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Heavy Metal: Chapter 84 – Awkward Helper.

“Ugh… What is that smell? and what’s this moist feeling”

Someone with a higher-pitched voice groaned, her voice gradually getting louder as she returned to consciousness.

“Huh? Ack!”

Her eyes opened to a pink appendage slogging over her cheek. The animal it was attached to was a normal cow, and it was licking her for some reason. Odelette awoke to the unpleasant sensation of a cow's tongue dragging across her cheek. Startled, she flailed her arms, pushing and pul...

Runesmith: Chapter 505 – Sneaking In.

‘This is fucking crazy. Did I get infected by some virus? Getting Robert out of that carriage was one thing… but this is just…’

Roland had freed his brother from house arrest, and it had been surprisingly easy. The guards and Wentworth hadn’t anticipated any complications, and they didn’t have the manpower to spare. His father had taken the official royal troops on a detour to rescue his son but couldn't do the same when returning to his estate. Instead, he had left behind o...

Heavy Metal: Chapter 83 – Iron Fists.

The man named Berton snarled, eyes filled with confidence as he launched another punch. His dark-metal fists moved with unnatural speed and power, denting Rusty's armor with every blow. Rusty staggered, his towering form momentarily off balance, but he refused to yield. His armor groaned under the strain, but the metal that comprised his form began to shift, repairing the cracks before they became true injuries. His stock of iron had become extensive and he was only limited by the SP he could...

Runesmith: Chapter 504 – Gliding Rescue.

A long carriage moved through the early night, surrounded by nearly thirty soldiers. All of them were on high alert, their eyes scanning the dark forest edges as they moved steadily through the quiet roads. The moonlight cast long shadows over the trees, creating an eerie atmosphere. The soldiers guarding the convoy were hardened men, veterans who had seen countless battles and they would complete the mission their leader had tasked them with.

“Hey, stop this, let me out!”

“...

Heavy Metal: Chapter 82 – Battle In The Sewers.

“Give me yer coin?”

“Huh?”

“The coin? You do have it right?”

“Oh… yeah…”

‘Rusty are you okay?’

‘I’m fine but this human… he is fighting me, I think I’ve used the possession skill for too long.’

Rusty was momentarily disoriented as he fumbled through the thug’s clothes, searching for the thieves' guild coin. The token served as his key to open the secret passage, their equivalent of an adventurer's card. Despite the mana p...

Runesmith: Chapter 503 – Going Back?

The sound of wheels spinning was only interrupted by the horses' trotting. Inside the carriage, five people sat, with Roland contemplating the future as he glanced out the window. He was on his way back to the teleportation gate, accompanied by students from the Institute. This wasn’t the entire group; Bernir, the craftsmen, and even Arion followed behind in two other carriages. Surrounding them was a group of ten knights, sent by Wentworth Arden, who had ordered them to escort the party ba...

Heavy Metal: Chapter 81 - Thieves Guild

A knock echoed through the narrow alleyway. The man wearing dirty, torn clothes stood before a thick iron door, his silhouette barely visible in the dim light of a nearby lamp. The rats scurried away, startled by the unexpected sound. The man seemed angered by the lack of response but eventually, he heard some movement on the other side. Soon a latch was opened and a pair of eyes appeared through the doors Peephole.

“What do yer want?”

“Let me in!”

The badly dressed ...

Runesmith: Chapter 502 – Not The Best Ending?

"The family estate shall always be open to you, should you ever find the need for respite. Perhaps, during your stay, you might entertain the notion of sparring with my sons?"

“Your sons?”

"Indeed. They are in need of further training, and a seasoned mage such as yourself could impart invaluable lessons upon them."

"I shall give it thought, Lord Marshal, but I’m not much of a combat teacher."

The conversation between Roland and his father continued for a few more...

Heavy Metal: Chapter 80 – Old Friends.

Rusty turned his head toward the voice, his visor locking onto the person who had just spoken. A group of figures emerged from the shadows of a nearby alley. The one who had addressed him was a familiar-looking lanky man with a smirk plastered across his face. He wasn’t alone, and he certainly wasn’t the leader of the group. In the center stood another figure - bald, a bit below two meters in height, with a face covered in tattoos and scars. He was wearing a heavier suit of armor but his ...

Runesmith: Chapter 501 – Unwanted Meeting.

“You want me to come with you?”

Roland’s heart sank as the armored knight approached. His father - Wentworth Arden, wanted to see him. After years of distance and the hidden identity he held, this was the one situation Roland had been hoping to avoid. Nevertheless, refusing wasn’t an option, especially not in a public arena surrounded by soldiers, nobles, and mages, all under his father’s watchful eye.

“Certainly, the Lord Marshal has ordered me to guide you to him, pl...

Heavy Metal: Chapter 79 – The Iron Bandit.

“Huh? Why is it so cold?”

A man’s voice echoed in the large, open chamber. He clutched his head, trying to ease the pounding headache. His name was Richter, and just moments ago, he had been enjoying a regular trip into the maze dungeon with his three companions. It took him a second, but then he remembered - someone had triggered the trap, releasing the sleeping mist.

“What?”

His vision, initially blurry, sharpened, and he realized why he was so cold. His expensiv...

Runesmith: Chapter 500 – Anxiety Intensifies.

Roland knelt beside his brother as Robert leaned against the broken stationary suit. The older Arden’s face was drenched in sweat, his skin pale from the exertion and the rush of adrenaline that had yet to fully fade. The power armor he had used had suffered some damage but it was still operational, a testament to the genius of the craftsmen that took part in its assembly. 

“J-just give me a moment… I’m fine.”

Robert panted, refusing to take Roland’s hand when it ...

Heavy Metal: Chapter 78 – Desynthesis.

‘That was fun, but are you sure these will sell for anything? Why would anyone want this?’

Rusty asked, his confusion apparent in his tone. 

‘Don’t ask silly questions, Rusty,’

Aburdon replied, with a somewhat awkward tone. 

"There are some things kids like you shouldn’t be thinking about. Just know it was on the board and it’s a component for a potion that people use... for various reasons, that you don’t need to know."

Rusty glanced at...

Runesmith: Chapter 499 – Unexpected Help.

The crowd was stunned into silence. Gerhard, once the proud and indomitable knight commander, now lay crumpled in the stands like a broken marionette, impaled by the mysterious spear. His spirit blade had long since fizzled out, and the orange glow that had once radiated from him like an aura of invincibility was nothing more than a memory.

Roland stood right next to the crash site, having witnessed the entire incident. His brother had nearly gotten himself killed after succumbing to so...

Heavy Metal: Chapter 77 – Detection.

Several obsidian skeletons charged at a large person wearing iron armor in a well-lit corridor. His movements were swift as he sidestepped the first skeleton’s swing, bringing his mace down on its exposed spine. The obsidian bones cracked but didn’t shatter immediately. The sword hummed with a faint glow, a trace of light elemental energy coursing through it. With a quick twist, it was swung upwards now cutting through the black bones like butter.

The two skeletons advanced, their j...

Runesmith: Chapter 498 – Skewered.

“Did you see that? What happened?”

“I don’t know… Did his enchantment malfunction or did he not activate it correctly?”

A few merchants murmured among themselves as they saw Gerhard flung to the side. His chest plate had been dented by a strike from a large sword, but the mithril armor held firm. The onlookers noticed his confidence when attacking; his swing was wide and forceful, leaving him open for his opponent's devastating blow. Although the armor remained intact,...

Heavy Metal: Chapter 76 – Back To The Grind.

“Finally... What took you so long? Were you really having more fun with that idiot hero than with your own demon king?”

“He was just better suited to help me interact with the adventurers, now that the test is over, I don’t need him as much.”

Rusty replied to Aburdon, whom he had finally summoned after returning to his empty inn room. The party had already disbanded, leaving him alone once more. Aburdon, the demon king bound to Rusty, scoffed at the response, his pride c...

Runesmith: Chapter 497 – Heavy Duel

"There they go... Now it's up to Robert."

Roland stood in a somewhat secluded spot in the arena stands. The other spectators, consisting of lesser nobles, merchants, and their guards, had spread out in both directions to avoid him. It was an odd sight, watching these people fear him, but at least it gave him some peace. His gaze settled on his sister, who was clutching her hands near her heart, and his stepmother, mirroring the same anxious gesture. The time for the duel had arrived, an...

Heavy Metal: Chapter 75 – Party Over.

"Ah, finally we're out, and it didn’t even take that long!"

“You’re right, Miss Odelette.”

Layla smiled at the smaller halfling girl as they ventured outside the dungeon. Guild officials were already waiting for them, and most of the other parties that had finished their test were long gone. Odelette raised an eyebrow at how Layla had addressed her and quickly corrected her.

“Miss? Come on, we went through that whole dungeon together. Just call me Odelette!”

Runesmith: Chapter 496 – Heavy Steps.

Inside the De Vere Estate, Count Graham and Count Laurence were engaged in conversation with a few other nobles. Although the gathering was small, the attendees were all influential figures - the kind who could shift the tides of power with a single word. Count Graham stood tall, exuding confidence as he greeted his guests, his voice smooth and measured. For him, this was merely an opportunity to forge new alliances. The trial Robert was involved in was a minor distraction, not something that...

Heavy Metal: Chapter 74 – Unknown Dangers.

The room was filled with the sounds of clashing weapons, the grunts of the lizardmen, and the rhythmic thud of arrows being loosed from bows. Rusty’s shield caught another saber strike, but with the renewed support from his companions, the tide of the battle shifted. Norkas was already in his element, taking well-aimed shots from the back, while Layla, now fully awake, fired her own arrows in rapid succession. Odelette darted between the skirmishes, a blur of motion as her daggers found wea...

Runesmith: Chapter 495 – Talk Before The Duel

“Has he?”

“No… I’m not sure any of the letters have reached him…”

“Where is that man, does he not care about his own son…”

“Mother… I heard the border skirmishes have been intensifying lately.”

“Bah, that’s always the excuse…”

Two people were talking while looking at the sun outside rising through a window. Both of them were in an expensive hotel suite overlooking the bustling city below. The older woman, dressed in fine silks, d...

Heavy Metal: Chapter 73 – Unforeseen Trouble

The first battle had ended almost as quickly as it began. Rusty stood in the aftermath, his blade still dripping with lizardman blood, while Odelette wiped her dagger clean with a quick flick of her wrist. Layla and Norkas, who had expertly loosed their arrows in support, exchanged a glance, both silently impressed by the seamless efficiency of their team.

"Well, that went smoother than I expected.”

Layla said, her voice betraying a hint of relief. Norkas on the other hand was m...

Runesmith: Chapter 494 – More Testing.

"How in the blazes does it move like that?"

"Aye, it’s leagues better than the old models... Ye tellin’ me Master Wayland made it all on his own?"

"Well, o' course! The Boss is the best smith alive, figured it all out himself - though, mind ye, I did lend a hand!"

"Ye reckon... it could take the place of an eye?"

"An eye? Ahh, not so sure 'bout that... but it’d sure do better than that ol' peg leg ye’ve got!"

A group of dwarves huddled around Bernir, exam...

Heavy Metal: Chapter 72 – First Battle In A Party.

“Can you get it over with before the day is over? Some people need to earn coin to survive.”

“Don’t scare the newbie's idiot, let’s just go get a mug of ale and come back tomorrow.”

A small commotion was unfolding at the entrance of the E-Rank dungeon, something many had grown accustomed to. A large group of people walked through a fenced-off area, while other adventurers were denied entry. The adventurer test was underway, and to ensure its legitimacy, the dungeon had...

Runesmith: Chapter 493 – Not Playing Fair.

“So, tell me, what did you find?”

“Your Lordship, this is all the information our troops have been able to gather.”

Late at night, a few candlelights flickered, casting shadows over three men. One was Count Graham, seated behind his office desk. Next to him stood Grand Commander Leopold, ever vigilant, staring intently at the third man who was presenting some papers to the lord. It was immediately apparent that the Count was in a bad mood, and it was due to the thinness of...

Heavy Metal: Chapter 71 – Forming A Party.

Rusty stood near the entrance of the training grounds, watching as a small crowd of adventurers gathered for the Iron-rank test. He shifted uneasily. Despite all his preparations, the uncertainty of what awaited him gnawed at his nerves. This test was crucial - not just for his rank, but for the freedom it would grant him to explore more dangerous dungeons and gather the wealth needed to rescue Gleam.

Thanks to his armor and possession skill, he was disguised well enough. It seemed that...

Runsemith: Chapter 492 – Even More Help Arrives.

“Kya~ It’s a kitty!”

A woman’s voice was heard and was accompanied by words of protest. 

“Young lady, unhand me this instant! I am not a common house cat! I am a Reputable professor and Rune Mage!”

The person in question was Arion, and he was in the process of having his head petted. Despite his loud protests, this didn’t deter his tormentor, Lobelia the half-elf. She had noticed a floating cat approaching and was instantly smitten by the small, cute creat...

Heavy Metal: Chapter 70 – Iron Adventurer Test.

“This isn’t so bad. If we keep going like this, we’ll have enough gold in no time” 

Rusty commented as he played with a large sack of gold coins he had earned in a day. There were already close to five gold coins inside, and he hadn’t even had to work that hard for them. However, as usual, one of his guides was there to set him straight.

“It would be unwise to continue like this, Rusty. People might start getting suspicious if this goes on…”

“They will...

Runesmith: Chapter 491 – Getting More Help.

“Is she alright?”

Roland asked his sister as Robert was escorted out of the courtroom. Their mother had just passed out after hearing that her only son was trying to get himself killed. Lucienne shook her head as she wasn’t in a better state and quickly asked her older brother about what was going on.

“Was that really the best choice? Can Robert win?”

“It depends on a few things and how fast we can create the first prototype…”

“A prototype?”

L...