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Chapter 931 - The Prima Guardian Event Begins
🕑 Added 2024-06-07 11:12:03 +0000 UTCCountless planets across the ninety-third universe got this message at the exact same time. Countless planets were steeling themselves to face what many believed would be the final system event of the early period of the newly initiated universe… all waiting to realize their fates and to see if they were viable to continue existing going forward.
Some faced this challenge with excitement, expectations, and a bright look toward the future. Others with doubt, fear, and even a sense of helplessness, as they doubted they stood a chance against whatever monster would arrive. Alliances did help, but not every galaxy had powerful alliances. Some had even come into conflict with other planets already, killing all hopes of working together.
No matter what, one thing was clear: this system event would determine the fate of many planets. If they would become worlds ruled by enlightened individuals or one with monsters in charge. Millions of civilizations would fall, as planets would be overrun by Prima Guardians who would then take charge of the Planetary Pylon, making it a world hostile to the enlightened.
In some ways, this could be viewed as a test if the populations of every planet had reached a satisfactory power level, or were due for a reset. Perhaps new enlightened races would appear there in the future, or maybe they wouldn’t.
Each galaxy had different circumstances, but one stood out more than any other. A galaxy with not one, but two Chosen of pinnacle gods in it, with people who were not only the strongest C-grades of this generation but of all generations in the history of the multiverse – at least if one went by the Nevermore Leaderboards.
While the vast majority of galaxies had borderline zero divine attention, the same couldn’t be said about the Milky Way, which had all eyes on it to see what many believed would be yet another showdown between the two Chosen, who had recently also faced off in Nevermore.
It was a chance for Ell’Hakan to reclaim some of the prestige he had lost in Nevermore… or for the Chosen of the Malefic One to fully prove his superiority. Some would argue this competition wasn’t entirely fair, though, as this wasn’t a one-on-one duel, but each Chosen had a whole swath of allies. And especially when it came to these allies, there was an imbalance.
Even the gods couldn’t agree on who had the advantage, though. Because one side had the entire Prima Guardian Alliance… while Earth had Earth.
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Ell’Hakan flew to the exact spot the Prima Guardian would arrive at, followed by thirty other people. Five of them were from his own planet, while the rest of them hailed from the Prima Guardian Alliance. They were the strongest of their own planets, and while none truly reached the peak level, many were quite strong in their own rights.
Tens of thousands of elites from the Prima Guardian Alliance had also arrived to help secure the perimeter, limiting the damage the system event could cause. As the leader of the alliance, it was only to be expected he would make use of his position.
Their plan was quite simple. They had gathered this elite team to take down the Prima Guardian on Ell’Hakan’s planet first, before they would move to others, taking down Prima Guardians and regular Primas one after another. The teleportation network provided by the system allowed them to teleport between every member planet incredibly simply, if a bit limited, due to each planet only generally having one teleporter. This was heavily remedied by effective teleportation networks on the different planets, but it could be a pain, especially on the less developed worlds where the alliance had less time to put down solid networks.
On the many respective planets of the alliance, they had also enacted protocols to condense and secure the populace, so even if the elites of the planet were gone, the damage would be minimized. Some defenders did also remain on each planet, but just enough to handle a few wayward Primas.
It was quickly confirmed these Prima Guardians would always appear nearly directly on the other side of the planet from where most enlightened lived, which was both a curse and a blessing. A blessing because it meant the Primas wouldn’t reach the enlightened within a short period and likely be very scattered once they did, and a curse because it meant going to face off against the Prima Guardian would take longer in pure travel time.
Time was certainly a big constraint in this event, but it didn’t bother Ell’Hakan too much. He had already designated the planets with the least usefulness and low populations, and it was only to be expected some couldn’t be saved. Not even the greatest hero could save everyone every time. Sacrifices would also only make those he did save view him more favorably, as they could directly see the unfortunate fate of those who didn’t get his help.
Refocusing, he soon arrived at the spot where the Prima Guardian would land together with his elite team who began setting down a formation. As he stood there, he felt the belief of the planet and all other planets he had also begun to influence coursing through his body. He looked up as the sun’s rays warmed and empowered his body, the twin moons hidden right now but always there. As one would expect of parents looking after their child.
He felt strong and confident in his plan. Besides, Earth, the planet belonging to the Chosen of the Malefic One, was ultimately still only one planet. Ell’Hakan had the powers of hundreds behind him. Smiling, he felt it was almost a certainty.
We shall be the ones to claim first blood. We have to.
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Back on Earth, no one even seemed to be thinking about some grand universe-wide competition as they were too busy doing their own thing.
With it now fully confirmed that the spot Jacob had picked out was indeed where the Prima Guardian would appear, everyone got to work making their own preparations. The Sword Saint painted a picture of the desert to allow him to teleport back there should something unforeseen happen, Carmen did some small ritual and sacrificed some bones, Arnold began to send out drones and even shot up small satellite-like things, Maria prepared arrows by infusing them with firebombs, Caleb began charging what looked like small bombs, and Casper spread out traps in the area… everyone did something.
Jake also prepared his own Protean Arrow despite not knowing the exact nature of what they would face. He wanted to make a rather basic arrow that would work against most things, so it ended up consisting primarily of purely destructive arcane energy. It was far from ideal, and he could have made a better one if he could confirm what kind of creature the Prima could be. He chose to go with the most all-purpose one, though, because he didn’t want to risk making some arrow specialized in killing flesh and blood creatures only for some large elemental to appear, making Jake look like a complete moron when his arrow would fly harmlessly straight through its body.
Vesperia also did her thing. She sent out practically all of her C-grade drones in one direction where she had been assigned to make a defensive line, keeping only her four Queen’s Guards with her for this battle. Even the Royal Guards were too weak to be of proper help during the fight that was to come without getting the way, so they joined the regular drones. This section she would be in charge of was definitely one of the most robust ones, showing Vesperia indeed was a one-woman army in that she could literally summon an army.
A few people didn’t have anything to prepare at all. The Fallen King simply floated there while Eron was reading a small book on a summoned chair. Sylphie was also just flying around, getting a feel for the area, occasionally complaining about how still the wind was in the desert.
After around fifty minutes of preparation and relaxation, as the boss grew ever nearer, yet another system message appeared before every person on the planet. It was finally the “real” announcement of the event.
The Prima Guardian Event Shall Begin Shortly.
From the vastness of space, a Prima Vessel Is bound for Earth, carrying with it Primas who have been empowered within the Seal of the Exalted Prima and the Prima Guardian itself. Seek out where it lands and prepare to fight, flee, and defend what is worth protecting, or find any other strategy to face the Guardian. Do this with the knowledge you have time.
The Prima Guardian will be sealed within the Prima Vessel for the first 1000 days after arrival. Each day that passes, the Prima Guardian shall break one of the chains sealing it, expending some of its power to regain its freedom. While sealed, the Prima Guardian cannot leave the Prima Vessel, and none can enter the Vessel either, except for the Key Holder carrying the First Key (current World Leader, Jake Thayne).
Even as the Prima Guardian remains sealed, the Primas that have arrived alongside it shall roam free, bringing with them their armies. Defend, attack, and hunt down every Prima, knowing that every slain Prima empowers the remaining seals on the Prima Guardian, forcing it to expend even more energy to regain its freedom, thus making it weaker once fully unsealed.
Once the Prima Guardian is free, it shall seek to hunt down the other Key Holder and claim the Planetary Pylon. After 5 years of the Prima Guardian’s release, the barrier protecting Earth’s Planetary Core will naturally disperse, allowing any with a key to claim it. Current Key Holders on Earth: Jake Thayne. Prima Guardian of Earth (upon arrival).
Due to the exceptional performance of Earth in prior system events and the number of Primas slain during the first period of this event, the Prima Guardian is significantly more powerful than usual. The hundreds of chains broken before time from the slain Primas allow the Prima Guardian to absorb the Records and energies while expending less energy to break free overall.
The faster the Prima Guardian is slain, the greater the reward. Once the Prima Guardian has been slain, Earth will naturally be enrolled in the Prima Guardian Alliance. Participating in the alliance is entirely voluntary but may result in improved event rewards.
Let the true battle for who shall ultimately claim dominion of the Planetary Pylon begin.
WARNING: Should the Key Holder choose to enter the Prima Vessel before the 1000 days are over, all seals limiting the Prima Guardian are instantaneously broken, and the Prima Guardian is set free. If the Prima Guardian is unsealed before all chains are broken, it will not expend any of its saved-up power doing so, leaving it far more powerful. Caution is heavily advised.
All rewards from this event shall be given once all Prima Guardians of the Milky Way Galaxy have been slain or at the event’s natural expiration five years after all Prima Guardians have been released. Rewards are based both on the performance of every individual and the planet’s performance as a whole.
Prima Guardian Arrival: 9:57
Just as this message came, Jake felt something. A faint sliver of energy had gathered, and when Jake looked at the back of his hand, a small golden glowing sigil had appeared. Instantly, he knew this was the key spoken about in the system message. One part of what would ultimately allow him to unlock the barrier around the Planetary Pylon, with the other one held by the Prima Guardian.
Everyone quickly read the system message while gathering around, and Jake felt all eyes turn to him. Jake just gave a knowing smile. ”I don’t think it needs to be said, right? I’m storming head-first into that Prima Vessel the second I can to free the damn thing. No way we’re waiting a thousand days.”
No one said anything, as this was entirely what they had expected. The system even directly told them that killing the Prima Guardian as quickly as possible would lead to better rewards, and everyone else knew that the system always put a lot of stock on things like being the first to do something.
And there was no fucking way Jake or anyone else wanted to risk someone like Ell’Hakan snagging the first kill. Jake could almost imagine the smug fuck standing somewhere, with a dumb smile on his face, feeling all confident.
Besides… unsealing the Prima Guardian fast would make it stronger, resulting in a more difficult fight, and difficult fights were more fun. Honestly, there were only upsides!
Floating over, the Fallen King regarded Jake and saw the glowing symbol on his hand. ”Do you intend to enter yourself? If the key can be transferred, perhaps it would be better if someone else goes, and you can make distance to strike more efficiently.”
”Maybe I can transfer it, but I see no reason to even try,” Jake said, shaking his head. ”Say this Prima Guardian turns out to be far more dangerous than we believe, I think it’s best I’m the one going into this Vessel. Outside of Eron, I’m the one who’s the hardest to take down, and out of everyone, I’m the one who can escape the easiest while not dying in the process.”
There was also the fact that Jake’s danger sense would warn him before things even got too dangerous. He truly believed that out of everyone, it was best if he was the one to enter. Besides, as the World Leader, he had to take responsibility and risk sometimes, right?
”Your logic is sound, very well,” the Fallen King simply said.
”Ree?” Sylphie questioned, flying over.
”No, I’ll enter alone,” Jake shook his head.
”Ree…” Sylphie screeched a bit sadly as Carmen went over and comforted the bird with a pat on the head. Jake got a look from Vesperia, but he decided now wasn’t the time.
The entire strike team stood together, ready to face what was to come as the timer slowly ticked down until finally…
Prima Guardian Arrival: 0:01
Jake stared up into the cloudless sky as he saw beyond the atmosphere of the planet. There, something warped. Bent. Space itself seemed to collapse in upon itself for a brief moment as reality shattered. Pure darkness remained… until something emerged from this newly formed hole in space.
Something grayish and metallic floated out and began to accelerate straight down toward Earth. It was shaped almost like an egg, with perfectly smooth sides and not a single opening anywhere. The entire thing was at least a few kilometers long and wide, making it about the size Jake would have expected, if maybe a little on the smaller side, considering the many Primas it had to transport alongside their armies.
Even from this distance, Jake could tell with utter certainty that no attack he or anyone else on Earth was capable of could leave a single mark on what he was certain was the Prima Vessel.
The gap in space behind it closed just as quickly as it had come, as the Prima Vessel began flying faster and faster down toward Earth. Soon, it reached the atmosphere as it began to burn, but it effortlessly broke through every layer in its ceaseless descent.
”Be ready, everyone,” the Sword Saint said, one hand on his sword as they all stood there and looked at it descending, with it about to land only a few kilometers ahead of them. Everything was ready as the desert lit up from the burning metal vessel coming down like a meteor, until finally, the impact.
A massive wave of sand and wind rushed past them as the shockwave washed over them, with barriers of magic sprung already up to absorb some of the impact. All of them stood still, except for one person who was already charging forward before the Prima Vessel had even hit the ground.
Because Jake wasn’t even going to wait for the sand to settle or the Prima Vessel to cool down, as he stormed toward it, the symbol on his hand glowing as a small opening appeared towards its base.
At the same time, many more openings appeared all over the Vessel. Hundreds of them at once began to spew out creatures, with the first one exiting right as Jake entered the Prima Vessel and triggered the final boss fight to claim the Planetary Pylon of Earth.
Comments
Dani
Jake about to spawn trap the poor guardian 🤣
TheSDH90 .
Starting the fight before it even begins lol
Olof Karlsson
Thanks for the chapter!
Matthew Avery
Yup. Although we've been told by the author he doesn't care what we think. Story be storying though.
Scott Storm
I think you need to calm down on the exaggerated number syndrome, the would not be “millions of civilisations” otherwise you would end up with millions of top level geniuses instead of the 5-10 this story can support. Remember most planets pre-system cannot support life and thus no civilisation.
KenTX325
I think Sandy has the potential to be a super weapon. Think go anywhere, even protected areas, drop off an army, while being heavy armored. Drop your best warriors behind enemy lines. I could see people being scared of this legendary creature arriving in their system.
Mats
It would be funny if Jake and the rest ended up saving menny of the world's I el's alliance. (for the rewords of course) and they switch sides. 🤔
DasGoat622
Yes but you also have to take into account Jake’s path and skills. The stronger the opponent and the more difficult the fight the better the results. And a lot of skills benefit from fighting enemies much stronger than him. This is just training for when he has to fight actual gods. Let’s be honest EH probably needs a galaxy’s worth of energy to fight Jake on equal footing.
Jeff McCulley
Why does Jake need to use the key? It opens the Planetary Pylon.
Austin Gillespie
Also semi related, but this also got me thinking about Yip’s stat focus since for example the Viper has shown his willpower is insane, being able to unmake someone with a word. I bet Yip is going to turn out to be very willpower focused, forcing his will and his narrative onto the multiverse. Cool to see how some of these more utility type stats could be used to be op, like Jake’s perception
Peter Smith
How entertaining do you think it would be if every prima is customized for the worlds they land on. Like EH gets a robotic or golem style Prima with little to no emotions, just directives, while earths... Well... I dont think there really is a major weakness for earth... Jakes weakness is social interaction, but Sword Grandpa makes up for that, Sword Grandpa would be overwhelmed by swarms if the regenerated, but the Fallen King deals natural soul damage... Like this is going to either be a really overpowered monkey, or a shapeshifter that doesnt know it can't hide...
Austin Gillespie
While reading EH’s perspective in this chapter I realized I was immediately thinking about how Jake will be spun in the narrative and how much he will play into his given role. And then it hit me that that might be the most insidious thing about Yip’s and EH’s paths. The more you try to subvert their role in the narrative and keep them from being the good guy, the more you naturally play into it and step onto their home turf. Honestly pretty brilliant, and really difficult to fight without sheer overwhelming power
DirePants
During the tutorial? I thought he defeated them all himself? I know after that Carmen and gang went after a few. But my curiosity still stands: will the PG be based on the strongest person on the planet or nah?
Jeff McCulley
Oh, gotcha. The problem is, with the scraps of “alliance” planets he’s working with, he doesn’t HAVE enough personnel for multiple strike teams. He’s got less power here from ALL of those planets than Earth has just sitting waiting on their Guardian. Kinda looks like he’s planning on going one planet at a time, until he gets down to the easier ones. Zog stated there are 500 planets in this alliance. If he’s not expecting to get through all of them in five years…that’s less than 100 a year? Of course, maybe he’s just concentrating to gauge the first one? We’ll find out more next week.
Jeff McCulley
Jake wasn’t the only person on Earth to defeat Primas.
Jeff McCulley
Sigh. A day without Zog Juice is like a day without sunshine.
Chase Burton
Let’s go!! Thanks for the chapter
Harbby
I'm kinda hoping that just after the primas come out, everyone in the 93rd gets a notification that Jake killed his already.
Josh Sabo
And out steps….THE GINYU FORCE?!?!?
Josh Sabo
Absolutely one of the best cliffhangers in LITRPG history. Hands down.
Ty Cooper
That would be hilarious
Clint
Usually, things are only blacked out when people are in System-created temporary spaces. The gods should be able to see things on the surface of the Earth.
SmokeJam
@Jeff: I wasn't talking about Jake, he just wants a good fight. I was talking about El Cheeto
Chloe
Tyftc
Chloe
Here's hoping
Vega
This is a System event though. Do the gods have a visual on this event? Or is the 93rd universe blacked out / under no communication for this event?
Chloe
Ha
Chloe
Definitely
Hayden Leech
Edit!! “Whole swat”? Maybe whole swath.
Jeff McCulley
Well, the latter, I’d expect, is where Sandy comes in. That and Vesperia’s “spit out a wasp” army.
DirePants
Probably teleported. But I guess it depends on how this first fight goes? I could see an old school dungeon crawl to the center of the earth though
DirePants
In my opinion, everything in this story is spatially expanded lol I’d be offended if I lived in this world bought a pair of jeans and the pockets were…🤢 normal 😂 But I wonder if the system has a grading curve for the Primas. Like, is it making the Prima stronger based on Jake defeating the first ones- or is it just a static increase in strength to the prima based on the number of tutorial primas that were defeated? If the system is strengthening Earth’s Prima based directly on Jake, it could be stronger and have specific abilities to counter him. I don’t think it’s likely because that would mean the same is true for other planets and a whole mess of logistical issues I wouldn’t want to deal with as a writer.
Jeff McCulley
Heh. Watch Arnold innocuously grab the Prima Vessel and tuck it away in his spatial storage, once it’s empty and no one’s looking.
Fervent Fiend
This almost reminds me of a different story where the protagonist fought maenads, which were female followers of Bacchus. They looked like attractive party girls, but everyone equated them to zombies. I wonder if it’ll get to a similar point with Hakan, and Jake will test out some of those planetary sacrificial rituals the Viper has been suggesting since book 1
Jeff McCulley
Ell’Hakan standing around waiting for his “elites” to finish off the Primas before he enters the vessel, when he hears behind him: “LeeeRoy Jenkinsss!”
Jeff McCulley
Well…everyone fighting around Jake right now will be benefitting from his Records, right?
Jeff McCulley
To complement that, I’m kinda looking forward to seeing if Ell’Hakan has underestimated just how many elites Earth actually has. I mean, sure, he (and everyone else) saw some folks hanging around with Jake—but that doesn’t mean they were all from Earth. And that handful wasn’t all of the high scoring Earth people—just the ones who were present at the time. Like Lillian. Just for one. Also…looking forward to Sultan building a trade network. ;)
Jeff McCulley
He did just make a point of creating an arrow that was general purpose. I think the point of the initial attack is to flush the Guardian out of the vessel, where everyone gets a shot. Also wondering if it’s spatially expanded inside.
SwiftVogel
Peak
Jeff McCulley
The webtoon? Isn’t that already out?
Jeff McCulley
No, but he’s reading the print version.
ItWasIDIO!!
This guy whoa whoa don't go taking Villys food from him that's the fight I'm looking forward to battle of the schemers "I knew you do that" "No I knew you'd do that" etc... "Fool my trap card"
Jeff McCulley
“…from the slain Primas allow the Prima Guardian to absorb the Records and energies…” So…the Guardian will have, just for one example, the abilities of the time monkey Prima that Jake killed? And all the others? That…everyone killed? I don’t think that this will be quite as easy as everyone is thinking.
Carter Mills
EH is just the mini boss anyway. It’s somehow gonna end up being Jake vs yip
Jeff McCulley
Doubt the “war zones” thing. Ell’Hakan has all the best on his planet already—and those 30 can’t match up to earth’s top 12 or so. Probably Earth’s top 300 are their equals, as a guess.
Xien
Lol... Can you see the all the primordials sitting at a Superbowl party or UFC final? You know they're all at the edge of their seats! Well maybe not Yip he ain't got cable!
DirePants
EH most likely influenced them to do things his way and he’s obviously playing them all to benefit himself.
Jeff McCulley
Jake has some major advantages over EH. Including the inherent arrogance of EH’s plan. And not only using Sandy as an interplanetary transport, but on planets without full teleportation networks.
ItWasIDIO!!
If ya really think about Hakans plans he never accounts for Jake & the weirdness he pulls off & the only adjustment to be made was to ease off the gas for the political Origins shenanigans which finally made them look at & sense a tiny bit of Jake's heresy
Clint
It seems like EH made all his Prima plans before the stunning revelations at Nevermore. We'll see whether he's made adjustments since then.
Clint
I'd bet there are higher-tier Primas, but I've been imagining them happening in later grades -- like a peak B-Grade prima guarding the Galactic Pylon, which opens in another ten years... But I could see it unlocking when the last planetary prima in the galaxy is defeated...
Micah Molina
Yea this one boss fight, I expect to be quick. It's just the opening salvo of the full event. The actual event is traveling to other planets and killing more bosses, while doing politics. I imagine this could potentially give rise to planets to become war zones between the two factions with maybe even mob stealing and ambushing going on.
Tristan
Leroy Jenkins!!!!!!
Harry Fitzsimmons
When is the anime coming out
ShivaMcTimber
"OH WHAT A LOVELY DAY!" Jake probably
KenTX325
When it comes to conquering other worlds you can apparently teleport through the alliance, teleport if you have location info, use a spaceship or a cosmic genesis worm. Advantage Jake. Then you need. Intelligence. So one side is connected to multiple factions, beast, ectomorphs, and has spy drones. I think it will be a contest but Jake has advantages over EH.
KenTX325
I read a lot of litrpg and I have to say most authors fight scenes get repetitive and dull. This series has had some epic fights. Sword saint dual, demon lord, C grade Meinga, d grade hydra are my favorites. The coliseum fights were a little repetitive till the end. My favorite thing in this genre is when prophecy or foreshadowing is fulfilled.
KenTX325
My opinion is the wasp should get an upgrade. At least some of them. I also think it is possible Jake could get his own faith upgrade. Imagine church of the primordial figures out Jake has a connection to other primordials and totally freaks. Just need to get a few more primordials involved. Imagine Star seizing titan gets pissed and sends a nice gift.
Austin Byrd
Swords, Rain (and seasons), Painting, Time - I think it’s an interesting grouping for SS that works well together
Preston Stokes
Amazing book series! Tyftc!
Darshar Griffonmane
I want this to be an epic battle...but I also want Jake and his allies to bitch slap the entire event. Let's go! tftc!
Fervent Fiend
I kind of want to see what El’Hakan thinks of Jake’s new and improved primal gaze of the apex hunter. A direct confrontation of souls, where one is the primal hunter and the other is some rando from a desert planet
DirePants
We all knew it would end on a cliffhanger this week lol It would be so Jake to one shot the Prima lol but I think it would cheapen the whole thing. I mean it could mean we’ll have a more time this arc to see other planets which is probably the purpose of this arc. But I doubt Jake will defeat the Prima too quickly.
Ty Cooper
I've got my mind wondering a lot today. So does Vespy's army she carries around in her inner world get the benefits of being next to Jake? Also since Vespy carries Jake's records, do her poisons and her offsprings poisons get a boost from his record/villy even, get mixed in making them all more potent? I feel this whole faith business is going to bite El'cheeto in the butt. Once Jake defeats the hardest Guardian first will make a lot of the other planets loose faith in him. If other planets put faith in Jake, will he benefit, even if it is not his path? I mean he is making the Holy Church, Risen, and Vampires to work together under his banner. Him representing Dao Sect, Clock, stormild,and Valhal as well. Eversmile misses out because his blessed went Heretic and star seizing titan because he cannot bless others. And not to forget the Endless Empire as well. Then you put the freed slaves as another PR move. Showing he is a better leader of factions then EH. If you made it to the end Cheers! That was my mind dump before the weekend.
Rahsheem Reid
I truly believe he will take it down with a good fight and plenty to spare.
Endern
I think the most hilarious thing would be Earth finishing so fast Jake has time to arrive on Ell'Hakan's planet with Sandy. "Oh you still haven't killed the PG yet? Let me help you out real quick before I go to the next planet.
ItWasIDIO!!
But of course how else will they fight for the head seat of milky way? simple fisticuffs? Jake would love it but sadly the schemer has to has some chance
MahoganyWood
There’s also a good chance that system fuckery would’ve blocked any attempts to peer inside the vessel
ItWasIDIO!!
Indeed because in this weirdly crafted story of his he's still not paying attention to the other guy in his story & the gun sitting on the table
ReadingObsessed
Please be a one shot. Be so funny
Vega
The world building is where it’s at for me, the different cultures and moral structures and lore and interactions. So I’m just excited to see Jake get back to exploring (probably the other Milky Way planets this time) the universe again. Not quite looking forward to an extended fight (just my personal preference).
SmokeJam
This gonna be fun. Tftc Also: isn't the alliance plan slightly stupid? They are running against a clock and instead of making multiple strike teams they are just going with a single one? For the whole galaxy?
Jeff McCulley
“Even from this distance, Jake could tell with utter certainty that no attack he or anyone else on Earth was capable of could leave a single mark on what he was certain was the Prima Vessel.”
Jeff McCulley
Pertinent question. When Jake has both keys, is he going to have to travel through the Underground to the Planetary Pylon? Or will he be teleported there?
Rick Delallata
Even more hype!
joel southard
Nice thank you for the chapter
Jason Hardman
Yeah, there's a lot of references to "slain" which make it unlikely, although I felt that this line "Seek out where it lands and prepare to fight, flee, and defend what is worth protecting, or find any other strategy to face the Guardian.", left a bit of a loophole. Especially that "any other strategy".
Adam Fellon
“Jake sat on the ground 15 minutes after entering the ship.. well shit that was easy.”
Thomas Laptain
I'm honestly surprised Jake waited until it landed before he tried to open it up. 😂
Ryan Ulrich
Seeing how the event is now set up I have to imagine there is a ‘Final’ Prima guardian awaiting the 93rd Universe. Probably the Exalted Prima sitting in his fancy seat. Zog even mention how people thought this was the last major early stage event for the 93rd, so this would be a nice little surprise.
Jeff McCulley
Thought so too, but apparently not an option? “All rewards from this event shall be given once all Prima Guardians of the Milky Way Galaxy have been slain or the five years…”
T
I see Dwight and Michel rolling had to laugh
Jeff McCulley
Maybe supposed to be “beforehand”?
werdna
He likes to argue.
Catherine Jones
It was meant as a joke. I guess the tone didn't come through.
Jeff McCulley
Not every Friday chapter is a cliff. And this clearly wasn’t rewritten.
Jeff McCulley
Foil?
Jeff McCulley
Nah. The opposite.
Jordan Jones
I’m not that invested in this event being made “impactful” with a higher word count, given that this is ultimately just a fight. There was a lot of build up, the prima being made menacing with that trickle of info about the chains breaking, but at some point the Ell’Hakan issue completely eclipsed this storyline for me, so a quicker conclusion is preferable. Perhaps we lose a character or two, but this turning into a war that lasts a month or more, chapter-wise, isn’t something I’m looking for. On the other hand, curb-stomping this event boss in like 5 chapters, letting everyone know Jake did that, and telling Ell’Hakan he’s next while he struggles to do the same even with his alliance? That. I would be highly invested in that.
John Durrett
Thanks for the chapter. Enjoy your weekend Zogarth
TwoMoreYears
I like the set up here. El Hakan taking the strategy of due what’s most likely to have the greatest success long term after measuring risk vs reward. Jake taking the strategy of take on the biggest risks and likely gain the biggest rewards.
John Durrett
Not every planet has Jake or those who make friends with monsters. So I think it’s fair to say most would not cooperate
TwoMoreYears
Rest of Galaxy - We will carefully plan and strategize as we move from planet to planet. We will determine where our resources our best utilized and what is cast aside. Our elites from across the alliance will meet this foe as best we can. Earth - Parkour!
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Leroy Jenkins!!
JonO
I think it was mentioned in an earlier chapter that some may be benevolent or not. I think it was all speculation though. So I'll say it's possible that some primas might be willing to coexist so long as they're in charge of course
Jeff McCulley
On my first read through, I found myself with two quick reactions. A. How many planets will Jake & Co clear before Ell’Hakan finishes his own? B. EH has zero idea how much he’s screwed himself over the way he’s set it up, does he? Of all the arrogant, lame brain ways to go about it. He essentially stripped every other single planet of the Alliance of defenders. Talk about writing a BAD tale… Oh, also, I suppose he’ll also try to persuade his to be friends. That gonna work? Back to reread…
Amazon Shopper
lol i called it, i don't even think the fight will start in the next chapter. I think the very end of the next chapter will be jake using the key/looking at the prima for the first time
Jeff McCulley
TFTC, Zogarth!
John Balman
Agreed but it seemed like an appropriate comment considering the ending
Jeff McCulley
Nah, Jake’s no Leroy Jenkins. His team actually knows what he’s doing, and that’s what they’ve prepared for. The polar opposite of Leroy.
Jeff McCulley
I wonder if it might be even simpler than that. The “weaker” planets are the first to accept help? Maybe? So it winds up with each of Earth’s elites heading off with a team to handle a Prima each. Ten Guardians right off the bat… Though the assistance of Sandy with transport would definitely help on those planets without full transport networks. And Planetary Leaders being summoned home, leaving Ell’Hakan, when when their own Guardians’ keys are suddenly available.. . 🤣
Saadou
Bro speedrunnnin the event that was hyped for like 500 chapter 💀
Seen Death
I think its actually going to be a pretty close call for the 5 year mark, earth might have been one of the larger planets but just to reach the opposite side of the world (from civilization) took a week or so? So there will be much time lost just with traveling + the mini primas will be more scattered (although jake might leave those to the weaker allies)
Gallagher.563
The reward structure for this event will be interesting. All rewards from this event shall be given once all Prima Guardians of the Milky Way Galaxy have been slain or at the event’s natural expiration in five years. Rewards are based both on the performance of every individual and the planet’s performance as a whole.
kingofshibainu
And the prima Arc begins! Kill the Earth prima then hunt em down and fool Elkie autocratic ambitions!
Catherine Jones
If the Friday chapter doesn't end on a cliff, do you just rewrite it until it does? Thanks for the chapter anyway. Have a nice weekend.
MacMahon Wenzl
I made the joke a few weeks ago but I 100% think that the fight will be so easy that Zogarth won't even right it. It's just going to be like a paragraph of recap because it was so quick and easy.
BlackRazaras
Thanks for the chapter
Andromeda Adams
I would say EH at least kills all, if not most of the Primas first. I would expect EH is thinking more calculating to guarantee a victory. While Jake.. well he is wanting a challenge/good fight. Running purely on instinct as mostly typical for Jake. With some loss planning.
ItWasIDIO!!
So we going underdog route with helping the alliance I see save Hakans so called lost causes
Tyromeinabox
I kind of hope that this fight is almost as quick as when he killed William at the beginning of the series. Then get to seeing how they can screw up El's plans.
Robert Simmons
Facts!!!!
Henscratch
So before the paths event, some earth Primas ruled a territory on earth to defend, others seemed to wander their natural habitat. The survivors were at the event in another area. Did they leave to an alternate location to grow armies while the enlightened formed alliances? What happened to/in their territories and subjects? What happens in the cases they win? It’s about conquering, not pure slaughter, right? Can they negotiate co-existence or future fighting terms before the universe level event is over since Jake works well with non-enlightened, or are they still alliance restricted since they might want to take over other planet pylons?
Hunter Thornton
Yeah but only ones got the balls to stand alone
Hunter Thornton
The cliff fu is strong with this one
Hunter Thornton
This one hurts. Gotta wait a whole 2 dam days before we know what happens. Well played Mr. Zogarth. An I’m gonna say Jake’s got this in the bag cause we all know ElSkanken is a bitch. He’s gonna wait the 1,000 days
Jonathan Venn
And now the weekend! Torture incarnate, lol
JJB4345_80_815
Yes, thank you for the chappy Zogarth!
Dave Powell
Cliff! Nooooo! :)
Cordell Patrick
It did take all his lives so wasn't that quick
Tejas Jay
I hope he solos it. I hope he faces of against El Haiken in other planets and we see him being the heretic he is.
Andromeda Adams
Thank you for the chapter! This is going to be exciting!!
ChRiAn
S. W. A. T.
ChRiAn
"The Prima Guardian flees"
ChRiAn
Sarcasm? 😁
ChRiAn
He only was advised that it holds him back. But I see too much synergy between painting and time stuff, so my bet is on him changing his painter to a higher tier.
ChRiAn
The Prima Guardian can leave now, so I see it running away. Right into the brick wall that is waiting outside
Mike
arrrrgh a cliff!
Tommy
Use of the words “before time”, but which time? Something like this makes a bit more sense imo “The hundreds of chains from the slain primas, broken before this time, allow the….” Etc
Sandraacox
Just want to thank you so much for your chapt ers I can not read them till tonight but I have enjoyed them so much. I have something to look forward to on Friday nights.
Tommy
Yeah I am seeing that decision of his coming back to bite him on the butt. Jake and his team all like “you didn’t look after some of your weaker allies but don’t worry! We got them for ya”
Tommy
Would like to see Jake utterly ruining the prima guardian midway through it’s opening monologue One Punch Man style But the fight will prob last a few chapters at least. Every different fighter getting in on the action. But…. we saw Jake beat valdemar so it might fit if he wrecked the prima quickly
Crjourdan
Waiting till Monday is going to kill me I think 😂. I love this series way too much.
Martín Ballesteros Arias
Oh I see he was taught well to never waste any food, cause we all know he's gonna eat that guardian up
Ryan Ulrich
I thought SS had given up his painting profession? I guess he still retains the skill though?
Robert Tesselaar
Another great Friday cliff-hanger! Thanks Zogarth!
Sean
So Jake is gonna kill it in 4 days (book time) I’m guessing like 1-2 weeks our time because you know stages. It’ll be quick but not one shot quick. Then I’m guessing Jake will end up on all of the “lesser” planets first from el cheetoritos perspective. Save all them in like a week. Then start saving all of the major planets. By the time cheetorito comes to like the 5th planet Jake will be standing there like “Hey I saved the rest of the galaxy for ya! Thanks for taking care of the last 4 planets for me!”
Arieh Sochaczevski
I think you’re assuming too much of the overexcited child. He mentioned checking his instincts, but I bet he forgets about the pulse until after he’s inside.
John Balman
Jake's like don't tell me how to have a good time I know how to get to have a good time charge. Not the way the weekend to find out if Jake is Jake or is Leroy Jenkins LoL
Namorat
Honestly, this title makes me believe Monday starts with “The Prima Guardian Event ends“ 😂
Arieh Sochaczevski
Yup, just as I expected after yesterday. This is going to be a painful weekend of speculation and tension. How dare you, Zogarth?!? Thanks for the chapter, and the story. I’m loving it.
Micah Molina
Zogarth sometimes you can be just evil. And here I was thinking your cliff-fu was waning, then you hit us with an OP cliff-Friday! Great chapter!
Hussein Zenki
earth deadass has the avengers 😭
KenTX325
I assume he used a pulse to see what was inside before entering and that he checked his instincts first also.
Joshua Morris
With Jake rushing towards it right as it lands all I could thing of was in Dragon Ball Z Abridged Vegeta going " Mine mine mine mine mine".
Jason Hardman
Prima ballerina! Primordial > Prima 😁
Cole Kerns
Imagine Jake one shots it and everyone is like “….. really?”
dragonslaver
Prima guardian recognizes the harbinger title thingy, turns into a woman and wants to marry Jake.
Clint
If he's willing to spend Jake Juice, it should definitely be possible.
Lizy Flore
I sooo look forward to it 🤣🤣🤣
Zizawah
When each prima was slain for people to get keys before we got to this event, a chain broke for the big boss. Essentially the big boss is bound in chains to start with. With each prima slain his chains were getting broke bit by bit. And so he has less chains to break as more primas have been slain on Earth before. Plus he got more energy as chains were broken before and he now has less chains to break himself.
Alan Lint
I'd laugh if one or two things happen, first he kills it solo or in record time, maybe even using that thing he did in the arena in a more controlled method. Hopefully this sends a universe wide message which stuns orange fucker and causes him to stumble.
Jonathan
each Chosen had a whole swat of allies. swath
Lizy Flore
Thanks you for the chapter! Reading EH’s pov, I started imagining Earth’s team teleporting from planet to planet, solo beating each weaker prima guardian, the others betting on the time it would take while having drinks… I mean, that would be hilarious. Especially if they beat the ones EH overlook or decided not to engage.
Phasmatic7
Thankies for the chapie zogie
Karim Saadi
The dream
Stevean Bozek
I bet the prima will be confused as fuck. Thought it would be trapped for more than 10 seconds after touchdown but nope, this Hunter isn't waiting around another minute for this fight.
Drako07Spyder
A Cliffhanger before the The Battle for the World. Until next week then
Daniel Hamilton
Right, time to see all that work in Nevermore put into action. Think the fact that he’s gone up against b grades can only help, even if he got killed by them in the labyrinth. Excited to see how this all plays out
Jana
While I’m pretty sure the Prima fight against Earths Prima will be epic, I can see Jake happily One shoting a bunch of weaker primas later. Probably makes a challenge out of it too.
StarWolf
(SP) whole swat of allies. Should be swath of allies.
Cory Sauls
Gonna be an epic fight.
Strato Junon
Tyfc cya Monday
Kt-x
Thanks for the chapter 🙂
ChRiAn
As expected
Strato Junon
"The hundreds of chains broken before time from the slain Primas allow the Prima Guardian to absorb the Records and energies while expending less energy to break free overall." This section feels wrong but I can't really work out what it's meant to be
Jason Hardman
To be honest I half expect Jake to intimidate the Prima into submission, and the event to end as it capitulates and becomes subservient to Jake.
Daniel Hamilton
Damn Fridays. Monday can’t come soon enough. TFTC
Anthony
Well-timed Friday cliffhanger. Never been more excited for a Monday.
Radzig
see ya monday
JonO
Not even an hour passes and elhakan and the rest of the world alliance gets a notification that earth has joined after claiming their pylon. Lol
Gnothi Seauton
It would be hilarious if Mondays chapter is the fight aftermath with Jake complaining how easy it was.
Owen Kaz
Achievement unlocked: You're the best, around, no one's ever gonna take ya down.
Gavin
Literally my first thought. What if it space locks him and he has to solo it
mitchell kaiser
Oh shit here we go again
Taj Malloy
Tftc
lockx
Thanks for the cliff
755
Always Friday on the big boss fights
755
:(
Paulo Furlaneto
Tftc
Abdulaziz ALRumaih
Pretty close to impossible But what if Jake solos it
Alex Gonzales
Tftc
One Winged Angel
Interesting....
Jaydan Man
tftc
BumAssBumAss
Thanks for the chapter!
Detrox
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