Sophie practically flew into me the moment I stepped through the portal back to Roker Island. Her face was a mix of worry and relief. “Did Joel tell you? We have the American and Chinese governments around the Sphere and what looks like the entire UK army camped around the farm. They’re not happy with us at all, Clive.
“I heard yeah. That’s why I’m here. Have the attacks been bad?”
“Explosive. Though we’ve been completely safe. They’ve used Submarine...
2024-01-15 16:00:16 +0000 UTC
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“Shit, Clive. We went way too far,” Joel hissed as my mind was filled with notifications.
“I can feel it. We’re at the borders of Holse and Vemerak. We…” I paused following the extent. “Yep. We got Baering in as well.”
“And Karoth!” Destruction said with a wide smile.
“Yeah. That was way bigger than I’d expected.” I replied.
“I just hope we didn’t bloody hurt anyone,” Joel added.
“Some of War’s forces,” Destruction answered. ...
2024-01-12 16:00:09 +0000 UTC
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The moment we appeared in Far Reach I called for Joel, then I sent Grigor off to find Sania and Wind to train, while Peace and Destruction brought out their people.
When Joel’s portal sprung open in front of us, he stepped through he rubbing his hands together with eagerness, before realizing what he was doing and bowing to Peace. “It’s an honor to have you here, Goddess.”
She glowered at him though I could tell it was from stress rather than displ...
2024-01-11 16:00:08 +0000 UTC
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“I will come with you.” Peace said, chewing her lip in a decidedly ungodlike manner. I must check on Dawnsinger and Inez at the very least and as my people have settled in well here, they can help the newcomers you brought in. The quarters are all incredibly comfortable and the food receptacles are nothing short of astonishing.”
“The receptacles create food?” I gasped, clutching my heart. “Don’t tell anyone or I’ll lose my place as God of the Feast, as Puss ...
2024-01-10 18:40:53 +0000 UTC
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“Despite my protestations, Grigor insisted that he wanted to come with me as I mopped up what I could of Devotion's and Life’s followers.
Once out of the Admin Hub I portaled us not far away from where War and Hakan had ran away. After sending out Spirit Sight and finding no notable threats beyond the dull thrum of fear and despair, I brought Grigor out.
He stepped onto the churned-up field and scanned the land. "Do you know how many people we must rescue?"
...
2024-01-09 18:24:54 +0000 UTC
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“I’ve explained the situation,” Destruction said as we both brought followers out from our respective Void Storages.
“They understand the situation and they’ve asked if they can still worship me as well as you in their own fashion?”
“You can’t be all that bad then,” I joked. “While you see to these guys I need to go back out. I didn’t manage to get one of Devotion’s people. They were all off like startled rabbits as soon as I shielded Hakan’s...
2024-01-08 13:04:44 +0000 UTC
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The red, maned giant, with muscles on his muscles, damn near shat himself when I appeared in front of him. He probably would’ve if not for the glowing sword sticking through his guts. I snarled right in the bastard's face. “I was wondering when I’d get to have it out with you again.”
“Glarggh,” he replied and tried to back off the glowing blade.
I followed him, twisting the blade and ripping it up a few inches to bury deep into his core. Then I set to drai...
2024-01-05 15:25:16 +0000 UTC
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“Aly! where’s Peace at?”
The usually fearless Grigor jumped as her smooth, emotionless voice filled the room. “The Goddess of Peace is currently in the North-West habitation sector of the city. I will supply directions.”
While Grigor looked around in wonder, I rejected Aly’s offer of directions. “It’s alright. I can sense her easily enough and I should be using this increased awareness all of the time.”
“You should,” Destruction agreed, wal...
2024-01-04 13:28:03 +0000 UTC
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With Danivra in wheezing in my arms, though healing quickly under my touch, I clenched my jaw to stop my teeth from grinding in frustration as we passed through the portal.
Sania, Mal, Joel, and Destruction all stood waiting for us, relief flooding all of their expressions as they saw us.
“Thank the stars you saved her,” Sania said, coming over to check on Danivra. The Dokalfar queen smiled back. “Lord Clive has healed me, and he’s been pumping me w...
2024-01-03 15:56:46 +0000 UTC
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As Mal set off to speak with Elsbeth, I motioned to Sania. “I’ll get Hakan back, then I’ll have to head back to Onnekus with Destruction.”
“Don’t worry Clive, I’ll keep everyone on task as best as I can. I did wanted to ask you something before you’re off again. Can I bring Wind of the Wild in on this? For all of his flaws, he is wise and he is capable. He wants to help too.”
My instant reaction was a flat no. He’d been a thorn in my side for a lit...
2024-01-02 19:48:08 +0000 UTC
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Destruction stood alongside Joel, Kraeyuk, and Rakle. Behind them a decent sized crowd of onlookers had formed too and while Joel and Destruction talked, they all gawked upward, marveling at the towering black temple which now stood out as prominently as my own in Far Reach.
“Who’d have thought it once upon a time,” Sania said as we flew over. “Not only is a demon living in the place of my birth, but the actual goddess of demons. Of Destruction itself! If we judge o...
2024-01-01 18:55:59 +0000 UTC
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With both goddesses installed as Administration Supervisors and each now in possession of a transport totem like my own, Destruction and I returned to Far Reach.
Peace remained in the Admin Hub to familiarize herself with the system and to bring her people out into their new home, temporary or otherwise.
My intention when I arrived at my altar was to release Destruction from the void Storage immediately. I hadn’t counted on being inundated the moment I appeared.
Questions ...
2023-12-29 15:10:28 +0000 UTC
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Peace was guiding people into her void storage when I arrived. She glanced up and offered me a stern faced nod of welcome before returning her gaze on the followers below. “I’m glad you’re here, Clive.” She said as I flew closer. “I’ve been jumpy alone and when Destruction disappeared... What happened to her?”
“She’s here. Safe but terrified. I’ll bring her out. She needs to communicate with her followers in any case. Everything else I’ll tell you as we go....
2023-12-28 15:17:54 +0000 UTC
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Hey all! I hope you all had a great Christmas and Happy New year!!
We're back again. Not much of a break between books this time and I'm raring to get stuck into it. Enjoy!
I returned to Far Reach, teleporting straight to Sania, a vain hope in my heart that War would still be there. I had a hankering to kill someone and he was the best candidate.
Unsurprisingly he was gone. Scarpered the moment I killed the Darkness meat puppet.
That meant everyone was on ed...
2023-12-27 19:20:25 +0000 UTC
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I hope you all have an awesome holiday. I thought I'd let you know that the first four E-books of Creation's bane are free through Amazon for the next few days, so if you don't have them in your library alreaddy, nows the time to grab them. BUt mainly I just wanted to say Merry Christmas!
2023-12-25 11:13:23 +0000 UTC
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I can't wait to dive into book six. It's the final book and we have a lot of ground to cover so buckle in. I also just want to say it's an honor to have you guys along for the ride with me. And of course Merry Christmas (Or preferred alternative!)
2023-12-22 19:09:19 +0000 UTC
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I teleported to Sania first, swept her off her feet and kissed her long and passionately. When I pulled back, recovering from the surprise with impressive speed, her eyes went wide.
“920,” she breathed more than said as we stood in the main hall of her temple.
“920,” I agreed. “Not far now.”
“You’re officially the strongest Mortal Core on the planet now, Clive. I somehow don’t think Danivra will mind.”
“She’s screaming in my mind righ...
2023-12-14 16:52:02 +0000 UTC
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Outside, I found War still attacking the sphere, looking confused, and slightly worried. Natom, to my peculiar relief, was back inside the shield, battered but safe. Of Darkness, there was no sign and despite my urge to go and kill War, Destruction’s desperate pleading for my help took priority.
But for one rapid detour. Letting Sania and Danivra know my plan, I used the totem to travel to the Admin Hub.
Appearing a second later, I shouted out to Aly as I slapped my h...
2023-12-14 16:31:17 +0000 UTC
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My bonds flooded the moment I appeared in the temple back at Far Reach. Joel, Mal, Grigor, and Danivra were all there, waiting for word from me. As was Sania, who was now in my arms.
All I felt was relief at laying eyes on them. Whatever was happening here, one thing was certain: Far Reach still had a Sphere, and all of my people were still alive.
I told them all what had happened with a swift, unembellished recounting that left them all staring, dumbfounded in shock.
2023-12-14 16:27:23 +0000 UTC
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I attempted to collect Death’s body to see if there was anything I could do, but it had disintegrated into ash that now swirled in the gentle breeze of the peaceful tree-lined hilltop he’d fallen on.
I thought I was just enraged beyond belief, but a tickle on my face alerted me to the fact that I was crying. Some part of me I was blocking out had found a way to make itself known whether I was ready to face what had just happened or not.
I sent out Spirit Sight again...
2023-12-14 16:26:51 +0000 UTC
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“You can’t run forever, Clive,” Darkness said.
“You most certainly cannot,” War added with glee. “Your bastions of safety are as fragile as glass to us now.”
Light just glowered at me and remained unusually silent for her. I kept Peace behind me, warding her back with a hand as I spoke.
“Why are you doing this? I’ve genuinely only tried to be peaceful with you guys. What are you so scared of?”
“Scared?” Darkness sneered, holding out h...
2023-12-14 16:26:12 +0000 UTC
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‘What the fuck?’
I was about to contact the Pantheon when Destruction’s worried voice came through the Soul-Mate bond.
“Darkness has appeared outside of my Sphere on Onnekus. I thought you should know.”
“Darkness? What does he want?”
“At present, he is merely watching me. I have shouted over to…” Her voice became panicked. “Portals from Light are opening up.”
“Shit. I was just about to w...
2023-12-14 16:25:26 +0000 UTC
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Around five hours later, more vehicles appeared at the army camp. I stood watching them with Mal and Sophie with a mix of concern and awe. They were clearly taking us very seriously now.
“I thought you talked to them to calm them down,” Mal said, not bothering to hide the mocking tone from his voice.
“So did I,” I agreed.
“Well, I’m no expert on these things, but it looks like you managed the opposite.”
An unusual thrumming sound caught my atte...
2023-12-14 16:24:44 +0000 UTC
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I brought out Life’s avatar out in the Toukal transport tower, and it was all I could do not to rub my goddamn hands together. “So I can only hold 200,000EN at a time, I normally pull it in from a secondary source and send it into the console directly.”
“Then that is how we shall do it, Clive.” She put her hand on my shoulder. “I’m ready when you are.”
“Awesome.” I looked up to the ceiling in almost a prayer. “Are you ready, Aly?”
The cons...
2023-12-14 16:21:48 +0000 UTC
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So you have a full run into the end of Book Five, I'm posting the last eight chapters today in a mega dump!
I really hope you enjoy it, and not hate me utterly by the end of it.
I also want to let you know, that while this book comes to an end, I will be posting Chapters of Book 6 from the 27th for Elman tiers and above, and the 3rd of January for Human Tiers.
SO if you did want to keep reading after what I've done... then you wont have long to wait this time.
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2023-12-14 16:20:46 +0000 UTC
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After Mal and I split the shield duties of Cethain, I took him through the Admin Hubs to Talitus, as he would be no use at all on Galess. Then I headed back to the Admin Hub and asked Aly to send me to the ocean planet.
Are you going in your human form?
“I’ll be alright breathing underwater and… actually, you make a really good point. I’m going to need to swim a lot, and I reckon this isn’t the body to do it in. Can you help me with...
2023-12-13 22:56:55 +0000 UTC
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Satisfied that things were progressing on Earth and that there were safe places for everyone to train and develop, I spent most of my time back in Far Reach practicing with my powers in an attempt to gain XP bonuses from rare creations. Three whole days and not one of my amazing ideas was particularly novel, netting me a grand total of around 50,000 XP points.
That’s not to say that it was a waste of time, as I managed to improve a range of skills I already had. Neuma For...
2023-12-13 22:55:59 +0000 UTC
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On the fourth day after creating the Sphere, everything changed. The first thing of note was that our new military had begun to arrive. Steve contacted me to let me know he and his men were ready to take up their duties.
I opened a portal for them to come through to Herring Farm and to their credit they all followed their commander through, nervous, even terrified in some cases, but still they came.
“Welcome!” I greeted them. Then I gestured to Sophie, and introdu...
2023-12-12 20:12:12 +0000 UTC
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From the temple, I finally headed back to the portal ring. To my surprise, there were people moving to and from it. I waved at them, but continued on my own path through to Earth.
On the other side of the portal, I discovered I wasn’t the only one who’d been busy, and I was blown away with what I saw.
In the twenty hours I’d been gone, the island had been expanded substantially. Around the Portal ring, and behind it right up to the edge of the island wa...
2023-12-12 20:09:59 +0000 UTC
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Before returning to Far Reach and Earth, I traveled back to the Admin Hub to wait for Inez to be reborn. I didn’t want to get involved with all I had to do there, only to be pulled away to return the Chosen to Falritas.
While there, I told Devotion and Destruction separately about Peace becoming a Soul Mate. Devotion was overjoyed, Destruction seemed more irritated but generally congratulatory. I’d prepared myself to field questions about Death should either of them sug...
2023-12-12 20:09:10 +0000 UTC
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