The Salamander, as a mythical creature, has sometimes been taken to be the pure representation of fire. Real salamanders are small little lizard sorts of things. Salamanders in this show are giant lava-dwelling kaiju lizard things. Now you know.This week, we quite logically take on the Salamander. After escaping its wrath, Sarasa makes a planContinue Reading... Seasonal Selection – Management of a Novice Alchemist Episode 11Continue Reading...
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