Hey hey, finally got my first readable review! (How do you make invisible ones I wonder>.>)

Much appreciated, thank you very much.

Now, let's see what type of shenanigans Steel gets into this chapter and beyond

Falcon on how to write a chapter without writer's block for the "inspiration" type writer

Spoiler :

From my experience, here is the best way for you writers who don't like to plan things out.

1. Write all the major scenes that will be in the chapter

For instance: searches for herbs, fights wolf, fights rabbit, complete quest, complete herb quest

2. Next, write your chapter. Feel free to change any of your points, but never have less than what you started. Never stop writing until you have all plot points in the chapter

3. Review what you wrote. Does it make sense? Did you make a plot hole? Were you not satisfied by the outcome?

If so, add on or rewrite the parts you aren't sure about. However, never take away from the chapter.

4. Edit the chapter. Optional for most, most basic is to put it into word and run spellcheck, most complicated is having someone read it.

Personally, I just type on RRL and don't edit it too often. I leave that for later. Obviously, this leads to grammar mistakes, but I have the grammar police helping me out in the comments so it's okay.

Good luck new and current writers

Enjoy

Note: I'm super tired from working, but here's a short one since I promised you guys

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"Now, on you way young traveler." Roxanne made a shooing motion with her hands, "I need to get back to work now for my customers." After closing the secret room, she returned to her work table and resumed her potion work.

Steel left the store and walked over to a bench, Loba and Akami following him. He sat down and sighed as he absent mindlessly began to pet both their heads. The two did not mind the attention.

"Okay," Steel began to think out loud, "I'm almost to level 7, I have enough coin to survive for now, and I'm barely closer to doing anything remotely useful in punishing those assholes." It was a very glum outlook for him. Roxanne had told him he should be at least level 20 before leaving the city, and even then she had warned him he was unlikely to achieve anything at that level. Ignoring the two elves and the mysterious thief, Hero and Sir Courage were both in the capital city of the human kingdom, of which he had forgotten the name of, and were obviously begin taught by the best mentors over there. Likely, they would be given all sorts of training supplements and useful items that would give them a clear edge over him. Also, their fame would make it unlikely that anything would implement them in any crime.

"Maybe I should form a damn bandit group and harass them until no one has any trust in them." He muttered miserably, "At least then I could have a venting source for my dissatisfaction."

Akami licked his hand, drawing his attention down. The rabbit wiggled it's nose extended a paw toward Steel's bag.

"Sorry, no food right now." Steel chuckled as he pat the rabbit's head, "Just some items and . . ."

Steel quickly opened his inventory and removed the two spell books. He had not taken the time to learn them yet, and now was as good a time as any.

You have learned the spell: Wind BoostDescription:When cast, the power of the wind will dwell within the target.Level:Beginner 1Effects:Increases attack speed and movement speed of target

You have learned the spell: QuickhealDescription:When cast, user recovers a small bit of health and stops bleeding debuffs. Does not work on internal injuries and other debuffsLevel:Beginner 1Effects:heals for 5% of max health and removes bleed debuffs

"Well, this is a nice surprise." Steel smiled as the two books disappeared into particles of light, "A wind spell and a healing spell are both useful." Steel decided to check all his current skills and spells since he had the time.

Skill ListCookingBeginner 3TrackingBeginner 1ForagingBeginner 2HerbologyBeginner 1PersuasionBeginner 2Spear ThrustBeginner 3Triple StrikeBeginner 1Shield BlockBeginner 1Shield BashBeginner 1Spear ThrowBeginner 1Fire StarterBeginner 1Create WaterBeginner 1Earth ShotBeginner 1Wind BoostBeginner 1QuickhealBeginner 1

"Looks like I need to train my skills." Steel observed as he scanned the list, "In any case, when did I learn Herbology?" He honestly could not remember reading the notification, but since he had it he wasn't complaining. He hadn't used any spells during the rat fight or wolf fight because his mana was still low and half of it was being constantly used for his disguising necklace.

"Excuse me young sir, but can I ask for your help?" Steel was distracted by a voice. The voice belonged to an elderly lady who was caring a sack of food on her back, "I was wondering if you could help me with my other bag. I don't have the time for two trips today."

Steel nodded and got up, Loba and Akami following him. "Sure, I'd be glad to help." The lady smiled and handed him her bag as she left. Steel waited for awhile, holding the rather heavy bag.

"There's the thief!" Steel found himself surrounded by guards before he could even blink. Loba growled at the guards, but him herself with Akami between Steel's legs. A fat merchant strolled up to him with a smug smile on his face.

"Finally you have screwed up Thousand Faces!" He announced loudly, drawing the attention of the passerby's and shopkeepers, "You have been caught red handed!"

"Surrender peacefully and receive a fair trial." A guard said, "If you resist, we will kill you."

"Kill him now, otherwise he will escape later." The merchant advised.

Steel raised an incredulous eyebrow, "Um, can someone tell me what's going on? An old lady asked me to help her with her groceries."

"Save you lies!" The guard glared and smacked the bag out of Steel's hands. The bag hit the ground and spilled it's contents, which was obviously not food. Steel stared dumbfounded at the treasures that spilled out.

"You idiot! You'll ruin my merchandise!" The merchant screamed as he began to hurriedly pack his valuables back into the bag, "Thousand Faces, you'll rue the day you crossed the Merchant Guild."

"Um, I have no idea what's going on." Steel said honestly.

"Don't worry, you'll be reminded in jail." The merchant said smugly, than while on the ground he noticed Loba and Akami. His eyes widened in greed.

"You even stole my two pets, how evil!" The merchant began to feign a heart attack, "To think the evil Thousand Face would go so far as to steal my beloved pets. Come to papa my dears." He beckoned to the two animals with out stretched arms.

Steel stared at the merchant for a moment.

"Sic em girls."

The merchant turned into a ball of screams as the two infernal creature began to sink their teeth into his flesh. He hopped up and down, shaking his fat body in a vain effort to dislodge the two creatures, but they held on fast with their strong teeth.

"Have them release the guild representative or we'll kill them." The guard demanded.

Steel glared at him, but commanded, "Release girls." The two jumped back to hide between Steel's legs again, growling at the whimpering merchant.

"Listen, I am no thief. I am Steel the adventurer and traveler." Steel explained, "If you don't believe me, then go ask Roxanne the apothecary. I frequently gather herbs for her and just left after my last drop off. I was just sitting here petting my pets when a nice old lady asked for help with her bag. I helped her and she left, and then you guys showed up and falsely accused me. You even tried to steal my pets." Steel was very much not amused at this. "I was even planing on stopping by the merchant guild to sell these two, but now I think I'll take my business elsewhere."

At this point, Steel was fairly certain he'd activated some hidden side event by accident. However, the merchant really pissed him off and he was preparing himself for dealing with the consequences of broad-light murder.

One of the guards cam up and whispered in the lead guard's ear. His expression changed to regret and he coughed awkwardly.

"My subordinate just found a mask from an old lady down the street. We apologize for the misunderstanding sir Steel. We'll be on our way now."

The merchant got up and glared at Steel, "Arrest him for assaulting me. Also, confiscate those two animals for me."

The guard, in turn, glared at the merchant, "We are not the Merchant Guild's guard force, and it was obvious you were trying to steal from him. You have your wares, so leave now."

The merchant frowned, but snapped his fingers. Two slaves walked forward and carried the bag away, the merchant following with one last glare at Steel.

Steel at once got the notification saying his intimacy with the Merchant Guild had fallen to Wary. He rolled his eyes and scratched the two animals on the head.

"Good girls, you got that fat pig real good." He complimented them as they rubbed their heads against his hands happily.

Now, Steel turned his full attention, and related annoyance, toward the figure who had caused him so much trouble in the first place.

"Let's see what I can find out about this so called, Thousand Face." He grinned as he cracked his knuckles.