beddedO posts
Posts: 649
Files: 94
Chapter 84 - Chaos of Everafter
Chapter 84Chaos of EverafterEthan was in a daze.He hardly heard the remainder of the ‘trial’--the time unfroze, and the punishments were meted out, and the notification windows sprung forth with rewards, and even the exit to the Tunnel appeared… and he was still in a daze, his mind reeling.Stepping out of the Tunnel, he caught the King’s gaze one last time–in it, he saw a shred of pity, ...
Chapter 83 - Endless Questions
Chapter 83Endless QuestionsEthan’s declaration silenced the throne room.Even the King appeared slightly shocked at how boldly he declared that all three should be punished. Of the trio, the merchant was the only one to look up at him, while the other two remained with their heads bowed. However, Ethan's gaze was focused on all the people besides the King on the platform as well as a couple o...
Chapter 82 - In Tiny Letters It Spoke
Chapter 82In Tiny Letters It SpokeSeconds passed in silent deliberation.The gears of Ethan’s mind were churning at an accelerated rate. They didn’t have a lot of time to come up with a ‘solution’ that would yield the best results. In fact, Ethan was beginning to suspect that there really wasn’t a solution for the ‘best results’, but more so one with the ‘least bad’ ones.The three...
Chapter 81 - Judgement
Chapter 81Judgement[May your Judgement be right!]The first notification window alarmed Ethan who was forced to use Mana to calm himself down. Battling? That, he was comfortable with. Even fighting monsters nearly twice his Level would be doable. But passing judgment where his choices will either make or break the story? Especially within a scenario that he knew nothing about? The thought petrified...
Chapter 80 - Within Time
Chapter 80Within TimeThe root of everything.She stared at the behemoth spanning eight miles, perfectly circular, its surface smooth and pristine. It seemed metallic, impervious to any and all external effects. Within the rivers of suffering that the world was undergoing, they had forgotten it. The very thing that started it all–the orb that defied reason. Though there were over eighty vessels of...
Chapter 79 - Spinning World
Chapter 79Spinning WorldThe journey through the portal was staggeringly uncomfortable–unlike the entrances and exits to the Tunnel, Delilah's skill with stabilising the portals was still lacking. Everyone, even Ethan, tumbled out disoriented, falling to the floor and vomiting. Not only did the journey take some two to three minutes of stumbling through the abyss, unlike the Tunnel portals wh...
Chapter 78 - Means of Blood
Chapter 78Means of Blood[Wildtree Seed]Rarity: UniqueLevel: 1Note: From a Seed sprouted a Tree, and from a Tree a Fruit; Borne Noble in the visage of light, from a Fruit Seeds sowed the Youth.The seed was nut-shaped, its size matching half a palm, and was harder than a rock while weighing less than a feather. Ethan inspected it rather closely as they walked over to Delilah, but couldn’t discern ...
Chapter 77 - When Life Burns
Chapter 77When Life BurnsIt came like a storm.Branches of the tree sprung out in droves, belting out like tentacles. Dozens of them came flying towards Ethan, while dozens went for the other kids. Ronald quickly covered up for Elijah while Mingzhu managed to make herself just invisible enough that the branches skirted sideways and flanked Ethan. The latter danced–his feet moved back and forth as...
Chapter 76 - Wonders of Life
Chapter 76Wonders of LifeEthan mulled inwardly while the young woman stared at him as though he was mad. The memories were distant and somewhat foggy, but he could still recall that day well enough.It was about fifteen years post-Descent, and the world had all but collapsed. There were no true countries or borders left, just groups surviving the hellscape the best they could. Ethan, however, didn...
Chapter 75 - Once Upon a Time
Chapter 75Once Upon a Time“Ah, fucking fuck, pieces of shit. I hope you choke while guzzling down buckets of cum, you goddamn fucking shits,” Mingzhu cursed ardently as she found herself adrift inside a fog-infested forest with the visibility so low she feared treading forward. Of all the people to send into the portal after the intruders, there was no way she didn’t know it would be her. ...
Chapter 74 - Lonely Eden
Chapter 74Lonely EdenEthan barely managed to land squarely on a rather wet and soft surface. He still felt pain radiating outwards from his shoulder and pulsating throughout his entire body, though it didn't feel as though it would last long as his body had already begun to heal. He took a moment to collect himself before standing up and looking around, confirming this indeed was the Lonely Ed...
Chapter 73 - Fifty Yards
Chapter 73Fifty YardsFour shadows stood inside one of the abandoned apartments surrounding a square where a rousing entrance to the Tunnel shimmered relentlessly. Ethan, Ronald, Elijah, and Delilah all stood patiently, their gazes drawn to the rows of men and women going in… though none coming out.Their entrance to China was rather… uneventful, contrary to the expectations of everyone except E...
Chapter 72 - Accelerated Plans
Chapter 72Accelerated PlansEthan silently observed a rather spacious, underground chamber that they’d dug out through the past two days. Wooden beams stood erect scarcely about, forming a module that helped hold up the ground from collapsing. Sarah had some experience with simple building from her early military days, and for everything else, there was Google.However, this chamber wasn’t meant...
Chapter 71 - Unbound
Chapter 71UnboundIt was dark and scary.Like a leaf in the wind, all she could do was tremble. It would stop. It always stopped. Sometimes, it stopped quickly. Other times… it lasted a while. This time, it was the latter. It was loud. Piercing. Shrikes of a belt roused like bellied beasts. Once. And twice. And thrice.It hurt.She tucked her head tightly into her chest, wrapping it with her arms. I...
Chapter 70 - Lullabies of the Damned
Chapter 70Lullabies of the DamnedThey hung by their necks, struggling to breathe.The world had learned of the proper way to hang a person centuries ago–drop them from an appropriate height to immediately break their necks, causing them to lose consciousness and die shortly after. It was humane and far more efficient, as well as a generally accepted mode of execution worldwide. However, they were...
Chapter 69 - Treasure Trove
Chapter 69Treasure TroveEthan steadily worked through the sheer list of notifications that swarmed him, some of which were purely informative, but most of which regaled the various rewards that fell upon him. The Emperor’s death would likely speed up the fall of the city, but Ethan suspected he wouldn’t be part of the ‘rewards’ on that end, too, as this string seemed like a finality.[Congr...
Chapter 68 - When the Head Falls
Chapter 68When the Head FallsThe charge, the same one that would have absolutely failed just a day ago, was beyond successful–the rows of Altukeen ushered forth carnage as their tall, broad, and strong frames spilt into the city streets. The soldiers that came to try and stop them fell one after another, and the citizens began to stream out in droves. Fires, soon, began to consume the edges of t...
Chapter 67 - Hitherto, Light
Chapter 67Hitherto, Light“Caleb! Caleb! Caleb!”Chants were deafening–the light in their eyes mesmerised by the horse rider, by the visage of a valiant soul, by him. They were devout to him, they loved him, and they worshipped him. The masses bowed in awe and in love and in devotion.“Caleb!” They sang his name.“Caleb!” They prayed.“Caleb!” They loved.“Caleb!” They desired.He w...
Chapter 66 - Neverending Wars (V)
Chapter 66Neverending Wars (V)The entrance was a gaping maw that stretched to twenty feet of height, wide enough to berth four grown men, with a gilded arch coming together into the shape of an eskyrion, a mythical beast found occasionally in the Tunnels that resembled a mix of a jaguar and a snake. There were six guards lazily stationed either at or near the entrance, some nodding off, some talki...
Chapter 65 - Neverending Wars (IV)
Chapter 65Neverending Wars (IV)Doppelgangers.In some ways, doppelgangers were one of, if not the weakest monsters created by the Descent. They couldn't use magic, didn't have any physical prowess, and were almost worthless in a direct fight. However, in far more ways, doppelgangers were one of the most dangerous and horrific disasters that would ever strike a particular place.Ethan had lie...
Chapter 64 - Neverending Wars (III)
Chapter 64Neverending Wars (III)Ethan and Michael stood side by side at the edge of a steep cliff, their eyes locked on the majestic city sprawling in the valley. The moonlight was rather fierce, illuminating the sharp edges of the buildings and giving a clear picture of the place even deep at night.Everyone else was fast asleep, tired from the descending night and having crossed through into the ...
Chapter 63 - Neverending Wars (II)
Chapter 63Neverending Wars (II)The landing party squared off with the welcoming committee–had Ethan not immediately stepped forward, chances were that the soldiers would immediately lash out and attack, believing to have been ambushed.Rather, his worry was unfounded as, right then, everyone except him faltered and fell, weak in the knees, their innards churning. Whether the welcoming committee&#...
Chpater 62 - Neverending Wars (I)
Chapter 62Neverending Wars (I)Layla gasped in awe at the rather marvellous sight in front of her–two helicopters, both seeming massive and beyond deadly, were being filled up by men and women rapidly as she, Ethan, and Ronald stayed to the side with an older-looking man who would occasionally bark an order or two. She'd been roused rather early from a nice dream and dragged out of the room, ...
Chapter 61 - Lost Humanity
Chapter 61Lost HumanityEthan had wondered why nobody came out of the barracks when the sound of the gunshot rang out, but as soon as he entered he discovered that the singular room they were all shoved into was soundproofed. Whether by design or pure coincidence, he didn’t necessarily care as it played out to his benefit, in the end. It was a strange sight, watching nearly a hundred souls crawl ...
Chapter 60 - Cold Apathy
Chapter 60Cold ApathyBy the time they got to the barracks that housed the selected soldiers, their group had grown from four to nine. It included Sarah, whose existence was still shrouded in the seed of doubt within Ethan, as well as the man who supposedly was the one responsible for what eventually became of HUMAN–Lieutenant General Zachery Collins, Michael’s second in command.The man was wel...
