Chapter 66
[ New Skill - Risposte ]
“Finally!” he shouted.
Francis activated the skill immediately as a catkin attacked, claws coming at him.
A thread began to appear as the long nails came at Francis, and his mind followed their path, reacting to it. He parried and blocked both claws, his blade shifting the beast’s hand out of position. Francis’s hips drove forward, thrusting his sword into its neck, almost cutting its head off.
Withou...
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Max sat next to Miranna, both of their feet dangling out of his dimensional space. Beside her, Shale Spark and Rakonath sat as well, the two dragons both in their humanoid form.
“You two need to think about what you’re seeing and the truth of what it means,” Max said, pointing at the vastness of space above them. There was no moon out tonight, and the stars above felt so close, one might be able to reach out and grab one.
Two dragons had flown up here, each with a rider on t...
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Chapter 65
The sound of the morning bell rang.
"It's earlier than usual," Michael grunted as he sat up. "What gives?"
Sitting up, Francis chuckled. “It’s Phillip. One never knows what he’s going to have us do.”
“That’s for sure… let’s get dressed, I don’t want to be last,” his brother replied.
Francis nodded, anxious to see what waited for him on the other side of the battlefield.
[ Quick Attack ( Uncommon ) - This skill is an ...
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Levi frowned at the other student standing across from him.
Of course, it had to be Bram.
His opponent was from a family in the north, specializing in the ore and ice trade. Dark black hair and black eyes were among the many telltale signs of someone from that area of the kingdom, as well as a permanent squint caused by the sun on the ice.
“Saw you got lucky against Liora,” Bram said, his deep voice rumbling.
Someone definitely got the pube...
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Tanila stood in the doorway, her eyes fixated on their daughter, who was passed out. Max stood behind her, his hand on her shoulder, not saying a word.
She could feel the dampness of her dress where tears had soaked it. Her own soul felt empty and yet light, having spent the last few hours listening to every fear and pain that Miranna had.
“Come, let’s let her sleep,” Max said. “You could use a drink and so can I.”
Taking one last glance, Tanila nodded and gently s...
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Max watched as his daughter and Shale Spark stood on the opposite side of the training area. Edward was dueling different heroes who had been given a spark from him and the other gods. These were a pool of potential candidates. Each one was trying to prove they were worthy of the three open spots on his daughter’s tower team.
Miranna has aged… in a way that steals the light of life.
Her friends died. The tower is not kind, and she saw it firsthand. Losing thre...
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Chapter 64
“Just stay back,” Francis said for the tenth time. “Do not follow me, understand?”
Every warrior nearest to him seemed confused. They blinked constantly, many of them struggling to move, only pressed forward by the wall of troops behind. Further along the line of warriors, Francis could see grown men and others closer to his age urinating themselves as they gazed across the open grass at the large bull-kins that roared. Francis’ presence had calmed a f...
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Hey all!
I’m currently working on a webtoon for those who didn’t know. Also working on trying to get it as an original on webtoons.
If you havent and are willing, check it out. Maybe sign up and favorite it. If not, I understand, but I figured I would ask and ty!
https://www.webtoons.com/en/canvas/ultimate-level-1/list?titl...
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Chapter 63
The sound of the morning bell rang.
"It's earlier than usual," Michael grunted as he sat up. "What gives?"
Francis didn’t reply, simply sitting up slowly.
He couldn’t talk. His mind was struggling with what had happened and the notification before his eyes.
[ Magic Feedback Gained - Legendary ]
[ Magic Resistance - 12 ]
“You okay?” his brother asked. “You look like you’re drunk or… I don’t...
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Miranna felt the darkness wrapping itself around her as she appeared on the 55th floor of the tower. This boss was supposed to be tougher than the others, and yet her group hadn’t had too much trouble making their way through the early 50th floors.
“It’s hard to see in here,” Vraxion said. “Even with my night vision, it’s as if this whole floor is causing it to struggle.”
“Bah, only a quarter moon too,” Thergar stated, pointing at the moon that was trying to hide...
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Hey all! Just a heads up.
A month ago or so I had an idea and couldn't get it out of my head.
So I wrote a few chapters. Occasionally I write a chapter here or there when my brain forces me to write something. I've got a few other chapters already written. I'll drop a few over the next week or so. Just a perk of potential things I'm cooking.
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Levi cradled the small glass container in his hands, excited for the moment that had finally arrived.
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Chapter 62
Francis willed his body to fight against the magical thread.
As the lightning coursed through him, causing his muscles to tense, Francis pushed back, clenching everything even tighter. His teeth ground against each other as he fought with all he had.
He could feel it, see and sense the thread having to work harder to exert its destructive magic. Every second was a battle, and Francis was finally starting to see a chance at victory.
Dozens of...
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Cordellia touched another bush that was overgrown and not taken care of.
This is the eighth one on this path. Who is failing at their job?
She stood up, and scanned the section of the forest, seeing that Alarin was correct in his assessment of the area. “Tell me, Alarin, how many other areas are like this?”
Her herald glanced down at the roll of parchment and scanned a few lines. “Based on the knowledge I have, you’re looking at at least a hundre...
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It took a few minutes before his sister let go of him, her eyes wet from all the tears she had allowed to flow.
“You did it!” she exclaimed. “You beat it… does that mean anyone who defeats the tower can come back?”
Max winced and shook his head. “I’m… not supposed to be here. I need to leave soon before I cause problems, and none of you can tell anyone I came.”
“What? Why can’t I tell—”
“The system,” Max said, interrupting her. “Phaius o...
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Chapter 61
“Sir,” the guard at the gate said, “I cannot bother her, nor are you permitted to enter the dorms. You know the rules. You shouldn’t even be here.”
The guard stationed at the gate leading to the dorms for the mages wouldn’t budge, no matter how much he had pleaded.
“I know, but my sister–” Francis said.
“It does not matter, sir,” the guard cut him off. “Without orders, you cannot enter here. Rules are rules. Beyond...
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Max floated high above the city, surprised to see how much of it had been improved. Buildings that had once been only a single or two stories were now three or sometimes five stories tall, stone bricks showcasing rapid growth in such a short period of time. Beneath him, the city was moving like ants, each street bustling with carts and people.
One section was his focus, the area where the Golden Axe Faction was located. It had seen major growth. The building they had been construc...
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Chapter 60
The week ended without any major conflicts or problems.
Francis wasn’t sure what Avelis had said to both of his brothers, but neither approached him. It also helped that he was a floor below Derrek and not forced to live across the hall.
Being the seventh day of the week, each student had one day off to rest or work on anything they desired. Some went into the other areas of the city, while those who needed a little extra reading time or practice did wha...
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Chapter 59
“Francis.”
“Trina.”
His smile did not elicit a reaction from her as she sat at the table that had officially become his spot. The pair of boys who had been asking questions about getting stronger faster departed upon the arrival of her and the two other mages.
He watched her fingers work again. “Sound bubble?”
The slightest look of confusion flashed upon her face for a second before it vanished like every other emotion. “Is it true that...
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“Wekime is concerned. The game we play has changed. The little I could see has been shattered,” Phaius wrote. “Know that he sent me to tell you to get stronger faster. You and he need to have a chat.”
Max set down the journal he had picked up after they had moved chairs and frowned. Both of the other gods were taking their time, reading his description of what had happened with Miranna and Wekime.
Why send Phaius to speak with me and tell me this? Does this mean ...
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“What do you mean you can’t show me how the game works?” Miranna asked, frowning. “I was told to ask you to do so.”
“It’s not that I don’t want to, or am not willing.” Jazzjak sighed, waving his hand at the gods in the room. “It’s that I can’t. The system won’t let me show it until one of them reaches tier 5.”
Max put a hand on his daughter’s shoulder as she grunted. “Let it go, Star. Trust me, it only gets worse the higher you climb in the...
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Chapter 58
[ Status ]
Francis Lancaster
Age 17
Strength: 29
Endurance: 31
Agility: 29
Wisdom: 15
Perception: 21
Magic: 10
Skills
Swordsmanship (Common) - 53 Advanced
Shield Use (Common) - 39 Proficient<...
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Something flipped inside Miranna. A rage, a hunger, a power she didn’t understand but grabbed onto with everything inside and embraced.
[ X9a3B7kT2gQ5rL8zV0 is Awoken ]
[ System Analyzing ]
[ … ]
[ … ]
[ … ]
[ X9a3B7kT2gQ5rL8zV0 Thread Detected ]
[ Echo Found ]
[ Pinging ]
[ Thread Located ]
[ Processing ]
[ Entity’s Power Limited ]
[ 1% Unlocked ]
Miranna gasped, her lungs feeling like they had never felt...
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Chapter 57
No amount of Pain Resistance could help with the situation Francis now found himself in.
His father sat in a chair in the waiting room, his silver eyes glaring at him, while Avelis Crestfall sat in a chair near him, sipping something warm from a small cup.
“Ahh, I was wondering if you would arrive on time, Francis,” the Spire Master said. “Please, come have a seat.”
Steadying himself, Francis nodded and moved to the only chair in the mostly empty r...
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Chapter 56
Francis had endured two days of ugly looks, snide remarks, and neglect. Classes were unremarkable, and Francis chose to remain quiet, simply listening to the lecturers discuss topics he had never encountered before.
His instructors seemed content that Francis had learned his place, and the books he was supposed to have read became new challenges at night.
Lunch and dinner were always the same. He sat alone.
Whatever had been said to everyone, they di...
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Miranna held her breath for a moment, giving her mother and father a nod as she pointed at the blue portal before her and the rest of the group. “Vrax, Shale, and I will go in first. You two come ten seconds after.”
After Vaelithrea and Thergar both acknowledged her words, she went first, touching the portal and taking a deep breath.
Her eyes adjusted a second after she caught the scent of the air. Both swords were drawn, and she was in a lowered position. Soft green gra...
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“It has been a while since you have sought me out,” Rhythis said. “Not only that but for a game we haven’t played in 218,862 years.”
Wekime nodded, his clawed fingers picking up a piece on the board and setting it down slowly. “It has been too long, but as I did the last time I came, the reason was worth it. Have I ever made a bad bargain with you?”
Two older fingers lifted a piece on his side of the board, setting it three boards higher, taking the square where one ...
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“I think it’s a bad decision,” Batrire said, speaking out first. “We barely passed the 50th dungeon, and that was with Max being beyond broken.”
“But we’re just as strong,” Vraxion argued, refusing to back down. “We’ve defeated every boss we’ve faced as well as the practices you put us through. How is it a bad decision?”
Sog cleared his throat and shook his head. “You can speak freely, but remember who she is. Respect her and listen to not just what they...
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Chapter 55
[ Pain Resistance Increased - 33 ]
[ Strength Increased - 28 ]
It was hard to frown as Frown waited for Dorian to appear. Staring at those notifications and knowing he had gained them from surviving some crazy attempt on his life or a message Derrek wanted to send, had Francis wanting to laugh.
Maybe Stenson knew this would happen… if so, that man is a monster. Sending me here… knowing this would happen… I guess ...
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You’re going to have to do better than that.
Max ignored Bob’s teasing, focusing on the five who were attacking him. Ice tried to freeze his steps, but Max avoided it, smiling as he heard a ‘booo’ from Tanila.
“Resisted!” Vaelithrea shouted.
Good communication on the mage’s part.
A roar bellowed from his right, and Max turned, the effects of a Taunt skill by Vraxion not even giving him pause. Still, he acted like a boss mig...
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Chapter 54
Now he sat in the Lore and Governance class, feeling way behind, as they were already a third of the way through the book he had yet to start reading.
“So, when the citizens you are responsible for do not obey, one must decide early on the path they are going to take to bring them back in line,” Instructor Fenlow drolled on. “You might think that being heavy-handed is good and fear is a great motivator, but history shows us that approximately six hundred and twe...
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