Last extra one for a while. Thorn Island - Aincrad Excerpt! · 6:42pm Sep 26th, 2020
Excerpt From Episode Episode 73 - Coming Tuesday!
Bladescape sat down in the sketchy cafe in Algade. It was the same one she had met Argo in several times now. The owner was still lazy, and the cleanliness of the glasses was thankfully only a mental problem since germs didn't exist in SAO.
"So, what do you want?" Argo asked as she ate something that was supposed to be traditional ramen. It might taste like it, but it didn't look like it.
"I am looking for info on new headquarters. Astro and I dragged through all of what is readily available, but they were all lackluster. The KOB is now in Granzam, and they have a big one. The DDA is in Pani and again, it is big because they are massive. We need a place worthy of having our banners flying off it. We are one of the top guilds, and we want our place to reflect that. It did, back when the front line was 36, but now it’s 63. We need something grander."
"I absolutely agree," Argo asked with a concerning smile. "You have a reputation and image to protect, despite your size compared to them. The only real question is, are you willing to work for it?"
"What are you thinking?" Bladescape asked, trying to contain her excitement. Whenever Argo had that sparkle in her eye, it usually meant it was worth it in the end. Still, she played coy. "I know that smile, and it usually doesn't end well for us."
"Yeah, but this time, it would be completely for you, not working for me."
"Alright," Bladescape shrugged. "Hit me with it."
"Floor 61 is all water. Outside of Selmburg and a few smaller islands."
"Right," Bladescape said with a nod. "Selmburg had some nice places, but nothing grand enough. It is mostly centered on player houses."
"But there are other places," Argo snickered. "Go to the Selmburg docks. Ask to be taken to White Thorn Island. It is one of the handful of mini islands on the Floor. Just remember what clearing Floor 61 was like. You will see the same thing."
"Right," Bladescape said, rolling her eyes. "But why the island. How will that help?"
"Remember the old man's house, from the Necromancer Quest?"
"Yes," Bladescape replied. "It is still in our possession. Inside the white circle, it is a safe zone. But it is not in an advantageous location unless you want to get away from everyone and everything."
"Which players do want," Argo added. "But I mean that the only way to unlock some houses or player owned property is to do a quest. Only then can you purchase it."
"So what will we find on the island?" Bladescape asked.
"No idea,” Astro shrugged. “Don't care either. But if you want someone worthy of the Wondercolts, a private island might fit that description. That is all I know; it’s a private island."
Bladescape hadn't thought about owning a private island. It was always one of those things you wanted in real life, but the reality was very few islands existed that you could own. And they were all very expensive. That dream could become a reality in SAO. They had time to do a quest.
"Thanks," Bladescape said standing up.
Argo's grin was sly. "If it works out, I want a full, five course Wondercolts meal for payment."
"Of course," Bladescape agreed.
Not the fishing arc
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No, no fishing here.
Thank you
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I do not have a single fishing episode. That would be boring. And that is coming from someone who loves to fish! My preference is up in the higher North American Continent, closer to the US/Canada border, with the Norther Pike. Those guys are fun. Bass are okay, but I like the fight the pike give.
God, if Pinkie's food is that good, that Argo of all people accept it as payment, I wonder what an S class food cooked by her will be.
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She didn't stipulate any S class ingredients, only a 5 course meal done by the best cook in Aincrad.
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I've never said that this 5 course have any S class in them.
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Then you are still supposing that they ever will have S class food or acquire any S class food ingredients.
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Either I still have a lot of troubles with my English or we once again misunderstand each other.
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I think the problem is on my end. This is what I am stuck on.