“This feels so easy,” Fowl muttered as he moved quickly through the snow. “It’s almost as if it’s just windy now.”
Max and the others nodded in agreement.
Tom had the rings ready for them, only slightly surprised that they had actually found the portal to the second level. He had given them three pouches of rope and wished them luck taking out the yeti boss.
“Are we going to go fast or take it slow?” Max asked as they moved through the swirling sn...
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[Choose a skill to acquire]
[Demonic Seedlings{D}]
[Seed Cultivation{D}]
Can I really have a family of miniature me? Would they be able to move also?
The first thought overwhelmed Haylock as he tried to imagine the area between the mountains filled with miniature versions of him. The idea of thousands of Haylock juniors covering the landscape, devouring every creature they cam...
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Foros, focus on that turn! Your angle is off, and the speed isn’t right! If you don’t fix it, you’ll–
The sounds of limbs snapping as the silver body crashed through some branches of the nearby trees echoed through the forest.
I’ve got him…
Pammon didn’t come down this time, keeping his position in the air as Amaranth moved to where Foros was, now on the ground and in obvious pain from the impact.
Alright...
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Pammon roared gently as Amaranth and Ava tried to pass him and Kaen.
They seem intent on cheating.
I don’t think you said they couldn’t use their flight burst skill. If you wanted to, you could use your skills as well.
I would not do that. If I did, Amaranth would accuse me of cheating.
Kaen sighed, smiling as the wind whipped past him and his wife, and Amaranth surged ahead.
What is good for the goos...
2024-04-09 13:00:03 +0000 UTC
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“Mimi!”
Haylock was stunned at the sight beneath him. Concern of a different kind radiated from Nini. When her grandmother had been almost at death's door after that fight with the water cultivator, she was worried about losing her forever. Something about now was worse.
Dread.
The teen girl rolled her grandmother to her side and looked up at Haylock.
“Flower! Support her head! I need to get something!...
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“We ready?” Max asked as the four of them finished putting on their gear. Max was sweating slightly from the layers of clothes he wore under his armor. He could feel a difference just standing inside the adventurers hall.
“Gods, yes,” groaned Fowl. “I feel like a steamed sausage in my armor right now.”
Tanila and Batrire nodded, moving quickly into the blue portal near them.
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“Holy blue balls!” Fowl shouted, trying to make sur...
2024-04-09 13:00:02 +0000 UTC
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Hey all!
Today is LAUNCH DAY!!!
Dawn of the Last Dragon Rider has gone live!
215,000 words or 1,470 minutes of audio!
https://www.amazon.com/Dawn-Last-Dragon-Rider-Progression-ebook/dp/B0CW1H2BML/
Remember, if you have already read this, you can leave an early review per Amazon's guidelines!
If you leave an early review, take a scr...
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Fowl’s hand shook as he accepted the vial from Max.
“Are… are you certain?” Fowl asked, his voice shaking as much as his body was.
“I am,” Max replied with a smile. “Of course, I guess you think this is me being nice, but I’m just trying to help the team, and you’re the weakest one, obviously.”
Fowl saw Max wink at him and couldn’t help but laugh.
“Obviously… still… I’m not sure how I can ever repay you for this.”
“Oh, it...
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RePlant System Active
Day: 60
Daily System Credit: 2
Consumed Credit: 539
[Spend Credit?]
No… it’s not time… I need more strength. Status.
[Demonic Shoot (Age: 2 Months)]
[Chi Power: 5th Stage] 600
Skills:
{Absorb [C]}
{Ba...
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Kaen and Pammon were waiting in the area where Foros and Tazorath had been setting the stones inside the outer walls of the capital.
I’m impressed. Seems they realized sooner than later the number of stones that might be too small.
“And there are at least sixty stones here. I guess they didn’t want to go back and start again.”
Both dragon and rider laughed, watching as Foros and Tazorath each came with a large stone in their claws.
...
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“My mother was used like yours,” Racha stated, his face twisting with emotion.
Haylock could see the young man was gritting his teeth, jaws muscles tight.
The earth cultivator closed his eyes, took a deep breath, and let it out, slowly using his hands in some weird movement as he repeated the process.
The chi within Racha moved slowly, reflecting his breathing and the technique he was using. Nini didn’t appear anxious about ...
2024-04-05 13:00:05 +0000 UTC
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“Put them away, boys. None of us want to see you comparing sizes,” Batrire groaned. She turned to Max, who was smiling, and cocked her head to the side. “You got something better than usual… your smile gives it away.”
Max chuckled and nodded, putting the tooth in storage while Fowl capped out the limits of his by putting in the massive hand that was bigger than him inside.
“Gods,” Fowl cursed. “Can’t I have a moment of joy before you go and ruin all m...
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They finally have figured out how to get the sizes they want. That’s much sooner than you believed.
Kaen smiled as he patted Pammon’s neck, using his friend's eyes to watch the two men working on rocks and the dragons doing their best to move the stones.
It’s been two days, and they only have fifteen rocks to show for it. They still have to transfer all those stones at least ten more miles before getting to the walls. Don’t forget, the drag...
2024-04-05 13:00:02 +0000 UTC
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Sometimes, life just blows up and gets crazy!
Signed a webtoon contract with MoonQuill today.
https://kisaient.com/
That is the studio we will use to draw the Ultimate Level 1 webtoon starting in Q3 of 2024!
The goal is a webtoon for Dragon Rider at some point (I have to see how it does on Amazon in a few days!)
Truly a blessed week! Thank you again to all who made the story a success and gained...
2024-04-05 02:44:17 +0000 UTC
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As the darkness that had enveloped Magnus vanished, he woke to find himself standing in a vast, mist-shrouded hall. Massive stone statues of people wearing ancient armor and wielding swords, axes, bows, and other weaponry found in the medieval era were held by each one. They were crafted with such detail that they almost looked like real people—as if somehow they could hold their breath while being twenty feet tall.
What the hell? Where am I?
Shaking his head, Magnus st...
2024-04-05 01:37:46 +0000 UTC
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If you’d asked me where I thought ultimate level one would be the day I started plotting story details back in October. I would have probably said maybe 1000 followers on Royal Road.
When it took off on Royal Road, I was completely surprised, and having an achievement, over 5000 followers +2,000,000 views blew my mind
Today I reached the number one position on Amazon for action and adventure in the fantasy category. This is with authors like Sanderson, and I know this...
2024-04-04 19:34:58 +0000 UTC
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“Can you dodge or protect yourselves if I set you down?” Max yelled as he moved back toward the middle of the clearing.
“I can make some air walls. They should hold!” Tanila replied, her voice going up and down as his shoulder rammed into her stomach as he ran.
“Be ready! Fowl, protect them!”
After Max quickly deposited the women at his feet while another limb crashed into one of the last three openings, he grabbed the log in the center of the clearing and heaved...
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Racha, Nini, and Fufu noticed the increase in chi inside the space where Kode was hiding.
“Flower!” Nini shouted as she stood, grabbing a wounded arm and trying to pull Fufu to get behind the stone wall a few yards away.
Haylock kept up the offensive attacks, trying to push more chi into his limbs, wondering why his improved and strengthened form couldn’t get past these barriers.
He is close to my own power… maybe higher. Th...
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It never ceases to amaze me how you can cause the common man to celebrate. Look at them. They are like that because of you.
Kaen was still wearing the same smile that he had been since the first piece of ore broke free. The men were ecstatic when he held the piece in the air, celebrating as if he had found gold or gems. Looking at the dancing and laughing workers, all stuffed from the two deer Pammon had brought them, Kaen absently patted the bag...
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Anger flooded Haylock as he knew these four were stronger and had some history with Nini. The smug look on the young man’s face reminded him of an asshole he knew from another department at the university.
The man with the braid stood there, looking like he was barely concerned as Nini charged, another two daggers flying toward him. The one that had been deflected was already rising from the ground, preparing to join the other two.
Fuf...
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What?! Is that a threat?
Laughter echoed inside his head.
Never forget, we are one. We will discuss this further, but I will not be treated as a joke! If you choose to do so, you will find the coming days dangerous.
“Seth?”
Blinking, Max saw that all three of his teammates were watching him. “I'm sorry… lost in conversation. We’ll talk later, but for now, let’s focus.”
Tanila started to open her mouth, and Ma...
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"I'm thinking you need to consider focusing on this shaft," Brumbledon said as he pointed at the crude map of the mines. "I've studied the rocks we have been hauling out and I can see a few trace minerals that might point to what yer looking for."
Kaen nodded as he devoured the lunch they had for him. Rice, beans and some hard bread might not seem like much to most people, but after a morning of working, it was filling.
"If we focus on that section, your team can keep up?"
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RePlant System Active
Day: 58
Daily System Credit: 1
Consumed Credit: 967
[Spend Credit?]
The choice was easy as Haylock woke up early, right as the sun started to show itself. There was more credit to spend at this moment than ever before. He wondered what one thousand might get him, but after checking on the area, he knew the people coming from the east were. O...
2024-04-02 13:00:05 +0000 UTC
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“Okay, so are we going to try to burn down this jungle?” Fowl asked as they stood, staring at the thick trees and foliage leading to the dungeon.
“Tanila might be able to,” Max replied, winking at Tanila. “She’s the one with an epic skill now.”
“You two, stop that,” Batrire said, chiding both boys for their behavior.
“Thanks,” Tanila whispered to Batrire.
“Don’t think anything of it, sister. Now, when can I get that autograph...
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Kaen glanced at the map as Pammon descended along the mountainside. A multitude of tunnels had been dug out on the west side, south of the keep, and none had yet produced the ore they hoped was there.
These are the mines that your friend died in... I can feel the sadness in your heart.
They are. It seems so long ago. Over five years ago... maybe almost six?
I remember how you talked about them. They were full of life and wa...
2024-04-02 13:00:02 +0000 UTC
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“You cheated?”
“Shhh… don’t tell Fowl!” Max exclaimed, watching his dwarven friend snore as he lay across Batrire’s lap, holding his trophy under his arm.
“Regeneration actually helped against the effect of alcohol?” Batrire whispered as she continued to stroke Fowl’s hair.
The carriage they had reserved for the trip home had been a godsend, as finding one after the competition was over would have easily taken an hour based on the line leading to the area...
2024-04-01 13:00:09 +0000 UTC
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Fufu! Help me!
A flash of pink made it between the roots that continued to assault the young man. Every move he made kept death and pain at bay. Even the vines that continued to whip toward the cultivator were getting closer, one almost making it to the man’s skin.
The young man with an exceptionally long nose was struggling to stay free of the vines and roots, not noticing the pink ball of fur at his feet. Two long teeth belongin...
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“Frederick seemed pretty excited with the win,” Ava said as she helped Kaen cut up some of the vegetables he had acquired. “Winning by one point, all because of a deer.”
Chuckling, Kaen nodded and finished chopping up a carrot, depositing the tiny pieces in the bowls with the other vegetables. “I think he scared away all the other game because Phillip had five rabbits, and had we not run out of time, they would have probably won,” he replied. “Besides, seeing how Taz...
2024-04-01 13:00:03 +0000 UTC
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Hey Everyone!
This isn't an April Fools Joke!!
April 9th is the launch date for Dawn of the Last Dragon Rider on Amazon!
I am having a contest for everyone who participates in the Early Advanced Review for the story. Here are the rules for Amazon:
First, you must have read the story. It doesn't matter if you read it on Patreon or Royal Road. As long as you have read it, you can leave a review on Day 1 (April 9th).
Simply state in the re...
2024-04-01 09:00:08 +0000 UTC
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Memories haunted his mind as Haylock felt like he was drifting in a pool of something warm. Weird colors and lights were all around him, and concern about a time with some friends and mushrooms made him wonder if he was back on Earth in Sydney and all this was a crazy dream fueled by shrooms.
After a while, the lights and shapes began to move faster, and Haylock started to see that it wasn’t at all like an acid trip or a magic mushroom ride. He recognized what h...
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