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Making Rome Great Again or how I was born as Constantine IX, Emperor of the Romans ch 5 (Historical Fiction SI)

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Extract from Michael Psellus during the Bulgarian Campaign of His Imperial Majesty. Basil II Porphyrogennetos

Now it came to pass, after Christ Pantokrator had delivered the city of Beroia into the most pious hands of our sovereign, the Emperor Basil, that His Majesty entered the city not with riotous clamor, as do the barbarian kings, nor with the licentious license of triumph, but with the order of a man possessed by divine purpose.

The leading men of ...

Making Rome Great Again or how I was born as Constantine IX, Emperor of the Romans ch 4 (Historical Fiction SI)

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The following days were a slow blur of movement. The Bulgarians refused to crack, not even with the constant bombardment. The Purple-born did his duties as a dutiful nephew should, shadowing the Emperor and learning. Servants such as them did not belong in the company of highborns, however, and so they busied themselves with their new home. Stephanos found his utility in ensuring they never ran out of certain things. He had attached himself to the logisticians, made friends with the...

A Fairly Reasonable Crashout (RWBY Adam SI) ch 32

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There was nothing left to do but consolidate.

Klepht's fortress had been seized, and the valuables inside were taken. While the haul was significant, our focus had always been on the weapons—and whatever dust we could find. There wasn't much, as expected, but it was enough to arm a few more people. Klepht had been stockpiling supplies from the surrounding region, and his stores reflected that. The valuables, too, were plentiful. I tasked Sienna with sorting through everythin...

Making Rome Great Again or how I was born as Constantine IX, Emperor of the Romans ch 3 (Historical Fiction SI)

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The thunder of hooves and the rattle of wagons slowed to a halt as the imperial army reached the outskirts of the fortress. Beroia, hunched behind its thick stone walls, bristled with defiance. Smoke curled from its chimneys, and the flutter of Bulgarian banners stood like a challenge against the summer sky.

Basil reined in his horse at the crest of the hill, the standard of the double-headed eagle snapping behind him in the warm wind. His face, as always, betrayed little. He ...

Making Rome Great Again or how I was born as Constantine IX, Emperor of the Romans ch 2 (Historical Fiction SI)

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The march westward from Constantinople was steady, deliberate, and unrelenting. Over the weeks of travel, the imperial army became a rolling city of crimson banners, golden eagles, and disciplined ranks. The roads, once worn and forgotten, now bore the weight of Rome's vengeance. Basil had ordered them rebuilt years prior, anticipating this moment. Every stone laid, every bridge restored, was part of a grander plan to ensure that the empire's might could reach its enemies without h...

Constantine, Emperor of the Romans (Roman SI)

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Constantinople, in the waning years of the 10th century, was a city of contradictions. West and East. Sacred and secular. Chaste and lustful. Silent and loud.

The walls of Theodosius loomed over the western land approach—tiered and impenetrable, trod upon by many, breached by none. German, Arab, Slav—even the fierce Norsemen failed before its front gates, barred like iron jaws. At dusk, torchbearers paced the parapets, peering down at squalid refugee camps and the merchant...

Twin Suns Rising (GATE: Thus the JSDF Fought There!)

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He collapsed onto his rear, his body slick with sweat. His uniform, designed for warmer climates, was already showing its limitations. Despite its supposed adaptability, he still felt unbearably hot. Lieutenant Yōji Itami of the Japan Self-Defense Force reached for his canteen and greedily drank its contents. Around him, many were doing the same.

They had been conducting maneuvers as part of the Balikatan Exercises. Balikatan meant "shoulder-to-shoulder" in Tagalog, and, as ...

A Fairly Reasonable Crashout (RWBY Adam SI) ch 31

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The battle roared on around me, but it had become little more than a distant hum, a dull backdrop to the singular purpose in my head.

All that mattered was him.

Klepht stood at the center of the chaos, barking orders like a man who still believed he could control the storm. His voice cut through the air, sharp and commanding, but it wasn't enough. Not this time.

I moved.

He turned too late. His head snapped toward me, his eyes locking with mine. There it was,...

Glory to Mankind (Nier Automata) ch 30

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They breathed.

Not the sterilized, carbon-neutral scent of filtered android respiration — but real breath. Warm. Messy. Unregulated.

9B logged it the moment she stepped into the corridor: salt, linen, citrus shampoo, dried sweat, and the ghost of garlic. It hit her processors like an EMP — sudden, overwhelming, real.

Humanity.

They were here.

Not as mission logs. Not as grainy photos from debrief files. But here — walking, blinking, staggering sl...

A Fairly Reasonable Crashout (RWBY Adam SI) ch 30

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Being merciless to bandits was just a given, really.

These motherfuckers were actual parasites that preyed on their fellow people in a deathworld. Sure, one can argue that desperation can fuel a man to do the most dangerous things but does that really excuse brutality?

Nah.

Such thoughts were in my mind as my men went ahead, gathering the bodies. It was bloody work, but efficient. I returned my sword to its sheathe, glancing around as some of the villagers went to...

Glory to Mankind (Nier Automata) ch 29

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Roy Fernandez never thought he'd leave the Philippines.

Sure, he once dreamed of migrating to the United States—chasing the American Dream like so many of his high school friends. But life had other plans. The paperwork never went through. The money was never enough. In time, he resigned himself to his fate: to grow old within sight of his homeland's horizon—through the narrow alleys of Tondo, the crumbling apartment blocks of Quezon Avenue, and finally the evacuation fiel...

A Fairly Reasonable Crashout (RWBY Adam SI) ch 29

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Sienna stirred awake.

Her body ached in that sweet, deep way that spoke of being thoroughly undone. Muscles sore, thighs raw, lips bruised—gods, her legs felt like they'd been taken apart and reassembled incorrectly. But it was a good pain, the kind that lingered like a satisfied hum in her bones. She groaned low in her throat, shifting beneath the rumpled covers, one arm thrown over her eyes as light from the window sliced across the bed.

That's when she noticed he wa...

Picking up on Glory to Mankind Again

In these trying times, 2B's ass has become a comfort for me. I will be resuming work on it again.

With that in mind, is there anything ya'll would like to see more of before I get back into it?

More slice of life stuff?
More seggs?

If there's any suggestions, do leave them below fr.

A Fairly Reasonable Crashout (RWBY Adam SI) ch 28

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Night fell on Cius. Not so quiet, as cicadas made their song known. Dinner had finished, and plates were gathered, the sound of running water ringing in my ears. My head rested on folded hands, my eyes set on my aunt quietly washing the dishes.

"You went in hard on her," I noted quietly. Sure, my aunt could be as testy as a porcupine. She was affectionate enough with me, but when it came to others, she was rather prickly.

Medea didn't look up. "She's lucky I didn't gut ...

A Fairly Reasonable Crashout (RWBY Adam SI) ch 27

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With Cius's support, we had the chance to strike out from a base of operations until we could establish one of our own. Once that was done, it would only be a matter of time before the movement spread—first across the peninsula, then toward Mistral itself. And once Mistral was secured, the whole of Anima would follow. I had plans to clean up the east as well. Raven's gang was a threat, but one I intended to eliminate. Their removal would make the continent not only safer but more ...

Life update: Foreclosure and updoot

Guys, I am sorry for the lack of updates. It's just that my house has receive a letter from PAG-IBIG(Government Housing Department) that states that unless my parents pay off their loan, our house is going to be closed. Presently, they do not have the cash and I do not have that much cash. Therefore, it is very likely I will have to move. It will be difficult and heart-breaking but things are not going to be very gucci gang, you know?

In other news, I am updating by my tomorrow, sixth...

A Fairly Reasonable Crashout (RWBY Adam SI) ch 26

The map was sprawled across the wall.

My eyes lingered on its details: the territories, the settlements, the numbers scrawled across it. This was going to be a hard task.

The territories under threat were numerous. Anima had an astonishing number of settlements outside its main city. It spoke volumes about the state of Mistral—that people would rather face the Grimm than endure another moment there.

Speaking of Mistral, Cius was one of the larger cities in the southwest—...

IRL UPDATE: I PASSED

I passed.

Regular programming returns.

Life Update: Monkey Pox and Volcano eruption

I am convinced I live in a comedy. Not only is there a highly contagious disease on my island but the country might experience another volcano eruption on God.

https://cebudailynews.inquirer.net/639775/talisay-city-confirms-mpox-case-mandaue-probes-suspected-infections

2025-05-30 01:38:07 +0000 UTC View Post

A Fairly Reasonable Crashout (RWBY Adam SI) ch 25

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I knew that symbol.

Raven Branwen.

On paper, she was practically one of the most terrifying individuals you could imagine. An extraordinary fighter and a maiden—one of Ozpin's chosen wielders of immense magical power though that power was stolen from someone else. With a mere thought, she could teleport anywhere and everywhere, so long as she shared an emotional connection with someone. Beyond that, she commanded the infamous Branwen Tribe, a ruthless band of cutthroat...

A Fairly Reasonable Crashout (RWBY Adam SI) ch 24

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The road out of Cius was wide, winding between wheat fields gone to seed and the dark fringe of the forest that loomed like waiting mouths. Their march was anything but disciplined. No clean lines, no steady rhythm. It was a staggered procession—a loose collection of clumps and pockets, men and women gripping hilts too tightly, their eyes darting from shadow to shadow.

Sienna watched them and thought how different it must have looked in older times—how, in the age of Empir...

A Fairly Reasonable Crashout (RWBY Adam SI) ch 23

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The training continued. I saw no reason to let up—not when I had so much to learn. Sienna wasn't the only one helping me. Her men pitched in, too. That's how I found myself sitting with Malik while the others worked. Though I was quite sure they were pitching in to help as a way to avoid working the fields.

The rifle sat between us on a folded cloth the color of dried blood. Malik crouched low, his shoulders hunched like a hunting dog at rest.

The weapon looked ancient...

Updoot due tomorrow

Gonna put up next chapter within my tomorrow. Should be up at least 1PM of the 24th Philippine Standard Time

A Fairly Reasonable Crashout (RWBY Adam SI) ch 22

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The following days were a blur.

Monitor fixed

It was a power issue that got fixed by the repair man. Regular scheduled programming continues.

Forgive the barrio style carry, I was in a hurry.

Delay: Monitor problem

There might be a slight delay to the update today. My monitor won’t turn on. My google searches suggested this might be a pc issue. I have to get this checked. If all else fails, I might have to buy a new monitor

Update Monday, Philippine Standard Time.

Thesis Defense is not over. My group is due to revise our Statement of the Problem. But, it is a minor revision and I can devote time to writing fr.

Update on Monday, 19th of this month, Philippine Standard Time

A Fairly Reasonable Crashout (RWBY Adam SI) ch 21

He sat atop a crate.

Pelias hadn't just stopped by her house—he'd tried to strongarm his way into the Town Hall with his troops. Unfortunately for him, the mayor and his staff had barricaded the entrance, refusing him entry. A brief firefight ensued, but the arrival of Adam, who promptly beat half of their number into the ground, forced the rest to surrender. Medea watched as the Town Guard marched Pelias's surrendered goons into a corner where they awaited processing and imprisonment...

Muse: Telenovela time

So I got to thinking, would you guys love to read a filthy cringy telenovela? It would be set in Belle Epoque France (1882) and it will be both historical accurate, smutty, and cringy telenovela style.

What do you think?

A Fairly Reasonable Crashout (RWBY Adam SI) ch 20

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"Nightmare Grimm?"

Medea nodded.

"They're little devious bastards, that's what they are," she muttered, laying a glowing hand over Adam's chest. Her fingers curled as her skin hissed against the heat, a grimace flickering across her lips. "A Nightmare possesses you and gets inside your head. It builds a prison from your worst traumatic moments, eating your aura. Only one way to free him now."

Sienna tilted her head.

"Violence?"

"Violence from someone wh...