Leveling up the World (Bonus)
Here's a teaser cover for the Wilderness Arc (Chapter 382 onwards)
Enjoy :)
2022-01-30 15:57:22 +0000 UTC View Post
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The Impecable Adventure of the Reluctant Dungeon (Chapter 5)
The earl’s castle was fairly close to the spot Theo had chosen as his hiding place. If there was a building that could claim to be in Rosewind’s center, the castle was definitely it. Surrounded by a moat and set of tall walls, it was designed to be quite imposing, towering above the few noble mansions surrounding it. The halls and corridors were built with the sole purpose of displaying the...
2022-01-28 04:03:05 +0000 UTC View PostQuod Olim Erat: The Cassandrian Theory (Chapter 41)
“Ten seconds to impact,” Radiance announced: the final phase of our voyage.
I could feel the body of the shuttle tremble as the front thrusters slowed us down just enough to ensure a safe water entry. The sensation was different from the standard atmospheric re-entry. Ever since rejoining the Fleet, I’d experienced more of those than any officer had in their lifetime.
“First...
2022-01-25 00:49:02 +0000 UTC View PostQuod Olim Erat: The Cassandrian Theory (Chapter 42)
“We’ve reached shaft beta-nineteen,” Corporal Alista, leader of team four, said in comm. “No organic matter detected. Requesting permission for probe drop.”
“Go ahead,” I replied.
“Probe is active,” he said. “Going down.”
A new feed reached me via Radiance, depicting the inside of the shaft. Similar to the previous ones, it appeared natural, although ther...
2022-01-25 00:48:16 +0000 UTC View PostLeveling up the World (Chapter 385)
A cloud of whispers always surrounded Dallion wherever he went. News about him being an empath had spread among the items of the village, and like anywhere else, there were guardians who wanted to talk. It didn’t help that Dallion had increased his empathy to nine. As much as he felt for them, though, Dallion kept on walking, barely responding with a single word. That was the problem with inh...
2022-01-22 04:03:08 +0000 UTC View PostThe Impeccable Adventure of the Reluctant Dungeon (Chapter 4)
Opening a dungeon’s door was a task usually left for the dungeon. Normally, Spok wouldn’t even bother with the matter. It was well established that the only being that could open a door was the dungeon itself, and occasionally some overly determined adventurers. This was supposed to be no different. However, if the last few days were an indication, knocking was always occupied with furious ...
2022-01-21 18:57:06 +0000 UTC View PostLeveling up the World (Chapter 384)
So, you’re the grandson that Kraisten keeps talking about, the building said the moment Dallion stepped inside. Good to know that the awakened line is strong.
Thanks, Dallion replied. He was used to chatty objects, though buildings usually gave him enough space when he needed it. That was one of the reasons he spent so much time in the wilderness lately—it w...
2022-01-20 17:03:03 +0000 UTC View PostLeveling up the World (Chapter 383)
Leveling up an area was always unexpected, but some cases were far more unexpected than others. Normally, when a house was leveled up it was only basic features that were changed: the walls were of slightly better materials, there would be a few new technological improvements—well within the general understanding of the period—and maybe a new room. When it came to settlements, however, ther...
2022-01-20 02:29:59 +0000 UTC View PostLeveling up the World (Chapter 382)
Blue light filled the chamber, causing part of the mosaic on the floor to glow. At some point in the past, thousands of nobles and merchants must have passed through here in order to show their respects to the ruling noble of the region and pay the toll of passage. Figures of fire bronze decorated it, serving as a symbol of wealth and authority. Now, all of them were gone, stolen by treasure se...
2022-01-19 03:46:43 +0000 UTC View PostQuod Olim Erat: The Cassandrian Theory (Chapter 40)
Radiance was a good ship in many ways. When I first met her a few years ago, she was an experimental class—the best, cutting edge tech the Fleet had to offer. She was far smaller than I had been, though fast, maneuverable, and with more processing power than a science ship. Originally, she was the ship my training station roommate had been assigned to, which is how I ended up becoming her men...
2022-01-18 14:39:28 +0000 UTC View PostQuod Olim Erat: The Cassandrian Theory (Chapter 41)
“Ten seconds to impact,” Radiance announced the final phase of our voyage.
I could feel the body of the shuttle tremble as the front thrusters slowed us down just enough to ensure a safe water entry. The sensation was different from the standard atmospheric re-entry. Ever since rejoining the Fleet I’d experienced more of those than any officer did in their lifetime.
“First t...
2022-01-18 14:38:31 +0000 UTC View PostThe Impeccable Adventure of the Reluctant Dungeon (Chapter 3)
In his previous life, Theo used to think that money was the solution to any problem. Technically, he was right—the things that he was attempting to do were utterly impossible if he didn’t have gold to spare. However, in this world, money wasn’t a single issue he had to face. The spirit guide had taught him how to create a magic spindle—one that he was able to use freely without relying ...
2022-01-17 16:41:33 +0000 UTC View PostThe Impeccable Adventure of the Reluctant Dungeon (Chapter 2)
“Oh shit! Oh crap! Oh shit! Oh crap!” Theo kept repeating, moving the furniture about his entrance hall with every word. His minion, in contrast, didn’t seem to be in the least bit worried. In any case, the skeleton’s only concern was not to fall off the chair he was snoozing in, while the dungeon moved it about. “What the heck would a legendary hero be doing here?!”
Tripl...
2022-01-13 21:27:47 +0000 UTC View PostThe Impeccable Adventure of the Reluctant Dungeon (Chapter 1)
Being a dungeon took a while of getting used to. Since there wasn’t anyone around to explain things, he had to examine himself piece by piece.
The outer door was a good start. He found that he could open, close, bolt, and unbolt it. Thankfully, from what it looked like, he wasn’t going to have to do much of that. The being of light had kept her word. As far as Theo could tell, he was ...
2022-01-10 14:39:25 +0000 UTC View PostQuod Olim Erat: The Cassandrian Theory (Chapter 39)
Twenty-seven thousand, nine hundred and thirty-one points of interest had been detected beneath the surface of the planet. Initially, all had been identified as either dormant or semi-dormant. Roughly three-quarters of those were classified as first-contact artifacts. Another fifth was of suspected Cassandrian origin, a hundred and seven of which were large enough to be considered hives. The si...
2022-01-10 03:16:27 +0000 UTC View PostQuod Olim Erat: The Cassandrian Theory (Chapter 40)
Radiance was a good ship in many ways. When I first met her a few years ago, she was an experimental class—the best, cutting edge tech the Fleet had to offer. She was far smaller than I had been, though fast, maneuverable, and with more processing power than a science ship. Originally, she was the ship my training station roommate had been assigned to, which is how I ended up becoming her men...
2022-01-10 03:15:44 +0000 UTC View Post
The Impeccable Adventure of the Reluctant Dungeon (Chapter 0)
“Of course it had to happen like this,” Theodor grumbled as he floated through infinity.
Some would say that his unexpected death was a series of mishaps, and they would be partially right. The truth was that he had met his demise by walking into an empty elevator shaft while it was under repair. The reason that he had walked inside was because he had urgently been called to the seven...
2022-01-07 06:12:59 +0000 UTC View PostMinor Mishap
Sorry, all :(
Yesterday was exhausted and apparently forgot to press the publish button :( The standard daily chapter should be up in the next 10 hours, along with a few more surprises :D
Take care!
Lise
2022-01-06 15:14:57 +0000 UTC View PostQuod Olim Erat: The Cassandrian Theory (Chapter 38)
A whole planet in turmoil, on the verge of being lost to the Cassandrians…
All this time, I thought that Med Core’s reluctance to save us was due to fear of letting the Cassandrians out. As it turned out, they were preventing them from going in. Several smaller nests in the immediate area had activated, turning it all into a battle zone. Med Core had quarantined the entire planet—fo...
2021-12-31 21:51:35 +0000 UTC View PostQuod Olim Erat: The Cassandrian Theory (Chapter 39)
Twenty-seven thousand, nine hundred and thirty-one points of interest had been detected beneath the surface of the planet. Initially, all had been identified as either dormant or semi-dormant. Roughly three-quarters of those were classified as first-contact artifacts. Another fifth was of suspected Cassandrian origin, a hundred and seven of which were large enough to be considered hives. The si...
2021-12-31 21:50:51 +0000 UTC View PostHappy Holidays!
A very special thanks to each and every one of you! :D
This year was interesting (to say the least) and it was thanks to you that I managed to handle it so well. Knowing that you kept reading my stories and showed your support keptr me wanting to write every day and even venture into new genres as well as publish my first English book (yay, Elcy Veterans! You transformed a story into a Sa...
2021-12-27 15:42:34 +0000 UTC View PostQuod Olim Erat: The Cassandrian Theory (Chapter 37)
Velenia IV, Cassandrian Front, 611.08 A.E. (Age of Exploration)
“Surge warning!” Captain Harissa shouted in the general comm. “All back! All back!”
According to the files, she was in charge of a reconnaissance mission several sectors away from my ground troops. The file didn’t state which ship she was stationed on—likely a temp transfer sent here urge...
2021-12-14 01:51:27 +0000 UTC View PostQuod Olim Erat: The Cassandrian Theory (Chapter 38)
A whole planet in turmoil, on the verge of being lost to the Cassandrians…
All this time, I thought that Med Core’s reluctance to save us was due to fear of letting the Cassandrians out. As it turned out, they were preventing them from going in. Several smaller nests in the immediate area had activated, turning it all into a battle zone. Med Core had quarantined the entire planet—fo...
2021-12-14 01:50:25 +0000 UTC View PostLeveling up the World (Future Skills)
Heya all :) As requested, here's a list of all 12 skills and all stats (some are kept unknown deliberately).
Hope you enjoy, and also let me know if you'd be intersted in a post containing all Achievements Dallion's has gathered so far.
2021-12-05 01:16:00 +0000 UTC View PostLeveling up the World - Dallion Stats (Level 23)
A peek at my cheet sheet :D
2021-12-02 03:48:09 +0000 UTC View PostQuod Olim Erat: The Cassandrian Theory (Chapter 36)
People liked to say that they wanted to go out in a blaze of glory. In truth, even the few that really meant it couldn’t. That was a privilege reserved for ships.
I had seen millions of ships burst in flames, some flashing so bright that they blotted out the stars from my sensors. In one instance, I had seen an entire planet explode in a star system, destroying thousands and crippling e...
2021-11-30 23:46:18 +0000 UTC View PostQuod Olim Erat: The Cassandrian Theory (Chapter 37)
Velenia IV, Cassandrian Front, 611.08 A.E. (Age of Exploration)
“Surge warning!” Captain Harissa shouted in the general comm. “All back! All back!”
According to the files, she was in charge of a reconnaissance mission several sectors away from my ground troops. The file didn’t state which ship she was stationed on—likely a temp transfer sent here urgently. The f...
2021-11-30 23:45:21 +0000 UTC View PostLeveling up the World (Bonus)
Hello, all!
Just wanted to thank you for being here and keeping my mind off real life stuff at present.
Hopefully my real life things will be resolved in 1-2 weeks and I'll return to the former consistent schedule.
As a small token, here's a sneak peak of the web cover of the current subplot (high def)
Enjoy and above all be well!
Lise
2021-11-20 01:51:44 +0000 UTC View PostQuod Olim Erat: The Cassandrian Theory (Chapter 35)
“That’s all we have time for,” the Paladin transmitted. “My apologies for the segment not being longer.”
“I understand.” Given my present circumstances, I had to be glad I got even this. “We’ll talk again when I return to the surface. Hopefully, I’ll have made my decision by then.”
“Based on my simulations, you have already made your decision. I don’t know ...
2021-11-16 02:25:11 +0000 UTC View Post