VOLUME 6: CHAPTER 10
After his victory in the war against the Empire, Arzen was given full authority over the City of Daxton. Count Boris was too old and decided to pass all administrative responsibilities to his eldest son. Unsurprisingly, this was met with little to no resistance from the government officials and the general public. Arzen was the hero who freed the City of Yan from the clutches of the Empire, after all. He was the pride of Boris Cou...
2020-08-17 03:55:27 +0000 UTC
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VOLUME 6: CHAPTER 9
After realizing Lark’s real identity, all malice and hatred within the Scylla vanished entirely. It did not even dare look at the human in the eye anymore and simply subserviently bowed all of its heads.
After a few minutes of silence, Lark realized that the seven-headed monster wouldn’t move nor speak unless he stated otherwise. For a moment, it felt as though he was dealing with another Anandra.
“Liz...
2020-08-13 14:50:15 +0000 UTC
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VOLUME 6: CHAPTER 8
The Scylla continued its rampage outside the treasure room. Lark started to feel the links binding him to the elven oaks vanish one after another. Judging by the powerful explosions and the rumbling of the ground, the Scylla had started using magic to destroy the colossal ancient trees surrounding the giant statue. The seven-headed monster had become desperate after Lark managed to slip inside the treasure room.
“Human, come out!” the...
2020-08-10 17:08:07 +0000 UTC
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VOLUME 6: CHAPTER 7
It was preposterous.
The Scylla started casting another Grand Scale Magic at him, and just like before, the magic formation was activated in just a couple of seconds. Lark knew that he had to find a way to prevent all seven heads from working together, otherwise, they’d just keep firing spells at him one after another.
The magic formation above Lark glowed and slowly spun, eventually forming a portal-like ...
2020-08-07 07:28:46 +0000 UTC
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VOLUME 6: CHAPTER 6
After inspecting the murals on the first floor of the labyrinth, Lark immediately descended on the second floor.
The entire floor was your typical cavern, with glowing algae covering portions of the walls. Numerous poison wisps wandered the floor aimlessly. Those who tried latching onto Lark were immediately repelled by the small, translucent mana barrier he covered himself with.
Lark stabbed the poison wisp...
2020-08-04 08:32:48 +0000 UTC
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Hi,
I've held back this adjustment for a few months now, but starting book 6, I would be implementing what was written in the tier descriptions. I've been hesitating to do this for quite some time since a lot of the avid patrons (especially those who frequently made comments in each chapter) belong to the tier 1 of this patreon page.
Tier 1 (small village) benefits will be now limited to 5 advance chapters (when compared to what is currently available on Amazon).
As fo...
2020-08-02 05:20:26 +0000 UTC
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VOLUME 6: CHAPTER 5
After leaving the Boris County, Lark kept heading southwest, eventually arriving at a vast, dead plain. Everything had been covered by snow by now. But had Lark arrived here before winter, he would have been met with a barren ground filled with cracks, with no single plant in sight.
Despite the snow covering the ground, green smoke still wafted in the air. Using his foot, Lark cleared the snow on the ground below him, e...
2020-08-01 07:59:21 +0000 UTC
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VOLUME 6: CHAPTER 4
For several weeks, Lark relentlessly made his way toward the Forbidden Region. The snow had grown thick by then. Everything – the trees and the ground – were blanketed white.
He occasionally passed by a small town or a village. Unfortunately, unlike Golden Wheat City, it seemed that this region been hit by the black famine this year and didn’t recover. All of the villages he passed through along the way were in a ...
2020-07-28 17:40:46 +0000 UTC
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VOLUME 6: CHAPTER 3
After parting with his disciples, Lark immediately went to the breeder and bought the fastest and strongest horse available. Although it cost him a hefty sum of money, investing in a good mount was a must for this expedition.
He also bought a woolen coat, several days’ worth of rations, and a large water flask.
“Four gold, five silvers,” said the merchant in front of him.
Lark handed the me...
2020-07-26 08:06:48 +0000 UTC
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VOLUME 6: CHAPTER 2
The orb of light illuminated the various treasures stored in the Royal Sanctum. Swords, staffs, armors, shields, and various accessories and jewelries which screamed of the words ‘extremely expensive’ filled the entire room. For generations, this place held all of the most prized possessions of the previous royals.
Looking around, Lark saw several items worth of interest. His eyes lingered on the sword with black blade hanging on the ...
2020-07-21 19:35:16 +0000 UTC
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VOLUME 6: CHAPTER 1
“Sword of Morpheus?” said Lark.
King Alvis had met Lark several times before, but this was the first time he saw the young man become visibly flustered. Even when the demon appeared and spoke to them, he remained calm, as though it was an everyday occurrence.
“That’s right,” said Lady Ropianna. “Sword of Morpheus. Ah, I think I still have that thing with me. Let’s see.”
She fumble...
2020-07-18 09:22:53 +0000 UTC
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VOLUME 6: PROLOGUE
“Did something good happen? You look quite happy, Elder.”
The Elder – a demon whose body resembled a withered tree, was gently smiling, his eyes closed. A small broken horn protruded out of his forehead and a pair of almost inconspicuous, tattered white wings sprouted out of his back.
The Elder opened his eyes, revealing a pair of golden eyes reminiscent of snakes.
“Ah,” said the Elder. “Jus...
2020-07-15 13:10:58 +0000 UTC
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VOLUME 5: EPILOGUE
Contrary to everyone’s expectations, the ritual at Fork Meadow ended with no casualties. Furthermore, the demon left without even destroying the mithril jar and the Pinnacle Grade Spell. Everyone couldn’t contain their joy, since they’d just survived what was supposed to be a life-or-death situation.
It felt as though the Goddess of Luck smiled upon them today.
That very same night, instead of going to ...
2020-07-08 05:02:01 +0000 UTC
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Author’s note: 3 Days after surgery and I could already see clearly. I guess everything went better than expected? What a relief.
The first few hours were horrible. Everything beyond three meters was a blur. My eyes are still a bit swollen (haha), but it’s a lot better than the first day. I’ll post another chapter 24 hours from now to make up with the lost time.
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2020-07-07 03:34:29 +0000 UTC
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Hello. I'm writing this through my phone. I'll be undergoing eye surgery today. I won't go into details on what happened, but I might need to stop looking at the computer screen for a week or two after this.
The operation is nothing too serious. They'll use crosslinking so it should be safe. I just don't want the corneal flap to open while I recover, just to be sure.
Sorry about this.
2020-07-04 05:18:03 +0000 UTC
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VOLUME 5: CHAPTER 22
“Another person,” repeated King Alvis. The words of Lady Ropianna echoed in his mind.
He rubbed his brows as his head started to ache. So many events transpired the moment he woke up, taking its toll on his mind.
Who was it? Who was the man behind Lord Hais? The real culprit pulling the strings.
While the King was in deep thoughts, Elias, one of the three royal court magicians present in the...
2020-06-27 16:52:01 +0000 UTC
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VOLUME 5: CHAPTER 21
The moment Lord Hais arrived at the King’s Castle and disembarked from his carriage, he was immediately seized by several soldiers.
“What’s the meaning of this?!” snarled Lord Hais. “Unhand me at once!”
A familiar raspy voice replied, “We’ve just finished talking with the Princess’ group just now. Minister Hais, surely you understand what this is all about?”
Lord Hais’ eyes widened and...
2020-06-23 05:22:43 +0000 UTC
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VOLUME 5: CHAPTER 20
The arrival of Lark’s group caused a bit of an uproar in the capital. It was unavoidable. After all, the crystal horses and the carriages riddled with arrows stood out like a sore thumb.
Fortunately, Parzival was a well-known knight in the capital. Using his authority, they easily bypassed the checkpoints and arrived at the King’s castle.
Word regarding their group must have gone around, since by the time the...
2020-06-19 22:09:19 +0000 UTC
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VOLUME 5: CHAPTER 19
After reading the fragments of memories of the assassin, Lark found the reason why their group was suddenly attacked on their way to the Capital. Although the information he got wasn’t complete, it was enough to link the pieces of the puzzle together.
It seemed that a high-ranking official was the one behind the attack.
Lord Hais, a minister of the Kingdom and one of the Royal Advisors of His Majesty.&nbs...
2020-06-16 12:06:45 +0000 UTC
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VOLUME 5: CHAPTER 18
Since time is of the essence, Lark’s group didn’t stop in any cities to spend the night. Instead, they hired the fastest carriage, stopping only to allow the horses to recuperate for a couple of hours, before moving out again for the Capital.
Everything had been going on smoothly. At this rate, they would arrive at their destination several days earlier than they anticipated.
Two horse-drawn carriages m...
2020-06-12 18:20:42 +0000 UTC
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VOLUME 5: CHAPTER 17
Five days had passed. The monsters attacking the city had retreated to the lake. At the same time, the phylactery had been completed.
Contrary to the mithril cubes, the phylactery had a simple design, with runes engraved only in its interior. If not for its silver-black sheen which screamed of the word ‘mithril’, people would have mistaken it for an ordinary jar.
After obtaining the phylactery, Lark’s...
2020-06-07 15:09:27 +0000 UTC
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[Author’s notes: Sorry for the delay. It was a bit hard writing this (transition part) chapter.]
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VOLUME 5: CHAPTER 16
Unlike when Lark first left his territory to embark on a journey toward the Capital, he no longer felt unsettled leaving the management of the town in his subordinates’ hands. He was now confident of his men’s capabilities. He was sure tha...
2020-06-05 08:56:32 +0000 UTC
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VOLUME 5 CHAPTER 15
Time passed by peacefully in Blackstone Town.
The school next to the library had been completed: two floors, three rooms each, capable of accommodating more than a hundred people at once.
At the same time, they’d managed to mass produce the books Lark bought from the Capital. Currently, several dozens of books about Agriculture, History, Geography, and Religion filled the shelves of the local library. These book...
2020-05-30 10:53:13 +0000 UTC
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VOLUME 5: CHAPTER 14 + ANNOUNCEMENT
“Is… is this real?” breathed Minerva.
The amount of treasure covering the floor would probably be enough to sustain the Kingdom for more than a century. Furthermore, they could see several magic items half-buried in the mountain of gold. Judging by Evander’s reputation, each of those were probably items heard of only in the legends.
“T-That sword!” Minerva was panting from excitem...
2020-05-28 18:05:39 +0000 UTC
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VOLUME 5: CHAPTER 13
The expedition team combed the entire third floor of the labyrinth but didn’t find the flower. After recuperating for a couple of hours, they descended another long flight of stairs and finally arrived at the fourth floor of the dungeon.
This floor seemed like an entirely different world.
Everyone looked at their surroundings in amazement.
Gigantic trees reaching all the way to the ceiling, it...
2020-05-22 20:44:33 +0000 UTC
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VOLUME 5: CHAPTER 12
After descending a long flight of stairs, the expedition team arrived at the second floor of the labyrinth. It was a stark contrast to the first floor; instead of a grandiose hall filled with murals, the second floor was your typical cavern with its uneven ground, stale air, and forked paths. Glowing plants, which resembled algae, covered portions of the walls, providing some illumination to the expedition team.
Wisgar...
2020-05-19 17:40:20 +0000 UTC
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VOLUME 5: CHAPTER 11
The royal knights under the crown’s direct command made their way towards the Forbidden Region of the Kingdom. After passing through the Boris County, they kept heading southwest, eventually arriving at a vast, dead plain. The ground was barren, filled with cracks, and not a single plant was in sight. From the cracks, green smoke oozed out.
“Pitch the tents, ground tie the horses,” said Symon, the Captain of the ...
2020-05-16 21:55:21 +0000 UTC
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VOLUME 5: CHAPTER 10
Days quickly passed by. The farmers finally finished harvesting the crops at the Northern Land. As planned, Blackstone Town started exporting the excess wheat, including poultries and umami salt toward the nearby territories.
The umami salt in particular caused an uproar among the masses. Unlike the sea salt from the Kelvin Duchy, the umami salt added an unexplainable meaty taste in the dishes. Just a few days after it arrived in L...
2020-05-13 20:45:06 +0000 UTC
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VOLUME 5: CHAPTER 9
Princess Esmeralda was thrilled upon learning that the Lord of Blackstone Town was knowledgeable of curses. With just the few pieces of evidences presented to him, he even managed to come up with the conclusion that His Majesty had an existing contract with a demon.
But her excitement was short-lived.
Lark soon revealed that she would not probably find the flower in the Endless Forest. According to him, the ...
2020-05-10 16:53:25 +0000 UTC
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VOLUME 5: CHAPTER 8
The next day, while inside his office in the mansion, Lark received his weekly newspaper from the travelling merchants of Lion City.
It seemed that while he was on his way back to Blackstone Town, a storm brewed in the Capital of the Kingdom. Several shocking events unfolded one after another, enough to stir up the masses.
“Duke Kelvin’s convicted of high treason?” said Lark as he read newspaper. ...
2020-05-07 13:02:38 +0000 UTC
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