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Chapter 207 - Bargain

A/N: We all thought it was impossible, but here we are. An early publishing streak of a week.

o_O

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You’ve been offered a bargain by the god of the Hidden Sanctuary, Zervathi: Free my...

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Chapter 206 – Digging Deeper

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~Come.~

 

Kai followed the ethereal whispers, he couldn’t tell how, but they were different from Hallowed Intuition. Indistinct voices called him forward. A vast ancestral presence at the edge o...

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Chapter 205 - Spatial Anomaly

Author's notes: Another early day! How long will this strike last? Only the spirits might know.

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Droplets fell through the collar of his shirt, drawing icy lines down his back. Kai ...

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Chapter 204 - Fallout

Author's notes: I know, sorry for being so early. I take complete responsibility.

I've been busy, hoping I won't crash and burn XD. Enjoy a 2.9k chapter.

I also made a little edit from ‘Profession XP (General)’ to ‘Profession XP (Domain)’ to indicate the XP Kai gets from practicing his profession. I didn’t want ‘...

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Chapter 203 - The Lesser Evil

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Kai scratched his head in confusion. Improvisation masked his nervousness and the cold sweat down his back. He was happy to avoid a death duel with the wyrmling, though it peeved him to have revealed his ring for nothing. View Post

Chapter 202 - Meddling Beasts

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Why is there another one?

He had heard a screech inside the tunnels, but he had blamed it on the spatial anomaly. In all of the reports he read, beasts always appeared alone. Did Seryne withhold information?...

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Chapter 201 - Run

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Run. Run. Run.

“Release my arm,” Valela demanded while Lou coolly Asked. “What’s going on? Why do we need to run?”

This can’t be happening again.

He stopped at an intersection ...

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Chapter 200 - Complicated

Author's notes: What better way to celebrate 200 chapters than with an early chappy?

Thanks to everyone who has supported and enjoyed reading Elydes. Your support has completely hijacked my life (mostly for the better XD) and allowed me to bring my first story to life <3

Cheers to 100 more chapters!

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Chapter 199 - Politics

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While Kai had never seen him in a dark-blue uniform, he would recognize that unreasonably large figure anywhere. As the barge rowed closer to shore, he became certain.

Feeling the attention on him, Lou turned to the a...

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Chapter 198 - Best Scholar in Town

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Aryanne went through the stacks of reports: geological surveys, mana readings, death counts, beasts’ autopsies, wild scholars’ theories. She had spread the documents on her desk, hoping to get some inspiration. How did th...

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Chapter 197 - Schemes and Plots

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Crystal globes suffused the area in a soft light. The room was sparsely furnished with engraved alcoves and paintings that made it look fancy without taking up space. Crates stamped with the hawk sigil lay neatly piled in ...

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Chapter 196 - Against Time

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Kai slumped his shoulders. “I’ve already signed your papers. I can reach my house and be back on my own.”

“I don’t doubt that, but the streets are dangerous at night, and we can’t risk any unintentiona...

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Chapter 195 - Lemon Sorbet

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Seryne leaned in, seeing through his act. Was it a truth-sensing ability, or did she notice contradictions in his answers? It might also be any number of strange professional skills.

Fuck it! I’m so tired of this ...

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Chapter 194 – Two Paths

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Heart racing, panic twisted his guts. Kai suppressed the impulse to run. This was straight out of his worst nightmares, kidnapped by the Republic to be never seen again.

It’s not the time for foolish ideas. I nee...

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To address something I saw in the comments

Hey everyone, I just wanted to address something from chapter 191 - Catching Up since I saw a few people discussing it in the comments.

I wasn't hiding anything about Flynn, and tried to hint at this a few times. But there never was a time that made sense to say it because Kai is so young, Flynn has a lot of other things going on and was also very young until recently. View Post

Chapter 193 - The Discard

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Flynn's screams tore through the room, barely muffled by the piece of leather between his teeth. His eyes shot open, awake, but they did not seem to register anything he saw. Muscles tensed against the bonds keeping him tie...

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Chapter 192 – A Price for Everything

Author's notes: Hello, I'm back! Thank you for all the well-wishes <3

I'm still not back 100%, but good enough to write ;)

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Kai faltered, his fingers brushing the golden pommel...

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Chapter 191 - Catching Up

Author's Notes: Today was one of those days when my brain decided to go on strike. I've not been feeling too well in the last few days and today I officially got sick. I'll be taking tomorrow off to rest and be back on Monday. 

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Chapter 190 - Past and Future

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“Don’t be a sore loser.” Flynn brimmed with satisfaction. “I won fair and square.”

“It’s not a victory if you knock us both out,” Kai grumbled and pulled away. He walked ahead on the beach, Higharbor...

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Chapter 189 - Five Months

Author's Notes: 2.75k and a little timeskip. No worries, I'll reveal the affinities in this chapter. 

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Relaxed in a comfy armchair, Kai smelled the sweet scent of coral flowers. The sun filtered...

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Chapter 188 - For a Few Silvers More

Author's Notes: 2,7k Finished a bit later than I expected. Yesterday I started taking my meds for pollen allergies and today I felt like a wet rag in mind and body XD

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“How did your date go?” Flynn g...

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Chapter 187 - Stalker

Author's Notes: Another early chapter <3

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Bidding goodbye to the Silver Edge, Kai and Flynn stepped on the ivory docks. The shuffle of people and voices washed over them. No matter the place ...

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Chapter 186 – Greedy Merfolk

Author's notes: Surprise! Here are 2.85k!

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Under the disapproving gaze of old Alfred, Kai knocked twice before walking into a different study on the upper floor. The room was gaudy and welcoming. Lacquer...

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Chapter 185 - Potential Leads

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“It’s just a little scratch, stop being such a baby.” Kai scowled under Flynn’s weight, careful not to trip in the underbrush of Veeryd. “We’ll have the whole jungle after us if you don’t lower your voice.”<...

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Chapter 184 - Surprises

Author's notes: Well, today I officially got a year closer to my death, Yay! Also, the chapter didn't end up being that short after all XD

In other news, my publisher (Aethon Books) has also informed me that Book 1 of Elydes (A New Dawn) will be published on Amazon in e-book format on June 11. Don't yet have a confirmed date for paperback and Audiobook, though th...

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Chapter 183 - Oh Oh Oh!

Author's notes: 3.1k words. These chapters just seem to be getting longer.

Tomorrow will probably be a bit shorter since it's my birthday : P

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“Why don’t you close the door and sit?” Reishi pu...

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Chapter 182 - Best Birthday Ever

Author's Notes: 2,9k <3 

Enjoy!

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“I told you it's a boy,” Alana looked lovey-dovey at Moui, who embraced her from behind. “I can just feel it.”

The hunter gave a pa...

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Chapter 181 - Welcome Home

Author's notes: 2,75k! Happy Monday!

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Kai first glimpsed the quaint wooden taverns of the docks with their bright and suggestive signs. The best place for sailors and locals alike to get drunk. Further u...

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Chapter 180 - Calculated Risks

Author's notes: I swear I tried to finish sooner, but this chapter ended up being 2,9k XD

Hope you enjoy the long chappie! <3

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Flynn leaned on the railing near the prow of the ship. The wind ble...

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Chapter 179 - Progress

Author's notes: I changed how the skill specializations are presented a bit, let me know what you think. I might edit a few of the recent ones, it doesn't change the meaning, just how they are described. 

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