Jake had never been the type to enjoy road trips much, most likely because it always included being cramped in a car with too many other people, and there were always at least a few he didn’t know that well. He had still gone on a few, and the times he went with his family was fine, but extended periods of nothing did weigh you down.
Traveling across the landscape as you bent space to y...
2021-11-26 11:49:25 +0000 UTC View PostMiranda sorted through some lists Sultan had handed to her, as well as the formal contract he had written up mere moment after their return from the Treasure Hunt. She skimmed the contract over, already aware of what it was about, primarily looking for any word traps or phrasing she didn’t quite agree with.
The contract was for him to act as a broker and sell items for Haven and Jake du...
2021-11-25 11:49:25 +0000 UTC View PostThe Viper was silent for a moment but quickly seemed to agree to the change of subject:
“I think I have made it clear in the past that I am not a big fan of giving direct advice on things to improve as it often does more harm than good in my experience, but fine. For once, I shall act like a proper Patron god and give some actual advice and direction.
“There are lim...
2021-11-24 11:46:31 +0000 UTC View PostThere were many things one could do after suffering a setback. One could wallow and feel sorry for themselves, blame someone else and act like it wasn’t their fault, ignore it entirely and move on like nothing, or a slew of other things. Jake ended up going with a far more productive approach as he reflected on it all.
First of all, he had undoubtedly gained a lot from the fight. Skill ...
2021-11-23 11:45:26 +0000 UTC View Post<AUTHOR NOTE>
So, I must admit the response to the last few chapters has been a lot more negative than expected. I knew it would be a challenge, especially with two fights right in a row with not enough downtime in between, but the fight with the Monarch dragged on far longer than expected as there were just too many characters and things to go through, make it ...
2021-11-19 14:08:44 +0000 UTC View PostThe rain fell upon Yalsten, not even affected by the fact that the clouds were no longer visible due to space having broken apart. As long as the effects of the Sword Saint’s Springtime Advent remained, so would the rain continue to fall. Their existence contradicted all logic and rules, but such was only to be expected based on what had been used to summon them.
Down on the wet soil, t...
2021-11-19 11:48:45 +0000 UTC View PostCaleb stared up into the air as he felt the pressure upon him from the rain as well as the auras of the two men fighting. He still stood tall, more for show than anything else, as he really wanted to just sit down and take a breather, but as the Judge of the Court of Shadows, he had to keep up appearances.
Carmen was sitting on the ground unbothered. There weren’t that many more around ...
2021-11-18 11:54:19 +0000 UTC View PostJake felt the arcane energy wash over him from the explosion, even if he was a kilometer up in the air as it completely destroyed the Mistless Plains beneath him. It had to have done a lot of damage, and Jake was already preparing a follow-up as he heard the voice of the Sword Saint.
“Rainblade.”
A feeling of dread spread up his back as he suddenly felt the arca...
2021-11-17 11:58:07 +0000 UTC View PostJake stood with his eyes open wide in shock as he was blinded for a moment. Not only were his eyes blind, but so was his sphere. He saw nothing but pure energy as it washed over him, but only for a moment before a figure appeared before him.
Long black hair flowed through the air from the power exhibited from the man’s body, a bare chest of muscles with not a single wrinkle or sign of w...
2021-11-16 11:53:23 +0000 UTC View Post“My fondest memory?” Jake asked, a bit confused at the sudden question. He didn’t know why the Sword Saint asked him, much less why he had such a sincere look in his eyes. Like the answer to his question genuinely mattered.
Thus Jake considered it seriously. When he thought about fond memories, he was surprised as he quickly noticed something… none of them were from before the sys...
2021-11-15 11:54:19 +0000 UTC View PostThe Sword Saint was proud. He always had been, and perhaps the years had only made it worse. It was indeed interesting what the thought of imminent death did to a man. When he lay there dying, many thoughts went through his head. Regrets. Unfulfilled wishes. But oddly enough, also a substantial amount of pride. Pride for the things he had accomplished throughout his life. Pride for the clan he ...
2021-11-12 11:57:32 +0000 UTC View PostJake didn’t give the man any time to object as he charged forward. He only had a single scimitar and chose to use it here in the opening clash. Both of them had fully restored resources and ensured no potion cooldown or skills were unavailable. Besides Jake not having his second weapon, both of them were at peak condition, and him not having it frankly didn’t matter much.
His first at...
2021-11-11 11:56:21 +0000 UTC View PostIn Jake’s defense, he had a lot of other stuff to deal with than upgrading a weapon he didn’t really plan on using anyway. It wasn’t like he had all nine weapons before a few hours ago. Besides, the divine-rarity necklace kind of took away all other attention.
Now, while he was sitting around and waiting anyway, it was a great time to merge them. With the Sword Saint and Carmen obse...
2021-11-10 11:52:51 +0000 UTC View PostNo set time for the duel had been decided, so for now, they all just sat and relaxed as they healed. Jake shared his potions liberally, and no one tried to start anything. Silas and two other healers even joined in to help set up a ritual to help everyone regenerate faster.
Maria, as Jake learned she was named, also came over after her body was done being healed by her flames. That is als...
2021-11-09 11:54:19 +0000 UTC View PostThe Monarch stumbled back, four arrows in his chest and a newly made deep cut that nearly severed one of his arms. He reacted by pulling the arrows out and tossing his sword to the other hand as he barely managed to block a blow from the Sword Saint.
His movements were slower, and he didn’t heal as fast anymore. Every action looked draining, and Jake felt how tired the vampire was. Howe...
2021-11-08 11:56:18 +0000 UTC View Post”Iskar, I pass on the responsibility to you,” the leader of Yalsten said as the vampire handed him the necklace in his cupped hands. “Know that even if Yalsten is to fall, the Legacy cannot enter the hands of the Church or the undead. No matter what.”
Iskar nodded as he accepted it. He stared at the beautiful item with the Legacy Blood of the True Ancestor within. An item more val...
2021-11-05 11:52:28 +0000 UTC View PostJacob opened his eyes as he exited his brief meditation. He felt the currents of fate, and he knew that the Monarch of Blood was coming towards the plains. Of course, detecting anything was hard with all of the people present in the Treasure Hunt, but he at least could read something that simple.
He used a skill to swiftly contact Bertram and his team, telling them to retreat from fightin...
2021-11-04 11:55:01 +0000 UTC View PostSven and Jacob stood side by side as healers from both camps surrounded Carmen, who now lay unconscious to preserve her resources and heal faster. She had chosen to pass out, and Jacob had to admit that her perseverance was admirable.
“So?” Sven asked as he stared at the two healers who inspected her.
“The curse is embedded in her veins and throughout her body, both physically...
2021-11-03 11:55:14 +0000 UTC View PostJake stood defensively in front of Carmen as the Monarch looked at him. The others would be arriving, but it would still take a bit. Carmen had closed her eyes, and Jake felt like her energy had become calmer, making him think she had passed out.
“You have no need for concern. I possess no desire to slay her or you for that matter; I merely need to win and make you leave,” 2021-11-02 11:54:37 +0000 UTC View Post
Strong.
Carmen saw the old man from the Noboru clan obliterate the blood clone within a few dozen seconds, his blade moving incredibly fast and seeming like it could cut anything. She really didn’t want to block that sword directly, that was for sure.
Yet the other person Sven had warned her about was even worse. She had just finished off the last of the blood clones with...
2021-11-01 11:56:15 +0000 UTC View PostLevels truly worked in peculiar ways, and the correlation between levels and actual combat prowess was often muddy and difficult to pin down. For example, a low-tier genius D-grade could sometimes beat even pinnacle D-grades who focused primarily on crafting if they also happened to counter their skillset well, and the individual they fought was just overall weak for their level.
Jake was...
2021-10-29 10:56:46 +0000 UTC View PostReika manipulated her weapons as she battled the Royal Guard in front of her, the male vampire using an odd mix of blood and water magic against her. The other Royal Guards also assisted him but were otherwise busy as they got swamped by everyone else present.
The people from Valhal were absolutely pummeling one of them, another one being dominated by the party from the Holy Church, and t...
2021-10-28 10:57:39 +0000 UTC View PostJake observed as Eron stood before the Cursed Monarch unbothered as flames wormed across his body. The Monarch took a step back as he asked: “What are you?”
“A rude welcome followed by a rude question. I have had not the best time these last few days, so please excuse my own rudeness… but I have never seen a more disgusting spark than what glows within you,” Ero...
2021-10-27 10:53:59 +0000 UTC View PostJake stared confused as he had a feeling he had really missed something. Also, why did Casper look so weirdly at him? He got Jacob, but even Casper knew? Shit, even Carmen threw him a confused gaze. At least the Sword Saint wasn’t in the loop either…
He tried to focus his voice as he infused some will into it and projected it into the distance towards the Monarch. “...
2021-10-26 10:58:57 +0000 UTC View Post<Author Note>
There are two chapters today to get this tier caught up.
Chapter 2/2
<Author Note Over>
About twenty kilometers from the center of the plains, six figures suddenly appeared – five humans and one vampire. The vampire instantly turned towards the humans and charged without any abandon.
Neil bl...
2021-10-25 10:58:32 +0000 UTC View Post<Author Note>
There are two chapters today to get this tier caught up.
Chapter 1/2
<Author Note Over>
At the edges of Yalsten, destruction was unfolding. The equilibrium of space that had been formed for so long was now broken, and the world began collapsing in upon itself. Earth and soil were turned to nothingness as ever...
Miranda walked together with quite the group of people through the giant maze. A single Vault far larger than any other, and they soon found out why... because it wasn’t only one. It was several Vaults hidden within one Vault in some complex pattern, and one had to solve all of them to open the final one in the middle.
Coupled with that, it was a massive maze with dead-ends, traps, mons...
2021-10-05 10:57:16 +0000 UTC View Post<AUTHOR NOTE>
Hello, fellow human beings. Just a heads-up to everyone in the Hunter tier (and the absolute Chads in the Apex Hunter tier), then there will only be one more chapter (tomorrow) before I go on break while there should be two more... because if not we would end on a cliff, so let's not do that. Not to worry, though, as when I get back from break I'...
2021-10-04 10:56:15 +0000 UTC View PostThroughout the multiverse, different species and races were famous for different things. Humans were famed for their diversity and their ability to become nearly everything. You could meet humans as strong and tough as the most powerful beasts or mages with magic and skills that employ concepts in line with the most powerful elementals or spirits.
A cat-like monster would often be agile a...
2021-10-01 10:56:44 +0000 UTC View PostJake readied himself as the creature swam beneath him. He knew it was aware of him as he felt its attention upon him. The eels before had been about five meters long, but this one… this one was on another level. More than an eel, it was a giant sea snake. He estimated it to be in excess of a hundred meters with a large bulky form, with a diameter over six or seven meters.
However, this ...
2021-09-30 10:49:09 +0000 UTC View Post