Some amount of time later
Garen Olsteis folded his hands together slowly as he looked out the window in front of him. The morning light gleamed as dawn crossed the horizon, visible even behind thousands of obstructing buildings. The building Garen was in was a Tower, giving him a powerful vantage point.
Garen was a handsome man. He had a chiseled face and body, muscular and toned from long practice. He wore a simple white shirt and a pair of black slacks, with a claymore strappe...
2019-06-23 09:11:13 +0000 UTC
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Micheal's hand rested on his sword's hilt as he looked at the scene before him, his eyes imperious. The air around him shivered as he took a single step forward. The energy in his veins from his Earth Tier Ki Cultivation ran rampant, his power consolidating. Intermediate Tier Sword Energy began to coat his blade, sharpening it.
Abruptly, his blade struck forward at an incredibly fast speed. It was a jarringly fast upward slash that caused the air to ripple. The attack was mer...
2019-06-19 16:23:18 +0000 UTC
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When Sophia left for the rooftop, Shin had followed her trail, warping through different rooms inside the skyscraper. He had tried to keep his presence as small as possible, well aware that the powerful Brigadier General was at Sophia's final location. He wasn't sure if the warrior would be able to detect him, but didn't want to chance it.
It took only a few moments for Sophia to travel through the skyscraper up to the rooftop. When Shin had realized that was her final destin...
2019-06-18 02:41:44 +0000 UTC
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General Pedro fell to one knee, blood spurting from his mouth as he clutched at the hand that had pierced through his chest. With a loud grunt, the powerful warrior punched himself in the chest, smashing into the intruding hand.
The masked figure exhaled out loud as his hand was smashed. A sickening cracking sound echoed out as the General's blow not only forced the masked figure's hand back, but also cracked several of Pedro's own ribs. The warrior had gone all out, holding ...
2019-06-14 11:45:40 +0000 UTC
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I took a small break from writing to go back and edit all of Book 1 on Amazon. Its currently in publishing and will be fully released in 1-2 days, per Amazon's rather slow approval process.
Changes:
All sound effects removed.
All 'Thoughts' are now 'Thoughts', aka, italicized.
The majority of Micheal's inner thoughts have been restructured and removed to mak...
2019-06-13 02:00:43 +0000 UTC
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R-A Chapter 115 (In editing - v2)
Warmth, energy, strength, power, confidence, sadness, guilt, loneliness, a flurry of feelings and emotions soared through Micheal's soul as he opened up his eyes. Green energy flashed in the deepest part of his eyes, the glowing Earth Tier Ki flashing dimly.
The room around him had become disheveled, transforming into a mess. The bed he had been sitting on had its sheets ruffled and thrown about, leaving only a mattress. The pillo...
2019-06-11 13:47:41 +0000 UTC
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R-A Chapter 114
The Heart Trial of a Ki Tier breakthrough was a rather mystical occurrence.
Ki was a powerful, natural energy that could be used freely as long as ones body and Soul could handle the strain. The energy was fluid, something that could be used for a multitude of purposes.
This energy, however, was intrinsically linked with the heart, mind, and Soul of the being in control of it. It was a part of that person, an Ability that could almost never be removed.<...
2019-06-09 14:17:28 +0000 UTC
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Director Prime
This single man had caused Micheal a huge amount of concern.
In the Nightrunners, everyone, even up to Mr 1, was someone Micheal could handle. All of the Numbers members had extraordinary or unusual powers, many of them ones that were unnatural or absurd.
However, with the future knowledge he held and the experience he owned, Micheal was confident that his planning could account for each and every one. Even Mr 1, who, in the future, became the last ranked S ...
2019-06-05 04:51:55 +0000 UTC
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R-A Chapter 112
A few hours later…
“Okay! Sh-Shin, hold on! Don’t just go in!” Sophia’s voice was an odd mix between a yell and a hushed whisper, neither quiet nor too loud as she waved frantically at a distant figure.
After heading out, Sophia and Shin had made fast progress. Both of them possessed Abilities that allowed them to travel extremely quickly, though Shin required a couple of breaks due to the repeated number of teleports. Each time he telep...
2019-06-01 05:52:40 +0000 UTC
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"The sword is I… I am the sword…" A soft voice whispered into the still, early morning air. The speaker sat on the balcony of a small lounge, in the middle of a random skyscraper. Faint, invisible gleams of Sword Energy gathered around a short sword the speaker held up in their right hand, wavering slightly in the air.
Cool silence reigned supreme as several minutes passed in peace.
"I am the sword… the sword is I… I am the swo-" Abruptly,...
2019-05-31 15:06:15 +0000 UTC
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The next day…
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Director Prime sat in a large, mostly empty lounge. The room had been cleared of almost all furniture, save for a large wooden desk, and a plush, comfortable chair. A closed door was set opposite of him, the only entrance to the room. Light gleamed in from the windows off to the side, giving the room a warm, well-lit appearance.
Currently, he was resting in meditation, his body relaxing into the back of the chair. A c...
2019-05-28 21:07:28 +0000 UTC
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The Wonder King Vladimir reached Micheal first.
The man wielded his long spear with precision as he landed in front of Micheal and thrust it forward. His movements spoke of long practice and skill, something he must've carried with him from before he arrived in the First Layer.
As he thrust it, his leg stamped hard on the ground, propelling himself with the maximum amount of force he could muster.
'Oh, come on! His body is a...
2019-05-26 07:39:24 +0000 UTC
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"People like you that kill wantonly… you are the worst type of human trash." Asim's voice was harsh, his tone cutting as he took a step forward. His hand rested on the hilt of his saber, his entire body tensed as he prepared to attack in the drop of a pin.
Behind him, the rest of his men and women stayed back and watched. General Asim's fighting style prevented allies from getting close. If he needed to defend himself, they would only get in the way.
Several of them had hands on...
2019-05-23 22:47:30 +0000 UTC
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Chapter 107 (in editing - v2)
“Is that… it is!” Micheal’s voice was full of excitement as he looked out before him, his eyes zeroed in on something far away.
“I’ve found them!”
After resting his Soul and allowing himself to recover, Micheal had once again gone out searching. He was constantly going back and forth between large tracts of land, going over the same areas.
It was frustratingly inefficient, but on such short ...
2019-05-23 22:15:14 +0000 UTC
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Meanwhile… in the morning while Micheal was frantically trying to head off a conflict that would have sweeping effects on the First Layer…
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Sylvester Eron, the Captain-Commander and leader of the Angels Arcadia, an elite S Ranker, looked down at a report that was on his desk with a sigh.
The Captain-Commander had short red hair and a rather broad face, with a large nose and a blocky chin. He was tall for a man, stan...
2019-05-19 00:13:50 +0000 UTC
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…The next day…
Micheal leaned over the edge of a random skyscraper, taking in a deep, relaxing breath. The morning light was starting to creep over the horizon, the dawn starting its ceaseless assault on the night.
He looked out at the surrounding skyscrapers, his eyes peaceful.
He could see the figures of a few shambling Morenkai moving across a bridge that connected to a skyscraper opposite him. He didn't see any teams hunti...
2019-05-16 03:56:10 +0000 UTC
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Link -> https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07RNNJB8K
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2019-05-14 07:10:31 +0000 UTC
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The morning of the next day…
Micheal yawned as he came to, stretching comfortably in bed. He blinked a few times, gradually sitting up. He cast his gaze around his bedroom.
The same sink, desk, doorstop holding up the door, everything around him was in its place.
He jumped up out of bed, humming to himself. He went over and brushed his teeth, getting ready for the day.
"Teeth brushed, all shaved…" He walked out of the bathroom, wearing only a pair of gym shorts and...
2019-05-13 20:51:37 +0000 UTC
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Several weeks later…
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“The world is one, I am the world.” Micheal’s voice echoed softly as he sat in meditation, on a lone outcropping on the side of one of the towering skyscrapers. This particular outcropping was located deep within the territory of the Godfather Organization, facing the large, empty grass plains on the edge of the Cluster.
“The rhythm of the world… the heartbeat of the universe…” He continued, his eyes shut.
“Grasp...
2019-05-13 20:51:07 +0000 UTC
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"Officer Cain. You betrayed the Family, your friends, and your allies. Do you have any last words?" Boss Shigun's voice was cold as he looked down at the kneeling figure of Cain.
They were currently on a rooftop, two skyscrapers over from where the battle had taken place.
After Micheal killed the two Pirate Lords, the battle reached its conclusion. Thankfully, the Gnomish Explosive Bombs that Pirate Lord Brandon had wielded didn't go off, inert due to his abrupt death.
It wa...
2019-05-13 20:50:37 +0000 UTC
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It took Micheal a few seconds to take in his surroundings as he came back to life. His emotions were swept up with wonder and awe for a brief moment.
It was incredibly difficult to put himself in situations where he knew he was going to die. If this had been his old body with his old Abilities, he would've been many times more cautious.
If his Ability didn't work or was neutralized somehow without his knowledge, his next death would be his last, and he wouldn't even know. It was v...
2019-05-13 20:49:56 +0000 UTC
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Sophia barged into the roof shed, her eyes blazing. Despite her anger, she moved with caution, prepared for anything. She held her flaming sword out in front of her, quickly looking around.
Shin was out of sight, but she could hear his voice echo from down the stairs.
"Coming, my dear?" Shin sang cheerfully, dragging out the first word, as if goading her on.
Sophia's nose wrinkled when she heard this.
Her opinion ...
2019-05-13 03:48:45 +0000 UTC
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R-A Chapter 103 (In editing - v2)
If everything went as it did in the past…
Then tomorrow morning, within the territory of the North Ocean Branch, two of the future Dawning Six would clash.
The advent of the Great Arrival in the Main Cluster brought about a huge period of chaos. In the original timeline, Head Cameron’s death had further destabilized the Main Cluster, not only allowing the Nightrunners to run unchecked for a long period, but also mo...
2019-05-12 20:57:49 +0000 UTC
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R-A Chapter 102 (In editing v2)
‘Are they alive, like Morenkai?’ The first Nest Core had defended itself and Micheal had felt an actual shiver in the air from this one, as if it was gathering energy to counterattack in a guided manner. It didn’t feel like an instinctual response.
Fortunately, the torrent of Advanced Tier Sword Energy he drew was enough to overwhelm its defenses, stopping its gathering attack in its tracks. Micheal’s Soul seemed to re...
2019-05-09 23:24:02 +0000 UTC
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R-A Chapter 101(In editing - v4)
Two days later…
In the territory of the Angels Arcadia, Open Markets were a relatively common sight. The territory of the Angels Arcadia was split into miniature ‘Clusters’ within the Main Cluster, each one overseen by an Enforcement Branch.
Micheal was currently within the territory of the North Ocean Branch, near the North-East side of the territory, not too far from the skyscrapers controlled by the Godfather O...
2019-05-09 14:23:08 +0000 UTC
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R-A Chapter 100 (In editing v1)
“Yo-you’re supposed to be dead.” Leila stuttered as she watched Micheal walk forward, her voice wavering.
“Emissary Heron.” By this point, Commander Kenneth had recovered enough to no longer look dazed. He kept his grip around Leila’s neck, knowing that if he let go, she would likely lash out.
At the same time, he pulled her down with him as he bent down and picked up his Gold Giant’s Gauntlet Artifac...
2019-05-08 05:36:25 +0000 UTC
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R-A Chapter 99 (In editing v1)
A small, white skinned Abnormal walked into the ground floor. This close up, its body could be clearly seen.
Unlike regular Morenkai which had extremely thick skin, this Monster Class Morenkai had veins that were faintly visible on its arms and legs. When its muscles bulged, it gained a horrifying appearance, a true monster in its own right. A faint Aura of white light drifted around this Morenkai, causing the air near it to sh...
2019-05-07 22:43:43 +0000 UTC
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Micheal was well aware of the ins and outs of many Abilities, his years and years of experience granting him a vast store of knowledge.
When it came to Number 14, Micheal was able to craft a quick and solid plan, relying upon that wisdom. His Advanced Tier Sword Energy made up enough for the gap in physical power, allowing him to grievously injure Number 14 while the man was stunned.
The injuries Number 14 had suffered from Micheal's jarring surprise strike were more than enough t...
2019-05-06 04:22:58 +0000 UTC
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R-A Chapter 97 (In editing - v3)
Number 14 crossed the distance between them in a heartbeat, but didn't get close enough for Micheal to launch a physical attack. Instead, he stopped at a distance of a few meters. Micheal was now within range of the robed attacker's metal tentacles, ones Number 14 shot forward in a rushing attack, but out of range of anything direct.
Number 14 had been aware that Micheal was holding something, though because of Micheal's efforts to...
2019-05-05 22:39:34 +0000 UTC
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R-A Chapter 96 (In editing - v2)
For a split second before his death, Micheal’s sixth sense flared.
As soon as he sensed this, his entire body shivered as his mind went into overdrive, reacting instantaneously as his hand reached for his katana in a well-practiced movement. The boosts from his stronger body, from his enhanced perception of time, everything worked together to make him faster.
As a result, he managed to get two fingers on the hil...
2019-05-03 07:40:10 +0000 UTC
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