From what I read about ghosts in Sir Roderick’s collection, I was under the impression that they could physically manifest their bodies, but what I had seen so far suggested otherwise.
The Wraith seemed to be just a cloud of essence—a life form comprised of pure energy. So, although it might appear solid, it was not. It was a profound revelation, but when I considered it, it ki...
2025-08-01 15:51:38 +0000 UTC View Post‘Here we go…’ Mustering my courage, I pressed forward. But after carefully stepping over the platform’s boundary and entering the stone amphitheater, I froze.
That’s because of what I saw, or rather, didn’t see inside. I was hoping this would somehow help me discern the true nature of this gate guardian. However, the exact moment I entered the loose cloud of essence hanging ab...
2025-06-04 14:12:20 +0000 UTC View PostA/N: At last, we're at the finale of Master Ayleth's little test! It took a bit longer than I anticipated, but I didn't want to end it on a lackluster note after so much build-up. There will be one last chapter where we'll see the test's conclusion, and then we'll be back to learning about advanced elements. There will also be new classes, spells, and new areas to explore, so stay tuned...
2025-04-29 19:48:50 +0000 UTC View Post‘Great, now what?’ I frowned, cursing my ill-fated curiosity that led us into this mess.
After working up the courage to at last challenge one of the red doors, we were now trapped inside this strange library slash museum.
That itself wouldn’t be that bad, but with the murderous constructs wreaking havoc all around, our prospects of making it out of this room alive look...
2025-04-11 17:46:57 +0000 UTC View Post“Now let me show you how a true mage fights,” I told the three would-be rogues with a cold smile playing on my lips. Granted, I had no idea how a true mage would actually fight since I never saw it, but they also didn’t need to know that.
Unsurprisingly, right after they felt the suffocating embrace of my essence, the boys realized they didn’t stand a chance and proceeded t...
2025-03-30 17:27:56 +0000 UTC View PostA/N: Hi, guys! Sorry for the late update. I was terribly busy lately, which left me almost no time for writing. That said, I'm already finishing the next chapter, which will be both the finale of Darian's test and also put us back to 10 chapters ahead of RoyalRoad. So, after this, I'll resume the regular release schedule.
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Standing inside the locked classroom and...
2025-03-20 08:16:50 +0000 UTC View Post‘Ah, so that’s how it is…’ I managed to get only a brief look at the transforming potion before the essence dissipated and the elixir returned to its natural state. Still, it was enough to chance a peek at the bright tapestry of swirling essence within.
What I saw was eye-opening, so to speak, because the essence was not just flowing around mindlessly but following a strang...
2025-03-09 15:58:28 +0000 UTC View Post“You want to… cook something?” Gil's eyebrows shot up in surprise at my sudden proclamation, but he quickly regained his composure and gave me a dubious look. “Since when have you been interested in cooking?"
“What do you mean? Is it so hard to believe I want to simply cook myself a dinner?” I nonchalantly replied. “Anyway, will you help me or not?”
Gil eyed m...
2025-02-25 16:10:23 +0000 UTC View PostA/N: Sorry for the late release. I had flu for the past week, so I had to take a few days off from writing. I'm back now and ready to pick up the slack. I'll try to finish the missing chapters asap.
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The following day, right after breakfast, I went back to the dimly lit archive to finish the Task. ‘Let’s get this done with!’ I thought eagerly. With the clas...
2025-02-13 19:17:39 +0000 UTC View PostI was led through a long, dimly lit hallway, with only the occasional flameless lantern breaking the everpresent darkness. ‘If I didn’t know that this was still a part of the ground floor, I’d have thought I was back in the basement.’ I chuckled.
"We're here." Said the indentured clerk, who acted as my guide. We arrived at what looked like a vast hall, which was most likely...
2025-01-30 09:05:43 +0000 UTC View PostStanding across the damned Alpha as it prepared for another lunge, I felt the sudden tension in the air. Now, it all came down to this - a final showdown.
Up close, the leader of the Death Stalkers looked even more imposing and domineering than from afar, and every bit of my sore, battered body was screaming at me to drop everything and run.
I was perfectly aware that u...
2025-01-27 20:53:12 +0000 UTC View PostRight after the abominable clock finally hit zero, the rift’s surface rippled. Yet, this time, it shimmered with a much darker, more sinister light as if announcing that the stakes had been raised.
I took a deep breath and calmly pointed my new rifle straight at the center of the dark abyss, ready to shoot at anything that came charging through.
Now that it came to it...
2025-01-24 21:21:04 +0000 UTC View PostA/N: Woohoo! We've made it to the 200th chapter! I know it's probably nothing much to brag about, but it's the first time I've ever written 200 chapters of anything, so it makes me quite excited. Anyway, I'll stop my rambling and let you enjoy the chapter. Happy reading!
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'Huh? A test? Already?' I blinked, unsure what was going on. Right now, I didn't need any mo...
2025-01-22 17:27:02 +0000 UTC View PostI watched with bated breath as the [Portal] began taking shape right in the middle of the towering crates. Yet, although it usually took only a short while to pop into existence, this time, it was still too slow for my liking.
Casting a quick glance to my right, the first spider all but recovered from our brief clash and was already getting ready to throw itself at me again. Co...
2025-01-20 16:47:40 +0000 UTC View PostA/N: I know that the state of advanced chapters for Scavenger's Ascension is a bit of a mess right now and probably will remain so until the RS run is over, as I'm currently trying to cram out as many chapters as I can. That's why I'm going to start selling individual posts, so if you are only interested in this book, you can read it even without a membership.
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2025-01-13 09:39:33 +0000 UTC View PostThe morning light filtered through the narrow window of our small room, casting a soft glow over the worn-out pages of my new book.
'That's right!' I now had my very own book! Granted, it was borrowed, and I would have to return it eventually, but for now, it was mine.
My fingers lingered on the plain cover. The room was quiet; my noisy roommates were all probably still enjoy...
2025-01-10 12:46:36 +0000 UTC View PostWith my newfound wealth jingling in my pockets, I bid farewell to the bustling scrapyard and returned to Market Street, my steps light with anticipation.
I then gave the fancy store I went into yesterday a wide berth and instead entered another nearby shop that looked like it would be a lot more considerate toward my poor purse.
The said establishment was a cramped, dimly lit...
2025-01-03 13:38:08 +0000 UTC View PostI sat on the Domain’s cold floor, contemplating my poor life choices. I wasn't keen on spending another night sleeping on the hard ground, but if nothing else, I should be safe there—at least for a few more days, I reluctantly added.
[02:18:44:16]
The sight of the hateful timer continuing its slow march toward zero certainly didn’t help ease my...
2024-12-30 19:31:26 +0000 UTC View PostAs I neared the massive foundries, the air grew heavy with smog. I could see groups of crafters pushing around carts full of materials, and I even caught a glimpse of the venerated mechanics operating some large machinery.
Flames licked at the edges of the strange structures, casting an eerie red glow on the workers' faces. From a distance, it almost looked like a scene from the pr...
2024-12-28 21:16:33 +0000 UTC View PostFor all my loyal Patrons, I want to wish you all a Merry Christmas/Happy Holidays and thank you for your continued support throughout the past year. And I hope you had a good time following the adventures of Darian and newly also Jayden.
That's right! I released a new book. After months of arduous work, I finally kicked myself into finalizing my new novel and publicly releasing Scave...
2024-12-23 21:52:22 +0000 UTC View PostA/N: Hi everyone. For the next few days I'll be away spending the holidays with family so there will be only one chapter of Arcane Innovator this week.
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'Why do all my plans always have to go so awry?' I silently wondered as I stood face to face with the mad-looking Margarette.
For example, I had this perfect plan to hole myself inside the library all day a...
2024-12-23 21:16:33 +0000 UTC View PostSelling scrap metal was a very, and I mean very profitable business. Since the last remaining iron mine ran out of ore a few years back, the price of steel skyrocketed.
Nowadays, the only way to get more steel was through recycling, so that ugly mess of distorted pipes and warped cogs I managed to ammas was more valuable than any ordinary E-rank carcass could ever hop...
2024-12-18 17:27:42 +0000 UTC View PostAfter hearing my unusual demand, Aileen's eyes widened slightly, but her previous amused demeanor quickly returned. "The Great Library? That's... an interesting request for a first-year."
I simply nodded, keeping a calm face. "I know, but that's what I desire..."
She pursed her lips, considering. "Hmm, access tokens are usually only given for good performance during tests and...
2024-12-14 19:07:58 +0000 UTC View PostWhat the hell just happened? I still couldn't quite believe that, in the end, I was somehow allowed to leave the compound unharmed.
However, the absurd order I was given as a parting gift still loudly echoed through my mind. …Woo her, my ass, as if something like that was even remotely possible!
Rowan couldn't apparently accept the fact that someone l...
2024-12-13 16:51:18 +0000 UTC View PostWhen I cautiously stepped into the eerily quiet room, I was immediately hit by the sudden lack of light, which forced me to pause for a bit to let my eyes adjust.
I knew that if anyone could afford the oil, it would be Rowan, so this was most likely another one of his stupid ploys to throw visitors off balance.
Yet, I had to admit that it was kind of working. I gulped, trying...
2024-12-11 13:12:09 +0000 UTC View PostSmiling subtly, I quickly pocketed the glittering gem while making sure that nobody saw it.
Not that I was trying to steal it or anything, on the contrary. After all, it was me who finished off the shadowy creature, so I had every right to it... It was just that I didn't yet fully trust our newfound companions.
Sure, they looked nothing but upstanding and didn't give me any r...
2024-12-06 18:56:22 +0000 UTC View PostFollowing the untimely interruption, I could see Carson’s eyebrows twitch in annoyance, which prompted me to recoil back, as this was not a good sign at all.
From my rich experience dealing with this piece of crap, I knew that whenever he gave off such a look, it was always followed by great violence.
I was already starting to pity the poor fool who was stupid enough to get...
2024-12-02 13:35:42 +0000 UTC View PostI watched with wide eyes as the shadowy wolf-creature repeatedly lunged at the disheveled group hiding in the corner of the cavern, its jaws crackling with electricity.
Looking closer, I quickly realized they must have been a group of apprentices because although their long robes were covered in blood and grime, they had a distinct green undertone to them.
Faced with the mons...
2024-12-01 19:43:06 +0000 UTC View PostHi guys! Sorry for the late update. I had some difficulties with my computer so that I couldn't finish the next chapter on time. Luckily, it's all fixed now, so chapter 195 will come out tomorrow, as well as revised chapter 11 of Scavenger's Ascension. That's all from me for now, so have a good day and happy reading!
2024-11-30 19:00:42 +0000 UTC View PostAfter recovering from the harsh landing, I went on to check on Gil, who was a quivering mess beside me, clutching his knees as he muttered a string of curses.
I couldn't quite blame him. My hands were shaking, too, though I tried to disguise it as I hurriedly stood and adjusted my gear.
We found ourselves in a pretty precarious situation. Not only I had no idea where we were,...
2024-11-22 20:56:00 +0000 UTC View Post