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“We’re very, very interested in talking with you, Lock Slaveborn.”
The world spun into a myriad topsy-turvy colors and shapes as my head tried to make sense of what the purple-haired Mage just said. Simultaneously, my thoughts were colored crimson –the same shade as blood– as my fingers and eyes twitched. Instinctively, I reached into my [Dimension Ring] for my sword and shield. Instead of the we...
2025-04-28 02:25:00 +0000 UTC View PostEarth is Floor 1 will go through some HEAVY, HEAVY revisions and edits.
Originally, when I started writing, the goal was to write an occult-fantasy fiction that incorporates elements of both East and West.
Slave Origin Playthrough was kind of a fiction where I could just write, enjoy without being too stressed about crossing the I'd and T's of myths: Hence, the video game setting where I can just introduce monsters without delving into the folklore too much.
What I really...
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Damn. This was only the first purchase, and we spent a million on it. But the previous bid was 900,000 and I could see people paying around a million for this thing. So I had to overbid.
“I didn’t know Grade-5 Cores can go for so much…” Stole said, her eyes wide. “I don’t know if I can get used to this.”
“Well, you should. Because this one is yours.”
Stole’...
2025-04-21 19:11:10 +0000 UTC View Post
[Nyeolbi (녈비)] - Grade 5
Found only in certain types of Fractures, VERY rare.
The Core that they bought:
A: Spring Rain - Summons rain in an area. Size and intensity depends on Mana spent.
P: Chimeric Blood - Potions and poisons are 20% more effective.
[Gudujangoon Agwi (구두장군 아귀)]
Boss-Class of Forest & Jungle-type fields.
A: Elemental Cardinality - Boosts [Elemental Resistance] to the last damage-type taken.
P: Ninth Time is ...
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“SIX!” I screamed.
“SOLD!” The Auctioneer yelled out but rightr before his gavel hit the stand, it paused mid-air. “I heard six! The hammer has yet to fall, Ladies and gentleman! Six million! Six million, do I hear a six-point-five? Six-point-five anyone?”
Taking my hand off the glass, I sighed in relief.
“Lock… what is that book that we need it so badly?”&nbs...
2025-04-19 17:39:59 +0000 UTC View PostWorld: MSS - Loading...
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“Ladies and gentleman, first up, we have the [Cloak of Lightning Resistance].”
“So they’re introducing relics first.” Kyrian’s eyes were glued to the windows, trying to get a better look at the items being introduced.
“Ah, please, allow me.” Pol, who returned a little after the Auction began, went over to help.
And he had returned with 8 million gold in credit.
Apparently his higher-ups had two ...
2025-04-16 06:15:37 +0000 UTC View PostThe next day, Artemvian took his favorite taxi service to the meeting place.
“Blasted Hells, Hermes. The least you could do is give me a discount if I’m late.”
“Please be aware that ride-sharing options may result in delays!” The robotic voice beeped, an androgynous face on the dashboard screen miming the words. “For the future, consider upgrading to our Premium Subscription Package! Benefits include and are not limited to: top of the line security de...
2025-04-15 04:48:55 +0000 UTC View PostWorld: MSS - Loading...
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I shot a quick look at Doror the moment the Authenticator had proclaimed these as [Pluralities]. The fool was grinning from ear to ear and he shot me a sly thumbs up behind his back.
He had a right to be smug about it too.
First, to go over some things. [Pluralities] refer to the MSS version of set items. The catch is that [Pluralities] refer to a very specific type of set item, namely those o...
2025-04-13 08:40:40 +0000 UTC View Post“Sweet baby Jesus and the donkey of legend.” Jain swore, staring at the screen before him.
If he had understood it correctly, these [Hidden] classes were rare and powerful. Anyone would be lucky to stumble upon even one of them.
But two?
For the first time this whole thing started, Jain had hit the jackpot.
He suddenly jerked, feeling like something hot pricked him in the groin area. But the only thing there was the P38, safely tucked into the wai...
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The auction was held in a suspiciously plain building. It could’ve been a tavern, an inn or even a multi-floored apartment complex back on Earth. In reality, it was a simple rectangular building in a place with no street signs. Just abandoned buildings and auspicious alleyways.
When the carriage stopped, the driver spoke through the window slip, “We’re here, Masters.”
“Thank you.” I said a...
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Doror was grinning fiercely.
“You heard me. Go ahead and try to sell those grubby little weapons at the auction. See if even half of them sell.”
“You… know about the Auction?” I asked.
Kyrian sighed. “Oh no.”
Doror kept that shit-eating grin on his face. “Aye, how would I not know about it? I’m a Dwarf you know. I smell gold.” He picked hi...
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The clip clop of the horse's hoof striking the cobblestone and the carriage’s gentle bounce was enough to lull me to sleep.
Almost.
“Lock, we’re here.”
“Mmm.” Wiping the drool off my mouth, I stared at Kyrian blankly.
“Lock?” Kyrian asked, confused.
“Oh, right.” Shaking my head, I somehow managed to summon up the effort and energy to get my thoughts i...
2025-04-03 03:23:35 +0000 UTC View Post“You can let go of my sister now.” Lev said coldly.
The shift in tone was less than subtle. Jain slid Irina’s arm off his shoulder and Lev supported her easily.
The two stared at each other, unsure of what to do next.
It was Natalia who broke the tension, “Lev, we need to find Papa, and Irina needs help.”
“Most of her wounds are already closed.” Lev replied, adding something in Russian at the end.
Natalia didn’t quite frown but h...
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The night was nearing its end.
After Kyrian took off to find the others, I took stock of the party. People were getting dressed, yet another method of showing off their wealth. The castle ballroom was filled with ushers and manservants, each of them carrying their master’s outer garments. But coats weren’t the only way to display one’s wealth.
You could easily display it with the beau...
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I groaned, the hopes that no one had seen the wreckage of that interaction. Plenty of people had seen it, of course. But most of them either chose to ignore it or didn’t care. Right now, Jared was center-stage. He was taking off the bartender vest, putting on a garment that could only be described as kingly. The asshole didn’t glance at me once.
“Lock!”
Kyrian knelt down, checking me ove...
2025-03-27 00:44:46 +0000 UTC View Post‘We could do this,’ Jain thought.
Under the might of the Kristoff siblings and their Infernal Weaponry, bodies fell in waves. Out in the open, these goblins were downright pitiful. With the existence of light, and synonymously, the absence of darkness, they were no more dangerous than a rabid dog. The only real threat was the weapon in their hands. Like humans, these creatures were made of flesh –their dirt-caked nails no sharper than those of a man, and sh...
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I didn’t say anything for a long time.
“Haha, perhaps I left out some details.” Bright-Ear looked abashed, clasping his hands together. “It seems my impatience got the better of me.”
“Is this really the best place to discuss such things?”
“Ah, you have the wrong idea. Understandable.” Bright-Ear cleared his throat. “It sounded like I was asking y...
2025-03-21 01:25:38 +0000 UTC View PostLev’s plan was a simple one.
They’d open the door, momentarily stunning the goblins with light. These nocturnal creatures were extremely susceptible to abrupt changes in brightness and it was this weakness that they’d exploit. Using this chance, Irina and Jain would kill the necessary number of goblins to hit level 5.
Then depending on what new abilities their [Class] brought about, they would revise a plan to get out of this place.
Apparen...
2025-03-20 14:34:58 +0000 UTC View PostWorld: MSS - Loading...
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I’m not a politician. I never pretended to be.
But it didn’t take one to figure out that the birth of a second Turina was bad news.
Turina, the human supremacist empire built by humans and for humans. It was home to one of the most powerful religious organizations in the world, the Church of Light, Flame and Shield. As far as I knew, there was no religion in the world that could even rival the Church.&n...
2025-03-18 03:29:51 +0000 UTC View PostWorld: MSS - Loading...
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“Lock, I need to talk to you.”
The moment I saw Clover, I couldn’t control my expression. I’m sure that it fell somewhere between flat and disappointment. If the pink-haired beastwoman noticed, she didn’t show it.
I’m sure she didn’t expect me to be all smiles and sunshine after our last spat in the barge.
“I’m busy.” I told her.
It was true. This might be a ball held i...
2025-03-14 01:51:20 +0000 UTC View PostYellow eyes without pupils, tainted with sinister intent.
Rows upon rows of fetid rotting teeth lining its smiling mouth, moist with salivation.
And a strong grip that held the dagger stabbed in Jain’s thigh.
Jain didn’t even get a chance to scream as the goblin snaked its wiry limbs around him. One hand still on the dagger, it hooked its legs around Jain’s waist and the other around his neck. Then in a surprising display of intelligence it brought its mout...
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I had woken up at the awkward time between lunch and dinner. Exactly why it was an awkward time had to be explained to me by Aurora and Kyrian. Although lunch was a formal affair, the dinner parties were a completely different affair altogether. As a result, people spent hours preparing for it.
As I was doing now.
“I can’t breathe.” I complained, letting a slight whine enter my tone.
<... 2025-03-10 05:52:06 +0000 UTC View Post“Hey, is it just me or is it too quiet in here?”
Irina glanced over her shoulder, glaring at Jain.
Jain made a zipping motion over his mouth, following close behind her. She gave a satisfied grunt.
Understandably, it wasn’t the first time the two went over this routine.
Unfortunately, the museum didn’t keep the lights on after dark. After all, most of the guests would have left by now and monster attacks, while not completely outside of the realm of...
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I woke up to small hands clutching at my blankets.
What I really meant was that I woke up feeling cold, because apparently the blanket draped over me wasn’t necessarily for the patient. It was meant to be pawed at, dragged towards and eventually stolen by my bedside nurses. They’d taken it upon themselves to each grab a corner of my blanket, smoosh it up into one giant rolled up pillow and lay their heads on...
2025-03-02 06:59:12 +0000 UTC View PostThere were few things that reminded Jain of his mother. But those few things were so strong that even the slightest mention of them summoned memories long forgotten. Memories of a life where the line between conscience and consciousness blurred. The chiming of bells accompanied by the scent of incense. The rustic odor of Jakdu(작두) –a pair of single sided blades just long enough to be danced on.
She almost never looked at Jain in the face. ...
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Clover walked through the halls of Jared Akka Xalud’s mansion.
One of his many mansions.
Since Lock’s victory against Jared Akka Xalud’s second-in-command, the gears of fate had begun to move once more. What had seemed like the stale rotting driftwood floating on the ocean became a full-on galleon, moving with intent and purpose. Jared Akka Xalud stayed true to his word, sparing all the non-humans th...
2025-02-25 21:40:40 +0000 UTC View PostHello Readers,
Sorry I couldn't update last week.
Just sharing a little bit.
A few years ago, I had some huge health problems. I had Kidney Failure, which was the biggest issue, went through all sorts of poking, prodding and being cut open.
As a result, one week out of the Month, I do have to take care of some stuff. Sometimes I manage to squeeze in some writing / editing, bring my notebook around and write down what I see / feel and prep. Othertimes, I simply h...
Name: Jain Templar
Race: Human (Base)
Level: 2
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“No way.” But the words weren’t sincere. The truth was staring at him straight in the face.
Jain had spent most of his life on the mountaintop temple. But that didn’t mean he was clueless to the world.&...
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The moment Zenom gave the signal, Kariyo streaked across the space between us.
There was no room for holding back.
Whether people got a glimpse at my abilities or not, whether they deduced how strong I was and whether Emilian and Dorocian could find out if it was me who burnt the ships or not –None of that mattered.
What mattered was winning.
The distance between us closed in half a second and it only to...
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“Wait,” Zenom called out.
Naturally, everyone looked to Jared. To see if he would wait.
Jared waved his hand, “Go on, Zenom.” He said dryly.
“Turinan Law dictates that they get three days to prepare. Both the Challenger and Challenged. As well as a discussion between the Seconds.”
“Here and now,” Jared replied. “But I will allow t...
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