint, the City of Eternal Night, Salem. They could have gotten there much faster if they had accepted a ride from one of the many horseless carriages and magic-powered hovercraft that passed them, but Cairn didn't mind too much as the exertion allowed him to improve his Strength, Agility, and Vitality without Leveling.

As the group approached Salem's entrance, the silhouette of the t...

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Though Coming of Age Ceremonies were usually private affairs, affording those who participated the opportunity to keep their Class a secret, Asim requested Cairn, Kaia, Tarou, and all of the Neophytes to bear witness as he stood before a 20cm wide crystal ball, opposite from Bishop Adranis.

"May the Light of the Goddess guide me..." muttered Asim, extending his hand and placing it atop the crystal ball. As he did so, the previously clear orb became cloudy, similar to water transitioning...

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Though he was understandably apprehensive about 'getting serious' against a twelve-year-old girl, Cairn understood that refusing to fight would only worsen his impression in the eyes of Chelsea and the other Neophytes. He frankly could care less whether they liked or accepted him, but he felt obligated to answer their resolution to grow stronger by demonstrating his own.

As Chelsea stepped back from the rebound of her Piercing Blow, taking a moment to catch her breath, Cairn immediately...

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Though the Familiar Chokers seemed useful, especially when paired with the Restored Overlord's Belt, Cairn decided to leave them in his Inventory for the time being. He doubted Kaia would mind, but presenting her with a collar right after shearing her was a bit...

"I've finished collecting all my fur," said Kaia, appearing a lot 'sleeker' now that she had been shaven. She still had a veritable mop of long and fluffy hair, but as it was used to protect her back from blades, arrows, and o...

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Following the particularly exhausting bath, Cairn decided to ask Asim how things were with the refugees. He was hoping to redeem his [Alms for the Poor] Quest at the highest Completion Rank, but the Optional Objective asking him to find a solution to the food issues plaguing the refugees had yet to be completed.

"The situation will improve with time," said Asim. "But before we can make meaningful progress towards a resolution, the situation underground must be resolved. Speaking of whic...

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With Kaia leaving with Tarou, Cairn found himself alone with the gently smiling Cardinal Benedictus.

"What did you want to discuss?" asked Cairn, doing his best to maintain a confident facade despite feeling like a mouse before a cat.

Adopting a notably amused smile, Cardinal Benedictus mused, "Nothing like what you're imagining, I assure you."

"Well...that's good?" replied Cairn, feeling more at ease but not lowering his guard.

Exhaling a faint chuckle, Cardinal Bened...

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Upon reaching the Cathedral, Cairn expected to encounter the Bishop or one of the Neophytes monitoring the nave or cleaning the atrium. Instead, when he, Kaia, and Tarou stepped through the massive stone arch leading into the Cathedral's interior, a strange 'giddiness' permeated their bodies, remarkably similar to the feeling one might get before confessing to the person they like.

"What the heck...?" muttered Cairn, placing his hand on his chest, noticing his heart was beating faster.<...

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Though Domination had limited uses at the present moment, Cairn knew it would be incredibly beneficial once he reached Level 20 and acquired the supplemental [What's Yours is Mine] Skill, allowing him to use the Skills of his Familiars. MP might be an issue, but with [Fledgling Hero] doubling the amount of AP he received, he could increase his Intelligence to more than 300 by the time he reached Level 20. If he started at 20 and invested in it every Level to 30, it would increase by 510.

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Seeing his newly acquired Title and the amount of AP he had, twice what he should have, most of Cairn's misgivings about his situation waned. He was sure he would have nightmares for at least a few weeks, maybe even months, but he would live.

Before anything else, Cairn donned his newly acquired [Ookami's Visage], finding it similar to an expensive FD-VR headset. It had soft cushions that conformed around his eye sockets like a pair of pliant goggles, and there was even a mechanical whi...

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Understanding that he would only complicate things by trying to interfere, Cairn watched Kaia's charge with a blend of frustration and resolve visible in his expression. He could still recall how exhausted Kaia was fending off fewer than a hundred rats, so it didn't take a laureate to comprehend how dire the circumstances were. Kaia was a smart girl, so she would probably put off Leveling up for as long as possible, but even with the second wind provided by the Grace of the Goddess, she would...

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Once Kaia finished resting, she and Cairn picked a path and made their way further into the Dungeon's interior. The cores of most Dungeons were located in their deepest regions, so a general rule of thumb when delving was to choose routes that led deeper underground. The monsters within also had an instinctual drive to protect the Dungeon Core, so by studying their behavior and the rate at which they spawned, you would eventually reach your destination, the 'Guardian's Chamber.'

Nearly ...

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After cutting down seventeen Naked Horned Rats, many with the help of Kaia, Cairn took a moment to catch his breath while looking around at the loot littering the ground. Most of the items consisted of fangs and spines, but there were a few crystalline horns, a glossy green eye with cataracts, and several tails. More notably, there was a large copper coin, roughly the size of a silver dollar.

Picking up the coin, identified as a Large Copper Gradis, Cairn looked to Kaia and asked, "Mons...

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Once their identities were confirmed, Cairn and Kaia were personally escorted to the entrance of the Gnawing Burrow by Captain Luciano.

As could be expected from a Dungeon located in a major city, the entrance to the Gnawing Burrow was cordoned off, surrounded by a 300m wide exclusion zone, magically reinforced stone walls, and six towers capped off by vibrant blue crystals. It looked like a maximum security prison from the outside, but rather than holding prisoners, the Knights and Mag...

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With Kaia tagging along with him and Asim, Cairn didn't drink too much before returning to the Church to wash up and sleep. The alcohol wasn't bad, but being the only one drinking in a group filled with minors was too awkward. Even more so when one of those minors was footing the bill...

"Huaaaaaaaaaa...."

Easing into the large communal bath used by all Neophytes, a contented sigh escaped Cairn's throat. He couldn't even remember the last time he had a proper bath, so the massive,...

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Contrasting how most other groups and organizations conducted their spars, Asim and his opponent, Tristan, wielded actual weapons as they slowly circled a training field. In Asim's case, he wielded a large, bladed mace with seven distinct edges and a great shield. As for Tristan, he was someone who aspired to become a Monk, so he wielded a part of silvery-white gauntlets.

"Haaap...!" shouted Tristan, his figure momentarily blurring as he covered the distance between him and Asim, his fi...

Legendary Classes

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[Jack-of-All]

Rank: Legendary

Level: 1/100

Passive Abilities:

1. [Slow Start, Endless Potential: 10% Talent Growth, increasing by 10% each Level]
2. [Never Say Die: The user is exempt from the Experience and Stat Penalty upon death]
3. [I Can do it Too: Every ten Levels, the user can acquire a Passive and Active Ability of another Class]
4. [Selective]
5. [Awaiting Selection]
6. [Awaiting Selection] 2023-05-27 19:13:38 +0000 UTC View Post

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While Sophia went somewhere to address the matter of the improperly handled alms, Cairn and Kaia were shown around the Church's facilities by a young Neophyte boy with spiky red hair named Tristan. Most of the official clergy were assisting with the outbreak underground, so those who remained were children between the ages of eight and sixteen, the cutoff point for becoming a Priest or Monk.

After a quick tour of the training and dining facilities, Tristan showed Cairn and Kaia to the b...