After a pause, she continues, “There is something else that we should probably discuss. It’s time for everyone to reconvene in the main room. There are a few things we can bring to the table… Are you ready to go?”
At that statement, for some reason, it reminds me of the prompts you would get in a video game. ‘Are you sure you are ready to head out? After this point, you cannot turn back…’
Nonetheless, I don’t really have any other choice. I’m as prepared as I...
2020-12-04 04:00:02 +0000 UTC
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[Author warning: If squeamish with certain parasitic concepts, my suggestion is to skip the parts between the series of dashes]
Getting out of the pool, I look out for any replacement clothes. There are none. I probably should have asked about that, before giving her my clothes. Didn’t she say she washes clothes here? Why did she leave then?
…
Sigh.
I’m just going to call out for her. I could scan for her, but I’m honestly scared ...
2020-12-03 04:01:00 +0000 UTC
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My eyes open to the light of the room.
Ah, shoot.
I wasn’t able to keep my autoscan active through my sleep tonight.
Getting up quickly, I try to remind myself of my plan. Back in my old world, I had a lot of trouble remembering things and needed a planner to keep track of things. Strangely enough, since I’ve been here, I could only feel myself thinking clearer.
Could it be the healing constitution? I should probably do some testing to see how...
2020-12-01 23:53:00 +0000 UTC
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As I wake up, once again I realize my awareness didn’t stay on throughout the night. Dang it, well this will just be something I continue to practice on. From what I can tell with the scanning, this will take some time to get used to.
Getting up to start my day, I realize I haven’t washed in a long while. I might have to check with Gon… Okay, maybe not Gong. I’ll have to check with Lin and Ai on how people wash around here.
Since I’m planning on was...
2020-12-01 23:53:00 +0000 UTC
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*Author’s note*
My apologies beforehand on the data dump for this chapter. I’m still working on my craft and figuring out how to show information naturally through character actions. The information in this chapter is a bit difficult to integrate into future ones and I didn't want to delay the release, so I had to push it as is.
For future chapters, I’ll be working on improving this aspect more.
On the plus size, this will be one of the larger chapters! I didn’t want...
2020-12-01 23:52:00 +0000 UTC
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As I head back to the room, Gong moves in behind me. Leaning in, with a conspiratorial whisper, “Hey… hey you.” Pausing for a moment, I look back at her. What I see is a spider-lady, with an unreadable smile, but her slight fidgeting demonstrate that she is excited about something. Seeing no response, she slowly raises a finger up to my eye level. Like a comically slow torpedo, she circles it toward my face, ultimately landing on my cheek.
“Hey.”
I stare at her in slight...
2020-12-01 23:51:01 +0000 UTC
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Trudging up the long cavern path, we finally reach the main room. Heading down one of the many branching paths, we quickly arrive at another large room. In the center of the room is a table… made of webs.
Man, what can’t she make out of webs?
Standing at the table with a book, is Ai.
Beside her, Lin is pacing back and forth, demonstrating that she is the hyperactive person of the group. Looking up at us entering, Ai gets up and grabs Lin. With them both facing G...
2020-12-01 23:51:01 +0000 UTC
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Waking up, I can see that there is a fluffy web blanket on me.
This likely was made by Gong. That was really sweet of her.
I wonder where she slept for the night…
It appears that once again; I am alone in the room. Seeing that there have been no other changes to my surroundings, I direct my thoughts back on how to handle survival and fighting situations.
Using my scanning ability to figure out the best way to move, I find a pleasant variation on my ...
2020-12-01 23:51:01 +0000 UTC
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With the healing attack option gone, I now have to come up with other ways to hide my healing, since I can’t use it offensively. For non-cultivators, I will probably have to go with a combination of the low tier scanning and subtle healing.
If I consider the method that requires the least material and “reference knowledge,” it might be the qi-less acupressure method.
With my scanning ability, I’m able to pretty easily tell where the points are on the body and how it reacts...
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“I understand. I want to help ease your pain, Gong, and allow you to live a normal life.
Before I start though, I always ask this. I want you to feel comfortable, that I’m not taking advantage of your trust in any way. I’ll have to touch various parts of your body to heal them, and it might be a bit uncomfortable. I promise I’m just doing it to get closer access to afflicted areas.”
I pause, as Gong’s face wrinkles in confusion and then relaxes as she laughs uncontroll...
2020-12-01 23:51:00 +0000 UTC
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Deep breaths.
Okay. I can do this. Me complimenting her work has probably gotten her interest. She’s clearly part of a group that is discriminated against, so she may be curious why.
Okay, remember.
She’s curious, I’m curious.
People mistake curiosity as attraction all the time.
Focus on that.
Even if I am attracted to her, she doesn’t need to know that. Better to let a relationship progress ...
2020-12-01 23:51:00 +0000 UTC
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Sitting on this bed, still a little in shock from everything she’s mentioned… it’s easy to see that even my earlier commitments and thoughts on what I should do, were too shallow.
I need to take the time to come up with real strategies on how to hide my strength and survive different situations. To do that, I need to know where I stand right now.
I pull up my information:
James Delinion
5 Rose Man–Spiritual Root
Mana: 159/160
...
2020-12-01 23:50:01 +0000 UTC
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Nonchalantly, she creeps next to me and sits her main body down. My body completely immobile, I attempt to wiggle out of the webs. It feels almost like I’m wrapped in a strangely silky and comfortable steel blanket.
Moving her human body right next to my immobilized body, she lays her head onto my web covered chest. “Ahh… In its own way, this is nice.” She seems to relax a little.
Oh no. I really hope this isn’t raising any flags.
Continuing irrespective o...
2020-12-01 23:50:01 +0000 UTC
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As we continue on, I get a similar feeling for our group, when I was being led around by Lin in the street. Gong seems to warding off anyone who is coming to investigate.
What gets me in these situations is the tiny non-verbal signals being sent. It’s a totally different culture and I’m not sure I’m picking up even half of things not being said. The little I pick up is just based on stereotypes from wuxia novels. And the plot is ever thickening.
Looking back at me, ...
2020-12-01 23:49:59 +0000 UTC
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As I continue to look around, I can see a few interesting artistic designs with the webs on the wall.
A few even seem to be a story, maybe like a journal? There was clearly was a lot of work done on them and the aesthetic of the room. Glancing back at Lin and Ai, it is easy to see that the further they get in, the worse their anxiety gets.
They don’t seem to see the traps, but the aesthetic definitely is creeping them out. Gong herself seemed to expect their reaction, but also l...
2020-12-01 23:49:59 +0000 UTC
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I have to consider this answer carefully. It’s probably best if I try for the amnesia route.
“I… don’t have any memories from before today. I remember waking up in an alleyway in this city, but that’s it. I know my name, but not really much else about this world.” Lin looks at me curiously, “That actually would explain a lot, since you don’t even seem to know basic things. Onee-sama, do you think?…” Ai nods in agreement, the both of them coming to a conclusi...
2020-12-01 23:48:00 +0000 UTC
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A quick check as I exit the shack shows that the body of the scum is still there, with some rats having a feast. That’s probably not healthy for the local area. I’ll figure it out after this is done. I consider taming the rats, but I really don’t want to tame those rats after they’ve been eating… him.
A peek back through the door shows Ai testing out her strength by jumping and moving around. It’s actually quite sweet seeing her try stuff out and then going through ...
2020-12-01 23:48:00 +0000 UTC
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As my eyes open with the curing of the last condition, I can see that this girl definitely appears older and healthier now. With silvery gray hair (apparently wasn’t correctable as a condition), she is now breathing steadily and appears to be resting peacefully. A quick look at her sheet reveals:
Ai
Female, 22
1 Orchid Heaven Spiritual Root
Proficient Languages: Common Speech (English)
Literate Languages: Common Speech
Conditions:
Myriad Sli...
2020-12-01 00:33:23 +0000 UTC
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Well. I have finally claimed the honor of first post.
Thank you all for visiting my Patreon. It's really strange being on the other side of the screen, actually making the content for others to enjoy.
Definitely worth it.
For your information: Chapter 5 will be public for everyone here and as we move through the release schedule, I will be updating the viewable chapters for each tier.
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2020-11-30 23:52:42 +0000 UTC
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