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Chapter 119- A Goblin Raid

A Goblin Raid

Gorl stared at the ugly sneering face of the archer squatting in front. That twisting smile that might be misplaced for a sneer, occupied the pointed face, while it pushed the decapitated wolf head towards him. The skinny, long fingers slid on the bloodied head, as the owner awaited approval.

This time, however, Gorl finally lost his temper. He grabbed the other goblin fidgeting at his side, ever since the first five archer teams returned.

"How...

Chapter 118- Preparation

Preparation

Chu held a meeting on the same night after the visitors departed.

In the workshop, everyone gathered around the boy sitting at the head of the table. Dyna had recalled her wolves, so as to flush out any stragglers left behind to spy. Currently, the beast roamed around the farm in circles, sniffing and prowling. At the moment the wolves would serve as adequate sentries.

"How was the exchange? Did you have trouble?"

"No, no trouble at all. Th...

Chapter 117-Anybody can make a plan

Anybody can make a plan

On the road to Karst, Young Master Wu sat in the carriage, reading over the contract. Cursing he flung the parchment to the side. The guard sitting across from him, obediently collected the document and rolled it up. Ever since leaving the farm, his young master had continuously cursed both gods and devils alike.

"I have never seen an agreement like this, the damn thing is more ironclad than the Bridgeroak's tower shield. That lumpy sister ...

Chapter 116- Unfortunate Raiders

Unfortunate Raiders

From his crawling posture, Cust frowned while looking up towards the humans some distance away.

The strange word covered the silent grassland, dissipating to a whisper when it reached his pair of scrawny, pointed ears. Cust, eyed the two humans, as a blood lust and ferocious growl welled up within his throat. Since they spotted him, he had no qualms in launching his attack. Before he could shout the command however, it rained.

Li...

Chapter 115- Night Attack

Night Attack

Rose walked along the perimeter of the farm, scanning the wooden wall for any unusual signs. At dusk, she assumed the duty of the night watch, along with others listed on the roster.

Since leaving her family in the village, her life changed for the better. As a female offspring, she had suffered neglect and abuse under a father who spent the majority of his time in the tavern.

From a young age, she learned to sweep the floor, light a fire, and ...

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Chapter 114- A fruitful day

A Fruitful Day

Chu spent the remainder of the evening visiting each small lodge while answering questions or explaining certain designs. The representatives had all received their inventions or crude drawings. They did not rush to leave for the Capital but instead decided to gain as much information about their invention.

Young Master Wu left the very evening, however, after receiving and signing his contract. He had gained and lost during this trip and wanted to ...

Chapter 113- Offers to make one smile

Offers to make one smile

Pug faltered along the way through the shady forest in the early morning, his eyes heavy from lack of sleep. He exited the towering trees and the canopy, raising a thin green hand to block the dazzling sunlight. Pug paused at the edge of the large clearing,  consisting of a small rocky hill birthed out from the earth, depositing boulders and debris around it.

One would have to trek for hours from the grasslands, before meeting this pl...

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Chapter 112- Bribing the way to the Capital

Bribing the way to the Capital

Ming pulled the thick quilt tightly over his body as another bout of shaking assaulted him. Lucy sat beside him on the bench, a shawl draped over her, with Amanda standing behind, massaging her shoulders. The oil lamps provided light in the workshop, flickering on the anxious faces of the men locked in discussion.

"Boy, are you certain that's what happened?"

Ming nodded his head, sipping a cup of warm water held between two sha...

Chapter 111 -Little liars

Little liars

In the late evening, loud noises and shouts of guards scurrying for equipment and weapons resounded near the farm.

Chu stood with the façade of a little boy, twisting his hands together in worry. Jim and Mr Thomas stood near him as the nobles approached from their individual camps.

"Don't worry, young Artisan. My Sersen will personally head out with the search party. We will find them soon."

Grandmaster Yang said. With his white hair and ...

Chapter 110 -An informative fight

An informative fight

"What if the remaining gold coins cannot add up to one hundred, how do we use this percentage then?"

Amanda looked over to the merchant whose appearance seemed to indicate some good living-- at least when it came to the food line. The keen eyes, and questions like this last one, however, proved he did not earn his nobility by name. She reached into her sleeves and placed a silver and a copper coin on the table.

"Change the ...

Chapter 109 -Hunting with a Sersen

Hunting with a Sersen

"Truly, the Heavens maintain equality, when they give, they also take."

The solemn words from the priest, caused the others to shake their heads in agreement. The young woman standing in the doorway supported this belief of universal balance. To describe her appearance-- simply horrifying.

Her face had been marred with blotches of yellow and brown skin, possibly scars from squeezing those swollen bumps. One of her eyes peeked o...

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Chapter 108 -Inventions and Hunting

Inventions and Hunting

Chu walked slowly, along the dirt road, as he chatted with the young master of the Wu clan. Merchant Windit trotted beside them, joining in the conversation, while stealing glances at the towering structure they approached. Behind them, Mr Thomas engaged in idle talk with the representatives of the other families.

Workers weeded and tended the fields of yellowing corn and also the mature vegetables on both sides of the road. The group probab...

Deuce Apocalypse -Chapter 4

Survivors?

John carried a backpack along with his gear. He exited the stairs, scanning the corridor of the first floor. Grabbing the portable nail gun and the roll of steel ribbon, he started methodically and soon two crude but effective tripwire lined the corridor pathway, placed about ten feet apart.

He then stood behind the wall as he knocked the first apartment door using his crowbar.

"Hello?"

Calling and knocking a few times without any response, caused ...

Chapter 107 -The Six Houses

The Six Houses

On a cool autumn morning, Singh knocked and entered the barn. His hand moved unconsciously towards his head, patting down any strands of loose hair and then smoothed and fixed his clothing. He steadied his breathing with some deep breaths, removing the fluster from his face.

Singh made his way to the end of the long table where a boy and three girls pored over a book while engaged in a heated discussion. Amidst the pointing and moving hands, followe...

Chapter 106 -Separating the Sheep from the Demons

Separating the Sheep from the Demons

In the autumn morning, a crowd gathered outside the workshop building after the morning meal.

Chu stood on a bench, as his gaze passed over the residents of the farm. Some had firm faces and steely eyes, others had red sleepless eyes that darted to the side when facing his gaze.

"Nothing has changed since last night. We would either end up as servants or slaves to a powerful house or killed during a Goblin raid or ambush....

Chapter 105 -Inferences from Nothing

Inferences from Nothing

Chu searched for signs of footprints, broken branches, and other indicators to no avail. Besides the obvious disturbance on the forest floor caused by Singh's previous curiosity, the ground remained undisturbed. If not for the compelling evidence in Jim's hand, he might have doubted the young man.

"How about you guys?"

Jim and Mr Thomas both shook their heads. These two trackers scoured the site along with him. Singh and the others, s...

Chapter 104 -A Dangerous Predicament; An Inevitable Two-Prong Attack!

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Deuce Apocalypse -Chapter 3

Cleaning House

The clock alarm sounded at twelve--midnight in the sleepless city.

John opened his eyes and promptly silenced the sound as if by reflex. Similar sounds came from beyond his boarded windows and within the apartment building. Others seemed to have thought along similar lines as him, some might have done it to sate their curiosity, after witnessing the orange sky.

Soon, the noise level dropped, since those who lived before knew the value of silence. Ala...

Chapter 103 -Triumphant Return

Chapter 102 -Prelude to entering the Empire

Chapter 101 -Probation

Chapter 100 -Reputation

Chapter 99 -Research Division

Chapter 98 -Mass recruitment drive

Chapter 97 -Aftermath

Aftermath

Chu woke up in the barn. A beam of morning sun illuminated the bedroom, coming through the 'beast-proof' window. The room might give others the first impression of a jail, but to him, it provided safety and assured him of control. This place, he built it, he called home.

After having experienced that twisted brutality that day, his mind had unexpectedly become serene. He did not bury the memories in some deep, dark recesses. Sometime during his period of...

Chapter 96 -Annihilation!

Annihilation

Daffodil's hands moved deftly, bringing up the lowered crossbow to launch his attack. At the time he heard the ice-cold voice, he was already halfway through his leap in the air, leaving him no chance of retreating.

His time spent in the Military was not for naught. In circumstances like these, he needed to launch that first strike before repositioning himself. By then he could have his sword drawn for close combat. Once he made it near Spade, he was ...