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We hit 100 members! Thank you to everyone who now supports me and my writing. As a thank you an extra chapter will come out tomorrow along with another to raise the total number of advanced chapters to 11. The rest of the Arc is planned out and I can't wait to see it come to fruition.
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As the waves increased in strength we had t...
2024-06-21 20:19:11 +0000 UTC View PostIt was a few hours after the fight that I really came back mentally. Killing a human for the first time was a lot different than I thought it would be. The physical act wasn't what was different, hit anything hard enough and it would die all the same, but the mental side was different.
"You all right there bud?" Austin said.
I was sitting on the wall staring out into the forest when...
2024-06-20 19:42:26 +0000 UTC View Post--AN--
At first, I wrote this chapter fully in first person and I didn't like the transition between perspectives. Then I wrote all in third and didn't like it either. Third person is weird for me to write in when I'm using the main characters POV. I went back and forth, changing the chapter before settling on this. I went for the Beware of Chicken model and had t...
2024-06-19 21:01:28 +0000 UTC View PostDay 60
It had been two weeks since the change. 4 Waves and 14 days of grueling training for everyone in camp. Everyone came around and realized what needed to be done.
At first, when I was only training for myself, I thought I would get strong enough so they wouldn't have to go through this. That was sheer arrogance now that I was looking back on it.
There was no way ...
2024-06-18 20:22:50 +0000 UTC View Post-AN-
For those who won't see my announcement on RR, I'll add it here.
The support I have been getting is tremendous and honestly blows my mind. Thank you guys for all the support and I want to do something nice about it now that my Rising Stars days are coming to an end. If we hit 100 patreon members I'll put out an extra chapter for everyon...
2024-06-17 18:38:49 +0000 UTC View PostDecisions, decisions.
The first thing I had to do was choose my last class skill. Looking back on the list of nine that my current class offered me was bittersweet. There were three I didn't have and I could only choose one.
Ice Manipulation(Common)
Body of a Barbarian(Uncommon)
Piercing Cold(Uncommon)
Shatter(Uncommon) 2024-06-14 20:22:16 +0000 UTC View Post
I woke to a sharp pain in my face. Immediately, I jumped up and surveyed for threats in the room but only found Austin.
As my mind came more into focus, I found out that 1, he had slapped me, and 2, my body was not in a condition to be making sudden movements.
"Ow, what the hell was that for!" I said while rubbing my face.
"You needed to wake up and shaking didn't work. It was...
2024-06-13 19:37:26 +0000 UTC View PostVengeance was the only thing I could think about as I charged to where the boss had to be. There was nothing I could do for my Grandfather, but there was something I could do for the beast that killed him.
I would either kill it or die trying.
I ignored the lesser tigers that were still left from the wave. They were of no consequence anymore, their attacks brushed off me as I ran pa...
2024-06-12 19:42:57 +0000 UTC View PostThe thirty minutes of rest weren't enough to recover completely but it was all the time I had available to me. Since the last wave came from the east and west, this one would come from the north and south.
We split into the same groups as last time with Jonathan and Austin to the south and me to the north. I had Hal for my ranged support this time and Rachel and Carrie were on the other s...
2024-06-11 19:31:13 +0000 UTC View PostI woke up covered in snow with a massive headache. My body was sore like I had run a marathon the previous day as well. It took a moment to figure out why everything hurt but the events of last night... this morning?
I wasn't quite sure.
Immediately, I pulled up my status.
Name: Christopher Zalenski
Race: Human(G)
Cl...
2024-06-10 20:13:35 +0000 UTC View PostHours passed.
A few more hours passed.
The first rays of sunlight started to peak over the horizon.
"What am I doing wrong?" exasperation colored my tone.
I had been at this for the entire night and the sun was already beginning to rise. A full night with nothing to show for it.
I tried everything I could think of to gain 'enlightenment' and comprehend a law, but n...
2024-06-09 22:25:05 +0000 UTC View Post"Who's huff stupid huff idea huff was this?" Entirely out of breath, I couldn't help but voice my question to my surroundings.
This was also ignoring the fact that I was alone and this was, in fact, my idea.
I didn't know why I thought I would be able to sneak anywhere. Every beast I came across knew exactly where I was and they ...
2024-06-09 00:27:07 +0000 UTC View PostIt took a long time for my arm to heal but it wasn't as bad as the last time. [Meditation] eased the burden on the healers and boosted my vitality to heal the wound faster. I received feeling back in the hand after a few hours and fully healed a few more after.
Since the wave ended so... explosively, we had a lot of cleanup to do. The wall needed to be repaired as the blast was close enou...
2024-06-08 20:58:30 +0000 UTC View PostTime seemed to slow as the tail descended and it gave me time to watch with rapt attention as the appendage made its way toward me. I poured everything I had into getting my skill to upgrade and could only hope that it was enough.
When the two finally met, cracks shot out from the impact site running in every direction. With my mana as saturated into the wall as it was, I felt it crack, I...
2024-06-07 20:08:13 +0000 UTC View PostJumping down from the wall, I took my time approaching the beast. [Identify] was unhelpful and came back with something I hadn't seen before.
[?? – Level 25]
Question marks were a new feature. The power disparity along with the rank disparity made it so that I couldn't even see what the thing was called. I got its level, though, which seemed backward...
2024-06-06 19:00:40 +0000 UTC View PostMy 'Blizzard' was less effective than I wanted it to be. The ice still easily broke if it hit wrong, and the number of projectiles could use some work. I was spinning them as fast as I could while keeping them under control and that led to less-than-stellar results.
If it hit a weak spot, it would cut deep and leave a bleeding wound, but if it hit heavily defended spots the ice would shat...
2024-06-05 20:24:14 +0000 UTC View Post-AN-
Sorry for the delay in your extra chapter, it took me a while to write it.
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"You've got to be shitting me." I couldn't help but mutter.
It was Day 43 and I was currently watching the 15th wave spawn in. It went how all of the others had started, except for one small difference.
"Over 120 spotted coming over the east h...
2024-06-05 05:02:08 +0000 UTC View PostBreath in
Hold
Breath out
Repeat
...
This... wasn't working.
It was extremely boring to sit and do nothing for an extended period of time, especially after I had been so active in these last few weeks. If this was before, it wouldn't be so bad. Lying around and watching a tv show or re...
2024-06-04 20:23:56 +0000 UTC View PostDay 42
Huff, Huff.
My body hurt from the strain, but I powered through. Sweat was dripping down into my eyes but I was almost done and it would only take a little more.
I was doing the best I could and it was still threatening to fall apart. I could see parts of it shaking and about to fall. I h...
2024-06-04 03:49:43 +0000 UTC View PostI was furious and could barely stop myself from unsheathing my sword and taking this pompous asshole's head off.
Not only did he deny us aid, but he also tried to ask for compensation for using their pylon. All we were trying to do was use the points we earned from hunting the beasts in the forest to buy food.
Three facti...
2024-06-04 01:47:55 +0000 UTC View PostAfter the 11th wave the days went on and we went through with the pylon upgrade before the 12th wave arrived.
The pylon upgrade went smoothly and it was another wave that we dealt with cleanly. The first time spawned level 5 goblins and this time wasn't much different. Level 10 Kobolds. Nasty little creatures that looked like a lizard gone wrong. It was a step down from the intensity of a...
2024-06-03 21:46:20 +0000 UTC View PostThe night sky was marvelous to look at. The stars twinkled in the night, unknown constellations coloring the black canvas. It was a nice way to decompress after the day I had.
The wave this morning revealed something that I didn't quite like. [Barbarian's Rage] had more of an effect than I was comfortable with. I didn't like how it colored my thoughts and made me feel unnaturally angry. 2024-06-02 21:42:58 +0000 UTC View Post
This wave was different than the last one. The last wave was stressful and I didn't get a chance to focus much on what I was doing. I was too preoccupied with doing everything I could to not let any monsters by me.
Now that the wall was upgraded and there wasn't anything to worry about with letting monsters by me, I could afford to fight differently. It was less frantic and more methodica...
2024-06-02 02:49:31 +0000 UTC View Post-AN-
This is y'alls extra chapter for today, I might put another one out today if I find the time, but there will definitely be one tomorrow. I don't know if you guys saw my announcement, but in celebration of reaching rising stars on RR I'm putting an extra chapter out today.
In other news, I'm now 3 chapters ahead and I think this is where...
2024-06-01 19:35:45 +0000 UTC View PostI spent most of the following day in the forge. The wave came on day 28 and we spent most of Day 29 either mourning or cleaning up. Or in my case recovering. I wanted to get to work and start fixing anything that was broken and reforge the weapons that needed it the day I woke up but was denied. The moment I went anywhere near the forge I got yelled at.
Abigail was being obstinate about i...
2024-06-01 01:58:27 +0000 UTC View PostWhen I came to, there were only a few rays of light in the sky. It seemed I was out of it until sunset.
I had been moved to our 'hospital' tent by somebody but I didn't remember that happening. Nor did I remember my clothes being cut off. I was left in just my underwear and it was modestly embarrassing.
I know it's my family all here but it's still weird, I'm a grown-ass man.
...
2024-05-31 20:12:52 +0000 UTC View Post-AN-
I'm debating changing the way I denote skills. I had been using italics ( Sweeping Slash ) but might change to brackets ( [Sweeping Slash] )
I tried out brackets in this chapter, let me know which one you like better.
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The alpha let out a low rumbling growl that made all of the other wolves join in. It was angry and did not appreciate my use of th...
2024-05-30 19:13:20 +0000 UTC View Post-AN-
This is my first time righting a huge battle like this, let me know how I did.
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"Ready?" Granddad shouted.
All of the warriors were standing at the ready right behind the gate in anticipation of what was to come. We were about to open the gate.
Jack, a sword and shield warrior, was in charge of lifting the brace while the rest of us held the line. The...
2024-05-29 19:48:18 +0000 UTC View Post-AN-
I am going to do my best to get some more chapters out for you guys when I can. Currently I'm only two ahead but it will be more soon. I'll have some extra time over the weekend to get more out.
Thank you for your support.
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Day 28. Today is the day.
There were clouds in the sky providing an overcast that looked like it would later turn i...
2024-05-28 22:44:14 +0000 UTC View PostMy head was still going over everything that we had learned yesterday, while my body went through the daily motions. My forging suffered from my distracted thoughts, but I couldn't help it. It was just so much to take in.
The only time where I could force myself to focus was during my hunting trips. Being distracted there wouldn't spell a good ending. I had made tremendous progress since ...
2024-05-28 20:01:28 +0000 UTC View Post