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I'll Be The Red Ranger - Chapter 155: The Training Arena

- Oliver -

As Oliver descended slowly from the arena, the weight of the unconscious Ranger heavy on his arms, his eyes remained fixed on the two figures stepping up to face General Stewart. Damian showed no hint of emotion as he glanced briefly in Oliver's direction. Kyle, however, flashed a challenging grin—a silent taunt that ignited a flicker of irritation within Oliver.

‘Asshole,’ Oliver thought tersely, watching Kyle's confident stride onto the platform...

The Crime Lord Bard - Chapter 8: Vivi

- Vivi -

Vivi strolled along the first floor of the castle, her footsteps echoing softly against the stone floors. Beside her floated an otter, an ethereal companion that observed the golden letters shimmering before them.

"You were really lucky, Vivi!" the otter exclaimed. "Our father adores Sorcerers. It's one of the most sought classes in the Central Imperium."

"That's great!" Vivi replied, a smile touching her lips as she glanced at the floating letters....

I'll Be The Red Ranger - Chapter 154: Old 'Friends'

- Oliver -

General Stewart gestured toward the hovering holographic images that filled the briefing chamber—strategic maps, intelligence dossiers, and the ominous emblem of the Children of the Past: a stylized hourglass.

"You are to infiltrate the organization known as the Children of the Past and eliminate their leader," Stewart declared, his voice firm and unwavering.

Oliver felt a chill run down his spine. ‘See you soon…’ The cryptic message he'd ...

I'll Be The Red Ranger - Chapter 153: Arriving at the Training Camp

- Oliver -

However, when he looked at the wallet again, it was no longer in his hand. Instead, a sleek, metallic card with an hourglass marking and some words was in his palm.

"See you soon."

‘Fucking hell! What do they want with me?!’ Oliver's thoughts raced as he hurled the card into a nearby trash receptacle. Panic tightened its grip on him. ‘I can't carry this with me—they might try to teleport something else through it. Maybe even another bomb.�...

I'll Be The Red Ranger - Chapter 152: See You Soon

- Oliver -

After a few minutes, Oliver could no longer contain his curiosity. He leaned forward, fixing his gaze on Alan. "Alright," he began, a playful challenge in his voice. "You mentioned a few things in your messages, but how the hell did you end up in the Mech Division?"

Alan scratched the back of his head sheepishly, a hint of embarrassment coloring his expression. "It wasn't that complicated," he replied, his gaze shifting to the floor. "I just needed a li...

I'll Be The Red Ranger - Chapter 151 - We Ascend

- Mordred -

There wasn't a single time he ascended to this floor without being struck by the sheer enormity of Enceladus. Standing near the apex of the towering structure, Mordred gazed down through the expansive windows that wrapped around the laboratory. Below him sprawled the immense dome, encapsulating every building, every person, every android navigating the bustling city streets. It was a living monument—the culmination of generations of toil and ambition that ...

I'll Be The Red Ranger - Chapter 150: Sharing Knowledge

- Oliver -

"Sovereigns?" Alan interjected, his brow furrowing in confusion. He exchanged glances with the others, clearly not familiar with the subject.

John glanced at Alan, the newcomer at the table. Oliver could sense John's hesitation, the unspoken uncertainty about involving someone unacquainted with such a critical matter.

Anticipating the concern, Oliver spoke up. "Given the gravity of this situation, I thought it best to bring Alan into the loop. Wit...

The Crime Lord Bard - Chapter 7: His Crimes

Jamie was being dragged through the cold stone corridors by two towering soldiers, each grasping his arms with iron grips. Ahead of him strode the captain of the guard, a man well into his years, his hair stark white—a rare sight, according to Jay's memories. The captain had removed his helm, running a weary hand over his head, his expression a mix of frustration and despair as he escorted the third son of his lord.

"Have you lost your mind, James?!" the captain exclaimed, his voice e...

I'll Be The Red Ranger - Chapter 149: The Findings

- Oliver -

"Speaking of which, how did you stop being a Nameless?" Oliver asked, genuine curiosity evident in his tone.

Nico scratched his chin, a rare hint of embarrassment flickering across his usually confident demeanor. "Well... it's not really anything special," he began hesitantly.

Oliver raised an eyebrow. He'd never seen Nico so sheepish before. It was intriguing. "Come on, spill it. What's got you all flustered?"

Nico sighed, a slight grin tug...

I'll Be The Red Ranger - Chapter 148: Training Camp

- Oliver -

Wiz regarded him calmly. "Rest assured, this isn't an immediate deployment," he said. "There will be a six-month train period. That's part of the reason General Stewart is here. You'll be undergoing intensive training with the Sixth Division."

"The Sixth Division?" Oliver repeated a note of confusion in his voice.

"Stewart will provide more detailed information later," Wiz assured him. "Don't worry—you’re not being transferred or demoted. This...

I'll Be The Red Ranger - Chapter 147: Intensive Training

- Oliver -

Although Oliver's recovery had been remarkably swift, he still needed to remain in the hospital for another week under observation. During this period, he tried to use the NET as much as possible to keep up with the war and the fires raging within the Empire. However, it was difficult to glean much from public information alone.

From what he could gather, the tenth wave had come to a halt. Both humans and Orks had suffered significant casualties at Half...

I'll Be The Red Ranger - Chapter 146: Rewards

- Oliver -

As the final images of the harrowing event faded from the screen, Oliver mustered the strength to stand. His muscles protested, still weak from his recent ordeals, but urgency spurred him on. He crossed the dimly lit room to where the waste bin usually sat. To his surprise, it had already been emptied.

‘That hourglass... it was the same as the one from the letter,’ he thought, a knot tightening in his stomach. The memory of the cryptic note flashed ...

I'll Be The Red Ranger - Chapter 145: The Children of the Past

- Astrid -

"Not even knowing my name. How sad," the stranger replied mockingly. "We are the Children of the Past, and I've come to show that you and all the Rangers are just mortals—just like us."

As soon as the man finished speaking, the Pink Ranger accompanying Astrid burst through the cloud of dust, launching herself toward the opponent. Her pink armor shimmered amidst the swirling debris, and her movements were swift, almost a blur—enhanced by her superhum...

Crime Lord Bard - Chapter 6: The Best Weapon

"We're going to carry out a simple plan. I'm going to get revenge. We'll sever our ties, and we're going to make a lot of money," Jamie declared, his voice steady with determination.

"Hey! Hey! But how?" Jay exclaimed, floating alongside Jamie as they walked down the snow-dusted main street. The ethereal cat glided effortlessly, his eyes wide with curiosity.

Jamie appeared focused, his gaze scanning the rows of wooden houses that stretched along the street. Each dwelling sported a...

I'll Be The Red Ranger - Chapter 144 - Bombs & Rescue

- Astrid -

Joining the Pink Division had never been part of Astrid's plan. She had envisioned herself in the Black Division, or perhaps the Red Division—roles that seemed to align more naturally with her skills and aspirations. The frontline action, the direct engagements, the opportunity to make swift, decisive impacts—that was where she saw herself.

However, after almost two months of intensive training, Astrid began to understand the nuances that set each d...

I'll Be The Red Ranger - Chapter 143 - Enemies & Heroes

- Oliver -

The first image appeared: Mordred, his face stoic and unyielding, along with the Enceladus flag. The second image showed an Ork seated upon a throne, exuding a menacing aura. But the third image left Oliver utterly stunned—it was a picture of himself in his Green Ranger armor.

"What the hell?!" Oliver exclaimed aloud. Fortunately for him, his helmet had always remained active during the battle, concealing his face and preserving his anonymity. Nonethe...

I'll Be The Red Ranger - Chapter 142 - The Emperor's Speach

- Oliver -

Oliver was at his limit. The sheer amount of blood he had lost left him teetering on the edge of consciousness. But as his vision blurred, the face of the medic swam into focus, offering a semblance of reassurance. It was hard to believe she was right there.

Her red hair was pulled back into a long ponytail, a deep scar etched across her otherwise pale face. Her eyes reflected determination and concern as she assessed his condition.

"Damn it. He's...

I'll Be The Red Ranger - Chapter 141 - Green Lightning

- Oliver -

He tapped the interface on his gauntlet.

[Activate]

Once again, emerald particles began to spread over his body, swirling and coalescing to form the armor. But this time, Oliver felt the pain of donning the Green Armor more intensely. As each segment locked into place, it was as if needles were piercing his skin, connecting the armor directly to his nervous system.

"Fucking hell!" Oliver cursed aloud, his voice echoing in the empty hangar. T...

I'll Be The Red Ranger - Chapter 140: At the Half Wall

- Nico -

Alarms blared at max volume throughout the labyrinthine corridors of Half Wall. Nico sprinted through the passageways, his Ranger armor already activated and gleaming under the strobing emergency lights. The cacophony of sirens was almost deafening, but he pushed onward, weaving between frantic personnel as ships roared overhead, arriving and departing in a frenzied dance.

"Immediate evacuation!" Nico shouted to every civilian he passed in the lower corri...

I'll Be The Red Ranger - Chapter 139: It isn't over

- Oliver -

"Thank you, thank you so much," the Elf whispered, his voice laden with emotion. "I thought I would die in the Orks' prison. We've been imprisoned and tortured for decades."

Oliver heard the Elf's words in English, but he noticed that the movements of the Elf's mouth didn't match the sounds. It was as if some automatic translator was at work. The Elf wasn't originally speaking in that language.

"Uh... don't worry about it. I saved you by chance; I...

Crime Lord Bard - Chapter 5: Memories & Legends

"Aren't you going to look at your status?"

Jamie stopped in the middle of the temple's great hall, surrounded by ancient columns that soared toward the vaulted ceiling. The soft light from the stained glass windows painted colorful shadows on the marble floor, and the murmuring of whispered prayers from the faithful echoed around him.

"Status?" Jamie spoke aloud, his words breaking the sacred silence. Heads turned in his direction, curious and judgmental eyes fixed on him.

"...

Crime Lord Bard - Chapter 4: The Passage

"Next!"

Jamie brushed off his clothes, removing some of the ice and snow that had stuck to his clothes as he climbed the temple steps, following one of the clerics.

He was a bit worried they might try to stop him since Jay had already gone through the process. However, there hasn't been any problem so far.

Upon crossing the imposing entrance, Jamie was enveloped by the majesty of the Great Temple of Aetheron, the sacred dwelling of the sun god.

‘Although, compared to...

Crime Lord Bard - Chapter 3: Frostwatch

Jamie leaned against the tower's wall, observing the vast snowy territory that was somehow his. "So... Am I a cleric?" he asked, still trying to absorb the twists of his new destiny.

"Yes. No. Wait." In his peculiar way, the cat turned and put a paw over his ear as if listening to something in the distance, simulating an invisible phone. "Yes, yes. I understand, sure, I'll explain," he murmured to nothing while Jamie waited skeptically.

With a solemn air, the cat finally turned to...

Crime Lord Bard - Chapter 2: Kjarnheim

"I brought you all here to ask for help," continued the floating being, dancing in the air like a leaf carried by the wind. "I need you to save my world."

The hall, once completely white, vanished like mist dissipating under the sun. Jamie suddenly found himself miles above the ground. Below him stretched a vast green and blue planet.

"My name is Aetheron, and together with Nytheris, we govern day and night in Kjarnheim," the tiny god continued, his voice echoing through the surro...

Crime Lord Bard - Chapter 1: Mr Villain

In a dark and damp warehouse, where the streetlights barely penetrated the dense fog, a middle-aged man found himself kneeling on the dirty floor. His hands trembled as tears streamed down his pale face. "Please! Please. I promise to leave the city. I... I promise never to sell around here again," he pleaded, his voice choked with despair.

Around him, two shadowy figures observed in silence, but what stood out the most was the acrid odor of urine and feces emanating from him, a result o...

Chapter 138 - A New Green

- Oliver -

"This weapon will suit you better," Cernunnos remarked with a sly smile.

Yet the words seemed to drift away like echoes from a fading dream.

Oliver's senses snapped back to reality as waves of pain coursed through his body. His knee threatened to give way beneath him, throbbing with each attempt to stand firm. His arms ached from parrying the relentless attacks he'd endured. Around him, the guttural shouts of the Red Ork resounded—a barrage of t...

Chapter 137 - Dogs of War

- Mordred -

"Maintain formation!" Mordred's voice crackled over the comms, resonating with authority as his squadron of mechs hurtled through the void. The silhouetted forms of enemy units loomed ahead, distant yet imminent. "Remember, our objective is to delay them. There's no need for anyone to die in this battle. If your mechs sustain damage, fall back to the support ship."

"Yes, sir!" came the unified response from the pilots of House Lot, their voices a choru...

Chapter 136 - The Power

- Oliver -

Cernunnos raised an eyebrow. "Ignorance can be a humble thing," he observed. "But power is not given lightly.”

"What do you mean?" Oliver asked, his confusion evident.

"Let me explain," Cernunnos began. However, Athena swiftly raised one of her hands before he could continue.

"Be careful with what you're about to reveal," she cautioned. "You don't want to interfere with the Game's rules."

"To hell with the Game. I'm out of it—and n...

Chapter 135 - Slumber

- Oliver -

It was a sensation unlike any he'd experienced. The density of the energy within the crystal was extraordinary—far beyond that of a standard Z Crystal. This one was a Unique Crystal.

‘Right, but what do I do with this?’ Oliver thought, his eyes fixated on the crystal resting in his hand. Its luminescent core pulsed softly. He could feel the immense power emanating from it, yet its purpose eluded him.

"Return to your cells!" the Red Ork roare...

Chapter 134 - Prisoners

- Oliver -

"HELP!"

The desperate scream sliced through the clamor of battle, seizing Oliver's attention. It was unmistakably human, yet the pitch and cadence were... unusual. The plea came from one of the cages scattered around the hangar. For a fleeting moment, curiosity flickered in his mind.

‘An accent?’ Oliver wondered, narrowly dodging a swift kick from the Red Ork.

But there was no time to ponder. The Red Ork was relentless, launching a flurr...