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B3 | Chapter 5 - Valemont
< Previous| ToC|Next >B3 | Chapter 5 - ValemontThe city of Valemont hit different in the morning light. Way bigger than he'd expected. Like, seriously massive. So many shops, attractions, local culture regarding the sandships, some local cuisine… and yeah, that was definitely sewage. Cities.&#...
B3 | Chapter 4 - Concerning News
AN: Ha! I lied! There won't be 2 chapters today, but 3!< Previous| ToC|Next >B3 | Chapter 4 - Concerning News"Vice-Captain," the Captain's voice had turned steely. "Explain. Now.""Captain! This criminal—""That's not a criminal, you absolute buffoon!" The...
B3 | Chapter 3 - Checkpoint Chaos
< Previous| ToC|Next >AN: There will be two chapters tomorrow.B3 | Chapter 3 - Checkpoint ChaosTheodore POVTheodore gazed at Jeffrey, the official, and pondered how someone could be so incredibly stupid. Like, was there a special school for it? Did they hand out certificates in Advanced Idiocy? Beca...
B3 | Chapter 2 - An Idiot Under Control
< Previous| ToC|Next >B3 | Chapter 2 - An Idiot Under ControlJeffery POVJeffery had been waiting all morning for this particular carriage, and honestly, the waiting was beneath him. A man of his importance shouldn't have to stand around in the dust like some common guard. But the payoff would be...
B3 | Chapter 1 - Journey to the Capital
< Previous| ToC|Next >B3 | Chapter 1 - Journey to the CapitalThe carriage rattled along for what felt like forever. Theodore figured they'd been on the road for maybe three hours now, and Freya had already cycled through at least six different sitting positions. Currently she was upside down, le...
B2 | Chapter 61
< Previous| ToC|Next >General POVWord spread through the Merchants' Guild faster than fire through dry timber.Young master Jake Ashford heard about it during breakfast. His father's messenger whispered the details while he was eating his eggs, and suddenly the eggs tasted like opportunity.&#...
B2 | Chapter 60 - Lord Karstein’s Reaction
< Previous| ToC|Next >B2 | Chapter 60 - Lord Karstein’s ReactionMaster Aldric POVHow was this even possible?These enchantments—no, these things weren't enchantments at all. Not in any way he understood the term. His [Mana Sight] was going nuts, and each time he believed he had a handle on so...
B2 | Chapter 59 - Meeting a Rank 6 Enchanter
< Previous| ToC|Next >B2 | Chapter 59 - Meeting a Rank 6 EnchanterTheodore was pleased with his recent development. Over the previous month, the notifications had been arriving consistently:Your class, [Runic Mage], has leveled up – Lvl 9 > Lvl 10![Rune Inscription] has leveled up! – Lvl 7 > Lvl...
B2 | Chapter 58 - Face Slapping
< Previous| ToC|Next >B2 | Chapter 58 - Face SlappingTheodore stepped out of his private chamber.He was angry at the scene in front of him. A hunter's arm was twisted at an angle that suggested fractured bones as he lay slumped against the ground with his friends surrounding him. Blood gathered ...
B2 | Chapter 57 - The Bathhouse Incident
< Previous| ToC|Next >B2 | Chapter 57 - The Bathhouse IncidentWilliam POVWilliam had arrived in this godforsaken backwater town with one simple mission: collect what was owed. He was dispatched by his father, Lord Karstein, to represent the Merchants' Guild. When it came to Theodore's obliga...
B2 | Chapter 56 - Official Bathhouse Opening
< Previous| ToC|Next >B2 | Chapter 56 - Official Bathhouse OpeningGeneral POVHolden was excited on the morning of the bathhouse's opening. It was more of a subdued hum of excitement, rather than the type that accompanied market festivals or royal visits. It was as if everyone had a secret they w...
Chapter 56 is turning out to be long
Chapter 56 is turning out to be a lot longer than a typical chapter - it is currently 3.5k words, and i think i can keep it going. So the chapter will be released tomorrow along with chapter 57. So you'll be getting 2 chapters tomorrow.sorry >_<
B2 | Chapter 55 - Getting A Rank 6's Attention
< Previous| ToC|Next >B2 | Chapter 55 - Getting A Rank 6's AttentionJulius POVJulius had never run so fast in his life. Well, maybe that one time when he'd accidentally set Master Aldric's favorite book on fire, but this was different. Despite being a Rank 4 apprentice enchanter, he'...
B2 | Chapter 54 - Bathhouse & a Merchant's Reaction
< Previous| ToC|Next >AN: My apologies for not posting on Friday last week. We've been having some crazy rains here and it killed my electricity and internet. Took forever to get new wires installed.B2 | Chapter 54 - Bathhouse & a Merchant's ReactionGereth, a Merchant, POVAlthough Gereth had...
B2 | Chapter 53 - I’m Interested
< Previous| ToC|Next >B2 | Chapter 53 - I’m InterestedTheodore POVAfter going through twelve different shades of red, Jacopo's face finally settled on what appeared to be a ripe tomato. With a force that nearly toppled his chair, he sprang from his seat and dropped into the most dramatic bow t...
B2 | Chapter 52 - How is this possible?!
< Previous| ToC|Next >B2 | Chapter 52 - How is this possible?!Jacopo POV"Jacopo, haha, are you sure about this?" Gelden looked at him nervously.Jacopo gave a snort. He was certain of this, of course! He grinned and crossed his arms. He couldn't wait to see how this boy's attempt to p...
B2 | Chapter 51 - A Bet
< Previous| ToC|Next >B2 | Chapter 51 - A BetTime went by. Winter settled in like nothing before, and Theodore stared out the frosted window of his workshop, watching the snow pile up against the glass. The beasts would start migrating sooner or later. Had to. Winter was getting harsh enough that ev...
B2 | Chapter 50 - A New Skill
< Previous| ToC|Next >B2 | Chapter 50 - A New SkillCongratulations! You have gained skill: [Severing Aura]!Honestly, Theodore couldn't help but grin as he gazed at the notification that was floating in front of him. Seeing a notification for a new skill was really exciting, especially after hour...
B2 | Chapter 49 - Progress
< Previous| ToC|Next >B2 | Chapter 49 - ProgressYour class, [Runic Mage], has leveled up – Lvl 3 > Lvl 4!Your class, [Runic Mage], has leveled up – Lvl 5 > Lvl 6!Your class, [Runic Mage], has leveled up – Lvl 6 > Lvl 7![Rune Inscription] has leveled up! – Lvl 5 > Lvl 6![Mana Control] has lev...
B2 | Chapter 48 - A New Threat?
Patch Notes:MC gains levels after the spar with Freya:Your race, [Human], has leveled up – Lvl 17 > Lvl 18![Elemental Mastery] has leveled up! – Lvl 6 > Lvl 8![Healing Touch] has leveled up! – Lvl 12 > Lvl 13![Mana Bolt] has leveled up! – Lvl 8 > Lvl 9![Mana Shield] has leveled up! – Lvl 1...
B2 | Chapter 47 - Cloning
< Previous| ToC|Next >B2 | Chapter 47 - CloningYour race, [Human], has leveled up – Lvl 17 > Lvl 18![Elemental Mastery] has leveled up! – Lvl 6 > Lvl 8![Healing Touch] has leveled up! – Lvl 12 > Lvl 13![Mana Bolt] has leveled up! – Lvl 8 > Lvl 9![Mana Shield] has leveled up! – Lvl 18 > Lvl...
Chap 47 delay
Sorry, some stuff came up IRL. I'll either post two chapters tomorrow, or if I can't make it I'll do chaps on the weekends.
B2 | Chapter 46 - Grandfather
< Previous| ToC|Next >B2 | Chapter 46 - GrandfatherTheodore POVEverything hurt, despite the healing. That was the thing about [Healing Touch]—it closed wounds and mended bones, but it couldn't do much about the bone-deep exhaustion that came after burning through way too much mana.He should pr...
B2 | Chapter 45 - Bringing a Princess to her Knees
< Previous| ToC|Next >B2 | Chapter 45 - Bringing a Princess to her KneesFreya POVFreya came to slowly, wincing at her pounding head. What happened? It felt like someone had hammered her head constantly. She swallowed, frowning at the the taste in her mouth. It was wrong. Metallic and bitter, with an...
B2 | Chapter 44 - Purple Fire Unleashed
< Previous| ToC|Next >B2 | Chapter 44 - Purple Fire UnleashedTheodore POVNothing… Nothing's working against her.Why?Theodore knew the answer, obviously, it was that she was stronger than him, but it irritated him nonetheless.He wiped sweat from his brow, chest heaving as he stared across the t...
B2 | Chapter 43 - Freya
< Previous| ToC|Next >B2 | Chapter 43 - FreyaFreya POVCute.That's what she'd thought when Theodore said he'd make her stop holding back.She'd laughed at the notion back then, after all, why wouldn't she?She was a Rank 4, late Rank 4, she just needed a push and she'd be Rank 5...
B2 | Chapter 42 - Fighting the Barbarian Princess
< Previous| ToC|Next >"Are you sure you want to do this?" Juliana asked, though the resignation in her voice suggested she already knew the answer.Freya bounced on her feet and cocked her arms. "Of course I want to! This is the most interesting thing that's happened in weeks! I'v...
B2 | Chapter 41 - Unhinged Barbarian Princess
< Previous| ToC|Next >Chapter 41 - Unhinged Barbarian Princess"Well, well. Look what the northern winds blew in," he said as Juliana stepped into his office like she owned the place, glaring daggers at him. Which he'd expected, but there was something else as well. She looked travel-worn...
B2 | Chapter 40 - Unexpected Gains & an Unexpected Visitor
< Previous| ToC|Next >B2 | Chapter 40 - Unexpected Gains & an Unexpected VisitorThis was such a difficult choice. Both [Mana Convergence] and [Indifference] were good, and not to mention [Focus] wasn't bad either. Sure, [Inner Sanctum] was out of the equation, but Theodore still had trouble deci...
B2 | Chapter 39 - [Meditation] Evolution
< Previous| ToC|Next >B2 | Chapter 39 - [Meditation] EvolutionTheodore found himself back at the mana construct exercise. The previous failure with the orbital spheres hadn't discouraged him so much as given him something concrete to gnaw on, like a puzzle piece that almost fit but needed just a...
