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336 - Undercurrents
Norshelm, Old DistrictScented candles lit up the hall decored thickly with exquisitely patterned drapes. Pillows and cushions laid scattered all around, where couples of all sexes mingled and enjoyed themselves with drinks, food, and exotic drugs.A marble reclining chair was perched on the far end w...
335 - All Bets Are Off!
A hush fell among the guests as they eagerly watched the confrontation between lady Titanna, Lord Taron, and Lord Deflin. Some of the guests started to form up behind Lord Taron and Lord Deflin, clearly showing their stance towards House Rothschild while others did the same for Lady Titanna.Her fema...
334 - Retaliation
House Taron EstateSeveral figures silently climbed over the fence of the massive estate grounds of House Taron. They scanned their surroundings and carefully avoid both magical spells and physical guards as they stealthily made their way into the large mansion."Both of our tangoes should be at t...
333 - The Purge
Rothschild Estate's Marshaling YardKnight Captain Judis eyed the brightly lit windows of the Great Hall where dancing figures and drifts of conversation and music could be heard. "Lord Captain!" An armored soldier stood saluted. "The men have formed up and are ready!"Judis turned...
332 - Enemies on Your Doorsteps
Three days passed rapidly and the Rothschild's Estate was a buzzing hive of activity. Wagons of food and barrels of wine were constantly delivered to the Estate while messengers and couriers shuttled to and fore between the City Citadel and Titanna's chancery.Titanna sighed as another stack ...
331 - Shaking the City
City of NorshelmThe dull rumble and quake of the ground had the city residents closest to the source woken up from their sleep. They peered out from their windows and wondered what was happening. Those next to the buildings that collapsed down were shocked and they ran out of their houses in their s...
330 - Into the Darkness
Trism eyed the tied up prisoner on the bed and smiled while he placed a small pouch on the table. He unrolled the leather pouch with a flourish like a performer doing a performance for the audience.He hummed to himself and removed a syringe and a tiny glass bottle with a printed "XP - 117" o...
329 - Go Dark
The key turned smoothly in the lock and the well oiled hinges barely made a squeak. Tyrier slowly pushed the gate until it was large enough for a person's body to slip in. One by one, the soldiers of Claymore One entered the gate and stayed low and within the shadows.From the intel given by the ...
328 - Questions and Answers
Tyrier ducked his head into his cloak to checked his tablet when radio communications suddenly cut off with Trism. By doing so, the glow of the tablet's backlight could not be seen in the dark alleyways.He lowered the brightness and switch the backlight to red instead and he gave out a relieved ...
327 - Stalking the Stalker
Time went by slowly and soon the sun sank down and the streets turned dark. Glow lamps maintained by the city officials were powered up with magic stones by several men wearing long wooden stilts. They strolled along the streets from lamp to lamp and inserted the magic stones into crystal like orbs ...
326 - Cloak And Dagger
Dockside, City of NorshelmTrism Cott, formerly a street rat that roamed the dark alleyways of the old Capital of Goldrose, sighed as he took in the stench of the city. He found that no matter which city or town, the same stench was ever present, except for the city of Haven.He adjusted his cloak to ...
325 - Repercussions
The room was filled with tense silence despite the number of people gathered together. Mills sat on the table, rolling the empty brass cartridge which killed the assassin, to and fore between his hands.The door suddenly swung open and a priestess and her assistants entered the room. Almost instantly...
324 - Stalker
Outskirts of Norshelm"Another bust," Mills had removed his outer jacket and remained in his inner white silks, totally giving up on looking the part of a noble. "What a waste of time."They rode in the carriage out from the mansion which was the last location they came to check out. T...
323 - Tea Party
House IrisAn ornately decored carriage bearing the crest of House Rothschild accompanied by a dozen mounted arms men rode up before the wrought gates of the estate of House Iris. The guards waved the carriage and their escorts in after recognizing the crest and the whole convoy arrived at the porte ...
322 - House of Cards
"Look, do we need all three of us out to view the property?" Asked an irritated Mills as he, Sgt Tyrier and the Intel Officer shared a rocky carriage. He eyed their no nonsense working attire with jealousy as he was dressed up like a peacock up by the Rothschild's Princess.A massive amou...
Health Update
Sorry guys, Im currently admitted to hospital last night due to my constant fever. As of now, docs are still trying to figure out what is wrong with me... I will continue to write once I have recovered, but for now, I'm too ill to do anything...
321 - The Jewel of the South
Port City of NorshelmMills woke with a startle, grabbing his service revolver from under his pillow as he sat up straight and scanned his unfamiliar surroundings while breathing heavily. The room was dark, with the only light coming in from the opened window where the breeze from the lake blew in.He...
320 - Sins and Depravity
Liz followed closely behind the Claymore Two soldier as they checked each room. The seven Claymore Two soldiers split into two teams, with Liz searching the ground floor with one team while the other team headed upstairs stealthily to secure the premises.They found the entrance to the basement in on...
319 - Desire
*R21 Warning!!! Do not read this chapter if you are below 21!!!*Orwell's PointA shadowy figure detached its self from the eaves of the roof which it has been hiding on. It skited around the edges of the building, from one roof to another, careful not to enter the light of the full moon.Every now...
318 - The Mission
Haven, Camp Alpha, Commandant's OfficeFrank Lee stood by the windows watching the recruits on their daily morning run on the parade ground. On his uniform shoulder sat two golden globes, signifying his promotion to Lieutenant Colonel.His youthful face mismatched his rank as he just turned twenty...
317 - Why Can't We Be Friends?
"But you are saying these soldiers are actually dead?" Joseph asked. "Won't they rot away or something?""I think they are using some kind of arcane blood for them to slow down the decay," Magister Thorn said. "I have some sample of their blood which I will be analyzin...
316 - Autopsy
North Front"Come on!" A figure in a mud stain white jacket with a red cross patch on his sleeve and chest pocket waved at the group of dirty and tired slaves. "Anyone with injuries?""Here!" A couple of hands rose in the air and the doctor with his assistants bearing stretcher...
315 - Tick Tock
Orwell's Point, Marine Stronghold, CO's OfficeJoseph disconnected from the video conference he just had ended with Captain Blake and gave off a deep breath as he relaxed his body. He started to tidy up his desk as his mind reviewed the meeting he had with Blake.Six thousand, four hundred and...
314 - Lend A Hand?
Haven, UNS Singapore, Conference Room"Moel Rothschild has been confirmed to be killed in action during the battle of the trenches," Fleet Intelligence officer, Tavor reported at the staff meeting. "We managed to have his next of kin identified his remains before they cemented him."&#...
313 - Sorting Out The Pieces
Orwell's Point, Marine StrongholdTitanna Rothschild paced anxiously in her comfortably decorated cell. She has heard from the servants, guards, and even that magical entertaining box that played music and current topics of the city that the Imperial Army had been defeated with over half of its s...
312 - Intelligence
At least now, without any leadership, the remaining Imperials were just a rabble, like a wyvern without a head. He just needed his Marines to mop up the remaining threat and the Northern Front could be considered pacified.Joseph nodded to him ask he listened to the coming reports from his staff. He ...
311 - Chasing the Scorpion
The Rock ripped his dented helm off his bald head and wiped away the dribble of blood that trickled out over his face. He glared with unsuppressed anger at the enemy for causing the destruction of the majority of his forces with just a simple ploy.Now he was trapped in the enemy's tunnels with b...
310 - Operation Firestorm
Orwell's Point, AirfieldThe heavy rumble of the twin engined Mariners drowned out all noise at the runways. The ground crew made last minutes urgent checks to the two aircraft lined up on the runway before a green flag was raised for each of the planes.The pilots of both Mariners acknowledged th...
309 - Bronze VS Lead
"Pull all the troops back and attack here!" Moel Rothschild commanded his aides. "There is a breach in the enemy lines!"The Imperial runners saluted and hastily rode off to relay the message to the rest of the battlefield. Flags and horns were soon waved and blown, redirecting the ma...
308 - Terminator
The Rock shook his head at the pathetic display as the routed soldiers ran away without any sense of dignity. He gave a glance at Moel Rothschild who seemed to be paralyzed with shock as he stood there without any action or expression.He raised his hand and gave the signal to his troops, the Black S...
