Good evening everyone!
We're here for a special poll: it's time to choose Sphinx's future name. First of all, I'd like to reassure everyone that Sphinx will be changing her name for story-related reasons, as well as to reflect the fact that she's growing up. Just as you might call a baby "baby" or a kitten "kitty", you have to use a proper name when the child grows up. It's the same for Sphinx - especially as she'll be meeting other sphinxes in the future, and this could lead to confusi...
2024-01-12 17:04:39 +0000 UTC
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Last chap before the Necro Event!
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The wings of the Phoenix subtly covered its beak; an avian equivalent of a grimace.
"I'm an AI based on the echo of a Phoenix Prince created from a diluted tear. As such, I have a limited ego and an impossible goal: to keep you alive until you kill my original. I'm as much on your side as one can be."
Priam relaxed his clenched fist before nodding stiffly. His draconic instinct whispered that the Phoenix was sincere, and this convers...
2024-01-12 05:19:44 +0000 UTC
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The Necromoon event arc starts in two chapters... I can't wait!
Enjoy!
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Kazuki scrutinized his opponent with unwavering focus. Ève – or Ophia, as she preferred to be called – was a petite young woman, at least from the perspective of a titan-class hoplite. In reality, she stood twenty centimeters taller than Rose or Mirscella, resembling more of a high human than an ordinary one.
However, looks could be deceiving. Priam had informed Kazuki that Ève concealed her tr...
2024-01-10 00:46:01 +0000 UTC
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I really enjoyed writing the end of this one.
PS: difficult weekend, Sphinx's vote will be posted Monday evening without fail!
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A few hours earlier.
Priam couldn't make a move without Sumstreh reading his thoughts in advance, but his Assistant might be exempt. Otherwise, it would be game over.
The add-on would open the gate to the Fire Domain, attempting a Nirvana before drowning the host's soul in [There is ...
2024-01-06 22:40:53 +0000 UTC
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A very difficult chapter to write... The second part should be read carefully? I think you've got the information you need to understand what's really going on. If not, answer in the next chapter ;)
Enjoy!
Btw, things are going to accelerate from the next chapter onwards.
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Prometheus halted his assault upon reading the announcement. Another Legendary Achievement... He stood still for a moment before sheathing his sword.
"Let's call it a day," he declared....
2024-01-05 03:15:52 +0000 UTC
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Next chapter: tomorrow. Enjoy!
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Congratulations, you are dead! Your Talent [He Who Eludes Death] brings you back to life once a day.
Number of deaths: 18
Synergy detected with your talent [High Human adaptation] and your Titles [Three-Headed Hydra] and [Weathered]. Your body and spirit are rebuilt and w...
2024-01-03 06:35:38 +0000 UTC
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Happy New Year to you!
I especially wanted to thank all of you who support me. You give me the strength to write so much and to challenge myself. I've arranged to work less at my day job so I can write more starting this summer. It's a long way off, but then I should be able to increase the number of chapters per week! I can't wait!
What else can I say except that I promise to redouble my efforts this year?
Thank you all so much,
2024-01-01 00:13:30 +0000 UTC
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Not the easiest chapter to write.
Lots of ideas for Sphinx's name, thanks everyone! I'll compile it all and put it to the vote at the end of the weekend - you've got until then to give your ideas as a comment on chap 165 or on discord.
Byt the way, I don't intend to abruptly change her name. It will certainly come with a desire to appropriate her own identity by realizing that there are other sphinxes out there. You can call a baby "baby", but aft...
2023-12-30 05:25:17 +0000 UTC
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Big chappie, hence the delay. Next chapter: tomorrow (that's a promise!)
By the way, one of you suggested I rename Sphinx. It's her race's name and not really hers, after all.
So let's put it to the vote. I'll let you think of a name that you can comment on this post and I'll organize a vote on Patreon this weekend. One name per person, I'll select the ones I like best and you vote among those!
Don't forget that you're naming a character who'...
2023-12-28 18:50:13 +0000 UTC
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The vacations are over! This is Sunday's chapter that I couldn't post because of the holidays. Next chapter: tomorrow!
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Hyshana's smile vanished as she beheld Kazuki's condition. She hurried to her husband's side to support him while Priam instructed Log-a-rhythm to prepare a bath of regenerative sap.
Approaching the couple with Sphinx by his side, Priam observed as the hoplites secured the perimeter, their efforts unnecessary.
"It's okay, my love, just...
2023-12-27 04:50:35 +0000 UTC
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It's late and maybe I shouldn't have promised a second chapter today, but here it is!
Tomorrow's chapter is going to be postponed because I'm taking the train to join my family today and I don't know if I'll be able to write. In any case, I'm on vacation so I'll catch up next week.
Merry Christmas!
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In the heart of her mecha, Hyshana took a deep breath as a surge of aether engulfed the military hangar. Kazuki hadn't lied about the aether dens...
2023-12-24 08:24:53 +0000 UTC
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Sorry, this is yesterday's late chapter! Today's chapter is coming in a few hours. Enjoy!
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In the dark sky of Concepts Archipelago, a figure danced, leaving a fiery trail behind. The glow of the flames cast a supernatural reflection in the Fire Sage's hair. If mist had invaded his eyes, the fire had transformed his hair. Each concept brought forth a physical manifestation.
Behind Priam, a pair of fiery wings vibrated. Each was composed of forty flaming feathers arranged lik...
2023-12-23 16:35:01 +0000 UTC
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Weekly schedule: Wednesday (today), Friday, Saturday, Sunday.
Enjoy!
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Surprise painted Priam's features upon hearing the question. How does this thing know I haven't spent my Merit Points?
Suspicion replaced surprise. "Are you spying on me?" he asked, his tone icy.
Like anyone, Priam valued his privacy.
The phoenix snorted. "Paranoia is a quality, but I assure you I'm just a simple hologram. I merely sense that you haven't unlocked the [Hatched P...
2023-12-21 02:43:26 +0000 UTC
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Enjoy!
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Congratulations, you are dead! Your Talent [He Who Eludes Death] brings you back to life once a day.
Number of deaths: 17
Synergy detected with your talent [High Human adaptation] and your Titles [Three-Headed Hydra] and [Weathered]. Your body and spirit are rebuilt and will be more resistant...
2023-12-18 04:55:36 +0000 UTC
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Sorry for the delay, I would have posted a chapter yesterday but the end of the year is grueling.
Next chapter: tomorrow!
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“What's a slave?” Sphinx asked with innocent curiosity.
Myuri grimaced at the question. Seated on a wooden terrace at the summit of Log-a-rhythm, her feet dangling in the void, the young woman pondered for a moment.
“It's when you have to do what others want and not what you want to do yourself,” she...
2023-12-16 23:36:00 +0000 UTC
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Enjoy!
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A stack of wood floated behind Priam as his Assistant had advised him to use [Kinetic Control] and [Moon Mist] at every possible moment. The surroundings were thus saturated with an invisible mist, courtesy of his routine application. It wasn't the most efficient way to level up, but it wasn't entirely futile either. Priam was edging close to level sixty, each small advancement bringing him closer to the Legendary rank.
Lv...
2023-12-14 01:54:02 +0000 UTC
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Enjoy!
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Priam carefully placed his load at the base of Log-a-rhythm before leaping. At the peak of his jump, he used the trunk as a springboard, gaining a few extra meters to reach the first branch. The tree had experienced a growth spurt, becoming the Guardian of the Forest. Perhaps it sought to dominate its fellow trees, physically asserting its position?
Climbing from branch to branch with the help of [Art of Movement] and [Climbing]
2023-12-11 21:14:23 +0000 UTC
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Enjoy!
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Trees of Merit:
[Land Owner - Silver] - Tier 0: You can instantly create a building (Tier 1) on your Land - from a list provided by the System.
12 Unused Merit Points.
"I've struck a deal with the Guardian; I must create a Forum," Priam declared.
Alain nodded. "Then let's start there. We'll figure things out as we learn more about this Forum."
Refusing to dwell on what he could have purchased with t...
2023-12-10 03:48:58 +0000 UTC
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Have a great weekend! A chapter to celebrate and the next one tomorrow!
Enjoy!
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Calm and collected, Kazuki stretched upon emerging from the basin. The contact of his feet with the stone created a fleeting wave of light that spread across the marble before vanishing a few meters away. It was the sole illumination in a dark world, revealing a physically fit hoplite. He was healthy, yet his features were strained.
Kazuki took a few steps forward without a single glance b...
2023-12-08 19:22:17 +0000 UTC
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Hello to the new patreons!
To respond to certain comments:
Priam is not going to enslave all his other rivals in the same way. There are several rivals so each can have a different story. Some will be allies - willing or otherwise - some neutral and some enemies. We see a little of this in this chapter, but there are reasons why Jasmine has accepted this servitude. The other rivals are too proud for that. Plus, there's another reason but we'll see that later!
2023-12-07 01:33:19 +0000 UTC
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A chapter I've rewritten several times. I wanted to show that Priam had evolved. He's both human and pragmatic. I think this is the most intelligent solution possible. Morally questionable, but the most interesting for Priam and his family.
Enjoy!
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Jasmine fixed her gaze on Priam, awaiting his judgment. Her large eyes, framed by long black lashes, seemed deceptively innocent. I wonder what's going through her mind, Priam thought, furrowing h...
2023-12-04 20:48:32 +0000 UTC
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Next chapter: tomorrow or monday morning.
Sorry for the delay, I caught the covid. One more time... I'd like to thank the pills that made it possible for me to write.
There are two references in this chapter, I wonder if you'll find them!
Enjoy!
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Priam forced a smile as Micro smoothed the beats of his heart. The Guardian was unfamiliar with humans, but an erratic heartbeat couldn't be normal. Priam had to be careful not to arouse suspicion.
H...
2023-12-03 01:31:38 +0000 UTC
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Next chapter: tomorrow!
Enjoy!
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"Attacking a tank as an assassin is rarely a good idea," Priam commented. As he spoke, he began conjuring his new invisible mist toward the assassin.
"If I hadn't been warned, I would probably be dead," Kazuki replied in a neutral tone.
While keeping an eye on his target, Priam frowned. "Warned? By whom?" He hadn't detected anyone else.
Kazuki nodded toward the menhir. "The menhir holds... a strange intelligence that sells i...
2023-12-01 20:50:21 +0000 UTC
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I meant to post this yesterday but I was swamped with work, sorry. The end of the week is quieter so there will be 4 chapters this week, no worries!
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Glancing at his quests, Kazuki grinned. The bounty on Skull had vanished: Priam had succeeded. If I don't hurry, he'll think I'm weak. This thought ignited Kazuki's competitive spirit. The hoplite was as proud as he was strong. Unfortunately, his strength was futile against the omnidirectional shield summoned...
2023-11-30 03:18:33 +0000 UTC
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Enjoy!
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Jasmine treaded cautiously as she entered the eye of the cyclone. Moving with light steps, she embraced every shadow and tree, advancing while scrutinizing her surroundings. The remnants of the battle proved that she was in danger if any of the protagonists were still able to fight.
It had been nearly an hour since the ground last trembled, and the dissipating clouds hinted at a subsiding storm. Most assassins favored the cloak of darkness, finding solace in shadows...
2023-11-27 02:56:28 +0000 UTC
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I was going to go for two parts, but I find it's more impactful that way. Enjoy!
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A furious howl shook the forest as Priam vanished into the mist. Sixty meters away, he reappeared at the center of the circle formed by the skulcs. Without hesitation, he tapped into the mist concept. Taking advantage of the discount, he unleashed [Mist Moon] at full power. The air within his Domain transformed into a thick fog that began to spread.
In a heartbeat, Sk...
2023-11-25 20:45:04 +0000 UTC
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Sorry, I meant to post yesterday but the chapter was getting too long. I cut it in two. I'll post 148 by noon tomorrow. I'm planning to post chapters 149 and 150 this weekend, so it'll be a big week!
Enjoy!
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Kazuki squinted as he observed most of the warriors deserting the village. They must have found Priam. Don't die.
Having infiltrated the village's confines, Kazuki had concealed himself in a building. The simple wooden hut was as basic as it was sturdy. I...
2023-11-24 18:22:58 +0000 UTC
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Enjoy!
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A skeletal figure halted before a curtain of vines. Fumbling blindly, it eventually located the secret entrance and ventured forth. Wild vines slid over its decaying flesh without causing it concern; their potent paralyzing poison had little effect on the undead. A few meters ahead, a second curtain impeded its progress.
Seth stood before it, both ashamed and miserable. Swelling his chest, he attempted to draw courage with a breath, but his pierced lu...
2023-11-22 00:56:59 +0000 UTC
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A bit late, sorry.
Enjoy!
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Reacting to his thoughts, Priam's draconic instinct stirred. A pessimistic feeling washed over him. If he attacked with a Breath, the Shaman would survive. Then, the entire village would pursue him into the forest. Not a good idea.
Priam was confident in his ability to outmaneuver his enemies in the woods. Unfortunately, once the alarm was raised, the rest of his quest would become more challenging. His pyromaniac side itched to unl...
2023-11-20 10:41:42 +0000 UTC
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Saturday's chappie, enjoy!
Next one: tomorrow!
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One Potential point per skulc slain. Two Bosses, each promising a unique reward. As if that weren't enough, Priam's next target was a rune stone that sat at the center of the skulk village. Seth had no inkling of the stone's powers, except that it disrupted the Necromoon's light. That was good enough for Priam.
"Fate is urging us to eradicate these creatures," he whispered.
"Good riddance; I loathe these pests," gr...
2023-11-19 06:58:06 +0000 UTC
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