Chapter 11
Melida wrapped more furs around herself. Even after going around and plugging all of the holes she could in the fort herself, the damned stone bucket was drafty as hell. And the stupid area was just simply damned cold.
Every time she stepped out of bed, and...
2024-06-20 06:00:05 +0000 UTC View PostChapter 10
I stood to the side with my arms crossed as my anchors insisted on doing everything themselves. The servants from the manor were hard at work unloading everything from the manor. Crates were stacked everywhere around the front lawn. There would only be a skeleton...
2024-06-19 06:00:06 +0000 UTC View PostChapter 9
Cleaning up the mess from the creslin took the rest of the morning and most of the afternoon. By the time we dragged ourselves from the now cleared sewers and fixed the roads above, the sun was moving quickly towards the horizon over the ocean.
“Beautiful,...
2024-06-18 06:00:06 +0000 UTC View PostChapter 8
The sewer grew quiet as the splash of our boots echoed around eerily through the giant stone pipe.
Miles and I both kept spheres of light up that illuminated our surroundings, though the smooth stone walls were anything but interesting. Round stone walls enc...
2024-06-17 06:00:07 +0000 UTC View PostChapter 7
With another wave of my hand, I removed the spikes from the bottom of the sewer channel, the stone sliding back under the murky waters.
One of the crocodiles was alive enough to let out a guttural roar in its final moments. The roar reverberated through the ...
2024-06-16 06:00:06 +0000 UTC View PostChapter 6
“Yep, just waiting here like the rest of you.” I flashed a smile at the latest beggar to come over. I gestured for the man sit down before I started healing him.
“Ard Aldis.” I introduced myself to the next beggar and put a hand on the elderly woman...
2024-06-15 06:00:03 +0000 UTC View PostChapter 5
I groaned but didn’t let the sound pass my lips as I looked down at the slip of paper in my hand.
Orders.
My letters had gone out and what had returned were orders from the Enclave.
I stared at them, hoping they’d change.
Aurelia leaned...
2024-06-14 06:00:06 +0000 UTC View PostChapter 4
Hecate watched as the guests left the room, Gwen turning to face her immediately.
“My son seems to trust you.” Gwen’s tone was sharper than her words would otherwise imply. “Yet, why aren’t you teaching him magic?”
“I’m a goddess.” He...
2024-06-13 06:00:06 +0000 UTC View PostChapter 3
My mother’s study was orderly as ever, despite the disaster that had struck the city.
Two couches dominated the middle of the room, and on the far end sat a stately oak desk positioned near a set of bay windows overlooking the ocean.
My mother rolled...
2024-06-12 06:00:05 +0000 UTC View PostChapter 2
Aurelia knelt over the bodies with shaky breath. The two mages had been laid out in a neat row, their bodies made as whole as possible while a pile of mage-forged corpses were set aside.
She brushed the ash and soot off their hair lovingly, revealing their Virel r...
2024-06-11 06:00:04 +0000 UTC View PostChapter 1
The day was beautiful. The sunlight gleamed off the white peaks of the surrounding mountains and the ocean lapped relaxingly at the docks. It was an enchanting scenery.
At least, that’s what I tried to remind myself as I stood amid the still smoldering wreckag...
2024-06-10 06:00:08 +0000 UTC View PostAlright, let’s do this update.
I finished DD 202. Which is good, because I have clearly been struggling a little bit. I hate the word ‘burnout’ because when you listen to people who are experts in it, they split the colloquial category into burnout and overwhelm.
So, I’m going...
2024-06-08 00:47:32 +0000 UTC View PostChapter 32
“Thank you for having us.” The president of the UG was at my campsite when I woke up. He accepted coffee from Fayeth as I sat down.
“You’re welcome here anytime. To what do I owe the pleasure?” I hid my concerns behind a smile.
I could not h...
2024-06-07 09:15:51 +0000 UTC View PostChapter 31
I was already shirtless when I walked past the Censors still trying to puzzle out what ‘with a grain of salt’ meant.
Tish’s eyes caught on my chest.
I was a far cry from being embarrassed with people looking at me, but the way her cheeks dusted ...
2024-06-06 06:00:03 +0000 UTC View PostChapter 30
Des snapped a picture of Prince Albar as he stepped into the bar.
We had gotten there ahead of him, and the Haylon students were already well into their celebration for the night. The class was spread throughout a handful of tables.
“Got ‘em!” D...
2024-06-05 06:00:10 +0000 UTC View PostChapter 29
I blew out a breath as Charlotte shook my shoulder. “You’re up.”
“Thank you.” I flowed out of my meditative pose and walked to the raid.
The rest of the Haylon class cheered for me, while many of the other students seemed to think the bettin...
2024-06-04 09:11:16 +0000 UTC View PostChapter 28
The Prince gave Neldra a sneer. “You don’t want to touch me.”
“I would have to spend a year washing my hands to feel clean again.” Neldra agreed. “So please don’t bother the next Elven Empress and her husband. Our people are quite fond of them...
2024-06-03 06:00:05 +0000 UTC View PostChapter 27
The next day my class and the others pushed down to the 32nd floor easily enough. With all four colleges represented and their students clearing the way, the monsters were incredibly scarce.
Still, the floors were interesting. As always, they got larger the...
2024-05-31 06:00:06 +0000 UTC View PostChapter 26
As if mentioning Ami’s name had summoned her, my butler arrived not long after. And soon after that, the ink was drying on a contract with Penny as I leaned back drinking tea.
“Thank you again.” Penny bowed low. “My father will be thrilled.”
Chapter 25
“Then you just killed her?” Elysara got to the end of my most recent adventure.
“I was just trying to get information out of her.” My hand wandered under the table to brush aside a bit of her dress so I could feel her warmth.
We’d sat at the...
2024-05-29 06:00:06 +0000 UTC View PostChapter 24
By the time Des returned, Crimson looked completely satisfied and snuggled up against me on the couch.
“Ah. You didn’t have to wait up for mw.” She glanced at Crimson who was in bright red sweatpants. “Or was I not the reason you are still awake?”...
2024-05-28 06:00:05 +0000 UTC View PostChapter 23
I smirked back at the Prince. “No need to get all testy. It’s not a big deal. Charlotte, just give him a heal and he will be on his way.” I held my hand down to help him up.
He slapped it away. “Enough of this. I have something important to attend t...
2024-05-26 06:00:04 +0000 UTC View PostChapter 22
I pulled Grandpa aside. “How much did you know about this job before you gave it to me?”
“Nothing.” He said with a wide grin. “That’s the fun part. We just pushed our baby bird right out of the nest and you flew all on your own. Though, you are ...
2024-05-25 06:00:05 +0000 UTC View PostChapter 21
I had Trish bloodied in my hands and then suddenly, I couldn’t feel her.
My hand was… sliding off to the side with a clean cut in it, leaving it hanging by a thread.
An incredibly thin barrier was three quarters through my wrist as Trish threw her...
2024-05-24 06:00:05 +0000 UTC View PostChapter 20
“Not talkative?” Brandon twirled one ax lazily. The man was rough, but he was built with square shoulders, only accented by the fur cloak. He didn’t fit with the two behind him, who looked like they belonged in a corporate office.
The second my eyes m...
2024-05-23 06:00:05 +0000 UTC View PostChapter 19
I had my hood up as I slipped into the 30th floor safe zone. The light at the center was dimmed to a silvery moon as it mimicked the surface.
Felin pulled at her own outfit. “Why wear anything?” She was with me, along with the rest of my five person par...
2024-05-22 06:00:04 +0000 UTC View PostChapter 18
Fayeth, Felin, Des, and I had just gotten back from our trip to the safe zone and entered our tent when Ami appeared in a flash.
“Hold on a second.” I waved for her to sit down while I plopped down on the couch, Charlotte still tucked into my arm. “I ...
2024-05-21 06:00:04 +0000 UTC View PostChapter 17
Charlotte swung our hands back and forth with a big smile on her face. The moment was only marred by Bun-bun’s snoring. The rabbit was tuckered out from the excitement of the restraunt. “Thanks for taking the time to go on a walk with me.”
I lifted he...
2024-05-20 06:00:06 +0000 UTC View PostChapter 16
“They have sushi!” Fayeth squealed, opening the menu at the restaurant that we had picked.
It was sort of a jack-of-all trades sort of place. This deep in the dungeon, there weren’t many restaurants and besides the few classic bars. This place just ha...
2024-05-17 06:00:08 +0000 UTC View PostChapter 15
“Hmm?” I turned.
The man’s antics behind us at the bank had not really interested me before, but now his accusations had my attention.
He was accusing us of being carried by Crimson. Taking away the credit of our hard earned loot.
“Yeah....
2024-05-16 06:00:05 +0000 UTC View Post