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In Need of Thoughts from my Beloved Supporters

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I just wanted to check in with all of you on a few things that I've been wrestling with. 

As supporters who obviously think investing in my novel is worthwhile, I want your honest thoughts on improving my Patreon site. I know that my pace is slow (seems like I've become known for that) but besides that, I just want to hear directly from you guys on what I can do to better provide so that both sides come out happy! 

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Chapter 156: A Lance's Battle

“Where’s my mask?”

The witch’s hands fumbled over her face, still angled away from my line of sight. 

“My mask. I need my mask,” she kept repeating as she realized her face was now bare. The witch tore away at her unruly black mane, clawing at her ponytails and using her undone hair as a curtain to cover her face. She kneeled on the ground, gathering the small shards of her shattered mask as she continued muttering. 

I let out ragged breaths as I sl...

Chapter 155: Why I’m Here

My heartbeat quickened and my palms grew slick with sweat as Sylvia’s emotions leaked onto me, but I had no time to rest; with their conjurers and archers nearby sustaining serious injuries, the enemy augmenters and soldiers were quick to approach us.

“We got some headed our way. Don’t get cold feet on me now,” my former professor chuckled. Her lighthearted tone didn’t suit the screaming and clashing of weapons resounding in the background. 

“Cold feet? I’ve...

To My Wonderful Patrons!

Hello!

It was a random epiphany that came to me but I realized that I'm not very talkative. Yes, I post weekly about updates, but besides that, you guys don't really hear from me (if you guys want to, that is).

So I just wanted to take this time and just remind you guys how much I appreciate every one of you wonderful readers who find it worthwhile to support my novel. I know that I, like a lot of creators, say how thankful we are very often, but it's honestly because we do.
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Chapter 154: Changing Tides

ARTHUR

I gnashed my teeth at the sight of Cedry’s body falling limp on the ground. The enemy axe-wielder pried his weapon out of the ground and prepared to swing down, his arrogant sneer exposing his yellow teeth, when a thin blade protruded out of his gorget. 

As the axe-wielder’s body slumped, Jona—Cedry’s friend—came into view. With a firm tug, he pulled out his bloodied dagger from the man he’d just stabbed before kneeling down next to Ced...

Tessia Eralith

Thank you, my beloved supporters. I hope you like it :) 

Chapter 153: A Normal Soldier

Multiple battles going on at once, the sound of metal clashing and spells firing resonant in the air. The musty stench of burning wood overwhelmed all other smells as a thin layer of smoke surrounded us. 

However, despite the chaos, my battle with the augmenter seemed confined—almost isolated—as if the soldiers around us deliberately left us alone. Whether the people nearby were too focused on their own fights or if there was some sort of illusion put in place, I couldn’t...

Chapter 152: Way of Magic

Both captains behind me remained in a daze as we all stared at the severed arm—hand still clenching the sword—forming a pool of blood beneath it.   

“Soldiers on guard! Stand by for battle!” I roared, projecting my voice as loudly and distinctly as possible to get everyone’s attention. 

The soldiers present roused out of their daze at my commands. The new recruits scrambled to their belongings as they fumbled putting on their armor. The veteran adventu...

Chapter 151: Morning After

I lifted my makeshift practice sword, a crudely carved piece of wood wrapped in towels for weight. As I counted in my head with each downward swing, a soft voice shook me out of my trance. “Grey. It’s time for breakfast.”

Looking over my shoulder, I spotted Cecilia by the door with a fresh towel folded neatly in her arms. “Oh, thanks!” 

As I walked over, Cecilia handed me the towel. “I still have to help get the table set up,” she announced before she briskl...

Chapter 150: Rumination

“Just a cook?” I repeated. “Somehow, I have a hard time believing that.” 

The head chef shrugged, untying her apron and tossing it over to Nyphia. “Titles are merely an embellishment stuck in front of your name to establish a hierarchy, so yes, I am Chef Astera. Nice to meet you.” 

Taken aback by the sudden words of wisdom, I dipped my head in reply. “And I am Arthur. The pleasure is mine.” 

“Well then, Arthur, let’s put a show...

Chapter 149: A Simple Cook

As I lifted the tent flap, I caught sight of the guard stationed outside. As soon as our eyes met, his giant body stiffened into a frantic salute. “G-Gen—” 

“Remember…” I reminded, winking at the terrified guard as I pressed my finger to my lips. 

Without waiting for a response, I made my way back to the growing cluster of soldiers cheering louder than before. 

The fight between the half-elf girl named Cedry and the long-armed Jona seeme...

Chapter 148: First Assignment

A cloud of frosty fog formed with each breath as I made my way toward the bustling encampment. The soldiers had set up their tents and lit fires behind a formation of large rocks standing over a couple dozen feet high underneath a cliff by the shore. The soft flickers of fires and trails of smoke stood out from the distance but the towering barricade of boulders served as a natural defense from anyone coming from the waters. 

I could make out a few watchmen stationed atop the c...

Extra: The Struggles of a Man in an Infant’s body

It was a dreary afternoon with a thick layer of haze lingering in the small town of Ashber that I now had to call home.  The founder of this outpost must’ve had a minimalistic outlook on life as the only way to describe this town would with the word “lackluster”.  The children we passed by were either doing chores for their parents or playing around; kicking rocks and playing make believe warriors and mages, mostly. 

Making our way through the tall grass that ca...

Chapter 147: Role

As Virion and Aldir headed back to the castle, I remained behind to wish my mother and father, who were adamant on rejoining the Twin Horns and helping out in the war, off. As we said our goodbyes, I had tried to dissuade them from going near the western shore where the fighting would be the heaviest, but they were against it. 

What frustrated me was that I couldn’t blame them for it either; for them, this land was their home and protecting it was only natural. For me, maybe ...

Chapter 146: Speech and Statement

Virion, Rahdeas, the lances, and the two royal families all turned to me as I walked up towards the balcony edge. The applause rose to a deafening crescendo at my appearance as Virion waited for me at the very end. 

While Bairon and Varay had calloused expressions on their faces as they let me through, Aya’s lips curled into a coy smile as she nodded approvingly. 

Tess’s expression was still brusque from yesterday’s argument, while Kathyln’s eyes creased in a...

Chapter 145: From The Balcony

“I look ridiculous,” I grumbled, hobbling closer to the mirror to study myself. 

The plated armor was gaudy and inefficient in design. My chest and shoulders were protected by a silver pauldron and a gorget that reached up to my chin, allowing for only minimal movement of my neck. Even more restricting, my hip and thighs were guarded by a tasset that prohibited me from raising my legs. The subtle detailings on my gauntlets and greaves matched the ones on my breastplate and a blazing r...

I'm Back!

I sent out an email to my subscribers and an announcement on my website but I realized I never formally said anything here, and I apologize for that.

I was on vacation in Hawaii for a week with my girlfriend. I was feeling a bit overwhelmed by not just my weekly chapters but the fact that I'm working alongside a professional editor in preparation of a full revamp on TBATE. This has barely started so you won't be seeing this new version anytime soon, but this is where (after the editing is comp...

Chapter 144: Invaluable Allies

Chapter 144: Invaluable Allies

“I understand your problem, Grey, but I’m not sure if I’m the best person to help you with this,” the headmaster said with a sigh. “No matter how lacking your ki pool may be compared to most kids your age, you’re still a child with plenty of time for that to change. However, and I say this as a general life lesson, if you find yourself lacking in resources, use what you have when you need it the most.” 

I pondered over her cryptic solutio...

Chapter 143: Numbers Behind Age

TESSIA ERALITH’S POV: 

I stepped out of the teleportation gate and onto a platform, feeling weary and frustrated. I could’ve helped back there, but they wouldn’t let me. The soldiers that stayed behind to fight all echoed the same words—that I needed to go and my safety was priority. 

What the hell was the point of training so damn hard if everyone treated me like some glass sculpture? 

I let out a deep breath, hoping to expel the fr...

Volume 5 Ebook is Now Available On Amazon!

The title pretty much says it all, and every pledge here knows how much support is important to a self-publishing author such as myself.

I've given an incentive to my non-pledges that they'll receive a landscape wallpaper of the Volume 5 cover as a token of appreciation for purchasing my novel on Amazon and leaving a supportive review but I won't give that incentive to you guys.

As my pledges, I'd like to thank you by just simply giving away the high-resolution Wallpaper of Volume 5 to y...

Extra: The Struggles of a Man in an Infant’s body

Just a little insight into the mind of infant Arthur! Hope you enjoy :) 

It was a dreary afternoon with a thick layer of haze lingering in the small town of Ashber that I now had to call home.  The founder of this outpost must’ve had a minimalistic outlook on life as the only way to describe this town would with the word “lackluster”.  The children we passed by were either doing chores for their parents or playing around; kicking rocks and playing make believe w...

Chapter 142: Unexpectedly

Leaving Sylvie with my sister, I made my way to my parents’ room. I strode down the corridor, my gait growing faster with each step as I arrived in front of the door labeled “Leywin Family.” 

I took a deep breath to steady my nerves. The thought of what Ellie said, that my parents really planned to take part in the war, filled me with unease. A dull thud resounded as I knocked on the wooden door. 

“It’s open,” the warm voice of my mother chimed from the other side.&...

Chapter 141: What War Means For Everyone

The haunting images of Alea’s bloody corpse, limbs brutally severed and core destroyed, flooded my mind as I stared at the chip in Uto’s left horn.  

Any form of inhibition that had kept me from killing the Vritra had disappeared as I advanced towards Uto. 

“Was it you?” I asked, my voice dripping with malice as I approached Uto. 

Sylvie’s concern seeped into my head from behind, but it was no use. 

Each step forward I took, the self-control that...

Chapter 140: Ultimatum

Scenes of the memories I thought I had forgotten flashed in my head at every blink, haunting me in broad daylight as we prepared to make our way to the designated location where we would meet with the messenger. 

‘Are you okay, Arthur?’ Sylvie’s concern touched my mind. 

‘I’m fine, Sylv. Other than the fact that you call me by my name now,’ I replied, scratching her small ears.

‘Grandfather said that it’s important that I uphold the d...