At night, before I went to sleep, I opened the archive and sent Mahya a message.
Tr. JR
Clueless, Versailles, Alchemist
Forget buying all kinds of things to sell. Buy more coins from eBay. Many, many more coins from eBay. I’ve already used two hundred kilograms.
The next day, Rue and I went to visit the Arcane Bazaar. ...
2024-09-03 21:44:27 +0000 UTC View PostPulling out my list of things to do in Crystalspire, I started crossing off the places I had already visited. The Mana-Infused Bakery was almost scratched off too, but something made me hesitate at the last second. I still wanted to inspect those ovens. With only the bakery and the Arcane Bazaar left, I checked the Map to locate the bazaar. It was at the city’s northern end, far from the hote...
2024-09-02 16:32:07 +0000 UTC View PostAfter Rue and I got back to the hotel, we spent the rest of the day in our suite. I wanted no more adventures for that day. The next day, Rue didn’t want to go for a walk, so I took the opportunity to visit the Arcane Library. It wasn’t far, so I walked.
The library was inside a medium-height spire, decorated with designs of books, letters, and runes. Nothing happened when I focused o...
2024-09-01 21:03:14 +0000 UTC View PostWhen I returned to our suite, Rue was already there, stretched on a sofa, his tail wagging lazily. “How was the visit with your new friends?” I asked.
“Very silly!” Rue said in a serious tone, nodding for emphasis and getting off the couch.
I laughed and asked, “Why silly?”
Rue’s eyes widened as he demonstrated a clumsy claw swipe with his paw. ...
2024-09-01 14:42:47 +0000 UTC View PostAfter a selection of delicious pastries in the morning, I was ready to continue exploring the city. The pastries reminded me of the Mana-Infused Bakery and my desire to visit there. I told Rue, “Let’s visit a very interesting bakery today.”
“No!”
I was shocked. This was the first time he refused when he heard the mention of food. “Why not?” I asked, raising an...
2024-08-30 12:36:18 +0000 UTC View PostI woke up with renewed energy in the morning, determined to crack this issue. After a breakfast of meat pie and a delicious fruit salad, I sat on the porch, thinking of a solution. It struck me that I needed something so different from the reality of this place that it would be immediately clear it was a tale or a story, preventing any arguments. The first thing that came to mind was science fi...
2024-08-29 11:19:54 +0000 UTC View PostAt night, I dreamed about the hellish dungeon again, and when I woke up, I facepalmed, a groan escaping my lips. I had forgotten to give Mahya the dungeon core. I couldn’t wrap my head around why she hadn’t said something. Unlike me, she didn’t have the annoying tendency to forget things related to my new reality.
Why hadn’t she said anything?
A faint noise from the...
2024-08-28 15:46:12 +0000 UTC View PostIt took us six hours on the jet skis to get close to Crystalspire. At some point, the road started to run parallel to the river, and we noticed more carts and carriages. It was time to leave the river. We reached a slight land protrusion with trees and tangled bushes. After ensuring no one could see us from the road and no boats were nearby, we turned invisible and flew up.
Half an hour l...
2024-08-27 22:33:14 +0000 UTC View PostAuthor's Note
I made a mistake with the dates in the Prologue of book three. It's fixed now, but I recommend taking a look. Otherwise, some of the stuff in the next chapters (not today's) won't make sense.
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It was already getting dark, and we still hadn’t reached the Gate, so we stored the jet skis and flew through the trees un...
2024-08-26 18:49:23 +0000 UTC View PostAfter I cracked the issue with my lightning, we continued on our way. For three days, we sailed on the river on our jet skis, stopped for lunch, and slept at night. We rode the skis on the river the rest of the time, and Rue was in heaven. My dog was a speed demon.
During our entire cruise, the river kept expanding as more tributaries connected to it. On the fourth day, the river was alre...
2024-08-25 19:24:24 +0000 UTC View PostWe ended up staying by the stream for about two weeks—maybe more. The area had an irresistible magical charm: a bubbling brook running through the woodland over smooth, moss-covered boulders. Occasionally, I saw tiny sparkles dancing over the water created by the sunshine. The air was fresh, smelling of damp earth and floral perfume from surrounding flowers, with a gentle breeze and the sun...
2024-08-23 20:56:46 +0000 UTC View PostI felt human again after a good night’s sleep and a big meal. After giving Rue more food—his Storage had emptied while I was shooting lizards—I returned to Hell. Again, I shouted as loud as possible to attract lizards and shot them. Very few lizards came to attack me, and I got rid of them in less than an hour.
I flew more and more towards the center, towards the volcano. After abou...
2024-08-22 21:15:32 +0000 UTC View PostAuthor's Note
OK, boys and girls.
I managed to complete the mammoth today!
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After leaving town, we wa...
2024-08-21 21:19:12 +0000 UTC View PostHi everyone,
No chapter today, I'm afraid.
The next one's a mammoth, and I really hate cliffhangers.
2024-08-21 15:09:02 +0000 UTC View PostIn the morning, the first thing I did was have a conversation with Rue. It was essential to make sure he wasn’t sharing anything he shouldn’t. Rue’s eyes focused on me as he wagged his tail.
“Rue, buddy, what did you discuss with the innkeeper?” I asked.
“Yummy snakes and yummy smoked crabs,” Rue responded, his tail thumping against the floor.
“Di...
2024-08-20 15:26:23 +0000 UTC View PostBefore we left the meadow, I wanted to harvest all the snakes in my Storage. Since my loot spell wasn’t ready yet, I had no choice but to harvest the snakes one by one. I racked my brain, trying to find a solution, and then I had an inspiration.
I told the house, “Give me a Magitech computer.”
Nothing happened.
I tried again, with different wording this time. “Make me ...
2024-08-19 18:52:04 +0000 UTC View PostAfter Mahya and Al left, I returned to the meadow. I needed to recalibrate before continuing the journey. Rue picked up on my mood and was extra affectionate, showering me with licks and tail thumps. His warm body against my leg was nice, reminding me I was never truly alone and keeping me grounded. Sitting under “my” tree, I let my mind wander, just experiencing the thoughts as they came, ...
2024-08-18 16:28:10 +0000 UTC View Post
In a world of loss, I stood
Broken, scarred, misunderstood
A Gate appeared, a shimmering light
A path to realms beyond my sight
With trembling hands, I touched the veil
Yearning to escape, to set sail
I left behind the Earth so grim
To seek new hope on fortune's whim
Adventure's pulse ignites once more
Ancient tales from days of Yore
Mountains loom, and forests ...
I initially planned to wait two days for the survey results, but the winner is already clear. Seventy-five percent of respondents chose number 4.
“4. Postpone the Earth story as a future project and continue only with John’s journeys across different worlds for now.”
Number 2 came in second, with some people favoring either 4 or 2...
2024-08-18 15:04:44 +0000 UTC View PostHi everyone,
I need your input on an important decision.
When I outlined the books, I structured the Lumis story into five parts:
I. John and the gang in Lumis.
II. Earth from a whole new perspective—NOT Al or Mahya, but a new Earth's resident POV.
III. John travels alone.
... 2024-08-17 18:46:29 +0000 UTC View PostIn the morning, I told the house to open the deck as big as possible. The result was even bigger than last time—at least double. I didn’t know if it was all the materials and mana the house had absorbed, or maybe because it was already open in a smaller configuration. I shook my head, dismissing the thought. The reason didn’t matter. What mattered was that we now had a massive deck to unf...
2024-08-17 18:17:59 +0000 UTC View PostThis time, we were smart when we entered the dungeon. Al clung tightly to my back while Mahya perched on Rue’s, and we both flew in slowly. The basin was only one-third full of water, so we had to get close to the surface for the green sharks to attack. A few lunged toward us, but so few that electrifying the water felt pointless. Every time a shark leaped, either Al, Rue, or I caught it with...
2024-08-16 19:40:19 +0000 UTC View Post
In the realm where sky and dreams collide,
Winds of magic whisper, guiding my glide.
With a heart unbound and spirit free,
I take to the air, where my soul can be.
In the vast expanse where clouds waltz free,
Stars shine like keys to infinity.
My spirit unfurls, a blossom in flight,
Brushing existence in the endless night.
Chorus:
Wings of stardust, I r...
After we left the dungeon, I opened my house again, and once more, I got the spooky cabin on stilts. On the first day, we just rested. I barbecued steaks and vegetables on the porch and smoked snake steaks for Rue. He couldn’t stop eating them and let out sounds of happiness every few minutes. It was hilarious—he chewed with his mouth but spoke telepathically. Still, for some unknown reason...
2024-08-15 20:47:46 +0000 UTC View PostThe following day, we prepared the magic circle to connect Mahya to the new dungeon core from the gorge. The process was meticulous, and it took us three hours to complete the circle. Just as we finished it, Mahya suddenly turned to me, looking unsure.
“Do you want us to connect the core to you?” she asked hesitantly.
I blinked, surprised by the unexpected suggestion. “Where i...
2024-08-14 20:29:59 +0000 UTC View PostMahya and Al wanted to check the third vent the next day, but I needed a break. They had rested at home while I explored the fog and flew around searching for the vents, so now it was my turn to take it easy.
I spent the first day on the balcony, on the roof of the first floor, just reading. I let my mind and body relax, allowing my imagination to soar on the wings of fantasy. By the end ...
2024-08-13 18:07:29 +0000 UTC View Post
