Einar studied the dwarf who sat across from him. Fotgror seemed more relaxed than any other dwarf he had encountered on this entire trip. A small pipe filled with some tobacco rested between those large fingers, a small wisp of smoke drifting upward.
Inside Fotgror’s workshop were seven different stone tables, each one piled high with materials, vials that were bubbling, ...
2025-09-08 13:00:16 +0000 UTC View PostThis is strange. We’re heading to the same spot Kels trained me in… how can he hope to help me level my skills faster when the enchantment doesn’t work like that?
Resisting the urge to say anything, Francis simply followed the one-armed man.
When they entered the tent, he saw Kels training, topless for the first time, sweating as before.
“Ge...
2025-09-08 13:00:12 +0000 UTC View Post“Progress has been steady,” Edward said, swinging his sword at Max. “My team and I are already closing in on the fiftieth level.”
“Good,” Max replied, sending another barrage of attacks at the one he had chosen to be king of Tanila and his people. “Remember, what comes next is a decision only you and the others can make. The dungeon is dangerous, there are rules, and what li...
2025-09-08 13:00:09 +0000 UTC View PostFrancis had made sure to remember all the names and details he could. Weaving a lie and making sure it was the same would be the only way he didn’t get tripped up when telling it.
At least he isn’t on his throne.
They had moved to a different section of the tent, past some curtains, which led to an area with cushioned couches and tables covered in foo...
2025-09-07 13:00:08 +0000 UTC View PostSo you may have noticed a bunch of different things coming out in the recent days.
Even with life going crazy, I've been putting in work. My biggest problem is I can't sleep. Combine that with my brain always going and I've been getting up some days at 1am or 2am and writing for a few hours. This has allowed me to get a little bit more work than usual in.
So let's jump into...
2025-09-06 21:42:06 +0000 UTC View Post“Einar, I have come as I have promised with guests in tow,” Vrádni said. “It appears your arrival has garnered much attention from my brothers and sisters, and they need to see firsthand the Vikings that have come to uphold their promise.”
He nodded, and Einar gave a slight bow at the four dwarves who were standing behind Vrádni. Each of the dwarves present had an aura of ...
2025-09-06 14:41:09 +0000 UTC View Post“What in a trolls arse are you lot doing in the tunnel?!” a dwarf shouted at them.
Einar turned toward a massive dwarf, a scowl that could scare children or curdle milk that was stomping in their direction.
“Oh shite, that’s Vrádni Deepdelver,” Bartia whispered. “He’s the tunnel ranger and–”
“You four! Why did you take the tunnel!?” Vrádni continued to ...
2025-09-06 14:40:21 +0000 UTC View PostStanding in Stenson’s tent, Francis wondered why the man lived like this, as nothing was special or gaudy.
He’s the general yet doesn’t have anything cool. How does someone in his position have so little?
Even the armor on different stands was functional and didn’t look different from that of most of the guards. The table was covered in maps, and ...
2025-09-06 13:00:09 +0000 UTC View PostThe Demon King, Gykewotik, grunted as Max finished his list of demands.
“All you want is for me is a guarantee that I will come the next time you summon a demon and that then you will inform me of what my actions have cost me?”
“I would be foolish to trade away such a thing as what I am owed,” Max said. “We both know if our positions were swapped, you would probab...
2025-09-06 13:00:07 +0000 UTC View PostFrancis could almost zone out through most of the first few moments, able to repeat everything as the previous time, earning some extra silver, punching a bully he hated, and securing a chain helm after having learned what not to say to the same armorsmith.
None of it seemed important anymore as he considered everything he had learned and knew what would come n...
2025-09-05 13:02:26 +0000 UTC View PostTaking a deep breath, Max steadied himself.
You’re sure about this?
No, but we need to test it and this is the best time and place to do so. Again, we shouldn’t be in trouble as you’re more than just the physical side of things. Still, with those two we have the added support if needed.
He took his sword and cut along his forearm, bl...
2025-09-05 13:01:15 +0000 UTC View PostSo I've finished uploading all 80 chapters for the time loop. Today's massive dump was the last big one. From this point on till Nov 1st, there will be 1 time loop chapter a day :)
Hope you all enjoy it and tomorrow I get back on the UL1 book 10 to finish out the book and then swap over to Viking again.
Enjoy the chapters!
2025-09-04 21:46:26 +0000 UTC View PostA wave of energy shot forth from Stenson's blade as he swiped it at the incoming beasts, even though they were still over twenty yards away.
Two of them stumbled to the ground, their front two legs cut off as some spell or attack connected, sending them tumbling end over end.
The other two beasts turned and angled toward Stenson.
One moment, the general was ...
2025-09-04 21:01:44 +0000 UTC View PostThe veteran line collided against the enemy’s defenses that had formed faster than Francis had thought possible.
It was almost as if they had materialized out of thin air, appearing in the battle rows right after they had detected the attack.
“There are a lot of them!” Francis shouted. “How did they form up so quickly?”
“Did you expect them...
2025-09-04 21:01:21 +0000 UTC View Post“This plan has left all of us defenseless!” Priscilla exclaimed. “Surely you cannot expect us to trust this--”
“Sage?” Stenson said, finishing the sentence for Priscilla.
She huffed, her blue eyes displaying no favor for the boy she glared at.
“Tell me, Francis. Do you believe this plan you and Stenson have devised is our best chance for ...
2025-09-04 21:00:12 +0000 UTC View Post“So… how much do you trust me?” Francis asked.
“At this point, I have to believe that Egbus sent you to us, because there is no other explanation for your presence,” Stenson declared. “We’re in a war that we are about to lose, and yet, a Sage suddenly appears. I’d run out on the battlefield naked with only a sword if I believed you spoke for Thonia...
2025-09-04 21:00:02 +0000 UTC View Post“The problem is, we have been using artifacts to accomplish anything of value. Our mages aren’t as strong as we wish, and the fact that we only have two who are barely master rank makes this all harder,” Stenson stated.
“Barely a master, he says,” mocked Vella. “The truth is, we only have a collection of nobles' children and those who answered th...
2025-09-04 20:59:51 +0000 UTC View Post“So, what do you wish to know?” Stenson asked as they moved through the chaos of the camp.
“I’d be interested in finding out why we stopped our attack? I mean, I understand we lost a lot of troops, but if what I just learned from Nehemiah is true, both sides should be hurting. Why haven’t you pressed the attack before?”
“And if we had and they used t...
2025-09-04 20:59:39 +0000 UTC View Post[ Blood of the Undying - 100+ Sage ]
[ Undying Activated ]
The sound of the morning bell rang out.
“ARGG!” Francis shouted, jerking himself upward and grabbing his neck.
“It is earlier than usual,” Michael groaned. “But do you really have to be that loud?”
Taking a deep breath, Francis ...
2025-09-04 20:59:23 +0000 UTC View PostThe sound of horns announced the start of the battle, and seeing the armies advance from Francis' position left him breathless.
Rows and rows of soldiers moved out — the one he had been with was far out front, before the real fighters.
No longer was the enemy hidden by a row of men standing before him on the battlefield.
Now Francis could see that it looke...
2025-09-04 20:58:05 +0000 UTC View Post“He’s your father?!” Francis gasped, unable to hide his shock.
“Unfortunately,” replied Kels. “My dear mother apparently had a soft spot for injured animals and old men missing teeth. How was she to know he could still sire a child?”
“Bah! Your mother knew exactly what she was getting into! It should be you she feels sorry for,” Ne...
2025-09-04 20:57:47 +0000 UTC View PostFrancis felt the shimmer of power wash over him as he stepped over a line of glowing red sand that encircled the King’s tent.
Upon placing both feet on the other side of the sand, the landscape around the tent changed. Light was everywhere like an early morning sunrise, even though it had been completely dark a second ago. An aura of energy also surged through his bod...
2025-09-04 20:57:26 +0000 UTC View Post“You got me out of bed for some pissant?! Who the hell do you think you are?”
“I’m the captain, and as you know, right now I’m about as close to the King and his personal advisors you can get, so unless you want to take it up with him, do what I need and then go back to bed. Understand?”
The older man huffed and leaned back, crossing his arms and revea...
2025-09-04 20:57:02 +0000 UTC View PostFrancis took a step back after an older guard, who smelled of sweat and stench, shoved him. “Listen, boy, I don’t have time for this. If you won’t go away, I’m going to beat you senseless.”
The other guard that was blocking his path snickered at him, and Francis tried not to get upset.
They’re just doing their jobs… even if they are
"TO ARMS! EVERYONE TO POSITIONS!"
Francis watched as his brother and the other two roused from their sleep. He had already woken up, aware of when it would happen, and was trying to recall everything he had done the previous time.
"It's happening... It's really happening," Michael muttered.
"If I die," Henry said, "know I'm the one who slep...
2025-09-04 20:52:13 +0000 UTC View PostThe sound of the morning bell rang out, causing Francis to bolt upward in bed.
"It's earlier than usual," Michael grunted as he sat up. "What gives?"
Francis’ eyes shot open and he clutched his aching chest, groaning.
"Francis, you okay?!" Michael asked.
Turning his head, he saw Michael swinging his legs over the bed.
"Yeah… you… I…"
"Left!"
Blood was pouring into his eyes from the gash in his scalp, yet all Francis could think of was wanting to kiss the armorer who had given the helmet.
A clawed swipe by a tiger-kin or something had struck his head partially, and while the claw had raked across his scalp, taking his padded cap off as well as some hair and flesh.
That had given him a chan...
2025-09-04 20:51:14 +0000 UTC View Post"Good news! I was just told we'll be moving out in two days! Five days earlier than expected!"
Francis listened and watched as murmurs came from the line of seventeen youths. He couldn’t forget that two had already run away, and one more would today if everything happened as he remembered.
So… I can’t die… can I? Or I guess I can die or I’ll com...
2025-09-04 20:50:24 +0000 UTC View PostSomething was building up at the end of the staff, some kind of force Francis could almost see, a shimmering purple and black orb.
He yelled, unsure why but it felt right. During his charge, he didn’t try to dodge, as he couldn’t tell how much time he had before whatever it was would be released.
Those yellow eyes seemed to brighten when he swung his sword at i...
2025-09-04 20:49:48 +0000 UTC View Post“I’ve narrowed your choices down to these three,” Jazzjak said.
Max nodded, sitting in his chair at the table back in the main meeting room. Only he and their helper were present, everyone else having returned to their cities to help their people grow stronger.
He studied the list, seeing that there were creatures he hadn’t ever imagined or considered and wondered what their...
2025-09-04 13:00:10 +0000 UTC View Post