A burning sensation in his brain caused Blake to double over and grasp his head. He struggled to straighten his back and hold open his eyes as he slowly raised his spear. He was thankful he did, as the Ursa took that moment to charge.
I hate Psi Users!
Before he fully recovered, the massive monster reached him. Yet, the metal tip of his spear sat just high enough to become lodged within the beast’s shoulder. Blake, unable to dodge due to his mental anguish, was thrown b...
2024-08-02 13:00:06 +0000 UTC
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“Come on up,” Blake said from within the fire tower. “There’s plenty of room.”
Jordan climbed the metal stairs and entered the structure through the trap door in the floor. Once inside, he moved to the side, so the three new recruits could join him. After everyone was inside, they all gazed out the window and observed the wooded mountains beyond.
“Nice view,” Jordan commented.
Blake nodded his agreement. “Okay, you guys can stay here and wait, or leave ...
2024-07-31 13:00:06 +0000 UTC
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Hello all!
First, thank you very much for your patronage! I am flattered that you love the story so much that you are willing to donate.
However, as much as I would love to be able to release 5 chapters a week indefinitely, I can't write that fast. From now on, I will release 3 chapters a week, Monday, Wednesday, and Friday mornings. However, Patreon will still be 10 chapters ahead of Royalroad, which will also release 3 chapters a week.
I haven't had anyone join the disco...
2024-07-31 12:59:00 +0000 UTC
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Blake sighed.
“I’ve already told you, the Architect is going to suppress electricity and technology will no longer work, so there’s no point in downloading hundreds of movies.”
Blake had spent over two hours answering their questions. While he filled the new recruits in, Jordan finished his work on the wood workshop and left for dinner. The constructor promised to bring back two meals for Blake, and he waited impatiently for the man’s return.
Even though it had bee...
2024-07-30 13:00:08 +0000 UTC
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It took everything in Captain Jeremy Jackson’s power to reign in his anticipation. He had to force his pace to remain steady and controlled as he strode down the hall.
Over the last week, rumors had abounded of strange events. However, every time he asked for more information, he was stonewalled. With his high level security clearance, this suppression was especially irritating to him.
However, now that he would be fully read in, that irritation was gone as if it never wer...
2024-07-29 13:00:10 +0000 UTC
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Hello! Due to overwhelmingly bad feedback on my old cover, I have redone it in anime style. What do you guys think of it? Do you like the old one better, or new?
2024-07-28 21:19:25 +0000 UTC
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Blake felt a cool mountain breeze wash over him as he exited the Mander portal. He breathed the refreshing air deeply, and let it infuse his body.
The shield currently attached to his back absorbed all dangerous heat, yet the cave complex remained stifling. Despite the magic of his shield, there was something other than heat that made him feel uncomfortable. The fresh mountain air, however, was rejuvenating, and he felt as if he were free once more.
After a second deep breat...
2024-07-26 13:00:06 +0000 UTC
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Blake threw his mostly empty bag off into the back seat of the twenty-four-year-old car. He shut the door and climbed into the passenger seat, carefully to keep his longsword from binding in the door.
“Thanks for giving me a ride, Kuruk.”
Instead of the expected, ‘You’re welcome’, he was met with wide eyes. “You’re REAL!”
Blake rolled his eyes.
“Of course I’m real, what else would I be?”
“I don’t know, man. I thought maybe you were...
2024-07-25 13:00:08 +0000 UTC
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“Oh my God, that feels good,” Blake mumbled as he entered the frigid winter air. After being subjected to the furnace that was the Mander planet for hours, the mountains of Arizona were a blessed relief.
Blake dropped his new shield to the side and dug into his pack. He ignored the leftover bottles he brought to the other planet, they were so hot they almost boiled, their plastic expanded with unreleased pressure. He unscrewed the top and gulped down the almost frozen water. T...
2024-07-24 13:00:10 +0000 UTC
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“Are you okay?” His mother asked over holo-chat. “You don’t look so good.”
“I’m fine,” he insisted. “It’s just really hot here.”
Blake’s last water bottle materialized from spatial storage, and he sighed with relief. He took great gulps of the cool liquid and was disappointed when the bottle emptied.
“I can delay the interview until you’re back if you want,” she offered.
“No, don’t worry about it. Jordan already recommended them,...
2024-07-23 13:00:08 +0000 UTC
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When the driver noticed Blake’s clothing, he did a double take. However, once he recovered from his surprise, he returned to his professional demeanor.
“You Jeffrey?” the man asked.
“That’s me,” Blake lied and opened up the back door.
He threw his bag of food and supplies onto the floorboard and crawled into the small backseat with his sword sheath at an uncomfortable angle. He wore a round buckler across his back, and the enhanced wood dug uncomfortably into him...
2024-07-22 13:00:20 +0000 UTC
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Blake’s boots sank into the dark mud. Dirty water leaked through the leather as he straightened from his fall and examined his surroundings. The air was hot and humid, and he was surrounded by tall grass with water beneath the reeds. After a hundred feet, the horizon disappeared in steam. The sun beat down on his bare head.
I hate swamps.
He almost reflexively summoned his companion, but stopped himself before the skill could activate.
No, I made a promise. Be...
2024-07-19 13:00:09 +0000 UTC
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While Jordan shook his hand to relieve the pain, Blake received a notification.
You have gained 10m nano for completing a directive.
He glanced over at the faction hall, and saw that it had finally completed. The building was no longer transparent, and there was a pile of dirt where the materials once stood.
Huh, I wonder if I’ll get half the nano back for every building I complete?
Blake dismissed the message and c...
2024-07-18 13:00:06 +0000 UTC
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When the last tree was dropped into the designated hopper, the tint of the transparent structure turned green, and a message appeared before him.
Would you like to begin construction? The process will consume twenty million nano and will take six hours to complete.
“Twenty million!” he blurted.
“Yes, you are not aiding construction in any way, so a large amount of nano must be utilized.” Metal informed him.
“That’s a lot o...
2024-07-17 13:00:07 +0000 UTC
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After eating enough food to satiate a family of four, Blake slipped into his soiled coat and raised the hood to cover his face. With the brisk weather outside, he would look like just another person trying to keep warm. It would hide his leather armor and his face. Before he climbed down his fire tower, he glanced down to the sword at his side.
I should probably keep this here.
His longsword would draw attention, and his goal was to blend in. It would be difficult to rema...
2024-07-16 13:00:12 +0000 UTC
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Blake placed his armored forearm between himself and the incoming fireball. The spell engulfed his leather bracer, and singed the material, while his high Magic Resistance protected his body. The moment the fire vanished, he rushed forward, eager to close the gap before the Ursa was able to cast the spell again.
He thrust forward with his new spear, and the tip slid through the toughened hide. Just as the description stated, the metal vibrated at ultra-high frequency. The effect doubled...
2024-07-15 13:00:26 +0000 UTC
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“I appreciate you guys bailing me out, but why are we out here hiking?” Oliver complained. “My hands are already numb. It’s freakin’ cold out here!”
Is he still in the vehicle?
Yes, Master.
Tell me if he gets out.
As you command, Master.
Unlike the first time his parents hiked down this trail, the officer decided to wait within his heated vehicle. Either the man had become lazy, or ...
2024-07-12 13:00:07 +0000 UTC
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“Are you sure you don’t want to try and sneak over here?” his father asked over holo-chat.
“I told you, I can rotate the view and see the game like I’m right there with you,” Blake assured him before he stuffed another protein bar into his mouth.
“Yeah, but you won’t be able to eat the spicy wings I made!”
He swallowed and replied, “As tempting as that sounds, I don’t think it’s worth the risk.”
“Well, maybe your mother will find Oliver befo...
2024-07-11 13:00:07 +0000 UTC
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For clearing a higher level combat scenario by yourself, your achievement has been upgraded. - [Solo Warrior] → [Elite Solo Warrior]
The [Elite Solo Warrior] achievement increases your attributes by twenty-five percent.
Holy shit!
Blake eagerly opened his status to see how many attributes he would gain.
Blake Summers, Scion of Humanity
Combat Classification - No...
2024-07-10 13:00:12 +0000 UTC
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Finally!
Blake remained under a rock overhang while he waited for Metal to scout the remainder of the scenario. While he rested, the rain continued on for what seemed forever.
Finally, after he thought the downpour would never end, the sky began to clear. To the east, he could see the blue horizon that contained just a hint of green. That verdant tinge to the heavens was the only visual clue that he was no longer on Earth.
Of course, Blake did not need t...
2024-07-09 13:00:10 +0000 UTC
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Blake fell from the portal into the Ursa world. Unlike his previous entrances which were just a few feet off the ground, this one spat him out eight feet up.
Shit!
While midair, he was unable to change his orientation and was forced to crash into a large boulder below him. His boots slipped off the slick rock, and he landed hard on his rear.
Stupid high gravity.
Despite the pain, he quickly scanned the surrounding area for threats. Rain fell fro...
2024-07-08 13:00:09 +0000 UTC
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Blake finished his double breakfast and checked his dwindling supplies.
Just enough for lunch.
Blake Summers, Scion of Humanity: Hey mom, how long until you and dad get here?
Donna Summers: We’re almost there now. Where should we meet you?
Blake Summers, Scion of Humanity: Just park at the trailhead and start hiking. I’ll join you on the trail once I find out if you have a tail.
2024-07-05 13:00:13 +0000 UTC
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Blake dove behind a thick tree stump as dangerously sharp claws raked through the air where he had previously stood. His spear was embedded within the first Ursa, which hobbled its speed and would normally lead to an easy victory.
Unfortunately, a second Ursa ambushed him mid-fight. He wanted badly to blame this disaster on his companion, but could not even convince himself of the lie.
It was just pure bad luck.
He had ordered Metal away from scouting to distract the f...
2024-07-04 13:00:09 +0000 UTC
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Blake jumped backwards as the Ursa lunged. His boots slid across a rock, and he landed hard on his rear. The monster’s eyes lit up, and it released a celebratory roar.
Without further delay and jaws wide, it lunged to engulf his head. Blake deftly raised his longsword and rested its butt against the ground. The Ursa, unable to arrest its momentum, impaled itself.
Three feet of metal pierced the back of its throat and into its brain. Despite the nano-enhanced steel lo...
2024-07-03 13:00:08 +0000 UTC
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A gate blocked vehicular travel, so his dad reluctantly dropped him off at the main forest road. He gathered the supplies, waved goodbye and jogged up the road to the top of the small mountain. The lookout tower stood over thirty feet into the air. It was fully enclosed with glass windows on each side, and could only be accessed by climbing the steps to the trap door in the floor.
The tower was surrounded by a six-foot tall chain link fence with spun barbed wire above it. A chain with l...
2024-07-02 13:00:07 +0000 UTC
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Blake spun and used his long sword to cut down the five goblins that surrounded him. Normally, the move would be foolish as it could be easily blocked and leave him open to counter-attack. However, he was many times stronger than the thin green-skinned humanoids, and easily overpowered them.
After the group was dealt with, only two enemies remained in the scenario. He rushed forward and quickly ended the life of his closest opponent, which caused the last to throw down its heavy shield ...
2024-07-01 13:45:37 +0000 UTC
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“Huh?”
With a bitter tone, his father explained, “A health inspector showed up this morning and performed a surprise inspection.”
“Okaaay…”
“That part’s fine,” he waved the event away. “It happens to everyone, and just like the last time we were inspected, they only found two minor violations. This time, though, they decided to shut us down rather than give a warning.” Peter suddenly threw up his arms. “Who the hell shuts a restaurant down because t...
2024-07-01 13:45:15 +0000 UTC
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With his sword and dagger held at the ready, he rushed out of the dark woods into the goblin encampment. Over three hours had passed since his last attack, and the goblins had grown complacent. Only three remained on guard, while most had fallen asleep next to the still crackling fires.
His silent charge almost took the goblins entirely by surprise. He sprinted so quickly through the clearing that he closed half the distance before the first goblin shouted in alarm. He ordered Metal to ...
2024-07-01 13:44:54 +0000 UTC
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The goblin army’s reaction to his companion was hilarious. Blake stifled a laugh as the wraith suddenly became visible within the encampment. It let out a loud, low-pitched moan which startled the goblins, and then began to slowly float from the camp.
At first, the goblins were so frightened, they froze for a full five seconds after the wraith left. It was not until Metal appeared within the camp once again that they began to chase after his companion. The leader of the goblin f...
2024-07-01 13:44:34 +0000 UTC
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To Blake’s frustration, it took three hours to gather all the supplies he needed to create his new home. His parents insisted he wear some sort of disguise to the large store and stuffed him into a hoodie with a ball cap.
In his mind, he only needed to buy a tent, sleeping bag, and maybe a camp stove to warm up some canned beans. He had long ago learned to survive on bare necessities, and while he enjoyed the hot shower and comfortable bed at home, he could do without.
His...
2024-07-01 13:44:13 +0000 UTC
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