As I stepped outside the inn, the town had transformed before my eyes. Glamorous, flashy, bustling. What a strange feeling it was. Shops lined the streets, one after another. There were stalls where fortune-tellers beckoned customers, and others that wafted delicious aromas, each more enticing than the last. “Grilled Swooping Bird skewers! Just 2G each! … Counter Stop – Chapter 34
The street was wide enough for several people to walk side by side. However, the bustling crowd made it nearly impossible to move freely. I bumped into someone coming from the opposite direction, earning a sharp click of their tongue. Towering buildings, at least four or five stories high, loomed over me, their flashy and … Counter Stop – Chapter 33
“Walk properly, you lot. The Royal Capital will be in sight soon.” “Damn it… of all people, we had to ambush that famous Dragon Hunter, Seigel…” The group of thieves, huddled together, grumbled and cursed among themselves. With no means to restrain this many, Seigel and I kept watch while forcing them to keep moving. … Counter Stop – Chapter 32
“Thank you for the delicious meal in my bed.” “Be sure to come again! I’ll try to serve extra helpings like today.” “I’m sorry…” Roel looked apologetic, but when it came to eating, she never stopped. In the end, they gave us a half-price refill on the bird hot pot. “Alright then, let’s get going! … Counter Stop – Chapter 31
“Rick! Rick is—!” “He should have gone ahead to the inn to call for help! Just hold on until then!” The creature before us had an unusually developed upper body, supported by a disproportionately sized lower body. It resembled a gorilla more than a Great Ape. In its hand, it clutched the lifeless body of … Counter Stop – Chapter 30
“Are we… going to fight?” “Yeah, I want to spar.” “But what if someone gets hurt…?” “Is that my fault?” Seigel’s smile faded. “Let’s use this instead of going all out.” With that, Seigel picked up two sticks that were lying around. “A light touch will do. If either of us says we give up, … Counter Stop – Chapter 29
“Avangarde Combat Tournament?” “Of course! You’re going to participate, right?” The Avangarde Combat Tournament is said to be held once a year. Seigel, who had fully recovered in just a few days, seemed to be back in form, casually chatting up the girls around him. Right now, it just so happened that we were the … Counter Stop – Chapter 28
“Well then…” Gametz, clutching his broken arm and sweating profusely, looked up at me. I pondered what to do, knowing I couldn’t kill him. “Hey, don’t get too cocky!” [Gametz unleashed Gold Shower!] He hurled countless gold coins at me. I was a bit surprised at the close range, but I swatted them away with … Counter Stop – Chapter 27
“Well then, it’s the day of the payment. Will you be able to settle the quota?” Gametz arrived at the Three Sisters’ home, flanked by a group of burly men. Beside him stood Zangiri, staring vacantly into the distance. “Yes.” “Hmm, let me check… Let’s see. Oh dear? Ai, I’m afraid you’re short.” “W-What?! Please … Counter Stop – Chapter 26
The Honey Queen Mother has appeared! HP 1211 “Th-that’s…” At the end of Mai’s trembling finger was a bee, larger than a Terror Bee by more than a size. It had eight wings, and its stinger was about the same length as its body. Overall, it was slightly smaller than an adult man, but the … Counter Stop – Chapter 25