I tried to shake her off, but her grip was like iron, unyielding and strong. It was a power that was hard to believe belonged to a mere girl. I wanted to let Roel know I was safe, but for some reason, my voice was hoarse and wouldn’t come out at all. Even if I … Counter Stop – Chapter 14
“Honestly, what kind of education have you received?” “I’m sorry…” Roel and I bowed our heads repeatedly before the furious Landlady. “I’ll overlook the cost of the door repair if you can resolve it. If not, I’ll bill you all at once, so keep that in mind. If you pull any suspicious stunts again, you’re … Counter Stop – Chapter 13
“My mansion has become haunted by a ghost. I would like to request the assistance of an Adventurer. Client: Francoise.” “Wh-what? A ghost?” The request form that Roel picked up clearly stated the need for ghost extermination. We had fought Ghost-type Monsters in the Abyss Cave before, but some of them were incredibly troublesome, as … Counter Stop – Chapter 12
“Wow! With this much, I won’t have to worry for a while!” I showed Pablo the large container filled with water, and he cheerfully carried it deeper into the establishment with the other staff. “Hmm, but she’s such a powerful girl. I can’t believe she’s only D-rank.” “Ah, thank you.” Pablo circled around me, his … Counter Stop – Chapter 11
As we navigated through the crossroads, encountering dead ends time and again, we managed to obtain some items from a treasure chest we found along the way. Most of them were healing potions, though. “It’s strange, isn’t it? I wonder who places these treasure chests.” It seemed to be one of the Seven Mysteries of … Counter Stop – Chapter 10
“Indeed, this is the relic the client was seeking. So, they really have passed away…” “Yes…” The request we took on today was enough to leave both Roel and me disheartened. It involved searching for a fellow Adventurer who had fallen behind while fleeing, but the outcome was a gruesome sight: a body that had … Counter Stop – Chapter 9
After returning to the Guild in the village and reporting the completion of our quest, Roel and I received our share of the reward—2,000 gold pieces each. I couldn’t help but feel frustrated that Ord, who had merely followed us, was also getting 2,000 gold. Meanwhile, Gantetsu and Etram, who had taken down the Poison … Counter Stop – Chapter 8
“Ord… is that you? Did you find any injured?” As I asked, Ord pushed his palm forward as if to refuse my question. “More importantly, I saw you in action. You’re amazing! What was that incredible physical ability?” “Th-that’s not the point! We need to rescue them quickly!” I tried to hurry away, but Ord … Counter Stop – Chapter 7
The thirty-meter-long Poison Salamander swung its long neck, sending the Adventurers fighting in the front line flying effortlessly. “Hey! Get a grip!” “It’s no use; he’s already gone…” The male Priest looked down in despair at the bloodied body of the Swordfighter, twisted in unnatural angles. The Poison Salamander mercilessly targeted the rear guard of … Counter Stop – Chapter 6
Roel lived alone. It was the first time I had seen a residence with several rooms in one building, each occupied by different people. Her room was fairly spacious, equipped with a bed, a kitchen, and a bathroom. On the bed, a cute stuffed toy sat, adding a touch of warmth to the space. “I’m … Counter Stop – Chapter 5