Tag: slice of life

[Learned Adjustment Repair activated. System information readjusted.] [Please be aware that repair improvements to your system are based on use and mana available.] [System rebooting.] Nova’s screen went blank. Her entire body felt weak and then suddenly energy surged through her. The blue screen reappeared but this time there was more information than before. — READ MORE

It had been three days since Nova met with Guildmaster Oren and it had been a constant stream of activity. The Sanitation Guild moved fast, obtaining permission for them to go into the ruins. Despite that, the arrangement wasn’t as clear-cut as Oren wanted them to think. It looked like the ruins were an area READ MORE

“How,” Nova started and then quickly clamped her mouth shut.  Oren’s smile grew wider. “There’s no need to hide. I already know your adventures down in the ruins. It’s quite the find. Many people have searched for the remains of the Explorer’s Guild without success.” Oren leaned back in his chair. “It’s strange that it READ MORE

The air was tense as they and the Sanitation Guild stood there. Nova wasn’t sure what to do. She had the shards in her pouch that she had brought home for Briney. She could… “What I miss?” A cheerful voice cut in. Nova’s eyes widened as the pink-haired demon appeared in front of them. She READ MORE

“Do we?” Nova said, barely controlling the anger in her voice. “Please, Nova,” Mathius said, running a hand through his hair. He looked tired.  She thought of telling him to get lost but instead, she nodded. “Fine. I have some things I need to clear up with you anyway. Where do you want to talk?” READ MORE

“No matter how many times you do this, it’s never going to work,” Trixie said with a bored expression. Nova glared at the demon and went back to mopping the floor. She was exhausted. Nova spent most of the morning working on pulling her natural magic out only to hit the same wall each time. READ MORE

When Nova opened her eyes all she could see were teeth. She screamed and jerked back. “Oh, don’t be so dramatic. If I wanted to eat you, I would have already gobbled you up.” The demon said as she floated over her. Her pink hair spilled across her face.  Nova rubbed her eyes and tried READ MORE

Nova took a deep breath and then slowly let it out. Unfortunately, it didn’t make the anger go away. It stayed under her skin resting at a slow simmer.  “A dome?” Mathius ran a hand through his hair. “Sort of. Not exactly a dome. It’s basically a wall that surrounds the entirety of Hayeln. It READ MORE

“You’re sure she’s going to wake up,” a doubtful voice said.  “You saw her body knit itself back together as much as I did,” another voice said. “She’ll wake up. That was the deal.” “And you trust that thing?” Nova twitched at the sound of the voices. She felt tired, really tired. The voices were READ MORE