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[ToM] Chapter 16 – Inescapable Past

"You knew?" Melina rushed after Master Gilbert. Her heart began beating like crazy, her mind reeling in panic.

"Of course, I knew. Who do you take me for? You're just openly reading your System messages whenever you're working and using your skills at the first chance you get," the man shook his head.

Dammit! I grew too complacent because I assumed he wouldn't report me to the C...

2025-03-27 07:01:00 +0000 UTC View Post

[ToM] Chapter 15 – Lost Garden

Never again…
Melina groaned as she fell into her bed. She didn't have any strength left after the incredibly long party. Leliana and her group kept dragging Melina along everywhere, talking with literally every person, trying to appear like a new gracious friend to Melina although she was mostly talking about herself. It was a clear ploy for Leliana to get as much attention as ...
2025-03-25 07:00:05 +0000 UTC View Post

[ToM] Chapter 14 – Sunglow Party

The next morning, Melina once again started early, before dawn. But she was excited since today, she had a good chance of improving her skills again. Especially with those three batches of pumpkin seed bread that she had, it was almost guaranteed that she'd gain a few levels.
"What are you so happy about this morning?" Gilbert grumbled when she arrived in the kitchen.
"Morning...
2025-03-23 07:00:12 +0000 UTC View Post

Rewritten Ending for Demon Queen Wants to Paint

After having time to rest and recuperate from the series, I've realized that I'm not really happy leaving it where it is now. So I've rewritten Chapter 50 and the Epilogue of Volume 3 so it would not feel a...
2025-03-21 08:36:51 +0000 UTC View Post

[ToM] Chapter 13 – Drow Tailor

The man she saw was no man at all. Dark-purplish skin, pointed ears and unnaturally white hair were not traits a human could possess. It was without a doubt a drow.
"T-That…" Melina gaped, her hands clenched into fists. Her heart began pumping like crazy, and she desperately tried to call upon her magic. Fire, lightning, ice, anything! She needed to protect herself and Master Gilbert fr...
2025-03-21 07:00:07 +0000 UTC View Post

[ToM] Chapter 12 – Making Bread

"Wake up, girl!" A loud knock brought Melina sharply out of dreamland.
"I'm up!" she replied mechanically, sitting up in her bed and looking around to find the source of the noise.
"Get dressed and come downstairs. We have work to do," Master Gilbert called through the door, and then she heard the sound of his receding footsteps.
Right… I'm an apprentice now, and t...
2025-03-20 07:00:06 +0000 UTC View Post

[ToM] Side Chapter 3 – Bubble Attack

For the first time since Alistair's arrival in Sunglow, it was his free day. No training, no patrols, and best of all—no monsters. In these last few weeks in Sunglow, he had already gained more levels than he had in the last year training in the Church. It just proved just how much more valuable actual combat experience was.
But even with all the levels he had gained, Alistair did not f...
2025-03-18 07:00:09 +0000 UTC View Post

[ToM] Chapter 11 – True Apprentice

The busy stream of customers died down just as abruptly as it had started. Merely a few hours later all of the bread and pastries were sold out.
"Is it always so fast and intense?" Melina asked Gilbert as she looked at the empty shelves. Only crumbs remained. It had seemed to her that they managed to prepare many breads and pastries, but thinking about it carefully the amount of wor...
2025-03-16 07:00:04 +0000 UTC View Post

[ToM] Chapter 10 – Busy Morning

The next day, Melina hurried back to the bakery first thing in the morning. Or perhaps it was unfair to call it morning because the sun hadn't even risen yet. But Master Gilbert had warned her to come early. He even gave her an old alarm clock for her to wake up on time. Granted the alarm was barely audible so it was only thanks to her overly sensitive nature that she even heard it.
2025-03-14 07:00:11 +0000 UTC View Post

[ToM] Chapter 9 – Meeting Knightmare

Melina lay in her bed at the Fireside Inn and watched the clock on <Regeneration> status slowly run out. The other two pastries that Gilbert had given her—a sweet raisin pastry with sugar glaze and a little pastry with apple jam—did not give her any special status conditions. Nonetheless, she was unsure of what to do next.
If Master Gilbert is indeed a System user then it wo...
2025-03-13 07:00:04 +0000 UTC View Post

[ToM] Chapter 8 – Master Baker

Usually, Melina didn't have much trouble waking up in the early morning. But since last night she kept thinking about the elves, the other non-human races that could possibly live in Sunglow, and also all the possible ways the master baker could show her the door. It was well over midnight when her tossing and turning stopped. If she hadn't left the curtains open, then she likely wouldn't have ...
2025-03-11 07:00:07 +0000 UTC View Post

[ToM] Chapter 7 – Fireside Inn

As Melina left the ship and its crew behind, she looked at the pier of Sunglow Town. It was much smaller than the one in Tuvia City, the cargo ship she had arrived with being the largest vessel in the port. People were already excitedly approaching the ship, eager to see the goods it had delivered. But Melina was just relieved to finally get down on solid ground. She took one last look at the s...
2025-03-09 07:00:05 +0000 UTC View Post

[ToM] Side Chapter 2 – Goblins

[General's Echo – Rank F: You defied fate once, and fate has not forgotten. The past clings to you, buried beneath the weight of time, waiting to awaken.]
No matter how many times I read it, it never seems to make sense. Defied fate? Past waiting to awaken? I've never heard of such an obscure skill. They're always so crystal clear in what they do.
Alistai...
2025-03-07 07:00:06 +0000 UTC View Post

[ToM] Chapter 6 – Cleaning, Cleaning, All Day Long

The sailors loomed closer and closer, their hands eager to grab her and throw her into the dark sea. Melina wondered whether she could even reason with these men, their eyes seemed blind from fear. But then she noticed Brock standing among the sailors, his expression mixed with confusion.
Perhaps, I could convince Brock to believe me. He doesn't strike me as an unreasonable man. If he...
2025-03-06 07:00:13 +0000 UTC View Post

[ToM] Chapter 5 – Flipping Eggs

That was just embarrassing. To think that I'd forget to add butter to the pan. I blame the lack of sleep.
Or at least that's how Melina was trying to console herself as she tried to get the burned egg off the pan. It was as if she had gone back to the days when she was still a [Mage] and had to scrub the cauldron after one of her brews had gone terribly wrong. All because she had...
2025-03-04 07:00:06 +0000 UTC View Post

[ToM] Chapter 4 – Unlocking a Class

Melina looked carefully at the sailors who were likewise looking at her. Their gazes weren't malicious, she knew that, but being at the center of attention made her feel uncomfortable. It reminded her of the time before the time rewind.
"I didn't know Captain was accepting new crew members," one of the older sailors addressed her, assessing her suspiciously.
"The Captain instructed ...
2025-03-02 07:00:07 +0000 UTC View Post

[ToM] Side Chapter 1 – General's Echo

Darkness had taken over the streets of Sunglow. The time was way past midnight as Alistair patrolled the empty streets, the little light orb floating next to him being the only source of light. It was a simple magitech lamp that followed its users and required a bare minimum amount of mana for it to work. Yet when the people of Sunglow had seen it for the first time, they acted as if it were so...
2025-02-28 07:00:06 +0000 UTC View Post

[ToM] Chapter 3 – Sliver of Hope

Melina left the pastry shop, her body unsure whether she should be thankful for the wonderful meal or dissatisfied over the sheer quantity of it. Elenor's cake was absolutely wonderful, but two slices might have been a bit too much. Even so she felt inspired by the aker and her cake. She wanted to know how to create something so delicious. No, actually she just wanted to create something with h...
2025-02-27 07:00:07 +0000 UTC View Post

[ToM] Chapter 2 – Magic of Cake

[Congratulations! You have been chosen by the System. You will gain access to most of the perks and benefits that it offers. Would you like to receive a short overview of what the System can do for you?]
No. Disappear. I need to understand what the hell is going on first.
The System screen obediently closed, and she looked at her surroundings, doing her bes...
2025-02-25 07:00:06 +0000 UTC View Post

Table of Contents [Taste of Magic]

2025-02-23 07:32:10 +0000 UTC View Post

[ToM] Chapter 1 – The Final Ritual

The wind blew viciously, howling in Melina's ears and sending sand grains flying all over the place. Her weathered cloak protected most of her body, but she still had to shield her eyes from the incoming onslaught. She lifted her hand up and called out in a hoarse voice, "B-Barrier."
[Insufficient mana.]
What did I expect? That mana would suddenly reappear just because I want it...
2025-02-23 07:00:07 +0000 UTC View Post

New Story – Taste of Magic

With Epilogue of Demon Queen Wants to Paint released, the series has come to its end. Many might be surprised by this and honestly so was I. I wasn't prepared to say goodbye to Morrigan so soon. However, now feels like the proper time to end the series. I've learned a lot by writing it, but it's time to move onto a fresh story and fresh characters.
Starting from this Sunday, February 23rd...
2025-02-21 10:49:02 +0000 UTC View Post

Epilogue

Weeks passed since Morrigan defeated Asdeus and her army. Those who had entered the city were quickly apprehended by demon soldiers, while those outside tried to make a run for it. Some of them were captured, but unfortunately due to Underworld's structure most of them managed to disappear into the dark. This led to an enormous operation across the whole Demon Kingdom with the purpose of findin...
2025-02-21 06:13:01 +0000 UTC View Post

Volume 3 Chapter 50 – Queen of the Demon Kingdom

Asdeus looked down on Morrigan from her palanquin, acting as if she was already the queen. Everyone tensed as the two women stared at each other. The soldiers following Asdeus's procession tensed, as did the demon soldiers who were standing on the side of the street, hands poised on their weapons. The demons that had previously come out to look out of curiosity, slowly stepped back, some making...
2025-02-20 06:13:00 +0000 UTC View Post

Volume 3 Chapter 49 – Procession

Five minutes passed. Galandir's brows were furrowed in concentration while Morrigan channeled her magic into him. Another five minutes passed. She looked at her friend in worry, but didn't dare to interrupt him—he was wholly focused on his task. Another ten minutes passed and she began to worry.
However, then there was a loud noise that reminded her of a shattering glass and Galandir's ...
2025-02-18 06:13:00 +0000 UTC View Post

Volume 3 Chapter 48 – King's Message

Morrigan was laying in her bed, trying to process everything that had happened that day. Returning to the Demon Castle, sneaking into the cathedral, destroying the black orb, creating a magic spewing artefact and finally Galandir being son of the King of the Light Kingdom.
Apparently, he was an illegitimate son—nobody in the Light Kingdom even knew about his existence except for t...
2025-02-16 06:13:01 +0000 UTC View Post

Volume 3 Chapter 47 – The Truth

"Who are you really, boy?" Azrael repeated his question to Galandir, glaring at the elf, however Morrigan stood in between them, blocking the mage's view.
"Now is not the time for that. There are still enemies outside and our magic is completely spent. What do we do?" she asked. Azrael stared her in the eyes for a moment longer, then relented.
"I do have something to help with that,...
2025-02-14 06:40:42 +0000 UTC View Post

Volume 3 Chapter 46 – Restoration

"Why didn't it work?" Morrigan asked in shock, staring at the painting. She had clearly felt her magic drain away, yet the black orb remained on the pedestal despite it being erased from her painting. Sounds of battle could be heard all around the cathedral and the ground shook as Haku angrily stomped and lashed out at the enemies that were trying to get past him.
"Morrigan?" Galandir loo...
2025-02-13 06:13:00 +0000 UTC View Post

Volume 3 Chapter 45 – Dark Cathedral

Through all the chaos going on in front of the cathedral, Morrigan with Galandir in her shadow form, and Deziara with her blinding speed managed to get inside the cathedral unnoticed by the guards outside. They stuck close to the shadowy walls by the entrance and saw there were four guards stationed inside.
The guards consisting of two tall, bulky drow men and two vampire women stoo...
2025-02-11 06:13:01 +0000 UTC View Post

Volume 3 Chapter 44 – Sneaking Around

As Morrigan, Galandir and Deziara stepped through the portal, they found themselves in the Demon Castle Dungeons. The entrance of it, to be precise, not the trap-riddled corridors.
"So this is the dungeons? I've never actually been here before," Deziara said, looking around the sinister place. "I see I haven't been missing out on much."
"No, you really haven't." Galandir shuddered. ...
2025-02-09 06:13:01 +0000 UTC View Post

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