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284 Amassing Many
-Althea-I pulled myself out of the warm corpse of a monster, having torn out its ribs by hand. Slinging blood from my arms, I let out a gasp of disgust while throwing a thick entrail off my shoulder. Killing monsters was the worst thing ever, and this was why. I somehow always ended up covered in monster guts.I threw the body sideways, having just killed this giant, roaming salamander eldritch. It...
283 The Push and Pull of War
Obolis managed messages in his status, "I'd enjoy seeing the Adairs get torn apart, but I can't imagine how you'd do that considering your resources. I envision a few super golems and you. What else is at your disposal?"I radiated excitement, "Eh, it's a surprise."Obolis grinned, handling many reports and thinking about decisions as he spoke, "I enjoy surprises....
282 Beasts of Burden
-Althea-Past the guarded doors, we entered a hallway lined with orichalcum on all sides. The smell leaking in from another room was of acid and burning hair, the stench sharp and unpleasant. The wailing, however, made my stomach sink like an anvil in the ocean. The howling sound echoed into this place, resonating from all sides. Dozens of voices joined into a singular, absolute lamentation, one th...
281 The Wielders of Monsters
-Daniel-I peered at Torix out of the corner of my eye while keeping my concerns to myself. The lich seemed overeager for this experimentation with the crystals, though that made sense given his chosen profession. He turned himself into a lich after all, so this was just an everyday thing.Reaching the elevator at the center of Mt. Verner, Torix took us down towards the old tunnel leading to Springf...
280 A Different Life
So guys, heads up for this chapter: there are a few POV changes. I don't intend on making this the norm for the rest of the story or anything. It's just interesting for me as an author to explore different perspectives at different times. It allows me to showcase other vantage points in realtime instead of telling events offhand after the fact.This lets me inject a lot of tension into what...
279 A Dark World
I frowned, "I'd hope so."Torix gestured towards the group, "Here is how we've thought it out. After having a group talk and discussing various skills, we've allocated responsibilities and came up with a course of action."The lich raised a hand, "It's relatively simple. Alexander will remain at the core of this infiltration. I've tutored him in mind magic bef...
278 Grasping the Ethereal
Lester leaned back, letting out a sigh of exasperation, "You're telling me that we need to take Amara, an eldritch, into an enemy encampment to gain access to an Elysium world. After that, we'll need to lay low and protect her until after she's hacked into their system, allowing you to relay a broadcast that will end a planetary war?"I nodded, "Yup, that's it. You summe...
277 A Project Complete
-Daniel-I rolled my shoulders, surprised that the golem project came together this fast. A few days of hard work really paid off, and the night crew blistered past the design process much faster for it. Talking with Diesel, the guy explained that working with the guildleader really spurred them into action. Combine that with the nonexistent building limitations, and the most challenging part of th...
Pausing Pledges
Hey guys. First off, I'm sorry about not addressing this writing pause sooner. Some people have been speculating a variety of reasons for the pause, but it really boils down to anxiety. I doubted myself and thought over my story's progression too much. There's a certain amount of perfectionism that's helpful. On the other hand, too much is destructive, and it's resulted in this...
Adressing Concerns Over 276(Spoilers up to 276)
Hey Guys, I took a day to think over what you guys mentioned in chapter 276 since the feedback was much more negative than normal. That isn't a slight against you guys or anything; I want your sentiments and ideas. In general, I think that a lot of you guys may have jumped to narrative assumptions about what was going to happen. On the other hand, many of you pointed out very valid points abou...
276 Know Thy Enemy
I narrowed my eyes, "Have they found our guild?""No, I don't believe they have. We're rather fortunate that Elysium only recently established a camp far south of here, hundreds of miles away."I put my hands on my hips, impressed Torix knew that,"How did you figure something like that out? We don't have that kind of reach."Torix raised a hand, "We didn't,...
275 Infinite
-Victoria Novas-Looking around, I made sure Alastair and I were prepared for the battle on Blegara. Obolis mentioned in the last war meeting that these last few days of fighting with Daniel and his guild were critical for our guild. He wanted us to get to know the people there and create lasting relationships.That made me nervous. I wasn't good at making friends. Not at all. I waddled back and...
274 Furnace and Fire
Helios tapped the side of his head, "You wish to start that today? Right now?"I gave him a thumbs-up, "Yes, I do. Come on. Let's go."I floated him along to Springfield, each of us crossing over the woodlands of Michigan. Once near the beginnings of Springfield, we viewed the aftermath of our battle with Yawm in its full light. Many of the buildings were collapsed, several gigan...
273 New Paths Opened
I got everyone's attention before announcing,"Lehesion was reincarnated from an alternate timeline, and Eonoth, a really loud Old One, was what actually killed the Spatial Fortress, not Lehesion."Our factions burst into a fervent discussion, everyone reacting at my immediate announcement with shock, awe, and dread.Obolis winced, "I didn't want to discover the Old One's iden...
272 Cracks in Confidence
We all stared at the sight, no one able to move. I expected Lehesion to win, but in the end, Eonoth bailed him out. I didn't even understand the attack he used or why I was liquified while no one else was. I was the toughest guy here probably, yet I was the only one turned to mush. None of it made any sense, yet it was as real as Schema's arrival years ago.In that same vein, this event was...
March Update: Things are Going Good
A little rough start in the video, but it ends on a strong note in my opinion.
271 Cosmic Destruction
The deformed behemoth traversed across the vast void of space. Supporting the Spatial Fortress, vessels cascaded out in an endless torrent. These ships were of all sizes, many of them colored green with orichalcum. The greatest of these vessels were plated in dull gray, an ancient design and appearance dictating their lineage.These were the chosen shuttles of Schema, the blue plasma ebbing in glow...
270 Discussions and Deals
The center of the Nebula Drifter was an enormous room paneled on all sides by glass. It showed the sheer vibrance of space in a way I'd never seen in person. Obolis really enjoyed nebulas and galaxies since they seemed to be an everyday aesthetic for the guy, and he used them to the fullest extent for the natural sense of awe they gave.These panels of glass were supported by triangular, gray s...
269 Anticipating an Evening
- Obolis Novas -I tapped the glass table with the tip of my claw as I pondered in the night. Long ago, I unlocked a perk that dissolved my necessity for sleep. Over the years, it became one of the distinguishing factors between my rule and others. The nights often stretched on into eternity if I found myself lost in my thoughts.These seas of doubt and turmoil created a stormy state of mind for me....
The New World Codex
So I tried to finish the chapter for today I mentioned in yesterday's chapter comments. I was editing for hours, and when I finished, I found an 8,000 word chapter staring me in the face. Needless to say, I was exhausted, so I won't be posting the chapter today. I'll finish it tomorrow.To stifle the tides of disappointment that shall no doubt radiate from you all, I am posting a link t...
268 Unexpected Help
Obolis grabbed my shoulder, giving it a squeeze, "With magic, anything is possible. You can even create a mind that suits precisely what you need at a given moment, though doing so takes much in the way of practice."He turned and walked off, creating a portal from nothing,"It was good speaking with you, but there is much I must attend to. Goodbye."I waved, "Cya."His portal ...
267 The Vagni
The albony around us pounded their chests and let out their own roars. They growled like lions, their imposing minds and wills united under this figure. That figure turned towards us,"Let us see the Harbinger in his full fury."I nodded, "Eh, after that, I don't think I'll be all that impressive."Obolis raised a palm, "That isn't true at all. If anything, you'll ...
266 Joining Wars
Without further delay, Helios lifted his hand and generated a portal with ease. On the other side of the entrance, a futuristic, metallic paneling lined the walls of a large room. It was the inside of a ship, likely a dreadnought class by the look of it. After crushing many of them, I kind of got a feel for their inner architecture, and this fit the bill.Helios peered around while raising his voic...
265 The Next Step
I waved off his concerns, "Come on now, I need some advice here."Helios let his hands flop against his sides,"As strange as it may first appear, I have never created golems out of my own skin. Therefore, it's difficult for me to offer counsel in that regard."I tsked, "Well...damn, here I was hoping for some solid advice."Helios glared from under his mask, "I am so s...
264 Family Problems
Stepping over a few scattered clothes, I left our room, Althea sleeping soundly in our sheets. I passed through Mt. Verner's upper floor, the top floors delegated for only a few suites spread out by hallways. The people here settled down while night encompassed the day. Looking forward to a night of peace, I walked out of the hollowed mountain, stepping out into a waning skyline.Finding severa...
263 An Adjustment
I waved an arm in a circle, "Alright, let's move some gear."Torix pointed in the right direction, and I went to moving stuff. Most of it was necessary, though a bit of it was fluff. It was good the gialgathens were keeping their culture, though, and I wouldn't want them to stifle themselves just to fit in. It was better they spread their wings and fly, both literally and metaphoric...
262 The Last Days
-Daniel HillsideThe warping specialists stumbled into the temple grounds, Spear and I standing above them. I grafted a gravity well onto them while turning to Spear, "Take them to bed. They need the rest."The stoic guardian gave me a nod, grabbing and slinging the lightened bodies like sacks of flour over his shoulder. I walked into the temple, hearing the familiar machinations of Torix. W...
261 A Firelit Sky
I raised a hand, clasping it into a fist. From it, auras of red and white intermingled like blood and milk,"When I'm finished, I'll be the scary story they tell their children." As I finished speaking, the gialgathens roared in unison, a resounding boom that echoed through the desert dunes.They would be the saviors of many.And I...I would be the butcher of all.Chapter BeginDaniel -...
260 A Bloody Compromise
Torix nodded, satisfied with my response. We watched as the others flew, walked, and woke up here. The feast lasted long into the night, so a few hardcore partiers were still laid out in the open. Hod, in particular, sat with his back on the stone steps, his belly swollen, and snoring loud as a foghorn. I gave him a telekinetic nudge, and the shadow birdman woke up. He looked around,"What Hod ...
259 Coming to Terms
I turned to Torix, and the necromancer's eyes burned a brilliant, white flame. He, too, stayed silent, unable to process what he just heard. The Emperor kept firm,"I understand the absurdity of the request. To offer a commission to your guild one day, then ask for its assistance the next...Shameful. Despite my pride, my Empire requires immediate aid."He turned a palm to me, "Your g...
