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Chapter 878 - A Little Get-Together
🕑 Added 2024-03-25 11:54:52 +0000 UTCIf Jake was being perfectly honest, he had hoped to just quickly bail and get out of Nevermore City as soon as it was convenient. He would first want to visit the Order and check everything was good there before making his way back to Earth, where he was certain quite a few changes had also taken place. After his Chosen Ceremony and all that had happened surrounding that, this was pretty much a given, and he hoped Miranda hadn’t been too overwhelmed.
However, it appeared that was not an option, and Jake ended up following Viridia and the Fallen King to a large conference hall of sorts. When Viridia had said this after-party was for the top performers on the Leaderboards, she didn’t just mean those from the Era Leaderboard. In fact, those from the Universe one were far more interesting to have there due to their newness to the multiverse.
As Viridia explained it telepathically while they walked over there:
”It has long been known the most effective way to forge an alliance and recruit new members is through first creating a positive relation between a member of your faction and the one you want to recruit. While it may sound cynical, the objective is to effectively use friendship to convince someone to join a faction. This is especially true when it comes to those from the new universe, as they often have a difficult time relating to a large faction, while the bond between themselves and another individual is far from comprehensible.”
”To be clear, you are not actually expecting me to do any recruitment or alliance-forging, right?” Jake wanted to clarify before he arrived at the conference hall.
”Not actively. Your mere performance will serve as a recruitment tool in its own right, and many factions and unaffiliated individuals are already showing much interest. This is a time when the Malefic Viper is making his comeback to the multiverse, and your performance in Nevermore will be their first impression of him. They will see that only a few years after his return, he already has a Chosen who has proved himself a talent at the pinnacle, which is about as good of a showing one can have.”
”So… what am I even meant to do?” Jake asked, genuinely unsure. ”I don’t see it doing the Order much good for me to be in a room with Ell’Hakan alone. While we can’t fight due to being in Nevermore City and all, there is a good chance we will enter a battle of words… and as much as I hate to admit it, I don’t think that’s a fight I’m gonna win.”
Viridia was silent for a moment before answering. ”I cannot tell the Chosen what to do… but I would avoid getting into any squabbles needlessly. You have nothing to prove and only prestige to lose if you engage with the other Chosen. Let others handle Yip’s Chosen, and simply try to learn about and maybe even get to know the other top performers, especially those from your universe. Information is scarce on them. It also won’t hurt to get to know young talents from the other large factions, as there is a good chance you may reencounter many of them in the future during your adventures. The system has a tendency to push talents together, either directly through system events or in subtler ways none can truly understand.”
”In other words, you’re telling me to try and make friends?” Jake asked, clarifyingly.
”You can view it like that. But more than that, you are there for them to try and make friends with you, as I am certain the majority will be more than happy to approach you. As the Order has not been in the best state for the last many eras, we have adopted a very neutral position in the multiverse, resulting in us having few enemies and allies. This lack of any strong relations means you become more approachable, as doing so won’t lead to any political issues. So I believe it highly probable you will be sought out by most of the talents on the Era Leaderboard.”
”That all sounds very logical and extremely annoying… but fine, I’ll try to play nice,” Jake finally relented.
At least he wouldn’t be alone there. Using a Pulse, he spotted others also making their way toward the conference hall, including his Nevermore party members and quite a few familiar faces from Earth. Arnold was walking with his group of void-related life forms, and surprisingly, they were all headed toward the hall. He also saw Carmen heading there with some people from Valhal. So, yeah, he would have some pleasant company.
”Hey, who exactly will participate? You said people toward the top of the Leaderboards, but I see a lot heading there. Like, a lot,” Jake asked.
”Top 250 on either Leaderboard. With the repeat of names between them, I expect no more than four hundred individuals to participate. Do also note that only you C-grades will take part. The rest of us will be busy in the interim, dealing with other political endeavors,” the S-grade Hall Master patiently explained.
”Got it,” Jake confirmed once more as soon they reached the hall. It was just a large building, with the inside further spatially expanded. Looking to the Fallen King, who had been floating alongside them, Jake gave him a look.
”You got briefed on what’s going on?”
”The vampire gladly did so,” the King answered.
”Thanks for getting him up to speed,” Jake said as he looked at Farleigh, who quietly walked with them on their way there while apparently telling the King what was about to happen.
”It is the least I can do,” he smiled and bowed. ”I’m also uncertain if this information is useful, but I came to learn from an acquaintance of mine that this get-together will be hosted by a trusted person of the Wyrmgod of Nevermore.”
Jake looked at the vampire before sighing. ”Probably Minaga again…”
”That… I cannot rule it out. But I do not believe it is,” the vampire patriarch scratched the back of his head.
”Guess we’ll see.”
Soon standing before one of the entrances, Jake and the Fallen King were already beginning to gather a lot of attention on themselves. Especially Jake, but a Unique Lifeform also gathered interest in its own right. Seeing no reason to stand outside and get ogled, the two of them entered the large venue, as Viridia and Farleigh stayed outside, seeing them off.
Once inside, Jake scanned the area and found a nice empty spot for him to chill at. Throwing the Fallen King a look, the Unique Lifeform gave a small nod and followed him as the two stuck together. Luckily, it wasn’t just the two of them for long as a bird entered the hall and headed straight for Jake.
The Sword Saint also soon walked in before even more familiar faces made their appearance. Arnold and Eron both entered next and after only briefly looking around, headed toward Jake and the others. Jake smiled when he saw Carmen waltz in, and she did not even think twice before splitting off from the others from Valhal to head their way.
Jake had barely said hello to her when he saw two more Earthlings walk in. Both of which he kind of hadn’t expected to see there. It was Maria, the fire archer blessed by Gwyndyr, and Jake’s very own brother, Caleb. Waving them over, Jake soon had gathered quite the group… as Casper also arrived together with a group of Risen that he quickly bailed to walk toward Jake and what had soon become quite the gathering who all had one thing in common:
They were all from Earth.
Jake, Sylphie, Sword Saint, Carmen, Fallen King, Caleb, Maria, Arnold, Casper, and Eron… ten people from a single planet in the new universe. Okay, the Fallen King kind of wasn’t, but he had been revived on the planet, so Jake counted him. This gathering reminded Jake a bit of the get-together they had on Minaga’s City Floor, just without Jacob and Bertram, with the setting also quite a bit different.
Quite a lot of attention was garnered as their diverse group gathered. So many factions represented in one group were rare to see, and many were throwing them looks as if to find out what this group had in common.
Ell’Hakan had also entered and stood a good distance away with his own gathering of people. Jake just ignored him as he followed Viridia’s advice and acted like the other Chosen didn’t even exist. Which was quite easy as he did a bit of catch-up with old friends and family.
”Who in the hell did you scam to make it into the top 250?” Jake asked Caleb shortly after he arrived.
”You,” Caleb said with a smile. ”At least I’m pretty sure that’s why Umbra suddenly wanted me to join an even better team after the Challenge Dungeons to try and get more Nevermore Points.”
”So what you’re saying is that you owe me big time?” Jake grinned.
”Sure, sure,” his little brother waved him off. ”I would say I’m also surprised to see you take the top spot, and Umbra sure seemed like she was, but honestly, I can’t say I am.”
”Glad to impress an ancient god and meet my little brother’s expectations,” Jake said jokingly.
After a brief talk with Caleb, Jake also briefly checked in with Maria, who had joined a group of followers from the Crimson Flame and apparently done quite well for herself in Nevermore. She did know she had primarily been chosen for her group because it was required to have someone from the new universe in the party, but she still believed she carried her weight.
She also recognized that her relations with Jake made Gwyndyr want to invest more in her. Even if they weren’t close in any way, she was still the closest Gwyndyr had. Jake also learned that the reason everyone had gathered around Jake near-instantly wasn’t just because they liked his company. They had borderline all been told to seek out Jake once in the conference hall, in large part to communicate their faction already had an established bond with him. Bullshit politics that Casper confirmed to be true. Not that Jake particularly cared, and he felt many of them gladly used the excuse of wanting to forge a stronger bond with the top performer on the Leaderboards to chill with all the other Earthlings.
He also asked Eron some stuff and generally just caught up and got a feel as to how others were doing. Carmen mainly complained about her party members disappointing her with how fragile they were while throwing in jabs about a certain Challenge Dungeon that may or may not have contained labyrinths. Besides that, they just shared stories of Nevermore and had a good time.
Arnold was just using their group as cover as he stood and fidgeted with a tablet, not engaging with anyone. Just as Jake expected of him.
All in all, things were chill for a while as the entire hall filled up, and due to the already pretty large group Jake was with, no one really bothered them quite yet. The fact that they hadn’t officially started yet also helped, as people were still arriving.
Soon, there were just shy of four hundred people in the hall… and with that, a magic formation activated that sealed them off from all observers who wanted to spy on them. Jake instantly felt a few dozen observers disappear as it activated, most of which were gods or high-level mortals, as far as Jake could tell.
Shortly after this formation activated, a stage was raised in the middle of the hall and a figure appeared on top of it. Jake looked over and saw the newcomer, who was definitely not a C-grade.
”Welcome, everyone. It’s my pleasure to have you all here, young talents of the multiverse. I will be your host today and am present to ensure everything proceeds calmly and peacefully, and I will also admit that it will be nice to make some new acquaintances I may come to know better in the future,” the man Jake recognized to be… probably A-grade, said.
”Now, I am not much for speeches, but let me still give a small one. One that can also serve as a small warning and food for thought. All of you have already proven yourselves, but do not forget Minaga’s words. You may be exceptional now, but who is to say the same will be true in a few centuries or even just decades if you stop striving to improve? If it’s worth anything… when I was in C-grade, I didn’t even crack the top 1,000,000 on the Leaderboards as far as I could tell. I was just a wyvern back then, trying my best to find my Path, teamed up with a ragtag of others who also didn’t have any trusted comrades. Compared to me back then… you all definitely have a better start on your Paths. Revel in that knowledge, but do not let your momentum and potential go to waste.”
This presenter had shoulder-length silvery hair and a fair, almost androgynous appearance. He wore what looked like an expensive medieval shirt, pants, and boots and looked entirely human outside of his eyes. Rather than pupils, it looked like he had a spinning wheel of lights in there. Again, could still be human, but Jake felt an aura he had gotten quite good at recognizing: that of a dragon.
As Jake looked at the dragon in human form, he also felt an odd sense of pressure. One he could easily resist… but it hit somewhere he hadn’t ever felt be hit before. It wasn’t that of grade suppression or even power, but one born of Records related to something Jake hadn’t expected:
His Blessing.
An Identify quickly confirmed the reason, as Jake realized this was a first.
[Dragon of the Silverstorm Fissure – lvl ??? – True Blessing of the Wyrmgod]
Ignoring the overly long name, this was Jake’s first time ever meeting the Chosen of another Primordial.
”Ah, where are my manners. A few of you seem to have already checked me out yourselves or realized who I am, but allow me to introduce myself: I am known as Silverstorm, Chosen of the Wyrmgod of Nevermore. Currently A-grade, but with hope I will reach S-grade soon. It’s truly a pleasure to meet all of you.”
Jake observed the man closely, and he didn’t have a shadow of doubt in his mind: this Silverstorm was definitely already at the level of a weaker S-grade. Jake also felt that despite his gentle outward appearance and words… he was hiding quite the bloodlust. He was not someone who had reached his current level of power through making labyrinths and crafting but through slaughter.
”Now, let me not delay things anymore. Enjoy, all of you.”
With a clap of his hands, tables appeared all throughout the hall, containing food and beverages. A few dragonkin also entered the hall, and as Jake checked out a few, he saw they were all C-grades and all held Blessings of the Wyrmgod. Jake had expected them to join the get-together but soon realized… they were the catering staff.
The stage in the center also lowered into the ground, just fading into solid matter, as the Chosen of the Wyrmgod returned to ground level. Nearly instantly, he was swarmed by people from the different large factions, and Jake truly knew the dragon’s pain. Living the life of a Primordial’s Chosen wasn’t easy.
”This is going to be so awkward,” Carmen commented after a few seconds. ”Who thought it was a good idea to throw a bunch of strangers into a conference hall? They could have at least set up a dueling ring in the middle or something.”
”Doubt you would find many willing to fight you. All that would do was expose your skills in front of hundreds of potential future rivals,” Caleb shook his head. ”I sure wouldn’t want to fight anyone here.”
”… I hate that you’re probably right,” Carmen mumbled, annoyed. Turning to Jake, she threw him a look. ”So, what’s the supreme genius of our generation going to do?”
”I have absolutely no plans, and I’m currently in full survival mode,” Jake answered, only half-joking.
”Just take it easy and deal with whoever approaches you,” the Sword Saint advised. ”You are the Chosen of the Malefic Viper, and as Carmen said, the top performer on the Leaderboards. It’s only good etiquette they come to you and not the other way around.”
Jake slowly nodded as he looked toward one of the tables right next to them. Reaching out, he sent out a string of mana and pulled a glass to him, not spilling a single drop. ”Well, in preperation for that, I think I’m going to check out if they at least got some proper alcohol.”
”Ree?” Sylphie asked.
”I feel like you shouldn’t,” Jake said as Sylphie asked if she could also have something to drink.
”Ree…” Sylphie screeched dejected.
Jake took a swig of the drink he was holding, and as he felt it burn its way down his throat, he got an idea.
”Alright, alright,” Jake shook his head, and using a bit of mana manipulation, he made a small bubble of the liquid float out of the glass and up toward Sylphie. ”Have a taste.”
Sylphie, with glee, opened her beak and consumed the bubble. Half a second later, she began flapping her wings rapidly while making screeching sounds. Having fully expected this result, Jake had erected a sound-sealing barrier around the two of them while Sylphie learned alcohol maybe wasn’t for her.
Still smiling, Jake saw the Sword Saint motion, making Jake remove the barrier right as Sylphie had also calmed down.
”Approaching on your six,” the old man said.
”I noticed, but kind of hoped he was gonna change his mind,” Jake said while calming down dear Sylphie as he had indeed seen the approaching man. Turning around to meet him, Jake saw the one he recognized as the Demon Prince of the Fourth Hell and third-place finisher on the Leaderboards, trailing only after Jake and Ell’Hakan.
Guess it makes sense the number three approaches me first… though I don’t hope it becomes a pattern.
Something Jake feared it would, as he saw the elemental called Wintermaul throw a look toward Jake’s group, seemingly checking out when they were free next…
This is going to be a long day…
Comments
kapat
Oh no poor Jake. I’m remembering when PH started before Jake was really able to fully embrace blood-thirsty loner status and how much he struggled with social interaction. I bet he wishes he could go curl up with his puzzle hehe
Jeff McCulley
“Jake, Sylphie, Sword Saint, Carmen, Fallen King, Caleb, Maria, Arnold, Casper, and Eron… ten people from a single planet in the new universe.” So…ten percent of the Top 100 from the entire 93rd Universe is from Earth? Well, then.
joe herrera
Nevermore in general was awesome! I absolutely had a blast reading it!
Vindro
Really enjoyed this chapter. Thank you
Chloe
I'd like that
JJB4345_80_815
The Benevolent Monk is actually an image of one Daolords, I believe the Soulfist Daolord but I could be off on the name. Remember, after the final fight (Jake vs the Monk), as the monk is about to die he gives Jake a cryptic message from the Daofather which even the Wrymgod wasn't able to view (part of the deal to get use of the image).
Carmelda Labaze
“Your mere performance will serve as a recruitment tool in its own right, and many factions and unaffiliated individuals are already showing much interest” Anyone want to take bets primordial style about how soon after this Nevermore run there will be enough new recruits to finally reopen a 2nd Malefic Order Hall?
TSMS
Not every god gives out blessings. As far as we know, Duskleaf has only blessed Meira. I guess Jake will be similar and bless a very limited number of people if any. Probably relies solely on his intuition to find the right people to bless and doesn't bother with it most of the time.
TSMS
I don't think Draskil has finished NM yet. He went in months(?) after Jake. At least his team was never mentioned by any other team only briefly by the gods. If he was on Minaga's City Floor at the same time as Jake, there probably would have been some mention of it.
Mat
Just rereading Nevermore. Where is High Justicar Elevian?
sylvan sommerville
4 minimum
Tyler Gibbs
Wow finally caught up. That was a ride, thanks for the story
TimeDrawsNigh
Guess the Wyrmgod found a chosen then?
Carmelda Labaze
I think Jake will make some interplanetary friends, or at least use his instinct to sift through some of the top contenders that will talk to him. PS: I’ve been wondering how Draskil did on the leaderboards and if he made it to the social. The gods mentioned him a couple of times during nevermore, and he’s on a team with the order. Maybe not well rounded enough to place in the top 250?
Jeff McCulley
Huh. Just realized that Jake hasn’t figured out that when he’s a god, he’ll have to look up random folks and give them blessings. That might just put him off the whole idea. I mean, sure, picking his Chosen for a drinking buddy, that’s fine. But going out and actually meeting people?!! In case i needed it… 😉
mapts
I can’t wait for them to meet Lopas(?) the sloth guy, I like sloths
Adurna
Yeah I tend to love the execution of these scenes. They are lovely.
Samantha Sandlin
I thought the big baddie held back in chains was the Prima Guardian.
Naotsugu97
Ahh, poor Sylphie learns valuable lessons about alcohol!
One Winged Angel
Ya not gonna lie here ABTelford, im starting to see a potential "You took something from me i cant get back, and now your gonna burn" situation with Yip of Yore or maybe even one of the Primordials. Mans already been saying he represses his bloodline because when he doesnt, he goes full tilt murderhobo, like with book 2 and 3. When Jake doesnt supress it, he isnt Jake anymore, hes a wild animal capable of killing a creature a full grade and a half higher than him. Hell, the malefic viper lost his wife and kid to a god sect of some kind in the 7th universe and 25% of that universe is now gone. Jake could get to that level of Pissed off and just say "fuck it all yall are becoming jake juice".
KenTX325
I think that is a long way off. B grade, A grade, S grade… I do think it is possible he could become a Devine heretic before S grade. I also wonder what kind of heretic levels he could get from sleeping with a goddess.
Hayden Leech
White claws haha
Kristof Gregory
I thought so too at first. But if you read it like "I WOULD say I'm also surprised, but honestly I can't say I am" It makes sense. But I agree it does seem contradictory at first.
Skyler Brown
do it for the lols
Skyler Brown
the would in "i would say" is the only thing saying hes not surprised in the first half
Skyler Brown
he goes from himself to umbra back to himself it feels broken
Skyler Brown
i can just see Zogarth stop posting right here and decide audible is fast enough just how many books back would we all be?
Bobby B
Beers and chapters. Let’s go!!
Booz Dowg
I'm really hoping we get a social 'fck it' moment here. Someone says something stupid and Jake just pops off or uses some Juice to kill someone before wyrmgod chosen can react and then there's fun fallout from that.
Anthony Smith
Until he feels betrayed.
donvitogonzalle
Sure, sure,” his little brother waved him off. ”I would say "I’m also surprised to see you take the top spot, and Umbra sure seemed like she was, but honestly, I can’t say I am.”" Am I stupid or does that sentence not make any sense? First he says he is surprised and then he cannot say he is?
ABTelford
I think that’s a jump too far. Zogarth stated the story is about an overpowered archer hunter. And I’ve seen no indication he would have their personality to go on a god-hunting spree. He’s too laid back, even forgiving (after forgetting about) William. I think there’s the possibility he might become a primordial himself though.
ABTelford
Not ownership of the world wonder, just the Prima key of their world, which will qualify them for the next step toward probably fighting the big baddie held back in chains that was mentioned once…a long time ago.
ABTelford
Sorry, my bad…I am reading two series at once with our beloved green ball of feathery death, Sylphie, and very fast wind using magic fighter called Sophie, so…oops. Let me correct that…
Anthony Smith
Maybe Jakes purpose is to bring balance.
Anthony Smith
I could see it. Its been noted the system likes to spread records and open new paths. But the gods are kinda antithetical to that. Sure there very being spreads records but they're more concerned with the race to power rather than spreading records and helping people advance. The holy mother wants to be an empire and use people for the holy battery for example. Not actually nurture their people and develop them in different ways. Only develop them to be extremists to the faith.
MacMahon Wenzl
I think it's more about referencing to the Primordial God's. He is meant to be "the hunter of the Primordials". As a hunter, you are normally stronger than the thing you hunt, thats why you hunt them. So I think it's about his bloodline being strong then even the first God's. He might gain the name/ title of a Primordial through power. alone.
One Winged Angel
.....Quick Question on a theory ive been forming since the Valdemar pissing match, anyone starting to think that Jakes Bloodline was meant to be a....cleansing thing? Primal Hunter/ Primordial Hunter. I feel like Jakes gonna start killing off more gods than Yippy Boy. The Multiverse is pretty darn full right now and its super easy to become a god campared to the first couple of eras....so where else is there to go but to PURGE!?
Vinstro
Hey Zog, a curious thought just occurred to me, does Sylphie have any relation to a bird-brain in real life? Seems like there's a bit of reality steeped in Jake and Sylphie's bond. Damn good writing, either way! ❤️
Ty Cooper
Yeah with the non-human participants.
Ty Cooper
I am looking forward to Yip's PoV. I think we will have to wait till EH gets out of Nevermore first though.
Zizawah
Zogarth replied to an earlier comment precisely on this. His answer "Very new addition... things will be clearer later." -- my take it that this was likely prompted by Villy
Numbzy
That was fan theory. We had theories that there would rewards for maintaining the same party with no one dying would reward individuals
Spicyice101
That’s a good point! I think I also remember something like that…
Skyler Brown
see the problem with trying to compete with Jake again is he already lost the right to actually challenge him wile keeping any face because is he even worthy to? He's tried multiple times now and failed at least from multiple outsiders point of view
Skyler Brown
na jake will be friends with most of them i bet
Tommy
Wasn’t there a team leaderboard also? Or am I mistaken
Thenais
Jake casually flexing his control skills
Hunter Thornton
And this the proverbial ass kissin begins. An it looks like Jake might have a few rivals that are gonna push him to get even stronger and come up with ever more interesting ticks to deal with their strengths
Jul Silver
Thanks for the recap. I forgot that. But I did think that the Daolords didn't fight. Was the Benevolent Monk part of the Daolords? If he was then they definitely can have good fighters. Good point that he couldn't be killed with reference to Never-ending Journey though he might not advanced a lot of levels because he didn't invest in perception as we all know that's is the best stat. Lol.
Blank
Hey zogarth didn't the wyrmgod have a standing offer by villy in an earlier chapter to be on the lookout for an individual worthy of being his chosen ? I remember the lines ". . or at least a divine blessing" a future creation of jake
Tyler S.
Give a typical Vipers greeting with a mixed drink of poison.
KollegvomMirgan
Is there a chance Jake gets a really good new friend? Or do we just have to keep moving through is social awkwardness?
Justin van mele
Sylphie is more of a fruity wine or drink girl, no gin, whiskey, or vodka for her.
Devin
Wouldn’t that be perfect for Jake… he’ll probably make Slyphy do it.
Meruem92
Agreed, unfortunately they are sometimes needed, shame miranda wasnt there to take over 🤣
kingofshibainu
Finally! This has been dragging on so long I couldn't stand it... I'm talking about the weekend of course, because it's Monday and a new chapter means the wait is over! TFTC!
One Winged Angel
So...the void.
One Winged Angel
Oh i have no doubt that planets that fail are taken over by the guardians and are used for fuel to the world wonder, either that or the monsters themselves get the same deal as the Fallen King which is: Play by the rules until everyones dead and you get to go free and spread your influence how you please.
Clark Price
I kind of love these in between moments in the story. The chapters where all of the gods were commenting on Jake was one of my favorite parts of nevermore
Jeff McCulley
Hah! Arnold is probably the only person there whose God didn’t tell him to go huddle up with Jake. But he did so because it gave him cover. Well, Valdemar probably didn’t tell Carmen to go kiss up (unless he sent her with beer), but no one would have thought that she needed to be told.
joel southard
Nice thank you for the chapter
Daniel
That's a great point. If the prima guardian fight causes Jake issues it either means two things. 1. Their Prima guardian is special because Earth is special. 2. The Prima guardian is super strong and is expected to conquer most planets to give the true strongest something to do in their universe.
Jeff McCulley
Yes, but the moment, it’s the mortals there at the party that matter. I’m looking forward to a wave of realization sweeping through the crowd, immediately followed by “Oh, shit” moment, quickly followed by “Uh oh, better go kiss up.” Lol. Miranda might get called out of Nevermore to deal with it. Still looking for the “Disciple of Lucenti” too, who apparently isn’t Miranda’s assistant.
Micah Molina
I honestly feel that auto correct has gotten worst of late. Ever since, everyone is trying to connect everything to AI.
Jeff McCulley
My great uncle caught my mom and her brothers smoking, and forced them all to smoke one of his cigars. They all threw up. Mom’s brothers smoked later, and had to quit decades later. Mom never did start. Apparently she was the smart one.
Josh Hietpas
Even worse than the smells of uncles stinky pot fs
Jeff McCulley
If I recall correctly, winning one or another of these competitions gives them ownership of the World Wonder, correct? Not sure if it’s the Prima Guardian event, but that would be a great opportunity for Earth to build relationships. Oh…and more work for Miranda. 😗
Micah Molina
I do remember that being the case. At least, in the World Congress, there was the option to seek aid 1st or choose to do it alone. I think it said the help board would appear again after they won. It's been a long while since I read it. I too, think EH will do exactly that, if not conquer, at least make an alliance to target Earth. So, it has the potential to become another race, politically.
Jeff McCulley
“and another individual is far from comprehendible” Far *more* comprehensible. She’s talking about the advantage of one on one relationships to that of intimidating groups, after all,
Yogotronik
Got himself killed hunting where primordials feared to go.
Josh Hietpas
Both are right, one just means he doesn’t want to hope, and the other means he hopes it doesn’t happen
BlackRazaras
Thanks for the chapter
Kirivina
Most of the Gods already know its mainly the morals that don't.
Wraithy
Until it backfires and they like it.
JJB4345_80_815
@ TSMS - I believe autocorrect. Spelling is hard.
mpop
”though I don’t hope it becomes a pattern.” Should probably be ”though I do hope it doesn’t become a pattern.
JJB4345_80_815
All hail the Malefic Cliffer! May we await every chapter with baited breath! Amen.
Phasmatic7
Zogie, like zogarth but cuter
JJB4345_80_815
I do not agree with your statement. I thought that it was a smooth read. Could it be morning fog? Sometimes not being in the right mindset can make it harder for words, written or spoken, to make sense. Especially English (& that's the only one I effectively converse in).
One Winged Angel
Ya pretty sure he became a god but went nuts and either got himself killed or just died. The pressure from the heavens was the thing that killed him and drove him insane, so as Jakes little brother, he has no issues with pressure since Jakes own aura has been displayed to compete with Primordials. Calebs with this Legacy is basically peanut butter and jelly
Charlie Staner
Pretty sure he became a god before he became insane
JJB4345_80_815
Gods usually don't invest in a Chosen until they are at a higher rank, like A-Grade or S-grade. Villy and the Yipper are ahead of the curve. The Wrymgod might just be wanting to scout for his next Chosen, after his current one either makes or breaks it as a god? 🤷 Apparently we will find out...
Austin Gillespie
Remind me: with Caleb’s Tenlucis legacy, when did the original guy start losing it? Had he reached godhood or was he like A grade? Just realizing we might potentially start seeing some negative side effects pop up as soon as B grade, I know it was originally described as a powerful but dangerous legacy
JJB4345_80_815
Wait, is it Zogie as in the sandwich Hoagie or Zoggy as in a Soggy sandwich (waterlogged = soggy)? Basically is it a hard or soft "o" sound? English is weird. Also, I might be hungry for a sandwich?
Swaggernaut77
I think this dinner would be a perfect scenario for Jake to get so frustrated with the politicing that he lets it slip that he's a heretic and doesn't care 😂
JJB4345_80_815
Eron is known to have gotten 25% in the House of the Architect dungeon and I would assume that he also received high marks in the Test of Character Dungeon (say 20% or so) due to his fanatic devotion to life. That alone would put him on par with Sylphie and the Fallen King in terms of Challenge Dungeon points. He also can't be killed, so that could have helped him in the Neverending Journey Dungeon. He was the healer for his group, right? I bet that the others in his group were the fighters, which judging by the Benevolent Monk in the Colosseum of Mortals Dungeon, the Daolords do produce a few good fighters.
TSMS
The fight with the Prima Guardian is pretty close. I don't think Earth will have much problem with it. After they defeated their guardian, they are free to help other planets, right? I wonder if people that managed to get on the leaderboard are from planets weak enough to need the help of Jake and friends. Would Jake even be interested in helping? EH could use the Prima event to help/conquer other planets, spread his influence in the Milky Way that way and make this the next "competition" between himself and Jake.
JJB4345_80_815
Yeah, I noticed this as well. On the last Nevermore chapter, right before the Leaderboards reveal it was spelled Fairleigh and I think that this chapter and the previous chapter it was spelled Farleigh.
JJB4345_80_815
Yes, thank you for the chappy, Zogarth!
JJB4345_80_815
That's the best way to introduce young'uns to alcohol. Just a sip and something that isn't sweet and burns going down. Also, no warning about the taste so that they think adults are crazy for drinking the stuff.
Progenitor of Supremacy
Idk why there is just something about putting Jake in these type of social Interactions scenes that scratches an itch that not many other things do. Bloody great writing. Thanks for the chapter
Nick
The daolords faction is pretty robust. He had a diverse group probably where he ranked and had other heavy hitters.
Ryan Ulrich
Slyphie and Wintermaul discusssion: Skree, Bark, Skree, Bark, Skree
Ignatius
Thanks for the Chappie
Aerlevsedi
In light of the thought that there will be no spars, I wonder if someone will have heard about the d- aura measuring contest Jake got into and decide that would be a great alternative to try without giving away all their secrets.
Travis Nevins
I hope for a classic jake moment...we all hope its coming. But other than that, I'm hoping he makes friends with some of the others just to really f-up yips plans if they try to go with the smear route again
Lonnie Sizemore
Sylphie not liking alcohol 😆
Buck
Ugh! Politics! 😝
JonO
I wonder if Artemis has someone if hers there to remind Jake of "lessons" quite publicly enough to turn his ears red lol
JonO
It'll take Jake a month to recover after this lol
TSMS
I now have seen multiple times that people write Sophie instead of Sylphie and Vladimir instead of Valdemar and I am not sure, whether these are honest mistakes, auto correct or in jokes of the community.
SinCinnamon
I really want wintermaul and sylphie to become best friends
ABTelford
I liked this chapter - good to see Jake back in the “not social stuff” groove. Lol! I’m hoping for some good awkward interaction next chapter. I also like the bit where Jake decided to let Sylphie try some alcohol and she freaks out - I’m hoping for her pov on drinking that stuff later. 😁
Trevor Mergen
Thanks!
Sachieiel
Well the only demon he's really met is Irin, right? So they're probably all friendly :P
Decibel790
Thanks for the chapter!
KenTX325
So, when will everyone figure out something is going on with people from Earth and will they associate this with Jake?
Athena
tftc :) "looked at Farleigh," -> "looked at Fairleigh,"
Tommy
Jake needs to channel his inner Valdemar, break out a cask of high strength alcohol and get everyone who comes to talk to him to drink pints of the stuff. He should also engage his Malefic Viper poison skill so he can’t get drunk and watch the chaos ensue!
Jul Silver
I would love to know how Eron did so well considering he and his faction aren't ones to fight. I get there were plenty of floors where things could be achieved by other means but there were many where that was the whole point.
Tommy
“themselves and another individual is far from comprehensible” -> Far more comprehensible. Or far from incomprehensible
John Balman
Thanks for the chapter as always, awkward social situations and Jake here we go
ReadingObsessed
I'm looking forward to the Demon actually being super chill. Break the mold they all have built up.
Devin
Time for death by words… or at least that’s what politics has always felt like to me.
Michelle Maurice
tftc
Themo Grulld
That's the problem,to complain is easier than give constructive feedback or it is a "feeling"while reading it.. something being wrong but not placeable
ByLordMatsLuck
TFTC
Strato Junon
Nvm im slow
Zogarth
Fix
Strato Junon
"while the bond between themselves and another individual is far from comprehendible.” Is this meant to say incomprehensible? Or am i missing something
Strato Junon
Giving examples helps
Kenneth Dennis
Hey while we all know he hates these things he did at least spend a lot of time in them During never more. Heck he even learned his new stealth skill in parties like this. Wonder if he will use it here too lol
One Winged Angel
"Hello, I am Xetrix, 3rd place of this Era, i greet the Chosen." Jake: "Sup Hellboy, got a cigar i can steal?"
Ctrl Alt Dust
Finally, the good stuff. BANTER! :D Zogarth, the value on this Patreon is way up there. Thank you for providing me with such entertainment every morning before work. It really starts the day off right and fills me with Jake juice......wait...
Moosh
These are some of my favorite moments to read, all the character stuff going on between Jake and the people he meets. I enjoy the fights and all that, but this is always the best
Vara
A chosen from another primordial. Something I didn't know I needed to see. Love it.
Clint
Good chapter. Looking forward to meeting a bunch of cool new characters, even if Jake isn’t.
Phasmatic7
Thankies Zogie
Fake Powerles
Jake's about to suffer
Joseph Irdanto
He could have "potential prospect of chosen", meaning bunch of mortals with divine blessing. From there, just need to upgrade
Harbby
It's good to have everyone back together!
Namorat
Quite a lot of attention was gathered as their diverse group gathered. - was garnered?
daniel gager
Lol now for Jake real challenge... social interactions!
mitchell kaiser
Can’t wait to see more!
Doctordirt
Well it has been years
Zogarth
Fixed
Martín Ballesteros Arias
On the 4th paragraph, last phrase, "far from comprehendible" I think it's better suited to be "far _more_ comprehen_s_ible"
John Cerefice
Thanks for the chapter!
Martín Ballesteros Arias
Thanks for the chapter!!
Burkes
Turn based combat… but for social battles.
Olof Karlsson
Thanks for the chapter!
Pexezz
I have a feeling Jake would rather redo Nevermore over being in that social gathering
Zogarth
Very new addition... things will be clearer later.
Chris Warner
Tftc!
Karim Saadi
”Glad to impress an ancient god and meet my little brother’s expectations,” that is a great line
Hayden Leech
“Perhaps,” the Wyrmgod said with little commitment. “I wonder, will your Chosen be capable of influencing the birth of another creature like the Vespernat Hive Queen any time soon? Assuming it is indeed a replicable act. That seems like a potential avenue to secure a good prospect.”
Isley
good chappie
Athyrium
Poor Jake. Social interaction is truly his greatest nemesis.
Cory Sauls
Thank you for the chapter
Michael Fannon
Interesting, looks like this week is going to be good.
Hayden Leech
Funky, I didn’t think the wyrmgod had a chosen. He talks to Villy about it. “though I reckon that if he proceeds on his Path as things are now, he will be a good return on investment simply due to the Records he obtains,” the Wyrmgod added. “Perhaps I should get a Chosen myself, though finding a good prospect is quite difficult.” Vilastromoz nodded but didn’t elaborate. It was tempting to reveal that he had already gotten his return on investment simply through Jake’s action of consciously creating the Vespernat Hive Queen. That feat had even led to a cascade effect of Records from all his prior creations. “Finding a good Chosen can indeed be a struggle, but if I find someone worth referring to you, I will let you know,” Vilastromoz said to his fellow Primordial.”
Valhazstromoz
REE!! "Sylphie hates the bad burning liquid"
Gavin
Lots of odd phrasing in this chapter. Needs quite a bit of reworking just to make the read a bit smoother. But great chapter as always
ValVal
Thanks for the chapter! Jake faces his biggest danger, political interactions with strangers.
George Campbell
Love it! More chapters=more happiness.
Sayjinlord
A chapter! Praise the Malific One!
Aidan Bolten
Tftc
Themo Grulld
🥉 Rd . Thanks for the chapter .
Detrox
Nice!
Dez Wilson
Thanks for the chapter!
