“Here is your drink, young master,” A waitress in fancy clothes said as she placed a cold beer on the table in front of Adion.
“Thank you,” Adion said with a nod.
The waitress smiled and stepped outside, leaving Adion alone in the private room.
How long will she be? Adion thought as he looked out the window. It was night, but the town was large and lively, so there was plenty of light spilling out, showcasing the various buildings.
Adion an...
2025-05-20 17:55:58 +0000 UTC
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“That’s amazing,” Creva said, rubbing her sleepy eyes, “Makes you wake right up.”
She walked closer and examined the painting Adion had just finished.
“Is that a Soul beast? A member of the Aphelian Apes of Iitha?” Creva asked.
“Oh? You know about them?” Adion asked, suddenly a little dazed. The words ‘Aphelian Ape’ unexpectedly triggered a new set of memories in Adion.
These days, as his memories returned, he gained a vague sense of w...
2025-05-19 16:12:41 +0000 UTC
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“I heard about what happened. I’m sorry if my family bothered you,” Creva said apologetically as the city of Deller disappeared behind them.
“It’s fine,” Adion said. He had only had an hour or two for himself in the library yesterday before various members from the Helmis family arrived, casually taking their seats around him. They couldn’t hold in their curiosity for very long and started questioning him about his experiences and what made him so valued by Cyalis an...
2025-05-16 15:26:31 +0000 UTC
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What a magnificent city. Adion thought as he put his head out through the carriage window and looked down the road.
The city of Deller sprawled out in somewhat of a jumbled mess, but there was beauty in the chaos.
“Quite the beautiful city, don’t you think?” Creva asked with a small smile, slouching down lazily on her seat as she looked at Adion.
The two had traveled together for a few days now, and Creva had lost all pretenses of being a revered Soul ma...
2025-05-15 14:43:17 +0000 UTC
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Adion pulled away his brush from the canvas and breathed out. The painting depicted the dining table at his Grandpa’s manor in Cyalis, Adion was playing cards with his siblings in it.
It’s strange, even if this was a new memory, I still felt like I had a little control.
Normally, Adion completely disappeared into his memory, and the painting almost came to life by itself. But this time, Adion remained slightly aware of the present at the same time as he painted....
2025-04-29 14:28:11 +0000 UTC
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“That’s right,” Adion said with a smile, “You recognize me?”
“How…What are you doing here? Aren’t you supposed to be in the Saba Desert?” The Diamond mage asked in confusion, but also obvious joy.
“It’s a long story,” Adion said with a wry smile. He jumped off White’s back, as it seemed impolite to speak down to the Diamond mage.
“Is it really you?” The Diamond mage asked once again.
“It really is,” Adion said with a helple...
2025-04-24 02:45:36 +0000 UTC
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“You went out there all alone?” One of the Silver mage guards asked in astonishment as Adion walked up.
It was a normal reaction. Adion had hidden his strength down to middle Bronze, after all. Being this deep in the Outskirts with that kind of strength was strange, especially all alone.
Maybe I shouldn’t have hidden my strength. There is really no use in hiding it.
“Yeah, it’s a bit complicated. Can you tell me what kingdom we’re in?” Adion aske...
2025-04-22 03:13:38 +0000 UTC
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“Are you thinking about going after him?” Dean Lukas asked with a smile from the other side of the desk.
Vermon stopped drumming his pen on his desk and looked to Lukas and asked, “Who?”
“Adion, of course,” Dean Lukas said with a chuckle.
“Oh. That brat,” Vermon murmured. He had indeed just been thinking about the possibility of going to the Saba Desert himself. “Don’t be ridiculous. I can’t afford to leave Cyalis. I wouldn’t do something so irrespons...
2025-04-18 16:10:17 +0000 UTC
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“Sell,” Lastia’s voice sounded hesitantly from behind.
Sellitha had an open history book in front of her, but her gaze was to the sky in the east. It was as if she stared long enough, she might be able to catch a glimpse of something.
“Sell,” Lastia called out a little louder, putting a hand on her shoulder.
“Huh?” Sell turned around to see Lastia and Felicia looking at her with worry.
“Are you okay?” Felicia asked.
“I’m fine,” Sellitha an...
2025-04-16 18:07:00 +0000 UTC
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“What do you think, White?” Adion asked, turning away from his painting to look at the big wolf lying peacefully just behind him.
White’s large eyes flickered open, and when he saw the painting, he asked, “Is that me?”
“Sure is,” Adion said. With White by his side, Adion didn’t have to keep his guard up, and he could relax and paint again. And since White could run so fast, Adion didn’t feel bad about wasting a little time on this.
Traveling with ...
2025-04-15 06:39:12 +0000 UTC
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Adion woke up refreshed as the sky started to brighten.
That was the best night’s sleep I’ve had in a long time.
I kind of don’t want to leave White’s fur, though.
Adion decided to lay still for a while, White appeared to be sleeping still.
I might as well get some meditation done.
Adion took a deep breath and started pulling the surrounding space mana into his core.
After an hour or two, Adion could feel that White was wa...
2025-04-11 22:06:16 +0000 UTC
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Adion could hardly believe it.
What is White doing here? And he’s a Diamond beast now?
Seeing White pinning down the Gold Talon Eagle, Adion decided to think about that later. He needed to help White.
He grabbed hold of the space above the eagle, teleporting over and swinging his sword as he froze the beast in space. He was curious how long he could hold a Diamond beast in place.
But as his sword cut into the beast, Adion paused. The eagle wasn’t fig...
2025-04-10 08:46:57 +0000 UTC
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Adion woke up early in the morning. It was still dark around him, but as he glanced to the end of the nest he had slept in, he could tell that the sun had risen.
It had been eight days since he crossed the valley where the army of beasts had passed. A few days ago, he lost sight of the mountain range and could no longer take shelter there during the nights. Sleeping in the middle of the forest was pretty nerve-wracking. He slept in a sitting position so he wouldn’t sleep too dee...
2025-04-09 02:26:15 +0000 UTC
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Today should be fine to move. Adion thought as he stepped out of a cave he had found in the mountains. The sun was about to rise, and the air was still cold from the night.
It had been four days since he stumbled upon the massive army of beasts and escaped from the Gold stage snake beast. He had gone over to check the situation every day since then, but it wasn’t until the day before that he no longer felt any trace of their aura in the area.
He decided to w...
2025-04-07 22:51:51 +0000 UTC
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Adion woke up peacefully as the sunlight hit his face.
Another night without any incidents.
He let out a yawn as he got to his feet and stretched his body. In the early morning, the air was still cool and fresh.
He looked to the beast he had hunted the day before.
Even if I’m not very hungry, I shouldn’t waste an opportunity to eat. I’ll have a hearty breakfast so I’ll have energy for the day.
But as he was about to con...
2025-04-04 20:25:09 +0000 UTC
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Huh, I hadn’t noticed from just looking out, but it seems that fall is already here. Adion thought as he came down the mountain and noticed the greenery around showed signs of the changing of seasons.
It was a good thing I left when I did. I really don’t want to travel through winter.
Hopefully, it doesn’t take too long before I reach civilization.
Adion had now idea where he was. The only clue he had was that Shindo’s storage ring was only...
2025-04-03 20:30:01 +0000 UTC
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Well, I won’t get much from studying these fragments. Adion thought as he held a small part of the now destroyed teleportation formation in his hand.
No matter. I think I have it all in my head somewhere.
Adion had done his best to study the formation before they destroyed it, but he still hoped to gain some insights after destroying it.
Unfortunately, it was harder to destroy than he and Shindo had thought. Adion couldn’t do it himsel...
2025-04-02 19:50:44 +0000 UTC
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I’ve got all the details on the surface now. At least, I think so.
Adion once again looked down at the teleportation formation below him and compared it to his drawing. It was accurate, as far as he could tell.
But it took me three days to get this far, and I’ve only touched the surface.
The runes were incredibly intricate, and they covered a large area. Adion knew that the slightest change could make the whole thing useless, so he needed to be ve...
2025-04-01 19:23:46 +0000 UTC
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“Adion, what’s taking so long? Aren’t you finished yet?” Shindo asked as he walked up to Adion.
Adion didn’t take his eyes from the painting in front of him, though. It was a painting of Sell laughing. Adion found this to be his favorite painting so far.
“I see,” Shindo said as he spotted the painting, “You painted your girlfriend again. Too entranced to even hear me talking to you?”
“I can hear you,” Adion answered, “I just found this one turne...
2025-03-31 18:19:19 +0000 UTC
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I really wish I had more knowledge about runes. Adion thought as he examined the ring in his hands carefully.
Maybe I know a bit but have forgotten, but surely I wouldn’t be this helpless if that was the case.
“Do you know any-” Adion looked up to ask Shindo if he knew anything about the runes engraved in the ring, but he noticed he had slipped away at some point.
Looking down, he saw that Shindo at least had the decency to leave some food...
2025-03-28 19:13:38 +0000 UTC
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Amazing. Adion couldn’t help but marvel at the effects of the Profund Water as he took a few sips and felt his Will return to the peak.
He had held himself back the previous day, but after just finishing his routine of painting in the morning, he couldn’t help himself and gave it a try.
It seems the Profound Water is more potent than I thought. It only takes a few sips, and I am completely recovered.
Doesn’t that mean I have enough to last me mont...
2025-03-27 18:28:39 +0000 UTC
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“Finished?” Shindo called out as he approached Adion from down the hall.
Adion took his eyes from his painting, depicting the Headmaster sitting behind his desk. Adion felt it was easier and easier to gain access to old memories. It had been weeks since he failed to remember anything when he painted. He started to feel less like a person with memory loss and more like a normal person, just really forgetful.
“I’m done,” Adion replied, starting to pack up his things....
2025-03-26 17:22:31 +0000 UTC
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Sell.
Adion smiled at the painting in front of him. Sell was sleeping, leaning against the wall in a training pit at the Academy.
Adion couldn’t help but want to start another painting right away, to experience another memory together with Sell. Unfortunately, he would be completely exhausted if he tried that.
I guess I’ll just be content with this for now.
“Who is that?” Shindo asked from behind him.
Adion turned aroun...
2025-03-25 16:47:49 +0000 UTC
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“What the?” Shindo yelled out in shock as he jumped back, swiveling his head around to look for the enemies that were approaching just a second ago.
“I think we teleported,” Adion said, looking down at the formation beneath his feet curiously. It was dark around him, so Adion conjured a flame to see more clearly.
This feels familiar.
Adion closed his eyes and tried to grasp the vague impressions floating around in his head.
“Teleported? Did you...
2025-03-24 16:00:20 +0000 UTC
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It’s almost dark. I should meet up with Shindo. Adion thought as he looked up at the sky. The sun had already gone down, but it would still be an hour or so before it turned completely dark.
Adion walked down one of the commercial streets in Gekon, looking at the people who passed him by. He wasn’t sure if he hoped to see someone look at him in recognition or not, but he felt he should at least make an effort. He still hoped someone from the Academy would be around.
2025-03-21 16:58:51 +0000 UTC
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“This is the way to live,” Shindo said, refilling his glass of wine with a smile.
“I can’t believe you talked me into this,” Adion said. Looking around the luxurious restaurant, he couldn’t help but feel it was far too wasteful to spend his money like this.
“Don’t act like you don’t enjoy it,” Shindo said with a smile.
I guess it’s pretty nice. It should be fine to enjoy the moment once in a while. If I only spend my time training and regaining my m...
2025-03-20 16:29:26 +0000 UTC
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“Excited to get there?”
Adion turned around and noticed Shindo walking up from behind him.
Adion turned back to look out over the desert in front of him. He still couldn’t see the outline of Gekon, the first town they would be stopping at for their journey.
“Don’t you ever work?” Adion couldn’t help but ask. Shindo would appear from time to time, seemingly never really busy contributing to the winds in the sails above him.
“Honestly? I...
2025-03-19 16:05:18 +0000 UTC
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Adion slowly pulled his brush back from the painting before him as his consciousness returned to the present.
In front of him, there was now a complete painting of a faelin man sitting by a campfire, telling stories with a light smile.
Lomin. Right. Adion thought with a smile.
The painting of Lomin really gave a sense of curious satisfaction, and Adion couldn’t help but be quite pleased with it. He had begun with just trying to imagine a forest, but sl...
2025-03-18 15:59:40 +0000 UTC
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Nothing seems to be out of the ordinary. Adion thought as he meticulously examined the people onboard one by one through his aura sense. Not that he could tell if anyone was a hidden enemy just by feeling their aura, but there was always a chance that he could spot someone lying about their element or strength. That could give him a clue that something was wrong.
But Adion didn’t feel that anything was strange as he walked through the senba and checked on the people abo...
2025-03-17 16:00:18 +0000 UTC
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Adion woke up and immediately got out of his bed. He bolted up the stairs to take a look outside.
Still dark. Good.
Adion guessed he wouldn’t oversleep, he was used to waking up before dawn, after all.
Still, he was slightly scared that he might miss the senba going to Kerrick Hold. He didn’t want to have to wait a whole week for the next departure.
Adion returned to his room and started packing his bag. As he picked up his painting brush, he paused....
2025-03-14 16:00:19 +0000 UTC
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