[Alexander PoV]
"I told you! What did I fucking say? The road is crawling with monsters, but do you listen? No!" The spectral rabbit floated inches from Alexander's face. It's translucent form flickering with repressed anger. Its ears twitched irritably, its paws seemed to try to punch his face, but it went through every time.
"Heavens above, if you'd rid me of this guardian, I swear I'll be the most diligent in this mission," Alexander muttered to the skies, hoping for divine int...
2025-07-10 00:00:07 +0000 UTC
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Jay groaned, his ears flattening against his skull. "This is why I hate the North," he grumbled.
From the wreckage of the first carriage, ten soldiers sprang into action. Some leaping from within the interior, others vaulting down from the roof. Each one brandished a sword and a shield, their breath forming icy plumes as they prepared to attack. The carriage now lay in ruins, a heap of splintered wood and twisted iron thrown across the snowy ground.
"We'd better get out of here," ...
2025-07-09 00:00:07 +0000 UTC
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"No! You're not understanding," Jamie tried to protest. Meanwhile, two ugly-looking soldiers swung the carriage door closed. "I can't abandon the Golden Fiddle!"
After Maria had posed her unexpected proposal, Jamie had stood frozen in disbelief. Time slipped by unnoticed to him, yet to Maria, it looked like minutes or hours. When reality finally sank in, it was too late to argue further. Maria had already made the decision for him.
Now, soldiers ushered him, leaving him no choice ...
2025-07-08 00:00:13 +0000 UTC
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[Jess PoV]
Jess's head throbbed as if it were about to split open. She felt a relentless pounding that echoed with each heartbeat. She couldn't imagine how so much pain could be focused in one place.
She pressed her palms firmly against her temples. It was a failed attempt to alleviate, even if slightly, the overwhelming pressure squeezing her skull.
Something was undeniably off. Her thoughts were tangled, memories a jumbled haze that refused to sort itself. She struggled t...
2025-07-05 00:56:09 +0000 UTC
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The soldier shook his head, his expression somber. "None."
Jamie's heart sank, a cold knot forming in the pit of his stomach. He spun around to face the smoldering wreckage; the carriage was now a mass of flame and ash. "It can't be," he muttered, disbelief etching lines of shock across his face.
All the planning, the daring invasion, the risks taken to capture the nobles. It had all been for nothing. The flames devoured not only the evidence of their conspiracy but also any hope ...
2025-07-04 02:48:54 +0000 UTC
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"Let’s go! I told you we were going to change your fate," Jamie declared with a confident grin.
The words had left his lips when the ground beneath their feet quaked. As if answering his words, a distant rumble echoed. As they searched the source of such a sound, they looked up to see a column of thick, black smoke rising into the sky above Hafenstadt.
"Bloody hell. What is it this time?" Aldwin muttered, shading his eyes with a hand. His half-Elven heritage granted him better ...
2025-07-03 03:02:25 +0000 UTC
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[2050]
This is the first "episode" of Ranger Report. I plan to release a short animation every two weeks, along with additional content.
You don’t need to watch it to follow I’ll Be The Red Ranger. However, it will explore the first wave and what happened to several characters who are only briefly mentioned in flashbacks.
Note: I'm not a comic drawer or manga artist, and although I have a friend helping A LOT, who is an editor, we don’t have that skill...
2025-07-02 18:41:45 +0000 UTC
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[Crescendo]
As the final syllable left his lips, golden tendrils erupted from his hand. It arched and spread toward his three targets.
Bertram stared in surprise as the tentacles approached. They moved like liquid light, weaving through the space between them. Before he could react, the filaments coiled around his forearms. For a moment, he felt a warm sensation as the tentacles shaped themselves into golden handcuffs.
The same thing happened to Eliza and Aldwin. However, th...
2025-07-02 01:06:46 +0000 UTC
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[Maria von Hafenstadt PoV]
Maria paced across her private chambers. Nestled comfortably atop a plush velvet cushion was her guardian, a translucent serpent. It was coiled tightly, observing Maria with keen, unblinking eyes.
"If they've sent an emissary, at least they're willing to negotiate," Maria pondered aloud. Her tone was trying to keep her optimistic amidst it all.
The serpent lifted its head slightly, tongue flickering as it tasted the air. "The alternative was to app...
2025-07-01 00:00:05 +0000 UTC
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As they turned to leave, a faint glimmer caught his eye. A translucent message hovering at the edge of his vision:
[You have found the Mausoleum of Lurien - The Goddess of Justice]
"Lurien?" he murmured to himself. "Wasn't there another god... what was the name?" He strained to recollect the name of the God of Justice.
Jamie felt a chill creep up his spine, a primal warning that whatever lay beyond was shrouded in danger.
After a moment of contemplation, he exhaled, t...
2025-06-27 22:57:35 +0000 UTC
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Aldwin glanced around before replying, "To the sewers."
The two set off through the streets of Hafenstadt. The night hung around them, stars veiled by lingering clouds. Despite the lateness of the hour, neither Jamie nor Aldwin showed any hesitation.
After the fall of their rivals, they had become the remnants of an underworld within the city walls.
"Which entrance have you been using?" Jamie asked, matching Aldwin's brisk pace.
"The entrance we use most is near the ol...
2025-06-26 22:36:24 +0000 UTC
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Jamie stood rooted to the spot, blinking in astonishment as he watched Maria descend and exit the tower. Her unexpected gesture left him speechless. 'What was that all about?' he wondered, his mind racing to decipher the meaning behind her actions. 'Was it a strategic play? A subtle message?' He found himself adrift in speculation and oblivious to the soldiers' and officers' glances and murmurs.
"What's that all about?" Knall asked, cutting through Jamie's reverie. The dwarven alchemist...
2025-06-25 23:33:41 +0000 UTC
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[Maria’s PoV]
As Jamie grasped the edge of the parchment contract, Maria's eyes widened in alarm. She wasn't alone in her reaction. Every person in the room seemed to lurch forward instinctively. They moved to stop what they feared would be irreversible.
From Maria's vantage point, the only one who remained indifferent was the gnome, Emyr. The cannon wholly absorbed her attention as she checked valves and gauges.
"So," Jamie said, his voice smooth and edged with a hint of ...
2025-06-25 00:00:07 +0000 UTC
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Emyr's eyes alight with nervousness and pride ignited the fuse at the weapon's rear.
The thin rope sizzled to life, sparks dancing along its length as it burned towards the charge. A hush fell over the gathering. Jamie, Maria, Emyr, and Knall each mentally prepared for the imminent blast they knew would unleash.
The soldiers and commanders, however, were blissfully unaware of the true power about to be shown. They stood, some with arms crossed, others whispering skeptical remarks ...
2025-06-24 00:00:06 +0000 UTC
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"Absolutely!" Emyr exclaimed, her eyes shimmering with excitement. "I've been up half the night putting the final pieces together. Trust me, it's ready."
"When are they coming to inspect it?" Jamie asked, still not up to speed after the last two nights.
"Today," Knall replied matter-of-factly.
"Today?" Jamie echoed, surprise evident in his voice.
"The soldiers weren't too interested at first. But the Hafenstadt officials pushed to hurry the process," Knall explained. "...
2025-06-22 00:42:18 +0000 UTC
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| The gods have reached a verdict
| These are the points you have obtained.
Floating letters shimmered before Jamie’s eyes. He halted mid-stride, staring in disbelief at the words suspended in the air. He had assumed the gods would cast their judgment after the prisoners’ trial was complete.
| Your team failed to prevent the ritual that summoned the Nightshadow
| Your team failed to hide that the Night God's throne is empty
| Your team failed to save one hund...
2025-06-20 00:00:06 +0000 UTC
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When he opened his eyes, Jay was sitting on his chest.
“Are you crazy?” Jamie gasped, shoving Jay away. “You almost gave me a heart attack!”
Jay let out a startled hiss, his tail swishing back and forth. “Hey! You touched me?” he blurted, voice edged with disbelief.
Jamie blinked in confusion. “Touched you? I just woke up. I don’t even know what’s going on.”
“You pushed me,” Jay repeated, claws lightly scraping the covers. “That’s... never h...
2025-06-19 00:00:07 +0000 UTC
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The prisoner hesitated for a fraction of a second before speaking. "High Priestess Lysara," he disclosed.
Jamie's gaze hardened. "So she's decided to make her move," he commented. "Well, that will suffice."
He turned away from the cell. Maria fell into step beside him.
"Are we going to release him?" Maria asked her tone a blend of skepticism and concern.
Jamie wiped a smear of blood from his hands onto his already stained clothes. "If there's nothing more we need to as...
2025-06-18 00:00:05 +0000 UTC
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"Talk," Jamie demanded, his voice cold and unyielding. "Or nine more will follow."
The Inquisitor trembled, a brutal scream gushing from his throat as pain burned through his hand. Blood dripped onto the damp stone floor, pooling around the severed finger that lay at his feet. His breaths came in gasps; each inhale was a struggle against the overwhelming pain.
Jamie stood before him, eyes devoid of mercy. He was aware that Maria, standing a few paces behind, watched the interrogat...
2025-06-17 00:00:04 +0000 UTC
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"They... they're frozen?"
Kaspar couldn't comprehend what he was seeing.
Even though the air was unbearable with the smell of ash and the hellish heat of the flames, those people didn’t move. They seemed to ignore all the chaos and destruction around them.
A deafening shriek got his attention. Above, a massive wyvern swooped low. It unleashed a torrent of fire upon the ritual's camp. The inferno engulfed the tent that housed the supplies. Three of the six mages were ...
2025-06-16 00:00:08 +0000 UTC
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"They... they're frozen?"
Kaspar couldn't comprehend what he was seeing.
Even though the air was unbearable with the smell of ash and the hellish heat of the flames, those people didn’t move. They seemed to ignore all the chaos and destruction around them.
A deafening shriek got his attention. Above, a massive wyvern swooped low. It unleashed a torrent of fire upon the ritual's camp. The inferno engulfed the tent that housed the supplies. Three of the six mages were ...
2025-06-15 19:46:35 +0000 UTC
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He shook his head. "No. How to read."
Iris smacked her forehead with a slap. "How in the world do you know how to speak but not read?" she exclaimed.
Kaspar shrugged. "No idea. Speaking feels natural; I don't even think about it."
"Have you tried reading without thinking?" Iris retorted, a hint of sarcasm edging her voice.
For a moment, Kaspar pondered her suggestion. 'Could it be that simple?' Reaching into his satchel, he pulled out the worn book he had been carrying...
2025-06-14 18:08:25 +0000 UTC
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"I got two carriages ready," Thomas announced. He pointed toward the waiting vehicles just outside the castle. "I wasn't sure how many prisoners we'd be taking."
"Excellent," Jamie replied, his gaze sweeping over the carriages. As he did a quick headcount of their group, a frown creased his forehead. "Where's Holz?" he asked.
Thomas's expression darkened. "He's in the first carriage," he answered. "His wife... she's shaken and beaten. We've done what we can for her. Thyra did some...
2025-06-14 00:06:12 +0000 UTC
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"Not again!" Jamie growled, frustration twisting his face.
"Could you please stop using those telekinetic powers?" he added with biting sarcasm, eyes narrowed at his captor.
After hitting the wall, one of his daggers fell. It was close to him on the cold stone floor. The other one remained sheathed at his waist. However, with the force pulling him against the wall, he couldn't reach it.
"Finally," Franco sneered, rubbing his throat where Jamie's blade had pressed moments bef...
2025-06-13 00:00:07 +0000 UTC
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"We got company. Inquisitors," Jamie explained. "But our goal remains the same."
He took a deep breath. "Let's move."
His words hung in the air, but the five stayed in the same place, their eyes locked on the castle’s gate. Soldiers poured out, their boots thumping on the stone path, running toward the plantation. They waited until the right moment. Right after, the last Inquisitor crossed the wooden bridge. As his steps faded, Jamie hissed, “Now.”
They sprinted across...
2025-06-11 23:23:05 +0000 UTC
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[Franco’s POV]
Franco’s boots scuffed the stone floor in his office. One of the highest rooms in the castle. He paced from one end of the room to the other, his steps quick and uneven. His mind raced with a hundred worries, each pulling him in a different direction.
Below, the grand hall rang with laughter and the clink of glasses. Nobles draped in rich silks and velvets swayed and stumbled, their faces red with wine and the thrill of winning. They all acted as if the empire b...
2025-06-10 22:21:23 +0000 UTC
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The ranger met Jamie's gaze, his eyes steady beneath the shadow of his hood. 'Simple,' he replied. 'Sneak into the castle.'
For a moment, the five stood in silence. The castle loomed in the distance, its stone battlements and towering spires bathed in the setting sun.
Four of them were still thinking about entering such a fortified stronghold. Meanwhile, Jamie's mind was dissecting the challenge and breaking it into manageable parts.
"We need a distraction," he began, pacing...
2025-06-09 23:07:41 +0000 UTC
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[Initiating Curse]
[Restarting Day]
[Toxicity Resistance Increased]
Kaspar awoke once more with the pain of his death. His heart pounded against his ribs like a caged bird desperate for flight. Beads of cold sweat clung to his face. He could almost feel the agony of the wyvern's acidic blood corroding his arms.
"Damn it," he muttered under his breath, rubbing his forearms as if to soothe the phantom pain. "Can't anything come easy?"
He sighed. Despite the frustra...
2025-06-08 19:55:19 +0000 UTC
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"Yes," she affirmed. "Twenty years ago, Kaspar von Hexenzeit was born.”
Kaspar sat perched on the edge of a large stone. He leaned forward, eyes fixed intently on Iris, eager to absorb every word of the story.
"You were famous," Iris continued, her voice softening as she recalled. "Even in my village far to the south, whispers of your name reached us. I was ten years old then, and you had just turned eight. It was when they performed the magical core test. A standard method used...
2025-06-07 17:02:01 +0000 UTC
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"Halt!"
Marco's voice sliced through the tense atmosphere. Behind him, a group of inquisitors fanned out in formation. Their expressions were stern beneath hooded cloaks.
"By order of the Archbishop of the Order of Velkaris," Marco proclaimed. "I hereby command the arrest of Sonnen, Master of the Arcane Tower of Hafenstadt. On charges of conspiracy, dark rituals, and the summoning of demons!"
The citizens of Hafenstadt, drawn by the battle, watched from a safe distance. Thei...
2025-06-06 20:02:36 +0000 UTC
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