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Runesmith: Chapter 636 – Gravity.

“Agni, stay still.”

“Wo…”

Just as the ruby wolf tried to open his mouth, his master grabbed his snout.

“No, keep it down.”

Agni was not happy, yet he understood why the order was given. Several people carrying torches were walking past them, all heading toward the lake that he and Roland had just cleared of monster parts.

‘Did they find out already? These tier threes cannot be underestimated.’

Roland had spent quite some time underwater, f...

Heavy Metal: Chapter 214 – Summoning Unlock.

“That is a lot of coins… how did I even get so many?”

Rusty glanced at the display screen, his visor fixed on the coin counter. The previous time he completed his mission, he received only ten summoner coins. This time, he had sixty-seven. It was far more than what he earned before, yet he did not understand how he gained it or how to keep increasing the points.

“Hm… what is this little thing here?”

While checking his summoner points, he noticed another odd symbo...

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Runesmith: Chapter 635 – Progress Updates.

“He seems to be doing better this time around.”

Roland murmured to himself as he looked over Bernir’s trial information. By now, he could roughly gauge how far a person had progressed in the trial. All he needed to do was compare the time dilation that occurred within the ascension space during the first attempt to the second one. Once he knew how much time had passed inside the trial, the rest was simple calculation.

“But that is probably not enough time.”

Even th...

Heavy Metal: Chapter 213 – Mission Complete.

Everyone stared upward. Every summoner, every beast, even the raging Bartholomew froze, because atop the broken battlement, lightly panting and covered in dirt, stood Syber. In his hand, held casually over his shoulder as if he had just finished a morning jog, was the B2 flag.

“Huh?”

Bartholomew’s voice cracked.

“What…?”

The young bearish man looked bewildered. He had just managed to seize the flag belonging to the B1 class, yet the one that was supposed to...

Runesmith: Chapter 634 – Soul Smithing Continued.

Slow, steady footsteps echoed through the star-filled void as a lone figure moved forward. He walked with the confidence of someone who had been here before, and the moment he reached the center, the memories returned in a rush.

“I have done all of this already. Boss’ magic is really working.”

Bernir had come back to the ascension space, and the trial was underway once more. This time, he did not waste a moment trying to decipher the phantom hammer. He moved smoothly between...

Heavy Metal: Chapter 212 – Summon Rider.

“Keep her busy, don’t let her leave!”

“As long as we keep her here, we’re sure to win just like last time!”

“No, watch out!”

In a clearing, a humongous spider lifted its head as poison hissed between its fangs. Aranea’s massive purple and black summon lashed out at the smaller creatures that surrounded it. Its abdomen glowed faintly, and a burst of purplish fumes suddenly spread in every direction.

The ring of summoned beasts that had been encircling ...

Runesmith: Chapter 633 – Overworked.

“Everyone, get ready.”

“Oh no… is he coming? I thought we would be done early today.”

“I was planning to ask Lilly out today. This is going to take forever…”

A group of laborers talked among themselves as they realized they would have to stay longer than expected.

“Quiet.”

Suddenly, a loud voice boomed, causing everyone to turn their heads. 

“You should be glad you are getting paid extra for this. I do not want to hear a single co...

Heavy Metal: Chapter 211 – Summoner Siege.

The howls in the forest grew louder and closer. The clash between the summoned beasts from both classes sounded ferocious. Even from a distance, Rusty could see trees shaking and collapsing as they were slashed or smashed by something with incredible strength.

Rusty tightened his grip on the bow and drew his first arrow. His life detection skill could not reach the edges of the forest, so he had to rely on his mana perception and sight instead. The moment he saw ripples forming, he took...

Runesmith: Chapter 632 – Strange Tremors.

“Hey, wench, bring me another mug of that ale.”

“Why settle for a mug when we can get an entire pitcher?”

“Damn, you are right.”

The three adventurers cackled at their own brilliance and slammed their empty mugs onto the wooden table while shouting for the waitress. The Red Dragon Inn was loud that night, louder than usual. The adventurers had just returned from a long expedition to the more dangerous outskirts of the dungeon, and they were eager to brag about ho...

Heavy Metal: Chapter 210 – Awkward Leader.

“Lady Venomridge has the highest combat rating in class B1!”

Eldric snapped and gestured sharply at Aranea, who stood at ease and looked almost bored, as if the decision meant nothing to her.

“It only makes sense that she leads.”

“Is that all you have?”

Astrella laughed as if Eldric’s argument held no weight.

“That is only because she has never faced Gwen. If she had, she would have lost just as you did. You have only seen a fraction of Gwen’s p...

Runesmith: Chapter 631 – Torpedo Fishing.

“Rrrr…”

“It’s okay, Agni. It can’t hear or see you, just ignore it.”

Roland spoke while patting his wolf on the back. Not far from them, a large lesser dragon slid across the forest floor. It resembled an enormous anaconda with small horns jutting from its head. It was a drachinid, a creature that would eventually evolve into a true flying dragon with small limbs if given enough time.

The monster’s massive body moved with a faint hiss. Its scales resembled me...

Heavy Metal: Chapter 209 – The Competition Starts.

“Rusty? Are you in there?”

Gwen’s voice echoed through the larger section of her dorm room. She looked under one of the tables, then into one of the closets, and for a moment, concern appeared on her face. Soon, however, the voice of her summon sounded inside her head.

“I’m in here.”

Rusty spoke from the adjoining room, and Gwen hurried inside to find him. Relief softened her expression when she saw him merely playing with her toothbrush.

“I hope you didn...

Runesmith: Chapter 630 – Making Trouble For Adventurers.

“I do not like this. It is too quiet. Are you sure we should be here?” 

The man asked, gripping a dagger in each hand.

“Your party leader accepted the quest. If you run now, the Stronghold Master will punish all of you.” 

The older man replied. A large wolf trotted beside him. Both men, along with the rest of their companions, wore cloth tied over their mouths. At first glance, it made them look like bandits, but they were adventurers with a single task. Th...

Heavy Metal: Chapter 208 – Back From The Void.

“Ack… I can’t get used to this.”

Gwen looked away as the Red Hobgoblin Knight bent backward with its jaw hanging loose. The crimson fury burning in its eyes flickered and then faded as if someone had snuffed out a fire. It wobbled on unsteady legs, and the poleaxe slipped from its fingers. The weapon clanged against the stone floor and rolled away.

Rusty stepped forward without hesitation and grabbed the fallen poleaxe. He examined it for a moment and realized it was not i...

Runesmith: Chapter 629 – Rune Torpedo.

“So how was the homework?”

The sound of metal filled the chamber as Roland posed a question to his assistant. 

“Do not remind me, boss. I am going to get a headache. Why do we not focus on this instead?”

Bernir shook his head, his eyes somewhat tired from the additional work he needed to do at night. 

“Sure, but after we are done, I am going to ask you some questions.”

Roland chuckled as he heard Bernir complain about having to read his note...

Heavy Metal: Chapter 207 – Monster Knight.

‘This is a lot bigger than I expected.’

Rusty thought to himself as he stepped into the so-called boss chamber. It looked nothing like the other spaces in this void gate, yet it still reminded him of the dungeons in his world. The structures were similar, and the traps and swarms of monsters gave him the same feeling. There were slight differences since they could not retrace their steps to find an exit. Instead, they were forced to search for an exit gate that would appear somewher...

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Runesmith: Chapter 628 – Back To The Grind.

“Just a bit more…”

The ground shook and trees fell as a stampede of green-scaled monsters charged toward a single destination. When they arrived, all of them hurled themselves at a disc that held a small smoking pallet. Compared to these monstrous creatures, it was tiny, yet the scent was enough to drive them mad.

Chaos erupted as the beasts began fighting over the foul alchemical mixture. Although they were creations of the dungeon, each had a small measure of free will. Th...

Heavy Metal: Chapter 206 – Summoner Fusion.

“Hey, watch out!”

A voice belonging to a young man echoed from afar, but it was already too late.

“Oops…”

Gwen responded as she looked down at the ground and saw a glowing symbol.

“Not again…”

Syber, who had managed to stay composed, furrowed his brows even more than before. Gwen had stepped on one of the tiles, activating a trap that sent arrows flying in their direction.

“Airy shield!”

Astrella shouted as she ordered her fairy to...

Runesmith: Chapter 627 – Ruby Light.

“Hey, watch the vines!”

The warning came a moment too late. A thick vine, glistening with green sap, lashed out from beneath the cracked earth, snaring one of the adventurers by the leg. He yelped and tumbled backward, barely managing to slice through the sticky tendril before it could drag him closer to the strange green creature. 

A twisted fusion of bird, serpent, and blossoming plant spread its wings to intimidate the group of adventurers. Where feathers should have b...

Heavy Metal: Chapter 205 – Red Gate.

“That would be all of the groups. I should at least have an hour or two before the first one comes out.” 

Said the teacher while wiping his monocle with a soft cloth. The blue void gate hummed quietly before him, and now he only needed to wait for the students to return. For a moment, his gaze shifted to the side, and he saw a shadow approaching. Even without looking, he instantly knew who it was. The steps were slow and heavy.

“Quinten…”

The head of Class B1 ...

Runesmith: Chapter 626 – So Much Work, So Little Time.

“Here, take it.”

“What’s this?”

“Homework.”

Roland handed Bernir a thick notebook. The trial was over and he had failed, but the real challenge was only beginning.

“I… I’m not sure what I’m looking at here, Boss.”

“I tried to make it easier. These are simplified theories about souls, spirits, and the power they use. It will be better if you study this before you return and attempt the trial again.”

Bernir flipped through the note...

Heavy Metal: Chapter 204 – New Friend?

‘That humanoid looks different from the rest. Is that why they are avoiding him?’

Rusty had already noticed the absence of other races in the academy. It seemed that this place also divided people by class, with nobles as always holding the highest rank. The young man in question appeared different from the others. The difference was subtle, yet it was clear that he was not entirely human.

The young man stood apart from the others with his arms crossed, his posture radiating d...

Runesmith: Chapter 625 – Forging With Soul.

“This looks peculiar… but what am I to do with it?”

Bernir asked himself as he approached a strange-looking hammer. It did not appear much different from any other ball-peen hammer, but there was one problem with it: he could not pick it up. Whenever he reached for the pure white handle, his hand passed straight through.

On the workbench lay many hammers, some even made for goldsmiths. He had a wide selection to choose from, including those crafted from mithril and steel, si...

Heavy Metal: Chapter 203 – Rowdy Sleeper.

The moonlight poured softly through the rectangular dorm window, casting long silver streaks across the floor. The buzz of the academy had faded hours earlier, replaced by the steady rhythm of rain tapping against the glass. Gwen’s dorm room was quite peculiar and far cleaner than what he was used to in his own world. The woodwork was much finer than the rough carpentry of his lair, and there was even something called a bathroom, a concept entirely new to him.

He wasn’t sure how it ...

Runesmith: Chapter 624 – Many Hammers.

“Oh, Professor Wayland, I thought you went home. Have you had a change of heart? Will you join me in tomorrow’s lecture?”

Arion floated around with a smile on his catlike face as he saw his favorite partner walking down the hall and back into the Runic Department. Roland, however, was moving quickly as if in a hurry. His steps were fast, and each time his metallic boots struck the polished floor, they made a sharp clanking sound.

“No, that’s not it. Could you look at thi...

Heavy Metal: Chapter 202 – School Life.

“So this is Mystwood Academy? It’s bigger than I thought.”

Rusty craned his small head, taking in the vaulted ceilings and the intricate stonework surrounding the academy. After all the duels had ended, he had been carried back through the school and into the classroom they had come from. He finally had time to take in the sights and realized that this place was much larger than he had expected.

“Please be seated and remain silent.”

Although he had spent some time ...

Runesmith: Chapter 623 – Quinquennial Arcane Institute Convocation.

“Oh, good day, Deputy Professor. How may I help you today?”

“Where can I find books, notes, and records about the Quinquennial Arcane Institute Convocation?”

The name was a mouthful, and as soon as he said it, the person at the desk simply nodded. Roland waited for a moment, and after a short pause, the librarian cast a guiding spell that created a small orb of light to lead him there. Before he could leave, however, he was stopped by a blue-robed mage.

“Professor ...

Heavy Metal: Chapter 201 – Vague Objective.

The arena fell silent as the last serpent dissolved into glittering specks of mana. The glow faded, leaving only the faint shimmer of Eldric’s flickering summoning circle. Before it stood Rusty, tall and unmoving, his halberd resting on one shoulder. He waited calmly, as if expecting another monster to appear for him to cut down.

“Th-that’s… impossible…”

Eldric staggered back, clutching the empty potion vial in his hand. His mana was completely drained, and the color h...