The festival roared to life around me. Fires crackled, casting dancing shadows on the surrounding trees while the smell of roasted meat filled the air.
Men and women threw back their heads, laughing and singing, their voices carrying a rhythm of ancient chants. The barbarians danced around the fire with wild spirits, their movements fr...
2024-10-10 16:01:02 +0000 UTC View PostI had an official chance to get off this damned island and see the outside world, to search for my… this body’s mother out there. However, it did have a catch—because nothing ever came too easy. If I wanted to go, I’d have to hunt a big monster.
Not just any regular beast, but something that could kill me if I w...
2024-10-10 16:01:01 +0000 UTC View PostThe forest seemed endless, a never-ending sea of green that stretched in every direction. Ragnar and I moved deeper into its heart, pushing aside thick tree branches and stomping through dense undergrowth.
After the goblin ambush, we hadn’t slowed down. In fact, in the last two days, we’d come even further. The forest seemed to close in arou...
2024-10-10 16:01:01 +0000 UTC View PostI could not possibly live here.
“This is not a place for humans to live in.” I walked out of the bushes, my expression dark. I had woken up before the sun had. Not because I was particularly willing to, but because my bowels were gurgling.
This place… this stupid island didn’t even have a toilet. I had to go to the bushes.
“I...
2024-10-10 16:00:16 +0000 UTC View PostThe village was not far from where we’d been ‘hunting’ before. We climbed down a mountain, from which I saw the sea nearby. From the looks of it, this was a tropical island in the middle of nowhere, and it wasn’t just one island but a series of them, all connected in a circle.
The ocean glittered under the setting sun, casting the sur...
2024-10-10 16:00:13 +0000 UTC View PostThe Veiled Man Note: This is my side project that I’ve mentioned before, which I’ll likely post in RoyalRoad in early December. Or January, I am not sure.
I want there to be 60k words ready before I post, but I only have 20k words so far with 7 Chapters. So don’t worry about The Martial God updates slowing down or anything, this is merely a side projec...
2024-10-10 16:00:13 +0000 UTC View PostI calmed my breathing, letting the tension of the battle slowly drain from my muscles. Solara sat beside me, the silence between us heavy. Her breathing had finally evened out, but her eyes kept flickering between the two bodies—Calista’s remains scattered near the wall and Sevrin’s corpse lying lifeless on the ground.
She s...
2024-10-07 16:00:17 +0000 UTC View PostWe walked in silence, our footsteps echoing off the staircase as we made our way toward the old, decrepit building that housed the dungeon. Sevrin Nightshade led the way, his back straight and casual in his movements.
Behind him, Solara, Calista, Lucan, and Elias trailed along, with me bringing up the rear. My eyes flickered around, taking in ...
2024-10-04 16:00:20 +0000 UTC View PostI returned to my dorm, and not in a good mood. The weight of the day pressed down on my shoulders. Between the sparring with Nebula and that conversation with Amelia, my mind was spinning. Especially the latter. That left a bitter taste in my mouth.
I needed to freshen up.
Greeting Lilian and kicking off my boots, I made my way to the...
2024-10-02 16:00:20 +0000 UTC View PostThe arena exploded with the force of our collision. Nebula’s blood claws clashed against my wooden sword, our energies exploding. The shockwave sent a ripple of energy through the air, dust swirled around us, and the impact reverberated through the arena.
I held my ground even as I could feel the tension in her strikes, the w...
2024-09-30 16:00:18 +0000 UTC View PostWhile I was considering the future, the room was dead silent. The usual murmur of nobles died down in an instant as our professor strolled in. His posture was casual, however it carried an air of authority. I think everyone here recognized him.
He had the sort of presence that demanded respect without trying—the fact that he was a Lightning Spel...
2024-09-27 16:14:55 +0000 UTC View PostHelping Solara might bring ill fortune upon me from the enemies of the Fenixia House, but the benefits were too juicy to miss out.
Besides the fact that this would help my lifespan issue, the reason why I wanted Solara as my subordinate was because of how powerful the Fenixia Bloodline was, and as the last member of it, Solara had the potentia...
2024-09-25 16:28:55 +0000 UTC View PostChapter 33 – Manipulation or a Promise?
The grand party hall buzzed with activity, but that died down a little the moment I entered. All eyes turned toward me, drawn not by curiosity but by recognition. They started whispering again.
They whisper so much, I noted as I ignored them and headed inside. The chandeliers overhead cast a warm glow across the grand hall as t...
2024-09-23 16:00:29 +0000 UTC View PostHello, guys! Book 1 of The Martial God is almost about to finish, which will make my backlog run out. Since we're also coming down from Rising Stars, it's about time for a slower but steadier update rate.
Not by much, don't worry.
We've been getting 4x Chapters/Week all this time, but from now on we're going to get 3x Chapters/Week. Just 1 chapter l...
2024-09-21 13:05:58 +0000 UTC View PostChapter 32 – The Demonic Affinity
"However, I understand that my words alone may not be sufficient to please all of you." Amelia spoke through the silence, her calm demeanor unchanged, "With that in mind, I’ve prepared a small test for the recommended students too."
She remained at the center of attention, her chin turned behind her. She snapped her fingers, and the stage behind...
2024-09-20 05:54:35 +0000 UTC View PostChapter 31 – Trouble in Orientation
The ground beneath us trembled slightly as the golden sandboard slid to a stop, letting us land right in front of the academy’s grand entrance. The towering spires of the castle loomed above us, catching our attention and casting shadows over the courtyard.
“Made it just in time,” Iaskin chuckled, but there wasn’t much time to appreciate...
2024-09-18 06:19:28 +0000 UTC View PostThe rhythmic hum of the magic train as it glided smoothly along the tracks was far more pleasant than the constant rattling of a carriage. Of course, it was much faster, too, but the journey still felt long as we had to travel almost a week to reach the nearby station from Romer.
Light filtered through the windows, casting faint reflections o...
2024-09-16 06:20:48 +0000 UTC View PostThe morning light pierced through the mist, casting a pale glow across the Wraithwood Forest. Despite it being morning, the fog made it difficult to see more than a few feet ahead, although it was slightly better than when it was dark.
“Alright, everyone.” Carlos stood at the edge of the treeline, his expression grim as he sp...
2024-09-14 06:14:55 +0000 UTC View Post
Hey guys! I had been unsure about this plot certain point, and since so many readers in RR pointed it out, too, it finally convinced me to tweak it a little.
This is what I'm talking about:
'[You have tapped into the power of a possible future. The power you’ve gained is immense. The cost is severe: 50 years of your lifespan have been los...
2024-09-11 04:17:50 +0000 UTC View Post"Knowledge is the sharpest blade in the hands of a man, but often it would cut both ways. Be wary, for the more you wield it, the deeper it scars your soul." – Maldric Othrandar, the Scholar with Three Brains.
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The Forsaken Alchemist’s hut wasn’t the grand and mysterious lair I had expected it to...
2024-09-11 04:10:20 +0000 UTC View PostThe Wraithwood Forest was as eerie and oppressive as the stories had suggested. The fog was thick, and it swirled like a living thing that clung to the trees and ground. It was difficult to see more than a few feet ahead. How weird.
The air was heavy with moisture, and every breath felt damp and cold. My lungs didn’t like ...
2024-09-10 06:09:32 +0000 UTC View PostThe room fell into silence after Nebula’s last words, as she facepalmed. Although my words broke the growing tension, a little of it still remained. It was enough that the silence felt odd, the flickering candlelight felt too loud. I could sense the unease radiating from Nebula as she sat on the edge of the bed, raising her face to look at me.
<... 2024-09-08 07:19:32 +0000 UTC View PostLuciel barely had time to process what happened when Iskandaar moved. One moment his sword shattered, and the other, Iskandaar’s hand blurred, and in an instant, he delivered a powerful, downward punch aimed directly at his face.
The impact was brutal, like the headbutt from a bull. Luciel’s nose crumpled under the force and blood spr...
2024-09-06 06:29:00 +0000 UTC View PostEvelina Carlstein stood a few staircases above the grand ballroom, her figure draped in an elegant gown. The riches around her body shimmered in the dim light. A delicate ivory fan hid the lower half of her face, including the satisfied smirk that tugged at her lips.
From where she stood, she could see everything below. The opule...
2024-09-04 15:51:50 +0000 UTC View PostThe carriage rolled to a halt, its wheels creaking to a stop on the gravel path that led to the Carlstein Barony. Even before stepping out, I could sense the stark contrast between this place and Romer. The warmth that characterized my home was absent here, replaced by an overwhelming aura of cold efficiency.
...
2024-09-02 15:40:38 +0000 UTC View Post“But my, I didn’t expect to see the young master look so healthy,” Althea remarked, her voice warm and genuinely surprised. She took a sip of her tea, her eyes scanning me with a hint of care. “Your complexion is much better now, and you’ve even developed some muscles.”
The soft clinking of teacups filled the air as I sat opposite ...
2024-08-31 16:14:46 +0000 UTC View PostThe couple I met in the alley had a sick child. The doctors said the child was going to die in a month at best. But where the doctor promised death, the city’s best healer declared otherwise, saving the child’s life. That was a lead.
Likewise, there were some other leads I’ve found. People who could help me.
It had been a few weeks s...
2024-08-30 15:37:01 +0000 UTC View PostThe steady clatter of the carriage wheels against the cobblestone road should have been soothing, but instead, it felt like the countdown to my doom. My leg tapped restlessly against the floor, the rhythm quickening as every passing moment seemed to drag me closer to some inevitable disaster.
Disaster could strike at any time. ...
2024-08-30 15:35:06 +0000 UTC View Post"I wasn't aware you didn't even have a Class," Vargathrian, the Matriarch, said, her voice full of surprise and curiosity. "Not that I'm looking into your true identity. I am sure you have reasons for keeping such things private."
Yeah, well. I remained silent, letting her gaze linger on me. I had no idea what she was on about. Did she t...
2024-08-30 15:34:12 +0000 UTC View PostThe once vibrant and bustling city of Lockdarn had been reduced to ruin.
The usually lively night air now carried only the faint crackle of dying embers and the distant murmur of smoldering ruins. The sky above, clear in a black shade of blue, seemed to mourn the city’s fate, its stars hidden behind a veil of smoke and ash.
Scatte...
2024-08-30 15:33:14 +0000 UTC View Post