Bubbles, Dallion said to himself. It’s all bubbles.
The sudden boost had allowed him to finally see the outlines of the vortex, but not only that; he was able to see beyond into the world itself. The points of contact, which had been impossible to locate without a spell back during his novice days, now appeared as areas where layers of semi-transparent threads covered ...
2023-07-18 10:42:21 +0000 UTC View PostSquadron leader Diligence confirming arrival, the main ship of the last trio transmitted.
His husk was identical to all the other auxiliaries, although thanks to my captain’s privileges, I could see that he was by far the youngest, coming straight from the shipyard. He had gone through the standard set of training simulations, and a few real runs, but he had never faced a real ...
2023-07-17 10:29:03 +0000 UTC View PostThere were artifacts, and then there were artifacts. My authority as an arbiter’s assistant granted me access to a nearly complete list of alien tech and items, ranging from the microscopic to the vast. The biggest that I had seen myself was a complex of five domes buried beneath the surface of a planet abundant with life. What awaited us in this system put everything I’d seen before to sha...
2023-07-17 10:28:07 +0000 UTC View PostThere were moments in every person’s life when they knew they dun goofed. In this case, Will had just come to a realization he should have had loops ago—there was no reason that adults couldn’t be affected as well. The fact that the other two looped he knew were classmates had blinded him to the fact that there were other people near mirrors at this time. The nurse was a perfect example. ...
2023-07-14 16:37:00 +0000 UTC View Post“Told you.” The vortex guardian struck the poles that had pinned him from both sides. This time, several of them snapped.
“I don’t think this will be as efficient as before, dear boy,” Adzorg said, weaving a second cube spell. “I’d suggest a tactical retreat.”
Dallion slashed twice more with his harpsisword, but even in the process of doing so, Lux pulled him back. T...
2023-07-14 16:35:37 +0000 UTC View PostArriving at the classroom, Will instinctively jumped to the side upon opening the door. Everyone in the corridor gave him a weird look before returning to their trivialities of the day. At the far end of the hallway, the coach was visible, having an argument with someone about something.
Taking a deep breath, the boy walked through the doorway. Part of him expected to be greeted by a flyi...
2023-07-13 22:51:03 +0000 UTC View PostThe moment Dallion struck, a surge of magic rushed up the blade into him.
PARTIAL ABSORPTION
Your MAGIC TRAIT is now 30
Partial absorption? Dallion wondered.
This was new in more ways than one. Harp must have done something for the attack to drain magic instead of dealing damage. Just like the mage duels ba...
2023-07-13 22:49:34 +0000 UTC View Post“Hey, Alex!” Will waved the moment the goofball came into view.
Up to now, he’d thought that his friend appeared about ten seconds after the start of the loop. As it turned out, it was closer to half a minute.
“How about we get some muffins?”
“For real?” Alex blinked. This was supposed to be his line. “You into muffins, bro?”
“Everyone’s talking abo...
2023-07-11 18:00:57 +0000 UTC View PostBlack tendrils quickly shot out from both parts of the giant chainling, stitching it whole again. Simultaneously, an explosion of shards erupted from its shoulder, flying in the direction of the vortex guardians. The duo quickly cast a series of aether barriers, while dozens of wasps flew in an attempt to provide additional protection. Even so, one of the twins was struck, his life total decrea...
2023-07-11 17:59:46 +0000 UTC View PostHeya, all!
A quick announcement to let you know what's going on.
My health has started slightly to improve, so I'll be gradually ramping up Leveling and Quod (Elcy) chapters.
The goal is to complete Elcy this month or next as well as the current Leveling arc by the end of August.
Once that is done, the final arc of Leveling will begin (a.k.a. the Nobility Arc).
... 2023-07-10 22:29:07 +0000 UTC View PostVORTEX MINION
Species: AETHER WASP
Class: MAGIC
Health: 67%
Traits:
- BODY 0
- MIND 40
- REACTION 20
- PERCEPTION 40
- MAGIC 60
Skills:
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2023-07-10 16:20:12 +0000 UTC View Post“Alex.” Will pulled his friend to the side before the goofball could start talking about muffins again. “What do you know about Helen?”
“Huh?” Alex blinked. Having his routine interrupted was unexpected, putting his mind in a feedback loop. It took several seconds for him to snap out of it. “Helen who?”
“Kracow,” Will whispered.
“Miss Perfect?” Alex sou...
2023-07-10 09:27:32 +0000 UTC View PostLocation Classified, Ship Training Area 73, 602,9 A.E. (Age of Expansion)
Don’t ping so often, Sword of Crowns transmitted directly to my conscience core. Do one general scan, then use simulations to get an approximation of the development.
I didn’t respond. While still acknowledging the ancient ship’s experience, I was starting to see mor...
2023-07-10 09:26:07 +0000 UTC View PostSquadron leader Diligence confirming arrival, the main ship of the last trio transmitted.
His husk was identical to all the other auxiliaries, although thanks to my captain’s privileges, I could see that he was by far the youngest, coming straight from the shipyard. He had gone through the standard set of training simulations, and a few real runs, but he had never faced a real ...
2023-07-10 09:25:13 +0000 UTC View PostDuring the next dozen loops, Will focused on obtaining every possible piece of information from the desk. Avoiding the fight with Jace had reduced the length of his loops back to ten minutes, which didn’t leave enough time for him to decipher all the scribbles and numbers in one go.
He had made a few times to dash into the girl’s bathroom, despite his reluctance, but each time some un...
2023-07-07 21:43:31 +0000 UTC View PostThe only thing worse than being taken to the principal’s office was finding the vice-principal there instead. The woman had earned the nickname herself “the harpy” a few months after arriving at Enigma High, and it wasn’t because of her looks. Having the displeasure of going to see her on several occasions, Will had a pretty good idea of what to expect.
An arcane metal clock ticke...
2023-07-07 08:58:44 +0000 UTC View PostIn vortexes, principles had a far greater importance than the final form. Dallion had experienced a bit of that in the realm of the phoenix feather as well as when invading Aether’s realm itself. Compared to the experience now, back then he had been completely blind, considering the retain as firm reality. Now even with just an inkling of magic vision, he could see that form played no role wh...
2023-07-07 08:57:48 +0000 UTC View PostFamiliar faces filled the hallway. Many of them had been filming Will a few minutes ago—or were about to do so several minutes from now, depending on one’s point of view. Ignoring them, the boy rushed straight to the restroom.
“Guess you really have to go,” someone shouted. Laughter followed.
Idiot, Will thought.
The bathroom was in perfect condition: the mirr...
2023-07-05 19:15:25 +0000 UTC View PostNine minutes remained until the start of class. That was nine minutes more than there were supposed to be. There could be no mistake: the old school clock showed so, a few people Will had asked said so, even his own phone displayed a time that couldn’t be real.
Two thoughts passed through the boy’s mind. Either he was going crazy, or someone had pulled him back in time to experience t...
2023-07-05 02:53:29 +0000 UTC View PostAdzorg weaved the threads of magic as if he were a loom. The method had nothing in common with anything Dallion had seen or even read. The man’s left hand moved up and down, aligning the threads while his right moved sideways, creating over a dozen symbols per row. The fascinating part was that while the movement speed of his fingers was five times slower than what Dallion could achieve, the ...
2023-07-05 02:52:09 +0000 UTC View PostHello, all!
This is the contest story I spoke about a while back :D Expect daily chapters for 2 weeks (along with standard posts.)
Leveling chapters will remain a bit less while I filly recover.
Enjoy :)
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“Choose!” the girl shouted, slamming the maw of a giant wolf with a thirty-pound dumbbell.
The crunch of shatter bone mixed with a yelp, as the monster...
2023-07-03 23:09:50 +0000 UTC View PostEight arbiters in a room were enough to intimidate anyone. Bavon was there, so I could rest assured that I would get some support. As for the rest, based on their facial expressions, they ranged between neutral and disapproving. It was slightly unusual to have so many of them join me in person. Even with all the security precautions in place, joining via helix encrypted transmission would have ...
2023-07-03 18:00:28 +0000 UTC View PostLocation Classified, Ship Training Area 73, 602,9 A.E. (Age of Expansion)
Don’t ping so often, Sword of Crowns transmitted directly to my conscience core. Do one general scan, then use simulations to get an approximation of the development.
I didn’t respond. While still acknowledging the ancient ship’s experience, I was starting to see mor...
2023-07-03 17:47:55 +0000 UTC View PostTERMINAL WOUND
Damage dealt increased by 1000%
Purple rectangles popped up throughout the sky like fireworks. The crude flying humanoids exploded in a cluster of magic threads before getting consumed by those unaffected. It was obvious to all that every attack only made the enemies stronger, and at the same time they had no choice—the w...
2023-07-02 12:07:23 +0000 UTC View PostThreads of magic twisted together, gaining form. Bit by bit, the elements of a room formed—a college dorm room. Beds appeared, then furniture, posters, followed by a strangely familiar mess. Dallion’s sensation of weightlessness slowly vanished, as he found himself standing in this room. Strangely enough, the only thing missing was the door.
At first, he was confused, trying to figure...
2023-06-29 18:14:41 +0000 UTC View PostThe house had undergone a few changes. I could see the places where a coat of isolation material had been sprayed on. It was only a temporary solution. While cozy, the building was showing his age. When it was first built, Sev was still a child, and despite my diligent care there was no turning back the clock.
“They’re thinking of expanding it,” Alexander said, joining me in the gar...
2023-06-26 12:21:50 +0000 UTC View PostEight arbiters in a room were enough to intimidate anyone. Bavon was there, so I could rest assured that I would get some support. As for the rest, based on their facial expressions, they ranged between neutral and disapproving. It was slightly unusual to have so many of them join me in person. Even with all the security precautions in place, joining via helix encrypted transmission would have ...
2023-06-26 12:17:27 +0000 UTC View PostApologies for the brief delay.
I had to take a pause due to overexhaustion . There should be an Elcy chapter later today as usual.
Also, expect a new story from next month (It's for a contest, so I can't start posting it here before that time).
Be well, and enjoy today's chapter! :)
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Simultaneously, both mages prepared for battle. The difference was that while Da...
2023-06-25 11:48:22 +0000 UTC View Post“Denied!” the mercenary dwarf shouted. “Try again in a month.”
It was common for walls and gates to surround a city’s domain, but Dallion had never seen a city as cocooned by stone and metal before. Located smack in the middle of a mountain peak, the city of Vert was only accessible through wide passageways blocked by metal gates several feet thick. Only dwarves had the ability ...
2023-06-21 22:40:54 +0000 UTC View Post“It was a good fight,” Gen said, tapping Dallion on the shoulder.
“A good fight…” Dallion repeated.
That could be argued. While he had survived the encounter, he had gotten a lot less than he had hoped. The colossus had died before answering the third question, and as for the achievement…
Dallion looked at the black plague on the achievement wall of his realm. Far ...
2023-06-20 00:47:59 +0000 UTC View Post