100th Run - Book Six: A Regressor's LitRPG Adventure by Flossindune

Author:Flossindune [Flossindune]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Shadow Alley Press
Published: 2025-08-05T00:00:00+00:00

TWENTY-EIGHT

Safe Zone, The Emperor’s Ascent - 9:35 AM

Even though I had told Jeff to pick Coyote, I spent almost the entire rest of the session warning him of things he should know about that particular Patron. The Red Oracle had told me that, when I was in Sedona, he was in a mischievous mood rather than a malicious one. Given the tendencies of a trickster, that could have easily changed by now, but it was something to consider.

The best way to deal with one was to get ahead of them. Jeff was a knight, and he acted like it. So long as Coyote knew that he wasn’t going to act with malicious intent and the Patron agreed, things were probably going to be fine. Especially since Jeff would likely be fine playing some pranks, and had more than enough creativity and skill in combat to make it entertaining.

It also helped that an Avatar wasn’t bound to their Patron’s every whim. While Sara was an amazing sponsor that didn’t give me quests I wanted to deny, there had been times in previous runs when I flat out denied doing them. It wasn’t a smart thing to do under most circumstances, as not every Patron could take being told no well, but if Coyote went on a malicious streak and dropped Jeff then it would just be something we’d have to deal with.

For now, I was strangely excited about having the trickster on our side. I hadn’t been expecting him to give up the Red Oracle and follow me, but now that it had happened I couldn’t say I was too surprised. He wanted to be entertained and I had showed up on his doorstep.

I voiced my question aloud as I left the Angel Express, and received two different answers.

<<<>>>

[[Notice]]

The Patron [Coyote] greets you by cackling in your general direction.

[[Patron Message]]

Yes, I was rather surprised to see him, too. Coyote has become far more vocal than he was back in Sedona. Or, rather, he’s been open to actual dialogue rather than simply demanding answers.

You should be happy to hear that the people of Sedona got out with minimal casualties. Those who were the most vulnerable and some protectors stayed behind in the safe zone, but the rest went to Flagstaff. There was some trouble with how many people suddenly showed up, but they’re working things out. The train line means there’s a lot of opportunities for where the people can go to settle down, which wasn’t something Antonio Luna had considered.

As for why Coyote left Louise, the Red Oracle… well…

She burned herself out looking at your future.

I want you to know that it’s not your fault at all, Ant. She wasn’t ready to see me with her abilities at her level, let alone you-know-who at the same time. Her sight was burned out, and she won’t be able to see the future ever again. She did survive, though! Louise is safe in the Sedona safe zone where her advice is still useful. Everyone is taking good care of her.

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