Way of the Wolf, The Grand Game, Book 2: A Dark Fantasy LitRPG Adventure by Tom Elliot

Author:Tom Elliot [Elliot, Tom]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Blooming Bull
Published: 2022-04-09T21:00:00+00:00

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You have sealed a Pact with the envoy known as Mariga, acting on behalf of Arinna. The Power will deposit a sum of 1,000 gold into your Albion Bank account if you push the Red Rats and Howlers into a pitched battle and keep Mariga’s true nature secret from the sector’s occupants.

Your task: Goblin Wars! has been updated. You sealed a Pact with Mariga changing the terms of her original request. Revised objective: force the Red Rats and Howlers into a pitched battle.

I quickly retreated from Mariga’s cabin once our Pact was concluded. Glancing up at the brightening sky, I stifled a yawn. Morning had arrived. In the end, the druid’s revelations had proved enlightening, and in the process, my own path had solidified.

I was certain now of what I needed to do next.

But it had been a long night, and I was tired. I require sleep, I decided. Pointing my feet in the direction of the tavern, I strode that way.

The village streets were no longer empty. Players strolled to and fro. Recognizing me, some cast me dark looks. I paid them no heed.

As I drew up to the tavern, I noticed fresh scraps of paper posted on the noticeboard. They were all the same: copies of the bounty Ishita had placed on me.

My lips turned down. Someone was making very certain that my face did not go unrecognized. Hurrying past the bounty noticeboard, I climbed the tavern’s stairs and entered its darkened interior. It, too, was occupied by a smattering of players. They sat huddled around their tables, nursing their drinks. At my entrance, a few looked up and scowled.

Ignoring their angry mutters, I sat down at the bar. Benadean walked over. “Wow, you’ve made it back.” His eyes roved over my frame. “And with all your possessions intact. Impressive.”

I threw him a wry grin. “I’m harder to kill than you think,” I murmured and placed a silver coin down the bar counter’s polished surface.

Benadean’s eyes flickered to the coin. “What’s that for?”

“For a mug of ale,” I said. “And payment for the other day’s freebie.”

The barkeeper opened his mouth to protest, but I waved aside his objections. “Keep it, I insist.”

Benadean pocketed the coin. “Thanks,” he acknowledged and placed a brimming mug before me.

I took a sip, savoring the dark earthy flavor of the brew. I sighed and leaned back on my stool. “How much for a room?”

The barkeeper’s eyebrows lifted in surprise. “You’re planning on staying in the village then?”

I nodded. “For a day, no more.” Less if I could help it.

Benadean shook his head, undoubtedly thinking me foolish for taking such risks, but this time he didn’t voice his concerns. “It’s one gold per day.”

Wincing at the cost, I placed another coin on the counter, and the barkeeper exchanged it for an iron key. “The room is up the stairs, the first door on your right,” he said.

I nodded in thanks.

“So, what did you think of Mariga?” he asked suddenly.

I stared at him in consternation.

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