Kashiram Royal Palace – Training Grounds in the Courtyard “We will use mock battle weapons, with no time limit. The match ends when one of us concedes or when a weapon touches any part of the body. Is that acceptable?” “Sounds good. But isn’t the Centaur Knight supposed to ride a passive? Aren’t you going … Counter Stop – Chapter 134
Royal Capital of Kashiram – Black Market District – An Unfathomable Shop It felt suspicious. From behind the door I passed, I could hear a woman’s anguished voice. There were murmurs of conversation, but I couldn’t make out the content. With every step I took down the dimly lit hallway, I could sense that this … Counter Stop – Chapter 133
Royal Capital of Kashiram – General Goods Store: The Gathering Place “You won’t be able to buy anything here, sorry, but please go home.” “Please, tell us the reason.” “I owe a significant favor to the Matere Trading Company for their investment. So when that man says to follow his lead, I have no choice … Counter Stop – Chapter 132
◆ Royal Capital of Kashiram – Hans’s Workshop ◆ “That’s why that weapon doesn’t suit your stature. You’re still a D-rank, right? Newbies have their own weapons, you know, idiot.” There are other customers in this workshop besides us. Well, I’m not really a customer since I didn’t pay for the weapon to be reforged. … Counter Stop – Chapter 131
◆ Royal Capital of Kashiram, Hans’s Workshop ◆ “…Try holding it. This is your sword.” On the morning of the third day after receiving Disballade, I was finally called to the workshop by Hans. He seemed to want me to rejoice in the completion of the weapon, but the gauntness of his cheeks and the … Counter Stop – Chapter 130
Royal Capital of Kashiram – Hans’s Workshop I think it’s been about thirty minutes since we arrived. Despite the five of us crammed into this small workshop, no one has said a word. At first, it was a warm atmosphere as Rama welcomed Tatarka back with tears of joy, while Tatarka apologized. But that stubborn … Counter Stop – Chapter 129
◆ Matere Trading Company, Kashiram Factory, Furnace Area, Outside ◆ The person referred to as “Your Majesty” was, of course, the King. The King of the Kingdom of Kashiram was dressed in some kind of fur clothing, exposing his well-toned physique. He wasn’t as large as the Factory Manager, Douma, but his dark, chiseled muscles … Counter Stop – Chapter 128
Matere Trading Company, Kashiram Factory, Furnace Area Once it starts flowing, it won’t stop. Like a torrent, the people clung to Whip Man, refusing to let go until they were exhausted. Even though they were martial artists, their strength was only about that of a B-Rank Adventurer. Still, there were quite a few capable individuals … Counter Stop – Chapter 127
Matere Trading Company, Kashiram Factory, Polishing Area As I immersed myself in the overwhelming task at hand, memories of last night flooded back. Kurinka’s proposal to remind these people of the meaning of life lingered in my mind. Reflecting on my days in the Abyss Cave, I wondered if I had truly felt alive. I … Counter Stop – Chapter 126
Bunauur Mountain – Matere Trading Company Kashiram Factory “What? You want to work here?” “Yes, please!” “A girl… and a child… Just wait.” A rusty iron fence was topped with an equally rusted door. Who would expect to find such a dangerous place along a mountain path where one could enjoy sunbathing if it weren’t … Counter Stop – Chapter 125