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Chapter 134: His Return

Tessia took another step forward, less hesitant this time. “A-Arthur? Is that you?” she muttered once more, her voice getting caught in her throat. 

Every one of the soldiers, augmenters and conjurers alike, had their heads turned to face our leader as she approached the man sitting atop the hill of corpses, as if in a trance. 

Suddenly, the silence that had filled the cavern was broken by a bright chirp. Seeming to come out of nowhere, a streak of white shot out towards Te...

Fair Ladies’ Gossip (Extra)

This is an old extra chapter that I had lying around for some of my veteran pledges! I thought now would be a good time to just let the rest of my pledges see as well! Just a light-hearted chapter that took place back in volume 2-3. (It has nothing to do with plot) 

Enjoy :)

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Hello, Alice Leywin here; Mother of two, wife of one.

It’s come to my attention recently that I don’t have much to do with all my spare t...

Chapter 133: Beyond The Door

From the tense and gloomy air within the cavern, it was obvious that this battle had caught all of us by surprise. We were usually all capable in battle, but these past few months of repetitive excursions—hoping to find any signs that a mutant might be close—had left us dull and sloppy.  

A few teams had already regrouped and were taking a rest while the injured and deceased were sent back to be properly cared for. Some of the more restless augmenters were sharpening their blades whil...

Chapter 132: Drawing Closer

STANNARD BERWICK’S POV:

My stomach lurched at the scout’s foreboding words. 

This is it, I thought. This was what we were down here for. After this was over, I would be able to go back home for a bit and sleep in a real bed, eat a seasoned meal cooked for taste, not for sustenance. Yet why was I so afraid? 

“Leader, I was able to do it.” The scout let out another pained breath. “I managed to set up the mass-teleportation gate near the e...

Just A Shout Out

I feel like I made a mistake today when I read through all my reviews of my novel. Within an hour, I could literally feel my confidence pouring out of my ears despite the hundreds of positive reviews that TBATE had accumulated throughout the year. 

Coming from a writer with such humble backgrounds always seeking to improve his writing, it's easy to get discouraged at even the slightest ill remark. 

However, with my patrons on here and readers on TBATE consistently commenting an...

Chapter 131: Reunion

Seeing the familiar face of Helen Shard, leader of the Twin Horns that Art’s father had once led, I excitedly waved at her and the rest of the Twin Horns behind her. “Hi guys!”

I gave the leader of the Twin Horns a large hug before greeting the rest of her party. 

“Guys, I’d like you to meet Helen Shard, Durden Walker, Jasmine Flamesworth, Adam Krensh and Angela Rose of the Twin Horns. I’ve told you about them before, right?” I pointed at my teammates, introducing them...

TBATE World

Special Thanks to Nobel Chan for compiling such a nice index of the world! 

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Humans

Leywin Family

Arthur Leywin – Main Character (MC). Quadra Elemental Augmenter and deviant in Lightning and Ice. Deviant in Gravity if using Dragon’s Awakening (second phase), otherwise known as Realmheart. Dragon Tamer.

Alice Leywin – Arthur’s mother. ...

First Milestone Achieved!

As you guys may have noticed, all of my rewards have been upgraded! The Blackcore  tier has now been upgraded to having access to ONE chapter more than the rest, while the Whitecore TurtleLance tier has access to SIX chapters more than the rest on their own special google doc that they share and comment with me. 

Thank you all and I hope we can grow TBATE together :) 

Chapter 130: From Princess to Soldier

TESSIA ERALITH’S POV:

“Darvus, switch positions with Stannard!” I swung my blade, creating an arc of wind that knocked away the armored gnoll—a nasty mana beast that was more like a bipedal, rabid dog—that had tried to catch me off guard.

“Careful, Leader! If you die on us, your grandfather will murder us all!” Darvus warned, a wide grin visible underneath his dented helmet. 

“Bite me!” I snorted, parrying the downswing of another assault mag...

Volume 5 Cover

What do you guys think? :) 

Chapter 129: Concealed Burdens

“So you understand the rules of this battle?” I confirmed, gripping the edgeless sword in my right hand. 

“Grandpa…” My granddaughter’s eyes softened as she hesitated. However, from my unrelenting expression, she hardened herself, raising her sword. “I understand.” 

I nodded approvingly. “Integrate.” 

My body burned with untamed excitement as I released the second form of my beast’s will. As my skin and even my clothes darkened, wrapped in a vei...

Chapter 128: Necessary Resolve

VIRION ERALITH’S POV: 

“Damn it!” Glayder cursed, slamming his fists down on the long rectangular table we were currently gathered around. “And you’re absolutely sure about this, Gideon?”

“Like I said, Your Majesty, the part about the ship belonging to the Alacryan Army is merely a speculation on my part. However, I am absolutely sure that the ship we have just come from is not the Dicatheous,” the old inventor answ...

Chapter 127: Washed Up Omen

The only stop we made was at the stable to pick out a few horses for our trip after going through the teleportation gate. We needed to go a bit out of the way to find horses accustomed to going through teleportation gates, which caused Professor Gideon to fidget with impatience. 

The man was a nervous wreck throughout the trip. He said very little after going through the teleportation gate, only snapping at the reigns of his black steed to go faster. Soon, we arrived at a rather thin trai...

Chapter 126: Calm of War II

“P-Princess?” she exclaimed, even more surprised than I was. 

I quickly sheathed my sword and released my friend. Emily Watsken had been the only girl my age besides Kathlyn that I had spent any considerable amount of time with. Her master, Gideon, came in and out of the castle when he wasn’t engrossed in new gadgets and inventions that he believed could help out in the war. 

“I’m so sorry, Emily. You just came kind of out of nowhere and my body reacted on its own,”...

Chapter 125: The Calm of War

TESSIA ERALITH’S POV: 

“I can fight, Grandpa!” I yelled, slamming my palms on the table. 

“And I’m telling you that you can’t,” he snapped back as his eyes stayed glued to the document he was reading, refusing to meet my gaze. 

“Enough, Tessia. Your grandfather is right. The risk of putting you out on the field is much too high and unnecessary right now,” Master Aldir’s commanding voice cut in. 

“But, Master! Even you...

Chapter 124: Preparations

“Arthur! Please, help!” Tess choked out a desperate scream as I stood there, petrified at the turn of events. It really was Tessia Eralith. From her long, gunmetal-grey hair, to her teal-colored eyes that were filled with tears, my childhood friend had somehow been dragged here from Dicathen. 

Tess sputtered into a series of pained coughs as the basilisk tightened its grip around her waist. 

Wasting no time, I charged at the black-horned asura with the practice sword Wren h...

Chapter 124 Is Out Early!

Part 2/2 of this two chapter special is out for you Patreons as a form of gratitude <3 

I hope you guys enjoy! 

Extra Chapter! Chapter 123 is out!

Hello! Turtle here. 

It has been only 1 week since I launched my email newsletter and it's been a big hit! Almost 500 people have signed up to receive my, personal, email notification. 

As a thank you for all the support, I've decided to release an extra chapter this week as a prelude to the new Patreon reward updates happening later this week. 

So, as the ones monetarily supporting me, you guys get the first read of the new chapter! 

(I will still upload ...

Early Release of Chapter 122 + News!

Hello my supporters.

As you guys consist of my most dedicated readers, I wanted to share this news to you guys first.

I have been working tirelessly to build a stockpile so that I can treat you guys not only to a special two-chapter-release week as well as have some new benefits and perks for being a Patron.

I know more than anyone else that my perks are ... well mediocre at best. Come on; I mean, the best I can do is give you dedicated fans a chapter 24 hours in advance? I don't w...

Early Release of Chapter 121

Hey guys, I hope you're having a great weekend. Here's a new chapter for you guys!

Early Release of Chapter 120

It's a little early! I hope you guys enjoy :) 

Early Release of Chapter 119 is out!

Enjoy you guys and if you have any comments, post it on here :) i love hearing from you guys and if there was something i missed, be sure to let me know!

My Writing Process

Sorry to alarm! Not a chapter post. Feel free to read if you want!

I'm planning on releasing this to my website later but I wanted you guys to read this first.

I've come to realize that I'm somewhat reserved when it comes to telling you about me. I go by a pen name and as far as you guys may be concerned, I'm simply a turtle releasing chapters at a "turtle-like" pace.

I write this in regards to my frustrated and curious readers alike who have asked about my pe...

Early Release Of Chapter 118!

Enjoy you guys :) and thank you for your support and love haha

Early Release of Chapter 117

Hi guys! 

Chapter 117 is out and fully edited for your guys' early indulgence.

Thank you for your support,

TurtleMe

Early Release of Chapter 116

Thank you for being patient guys! Without further ado, I have moved the chapter to the appropriate folder for you guys!

Early Release of Chapter 115

Hey guys!  Chapter 115 is out for you guys to read a little ahead of time.  I know my rewards aren't that great but I've been actually working to change the rewards for you guys, so stay tuned!

Early Release of Chapter 114

Here you guys are! I hope you guys enjoy :) 

Early Release of Chapter 113

I have an announcement for you guys and being that you are my patrons, you will be the first to know.  I have decided to part ways from Gravitytales.

This is not on bad terms or for any reason other than the fact that I did not want to keep piggybacking off of chinese web novels.  I know that my novel is similar and in way have been influenced by a lot of eastern novels, but I  do not think of TBATE as anything similar to that of what Gravitytales primarily does. &nbs...

Early Release of Chapter 112

Enjoy!  And thank you, as always, for your love and support!