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Chapter 926: A Big Juicy Hole
🕑 Added 2024-07-26 23:00:07 +0000 UTCJason entered the room just off the lobby. It was a smaller reception area with just one desk. It was well appointed, rich but tasteful, with dark wood and earthy colours. Another door led deeper into the building. A receptionist sat behind the desk, greeting him with a smile.
She was human and a bronze ranker with no sign of core use, which seemed to be standard for the guild’s functionaries. She had the dark skin of a Vitesse native, and long hair tied into thin braids. Her smile was genuine, which Jason found interesting, but realised would be a necessity. Bronze-rankers hiding spite behind a customer service smile would be seen through by the high-rankers they met on a daily basis.
“Good day, sir. You’re looking to apply to the guild for membership?”
“I am.”
“Please sit.”
She tapped a crystal on her desk and a cloud of dust emerged from the floor and coalesced into a chair near Jason. There was a click as the door locked.
“So we won’t be disturbed,” the receptionist said, seeing Jason glance in that direction. “Please take a seat.”
She waited for him to sit before she did the same. The chair wasn’t cloud furniture comfortable, but it was close. She took a form from the drawer and a pencil.
“Might I begin with your name, sir?”
“Jason Asano. And yours?”
“It’s Monica.”
He registered the mild surprise in her aura that didn’t make it to her face.
“Do people normally not ask?”
“Not gold rankers, sir.”
“You don’t need to keep calling me sir.”
“Is there a manner in which you would prefer to be addressed?”
“Jason is fine. Mr Asano, if you must.”
“Very well, Mr Asano. Speaking of your rank, it means that your application will be assessed by a guild executive, including an in-depth interview. I’ll be asking you some preliminary questions to help the process go smoothly. Is that acceptable to you?”
“Does anyone ever say no?”
“You would be surprised, Mr Asano.”
“Go ahead and ask; I have nothing to hide. Well, that’s a lie. I have many, many things to hide, but what gold ranker doesn’t? I just don’t think they’ll come up in a guild application unless this guild is involved in some extremely unusual affairs.”
“The guild is definitely involved in some extremely unusual affairs, Mr Asano.”
He laughed and she smiled.
“It’s normal to be nervous, Mr Asano. Applying to any guild on this level is no small thing for anyone. Burning Violet are elite amongst elites.”
“You think I’m nervous? Oh, because of the rambling. No, that’s just me. I always feel that when you’re asking someone to involve themselves with you, it’s only fair to give them a genuine sense of what they’re getting into.”
“That attitude will do you very well when the executive is interviewing you, Mr Asano. Their questions will be rather more probing than mine, and they will be more expectant of thorough answers. I’m just looking for some foundational information. Basic background details, your current adventuring status. You are entirely free to decline answering at this stage and defer your answers to later. I can tell you that openness now will work in your favour with the executive interview.”
“Understood.”
“Let’s start with some background. Your identity will be confirmed later, using your Adventure Society badge.”
“Has anyone actually tried to enter the guild under a false identity?”
“It happens. There was one woman who actually had three different memberships. A shape-shifter, obviously.”
“She was kicked out?”
“No, if you can believe it. She revealed the truth herself and then helped improve the security protocols. That was before my time, though. She ended up teaching at the Remore Academy, which is how I heard about it. I took her Introduction to Improvisational Rituals course. Barely passed, but I loved it. She always had the best stories. She used to be a thief, if you can believe it.”
“Oh, I can believe it.”
“Sorry, I’m getting off track. Lord Bassingthwaite is always criticising me for being too personal, but I think you can be personal and professional at the same time.”
“I completely agree, but I don’t have ‘lord’ at the start of my name.”
“I know, right? That does bring us to the next question, though. Do you hold any royal or noble title, or position within a recognised governmental authority?”
“No. Would that help with my application?”
“Not at all. It can even be an impediment in some cases. Nobility and sovereignty often involve complications the guild would prefer to avoid.”
“I’ve noticed those complications myself, from time to time.”
“Oh, I bet you have. Gold rankers have the best stories, but most don’t give a bronze ranker a second glance, you know? If you don’t mind me saying, Mr Asano, you are a very approachable man.”
She made a circular gesture in his direction.
“You’ve got, I don’t know, kind of a weird presence. Most gold rankers are all imposing, but you have that tamped right down. It’s there, in the background, but there’s something casual and inviting about you. Are you doing that with your aura on purpose?”
“I like to be friendly with people.”
“Well, I appreciate it. I would never normally be this open with the people who come in here…”
Jason sensed a lie in her aura for the first time.
“…but sitting across from you is like having tea with a friend.”
“I appreciate you saying that, Monica. Perhaps, though, we should move on to the next question.”
“Oh, you’re right. I get to chatting, then some silver ranker gets held up waiting and he thinks he’s all important because his dad’s friend’s uncle killed a dragon once. He throws a fit, and then who ends up getting an earful from Lord Bassingthwaite? Me, that’s who.”
“Then, maybe we try and avoid that?”
“Well, I could hide, but I work here. He’d find me eventually.”
“Uh, I was more thinking that getting through those questions might be a better approach than hide and seek with your boss.”
“That does make sense. Keep it practical.”
She looked down at her form.
“Right, we’re up to… species. You appear human, but not of an ethnicity I recognise, and I can’t read it from your aura. Again, I will remind you that you can decline to answer any of these questions, although they will be asked again, later in the process.”
“Then I might exercise my right to decline. I will say that I was born human, but the adventuring life found me, rather than the other way around. There’s quite a story to it.”
“Oh, I bet there is. You’re sure you can’t… no, we need to get through this. Do you mind answering where you’re from originally?”
“A little town you won’t have heard of, called Casselton Beach. Lovely beaches, as you’d expect from the name. No adventurers, very low magic levels. I did my training in Greenstone, though.”
“Oh, wow. The shape-shifter lady I told you about is from there. The one whose course I took in—”
“I remember, yes.”
“The magic there is so low, but the Geller-Remore facility they built has produced some exceptional adventurers over the last decade. I applied to the program there myself, while I was at the Remore Academy.”
“Really?”
“Oh, yeah. Intensive program, independent monster hunting. Getting a slot is really competitive.”
“Like joining this guild.”
“Exactly! You know, the Gellers train their best prospects down there in Greenstone.”
“So I’ve heard. About those questions—”
“Did you train at the Geller-Remore facility? I haven’t heard about any of the graduates reaching gold rank yet.”
“It was just after my time. They were just starting some pilot programs at the end of my time in Greenstone. I was actually part of the very first course on aura control.”
“Oh, that must have been amazing. Did you get to meet any of the famous Gellers?”
“I did, as it happens.”
“You know, most of the Gellers operating out of Vitesse are members of the guild here.”
“I was told that, yes.”
“Do you think any of them would remember you?” she asked, then leaned forward conspiratorially. “I’m not being strictly professional by telling you this…”
Jason awkwardly cleared his throat.
“…but if they did remember you, that would give a nice bump to your chances of being accepted.”
“I think some of them might recall me,” Jason said. “Do you need to write that down, or do we just move on to the next question?”
“We cover that at the end, so we can keep going,” she said and checked her form again. “I mentioned that we’d do the bits about your connections and associates later, and that’s now. I don’t see the point of some of these questions, if I’m being honest, but they make us do the whole form. As if anyone would admit to being in a cult or trafficking restricted essences. Anyway, are you currently or have you previously been a member of any magic, adventuring or craft related guilds, societies or associations?”
“Just the Adventure Society. Standard membership.”
“Star rating?”
“That’s… less standard.”
“Oh, don’t worry about that. Having one star at gold rank is more common than people think, and certainly not a disqualifying factor. Burning Violet is exclusive, but it’s also really big. You don’t have to be some tricky politician or expert ritualist. They need some good head-breakers just like everyone else. Look, so long as you can assure us of your good standing with the Adventure Society, we can leave the details of your ranking to the later interview with the executive. No one is going to make an issue of it until they do the full identity check, before the interview.”
“That’s probably for the best, thank you. Why don’t they check identity until that late in the process?”
“It’s part of the protocols. If we catch people too early, they haven’t done anything shonky enough, we have to just kick them out. Once they’ve been properly shady, though, we can take them out back and deal with them ourselves. They call it the ‘enough rope’ protocol.”
“I do have connections within other groups and associations, I should perhaps point out. No memberships with any of them.”
“That’s fine. It would be a little strange if you reach gold rank without making connections. If you don’t mind me asking, if you got to gold rank without ever joining a guild, why now?”
“I have friends in the Burning Violet guild. The rest of my team, in fact. I’ve wanted to come to Vitesse for a very long time, but circumstances have always conspired to keep me away. Now, I’m finally here.”
“Oh, I know a big juicy hole where a story goes when I hear one. You couldn’t get here in all the years it took to get to gold rank?”
Jason let out a chuckle.
“I will confess that the story might have a little juice.”
“Aah, you’re not going to tell me, are you?”
“We do need to avoid you getting yelled at by Lord Bassingthwaite.”
“He doesn’t yell. He does that ‘I’m not mad, I’m disappointed’ thing. He’s actually a pretty good boss, all said and done. But yeah, we’re almost done.”
She read directly from the form.
“Have you ever, at any stage, faced reprimand from the Adventure Society, Magic Society, any government authority or church over your association with…”
She looked up from the form.
“Look, have you ever got caught doing bad stuff with bad people?”
“I did get demoted once, at iron rank. There was a corruption enquiry at the Greenstone branch and they blanket demoted everyone at two or three stars at the beginning of the investigation. They bumped people back up afterwards.”
“Oh, that doesn’t count. Those isolated branches always go dirty and need a clean out every few years. My friend Denise works for the Adventure Society and got roped into a Continental Council. She had to live on this archipelago in the middle of nowhere for half a year.”
She looked down at the form.
“Okay, the rest is basically just a list of known associates. It’s not a dealbreaker, unless your mum is a rival guild master or in the Red Table or something. Really, this is a chance to list any existing guild members you know, or can get away with saying you kind of know, like the Gellers we were talking about. You said your team were all in the guild, right?”
“I did.”
“Well, that about as close to a guarantee as you’ll get, so let’s start there. What’s your team name?”
Monica was looking down at the form, her pencil poised to write down names. When Jason told her the name of her team, she froze. Then, moving like the first thaw of spring, her head rose to stare at him.
“Did you just say—”
“You sent a gold ranker to Monica without checking who they were?” A voice boomed through the door that led further into the building. “Do you have any idea who is in the city this week?”
The door was flung open, revealing a harried man with a coal black face and snow-white beard. He was one of the older-looking gold rankers Jason had seen, and would have passed for being in his sixties on Earth.
“I’m terribly sorry, sir,” he said, stepping forward. Jason rose from his chair to shake the offered hand.
“Not at all,” Jason said. “Monica has been excellent. A consummate professional.”
The man threw a suspicious glance at Monica, still staring bug-eyed at Jason, before turning back to Jason as well.
“My name is Neiman Bassingthwaite, and I’m the chief membership officer here at the guild. May I ask your name?”
“Jason Asano.”
The hand holding Jason’s went dead still.
“The, ah, Jason Asano who… did all of the things?”
“Yep.”
“Well, it’s an honour to meet you sir. We were wondering if you were going to call by, but were expecting something more of an entourage.”
“I was hoping to take care of things quietly.”
“Yes, well that was never going to happen, I’m afraid, through no fault of your own. You and I should have a chat.”
Comments
dragon
When will we get a map pali and new version of earth
bonewizard
Protect monica at all costs. The only person to out talk Jason
Twilight Knights Cosplay
Commmmooooon next chapter. I need to see some drama lamas regarding Jason's interest in joining a guild.
McHiggo
Yeah I know what you mean. What was the name of the family that owned the underwater mining complex they got stuck in? Can’t remember
Razeel Nightfall
I think he would do that to someone in a place of true power to fk with them. With Monica, it feels like, he is eating his karmic cake.
Donald Spencer
When Jason told her the name of her team, she froze. " his team, " I'm loving where this book is headed...
Alex Schellenberg
He is finally strong enough that most of the people who would get in his way can't. He gets to do what he wants and that's some honest, low key adventuring
McHiggo
I’d have loved it if rather than telling Monica the team name he just started reeling off the names of the team, then the Remores and Gellars, then the diamond rankers and watched the horror dawn on her face as she realised. Or alternatively if he’d started with the goddess of knowledge… who then turned up said “name dropper” had some flirty banter with Jason then left.
jacob butler
Does anyone feel like Bassingthwaite is a recognizable name from another book?
StarkRG
That would be nice. I know he really doesn't like the idea of being venerated, but I think Jason needs to accept that they're not going away and give them some guidance. Just ignoring them will only turn out terribly. Maybe ask some gods for advice since it's their kind of thing. Yeah, he *could* screw up and give them guidance that they corrupt and go evil or something, but doing nothing will almost guarantee a negative outcome.
Joseph Nicholson
Humphrey did kill that baby though...
BloodStorm
We need more of Gordon talking
Diviknight
Remember how mortified Humphrey was about the name Team Biscuit, but Jason or somebody said they’d just have to force people to respect it with their deeds. I love how legendary Team Biscuit has become.
Alex Schellenberg
I'm predicting a confrontation with the Cult of Asano before they leave.
Connor Wilson
Tftc
Nathan Orenstein
I love how Jason used to baffle people at iron rank by acting like a silver ranker, at silver rank by acting like a diamond ranker, and now at gold rank acting like an iron or bronze ranker. This is brilliant characterization and writing. Bra-vo
DeviantSalivations
That might have been the first chapter I wanted to get over. Maybe because I'm in a crouch and mood today. But Jesus, that's the kind of person in real life I just can't wait to get away from. Lmao
Blue Falcon
I have a feeling the executive interviewing Jason is going to be none other than Roland Remore.
StarkRG
Jason vs Biscuit? All at once, Jason loses. Individually, Jason loses a lot.
LiteWvr
I love the "that was never going to happen" line right in the middle of them all being intimidated lol. Like he might be a great fancy celebrity adventurer but that's just delusional lol.
Mike Zebill
It would be fun if one of the requirements to join the guild was to have to duel some of the existing members to demonstrate his skill.....and then his whole team shows up to challenge him.
ItsFin
Network confluence, it was descibed as similar to emi
Jlapra123
Dose anyone know Niks essence's or have them not ben revealed yet?
Tartlet
I’m honored to have a chapter named after me
Andromeda Adams
That was a rough part. Very well written though, like you said.
StarkRG
I think Gabriel already got him back for that, but even if it was, I'd expect him to do a better job. Jason printed pamphlets.
David Cooper
I feel a bit cheated. I was looking forward to Gordon showing off his bright new voice(s) to the team, then realized they must have heard it by now. I wanted to read about how amazed they were.
StarkRG
I think Sesame Street is known here, but I'm pretty sure other things are more popular. Running since 1966, Play School is one such long-running kids show that's likely to be known by Gen-Xers, Millennials, and Zoomers. I can't remember if Jason's made reference to it, but I don't think so. The theme song is catchy and can be fun to roll into dialogue casually. "There's a bear in there," observed Jason, taking cover behind the lip of the cave. At Diamond rank, this was no ordinary bear. "And a chair as well," Belinda pointed out as she joined him. "There are people with games!" Humphrey called as he landed nearby. "And stories to tell?" Clive asked hopefully. "Open wide," the bear roared menacingly, "come inside. It's play school!"
Ken VanCamp
I could have sworn she was starting a drinking game. As soon as Jason name dropped, the whole team would pop out a say "and drink". Or been like "My family does not run a school, but I did kind or create the 'system'".
Naotsugu97
So, I was thinking a gif of Cookie Monster from Sesame Street would be hilarious. Then I realized, Australia. Has Sesame Street been exported? And if so, is Cookie Monster known as Biscuit Monster? Important questions to be sure.
Joseph Nicholson
It was rough enough reading it here, but I just listened to the end of 'part one' of book 11 audiobook. Thanks Shirt, I've said goodbye to loved ones before, you're a really good writer
Liesmith
I kept expecting that Monica would either turn out to be a peak gold-rank leader in the guild, disguising herself to test if Jason would try to brag and namedrop to get into the guild...or that she would turn out to be Belinda, just fucking with Jason for shits and giggles.
Joanna
Technically…yeah, he’s lying
Hons
Well there is the earth part which should come next, after that there might be a big plot with dawn, so this might take some time. It would be easy to get a plot done just for astral kings which could last for a long time too. So theres lots of stuff😅
John Durrett
Well she is definitely talkative, but unlike Jason she doesn't speak of things no one has a clue about.
Montizuma59
“Do you hold any royal or noble title, or position within a recognised governmental authority?” “No.” Most of what Jason said were basically lies through omission. I found that this one was the only straight up lie that he said.
John Durrett
Yep! short form of Yeppers!
Andromeda Adams
This right here… “I was hoping to take care of things quietly.” “Yes, well that was never going to happen, I’m afraid, through no fault of your own. You and I should have a chat.” …this summons it up lol TYFTC!
Luis Maldonado
How many books is this series going to be? I thought 12 but it doesn't feel like an endgame book. This is my favorite series but I hate when series just go on and on. Eventually they lose their way. I like a good beginning to end series.
Crystal Donak
I have been feeling that for months. Much shorter on average then before
Tyson
The last time we were updated on Vladwick, wasn't he at a location that could be described as an archipelago in the middle of nowhere? Maybe this isn't the last we've heard of Monica's friend Denise.
wanderer117
You don't just jump to Universe. You start with 'it's complicated' then work up to it. 'I'm from another world.' 'Oh are you an Outworlder then?' 'Well I used to be...`
Alpha Wrath
Monica: Whats your race?. Jason: Universe
Zack
Or Danielle Geller
jackalsclaw
Is Gabriel not terrified that they could band together and become unstoppable? Imagine a kid with them as parents.
Michael Nix
The frozen handshake was the horrific realization that Vitesse was about to be razed to the ground.
jackalsclaw
Training people to deal with Jason
Paul Boros
Monica must have loved Belinda's course
Paul Boros
oh that has already been done
jackalsclaw
I like th idea that there is a list somewhere of all the possible things a person can do, and Jason keeps making them add things to it
Anisa Vishnani
Have we met Denise?
Anisa Vishnani
You don’t have to be some tricky politician or expert ritualist. - I am assuming this is referring to Zara and Clive.
Russell Ventimeglia
I wonder if Jason will load up on stuff he can't get on Earth for his upcoming trip? Skill books, foodstuffs, magic items, etc. Maybe some recordings of the concerts he loved in Greenstone.
Kalanaere
Oh god...Monica literally is a female version of Jason. All about the stories. Although her reaction to hiz team name was great
Zane Hammrich
It kinda his thing..
Scott Williams
I thought Rufus’s dad might have been getting even with Jason for the amphorae gag with Monica.
Cryfdwr
Oh, I can believe it.
Kconraw
Thx for the chapter
Sean Sheldon
"“The, ah, Jason Asano who… did all of the things?” is the best line yet.
WizardOfTheStyx
Honestly it’s hilarious how’s it feel 😂 I got flash backs to when Jason met Gabriel 😂
Lona Eclipse
Cannot wait to hear Heath voice this scene for the Audiobook. Definitely a Diamond rank voice actor
Landsraad
I wish you would do weekend chapters. I strictly "can't wait for Monday" for a chapter because I have to publicly whine about beginning work weeks...
The Hyperbolic Cookout
He’s def going to be allowed to join.
jacob butler
Does anyone else feel like he will not be allowed to join for political reasons? Now I'm waiting for the most important meeting which is with Ms.Grantham and for Jason look at Clive like an idiot bc he will not leave a red flag hanging
Tristan
She did to Jason what Jason does to others lol just non stop word barrage
John Durrett
Jason Nie, the sandwich guy :)
John Durrett
Their deeds is all that’s needed. They have been on the knife’s edge of discovering nearly every world shattering event
The Hyperbolic Cookout
I disagree joining a guild has been an important thing for awhile. Also will probably have some importance to stories later world building is slow.
BloodStorm
Side quest. I hope we don’t need to waste chapters on a guild test. I was hoping to get some movement on the main plot. I know adventuring is very important to Jason but this is something we could gloss over
Omy Sadat
The team must contract her, in any position.
Preston Stokes
Crushed it first try mate!
StarkRG
He didn't seem irritated to me, quite the opposite, in fact. He seemed to quite enjoy the interview.
Youkai-sama
Man, it's got to be a weird experience hearin about your friend's legends from other people. 🤣
Samuel Strode
I know and now days multiple days to find out what happens
Eric M
I really felt like Gabriel arranged for Monica to be the one to do his intake to give him a feel for what "doing a Jason" feels like from the other side.
DirePants
I love that description of Bassingthwaite (did I spell that right on the first attempt??), “Coal black face with a snow white beard” conjured an immediate image of a handsome yet elderly man. As always, Shirt, great work on the characters lol she reminds me of myself and inability to ever be professional 😂 you get what you see!
Kelly
That was great. 😂😂😂
ABTelford
Yay! Very fun chapter! Jason finally met someone who talks more than him! lol! I do hope we get the full conversation of the follow up interview with this guy, though. That could be lots of fun too. But Aaron is right “the Jason Asano who did all of the things…?” Was just SO perfect! Haha!
Connor
Would love for Jason to get her in his entourage
Twilight Knights Cosplay
I KNOW
Connor
I’m sure that’ll probably be happening
Connor
Well, I think Jason genuinely enjoyed it. It’s probably a nice change of pace to listen and not have someone tell him to shut up.
Stephanie Washburn
I really feel like they planned this, possibly at poor Monica's expense.
Ray S.
I loved this chapter. Jason finally realized what it was like to talk to Jason. Lmao
Ligeia
I'm trying to imagine her reaction to being hired for Jason's ship, and finding it a completely hilarious exercise!
Alex Schellenberg
I do like how the name Team Biscuit strikes awe in people. Humphrey was afraid of that not happening.
Branden Mccullar
I was hopping Rufus’s granddad would just show up to meet him
Alex Schellenberg
How many titles does Jason's character sheet have now??
JonO
I don't even think they're titles. I'm pretty sure those are his innate abilities. Which will still rank fuck all above anything else lol
JonO
I actually read it twice. The whole interaction with Monica had me rolling. I truly enjoyed this chapter.... plus.... no tears! Lol only laughter yay. The ending was great as well. Tyftc shirt!
Joanna
Yeah, he really fudged his answer on that one! He also rules a universe and is Patriarch of Clan Asano, even if it's mostly ceremonial
James Squibb
Jason got the full Jason lol
Ligeia
I remember in the transformation zone, Gabriel and a couple of other gold rankers were not only grateful for the fully plumbed bathrooms in the fake Casselton Beach but destroyed a couple of them after they surrendered all their areas to Jason!
Mr IHHI
Where do we think Astral Nexus and System Administrator ranks title wise from the perspective of governmental authorities?
Evan Knight
Yep Jason is definitely going to go full Monkey D Luffy and start pressing people into his crew.
Tyler S.
I feel more like hell exit to find the entrance packed and a clear path though for autographs with more people wishing to meet the rest of Team Biscuit lol
Ligeia
Not to mention he's the cosmic System Administrator.
Joanna
his
Evan Knight
Wouldn’t be surprised if she’d attempted to lift Roland’s.
Tyran
I get the feeling Jason is going to get his membership, go outside, then run around in circles in front of the guild hall shouting 'Now, no one can say I'm not a respectable adventurer. Buhahaha!'
David
I can see that happening and see it also being entirely performative on the side of the BV guild. They would have damn well known where he was going and probably had to pretend to argue.
Anthony
How is it that a NON-cliff has me hanging worse than tequila?
Mike Stewart
My god, what a friggen tease. Can’t wait for Monday!
Andrew Johnson
“Yes, well that was never going to happen, I’m afraid, through no fault of your own. You and I should have a chat.” This gives me the impression that maybe there is a fight or drama amongst guilds as to which guild he joins.
samwise
I love it! Amazing chapter to end the week!
Nick Remis
Do you hold any titles…”er, um, System Administrator”
Cordell Patrick
Good old fashion fan girl freeze
ShowBizGAL 1996
Very true, but would this particular group CARE?? ;-P
Nick Remis
Sophie “kick to the face” Wexler. Neal “I’m not fat” Davone. Rufus “my family runs a school” Remore.
Dax
Monica was great, hope she reappears somewhere down the line to out-talk Jason once again xD
Timothy
Is it me or do you think if a Gold ranker could crap, Lord Bassingthwaite's pants would be full? I can only imagine Jason milking the pseudo anonymity for all its worth just cause he can.
Scooter
I wish there were more. Though I am very much enjoying this Vitesse arc. But this chapter just seemed so short.
Brave Badger
The Reymores going to be subtle about the astral nexus joining their guild? Lol never gonna happen
Scott McCarthy
She took a class under Belinda, so now I need to double check the chapter where we see Belinda teaching to see ifnshe was there.
The Green Magus
Bless Monica. It feels like Jason had to face a bit of the irritation he gives others
ShowBizGAL 1996
Are you crazy, bro? That was AWESOME!!! Jason sneaks into town, where the rumors about him have been circulating for AGES, and the folks who meet him are expecting typical Gold-ranker shenanigans. But what do they get? Typical Jason, "I'm just some guy," shenanigans!! Perfect job, Travis!! Really perfect! Blow all the stereotypes of the citizens of Vitesse right out of the water!! ROTFL!!
Ligeia
I love the fact that Belinda had multiple memberships! But she's definitely matured, revealing it herself and helping to revamp security procedures. J just wonder if she lifted anyone's watch in the process. 😂
Justin
Jason has met his match when it comes to talking 😂😂😂! TYFTC!
Chris Furry
Okay, so now we have Clive "Lets Do Crimes" Standish, Humphrey "Caramel Biscuit" Gellar, and Jason "Did All the Things" Asano. Someone help me round out the rest of the team.
Andrew Woodard
The Jason thay did all the things. That was perfect.
Kirivina
😂🤣😂 that was hilarious, awkward, and vastly entertaining. Poor Jason, he's actually trying to be subtle and not cause scenes. And yet it's going to happen anyways.
Zachary Blevins
Yep, that’s exactly how I thought that would go
CaptainFlowers
An awesome little chapter lol, I loved the ending. Poor Monica 🤣
Scott McCarthy
I like Monica, sue might be a good fit for the guild minder/paper pusher Jason is going to need.
Chris Furry
Diamonds. He has three diamonds now, because the adventure society has decided to start treating him like a diamond ranker.
Gnothi Seauton
I don't necessarily consider this as filler. When you go back and read it all at once, it feels like the normal flow of a story.
Brad Gammey
Oh I like Monica, bring her on the ship!
Justin Hunsberger
Well I've seen a whole lot of nothing happen in a chapter a lot of worse ways I guess. At least this was kinda flirty and fun.
Amanda Begly
He's right though, quietly never really happens around Jason.
Valmorian
thanks for the chapter!
Mist Sparrow
Wouldn't he hold the title of "patriarch of the asano clan" , he could even be pithy about how it's largely ceremonial and not on palamustus 🤣
Michael Nix
This was awesome, but this is worse than a cliffhanger. I NEED the rest of this visit.
ElecHertz
Great chapter
DarthPineapples
I don't know anything about Monica, but I love her!
Philipp Battenberg
Well, it's kind of his thing.
Andrew Johnson
Too funny exactly the kind or reaction I was expecting.
Justin Fralin
I was drinking when I opened the chapter Shirt! I got water everywhere!!
Le Frog
ngl, im realy enjoying these filler arcs, it's nice seeing everyone do some normalish adventuring and having regular conversations with randoms or old characters we havn't seen. Vast cosmic jason adventures are cool, but i enjoy seeing these behind the scenes chats and all. In short, thanks for the chapters shirtaloon c:
PapaJohn
That was the most apologetic threat I think I've ever read
Ken Sevier
Good chapter wanted to see more of the conversation pan out with the chef but great stuff with Monica
Sean McClain
The one who did all the things? Yes.
Robert Landers
Meanwhile, I was thinking how creepy Jason was being messing with his aura like that.
Duskysan
Chapter felt so short today
Emiya
"Jason told her the name of 'His' team" tftc
Laura H
I'm just surprised that the guild's questions don't get to name and team name first instead of about 17th. Although that does make for maximum horror on the guild officials' part. I was hoping he'd show his Adventure Society badge first, though, and watch them get all suspicious about his strange star!
Russell Widger
I like Monica, she's great
Sparaten
"told her the name of her team" the second her should be he
TobiDoes
xD the frozen handshake we know where this is going lol
Thomas Black
Stupid Bassingthwaite ruining Jasons fun. I would pay good money to see the look on Monicas face when she learned who was in Jasons team.
Joseph Jenkins
Now we have to wait all weekend
Agent P.
Lol. Monica, tsk tsk
Kristy
I think there's a fling going to happen there ;)
Gnothi Seauton
Monica is a bit of a flibbertigibbet, fun though.
Pleroma77
lol never gonna happen
Katrina McNicol
Not sure if it was just her name but the image in my head blathering on was definitely a match for Monica in Friends 😂
Thomas Todd
Well that was everything I hoped it would be
Aaron Schwartz
The Jason Asano who DID ALL OF THE THINGS…. That is such a great way to refer to Jason :)
Josh Vanderpool
Outta pocket lol
mhaj58
Chapter title has no problem
Dean Conner
Thanks for the chapter!
Andrew Johnson
Biscuits!
Travis Estes
1st
Joe Foreman
first
ONEsie
A f***ing filler episode in written form, and short enough that it can't ride all the rides at a theme park. Lame. Legitimately lame.
Abigail Hale
Biscuits!!
Robert Landers
Juice!
