In which we learn not literally everyone in this world is nice. Sarasa invites Iris and Kate to stay with her, and considers what to do about repairing her house. This involves trying to sell some of the Hellflame Grizzly bits in the next town over, rather than via portal to the capital. The firstContinue Reading... Seasonal Selection – Management of a Novice Alchemist Episode 4Continue Reading...
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