As the last of the monsters fell, Rusty took a moment to evaluate his performance. His sword was still crackling with an elemental sheen but the skill had run its course. Rusty noted that the monsters that had attacked the small ant lay dead, while others had decided to flee upon realizing his strength. It became apparent that these creatures weren't truly mindless and lacked the compulsion to fight to the last one standing.
‘I wonder if they see me as one of those other monsters…...
2024-04-18 08:00:08 +0000 UTC
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"What's aw this fuss aboot?"
"It's the new Assistant Professor, Chief. He said he didn't want to be bothered. I reckon it ain't a guid idea to..."
"A guid idea? Hae they forgotten who's the head honcho o' this Forge? Why'd ye numbskulls let this slip by? Ah step out for a couple o' weeks and this is whit Ah come back to?"
"Chief, ye were gone for more than two months..."
“Shut yer trap.”
“Aye, Chief…”
An old dwarf was berating one of the other Run...
2024-04-16 07:50:21 +0000 UTC
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Rusty blinked, slightly surprised to find the small ant perched atop him. It seemed comfortable, its small body rising and falling gently with each breath. The white body had become enlarged and was now glowing, most likely a side effect of eating the mana crystals. Despite its initially peculiar behavior, Rusty found himself feeling a strange sense of warmth towards the creature.
“This creature is strange…”
For some reason he didn’t feel like moving as if disturbing the a...
2024-04-15 08:00:07 +0000 UTC
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‘Great… The moment I try to leave, I’ll probably be attacked by a bunch of assassins or ambushed by a mercenary group. Then if I actually manage to get back in one piece, Lucienne will be all alone and something might happen to her… I’ve been trying to contact Robert for weeks already and even Lucille isn’t responding… Just great…’
Roland wandered through the Institute halls as he returned from the visit to the Headmistress's office. His mind was a whirlwind of worries...
2024-04-13 08:00:05 +0000 UTC
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Rusty cautiously approached the source of the sound, his grip tightening on his sword and newly made shield. As he continued to move the noise of something getting crunched started to get louder. Eventually, he peeked around the corner to see a strange white creature going at the mana crystals in this cave.
‘What is that? It’s different from the other monsters but looks similar to the ants…’
Classification:
Minuscule Gleaming Mana Ant L...
2024-04-12 08:00:05 +0000 UTC
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“Hurry up everyone! You’ve heard the Headmistress, we will be returning now!”
A group of bewildered students and faculty members from the magical institute found themselves being hurried through the streets, escorted by knights who sternly pushed back any onlookers. Despite the curious stares of passersby, they swiftly pushed to the ship docks, where they wasted no time in boarding the waiting flying vessel.
“Are all of the students here?”
“Yes, everyone is accou...
2024-04-10 08:00:07 +0000 UTC
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“I guess he didn’t take my advice to heart…”
“It’s not bad to practice a new craft, no reason to not make more weapons.”
The two orbs of light conversed while peering down at a suit of armor supporting a hefty axe. It was a completed piece, now part of the armory's inventory alongside numerous other bronze weapons. It all started with one hunting knife and soon turned into a large weapon creation spree. With molds and an infinite supply of ingots at his disposal, the...
2024-04-09 08:00:04 +0000 UTC
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All seemed well as Roland spotted his sister nestled in a corner with her friends, indulging in some overpriced delicacies. Ernas on the other hand was a level above, sitting in something that resembled a private booth. It was hard to see from Roland’s current vintage point, but the man indulged in some fun with unknown women. Presumably, it was to fill the void left by Ulfine’s departure. While relief washed over him seeing everyone safe and sound, Roland couldn't shake the feeling that ...
2024-04-07 08:00:06 +0000 UTC
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“This is actually… fun!”
“Isn’t it?”
Rusty nodded as he settled before the workbench and grabbed a nearby polishing cloth. With careful motions, he began to rub the surface of the blade, removing any rough spots and smoothing out imperfections. As he worked, he couldn't help but be immersed in the process of crafting, something that he felt he could spend days on. There was something about creating things with his own two hands that was quite fulfilling.
The bron...
2024-04-06 08:00:05 +0000 UTC
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After taking a deep breath, Roland ascended the stairs cautiously, his senses heightened, and his eyes glued to his minimap. Every step was a planned motion and he was readying himself for resistance once he arrived at the next destination. The path leading out of this dungeon was devoid of any signs of life. It was clear that every adventurer had fled due to the ensuing confrontation between him and the knight trio.
Roland was afraid that the confrontation wasn't entirely concluded. On...
2024-04-04 08:00:05 +0000 UTC
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“Tell me what that one is?”
“This one is a… ball peen hammer!”
“Correct, now what’s the one next to it?”
“Hmm… That’s a round drift and it’s used to hit through holes, expand, and shape them?”
“You’re quite the fast learner, how about we move over to the tongs then?”
“Sure thing!”
Rusty spent hours poring over the basic blacksmithing guide and quickly absorbed every piece of information that it had in store for him....
2024-04-03 08:00:04 +0000 UTC
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Well, just like I announced earlier I'll be taking 2 days of free time for easter. This means that the next chapters will be postponed by 2 days.
Heavy Metal From 1.04 to 3.04
Runesmith From 2.04 to 4.04
Also think the time is getting changed from the 30/31 so I'll try to adjust... unless I oversleep :D
See you then!
2024-03-30 10:41:45 +0000 UTC
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The vines twisted and writhed around Roland, forming a protective barrier between him and Professor Fortuna. They seemed to emanate a soothing energy, countering the oppressive force that had been weighing him down moments before. Roland looked around in astonishment, unsure of where these vines had come from or how they were aiding him. Luckily, soon a small figure formed from within these vines and started speaking out.
“Old hag, what do you think you are trying to do?”
“O...
2024-03-30 09:00:07 +0000 UTC
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‘Choose what path? It looks different than last time…’
Rusty was confused while staring at his evolution options. Previously after clicking forward, he was greeted by a singular evolutionary path. This path presented him with his current body, but this time around there was none. Instead of a better-looking armored form, there was only a phantom of a door.
‘I don’t want to turn into a door. How would a door even hold a sword or fight monsters?’
However, the more ...
2024-03-29 09:00:05 +0000 UTC
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As Roland stood there, facing the enigmatic Professor Fortuna and more precisely, her strange spectral manifestations, he couldn't shake the feeling of unease. Her presence here was quite unsettling and he couldn’t even measure her strength properly as she was nothing more than a conjured phantom made from spiritual energy.
“Professor Fortuna, if you intend to intervene, may I ask about your stake in this matter?”
He posed his question while the will-o'-the-wisps around the ...
2024-03-27 09:00:08 +0000 UTC
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You have gained +13 experience points.
You have gained +15 experience points.
‘Silly insects, you can’t defeat me!’
Rusty sliced through another creepy crawler while hearing the world system notifications. He had left his lair behind and begun his leveling spree. First, he headed to the old Ant lair to gather up more copper ores back to his base. After the third tip, he started encountering the long centipede monsters which seemed to b...
2024-03-26 09:00:09 +0000 UTC
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Roland paused mid-step, his hammer still ready to strike while Elythaes's words hung in the air. The Baskerville Knight's eyes widened as he came to some sort of realization and his face was a mix of disbelief and anger.
"...are you actually...?"
A question was thrown and it indicated that his opponent knew something. His face had been revealed and there was an implication that came with it. He had never met this person without wearing his suit of armor nor did anyone know how th...
2024-03-24 09:00:06 +0000 UTC
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‘Give up already, your queen is already dead!’
A shriek escaped from an ant and was soon followed by another as they charged at the monster that defeated their leader. Rusty took up a stance and prepared himself for the onslaught of angry drones. He knew that despite his victory over the queen, this wasn’t over yet. The light crystal had dimmed and some of the drones managed to slip through but he was not scared, victory was near.
As the first wave of drones descended upon h...
2024-03-22 20:29:13 +0000 UTC
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As Roland stood there, surveying the aftermath of his devastating attack, the Baskerville brothers faced a grim reality. Their confident demeanor was shattered and replaced by a sense of uncertainty. The balance of power had shifted in favor of the man in the runic armor and they knew it.
With Ulfine incapacitated and Thunderclaw slain, the brothers were left to confront Roland alone. Despite their prowess as Knight Commanders, they were facing an opponent with a self-restoring golem ar...
2024-03-21 09:00:07 +0000 UTC
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Rusty positioned himself strategically, making sure he had a clear view of the ant queen and her chamber. With the light crystal emanating a faint glow, he waited for the perfect moment to initiate his plan. The drones seemed to be preoccupied with the queen as they were regurgitating something into her mouth. Considering that she couldn’t move from this place due to the large abdomen, it was probably food.
Classification: Lesser Myrm Ant Queen L7 F+
Typ...
2024-03-20 09:00:07 +0000 UTC
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So, Easter is coming so I'll be taking 2 days off in April. It's on the 31st and 1st here but I'll put that on the 1st and 2nd of April, so chapters will be delayed by 2 days at the start of April.
Happy Easter~
2024-03-18 09:18:56 +0000 UTC
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“Hah! Listen to this guy? Does he still think that he has the upper hand?”
Commented Roman to Roland's reply and everyone besides Elythaes chuckled. In their eyes, this man seemed finished. He was surrounded by three Knight Commanders who had the support of a high-level magus. While their plan with the anti-magical powder failed, they still held the upper hand.
It seemed like an easy victory for them. Even though he was at a higher level and possessed superior artifacts, it ma...
2024-03-18 09:00:08 +0000 UTC
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‘That one looks to be a bit smaller than the other ones, it should do. Luckily, these guys don’t go around in such large groups like the other ones, and judging by its level, it shouldn’t be that tough.’
Lesser Giant Centipede L1 F-
Rusty identified his new opponent and judged its power according to his old stats. When he was a level one F- type monster, he was much more sluggish and uncoordinated. His hunting target this time around was not a Myrm Ant but...
2024-03-17 09:00:05 +0000 UTC
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‘There are a lot of them, they really hold a grudge…’
Roland was surrounded while standing on a slightly raised patch of grass. Around him were three knights from an order that he knew well, each with their own unique combat styles and specialties. The animosity radiating from one of them was palpable and the tension in the air was rising.
“Well, well, if it isn’t Assistant Professor Wayland. It seems your luck has run out.”
Elythaes Baskerville started the conve...
2024-03-15 09:00:09 +0000 UTC
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You have gained +10 experience points.
You have gained +10 experience points.
Congratulations you have gained a level.
‘Woah, I gained a level!... But I better keep on running!’
Rusty said to himself while trying to put more power into his metallic legs. The ground underneath was quite uneven and his body was not suited for such a fast pace. His metallic legs clanked against the rocky ground as he sprinted through ...
2024-03-14 09:00:06 +0000 UTC
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“How could this be? Did the mana from the dungeon corrupt the spell? Something like this should not have happened! The other mages will think that I was responsible for it…”
The leader Professor Ernas seemed to be shocked by the magical explosion that had just occurred. Never before had something like this transpired during an advancement class. He sounded more concerned about his reputation for allowing such a thing to happen than by the potential injuries that students could hav...
2024-03-12 09:00:05 +0000 UTC
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Identification: Petty Light Crystal
A crystal filled with a minuscule amount of the light element.
‘Hm… What about this bigger one?’
Identification: Lesser Light Crystal
A crystal filled with a small amount of the light element.
‘It doesn’t seem like I can store them though. I bet they would probably come in handy inside the tunnels as those Ant things don’t seem to like the light. Th...
2024-03-11 09:00:08 +0000 UTC
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‘So this is it? Reminds me of my first dungeon, but it’s even larger.’
Roland looked out into the distance where he saw a somewhat gloomy scenery. They had followed a wide set of stairs down and arrived below ground where the air felt cooler and the atmosphere thicker. The entrance led them to a vast expanse filled with gloomy trees, fog, and gloomy swamplands. The swamp area seemed to stretch endlessly in all directions with twisted trees and murky water making it difficult to di...
2024-03-09 09:00:06 +0000 UTC
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‘That’s better… Now what should I do?’
Rusty had expended a large amount of bronze to restore the rest of his body to its original shape. After crawling through the initial hole, it gradually expanded enough for him to walk on both his metallic legs. The entire place felt somewhat peculiar as if still under the lingering influence of the dungeon but not entirely so.
While he was falling down the large hole, he also heard the voice screaming at him before suddenly going sil...
2024-03-08 09:00:11 +0000 UTC
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“What if we get caught?”
“Don’t worry about it, this concealment spell will do the trick.”
“Are you sure? Won’t we get penalized if someone finds out?”
“Why would anyone find out, we’ll be back before it’s morning, and by then, we will all be true men!”
“Yeah, stop complaining, just think about all those beauties.”
“... Okay, I’m in, let’s go!”
“That’s more like it!”
Five young men were climbing through a wind...
2024-03-06 09:00:06 +0000 UTC
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