How can you seem so cold even when you're wearing warm clothes from the system? You have a powerful fire skill, can't you use it to keep yourself warm?
Sigh.
I take off the warm jacket I got from the system and put it on the little girl. She looks at me the entire time with wide eyes.
"T-thank you."
Yes, yes.
I also make a few orbs spin around, slightly altering their shape so they cut through the air easier and don't emit a whistling noise. I start converting th...
2023-06-22 07:34:36 +0000 UTC
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Easy difficulty: 1368/2000
Normal difficulty: 903/1000
Hard Difficulty: 293/500
Hell difficulty: 54/250
Community tournament (currently unavailable)
The community's numbers look like this.
Even Hell difficulty gained some new people, although some of them died. Looking at it, around 200 people moved from ...
2023-06-21 08:24:07 +0000 UTC
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My thermal attack hits the revenant, burning its arm and completely stripping it of flesh, revealing the bones. The monster, covered in ancient-looking armor, jumps away, emitting creepy noises. The wound I've inflicted appears to be bubbling; the flesh pulsates and some liquid keeps leaking out. Yet the wound doesn't regenerate, most likely the monster is unable to.
It dodges my orbs that deal massive damage to the building behind the monster.
But I'm already close, my body boost...
2023-06-20 08:23:29 +0000 UTC
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The city is massive. It reminds me of a medieval-age set up with wood and stones used as the primary building materials.
The insides of the buildings all seem as if someone left them in a hurry, with years or months-old food on the tables. Layers and layers of dust cover everything, the floor is creaking under our steps, a result of the weather that got in through open doors or windows.
There are some entire streets that are totally destroyed, either by something resembling an exp...
2023-06-19 07:10:08 +0000 UTC
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"Okay, it's decided. I can't put off this any longer, and it's better to just pick the upgrade now than wait for who knows what.
Yes, Focus and Mana Manipulation might upgrade at level 30, knowing how much the system likes rounded numbers, but damn, these two skills just sound so nice.
Symbiotic Transference: Learn to transfer the stored energy directly into physical strength, endurance, or speed, increasing combat prowess.
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2023-06-18 08:07:19 +0000 UTC
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Starting tomorrow, I'll be posting five chapters a week instead of four.
This is only a test, and I will do it for one month only. After that, I'll move back to four chapters a week.
Just a heads up!
2023-06-17 20:37:49 +0000 UTC
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Okay, first things first, there are a few upgrades I really like! Like, really really like.
Symbiotic Transference: Learn to transfer the stored energy directly into physical strength, endurance, or speed, increasing combat prowess.
That's some goddamn amazing options for [Redistribution].
Right now, I can absorb kinetic and thermal energy, but in the future? I could just end up standing in the middle of dozens...
2023-06-15 07:08:22 +0000 UTC
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Very quickly, I realize that my current skill at handling thermal energy is not enough. So, instead, a wave of disruptive mana explodes from me at the center, only further boosted by the surge.
For a long moment, the energies clash: blazing blue flames against an invisible force trying to cancel them out. Surprised, I push even more, feeding the skill with more and more mana until the flames finally dissipate, leaving burning pieces of wood from the ruined building nearby.
The you...
2023-06-14 08:12:50 +0000 UTC
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Attention! Narrative irregularity detected. The current difficulty has escalated, now verging on %e^*@d difficulty.
The present difficulty level doesn't align with the pre-set configuration. The floor quest is nearing completion. The deviation is within permissible limits. Reward reduction will be minimal.
Congratulations! You've successfully completed the second floor's main quest in the fifth round of the tutorial for Hell difficulty. An...
2023-06-12 06:32:29 +0000 UTC
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Before I can say anything else, the gray-haired woman speaks first, “Thank you for everything. Now, please, rest peacefully.”
Then, Ruby vanishes into fine particles.
The world feels like it has stopped. My body turns cold instantly as if someone drained all life out of it. I feel lightheaded, and it's as if something's lodged in my throat.
My mana explodes for a brief moment. It literally explodes, all of it. Yet, a simple glance at the woman in front of me, at her mana...
2023-06-11 07:52:22 +0000 UTC
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After receiving a lot of good feedback, I decided to keep the current name.
So yeah, that means there is leftover $50 that I promised, and I have an idea of how to use it!
I'll add around $200 more and commission some art!
Math? 400% more than I wanted to spend?
I can't hear you!
So what would you like?
If you have a better idea, feel free to leave a comment. Thanks!
2023-06-09 16:53:28 +0000 UTC
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I close the notification screen and think a bit more. For a short moment, I glance towards where Lily is, and my decision becomes cemented. If it works the way I think it works… good, it's decided. I'll wait a bit longer before using it.
I push myself up with absorbed kinetic energy and shake off the stiffness from my arms and body. My mana is already close to full, and it flows so beautifully through my body, it can't even be compared to before. Together with my two passive skills an...
2023-06-08 07:43:24 +0000 UTC
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Hello, so I did go through all the comments on Patreon and under the RR chapter, and there are a few names that I like the most.
Mana Channeler
Mana Junkie
All the Mana
Beyond Hell
Beyond Hell Difficulty
Mana all the way
All the Mana
So, which one do you like the most? Many of you came up with names containing "Mana," and I did try to pick a few of the most interesting ones.
Th...
2023-06-07 12:01:56 +0000 UTC
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POV Kim Min-Jae
They're too far for me to hear exactly what they say, but I feel some mana from Lily. That warm mana she often used to heal all of us with that smile of hers.
I feel as if something got stuck in my throat and I blink my eyes multiple times to get rid of the tears.
What should I do? How can I look at her the same way as before knowing… god damn it. I shake my head and get rid of the bad memories.
There's nothing I can do now.
At ...
2023-06-07 07:57:11 +0000 UTC
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Attention, a milestone reached. Entry into Irreversible Narrative Progression has been detected for all the groups. In accordance, the Community Interface will now be deactivated for all groups within Hell Difficulty of the 5th round of the Tutorial.
Well, that's interesting, isn't it? It seems that the end of the second floor is getting closer and closer.
“Nathaniel, did you get the notification as well?” Kim moves closer to me, breathless and with...
2023-06-05 08:16:42 +0000 UTC
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Hey, for a long time, I have not been fully satisfied with the current name of the story and I would like to change it.
If you have any good ideas, please share them with me. If I end up using your suggestion, I'll PayPal you 50 bucks, buy you a game on Steam, or something similar. However, if you ask for a game on Epic, I'll refuse, even if your suggestion turns out to be the best name in the world, lol.
The ideal name should fit the story, pique the curiosity of potential reader...
2023-06-04 19:37:29 +0000 UTC
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First, I release the absorbed thermal energy in an uncontrolled explosion of heat. Then, I dash towards the salamander, covering my entire body and head with pale blue armor.
A sword made of mana appears in my hands. The sword has a blade longer than me, and I coat it in widely oscillating mana, straining my mind and [Focus].
The heat becomes stronger closer to the monster, and it even tries to blind me with another flash, but I'm still keeping my eyes closed sinc...
2023-06-04 13:17:34 +0000 UTC
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I boost the spear with absorbed kinetic energy and stab right at the monster. Its disruptive field flares up and the spear becomes less dense, but the warg is unable to totally cancel out the fast stab, and the spear goes right into its chest.
A loud howl echoes through the surroundings as the spear in my hand, along with my left arm made out of mana, disappears.
But I already expected that.
I use the remaining energy I hold inside my body, which the monster wasn't able to a...
2023-06-01 11:28:08 +0000 UTC
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POV Dennis Dalton
I continue watching as Nathaniel and Hadwin grapple with the monstrous wolf-like creature, right after Nathaniel killed the first one.
He's just killed a monster with a question mark over its head. Alone. Just how strong is he?
(He's crazy), I hear Aaron say in my mind, using our [Connection].
I can't help but agree. Ever since two days before the end of the first floor, I've held a dislike for him. The memor...
2023-05-31 17:12:41 +0000 UTC
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"Hello, Nathaniel," Kim says quietly. From his stance, it's easy to see how nervous Ruby's master makes him.
Moreover, is she collecting us like Pokémon? At this rate, she'll collect us all in no time.
The gray-haired woman's eyes scan me over, and her brow furrows a bit.
"Ruby," she says simply while walking outside. The red-haired woman gestures for us to follow her as well.
There, the older woman swings her arm and a tear in the air appears with a sound akin to tea...
2023-05-31 17:11:36 +0000 UTC
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Noname (Hell, Group 4) - I'm fine.
Sset (Hell, Group 4) - Same here.
StrongestOne (Hell, Group 4) - I'm trying to level up as much as I can.
Grumpy (Hell, Group 4) - Noname, I yoinked some gold for you! It was easier than I thought.
I don't have the heart to tell Lily that I probably won't be needing it anymore, and just praise her for the good job.
While readi...
2023-05-31 17:10:35 +0000 UTC
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Hello! I've managed to acquire a "Patreon membership upgrade token," and at some point this week, I will be upgrading the Patreon Tiers :)
Level 1 will increase from 4 to 5 chapters ahead of RR,
Level 2 will increase from 9 to 10 chapters ahead of RR
Level 3 will increase from 18 to 20 chapters ahead of RR.
I'm not certain when exactly th...
2023-05-30 09:52:26 +0000 UTC
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It was all just a coincidence. Just a small event that changed everything. Even that should never have happened.
"God damn it, Biscuit, be careful when you're taking food from me," the older man complains, nursing his slightly bleeding finger.
With a single drop of blood remaining on the Corgi's lip, something terrifying happens. The small animal licks its lips, and in that moment, it understands.
It understands the words it had heard before.
The words that sa...
2023-05-29 18:44:31 +0000 UTC
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Okay, one question first: why is Hadwin such an exceptional cook? I mean, seriously good. Yes, I understand the stereotype of American dads being grillmasters, handling barbecues for multiple families while casually sipping cheap beer, and Hadwin seems to fit that image perfectly.
But honestly, his cooking skills astound me.
Soup? He's got it covered. Main dish? His grilling skills are top-notch, always serving up tender and juicy meat. He can even whip up a dessert, spending just...
2023-05-29 07:57:19 +0000 UTC
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Behold! My strengthened Mana Circuit!
Congratulations, your trait has been strengthened.
Mana Circuit (Passive)
This integrates a network of mana channels throughout the user's body, optimizing the distribution of mana and amplifying the power of their mana-based abilities without additional mana consumption. This enhancement allows the user to draw upon their mana more efficiently, resulting in more potent spells and abilities while reduci...
2023-05-28 15:47:46 +0000 UTC
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POV Hadwin Harper
It's hard to wrap my head around it.
A telepathic corgi, a psychopathic armless young man, and a mysterious redheaded woman all sit around a simple table.
The corgi persistently begs for food, while four purple arms made of mana hover around him, attempting to snag any unattended food.
The young woman eats slowly, continually teasing the young man without a hint of concern for his silent resentment, which is visible in his eyes despit...
2023-05-25 07:40:33 +0000 UTC
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I sigh heavily and sink slowly into the chair, my eyes shut tight against the light I'm not accustomed to, while I use [Perception] to examine my surroundings. She doesn't seem to mind.
"I'm not sure, that's just what you guys call us," I respond truthfully.
"And what do you call yourselves?" she scrutinizes me, and I can't help but think she's using her mana to probe me without me even realizing it.
I begin to gradually open my eyes, carefully adjusting to ...
2023-05-24 09:43:58 +0000 UTC
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I hope that the imps I killed weren't the serpent's pets.
The monster slithers through the tunnels that are now wider, proceeding to gobble up a few detected imps.
Never mind.
My [Perception] is now terribly limited, and I send smaller and smaller pulses of mana, hoping that the serpent won't be able to detect me. It's as if I've swapped from using a flashlight to using a smartwatch display to light a massive room. But I don't despair; my senses sharpen, and...
2023-05-23 10:37:48 +0000 UTC
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Venomous Needle Imps? They're super easy to deal with.
Weaklings.
Fodder.
Trash!
Yup.
Easy.
[Perception] locates them pretty easily, and in the encompassing darkness inside the tunnels, I can fight them without much trouble, even when they start using their fire skills. I dislike narrow corridors that don't allow me to move as much as I would like, but it's doable.
After what feels like another day, the poison from the monster finally...
2023-05-22 17:10:58 +0000 UTC
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Hey! I've given it a lot of thought and decided to make some changes to Chapter 83. First, I replaced the POV with something that has much less information and also made the part with creating the construct a bit longer.
As some of you pointed out, and I agree, it was too soon for such a POV, and there are multiple things that came across much differently than I wanted them to. So, I'll give it some time, rewrite the POV, and use it in later chapters, or just straight up delete it.
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2023-05-22 12:06:28 +0000 UTC
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