Chapter 6: Gathering Information
Chapter 6 of "Primordial Villain With A Slave Harem" opens presenting twists: I nod, thanking them both as I pass through the gate. The streets of Aldoria... Keep following!
I nod, thanking them both as I pass through the gate. The streets of Aldoria bustle with activity even at this late hour. Merchants pack up their stalls, children play in the fading light, and townsfolk finish their daily chores. The town feels alive, a stark contrast to the grim scene I left behind in the forest.
I wander through the streets, taking in the sights and sounds. The buildings are a mix of wooden houses and stone structures, with taverns and shops nestled between them. My stomach growls as I pass a bakery, the smell of freshly baked bread tempting me.
Finding an inn seems like the best course of action. I need a place to rest, gather my thoughts, and perhaps pick up on some local gossip. After a few minutes, I find a modest inn with a sign that reads "The Silver Stag." The warm glow of lanterns spills onto the street, inviting weary travelers inside.
I push open the door and step into the common room. It's filled with people of all sorts- merchants, travelers, and a few locals sharing a drink. The innkeeper, a burly man with a friendly face, looks up from behind the bar.
"Welcome to The Silver Stag," he says with a smile. "What can I do for you?"
"A room for the night, and some food." I reply, trying to sound confident.
The innkeeper nods. "We've got a few rooms left. That'll be 14 copper coins for the night, and an extra 9 for a hot meal."
The price is close to what the guard told me, and I'm too exhausted to
As the night wears on, I finish my meal and retire to my room. Lying on the small bed, I stare at the ceiling, my mind racing with possibilities. This world is dangerous but full of opportunities. I need to be smart, cautious, and always on the lookout for ways to increase my power and wealth.
Before going to sleep I inspect my status screen as a sort of lullaby. I still have a bit of a hard time acknowledging that all this is really happening. I have a very strong fear that I'm dreaming and can wake up at any moment. After experiencing so much excitement and hope in a single day I would probably become suicidal if I got dragged back to that boring hellhole.
I check my attributes and their descriptions.
Strength (STR): Increases physical power and damage with melee weapons.
Agility (AGI): Boosts speed, reflexes, and evasion.
Intelligence (INT): Enhances magical power, Mana Points (MP), and the effectiveness of spells.
Vitality (VIT): Raises Health Points (HP) and resilience.
Wisdom (WIS): Improves mana regeneration, spell casting speed, and resistance to magical effects.
Pretty straightforward. If I want to become a mage-type, then I would need to invest heavily into all besides Strength. If there are mages in the first place that is, and I can unlock such a class…
There's no chance I will not invest in Agility or Vitality, no matter what build I go for. Speed is perhaps the most important stat in my opinion; I would bet on Flashy Flash over Darkshine any day of the week.
And, well, Vitality increases my HP so that is an obvious must. I highly doubt I can just respawn after death so I can't become some glass-cannon type. One trap or sneak attack and I'm a goner.
I drift off merrily into dreamland, with such a happy expression plastered all over my face that I probably haven't wore since I grew up. My childlike wonder and excitement is back in full force.