Chapter 28 - The Colosseum
My employees had worked hard and earned me a lot of money, so I decided to reward them with tickets. However, it must be acknowledged that our departure from the city was unauthorized...
If I were to be honest with myself, being in ancient times meant visiting the Colosseum was a must. It was one of those things you had to experience, like a bucket list item. If someone lived in times like these they would miss out on a lot if they didn'...
2023-07-08 20:58:47 +0000 UTC
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Chapter 27 - Ancient Wonders
A monster? This information was crucial. I couldn't venture into Tiryns blindly without knowing the risks, especially when there were rumors of a monster lurking. I turned to Auto and Budas, instructing them, "Stay here and hold our place in the line. I'm going to talk to the guards."
Stepping out of line, I approached the two guards who intermittently scanned the crowd. Their task seemed to be to screen out suspicious individuals from...
2023-07-08 20:55:41 +0000 UTC
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Chapter 26 - Old People
Rida had seen all kinds of individuals passing through her tavern over the years, from her early days as a young girl when her father owned the tavern, until now. Among them were murderers, nobles, commoners, workers, thieves, and people of all other sorts. Yet, she had never encountered a man quite like young Idas. There was something peculiar about him—a detached air that exuded confidence with each step he took. It was hard to describe in wo...
2023-07-08 20:54:43 +0000 UTC
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Chapter 25 - Wide Eyes Shut
I couldn't believe my eyes; Auto was there, looking as filthy as when I had first met her. Her hair was disheveled, but a smile adorned her face. Billy clattered from behind her and rubbed his head against my leg.
She approached and placed a large sack of money at my feet. Some people stared, but none dared to intervene in broad daylight. Even the thug lurking in the dark alley, who probably assumed I couldn't see him didn’t attempt t...
2023-07-08 20:53:30 +0000 UTC
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Chapter 209 - Sentimentality is Dangerous
Sadly, the Kuro Clan Head didn't attempt anything foolish. Perhaps if I had waited longer, he might have slipped up. However, it would be cruel to leave these two fishermen to suffer, knowing that the outcome I hoped for had little chance of happening.
I leaped down from my boat. As soon as my feet touched the water, a dense platform materialized, allowing me to walk on the water's surface. I approached the two fishermen w...
2023-07-08 20:19:17 +0000 UTC
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Chapter 208 - Dreams of Times Long Past
"My descendants, whatever happens, never open the barrier," said the man. "The demons banded together, and after the war, they started eating each other and going mad. This place is no longer something humans can live in."
Wisteria sprang up from her bed, fully awake, and looked around, trying to shake off the lingering effects of a vivid dream. "What was that dream?! It felt so realistic!" she exclaimed.
Placing a han...
2023-07-07 20:04:04 +0000 UTC
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Chapter 207 - Thorn Crown
Wisteria appeared calm as I questioned her about her actions. However, her face had an eerie expression immediately followed by a smile. "My plan was to watch anime for the rest of my life, but you changed that, so you have to take responsibility."
I couldn't help but find that last part cliché, especially considering the low-quality anime she indulged in. Still, I decided not to address it at that moment.
"Just to be clear, I don'...
2023-07-06 20:05:08 +0000 UTC
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Chapter 206 - Others Growing Strong
To say that I was having a good day would be an understatement of epic proportions—things were finally turning my way. Despite lingering anxiety that something might suddenly ruin everything, a part of me remained unconcerned, trusting Carpy to handle security.
I noticed Wis seemed absent-minded, so I snapped my fingers, pulling her out of her stupor. She looked at me and smiled, "Ah, sorry, today has been a bit of a long day....
2023-07-05 20:05:55 +0000 UTC
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Chapter 205 - Royal Coronation
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A thousand thoughts raced through Wisteria's mind. Just a couple of weeks ago, she couldn't have imagined becoming the winner of the royal competition. Faced with the looming threat of death, she had yearned to spend her remaining time indulging in anime. Before one of her siblings' hired assassins succeeded in their mission to kill her.
But the rapid turn of events left her unsure of how to react. She hadn't bothered to st...
2023-07-04 19:41:38 +0000 UTC
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Chapter 204 - Shadow Domination
Delia was having a good day. She met her beloved friend and successfully completed Kon's mission. Now, she could finally return to the clan she had always dreamed of leading since childhood and had recently achieved her goal.
As she walked out of the desolate mansion, she couldn't help but notice the dozens of corpses littering the building. However, Delia remained unfazed by the gruesome sight, humming a cheery tune and skipping wi...
2023-07-04 19:40:58 +0000 UTC
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Chapter 24 - Authority of Coins
I felt nervous as I waited for judgment to be passed down. However, I had secretly used blood to draw a transmutation circle capable of activating in an instant if necessary.
The circle would split the earth below, engulfing me. I already had another transmutation in mind that I would draw down there while my fingers were still stained with warm blood. It would cause earth spikes to emerge from the ground and grow towards the balcon...
2023-07-02 21:10:01 +0000 UTC
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Chapter 23 - Prison Experience
As dozens of guards approached, I briefly entertained thoughts of fighting them and attempting a daring escape from the city, akin to those vagabond heroes. But such notions quickly dissipated; outnumbered and facing soldiers armed with spears, I wouldn't last more than a few seconds in combat. Alchemist wasn't exactly a fighting class, at least not until I was able to make some better potions.
I reluctantly dropped my weapon, Budas ...
2023-07-02 21:05:00 +0000 UTC
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Chapter 22 - Taking Initiative
As soon as we reached for our weapons, three thugs burst through the front door, while two others appeared from the back. I turned to the stocky woman, the tavern owner, and questioned her, "Were you involved in this as well?"
She gave me an uncomfortable glance. "Sorry, I didn't have a choice."
One of the thugs wielded a bow, and I had never fought against multiple human opponents before. Unlike animals, people could employ tr...
2023-07-02 21:00:03 +0000 UTC
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Chapter 203 - Shadow Monarch
The Tower of Shadows, known by many names throughout its incarnations, housed a unique ability exclusive to the Kuro Clan Head. This inherited power grew stronger with each generation, ensuring the Kuro Clan's status as one of the greatest for many ages.
As I drew closer to the Tower of Shadows, its appearance became clearer. It resembled a rubbery shadow, with hands, faces, and even whole bodies protruding from its surface, as if atte...
2023-07-02 19:50:01 +0000 UTC
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Chapter 21 - The Ancient Grind
For a generation that created statues of naked figures, the people of this era were relatively ordinary. Regardless of the time period, ordinary people tend to remain normal, while the wealthy ones often engage in eccentric activities like extravagant parties. It wasn’t like the average person could afford a naked statue of themselves.
However, in the future I was definitely planning on getting a naked statue of myself. Were you ev...
2023-07-01 21:32:03 +0000 UTC
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Chapter 20 - The Daughter Of…
A guy with a goat on his arms, a man who had the demeanor and looks of a bandit, and a homeless kid. The people gave us some weird looks, but I ignored them and searched the market for what I had to buy.
After some looking around, I located a cauldron vendor and purchased the best one within my budget. Finding a herbalist was equally effortless, as the stench of sheep droppings yielded to a mingling aroma of perfumes near his stall....
2023-07-01 21:30:33 +0000 UTC
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Chapter 19 - City of Tegea
"My life never had any meaning, I never did shit and only went where the wind led me. I starved and almost died like a pathetic worm dozens of times... But it wasn't for naught, my life has meaning!" Budas declared, tears welling in his eyes. It was as though the suffering he endured had a profound, divine purpose.
Did he just try to rationalize his decades of having a shitty life as some kind of trial for him to meet me? People in these...
2023-07-01 21:28:25 +0000 UTC
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Chapter 202 - My Best Friend
Delia approached a smog-filled small town, where high walls displayed strange encryptions and was manned with fleshy cannons, likely the local Elite Exorcist’s special ability.
Leaping over the wall, Delia entered the town unnoticed during the early morning hours. The gothic town's only notable place was a dark, haunted-looking mansion on the outskirts, surrounded by overgrown grass, trees, and a vine-covered fence that obstructed th...
2023-07-01 20:24:42 +0000 UTC
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Chapter 18 - Lizard Without Legs
Suddenly, a tall man emerged from behind a rock. He looked to be in his thirties, but his scruffy beard made it difficult to determine his exact age. He had a dagger pointed at me and was clad in a rough patchwork leather armor made of dried animal fur.
"Give me all the coin ya got, and no one has to get hurt," he said, revealing a smile that showcased his yellow teeth. "I want yar goat too."
Time started moving slower as adr...
2023-06-30 22:00:09 +0000 UTC
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Chapter 17 - Departure
With the sudden influx of money in my hands, I eyed my Luck stat suspiciously before entering my parents' bedroom. My father was out but would return soon after running some simple errands.
Despite his inability to use his arm, my father had devoted his life to hard work. Unfortunately, no amount of healing potions could mend his arm, they seemed incapable of fixing old injuries. Someday, I hoped my alchemical skills would advance enough to ...
2023-06-30 21:58:20 +0000 UTC
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Chapter 16 - Where Will My Destination Be?
Months passed, and Opin relished the fragrance of blooming flowers. With the resurgence of herbs, his role as the village healer would become easier. Lately, though, he hadn't been in high demand, as there were no significant injuries to tend to.
Despite the decline in income, Opin didn't mind much. He had savings, and considering the villagers' financial constraints, he understood their limited ability to pay for his ser...
2023-06-30 21:56:50 +0000 UTC
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Chapter 201 - Royal Slaughter
Tor was a towering man, blessed with height from birth. His stature complemented his role as an exorcist with a warrior affinity, granting him an additional advantage. When he didn't smile, his face held an intimidating air. Which, despite his dislike for how it made him look always like he was threatening to break someone’s legs, it had helped him secure a comfortable position.
Among the ups and downs of his life, this was undoubte...
2023-06-30 21:26:17 +0000 UTC
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Chapter 200 - Welcome to Weeb Talk
I woke up to the sound of sad Weeb Music playing in the background, and the smell of junk food. Wis sat in a chair beside my bed, tears streaming down her face as she watched a melancholic anime. Her reaction was both surprising and predictable somehow.
I had planned various ways to reveal my true identity to Wis, but all those plans went out the window. Nevertheless, I needed to take the lead in the conversation.
As I stoo...
2023-06-29 20:06:29 +0000 UTC
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Chapter 15 - Winter is Coming!
Months had passed since Myrina's departure, and on a cold morning, as I stepped outside, a snowflake landed on my nose.
"So the first snow will soon be upon us," I muttered.
During these past months, significant changes had taken place in the village. Having lost loved ones and with little to occupy ourselves during autumn, I organized the construction of new wooden houses and a protective wall around them. This meant that not ...
2023-06-29 17:34:22 +0000 UTC
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Chapter 14 - Before Winter
The first thought that came to mind when she said that was that someone might have taken advantage of her naivety. However, that thought was dismissed seconds later, as she was strong enough to defend herself and wouldn't allow men to touch her.
When she pointed me out as the father, it confirmed the hypothesis I had been considering for a while now… This bitch is stupid!
She had spent decades of her life just swinging a spear an...
2023-06-29 17:33:36 +0000 UTC
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Chapter 13 - A Bit of Drinking Hurt Nobody
Myrina stared at Idas, entranced, unable to tear her gaze away from his pensive, furrowed face. Suddenly, his expression brightened, and he exited the house.
"That was strange," she murmured, placing a hand over her heart. Myrina couldn't shake off the peculiar sensation. Was it a lingering effect of her injuries or a consequence of Idas' resurrection method?
Mentally noting to consult the healer and perhaps the sha...
2023-06-29 17:32:53 +0000 UTC
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Chapter 199 - Battle of Lies
The Demonic Exorcist stared at me, his expression inscrutable as the seconds ticked away. With the time limit for my fusion rapidly approaching, I had no choice but to take action.
Although I had spoken the truth about sensing a powerful exorcist nearby, Miku's abilities were formidable. While she might not be on our level, I considered her an Elite Rank Exorcist, capable of vanquishing high-class demons with her unique power.
No...
2023-06-28 19:41:54 +0000 UTC
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Chapter 198 - Let’s Die a Little
Even without Perfect Me, I could maintain the fused form with Carpy for about twenty minutes. While twenty minutes may not seem like much, in battles between exorcists at our levels, where even a second felt like an eternity, it was quite a long time.
In this form, I was a true half-demon since I fused with a demon the right way. I pulled out the flaming sword from my gut, and the wound regenerated on its own. Fusion without rely...
2023-06-27 20:09:51 +0000 UTC
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Chapter 197 - Third Eye
He stared at me with a parrot-like gaze, and his murder-hobo eyes filled with... well, murder. It was clear what his choice would be.
In an instant, he vanished from sight, leaping over the table. I leaned back in my chair so fast that the back of my head almost touched the ground. But before that, I managed to grab onto his arm as it appeared where my throat would have been.
With a forceful tug, I snapped his arm in half. Surprisingl...
2023-06-26 20:01:19 +0000 UTC
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Chapter 196 - Secret Spaghetti Recipe
Thousands of thoughts raced through my mind. What if Tamae No Mae had manipulated me, gaslighting me into believing she was after Agon and Sei while she actually needed me to stay away? Perhaps she was truly involved in the royal battle. Maybe there was something I could have missed!
"Carpy, go underground and prepare to attack anything," I commanded, leaping off his back. The drop exceeded a hundred meters, causing...
2023-06-25 19:56:38 +0000 UTC
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