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DCD - B2 - Chapter 34: Twin Colossuses

“Agh—that was bright,” the announcer muttered, rubbing his own eyes. Even from his personal stage, far removed from the battlefield, the sheer intensity of the flash had reached him. He shook his head, blinking rapidly. “Ladies and gentlemen… a counterattack from the little necromancer on the second stage—a brilliant flash—will it be enough to turn the tides?!”

Elias' eyelids clamped shut, a sharp pressure locking his vision in darkness. A searing numbness and burning s...

Late upload today

Got into a car wreck. Completely fine but will be a bit busy for several hours.

DCD - B2 - Chapter 33: All Cards on the Table

“Explosive action in the first round, folks!” the announcer’s voice boomed across the stadium. “Over in Arena One, Marcus Heiser has fallen! That leaves only Harold Strebern, crown still on his head, holding his own against Lucia and Seraphine!”

The crowd was a sea of shifting attention, heads snapping between the three simultaneous battles. It was overwhelming—twelve fighters unleashing spells and skills all at once, a chaotic storm of movement that demanded focus from ever...

DCD- B2 - Chapter 32: Tag Team

Two sets of boots echoed against the stone steps, ascending onto the pristine white stage. Enya and Risha walked in tandem, both prepared to win this next fight.

There were far more people in the stands now, their cheers swelling as the tournament’s second stage officially kicked off. The participants that held back would now reveal even more of their hand.

Even Enya hadn’t used everything at her disposal. And although Risha had technically lost her first match, there was no d...

DCD - B2 - Chapter 31: King’s Stage

“Alright, everyone! It’s time for Stage Two of the tournament!”

The announcer’s voice boomed across the stadium, cutting through the murmurs of anticipation. Fighters in both divisions sat in their respective waiting areas, watching the displays with unwavering focus.

“As tradition dictates, Stage Two is a wildcard event!” the announcer continued. “Every year, the format is decided at random—courtesy of our esteemed Lord Clament!”

At his cu...

DCD - B2 - Chapter 30: The Preliminaries are over!

“Here you go,” said a female tournament staff member. “This is a private room you can use for your break, Miss Celeste.”

Footsteps approached from behind.

“Thank you,” Celeste replied curtly.

The staff member gave a polite nod before returning to her post.

The room was modest—nothing more than a small conference space with a plain desk, a few chairs, and bare walls. Simple, yet functional.

She opted to remain standing, reaching into her coat po...

DCD - B2 - Chapter 29: Edrig vs Risha

“Now, ladies and gentlemen, it’s time for the next set of matches in the Youngling Division! Fighters 19 and 20, 21 and 22, and 23 and 24—please take your positions!”

Risha made her way to the middle stage, walking to her side of the arena. On the stage, Risha’s opponent was already waiting.

“On stage two, we have Risha Lapernt versus Edrig Hamsworth! Let’s give them a round of applause!”

The crowd cheered, their enthusiasm undiminished as Risha and Edrig ...

DCD - B2 - Chapter 28: The Berserker Facade

“Berry?” Enya muttered, her gaze fixed on the second arena.

“Huh?” Risha blinked, looking over. “Berry? Oh, do you want some blueberry pie? There’s still some left on the table.”

“N-no,” Enya said, shaking her head. “That girl up there. Berry. She’s fighting on the second stage.”

Risha followed her gaze, her eyes landing on the energetic teen with a bright red scarf. “Ohhh. My bad—I wasn’t really listening when they announced the names. Do you k...

DCD - B2 - Chapter 27: The Description Matches

The medium-power bone spear erupted from the arena floor, shooting straight up toward Marybelle’s stomach. But Marybelle wasn’t about to let such an attack land so easily.

With a swift, practiced motion, she shifted her body, jumping upward while her arm remained trapped in the skeleton’s grip. Her body twisted mid-air as she executed a standing front-flip, narrowly avoiding the bone spear that shot past her. She landed gracefully, her feet now perched on Fred’s shoulders. Her ...

DCD: B2 - Chapter 26: Rats Make me Crazy

I included a small meme reference in this chapter. So if you reach a part about a guy talking about rats... it's a meme, in case you're confused.



Enya kept her gaze fixed on Marybelle, but it wasn’t easy. Something about her presence made it harder to focus. Was it a skill? An artifact? Or perhaps some enchantment? No matter how hard Enya tried, her vision of Marybelle kep...

DCD - B2 - Chapter 25: Stinkybug vs Enya!

The first round of matches concluded, and the crowd erupted into applause as the competitors left the arena. The announcer’s voice rang out, calling for a brief intermission before the Advanced division matches began. Risha stretched her arms over her head as she leaned back in her seat. “Man, this is gonna be awesome,” she said, her excitement palpable. “I can’t wait to see what the older kids can do.”

Enya and Risha took the opportunity to stretch their legs, heading over ...

DCD - B2 - Chapter 24: Hans Vs Elias

I have made some quick continuity updates and fixed some possible errors. I don't think any of these are too severe, but should alleviate some discrepancies or unanswered mysteries. I do appreciate you guys pointing out any errors or observations. Some things are purposely vague and I'll touch in the future, while others (like below) are just oversights.

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Changelog:

Chapter 19: Gravecaller's band R...

Possible New Story - Until the World Falls [Regression/Progression Fantasy]

Been writing some chapters of other story concepts on the side so I don't get burnt out. I only have a couple chapters of this story written so far, and I thought I'd share it here on Patreon. There isn't really a release schedule for these, as I'm not sure if the interest will be high enough--but I'll post a chapter every now and then, if people like it.

I'll have the first two chapters free for all members, and later chapters for subscribers.

I know I don't h...

DCD - B2 - Chapter 23: Start of the Tournament

Enya returned to their room about an hour later to find that Pell had already come back. Judging by the way his hollow eyes lingered on the damp floor, he had noticed that she’d used the frost amulet. Most of the ice that had coated the walls had already melted, leaving behind slick patches of water.

He asked where she had gone, and she answered truthfully—she had visited the Magic Association to see if they had a spell that would allow her to summon and unsummon her minions. Fortu...

DCD - B2 - Chapter 22: Preparing her “cheats”

“Go ahead and place your book on top of the pedestal,” came the voice of middle-aged man, wearing Talo’s signature color of pure white. He was lanky and wore spectacles, his hair fully gray already.

Enya did as instructed and walked up to the pedestal. She reached up and placed The Grim Pullet atop the stone flat top. Instead of lying flat, it levitated by some mysterious force. “Is this actually safe, Mr. Gofer?”

The man coughed. “It’s Godner, but yes.”

E...

DCD - B2 - Chapter 21: Staying Frosty with a New Ring

Sorry for a bit of a later upload. This chapter however, is almost as large as two chapters!


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“Here you go,” said the man behind the counter.

Enya, Pell, Josier, and their skeletal entourage waited patiently as Martin, the guild clerk on duty, handed over a small leather pouch.

“For any other items you may have encountered that aren’t registered guild materials, please visit the Mer...

DCD - B2 - Chapter 20: Bandit Problems

“Ah…” Orben groaned, sinking deeper into the bed’s worn fabric. The room around him was stark and plain, the faint scent of herbs and sterilized tools clinging to the air. He was in a medical clinic, one owned by the city’s most renowned healer—Celeste. As head of the healer’s school and a follower of the Order of Sanctity, her reputation was unmatched, though her demeanor was… less than welcoming.

A sharp clack echoed down the hallway, the sound of deliberate, heeled s...

DCD - B2 - Chapter 19: Captive Queen

“Hmm… should I have Fred just… break it? But what if it’s not hollow inside…” Enya murmured, eyeing the massive, webbed cocoon at the heart of the hive. The Spiderling Queen’s frantic squirming and wild thrashing in Muffins’ grip made it clear she was protective of it.

Taking a few steps closer, Enya circled the cocoon, inspecting it from every angle. A distinct energy radiated from within, strikingly similar to the power the Queen had used to command her swarm. Pell and...

B2 - Chapter 18: Minions must serve their Master

Stupidface lunged forward, sinking its jagged teeth into a dazed crystal spiderling. The creature had no chance to react, its fragile body snapping apart like a brittle twig between the skeletal rodent's relentless maw.

With the crystalline energy no longer surging through the hive, the spiderlings were significantly weaker. The Queen’s advantage had crumbled, leaving Enya’s soul-forged minions now superior to their foes.

Enya had four active fighters: Pell, Fred, Muffins, a...

B2 - Chapter 17: The Spiderling Queen

A spiderling flew through the air, crashing to the ground dozens of feet away. Its body shattered on impact, shards and splinters scattering like debris.

“I can’t believe this is happening!” Pell shouted, his voice a mix of disbelief and irritation. He swung another punch at a leaping spiderling, but this time, his fist hit nothing but air. The creature’s attack was a feint, and it sailed past him effortlessly.

Before Pell could react, another spiderling slammed into his l...

B2 - Chapter 16: A Soul-Forged Pell

Both Tim and Grace were doing well holding their ground, fighting back to back and slowly advancing. Tim deflected another spiderling’s leap with a sharp swing, while Grace, using her chipped blade more like a bat than a sword, sent another crashing to the ground. Despite their effort, the sheer number of spiderlings was overwhelming, and it was hard to get more clean one-hit kills. Even the spiderlings they knocked away were only slightly maimed and cracked.

Far away at the entrance,...

B2 - Chapter 15: Attacking the Hive

A screech echoed from deep within the narrow passage, sharp and chittering. It was unmistakably the sound of a spider—though not a war cry or a call to reinforcements. It carried the idle cadence of crystal spiderlings, communicating amongst themselves. Still, to the trio, it was a signal of something lurking ahead.

“The spider queen’s nest is probably down that way,” Josier said.

“How dangerous are we talking?” Pell asked, his voice quieter than usual.

“I can�...

B2 - Chapter 14: Deeper into the Hunting Grounds

The vast, smooth marble floors stretched out in front of her. She could feel the coolness beneath her bare feet, her slippers having been left outside the door of her room. She ran down the halls, her small feet tapping softly against the stone as she chased a big, bright ball. She was younger here, maybe five or six, and the castle surrounding her felt warm and familiar, like something deep within her heart.

I recognize this place.

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