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Chapter 1041 - Long Overdue
🕑 Added 2024-12-13 12:20:42 +0000 UTCJake always liked coming home for a nice session of alchemy. Having such an enjoyable pastime certainly helped him not be annoyed when matters he deemed more important or urgent had to be temporarily put on the back burner.
He especially didn’t mind it this time around, as his next level would be quite the impactful one. Jake was level 299 in his profession currently, meaning that with one more level, he would finally reach high-tier C-grade with his profession, but more than that, he would get another charge for the Path of the Heretic-Chosen skill.
The final charge that would allow him to have his long-awaited encounter with the First Sage. At least, that’s what he assumed was going to happen once he used the skill while focusing on the enigmatic master of the Malefic Viper.
Jake still had a lot of questions regarding the entire thing. First of all, five charges were a lot of charges to use on the skill, considering he only got one every 20 levels in C-grade. Each charge was often enough to give a skill upgrade for one of his Legacy skills, so he really hoped spending five at once would be worth it.
Thinking about it more, the fact Jake had been told it was five charges was even more confusing. Clearly, the First Sage, who Jake had pretty much concluded was the person who left the message on his boots, somehow knew about Jake and his skill. Which was super weird, considering, oh yeah, the Malefic Viper had personally confirmed he’d killed the First Sage while in C-grade all the way back in the first era.
It quite frankly didn’t make any logical sense whatsoever. Then again, the First Sage’s existence didn’t make any sense according to the Viper either, as the man had been simply too powerful and talented for what should be possible. His abilities in bending the rules of the system were simply on another level.
Based on how he could even talk to Jake through time and space from beyond the grave and imprinted a message on Jake’s boots, he had likely reached a level of circumventing and manipulating the system far beyond what even the Viper had assumed. It was already impressive enough the man had discovered Jake during his use of Path of the Heretic Chosen, but communicating directly like this somehow felt more impressive.
On a side note, Jake did feel bad about not having talked to Villy in-depth about the fact he believed a meeting with the First Sage was soon upon him. However, he didn’t regret his decision to keep Villy in the dark for a variety of reasons.
First of all, what if Jake was wrong? What if he gave the Viper false hope that Jake could ask some important question or something similar to that? Jake would feel like a royal asshole if that was the case. Even if he did end up having a vision revolving around the First Sage, who was to say Jake would actually interact with the man? No, there were just too many unknowns.
Secondly, Jake just didn’t want anyone to know in case the meeting did happen and Jake learned something he really shouldn’t have. Perhaps even something the Viper wouldn’t like for him to know. The chances of that happening were low, but they still existed.
Third and finally, the Viper was just weird when it came to matters regarding the First Sage. He clearly respected the man beyond anyone else Jake had ever seen the god talk about. Villy was, for all intents and purposes, a narcissistic asshole who believed he stood at the apex of the world, never acknowledging anyone as superior to himself.
A trait Jake shared, which was why they got along so well. The biggest difference just was that Villy had the actual power to back up his arrogance, while Jake still had a while before getting there.
Yet, despite the Viper’s ego, he still called the First Sage his master. He still spoke as if the old man Jake had seen teach the mortal Viper alchemy was a being beyond him that he didn’t dare claim himself superior to.
That in itself spoke volumes to what kind of man the First Sage had been, and Jake couldn’t wait to meet him assuming that was what would happen.
Also, if Jake did ultimately decide to tell the Viper after his meeting with the First Sage, he had a feeling the snake god would forgive Jake for not having shared anything beforehand. Shit, Jake could probably just make the excuse that the First Sage had been the one reaching out to Jake first, and Jake wasn’t sure if the Viper’s former master wanted Villy to know. Jake could say he just hadn’t said anything before he’d actually confirmed he was being reached out to by the First Sage and gotten permission to share details of their interactions. Always easier to ask for forgiveness rather than permission and all that.
Anyway, before Jake would even know for sure if he would meet the First Sage, he had to get a level in his profession, and the best way to do that was with some good old poison concocting.
Heading down to the lab beneath his lodge, Jake instantly felt at home as he went over to his favorite spot on the floor he liked to sit within the big glass bubble. It was just like any other spot on the floor, but this one was still the best.
He felt excited, as with quite a few levels gained recently and improved Willpower from Presence upgrading, Jake was looking forward to seeing how much better he could make his Heartrot Poison.
Ah, but before he got crafting, Jake did something extremely important as he took out his void lollipop and gave it a good lick, instantly feeling the energy enter his body as his Perception increased.
Preparations done, Jake smiled as he took out his cauldron and ingredients, humming to himself while slitting his own wrist to pour blood into the cauldron, his Alchemical Flame heating it up for some good old alchemy time!
--
Days passed as the war in the Milky Way rapidly progressed.
Alright, despite calling it a war, there was only one place where actual armies were facing off against one another. In most cases, the fighting happened between a few hundred people to a thousand people at most, as while numbers could be beneficial, most C-grade forces, like those in the Milky Way, simply didn’t have the means to utilize large formations or rituals.
Throwing weak C-grades or even D-grades at trained C-grade fighters was just needlessly tossing lives away. Even the most delusional World Leaders didn’t try to simply kill those they ruled, as doing so would lose them all the support they had left and get them readily ousted.
Now, despite most fighting happening with smaller forces, there was still that one planet that had actual armies battling it out. The planet in question was King Iludar’s homeworld that Earth had directly invaded at the onset of the galactic war. There, they had sent a few thousand C-grades initially, followed by far more from the many allied planets Earth had gathered.
The response from the other side was to do the same as fighters flooded in from all across the galaxy, ready to face off against Earth and its allies. This was the battlefield Miranda talked about when she spoke about one where the fighting could be beneficial to even the weaker participants. Many who took part had already plateaued on their Paths, and this war could be a chance for them to break through once more. That, or they would die... which, as harsh as it sounds, wouldn’t really be a loss to Earth as a whole.
This planet ended up being by far the one with the most people fighting, with there being nearly a hundred thousand on each side. Earth did have superior numbers with all their allies, and after the Holy Church backed off and stopped supporting the Ell’Hakan loyalists, the other faction simply didn’t have that many competent fighters left.
However, the Earth faction purposefully withheld forces to make it seem as if the other side had a chance and could maintain morale somewhat. To the general, the Sword Saint, this was not a battle in which he questioned whether they could win, only how many benefits they could gain from the fight.
The Sword Saint obviously didn’t take to the field himself, seeing as doing so would turn the battle into a slaughter. Singular, powerful individuals were simply too impactful in large battles, and seeing as the other side didn’t have anyone to match the Sword Saint, it would just be him flying around cutting people down until he got tired or he was out of opponents.
As the battle progressed there, he, too, wondered where the elites were, and part of the reason for this war on Iludar’s homeworld was to try and lure him there with the opportunity to fight with a home advantage. Granted, the swordsman had been spotted a few times on the planet, which could be why Iludar and the rest of those who remained loyal to him didn’t want to fight.
As the days slowly passed by, the battle was far from constant, as there were many lulls and small breaks for attempted diplomacy. Eventually, the Sword Saint didn’t even show himself any more; everything instead being handled by other members of the Noboru clan. No one knew what he was thinking about, but during the last few hours before he stopped appearing, he had looked quite deep in thought as if he'd just realized something.
--
While many planets were embroiled in battle during this time, others in the Milky Way took the opportunity to stabilize themselves internally. This privilege was primarily offered to the planets that had managed to stay entirely neutral—be it through belonging to a multiversal divine faction or simply talented leadership—or those that had allied with Earth.
Sure, they perhaps had to send some fighters to prove they were still loyal, but the World Leaders themselves and the skilled politicians and officials they commanded were free to handle internal matters.
It was evident to anyone with any insight that once the fighting stopped, the battle would simply shift from vast plains and deserts to the political arena. There were already rumors that some kind of system would be set up that recognized each individual World Leader and allowed them to remain primarily autonomous once everything was said and done.
Even so, in this union or council that they would all become part of, there was bound to be a hierarchy. If not officially – besides recognizing the supremacy of Earth – then unofficially. Even if they knew who would be at the top, the positions directly beneath Earth still looked up for grabs, many World Leaders now trying to make themselves and their planets look as good as possible to try and claim as much future influence as possible.
One of the planets that were busy preparing for this transitional process was the one ruled by the supreme Voice of the One. Everyone already knew that this was one of the planets bound to have influence, seeing as it held the record as the most populated planet in the galaxy. Moreover, their World Leader, Kindroth, had allied himself with Earth very early on and been a very involved figure, making everyone assume he would get a high position with a lot of authority and influence.
Of course, he did face some major challenges at home, primarily related to the theocracy he’d created to unite the planet as one. Trying to convince everyone that the Order of the Malefic Viper was now in charge wouldn’t be an easy matter and a task no one envied Kindroth of. Yet the elf seemed convinced he could do it, and from the looks of it, he didn’t seem wrong.
He had always been a crafty individual, after all, and he’d managed to unite his planet for a good reason. So had he made good decisions during the entire conflict with Ell’Hakan, having a strong, heavy dislike toward the Chosen from their very first meeting.
Yet perhaps he had been a bit too crafty and had made some decisions that soon would come back to haunt him. As he was busy trying to change the doctrine of the world’s religion to accept the Order of the Malefic Viper, his decisions came back to haunt him. Something that was perhaps long overdue.
While in his personal residence on top of the mountain, he heard the noises as the structure was forcefully broken into. Kindroth instantly reacted as he got up, preparing to make his escape as an aura fell over the chamber.
“My comrades are spread throughout the city, ready to act should you run,” a familiar voice echoed, making Kindroth stop in his steps as he turned toward the entrance of the chamber as a figure walked in.
Kindroth looked toward this man as he frowned. “Resorting to threats of massacring innocent civilians seems beneath you, Iludar.”
“Times have changed,” the man responded as he continued walking into the room. “Sometimes we have to use methods we would prefer to do without, but desperate situations call for desperate measures.”
Cutting through the bullshit, Kindroth looked directly at Iludar. “What exactly do you want? Because I have a hard time seeing how it would benefit you even if you had me killed or slaughtered innocents on my homeworld.”
“Fine,” Iludar didn’t delay as he looked serious. “Put me in contact with the Holy Church and the Augur... I have an offer for him.”
--
Jake smiled, satisfied as he took in a good whiff of the toxic fumes that filled the glass bubble. Palate, while still damaged, and the internal stomach remaining off-limits and barely working, still did work with its regular passive effect, instantly confirming to Jake even before he bottled up his poison that it was a good one.
It was poison powerful enough for the fumes to instantly kill any D-grade that accidentally inhaled them, and even weaker C-grades wouldn’t feel good breathing it in. And that was just the fumes... even someone around the start of mid-tier C-grade would see their lives end if they accidentally touched the blackish liquid in Jake’s cauldron, much less drank it or had it injected through a bit of stabbing.
“A really good one,” Jake said as he stuck his finger into the mixture and had a taste. Far from his first time, but this one tasted a bit sweeter than normal, and that was saying a lot, considering the mixture was always quite sweet. As for why pure death liquid was sweet? Hell if Jake knew.
All he knew was that his efforts had not just been blessed with the best concoction of Heartrot poison he’d ever made but the all-important level he’d been waiting for.
’DING!’ Profession: [Heretic-Chosen Alchemist of the Malefic Viper] has reached level 300 - Stat points allocated, +35 Free Points
’DING!’ Race: [Human (C)] has reached level 301 - Stat points allocated, +45 Free Points
It had ended up taking far less time to level up than Jake had expected, meaning he had probably been close to a level in the first place. It was good it hadn’t ended up taking him too long, though, and after Jake hurridly bottled up the concoction, Jake turned his attention to what he was the most excited about.
Focusing on Path of the Heretic-Chosen, he visualized who he wanted to meet. Closing his eyes, the image of the First Sage appeared in his mind, yet as the seconds passed... nothing.
Frowning, Jake tried to briefly imagine wanting to upgrade Fangs of the Malefic Viper, which he already had some good ideas on how to upgrade at this point, getting an instant response.
Requirements met.
Do you wish to experience the forming of a Record Fragment related to the Path of the Malefic Viper? Uses remaining: 5
Jake’s frown only deepened as he tried to focus on the First Sage again. Several seconds passed, the skill remaining silent... until suddenly, Jake felt something weird. He got several notifications at once, but before he could even see them, only one remained before him.
Requirements met.
Do you wish to experience the forming of an [Unknown]-Record Fragment related to the Path of the Malefic Viper? Uses remaining: 5
Warning, experiencing an [Unknown]-Record Fragment will consume 5 charges.
Jake breathed a sigh of relief before smiling, not having to be asked twice. Let’s fucking go.
Comments
Trumangolorian
Let's Gooooooooo!!!!!!! Frist sage time. TYFTC
Rachel Clements
TYFTC!
Max
So Kindroth is a holy church Spy on earth (or Something Like that)? I think it was Said His god Had a Connection to a weakling god in the Holy church but how could kindroth have a direct contact to Jacob / the augur ? Nice chapter thanks !!!
Joshua Little
Thanks for the chapter.
IcsMan
I think we’re both right, his control and range will for sure improve significantly that the limits of C grade when using his Pulse won’t nearly be as hurtful. However, I believe you are also right to predict it will be worse in scale as a B grade. An excessive use of a B-grade Pulse will for sure outstrip that of a C-grade Pulse, but the limits of the C-grade Pulse will no longer be negatively affecting Jake. He just has the B-grade equivalent by that point. And who knows, maybe once he is A or S grade his pulse could scour entire solar systems or even galaxies once he reaches godhood
Chloe
Tyftc
Jeff McCulley
Remember what Bertram told Jake, to bring g his friends when he came? Jake didn’t understand why he’d need help? Well, the elites are setting themselves up to be wrapped up with a bow when Jake & Co show up where Jacob has the lantern.
Jeff McCulley
Look at next chappy or two. Yes, that’s a spoiler?
Rewdan
Another great read, thanks Zogarth
Lizy Flore
“….Also, for those wondering... yes, I will take some time off around Christmas and New Year. Still unsure when or how much.” On one of his latest book-announcements, on discord.
J W
Wait holiday? Zog can't take a holiday until shirt gets back from his. I refuse to have two novels paused at the same time. I will throw a tantrum and it will be glorious
Krispy sock
Was it stated anywhere Zogs holiday schedule?
Sam
Just means we have no life and can quickly look up the references. Or that we have read the story too many times. :)
Roy
let's fucking gooo!
Ty Cooper
Love it when people can spit out all the info proper reference style
Red45jimster
Not sure the way it's worded
Razz
I think I missed the mentions then. I remember the jokes about Jake putting things in his storage necklace and forgetting about them and wondering if this might have happened.
Mat
Is the change not indicating that the skill now works on records outside the legacy skills of the Viper?
Mat
Does it not take time for the preferred grade of soul flame to appear. We are still less than 7 years after Nevermore
Mat
Interesting question. Two things of note: 1. Titles can upgrade, as Jake showed when he created Eternal Shadow. 2. Nevermore titles will be kept no matter how short one holder the title for and these evaluations are done after one completed the run. So from this I think Jake would have gotten the title EH had and on Yips death he would have upgraded to his current title. I think rewards would have been lost
AwesomeMug box
One it’s probably going to get worse in b grade because it’s going to expand and two I forgot bloodlines can’t be involved in transcendence
Thomas Grimshaw
I'm pretty sure it was mentioned in the nevermore chapters that any time spent on top of a leaderboard would get you that title, so I believe if the top one was removed, then 2nd place would get the title.
Endern
Yeah, Jake would be first. But would his Title improve? We know that Nevermore Titles don't downgrade if someone overcomes you on them. So I think the Titles are not dynamic, but rewarded when someone finishes their C-grade run and remain static after that. YoY's Transcendence is the exception, because he stole those records.
Chase Burton
Tftc!
Ty Cooper
The all time leaderboard only showed living all stars. So yes if Jake was second he would be bumped up to number 1 after yip's death. So gwendy the fire mercenary god took his old placement back.
Rezkin
I can't wait to see this interaction!
Numbzy
Mondays chapter is already too short.
IcsMan
He only gets the headaches when he uses it excessively. He can do a few pulses without hurting his head. And I’m sure once he hits B-grade it’ll have less of a negative impact. B-Grade is barely 50 levels away so definitely something to look forward next year (I hope lol)
brjenness
I checked. He was with Neil when Jake teleported in.
brjenness
When was the last time William checked the karmic ties to kindreth? Where is William? Was he one of the two there when Jake returned?
brjenness
I struggle to see iludar as a threat to Jake or SS. Kinda hoping he does get transported to earth right into Miranda's trap, sky whaley, some of the strongest beasts, and strongest former slaves. Let the b team get some records.
Draven Leal
TYFTC
Endern
YoY stole it. It was mentioned during the MV vs YoY chapters by Minaga.
Richard Loveless
Another question, did Yip actually come in first or did he use that transcendent skill of his to steal the title and position from the one who actually did it.
brjenness
I believe once the title is awarded it will not be improved. Leaderboard will update however.
Endern
A bit of a late question: Would Jake have gotten the Title for the top of the All-Star Leaderboard after YoY died if he finished second? Or the titles are awarded when someone finishes Nevermore? I would say the second is more probable what are the opinions on it?
Alejandro Piña
Exactly
The Uub
This could be, given the propensity of light affinities on his planet, and the existence of different factions within the Holy Church.
The Uub
Oh don't even say it, man. Giving ol' Zog ideas?
The Uub
It's already been explained that Transcendances are "claimed" as the one getting the skil achieves enlightenment in a situation.
The Uub
You aren't supposed to "like" edging. It's pure masochism. Just like reading today's story, knowing ahead of time it was going to be the cliff of cliffs.
The Uub
Oddly enough, Stormild knew that Jake was in contact with the First Sage, and knew that another meeting had been planned.
Beemoss
Tftc
Naotsugu97
Ain’t no cliff like a Friday cliff!
Arieh Sochaczevski
I’m guessing that Iludar will team up with the local Church to defend against Jake, giving him a good battle. I don’t think it will make him an enemy of the Church as a whole, though; Jacob (Adam) has already brought up the idea of church factions, so I’m sure that will come into it.
Tr0LLach
It would be funny if they tried, only to get solo'd by Miranda upon entering her Witch's Domain.
Jorge
Thanks!
jord
LETS FUCKING GO!
Riley, Glutton of All the Foods
I don't think you're dumb, but the missing elites were found. They went to shiny elf world.
brjenness
Humorous, thought provoking, outrageous...all far more appreciated in here then accuracy. Leave the concerns for accuracy for the academics. Ever hear someone say, "Let's go hang out with the know it alls, they are so much fun."
Sam
Book 8, Chapter 76- The Library of a Sage is where The First Sage is first noted to see Jake. Then Jake receives a message on his upgraded boots in book 9, Chapter 55- Mysteries & Intrigue and then in Chapter 852- Nevermore: Mysterious Better Boots, he gets a message from the First Sage directly (we assume as all it says is A Sage) giving him directions for a meet up.
Azayrian105
Stormild knew him. I bet money on that. The last time those two met she told Jake to say hi to their shared friend when they next meet and I swear it had to do with the First Sage.
Thenais
WE cliffs are the best cliffs
Hayden Leech
It’s a cliff… ON A CLIFF!
Arieh Sochaczevski
You’re right @The Dregs, it did specify that he bottled it up. That’s almost too bad. @Corvid: I was thinking that maybe something to do with his aura would have an effect, or maybe a 5x powered vision would cause him to spill it… I just liked the idea that it was left out, and figured something would go sideways in one way or another. Too bad he’s a responsible brewer of deadly poison.
Clint
He’s mentioned it a few times. I’d bet he gets to it before B-grade. Looking forward to potentially seeing Abramoz (sp?) again, and learning about his advanced techniques with soulflame. Those seem ideal for Jake.
Asher Mack
Where and when let’s meet up and make it happen
Asher Mack
Forbidden Knowledge and Villy’s transcendence are the only things that make his bloodline great and not utter garbage
Tony Breckenridge
dammit it’s Friday 😆
Terrence White
Multiple cliffs at once is pure torture
Sailesh Kumar Kumar
TFTC
Luke Scheffe
The boots have records related to primordials. But unless all the primordials are progenitors, there’s no way that they have all interacted with the boots.
Trevor Mergen
I wonder if all the missing elites are going to try to take out Jake when they think he is injured and earth’s other elites are off fighting. Possibly finding him right as he finishes talking to the Sage. They want a deal with the church where they get protection if they kill jake. P.S. I am aware I am probably wrong and forgetting a bunch of stuff no need to point out how dumb I am. lol
Trevor Mergen
Thanks!
Luke Scheffe
That was just a theory from patreons. It was never indicated in story that he did.
Accio123
My guess is that my Eversmile used his transcendence at some point on him after he died, and only villy remembers because of his bloodline he got from the first sage. Since the karmic ties linking all the primordials are to the boots rather than the first sage himself, the possibility is still there.
Luke Scheffe
He’s checking it fairly regularly. It’s just not on screen.
Sal
I don’t think it’s relevant to the current story. I would assume once he gets back to the order, he’ll check it
Matt Spratte
Let's fucking Go!!!!!!!!! I was wondering where the cliff was! WOOOOO! monday will be LIT!!!
Andrew P
I think Jake's boots had karmic links to all of them, bit none other than villy had any memories of him.
Razz
Wonder how long it will be before Jake remembers to check the soul flame world he has that he got back in nevermore.
joel southard
Nice thank you for the chapter
NovaZero
Call him edgelord. It's technically the same thing just cheeky.
Numbzy
He's was shown next to EH previously. He was Kindroth for EH.
NovaZero
It's like a scale only in reverse and you can use it for goodies.
Sarianne Roodenburg
Looking forward to Monday.
James Cobb
Kindroth probably thinks he is betraying Jake. He is in fact making Jake's life much easier. Dude is going to make a pact with HC. HC is going to make their entire elite squad of thousands or whatever guard the resurrection. Jake's going to show up and be like thanks kill them all and stop it.
Hunter
First sage time. I don’t remember if this was a thing but I feel like I remember it. Didnt the first sage have a relationship with all of the primordials? Him being a manifestation of the system just makes too much sense.
The Dregs
Nice, I’m pretty sure he said he quickly bottled it though. Maybe I’m remembering wrong.
Jose Reyna
TFTC!!!!
Hotep Saxis
Love the story. This chapter was a little on the clunky side in terms of writing. Mostly around the middle, we don’t know enough about King Iludar for his showing up on Kindroths world to make much sense.
Red45jimster
Ok wasn't sure if it was like that before or if he would be viewing something different non related to villy
ABTelford
Yes but then the skill upgraded and changed
Red45jimster
Didn't it used to be do you wish to experience the legacy of the malific viper not experience the forming of a record fragment not sure why but it is throwing me off not sure what to expect
Stephen Heng
Mmmm weekend cliffhangers 🤤
Ender419
I think that the sword saint already arrived by himself to the planet and was waiting for Iludar to make his move against Kindroth so he can mop up these so called elites. And it doesn’t surprise me Kindroth is actually part of the Holy Church just one of the factions that may or may not align itself with the Holy Mother. Great chapter and looking forward to next week’s round of chapters.
AwesomeMug box
I know but what if they made so that he didn’t get headaches when he uses his sphere of perception
IcsMan
Transcendents are more or less on the same scale as those with bloodlines. However, using such a skill normally comes at detrimental costs. For example, the sword saint can manipulate time (I’m summarizing his transcendent skill) to exponentially increase power and lethal of his strikes to an impossible level at the cost of levels. So each time after he uses his full skill he has to regain the levels he lost in correspondence to the increase of power he obtained temporarily. They are as rare and valuable as bloodlines, but the system can somewhat affect them as opposed to bloodlines. Hope this kinda helps
JJB4345_80_815
Yes, thank you for the chappy Zogarth!
Azazel
Desolate Child
Azazel
That’s what I thought too but Jake will eventually find out about Kin’s role in Desolate Child and kill him
Jamison Schneider
That or Kindroth unleashes the reformed desolation on King Illy 😏
Jorge
What’s a transcendent scale?
Azazel
“Thanks For The Cliffhanger”
Azazel
Well push me off a Cliff and call me Hanger..
Alejandro Piña
Well this is what a good edging feels like… “I hate it” TFTC
Rob Lyon
Everybody thinks he's on the Kings planet but remember it said he hadn't been seen for quite some time Plus kindroths an ally so he can teleport there with the prima vessels fairly quickly. But if King lul does go to the auger it makes Jake's decision even easier The church is harboring enemies of his. Honestly it could be Jacob's plan to limit innocent deaths in the galaxy And even if Jacob dies he still got two resurrections in the bag. Plus I think Jacob is still tentatively on Jake's side and doesn't want to see the Cheeto bastard and his bloodline come back anyway.
Frederik
Na I think jake wouldn’t want to be given a trancendens it would be more benifivial to create one himself that is perfectly suited for his path or the first sage helps jake create his own like he helped villy create his "knowledge skill"(cant rememberthe name)
Anthony Smith
Cliff King Strikes Again
Corvid
Oh no, you're right! It might spoil if he left it out and ruin the flavor!
AwesomeMug box
Give Jake a transcendent skill’, please!!!
Darshar Griffonmane
I'm thinking more along the lines that Jake's path is to challenge higher. Plus Villy is very much hands off on Jake and his path. Plus plenty of beings out there that can be damn spiteful and aim at Jake just cause he's got the hype in the multiverse at the moment. They may not care if they die/faction dies if they take out Jake with them.
KollegvomMirgan
I don't think it would have been better if had met the first sage already. The cliff would have been very bad too, as there is no way the encounter only lasts one chapter xD
Lawrence Dillon
Ahhh the good old cliff
kingofshibainu
Yes!! Cliff as expected but let's go!!!
J W
Nooooooooooooooooooo... damn weekend
ABTelford
So, looks like king Iludar and his group are going to end up with the holy church a cementing the church as an enemy to Jake. Or the Sword Saint will track them and finish them off first, but that would be too boring. 😁. I am very much looking forward to Jake’s meeting with the first sage but my desire for Ell Cheeto to be completely wiped off the face of existence is stronger so…this doesn’t feel like a bad cliffhanger for me. I’m betting Jake gets “given” a transcendent skill.
Vinstro
That's his secret, every chapter is a cliff-hanger 😉
Cole Kerns
I thought it was 290
Clint
What betrayal? All we’ve seen is Kindroth getting threatened. Even putting Iludar in touch with the HC seems like it’s in keeping with Jake’s plans. I’d guess he’ll both make the introduction and tell Miranda about it, or perhaps ask her for permission first.
Miguel Gutierrez
Seems like the FS will notice his transcendent skill used on Jake's soul. Oh theories... I can't wait. Thank you!
James Evans
It wasn’t really a meeting but it was during another one of these visions. villy couldn’t get the system to create or help with creating a skill. the fs used a transcendence to help him and it pulled jake in as well. the fs said something like you shouldn’t be here and he was ejected.
Clint
C-grade Skill selection is 230, 260, 290, 320.
Mat
What? Earth & Jake have benefited a lot from Kindroth. With Miranda as Jake’s right hand, I expect Kindroth to be the left.
Ty Cooper
I don't remember book and chapter but it was while in the in the vision where the FS uses one of his transcendent abilities to help Villy make sagasity. (99% sure i spelled that wrong). Right as Jake was about to rewind the vission the FS noticed him and kicked him out.
Naomi Roberts
You just love sitting in your corner and listening to us whine, don’t you? Brat!! Awesome as always.
Admiral Dakbar
I always sigh after the Friday cliffhanger having to wait till Monday to find out what happens. BUT THIS ONE IS A STEP TOO FAR!!!!!!! What the hell am I supposed to do till Monday now? Think about the meeting with the first sage all weekend? Yeah ok, count me in
Lucy
Tyftc Zog, can’t wait for FS meeting! Also could anyone please tell me when Jake kinda met FS? I don’t really remember what they spoke about lol
Arieh Sochaczevski
Thanks for the chapter! A few days ago I commented on how a certain chapter left me feeling let down rather than excited. This is the opposite. This chapter ending here leave me excited for the next one, and looking forward to it. On a different note: shouldn’t he bottle that poison before he goes away? Something could go wrong (or right?) if he leaves it out.
Tommy
TFTC
James Faulkner
Tftc!
Rewdan
Thanks Zogarth, I’m looking forward to Monday.
Shai182
TFTC! And the cliffs keep coming
Lonnie
They want to bargain safety for being back up for the auger. Which Jacob will say yes so Jakes opponents will all be in the same spot. Which leads to less suffering in the long run which is Jacobs goal
SilverSentry
Yes! Everyone else (evesmile included) forget any conversation that includes the first sage. Jake and Villy are the only ones that remember him, iirc. It talks about it during that chapter where Jake upgraded the boots. Because apparently all the primordial have somehow interacted with them in some form in the past. I could be wrong, but I'm pretty sure that's how the chapter sums up.
SilverSentry
Is it weird though? Their only interest was in his (orange fucker) bloodline. They have no reason to stay in contact or help now that they have what they want. Those loyal to EH might be pissed that they're resurrecting him in such a way.
KenTX325
Ch 893. “In general, you shouldn’t talk openly about the First Sage with anyone. In fact, don’t talk about him at all, not with me either, unless I ask about something specific,”
SilverSentry
🤣🤣🤣 he's blessed by a primordial and hates the way the gods jerk everyone around. I don't see that happening. The reason why it works with his patron is he can learn the concepts of time bit isn't forced to do anything. That's not how it works with the church.
Erick
Wasn’t Jake supposed to have a skill selection for his class when hit 300 as well?
BlackRazaras
Thanks for the chapter
Lynderyn
Tuesday or Wednesday, Monday is going to be the Saint showing up to foil the “Voice of the One” betraying Jake et al by joining the church.
Clint
True, but the flip side is it’s probably safer to talk about since any eavesdropper will instantly forget.
Clint
Or better — FS’s method of creating transcendent skills.
Clint
The weird thing is that EH’s general and second in command has no way yo contact the Church. At least if we take his words at face value.
alejandro jimenez
Nice cliffhanger. Now if you will excuse me. Ima go loose it while I wait to days for the next one. TYFTC
Ctrl Alt Dust
I think you mean, "Let's fucking wait for a few days"
Andromeda Adams
A triple cliffhanger! Dang! What happens with the sword saint, and the other elite? What is Kindroth deal? Last, but not least. Jake meeting the first sage “unknown”! Lots to look forward to! Tyftc!
Ty Cooper
Isn't SS on the King lul's planet at the moment? I don't think they'd bring him back to there. They will probably take him to the augar on whatever planet he is on.
Kt-x
Thanks for the chapter!! Can't wait for next week!
BB8ALREADY
Wouldn't be surprised if SS swoops in and saves him
Ty Cooper
It would be hilarious if Kindroth got the auger and king lull in one spot to release desolate child killing them both making Jake's life easier
SmokeJam
We will see if it is an actual betrayal. For now it is simply being forced to make contact with an at the moment officially former hostile faction, Jake hasn't made his intentions public yet. While still being shady, he has the benefit of doubt due to being effectively held hostage.
Justin Moen
Why must we drop a massive cliff hanger ON A FRIDAY!?! I have to wait till Monday now to meet the sage! Zogaarrrttthhhhhh!! You’re on my shit list and I’m putting in an official complaint with Santa!
j
I have been curious of his motives as well, I'm thinking Zog was trying to push us in the direction of having doubts in him but, that may all be a very clever ploy too. We still don't know who went and retrieved the Desolute Child of Loss.
Aaditya Ravindran
If every chapter has some sort of a cliffhanger, then you technically won't need to break your head trying to align it with Fridays lol.
Mike_L
TFTC
Mike_L
I remember the bit about forbidden knowledge but I cant remember what specifically was forbidden. what was it? was it just the First Sage in general?
Loststar7
TFTC, been waiting for this 😁
NovaZero
Or Jake would use them to train. He's high tier C now so if they're early he might be fine
Ty Cooper
I have been wondering when Kindroth would double cross Jake. Apparently soon as someone threatened his life and people. I haven't liked Kindroth from the beginning and have been waiting to see how much he has dug his grave. To much shady business and it will all come crashing down on your head.
NovaZero
Or get apassive effect slapped on to path of heretic chosen allowing him some of the first sage's bloodline benefits
Nate Slusher
Wow, happy weekend everyone🤣😋
SilverSentry
Master of the cliff hanger. Thank you for the chapter. Kindroth playing both sides hmm? I wonder if he is partially responsible for the false God and the death of the king. Probably not, but just a thought.
Ira White
Jake's about to get an admin or mod account for the system lmao
IntenseSushi
😩
Johnny_B
How does he do it, to always end Fridays in a cliff?
Ira White
Pretty sure the bright one is some A-hole from the church
Sammot
Nah Jake is gonna kill lots of b grades. And then like always one shot a b grade as a final!
Michael
You know, I kinda knew it was gonna be a cliff hanger on either Jake getting a hello from the first sage or this, and now I'm practically counting the seconds until monday
Frost1005
Tftc
Josh Hackney
LETS…. FUCKING…. GO!!!!!!!!
Cory Sauls
First sage baby. LFG!! TFTC!
David
Argh!! Do you PLAN these ungodly cliffhangers!?!? Lol TYFTC!
Sam
Why does iludar think kindroth can put him in touch with the holy church? Was kindroth playing both sides and really was the one who collected the remains of the false god
JJMand
Zog left us hanging of Everest this weekend.
Devillelouch
Iludar is about to get sacrificed to Jake and Miranda. Maybe the Sword Saint too, hard to tell with the final sentence. Fallen King gets to go I on Holy Church. Next week is First Sage and war wrap up(or majority).
Phasmatic7
Thankies zogie
Kris Piskorski
if B's attack Jake before jake is in B Villy would destroy their factions in an instant
Red45jimster
About to learn a transcendence skill i think
Jonathan Lees
Here we go…
Lay Nkay
Thanks for the chapter ☺️
Matthias
Tftc
Bi-Dailey
TFTC
KenTX325
Another reason to not talk about 1 sage with Villy. Villy told Jake not to after he figured out it was forbidden knowledge and after talking to Ever smile.
Lizy Flore
Thanks for the chapter! So excited to finally meet the Sage 😁
Paulo Furlaneto
Tftc
NiceTryMate
Ahh, the sagely cliff, indeed. Anyways, tftc Zoggy!
Darshar Griffonmane
So we are still getting ripple effects from the two duels, transition into a possible c-grade war with the Holy Church and finally a Possible (through probable!) interaction with the First Sage. Very exciting! We also just might be getting into range for the first few low ranking B's (when the universe opens back up) of attempting assassinations or challenges of Jake as he moves into high C grade. tyftc!
Patrick Ralston
It's a skill every 30 levels
Gavin
We always knew it was gonna happen but here we are being clowns acting shocked 😂
Sargon Yami
always the evil cliffs....
Darshar Griffonmane
I think that was in d-grade?
eatingpitza314
fucking finally its happening and yay cliffhanger
Jordan joyce
I'm looking forward to next week's chappies but tyftc x
Klown Keidra
He had 3 charges when he got the riddle, it was something like "when 3 becomes 5, come see me" or the like.
Devillelouch
tyfc
Matthew Lemon
He gets a skill every 30 levels. The charges are every 20
EkkiEkkiEkkiEkkiPtang
You're thinking of skill selections I think, not the Path charges
Alexander C Hyde
Jake could say he just hadn’t said anything before he’d actually confirmed he was being reached out to (by)be the First Sage and gotten permission to share details of their interactions.
Lizy Flore
It’s a new charge every twenty levels. New skills are every thirty levels, though.
C0bra$
Thank u for the story
Jordan Rogers
Am i mis-remembering this
Jordan Rogers
Question I thought it was three charges and he only got one every 30 levels v?
Staudi
Thank you for the chapter !
Connor
Thanks for the chapter
David W. Baijense
Nice. Tyftc!
Jordan Rogers
Yay
