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The main goal for Alina at the start of the volume was for her to avoid overtime and attend the Centennial Festival. Which is a significant goal for her, but she had to work overtime her previous years. Though even before the bonus period of adventurers started, there were rumors of getting a Dia skill, which we know is significant in this story. Though even finding out where the rumors started it wasn't a kind of thing that would just magically go away. Sadly, Alina had to deal with and just hoped it died down.
A big deal in this volume was how can Jade improve himself. Obviously, Dia skills are superior to Sigurth skills. Though an interesting idea for him is to combine them, but we quickly see how Lululee reacts to that conventional norms say that is a bad idea. Though a more interesting conversation with Shelley with the core from Silha and that itself contains many Dia sigils, which make sense given he used multiple Dia skills at once. Though the real question is: Why did he only use 3? Jade's guess is that the amount depended on the number of souls he ate.
We got an introduction to the Four Saints. The founders of each of them are who saved the continent from monsters, and they founded the Guild. They were the Swordmaster, Holy Mother, Guardian and Sage. Few concerns here are they had no idea about the Dark Gods and Secret Quests. Even more so the Sage was absent. The concern is how dependable are they? Do they hold these ranks on bloodline alone? Although Glen being an apprentice of the sword master at this gives us to know that he has the skills to back it up. As we know, Glen was a top-notch adventurer. Glen was missing for most of this volume and this is the first time we began to question does he have other aims? Considering as soon as he gets the secret quest from Jessica, we don't hear much from him until the end of the volume.
As Jade got the promise of going on a date with Alina if he helped her clock out on time for the festival. The interesting dynamic is how the other wonders why the other is a Receptionist/Adventurer. Jade possesses a good amount of social skills when Glen and other fellow adventurers take him out to drink. It impresses Alina, but Jade points out there is more to being an adventurer than just taking quests. Though with Alina taking everything with a brute force approach. Jade just wonders why isn't she an adventurer considering she possesses a Dia skill that other adventurers would die for.
Though a big part of this volume circulated about Lululee and her past. Essentially, before she was able to acquire the Sigurth skill she currently has, she was part of a party with Aiden. Who is associated with the group that was spreading rumors. Aiden constantly blamed Lululee since she had to heal two of the other party members, but only one would be revived. She decided to heal both of them with an equal amount, but both perished. Although, as Lowe suspected, there is more to the story. Aiden knows that he deserved more of the blame because he pushed his party to take on the boss when they were exhausted. Failing to control aggro, he failed his duties as a tank. He essentially put Lululee in a position to fail, but sadly, she still blames herself.
The biggest remaining plot thread is how did Heitz get his hands on the secret quest? Clearly, he was allowed to roam into the underground prison and get Aiden out. Though the biggest wonder if this was Glen? Obviously, this had to do with the man in Black Robe, but are he and Glen the same? This time when the Dark God came both Alina and Jade were working together. This time the Dark Gods were 2 in 1 twins named Vienna and Fienna. Separated they weren't much of a threat to Alina. Though as we know, Dia skills will trump a Sigurth skills. However, Jade's idea was to combine Sigurth skills essentially using Sigurth Blood with multiple instances of Sigurth Wall allowed him to overcome the limitations of what Sigurth Wall can do. Though when the twins combined is where the real issue starts. They were able to break Alina's war hammer and leave her unconscious. Though as Jade was using his composite skills to hold off the twins, it was up to Lululee to heal Alina. The fact that injured Alina got up inspired Lululee. Even someone like Jade who can a pain in the butt, her goal was to come home with everyone. Because of this Lululee realizing she can stack Sigurth Revives to heal. As the Dia curse that struck Alina was gone.
Alina realized the only way to beat the twins is if they were in their Vilfina form. Though how to beat her was the question. The moment after, Alina's War Hammer broke again and when she called it once more it evolved into a Golden War Hammer. The big question is: Why did this happen? Is this something beyond a Dia skill? At the very least, Vilfina was frightened with her weapon and went to attack Lululee. Luckily, Jade was barely holding on. Alina was able to defeat this monster so they all can go home. In light of all of this was Alina was beyond exhausted and the frustration sat in that the time she wanted to spend at the festival was stuck defeating a Dark God. She doesn't regret it, but overtime and Dark Gods getting in the way of her desired uneventful life.
It was sweet to learn Alina's true motivation to attend the Centennial Festival. It was because of the Souls Rest Service where they allowed to pay respect to the adventurers that passed on. As she indicates, this is more for the living than the dead. Still, despite it being a selfish desire, she wanted to do it because that was how much Shroud meant to her. Luckily, a week later the 3rd day of the festival happened and allowed Alina to be a part of this service. Though the biggest shock was when Alina heard so many compliments from the adventurers about her work. Alina knows she busts her ass off, but it feels good to know your work is appreciated. As she is accompanied by Silver Sword and now Lululee is much happier and at peace. She has learned that the company of others is something good, and she has found of group of friends she cared about.
A big deal in this volume was how can Jade improve himself. Obviously, Dia skills are superior to Sigurth skills. Though an interesting idea for him is to combine them, but we quickly see how Lululee reacts to that conventional norms say that is a bad idea. Though a more interesting conversation with Shelley with the core from Silha and that itself contains many Dia sigils, which make sense given he used multiple Dia skills at once. Though the real question is: Why did he only use 3? Jade's guess is that the amount depended on the number of souls he ate.
We got an introduction to the Four Saints. The founders of each of them are who saved the continent from monsters, and they founded the Guild. They were the Swordmaster, Holy Mother, Guardian and Sage. Few concerns here are they had no idea about the Dark Gods and Secret Quests. Even more so the Sage was absent. The concern is how dependable are they? Do they hold these ranks on bloodline alone? Although Glen being an apprentice of the sword master at this gives us to know that he has the skills to back it up. As we know, Glen was a top-notch adventurer. Glen was missing for most of this volume and this is the first time we began to question does he have other aims? Considering as soon as he gets the secret quest from Jessica, we don't hear much from him until the end of the volume.
As Jade got the promise of going on a date with Alina if he helped her clock out on time for the festival. The interesting dynamic is how the other wonders why the other is a Receptionist/Adventurer. Jade possesses a good amount of social skills when Glen and other fellow adventurers take him out to drink. It impresses Alina, but Jade points out there is more to being an adventurer than just taking quests. Though with Alina taking everything with a brute force approach. Jade just wonders why isn't she an adventurer considering she possesses a Dia skill that other adventurers would die for.
Though a big part of this volume circulated about Lululee and her past. Essentially, before she was able to acquire the Sigurth skill she currently has, she was part of a party with Aiden. Who is associated with the group that was spreading rumors. Aiden constantly blamed Lululee since she had to heal two of the other party members, but only one would be revived. She decided to heal both of them with an equal amount, but both perished. Although, as Lowe suspected, there is more to the story. Aiden knows that he deserved more of the blame because he pushed his party to take on the boss when they were exhausted. Failing to control aggro, he failed his duties as a tank. He essentially put Lululee in a position to fail, but sadly, she still blames herself.
The biggest remaining plot thread is how did Heitz get his hands on the secret quest? Clearly, he was allowed to roam into the underground prison and get Aiden out. Though the biggest wonder if this was Glen? Obviously, this had to do with the man in Black Robe, but are he and Glen the same? This time when the Dark God came both Alina and Jade were working together. This time the Dark Gods were 2 in 1 twins named Vienna and Fienna. Separated they weren't much of a threat to Alina. Though as we know, Dia skills will trump a Sigurth skills. However, Jade's idea was to combine Sigurth skills essentially using Sigurth Blood with multiple instances of Sigurth Wall allowed him to overcome the limitations of what Sigurth Wall can do. Though when the twins combined is where the real issue starts. They were able to break Alina's war hammer and leave her unconscious. Though as Jade was using his composite skills to hold off the twins, it was up to Lululee to heal Alina. The fact that injured Alina got up inspired Lululee. Even someone like Jade who can a pain in the butt, her goal was to come home with everyone. Because of this Lululee realizing she can stack Sigurth Revives to heal. As the Dia curse that struck Alina was gone.
Alina realized the only way to beat the twins is if they were in their Vilfina form. Though how to beat her was the question. The moment after, Alina's War Hammer broke again and when she called it once more it evolved into a Golden War Hammer. The big question is: Why did this happen? Is this something beyond a Dia skill? At the very least, Vilfina was frightened with her weapon and went to attack Lululee. Luckily, Jade was barely holding on. Alina was able to defeat this monster so they all can go home. In light of all of this was Alina was beyond exhausted and the frustration sat in that the time she wanted to spend at the festival was stuck defeating a Dark God. She doesn't regret it, but overtime and Dark Gods getting in the way of her desired uneventful life.
It was sweet to learn Alina's true motivation to attend the Centennial Festival. It was because of the Souls Rest Service where they allowed to pay respect to the adventurers that passed on. As she indicates, this is more for the living than the dead. Still, despite it being a selfish desire, she wanted to do it because that was how much Shroud meant to her. Luckily, a week later the 3rd day of the festival happened and allowed Alina to be a part of this service. Though the biggest shock was when Alina heard so many compliments from the adventurers about her work. Alina knows she busts her ass off, but it feels good to know your work is appreciated. As she is accompanied by Silver Sword and now Lululee is much happier and at peace. She has learned that the company of others is something good, and she has found of group of friends she cared about.
