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Chapter 66 - Aftermath (2/3)

Ben almost choked on his drink.

“You can’t be serious, he’s not even from the Mesolands!” Arthel exclaimed, shaking his head.

Ben put the tankard down on the bar table and held his chest to recover, taking some breaths to clear his throat. The entire story of what had happened at the Chateau had been explained, and once Alfred's new position had been revealed, the entire inn...

Chapter 66 - Aftermath (1/3)

Looking up, Ben saw Blue as he used his magic to reduce the portal's ring.

All was going well when some creatures started materializing from the other side. Blue had to use a telekinetic boast to push the creatures back while continuing to wrestle with the portal.

A few Hollow Moon mages must have noticed what was happening and motioned the fairies for a lift. Once they were in the ...

Chapter 65 - The Battle for Chateau Meso Part 3 (2/2)

Ben rushed over to the van and shook his head in disbelief. He pushed back the tears as his eyes swelled to the sore sight.

The entire front end of the van was pushed into the engine bay. Ben was certain he would have been crushed like a bug without the bullbar, and he added armor upgrades that prevented the engine from coming through the dashboard and into the cabin. After glancing up, t...

Chapter 65 - The Battle for Chateau Meso Part 3 (1/2)

Ben emerged from the stairs, gasping for air, and moved to a safe distance. He had followed Hauxwell and Le’Vieux and needed to charge his legs with magic to keep up to their pace when, suddenly, everything began to shake and rock.

Quicksilver flew out of the opening, holding Jerry by the shoulders before they fell on the ground and ducked as a torrent of flames shot out.

Moments ...

Chapter 64 - The Battle For Chateau Meso Part 2 (2/2)

After Le’Vieux had cleared the goo and stuffed a few vials down the duke's throat, it looked like enough life had returned to his face for a conversation.

“Grand Marshall Le’Vieux.” The duke asked. His voice was hoarse, raspy, and broken as if he had caught a deadly flu. The slow, delayed way he spoke made him feel like an old man upon his deathbed.

“Aye, it’s me. Your o...

Chapter 64 - The Battle For Chateau Meso Part 2 (1/2)

Ben gripped the steering wheel tightly.

The sight of the titan had given him shivers down his spine. Luckily, it had moved back a moment after looking at the allies before the thick mist had moved further out from the Chateau and enveloped the allies, making it more difficult to see what was happening.

From what Ben had seen of the bridge and the gate, there was enough space for the...

Chapter 63 - The Battle For Chateau Meso Part 1 (2/2)

Ben had stopped at the peak of the hill on the main road to the Chateau. Looking down, he could see the Chateau, albeit covered in a shroud of darkness, as the violent, stormy clouds above it were still in full effect. Vast amounts of electricity were shooting down, hitting the peaks of the towers, and even an unnatural mist that more resembled a locust swarm.

The minute outlines of creat...

Chapter 63 - The Battle For Chateau Meso Part 1 (1/2)

Ben finally opened his eyes as the light from the explosion started to fade. The sky above was filled with streaks and waves of golden magic where small speckles glistened like the northern lights. His chest thumped like a machine gun, and his muscles ached with unbearable pain. It took a few moments for him to muster the strength to stumble to his feet. Glancing around, he noticed the others w...

Chapter 62 - The Battle For Robynhill Part 3 (2/2)

When Ben and the others moved back out of the way, the immense light around Hauxwell simmered down.

“Whoah!” Ben exclaimed, mesmerized by the glowing glittery particles that radiated off Hauxwells body. “It’s like he’s not even human anymore.”

Hauxwell raised his sword and pointed the end at Sudfield. “Let’s see if you can beat me this time!” He lunged forward with...

Chapter 62 - The Battle For Robynhill Part 3 (1/2)

The moment Sudfeld shouted the order, his commanders leaped without hesitation. Ben noticed they were former Meso knights who were captains or higher in rank. The infected jazz supercharged their power beyond what they would have normally been capable of, and their lightning-fast movements fortified that thought.

The stronger ones went directly for Hauxwell and Le’Vieux, who easily dodg...

Chapter 61 - The Battle for Robynhill Part 2

Ben had driven along an off-road path that shot off the main trail near the entrance of the fortification. It had taken them through the wooded area before a few clearings started to appear, along with their hideout, which had been created by a unit of soldiers the day prior. There was enough space for the van to be parked there, and it was adequately shielded from any nosey advancing enemies b...

Chapter 60 - The Battle For RobynHill Part I

A loud horn ripped through the air, causing Ben to twist his neck towards the gate facing the trail leading towards the Chateau.

Once the gate had been raised, a knight from the scout unit entered with his horse huffing and puffing as if it had run a marathon. Within seconds of him talking with one of the other knights, the horn blew another two times, which Le’Vieux had earlier explain...

Chapter 59 - Upgrade Spree!

After the meeting, everyone went to prepare, and Ben returned to the van. Before heading out in the morning, Ben wanted to get his van in order so he, too, was prepared for the battle ahead. He didn’t want to get caught out and have his companions suffer the consequences of laziness.

Ben opened the upgrade menu once his butt hit the cushion of the driver's seat and scanned through the d...

A little update and gift to you :)

Hey everyone,

I hope all is well. We're nearing the end of Book 1 for The Mechanical Mage.

I want to thank everyone for reading and supporting the story. And for those who pledged, I am very thankful :)

It'll be done in the last week of March before I take a break from the story to clear my mind and refocus my creative juices. When book one is finished, I will pause billing fo...

Chapter 58 - Val’s Spatial Storage

Ben had been given one of the officers' guest rooms the previous night. The number of times the hotel staff checked on him made it seem like the medieval equivalent of a five-star experience, and the bed seemed far more comfortable than the average one.

After waking, he cleaned himself in one of the washrooms as his armor had been taken for quick repairs. The staff had provided him with f...

Chapter 57 - Talks Of War

Ben took a seat on a stool in the inn's backroom.

Arthel passed him a tankard of ale. “It’s good to see you back here. As you can see, this place is ram-packed full of customers now.”

Ben peered through the doorway and saw an unfamiliar sea of soldiers and knights. “Aye, I bet business is booming for you, too. Where did the rest of the villagers go?”

“With ample pr...

Chapter 56 - A New Quest (Part 2)

With only a week to complete the quest, Ben felt a weight of frustration upon his shoulders. He hurried over to the Corporal and instructed him to gather everyone at the campfire for a meeting.

When that was done, Ben stood on a log to be seen and heard. “I apologize for calling everyone here on such abrupt notice, as there has been a new development. Grand Marshall Le’Vieux has just ...

Chapter 56 - A New Quest (Part 1)

Ben had spent a few days helping the village folk move their mining operation down to the third level. There were a few issues with the lack of torches and wall mounts, but that was soon fixed as one of the artisan families had managed to create some simple ones that could be easily hammered into the rocky surfaces.

Before that, Ben had spoken with Quicksilver, who didn’t want to be stu...

Chapter 55 - New Allies!

Ben stood beside Alfred and Jerry.

When they returned to the encampment, they were met with cheers and praise for their victory. The fairy commander had invited Ben and his companions to a place where celebrations, feasts, and drinks were brewing.

A few fairy delicacies included varied smoked meats, including goat, venison, and rabbit. Their alcoholic beverage was mead crafted from ...

Chapter 54 - Super Sporemancer Boss Battle

Ben leaped out of the way as a ball of dark energy whizzed past him. He nearly tripped while trying to dodge it, and the way it hummed made him feel like he would have been toast if it had touched him. To Ben, It felt like it had been forged in the heart of the deepest, darkest dread known to the universe.

The black ball, encircled by white highlights, crashed into the treeline a short di...

Chapter 53 - Clearing The Valley

The next morning, Ben stopped outside the fairy encampment where the warriors prepared themselves for battle.

After speaking with the elder the day before, they were instructed to return the next day just after the first light. Their supplies were still where they had left them, and they created a small fire to keep them warm while they took turns keeping watch.

The fairy commander ...

Chapter 52 - Negotiations For Peace

Ben dropped the hammer in the dirt behind Alfred and Jerry. He raised his hands to show that he wasn’t armed and walked forward, ensuring his steps were without aggression. When he neared the fairy commander, Ben smiled to look friendly and stopped a few meters away to avoid encroaching on personal space.

Ben noticed that the commander stared him down, unsure of his intentions. He gulpe...

Chapter 51 - New Lands?

Ben shined his torch down the dark tunnel.

They had spent what seemed like hours going down a shaft that had appeared at the end of the chamber where the charred remains of the mine-roach queen rested. There wasn’t much flora or fauna apart from a few patches where only small glowing mushrooms grew. Ben wasn't sure if they had the magic factor but decided to leave them alone.

As t...

Chapter 50 - Winter Preparation

A few days passed, and Ben found himself by the campfire again. He overlooked the workshop dwellings where their roofs had just been completed.

Initially, the builders wanted to make clay tiles, but baking them without a suitable kiln would have taken too long. So, they utilized the dead plant matter surrounding the mine in small patches around the foot of the cliffs. According to them, t...

Chapter 49 - New Arrivals

After building the bloomery, Ben took a little break from the system stuff. He decided to focus on practicing what Hauxwell had taught him. After vastly improving his concentration, he became sensitive enough to detect it without meditating.

When not messing with mana, Ben spent the rest of his time teaching Finn and helping the village folk move the stones out of the mine. The Omnitool a...

Stats: End of Arc, Bailey Mine I (End of Act 2.)

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Name: Benjamin Bailey

Titles: Owner of the Bailey Mine

Level: 7 (245/800XP)

Skill points: 2

HP: 50/50

SP: 50/50

MP: 150/150

Currency:

Copper Penny: 10/12

Silver Shilling: 15/...