Chapter 79: A Thorny Path
Sir Briar did not let the matter lie. I hadn’t expected him to. A man like him cannot stand being made a fool of or defeated. He needed a win, and he was getting desperate for one.
That was why, following the attempted break-in and follow-up kidnapping attempt, Sir Briar decided to stop trying to do things the criminal way, and instead focused on what he honestly should have been doing from the start: leveraging his legal connections to crush me ...
2025-06-20 16:02:03 +0000 UTC
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Chapter 46: Tower Terror
(Tuesday, February 18th, 2124)
It was past midnight when the Saints finally managed to assemble enough forces on such a short notice, but they were successful, and currently, a dozen vehicles were making their way to the Tohoku Towers and parking around it.
“Big,” was what Johnny grunted as he looked up at it.
“Sure is,” Skunk hummed, feeling a little daunted. Assaulting the place was going to be a tricky deed.
“It’s th...
2025-06-20 16:01:37 +0000 UTC
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Chapter 4: Nagagutsu Kingdom 1
Luckily for us, there was indeed a map in the captain’s quarters of the Lovey Dovey. To my annoyance, it was quite crude, and only showed a portion of the East Blue. The big-named islands were all on there, as was the Red Line and Calm Belt, but any sense of scale was off, leaving me to guess-timate how far the Nagagutsu Kingdom was, and how to get there.
‘Right, this world still has an issue with the spread of information,’ I r...
2025-06-10 16:07:01 +0000 UTC
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Chapter 3: Satsuruzo Kingdom 2
When I left the bar, the sun was setting, dusk having arrived. After I returned to the boat I fed some takeout soup to Hep, Pep, and Pop, and made sure their bandages were changed. By the time that was done, the sun was fully gone and the moon and stars were shining brightly.
"I'll be back soon," I promised the trio.
"Be safe, captain," Hep whispered, and I flashed him a thumbs up.
Then, I slipped away from the Lovey Dovey...
2025-06-10 16:05:02 +0000 UTC
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Chapter 41: The Cost of Success
“Alright… and… done!” Hestia said as Taylor felt the tiny goddess’s divine essence update her Falna. The tingling faded, and she sat up as Hestia handed her a sheet of paper with the improvement to her stats.
Taylor Hebert “Weaver”
Level 3
POWER – E 424 → D 511
ENDURANCE – E 448 → D 585
DEXTERITY – D 500 → C 666
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Chapter 78: Confronting Cruel Schemes
“As I expected,” I said with a sigh, running a hand over my face. I was frustrated at having my suspicions be confirmed. Both men had been working for Sir Briar. The interrogation report said so in black and white.
I was glad it didn’t take long, just a couple hours to extract everything we needed and then wipe their memories. But I’d missed dinner in order to deal with this mess and my rumbling tummy was making me cranky.
2025-06-10 16:02:00 +0000 UTC
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Chapter 45: Actions have Consequences
(Monday, February 17th, 2124)
That afternoon, three Ronin walked confidently into Stilwater Memorial Hospital, swaggering about like they owned the place. Two regular minions, and a single Ninja who had a Heteromorphic Quirk that gave him a weasel’s head. They were hardline Ronin supporters, not at all concerned by the storm of controversy swirling about on the Internet.
“Uh, can I help you?” a secretary at the hospital’s ...
2025-06-10 16:01:22 +0000 UTC
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Chapter 2: Satsuruzo Kingdom 1
“Thanks for the save, captain,” Heppoko said weakly, lying on his back on the deck of the Lovey Dovey.
Yes, that was the name of the boat. No, I don’t get Alvida’s naming sense. I mean, I do. It had a heart-related word (love) and a bird (dove) but it was still pretty terrible as far as names went.
It was useful, though. Despite being so oddly shaped and named, the Lovey Dovey still had a decent amount of space....
2025-05-30 17:11:01 +0000 UTC
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Chapter 1: East Blue 1
“What the Hell hit me…?” I groaned.
Something hurt. A lot. My stomach? My head? Both?
With a grunt of pain I tried to open my eyes and immediately regretted it when the sun stabbed my retinas with cruel vindictiveness. It took a while before I could recover, my eyes eventually adjusting.
I found myself with my back against a tree of some sort, the bark broken and the trunk cracked, almost snapped in half. It was leaning precariously...
2025-05-30 17:10:01 +0000 UTC
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Chapter 40: After the Queen’s Fall
Taylor floated while submerged within a pool of colors. They were bright and dazzling, forming fractal rainbows that burned before breaking apart into their constituent hues before reforming again, this time as a new kaleidoscope.
For a moment, Taylor wondered if this was perhaps Queen Administrator’s realm. But this didn’t resemble Shard-space the few times she’d seen it, so she quickly discarded the idea.
It was rare for her to no...
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Chapter 77: Break-ins and Mishaps
A week later, and things were going well. Fine, even! The dwarves had informed me that the apartment complex – now renamed to Pendragon Heights – would be fully warded by August, possibly even sooner depending on some factors, and the money they were making working for me had tempted a few other dwarven Thanedoms (they called them ‘Seters’) had approached me with offers.
I was working on a couple of ideas to incorporate them into my...
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Chapter 44: Interlude 6
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Chapter 39: Interlude 5
The power radiating from Taylor was far beyond what a mortal should have been capable of. By the Dungeons and the Heavens themselves, many lesser gods paled in comparison!
Hestia could only watch as her beloved child finally reached her breaking point and gave in. It didn't ease the goddess's nerves that she'd been the one to tell Taylor to do whatever she needed to do.
'Though, in my defense, who could have seen this coming?!' she thought, win...
2025-05-20 17:05:01 +0000 UTC
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Chapter 76: I have the Power!
“I DID IT!”
“GAH!” I exclaimed, jerking in shock as Delilah screamed at me.
She had just barged into my apartment out of the blue ten days after our date on New Years Eve, causing me to throw the sandwich I’d been eating at her in reflex. She dodged, the meat and cheese sandwich nearly smacking her in the face.
“Whoa, watch where you’re throwing things! That spicy mustard could put a person’s eye out!”
“Sor...
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Chapter 43: Bloody Valentine
(Friday, February 14th, 2124)
It was Valentine’s Day, and the city was aflutter with lovey-dovey feelings! Though in Playa’s opinion, there was a bit too much love in the air for his tastes. Especially in the safehouse.
“Yes, I know, love you too!” Luko Bradshaw said, making a kissing noise before handing the phone back to Playa. “Thank you for letting me borrow that.”
“No problem,” Playa replied, accepting the device before...
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Hello, everyone! This is an update to let you know that there will be a brand-new story joining the current line-up! The first two chapters will be available on the 30th of May, and then the next two will be on the 10th of June, after which they'll receive the usual update schedule of one chapter on the 10th, 20th, and 30th of the month.
The first two chapters will be released for free on June 10th on Fanfiction.net, AO3, a...
2025-05-15 16:00:09 +0000 UTC
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Thank you, everyone, who voted and made their thoughts know. The poll is over now, at least for Patreon. I will be making a decision soon, when the poll on the free site is finished.
Regardless of the final result, I greately appreciate the engagement everyone has shown, and for keeping it all civil and respectful.
Also, there will be another announcement tomorrow. Not about this topic, but something new and, hopefully, better. Please look forward to it!
2025-05-14 16:00:17 +0000 UTC
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Feedback on Chapter 36 regarding Taylor and Bell's relationship has been surprisingly negative over on SpaceBattles, one of the sites where I post the chapters when they become free. It hasn't been nearly as bad on other sites, such as Fanfic or AO3, so I am unsure if this is just an overreaction on the part of a vocal minority.
As such, I am wondering if I should change things regarding the whole 'Danny in Orario' situation. This will be up for a couple days to see.
Personally, I...
2025-05-12 15:06:53 +0000 UTC
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Canon Omake - Underside of Orario: Meteria
The first time she saw him, Meteria couldn’t help but feel that he was incredibly sad.
He stood there, stiff and uncomfortable as he stared straight ahead with piercing red eyes that almost seemed to glow. How old was he, she wondered, to look like he had seen things that had scarred him forever?
He seemed to be somewhat young. Fifteen, maybe? He had youthful features, though he was a bit taller than some othe...
2025-05-12 01:30:03 +0000 UTC
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Chapter 38: The Fall of Heaven’s Queen
As much as she wanted to, Taylor did not immediately assault the Entertainment District. The former Warlord knew better, and so for the next couple of hours, she lurked at the edges of the brothel and casino filled streets, gathering her swarm from across Orario while scouting the locations within.
The establishments were not very busy in the afternoon, which made investigating easier. She learned many things. For one, every casino o...
2025-05-10 17:05:01 +0000 UTC
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Chapter 75: New Year's Date
I rubbed my eyes, feeling incredibly exhausted.
‘I supposed that’s what I get for staying up for nearly 48 hours straight,’ I thought to myself, stretching a bit.
Still, I’d had no other choice. I’d spent the time researching everything I could on the events that Harry told me had happened on Christmas. And while I’d gotten some information… it wasn’t enough. Not nearly enough to answer any of my questions.
‘I can’t belie...
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Chapter 42: The Wild Hunt
(Sunday, January 23rd, 2124)
“Die!” a man with the head of a rooster wearing a yellow jumpsuit shouted at Playa as he charged in with a baseball bat.
The leader of the Third Street Saints held back the urge to groan and roll his eyes, instead keeping his attention on the attacking wannabe villain. Playa didn’t hesitate to unleash a blast of foul-smelling gas straight into the face of the Ronin goon once they were close enough, and they recoile...
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Chapter 37: The Queen of Heaven’s Plot
“Taylor-sama… are you sure?” Mikoto asked, voice wavering with concern. “Are you absolutely certain that is what she said?”
“She said ‘Killing Stone,’” Taylor confirmed.
“Oh.” The dread in the Far Eastern woman’s voice was worrying.
“Mikoto… what is a Killing Stone?” Hestia asked.
“Yes, I’ve never heard of them before,” Miach said.
“Not many outside of the Far East do,” ...
2025-04-30 16:02:01 +0000 UTC
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Chapter 74: Christmas Chaos
“Welcome, welcome!” I said cheerfully, waving Sam inside. “You’re just in time for brunch!”
“Thanks,” he said with a shiver. It was bitterly cold, even though it was early afternoon. The sun was gone behind thick clouds and several inches of snow had decided to blanket London overnight in a white Christmas.
A steaming mug of eggnog spiced with cinnamon and extra nutmeg appeared on the coffee table as Sam took his boots and coa...
2025-04-30 16:01:31 +0000 UTC
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Chapter 41: Ronin Road Rage
(Friday, January 14th, 2124)
Shogo grit his teeth as he listened to his father’s voice over the phone. Kazuo Akuji was not a man who shouted, but his displeasure was audible in the terse, clipped words he uttered in his native Japanese.
Off to the side, Jyunichi watched on impassively, feeling only a tiny shred of schadenfreude which he viciously stamped down on.
“Uh, what is going on?” Lee, one of the highest-ranking Ronin besi...
2025-04-30 16:00:27 +0000 UTC
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Omake: Underside of Orario – Lisa / Tattletale
Omake: Underside of Orario – Lisa / Tattletale
It had been a year since she’d fallen into a world that was like a weeb’s wet dream, and it still didn’t feel real. Sometimes she had to pinch her arm to remind herself that yes, it was real. She wasn’t stuck in the Birdcage or a dying world or even a rebuilding alternate world.
Lisa, formerly Tattletale of the Undersiders, had ended up in Orario, City of Heroes,...
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Chapter 36: Blood Tells
“Hey there, Weaver!” a cheery voice called out, and Taylor resisted the urge to sigh.
“Hermes,” Taylor said curtly, not bothering to turn around to face him. She’d felt the god approaching a while ago, but she had hoped he’d just leave her alone.
‘I do not need this today,’ she thought to herself as she walked off. She had a lot on her mind, she didn’t want or need him butting in on her private time.
Hestia had said that...
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Chapter 73: Medical Magic
“Are you serious?!” I demanded angrily.
“Sir, I have told already that I do not sell to Squibs. Now please leave, you are disrupting my business,” she huffed.
“I am trying to give you business, you daft bint,” I angrily spat at her. “You’re the one refusing to sell me anything!”
“Enough of this. Your stench is ruining my nose,” the storeowner huffed, tilting her nose upwards at me.
“I’m surprised you can ...
2025-04-20 16:01:01 +0000 UTC
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Chapter 40: New Year, Same Old Stuff
(Wednesday, January 5th, 2124)
“The Ronin,” Playa said, hands on his desk as he looked over his lieutenants. “The final obstacle before the Saints run the city. What do we know about them?”
“They are the largest and richest gang, and have ties to the Yakuza back in Japan,” Johnny said, speaking up from his spot on the couch in Playa’s office. As the lieutenant in charge of investigating the Ronin and their activities,...
2025-04-20 16:00:06 +0000 UTC
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Chapter 35: The Steps of Divinity
“Well, congrats, Taylor, Bell! You’ve both gone and Leveled Up again,” Hestia informed the duo, a proud but exasperated look on her face.
She’d waited a couple days to update the Familia’s stats as they’d all been busy moving into their new house and taking stock of what they’d won from the Apollo Familia, but now that everything was more or less settled, the twin-tailed goddess had agreed to check on everyone’s Falna. That ...
2025-04-10 16:02:01 +0000 UTC
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