"Did you notice it?"
All four nodded, sensing that somewhere, someone had been spying on them. Even though none of them bore any expressions, the room turned darker, a hint of red almost seeming to radiate off their bodies.
"It appears all i could do was delay the release of the chapter for today by a few minutes. Someone out there is far more powerful than we have imagined."
"But who? None of the true ancients are still around. Could Shawn Wilson still be doing what he do...
2025-02-05 14:22:31 +0000 UTC
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Max stared at the crater, the only evidence of the town they had infiltrated just the other day.
No smoke rose from it.
Instead, there was an absence of all rock, dirt and anything else.
A smooth surface like glass ran down the almost three-mile-wide bowl.
“Everyone must be dead,” Cordellia said quietly. “What… what kind of power could cause this?”
No one spoke, but Max believed each of them must be working through that problem independently.
“C...
2025-02-05 14:18:57 +0000 UTC
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“The system is under attack in ways it should not be. What are we going to do about it?”
Four figures said nothing in response to the first, each of them feeling the flow of power that ran through them from every living creature across the system.
Strands wound together in tight cords, running into the very chairs they sat upon, the seat of their power and also the chains that bound them.
“What has happened is not new. Many times each day these things take place and ye...
2025-02-04 14:00:02 +0000 UTC
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So many questions swirled in his head as Max watched Rakonath dozing on the stone floor of the cavern.
After eating four elves, the dragon’s belly was bulging slightly but not near as much as Max had thought it would.
“It’s part of our nature, how we’re made,” Aerthen said as she sat on her stone chair near him. “He would struggle to eat a full-size cow, but those four are not as big as you think they are. None of them had a lot of actual body mass, most elves being le...
2025-02-03 14:00:05 +0000 UTC
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Max’s mind throbbed as he saw the notifications.
It took a moment for the pain to dull enough to realize he was leaning against the now lifeless corpse. Dull eyes stared at him from beyond, the glow that once had always been present gone. Riniya’s braid was a mess, hair sticking out in many places, slowly turning white before him.
“Holy elf…”
He stopped himself, pushing back from the wall and rising to his feet, the room almost spinning as he did.
2025-02-02 14:00:02 +0000 UTC
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The elven warrior that had been his problem since returning to Tanila and the others face-planted against an invisible barrier, getting knocked back a few steps.
A small dagger fell to the ground, and Max realized he and his friends had missed it, having not searched them like he would have, simply trusting that they had done a better job.
Behind the elf were the other two, all prepared to rush at him, frozen in their steps as he stood there, a smirk now on his face.
“It w...
2025-02-01 14:00:04 +0000 UTC
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Hey all - been a crazy week but 80k into book 8 atm.
Moms moved in and back from rehab. Got a bunch of life stuff going on but next month my wife is giving me 2 days out of the house before her surgery to just write. So looking forward to getting words in.
Merchandise
Seems like a random thing to start off with. Currenrly I have a small shop on litrpgforge.com but as the webtoon gets moving along, they got an actual person who create...
2025-01-31 15:32:19 +0000 UTC
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“Fowl was right,” Batrire said as she spat on the ground. “That's a load of ogre crap.”
Rakonath was asleep next to Max, his body on one side, tail wrapped around the legs of the human he was bonded to. On the other side sat Tanila, her hands gripping the metal cup she held tightly. Each finger was turning white from the force she was exerting and the metal appeared to be losing the fight as a few indentations had appeared.
“That is disturbing news,” Aerthen stat...
2025-01-31 14:00:05 +0000 UTC
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“I’m going to need a minute,” Max said as he pulled a flask from his storage and started to drink it all. After wiping his mouth, he put the empty container away and could feel some anxiousness coming from the silver dragon that waited patiently just a few feet away.
“It appears you have grown some Rakonath. Do you mind coming to me so that–”
Before his words were finished, the dragon which had gained over a foot in height bolted, stopping just before he ba...
2025-01-30 14:00:07 +0000 UTC
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Bob had counted down the seconds for Max, not because he needed to but because it was the only thing keeping him settled as he waited.
“I’ll be back in a month,” he informed the trio. “Sog’thollech don’t overdo yourself. Simply allow your presence to be noticed and these two to state that you are my emissary. I’ll try to find another time soon so that we can converse.”
The demon bowed, lower than Max had intended.
“It is my pleasure to be known ...
2025-01-29 14:00:04 +0000 UTC
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His mind knew what was coming next and the pain that he was about to endure.
The conversation with Bob and Sog’thollech, just what had been minutes ago, played out once more.
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“If you are correct and she can travel through worlds and has the power to drain skills from others, then most likely she has dozens of skills. Her only limit would be the level of them.”
Max nodded as Sog’thollech echoed Bob’s thought.
He is wise for someon...
2025-01-28 14:00:04 +0000 UTC
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Sog’thollech frowned as the demon gazed past the barrier of time they stood in.
“A being as strong as you… tempting, and yet the risk of death is so great. Tell me, do you mean to fight this one with me or use me as a distraction while you run?”
No emotion was visible as those red eyes stared at him.
“I am not the kind of person to casually throw a life away, especially when one like yourself has been an ally of mine.”
Nodding, the demon turned and his nost...
2025-01-27 14:00:05 +0000 UTC
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All I can say is I love the comments on the current chapters
So cool to see your minds and thoughts!
I keep trying to find a way to not write cliffs… but its like a black hole, always drawing me into it
Enjoy the weekend! Big world stuff this week!
2025-01-26 14:43:35 +0000 UTC
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Miles of desert lay plowed like a field prepared for planting.
Each of them sent out spells that carved through the sand like it wasn’t even there.
Max’s own Sand mastery had been sending blocks of glass from countless directions, trying to slow down or do damage, but none of the attacks that landed had any lasting impact.
To the left. Keep moving left. Draw her that way.
Bob’s plan was a solid one. He needed the tactical advantage, and his...
2025-01-26 14:00:04 +0000 UTC
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“What? What is it?” Fowl asked.
Tanila started to move past Max, and he held a hand out to stop her.
“Let me search first.”
He could see the tears that had formed, and her eyes were fixated on the vials on a shelf across the room.
A large stone X was in the center of the room, stained with blood that had also marred the floor. Near the place he assumed the head would go was a small crystal shard. Along the stone floor was a circle of crystal that surro...
2025-01-25 14:00:06 +0000 UTC
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Max watched as everyone sat in silence, hunkered down in their erected tent, creating a place to hide in the forest without fear of giving off light.
“You four don’t have to come if you feel it’s too dangerous.”
“That’s a load of goblin shite, and you know it,” Fowl muttered. “What kind of friends would we be if you went in alone?”
“It’s not about being bad friends,” he protested. “It’s about the potential danger that lies inside.”
“And ...
2025-01-24 14:00:04 +0000 UTC
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He was grateful that no one was near him as he lowered himself off the two-story building he was on, making no noise upon touching down on the ground.
Stealth provided him with the security Max sought as he made his way across the worked stone road to the round building. Light stones set within its stone walls cast a warm light around the base of it.
Not wanting to waste time, he circled the structure, surprised to find that it was at least one hundred yards wide and only had one ...
2025-01-23 14:00:04 +0000 UTC
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“I’m sorry, sir, but the road ends here. All that I can find is a clearing to camp the night in if we really want to, but honestly, I think we should press on and see if what you’re looking for is further down the road.”
Max could see the way their driver, Blake, was shifting. His head constantly turned to look down the road and in the direction he wanted to head. His gray hair was cut short, the only measure of how old the man Everett charged with watching them was.
I...
2025-01-22 14:00:07 +0000 UTC
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“Slow down! Focus on your footwork, trust the skill, don’t overdo it!”
A single bob of her head was all Stacy gave him as he continued to shout orders, watching as his sister tackled the goblin dungeon by herself.
The plate armor that adorned her body had been crafted by him. It was good quality, with no bonuses, just something to protect her and keep her alive as she worked through this dungeon with him.
On the worked stone floor were two goblins, both missing their h...
2025-01-21 14:00:06 +0000 UTC
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https://www.amazon.com/Ultimate-Level-1-New-Potential-ebook/dp/B0DL459C5W/
If you're up for another reread or willing to do an Advanced Reader Review, I always appreciate the love!
Now after a few more social media posts, I'll return to my cave and start typing...
2025-01-20 14:22:25 +0000 UTC
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“And then, Tom took me to a beginner dungeon and walked me through it!” exclaimed Stacy, her voice rising with each beat of the story she was obviously anxious to share. “This dungeon doesn’t have teams! Everything is level one and there are guards and people like Tom who simply come in and give advice! I hit level three already! Three!”
Max smiled, watching his sister’s face almost radiate light from the joy she now appeared to have. Next to her was Callie, fast asleep in a...
2025-01-20 14:00:11 +0000 UTC
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As Alfreda put away the last item, Max couldn’t ignore the scowl on Everett’s face.
“You had two of those items… one of which has no record of where it came from.”
His fingers tapped the jar of silver liquid he had taken from Igarra’s collection, part of the crafting material that Buwingrid had shown him on that planet.
How this got here is a question I would be interested in also. Does that mean the tower can drop items from a system that ours isn’t ...
2025-01-19 14:00:07 +0000 UTC
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Max’s limits of his traveling skill weren’t too difficult to manage, simply choosing to appear south of town a bit out and using his new way of flying to get back to the capital.
Crashing into the courtyard near the training grounds caused a bit of a stir and some initial panic, but once everyone realized who had just appeared, trainers and Faction members streamed toward him.
“Seth Pendal!”
The voice that came out from over the rest was from a woman he recogni...
2025-01-18 14:00:11 +0000 UTC
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So yeah... not sure what was going on with Patreon... lots of chapters release dates looked wrong, so since i had to fix a bunch, I just went ahead and dropped a bunch for you all :)
It's been a good day. Was a hard week as my mother had surgery this week and for 2+ days was in an a anesthesiology dementia. Today she finally made coherent conversation and remembered who I was.
So to celebrate that win, enjoy all the chapters and thanks again for supporting me!
2025-01-17 20:07:18 +0000 UTC
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“It’s... breathtaking,” he whispered, barely aware that he was speaking aloud.
Aerthen let out a soft rumble of approval, her eyes fixed on the egg. “It is the birth of something magnificent,” she replied, her voice a low thrum. “A hatching dragon’s first moments are a rare sight, even for a dragon such as myself.”
A crack appeared at the peak of the egg, splintering the hard surface with a delicate web of lines. Max leaned closer, his heart pounding as he watched....
2025-01-17 19:57:52 +0000 UTC
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“I am not one to be laughed at, human. Tell me, how do you have my father's marking? If it were not for that, I would have already acted and enjoyed the taste of your flesh.”
Clearing his throat, Max moved with confidence, chest out, and right toward the dragon, who slowly lifted its large head.
“He and I spoke in the trial upon reaching level fifty. To say how I got it would be breaking our agreement, but if you can sense it now, you’re different from the other dragons I ...
2025-01-17 19:57:31 +0000 UTC
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She was not happy, but it appeared that Tanila understood.
You and I both know no one could keep up with us for this long. All we can do is focus on covering as much distance as possible.
You’re correct, but the exertion will finally catch up with you. Do you have a plan for once you reach the area the dragons are supposed to be in? Besides walking up and asking if one will raise the egg you carry.
There are no other opt...
2025-01-17 19:57:09 +0000 UTC
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“These are some of our best-selling cookies and our number-one muffins! Would you like to try a sample?”
Max nodded, waiting as Nancy deftly cut one of the muffins into pieces and handed him one on a small napkin.
Taking a bite, he could taste the fresh cream and blueberries that were almost magically combined inside the fluffy treat.
“Wow, I can see why these sell so well! Could I get a dozen of them?”
Whipping her head back and tossing...
2025-01-17 18:11:18 +0000 UTC
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It seems stupid… only one skill?
Do not blame me. I simply am the tool that operates under the rules set forth by the system. However, I, too, am surprised at what he had.
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