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TGGG — Chapter 4: Divine Will

Floating above us, a creature emerged from the radiant light.

It was... small. Unexpectedly so. Barely half the height of a typical teddy bear, the being had an adorably round face with rosy cheeks. Feathery white wings fluttered behind it, each as delicate as the finest silk. A faint halo hovered above its head, spinning lazily like a ring caught in an unseen breeze.

The creature’s large, sparkling eyes scanned us full of curiosity. It wore what appeared to be a tiny white tuni...

TGGG — Chapter 3: First Scenario Cleared

Of course, I wouldn’t let my guard down the second time. The moment I realized I was weaponless, I lashed out with a desperate kick, catching the nearest zombie squarely in the chest. It stumbled back, buying me precious seconds to retreat. My eyes darted around, scanning for survivors who could still fight.

The grim truth hit me hard. Only six of us remained alive, huddled together in the middle of the bridge, our backs to one another as the swarm encroached from both directions. The...

TGGG — Chapter 2: Last Stand

“Aaargh!  It hurts!” The young man screamed in agony as his head was consumed by the flying octopus, its slimy tentacles tightening with horrifying precision. The grotesque sight sent waves of terror rippling through the group as their newly found courage began to falter.

“Eek!”

“Oh, God! Help us!” 

“Why is this happening to us?”

Cries of despair filled the air as the horrific scene played out before them.

The young man thrashed wildly, ...

TGGG — Chapter 1: Living the Dream

I always had that dream.

Sitting on a golden throne with angels kneeling on my feet, and my voice commanding worlds into existence. Wielding the absolute power of creation, I could command even the supreme gods to bow their heads before me as humble servants. I was the creator of Divine Will—the game of the gods.

Yet, whenever I opened my eyes, reality always greeted me with the familiar sight of my bedroom ceiling. I’d chuckle at the absurdity of it, brushing it off ...

New Story Announcement!

As you may or may not know, I'm currently working a new story alongside Magus Academy called "The Gods' Gacha Game" and it is set to be released on Royal Road on June 18th.

Here's the synopsis:

“Do you want to know what it feels like to manipulate the scenarios and the System to your liking?”

Maximilian has always dreamed of his past life as the God-King where he ruled over all gods and created a divine game where gods competed for supremacy. But now, he...

Chapter 224: Taking Over the Asteriscus Magus Family

“What?! Are you joking?” Angela stared at him in disbelief, furrowing her brows. “You just came back from vanishing for months, and now you’

“What?! Are you joking?” Angela stared at him in disbelief, furrowing her brows. “You just came back from vanishing for months, and now you’re saying you want to take over the family? Do you even hear yourself?”

Victor didn’t reply immediately and simply shook his head. “There’s nothing more to discuss,” he ...

Chapter 223: An Oath in the Primordial One’s Name

Victor stood before the gathered elders and the patriarch of the Asteriscus family, gazing down at him with a mixture of disapproval and mou

Victor stood before the gathered elders and the patriarch of the Asteriscus family, gazing down at him with a mixture of disapproval and mounting frustration on their faces. If looks could kill, Victor would have died several times over.

“Victor, you brat, explain yourself!” barked Victor’s uncle, Gardacle Asteriscus, the loudest voice ...

Chapter 222: Look Who’s Back

“This is ridiculous! We don’t even know if that brat is alive or not,” grumbled one of the people present. He was a blue-haired middle-aged

“This is ridiculous! We don’t even know if that brat is alive or not,” grumbled one of the people present. He was a blue-haired middle-aged man with a sharp face and a thin beard wearing a Magus robe. This man was Maverick’s older brother — Victor’s uncle — and a long-standing pillar of the family council.

Years ago, he had...

Chapter 221: One Step Away from Nexus Temporal Rank

Victor opened his eyes, his senses sharper than ever. He could feel the difference after consuming the elixir immediately — his infused mana

Victor opened his eyes, his senses sharper than ever. He could feel the difference after consuming the elixir immediately — his infused mana flowed more smoothly, and his perception of spatial and time fluctuations had grown keener. A satisfied smile appeared on his lips as he glanced at his left leg, where the sixth sigil had just solidified, ...

Chapter 220: Reaping the Benefits for Himself

The creature’s crystalline limbs struck the ground where Fernando had stood, sending rock fragments flying as he barely evaded the attack. U

The creature’s crystalline limbs struck the ground where Fernando had stood, sending rock fragments flying as he barely evaded the attack. Unfortunately, Wyne, still injured from his earlier confrontation with the Cult, was caught in the shockwave, coughing up a mouthful of blood. Before he could recover, the Abyssal Myrmidon unleashed a pulse ...

Chapter 219: Hidden Under the Lake

Inside the pathway, Fernando and Wyne rushed forward, their breaths ragged from exhaustion. The flickering light from Fernando’s flaming wal

Inside the pathway, Fernando and Wyne rushed forward, their breaths ragged from exhaustion. The flickering light from Fernando’s flaming wall behind them had almost disappeared into the distance. The moment they were certain no one had followed, Fernando dropped Wyne unceremoniously onto the ground.

“Ugh…” Wyne groaned, clutching hi...

Chapter 218: Ancient Vault Search

Days had passed since Victor arrived in Twin Amber City. He now sat alone in a private room on the upper floor of a quiet inn, one hand swir

Days had passed since Victor arrived in Twin Amber City.

He now sat alone in a private room on the upper floor of a quiet inn, one hand swirling a cup of lukewarm tea while his other hand rested on a stack of notes, maps, and scattered reports. The room had been modified with soundproofing and anti-divination spells — just enough to discour...

Chapter 217: Chanced Encounter

“Where the fuck is he?”

“Find him!”

“Damn it! That elixir is mine!”

Not far from the auction hall, several Magi in ornate robes frantically scoured the surrounding area. However, no matter what methods they employed or which direction they searched, Victor was nowhere to be found.

Meanwhile, as the commotion grew louder, a hunched elderly man with a wrinkled face and a crooked cane shuffled past without drawing any suspicion. He moved slowly, like someone w...

Chapter 216: Participating in an Auction Part II

Victor let the bidding escalate. He wanted to see who was truly interested — and more importantly, who he might need to outbid.

But when someone from a VIP room bid two hundred intermediate-grade mana crystals, not many dared to compete further. For a set of Elemental Adept–rank battle beasts, two hundred intermediate-grade mana crystals was already quite steep. Most Elemental Adept Magi didn’t even have assets exceeding a hundred. Only the top few among them could afford more. 2025-04-29 02:49:51 +0000 UTC View Post

Chapter 215: Participating in an Auction Part I

As Victor stepped out of the shop, he stared at the coin in his hand, filled with mysterious power. Each side bore an engraved masked face — one smiling, the other sorrowful. This was the “Glutton’s Coin” — a cursed coin that doubled the mana of any spell, thereby doubling its potency. However, it kept track. For every use, it demanded repayment in threefold. Not now. Not soon. But when you used it again, and when you least expected it, and when you could least afford it.

“S...

Chapter 214: Magus Market

“You, stop. Sell me your room, and I will pay twice for it,” he demanded with arrogance, clearly used to getting his way.

Because Victor had intentionally concealed his mana fluctuation, there was no way for an acolyte like Wyne to recognize that he was facing an official Magus. Otherwise, he wouldn’t have dared to act so brazenly in front of him.

“I refuse. You can ask someone else to sell their room,” Victor said briskly, brushing past him and continuing to walk toward...

Chapter 213: The Journey to Victor’s Homeland

Victor soared through the sky, his robe billowing as he maintained a steady pace. Below him, rolling hills and dense forests stretched endlessly, a sea of snowy green occasionally broken by frozen rivers and small villages. He wasn’t in a particular rush, as he wanted to savor the journey, but at the same time, he had a route planned out.

As he passed over Brightmoon City, he glanced down at the bustling streets. The city was quite lively for its size, and he couldn’t help but think...

Side Chapter: The Investigator’s Meeting

A lively conversation filled the air of the quaint little coffee shop nestled in a quiet corner of the city. The scent of freshly ground coffee beans mixed with the subtle aroma of baked pastries created a cozy atmosphere. Outside, the neon glow of city lights reflected against the rain-slick pavement, while inside, a middle-aged man wearing a leather coat sat alone at a corner table with his arms crossed, his foot tapping idly against the ceramic floor. A black coffee was steaming on his tab...

Chapter 212: Setting Out on a Journey

“So, you’re going back to your family soon?” Lizbeth questioned from the side, perching herself on Victor’s shoulder.

“Indeed. But I need to develop some spell models first before heading out… So, around a week from now should be doable,” Victor replied, calculating the preparations he needed to make.

Lizbeth tilted her head. “How long will you be gone?”

“At least a week. Maybe two or more. It shouldn’t be for too long since I’ll be going full speed.�...

Chapter 211: Giving His End of the Deal

Victor continued to skim through the posts, smirking. As expected, the update was drawing a lot of attention. But the ones that stood out the most were the Golem Deployment and Guild System updates, while the Teleportation Waypoints were a close third. Some players were already making theories about what kind of hidden mechanics could be tied to the Magus tower project, while others were arguing over the potential value of Mystery Boxes.

GladiusZone: “Hold up. So, can we actually borr...

Chapter 210: The Longest Dev Diary Ever

Dev Diary #8: Beta Version 0.3

“Hello there, players! Your dearest promotional manager is back to bring you a detailed breakdown of the latest update for Magus Academy Online. A lot of time has passed since the previous version, and while there weren’t many major content drops back then because of the aftermath of the undead invasion, this time, we’ve got a whole lot to cover!”

“Thankfully, our lazy programmers have finally returned from their long-awaited vacation and a...