Chapter 56: Chapter 55 - Relatable

"Have to say, I'm surprised, and admittedly a little impressed, at how quickly you've progressed, Estella. You were a total murdering machine back there, it was pretty fucking awesome," I grinned, as we walked back into Astaroth City.

"Please don't say it like that...I didn't kill them because I wanted to. As you said before, Jade, it is kill or be killed," She responded defensively, before adding curiously, "Also, what is a machine? I don't believe I'm familiar with the term."

"Eh, never mind, disregard that."

"You use some strange words every now and then, Jade, did you pick them up in the orphanage you grew up in?" Inquired Dec curiously.

"Yeah, something like that," I replied with a shrug.

Today's the 1st of June, 1031, and we were just returning from another Grotto Quest. Estella's been on five Quests now, all successfully completed.