The Curator

Chapter 17:

"Where are we heading now?" one of the sailors slurred, barely able to sit upright. His breath reeked of cheap rum, and his glassy eyes swayed like sails in a storm.

The ship still soared high above the clouds, wind humming gently through the rigging. A few drunken crewmen had already toppled over the railing and Tiberius had to teleport them back aboard before they plummeted into the sea below. One particularly reckless soul had been lashed to the mainmast for his own safety, after t...

Chapter 285: One Final Gambit

Thalion stood tall, his breath shallow as he watched Ankhet conjure a ghostly, tormented face in the palm of his hand. A spectral visage twisted in pain, its mouth open in a silent scream. Thalion knew with grim certainty. He wasn’t ready to withstand that kind of attack. His bloodline skill wasn’t an option right now. He had enough mana to activate it, yes, but to do so would leave him drained and vulnerable, surrounded by phantoms.

No time left.

Thalion locked eyes with th...

Chapter 284: Thalion vs Ankhet Endgame

I’m so fucked, Thalion thought, heart pounding like war drums. The specter wasn’t giving up. It clung to him like death’s shadow, its ghastly wings slicing through the air in relentless pursuit. No matter how fast he flew or how sharply he turned, it stayed on his tail. His lightning domain didn’t even register the ghostly attacker. That fact alone made his stomach tighten.

He needed a way to fight back—but in this form, he had none. The idea that he might die withou...

Chapter 283: A Glimpse of Ankhet's True Power

The entire chamber trembled as Ankhet unleashed his beam attack. The black ray widened to over a meter and a half, tearing through the translucent souls only Thalion could perceive because of his title. But as the beam passed through them, it grew into something monstrous. Before, it had been like a disciplined blade—now it roared like a superweapon, a deathstar’s fury condensed into pure annihilation.

The air howled around the beam as it cut across the chamber, raking the stone wa...

Chapter 16

Orlan walked through the vast, hallowed halls of the temple dedicated to his divine patron—Uriel, Flame of God and Guardian of Sacred Truth. Every step echoed beneath the towering ceilings, carved from polished marble that shimmered under the golden light of enchanted braziers. Ornate mosaics covered the floor beneath his feet, each tile forming sacred patterns that radiated outwards like fire in motion.

This temple stood proudly in the heart of Silvercross, the holy capital of the ...

Chapter 282: Violence Unbound - Thalion vs Ankhet

Thalion raced through a narrow corridor that plunged deeper into the earth, twisting like a living creature. He emerged in a vast, chilly chamber, kilometers beneath the surface. The air was crisp, punctuated by the rhythmic drip of water striking stone. He halted his mistform, panting, as Ankhet reformed ten meters behind him in a swirl of black miasma.

Ankhet’s voice resonated like a shadow’s hiss: “I wonder how much mana you have left. Your skull will be the first token on my ...

Chapter 15

"Welcome, my dear humans!" I declared, levitating two meters above the deck, arms outstretched, grinning broadly. "I, the great Tiberius, have taken out the trash. You're welcome. Autographs upon request." I bowed dramatically as the crew, cautiously emerging from below deck after the screams had ceased, blinked up at me in disbelief.

"We're flying... again?" one sailor stammered, wide-eyed. It was the same poor soul I’d flung off the previous vessel now soaring high through the air...

Chapter 14

The fishmen had no idea what was coming from below. Even those still submerged in the ocean remained unaware of the approaching threat. Naturally, their senses didn’t extend far enough to detect it—and whatever was closing in seemed to know exactly how to stay hidden. A thousand years sealed away was more than enough time for evolution to reshape even the most familiar predators, and that alone piqued my curiosity. Whatever beast was coming, it wasn’t alone. Several massive shapes were ...

Chapter 13

That question struck deeper than any blade. It seemed not everyone had forgotten me and judging by the hatred flickering in their eyes, the old tales had held more truth than I cared to admit. Of course, who else could it be? I had long earned the title of bane among their kind.

Not that I hadn't given them fair chances. I had offered them peace — even the possibility of joining my empire or at the very least to stop hunting and devouring innocent fishermen. But they had broken thei...

Chapter 281: Crimson Dominion

"I never wanted to hit you," Thalion called out to Ankhet with a crooked smile, gesturing toward the three fallen vampires behind him. Each of them lay still, their corpses now overgrown with crimson flowers blooming from blood thorns embedded in their chests. The grotesque beauty of it painted the stone floor with vivid reds and pulsing roots.

Ankhet turned slowly, his expression unreadable—but his aura told another story. It pulsed with sharp irritation, rippling outward like a pre...

Chapter 12

The situation was far worse than I had anticipated. Not only were the fishmen adept fighters, but they also wielded the Aether with surprising finesse. On the other side stood Rafael’s crew — brave, perhaps, but utterly unprepared for real combat. It was becoming clear that I’d have to intervene more directly than I had originally intended. Tossing the fishmen overboard, as I’d done with the elves, wouldn’t suffice this time either. Unless they were dead or unconscious, those slippe...

Chapter 11

I must admit, I felt a sting of disappointment toward my fellow humans below deck. The moment they discovered the storage room brimming with supplies, they descended upon it like a pack of half-starved rats set loose in a granary. There was no decorum, no sense of restraint — only gluttony and greed. Such an utter lack of style.

Eventually, Rafael stepped in and imposed some order, announcing that a proper meal would be prepared for everyone. That, at least, was a step in the right ...

Chapter 10

What a breathtaking masterpiece I had just created. I stood at the rail, watching as the elven skyship slowly gained altitude, drifting high

What a breathtaking masterpiece I had just created. I stood at the rail, watching as the elven skyship slowly gained altitude, drifting higher with each passing second. Rafael, on the other hand, looked absolutely horrified — but I couldn’t bring myself to share his concern. The ship wouldn’t stay airborne for long; the power I’d infused in...

Chapter 9

I watched with idle amusement as Rafael flailed in the water, his desperate attempts to reach the elven ship growing more pitiful by the second. He looked less like a man swimming and more like a wounded animal paddling in circles, trapped in an endless struggle against the indifferent waves. A chuckle almost escaped me when I realized the elves aboard the ship hadn’t even noticed the commotion. Impressive, really — to cause such a ruckus and still slip under the radar of those long-eared...

Chapter 8

“Hey, what exactly are you trying to prove up there? Those elves probably have spells that let them breathe underwater or shield themselves,” Rafael called up to me from the plaza, his voice echoing faintly through the submerged ruins.

I glanced down at him, a sharp grin tugging at the corner of my mouth. “I’m ancient and you really think I didn’t consider that? Watch closely — let’s see how this one handles the pressure.”

With a casual flick of my wrist, I gra...

Chapter 7

“No, you’re not leaving!” the void demon screeched, its voice clawing at the air as the boy reached the edge of the chamber — just seconds from escape.

That brief moment of distraction was all I needed. My fist shot upward in a brutal uppercut, the force lifting the demon clean off its feet and slamming it into the ceiling with a sickening crack. I watched, unbothered, as the creature slid down the wall, its limbs limp, its senses dulled by the blow.

“Well, it was ni...

Chapter 6

“Uh, Mike? Hello? Are you okay?” Raphael’s voice wavered with concern as he stared at his friend, who now clung like a marionette to the magic barrier, his fingers clawing against it as if trapped in a nightmare.
Finally, I thought. Took the brat long enough to notice.

I narrowed my eyes at Mike, studying him with a practiced gaze. No aura, no sense of possession or outside force. That was odd. Manipulating someone within this realm was supposed to be imposs...

Chapter 5

"What do you want, brat?" I asked, my voice laced with irritation as I conjured a barrier around the elves and the other humans, ensuring they couldn’t eavesdrop. My current predicament wasn’t something I wanted broadcasted. My enemies would figure it out eventually, but every second they remained in the dark was an advantage.

"I’ve already told you—get me and my friend Mike out of here and save our crew!" Rafael shot back, his voice steadier now, though traces of his earlier ...

Chapter 4

"Ahh… That felt good."

I stretched, rolling my shoulders as my new form settled. It wasn’t my true body, of course—just a projection, bound to the amulet—but it was as close as I could get. A thousand times better than being trapped inside. My gaze drifted to the boy, his face frozen in shock, realization dawning in his wide eyes. He must have thought that wearing the amulet would control me. Foolish child. He had no idea what he had just unleashed.

Fo...

Chapter 3

"Impossible! How can an angel walk on this plane?" Mike exclaimed, his voice laced with disbelief. Rafael glanced at him, surprised—if even Mike, with all his knowledge of magic, was stunned, then this was far beyond anything they had ever encountered.

Rafael himself had no idea how one would even begin to summon an angel. He doubted that even the high priestesses of the temples knew how. Angels, from what he had heard, could only exist in the mortal world for brief moments before b...

Chapter 2

The water was cold, and the currents were strong. Rafael was surprised that he couldn’t see any fish nearby. They had likely fled from the elves or were simply too far away to spot. The water wasn’t entirely clear, and his vision was limited to about fifty meters below. Mike, however, seemed to know exactly where he was going, and Rafael followed closely behind. The rune had also begun to take effect—he felt no need to breathe at all. Magic was incredible. When he returned to the capita...

Chapter 1

Far from the human coast, a lone ship battled its way through towering waves, each one threatening to swallow it whole. The storm raged with relentless fury, rain lashing against the deck like a thousand tiny whips, while the wind howled like an enraged beast. Lightning split the sky, momentarily revealing the silhouette of an elven battleship in pursuit, no more than a hundred meters behind.

They were one of many human crews searching for the legendary Amulet of the Mad Emperor. With...

Prolog

<author note>
So here we go this chapter was already shared once.

Synopsis:

Once, there was an ancient empire ruled by an immortal human. He was undefeated and feared throughout the realms of existence. After a battle with the avatar of the Voidgod—an evil that seeks to corrupt all life—demons, angels, and fae saw their chance. They sealed him in an amulet, hoping to control his power. Their attempts failed, and in their desperation, ...

Chapter 280: Trying to stay alive

Thalion’s aura erupted like a furious beast unleashed from its cage. It surged outward in a wave of searing pressure, crackling with raw violence. The combined killing intent of both him and the Sanguis Impera poured into the surroundings like liquid fire. Crimson embers flickered in the air around him as he took a slow, deliberate step forward, each movement radiating restrained power.

Across from him, Ankhet grinned with sinister delight and mirrored the motion, stepping forward in...

Chapter 279: Sanguis Impera

Thalion awoke slowly, as if surfacing from the depths of a dreamless sleep. For a moment, he lay still, wrapped in warmth, calm, and something else—something deeper. Then it hit him. Power surged through his body like a storm unbound. It roared in his veins, sang in his muscles, and hummed beneath his skin like molten energy ready to burst.

He had never felt stronger. Not even during his battle with the vampiress empowered by the Heart of the Sanguine Archon had he touched this level...

Chapter 278: Ankhet

Althirion and his group had nearly reached the pillar when it began to hum with a low, ominous resonance. The black veins running along its surface pulsed violently, glowing like fractures in reality—raw, seething power threatening to consume the world. The aura it unleashed struck like a tidal wave, slamming into everyone present. Most were forced to their knees, some flat onto the cold stone floor. Only Elias and Elaria managed to remain standing, but even they were paralyzed—unable to ...

Chapter 277: Breaking the Final Blockade

It took more than fifteen tense minutes before the scout finally returned from the elves’ side. Sweat streamed down his dirt-smeared face, and his breath came in ragged gasps. He had clearly pushed himself to the limit, sprinting back with urgency carved into every movement. Without pausing to rest, he relayed the situation in a strained but determined voice.

"The elves are locked in heavy combat with the undead. They’ve engaged them in the central chamber and are now forcing them ...

Chapter 276: On the Brink of Victory

"Hey! Stop standing around frozen and help us!" Josh shouted, his voice cutting through the chaos as he danced away from another bone-cracking swipe of the undead wyvern.

High above, a colossal crimson flower loomed over the battlefield. The bloom at its peak remained tightly shut, glowing faintly with pulses of dark red energy. Thalion was inside, sealed away.

Josh, Jack, and Vorlok were still locked in combat with the wyvern, a grotesque amalgam of rotting flesh and dragon bon...

Chapter 275: The Eclipsari’s Wrath

The vampiress landed before Thalion with a feral snarl, her claws already mid-swing. The jungle’s flames had long since sputtered out—only a few flickering tongues of fire still clung to life around him, vanishing without fuel or guidance. Until now, Thalion had played defensively, dodging her empowered strikes since she’d activated her fearsome boost. But now, she was weakening—and he was done running.

This time, he met her blow head-on.

With a defiant roar, Thalion swu...

Chapter 274: All Out

The jungle below thrummed with raw, ancient energy as the vampiress finally unleashed the skill she had been preparing in silence. A deep pulse rippled through the canopy like a shockwave. Thalion barely had a moment to register what was happening before she vanished and reappeared directly before him.

Her form had changed dramatically. From her back extended four thick, pulsating red vines, writhing like the limbs of some eldritch beast. Dozens of smaller tendrils sprouted from her sk...