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Tentative 472

Tentative cuz I'm considering scrapping this whole chapter and writing it from a different PoV, because a lot of the first half doesn't really matter and the end bits would fit better in a different PoV. Dunno. I'll look at this again with fresh eyes and see if I can salvage, but if not, then we'll be down 1 chapter till i make it up.


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Chapter 471


https://docs.google.com/document/d/1NGNO1s7xZnxKLDcaZgm7k0y997DcgImkXkDQeV-gGcQ/edit?usp=sharing

Legs trembling and muscles burning, I grit my teeth and take what will likely be my last unassisted step of the day. A sharp pain shoots up my calf and makes its presence known despite the soothing concoction of painkillers making its way ...

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Chapter 470


https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Q5bmKlD_qfiLtxUG6jZDm9xfzW8l4G0vWUM3thNF31Q/edit?usp=sharing



The strong rule, and the weak serve.

The strong fight, and the weak provide.

The strong thrive, and the weak survive.

All popular aphorisms used by nobles and civilians alike, the truth ingrained into their bones ...

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Chapter 469


https://docs.google.com/document/d/1uevWbyGF0R4DQeRx8P-Iv4WfPaCz8B5aA2oX4PqCY24/edit?usp=sharing

Parrying the Defiled weapon aside, Mila caved the Champion’s face in with the rim of her shield, her lips curling in a silent snarl as the corpse slumped at her feet. Plunging her spear into her fallen opponent’s chest as an afterthough...

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Chapter 468


https://docs.google.com/document/d/1xDndVzW044nMS3Ep1JI3sziJjjgSmi5BdpUvPNu0Kh4/edit?usp=sharing


“Mama Bun, Mama Bun, Oh Mama Mama Mama. Mama Bun! Ba boom boom boom boom...”

Unmoved by my upbeat tune or fingers massaging her cheeks, Mama Bun glowers and pouts while looming over my head, her back paws thumping every so of...

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Chapter 467


https://docs.google.com/document/d/1mjhDhJyJaWQrqTXgQPUQ96fKuRZN8gvdubA7pvckG8c/edit?usp=sharing



Lip curled in a contemptuous sneer, Baatar scoffed and said, “Despicable.”

There was no answer forthcoming from the twin monkey brothers lying sprawled out in the grass, and Baatar didn’t expect one since they were too b...

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Chapter 466


https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Cy0Kgiocx5zRsKWcMho0Am35lchZZJmjfE13S9aPRZA/edit?usp=sharing


Neatly stacking the last sheaf of documents, Luo-Luo went over her report once again, tapping each relevant stack as she moved past to ensure everything was in place. It’d been two weeks since Lord Husband’s last visit, and they’d b...

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Chapter 465

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1nz3yqIn4s1oh2199Omcajclsnc32LER8a1xFFHUnhjE/edit?usp=sharing


Careful not to wake the snoring bunnies, Song slipped out of bed to greet the morning, but her efforts were for naught. Indifferent to the plight of others, Sarankho stretched her paws and arched her back before rolling right over Thumper and Flo...

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Chapter 464

https://docs.google.com/document/d/18zdIy3pDrC-LckhigaRcdKGG5-9YLksBSacSLqaamkY/edit?usp=sharing


Fingers curled around her porcelain teacup, Sarnai savoured the fragrant aroma and settled in to watch her adorable grandchildren Demonstrate the Forms. How quickly the years passed by, for the twelfth month was now upon them and in a few short...

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Chapter 463


https://docs.google.com/document/d/1aeW0cZZnm9i51gWfBY_GOqc6l7ROYkAODMl4m1dTyVc/edit?usp=sharing

They say your life flashes before your eyes when you’re about to die, but I’ve never found this to be true.

Most of the time, I’m too busy trying not to shit my pants and stay alive instead of reminiscing of fond memories, but seeing...

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Chapter 462

Big Cliff. Like the biggest. Yuge. Never written a bigger cliff before. You have been warned.



https://docs.google.com/document/d/1dk9NTVNU5S_1c8JrjRylgEU3RYQlgfbPTxyIh_2HRuI/edit?usp=sharing

Bouncing his twin children on his knees, Gen exchanged smiles with his beloved Bei, eager to taste the sumptuous dinner feast she p...

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Chapter 461


So last chapter, I totally responded to a comment about how the duel wouldn't take all chapter and would totes be boring if it did today.


Cough cough.


Me and my big mouth. I need to learn how to estimate word count.


Anywho, I updated all the prev chapters with edited versions and memes, and this one is even already edited and memed, so enjoy.


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Chapter 460


https://docs.google.com/document/d/1h2GdH23JXG5SksKZHHY-24aQrXwcCa70Zqxmn36VDVo/edit?usp=sharing

So engrossed in watching the battle between Experts, Gen didn’t even realize the Imperials had moved until the arrows fell upon him. “Form ranks!” he shouted, for all the good it did him, because the tribal savages wer...

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Chapter 459

It's Victoria day weekend, so I'm gonna take Sunday off. The next chapter will be on tuesday the 21st.


Enjoy


https://docs.google.com/document/d/13GOAiHGPEcNP-3YFOq7fkM1RWh_e41eRjmG97l-zr3k/edit?usp=sharing

“Who is that

Though Goujian held high expectations for young Gen, it took considerabl...

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Chapter 458

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1VyCU4Seq0EnR-qdaoeSfM360h3T7Rpn24Sxu233Rj-Y/edit?usp=sharing


The sun shone brightly overhead as Zian backed away from the din of battle, arms leaden and head light. Chest burning with every breath, he uncovered a new ache, strain, or injury with each passing second, yet he couldn’t tear his eyes away fro...

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Chapter 457

Tried for a commanders view of a battle rather than the zoomed in focus of one of the lower ranked officers. Lemme know your thoughts, as I don't do this often and am still unsure of the effectiveness. Especially time, that's a tough one to show while commanding battles, and i couldnt find more places to mark it.


Anywho, enjoy!


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Chapter 456

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1E-_ZguAgzzKBIRy-TSaGPp9KptsLYO4lv0z72pMt1Do/edit?usp=sharing

“Mister Rustram, command of the camp is yours.”

Despite the boss’s confident smile and a reassuring pat on the back, Rustram’s stomach twisted into knots at the thought of holding sole command. Warily keeping an eye on the boss’s cantanker...

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Chapter 455


https://docs.google.com/document/d/1F5wJzseuVnSxvLOcQkWvkpprR3EmVlyHdX6-e3uTAds/edit?usp=sharing

Though travelling by Cloud-Stepping saved a great deal of time, Goujian only ever used it as an option of last resort. While others claimed they found the experience of running through the clouds exhilarating, he never found thrill in the...

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Chapter 454

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1ANcrfvtQXbrOqKvwXC_LN4iWbbM-riqec1jfNXzhxqk/edit?usp=sharing


With his map laid out before him, Chen Hongji reviewed his plans for the umpteenth time, going over the possibilities and planning for every contingency he could think of no matter how far-fetched it may seem. When it came to armies numbering in ...

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Chapter 453


Not super happy with this chapter, as I don't like having a bunch of short PoVs, but I couldn't think of a better way to do all this. Time's passing, things are happening, and I have a clear point I want volume to end on, so hopefully, it's all worth in the end.


https://docs.google.com/document/d/1MFis17yFzj7g7KwXh9Q7gs-pmOKB8gHvDTt-M...

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Chapter 452

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1cJf8aUcp3VqrNpohcyhDLImwKHb0VKlRUGItwRl45Eo/edit?usp=sharing

“Well... That’s less than ideal.”

An understatement if I’ve ever said one, but a leader must always appear calm and in control, even when he has no idea what he’s doing. It’s how I’ve gotten where I am, and honestly, I don’t really know...

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452 delayed

Sorry about this, but I forgot I have an Easter dinner to go to and didn't leave myself enough time to finish before hand. The chapter will be out tomorrow, and since I won't have work, I should be able to get 453 out on time on tuesday.


But err.. yea. Apologies, but Happy Easter!


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Chapter 451


https://docs.google.com/document/d/1RA87xdMZEvrhmcks34bpZC3yBv0b70xTzhavo5-FdAY/edit?usp=sharing



Situ Jia Zian, a mortal amongst men.

A fitting epithet for an unremarkable warrior like himself, for how could someone who grew up with every advantage, yet failed to distinguish himself, ever be considered a dragon? D...

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Chapter 450

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1jrgdVc5EBBPqsIoQ49Y67McILiRqPSBQW5i6VxC4Qrc/edit?usp=sharing

While going through my daily stack of letters and reports, it occurs to me that duty is a funny word and terrible burden.

As a Second Grade Warrant Officer, I am duty-bound to defend the Empire from its enemies, despite so many of my ‘allies’ workin...

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Chapter 449

Littler shorter than normal, but actually a reasonable length to write. If only I could keep all chapters at this length....

Edit: Made some changes and added some details I forgot to first time around. Nothing huge, but the details needed adding.

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1pE1lE_VsQS2TucR_NYeyYWqa1r8H-pdsttB_nJfFkiE/edit?usp=sharing
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Chapter 448



https://docs.google.com/document/d/1ZmhyTyyc6y2j1DvYd4kGgHGtgmNoYjU2-aQOteHV7d0/edit?usp=sharing

Humans are not rational creatures.

All too often, we make unreasonable and illogical decisions based on emotion or in opposition to fact, but it’s not always a bad thing. Yes, sometimes we do stupid things like drink ourselves into stupor...

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Chapter 447

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1G5_AzBA7Xw2yf640cMMu8MhAMDRPylAwNHdODl-MldE/edit?usp=sharing


Lifting Peace into my trembling hands, I hold my breath and commit this image to memory, how the iridescent dewdrops scatters the sunlight over the flat of my blade, a deluge of melded pinks and blues with hints of yellows, greens, and purples w...

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Chapter 446

I forgot to mention last chapter, but after writing this one, I switched the chapter orders. This used to be chapter 445, and 445 was 446, and I switched the order around, which is why the Patreon comments don't make sense. Anywho, small thing, but yea. Here it is early, because I derped and released the RRL chapter early, even though I distinctly setting the time to 20:00



2019-04-07 19:38:06 +0000 UTC View Post

Chapter 445

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1GqGN2kmspwxGlL2zOZPXeJktLXrsUmg0b7eOEOb6duc/edit?usp=sharing

There's been triaaaaaals and tribulations,

You know I've had my share,

But I've climbed a mountain,

I've crossed a river,

and I’m almost there.

I’m allllllllllll

mostttttttttt

thereeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee!!!...

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Chapter 444

https://docs.google.com/document/d/10OkuBRWHZeXUPAOnIOVm2-ntGqNJifLl5k2uzWDBXvU/edit?usp=sharing

Stifling a yawn as she stepped out of her tent, Yan flicked her bangs out of her eyes and took a seat at the dining table, where Kyung poured her a cup of piping hot tea to enjoy beneath the late-morning sun. Though wholly capable of pouring her ow...

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