"Look who's back for more!" It's good to see Old Rick again. I've got a lot to ask him. "So did you kill a hundred goblins yet?"
"That depends, is there an exchange rate for monsters?"
"I heard about the run-in with Demon Infantry."
"Word travels fast."
"They said a succubus was there, spoke like she knew you. I've heard stories from the eastern continent about this. It's not pretty."
"What happens?"
"She takes an interest in someone. It always ends the same. They disappear."
"Good thing she's not my type."
"Ha! Enough with the downers, let's train!"
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"That Sanctuary Charge is a good one. It's my kind of move. First, we'll figure out when the protection starts, when it ends, and if it's got any weaknesses."
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"Now, that gets you up close and personal. Let's build on that."
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"Leg position, leg position, leg position!"
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"And don't try that on anything bigger than you!"
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"Alright, let's call that done!" Not a moment too soon!
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After catching my breath, Old Rick hands me a sealed letter.
"What's this?"
"A recommendation. I've got friends all over from my adventuring days. If you're ever on the eastern continent, see if you can find my old friend..."