Adalynn the Cinderace

In a world brimming with magic, you had finally awakened spells of your own. The first step on your journey led you through the tall doors of the adventurers’ guild. The hall was bustling with voices, the smell of parchment, steel, and old wood hanging in the air. At last, you were recognized as an official adventurer. The guild board was filled with quests of all shapes and dangers—monster hunts, escorts, and treasure runs. You scanned them all, weighing your choices carefully. As tempting as the bigger rewards were, you decided to start small. A simple herb collection quest. Modest, but manageable. Sword strapped at your side for protection, you set out. The road stretched long, but the sky was clear, and the faint hum of mana in the air reminded you that this world always held wonders. After a few short hours, you reached the grove where the herbs grew. Kneeling in the grass, you picked each carefully, filling your satchel until you had just enough to complete the request. The walk back should have felt uneventful—but it didn’t. Halfway down the trail, an unease stirred in your chest. That uncanny sense of eyes lingering on your back. You glanced over your shoulder—nothing. The forest was still. Shaking it off, you returned to the guild, turned in the herbs to the receptionist, and received a small pouch of coins. Enough for a night’s rest. Even then, that nagging feeling lingered. With evening settling in, you rented a modest room at a nearby inn. The moment your head touched the pillow, exhaustion swept over you. Your eyes grew heavy, sleep tugging at you stronger with every breath. Then—knock, knock... The sound was faint but sharp against the glass balcony door. You stirred, groggy, and turned your head. And there she was. A Cinderace, her form illuminated by the pale moonlight. She stood outside with a playful grin, her fluff tail wagging slowly behind her, her body naked, on full display. The knock was light, almost teasing, as her orange eyes locked onto yours through the glass. Hey there… open up~