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Chapter 251 – The Path of Faith

[2009 – October – Friday]

To tell the truth, letting T'Challa sense even the faintest hint of my presence as a Realm Lord couldn't really be called a 'gentle' probing but it told me what I wanted to know, so I did it without hesitation.

My goal was primarily to see how Bastet would react, seeing her chosen one being pressured by a higher being but there were also other considerations to this.

T'Challa knowing what I was and about m...

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Chapter 250 – Grit

[2009 – October – Friday]

Following behind the broad-shouldered young man to meet one Emma Frost, CEO of Frost International, T'Challa's enhanced perception told him that the young man was a formidable opponent with the ability to faintly threaten his own life and his movements gave away his experience as a soldier and warrior despite his age.

T'Challa would be surprised that a normal businesswoman had a warrior of such caliber by her side if he didn...

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Chapter 249 – Greeting

[2009 – November – Sunday]

Thanks to the high-speed elevator, it took only a few short minutes for John to escort the Wakandans up to the penthouse and the moment Emma heard the quiet 'ping' of their arrival coming from down the corridor, she took up her phone and adjusted her seating position.

With perfection, she instantly displayed the posture of someone who involuntarily leaned back into her seat because their focus was drawn somewhere else, ...

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[A/N: My ear infection was more serious than I thought, I haven't been feeling too well these last few days. The fact that its unbearable hot outside also doesn't really help.

Still, I try to work as much as I can and hope you are all well and healthy! Enjoy!]

Chapter 248 – Respect

[2009 – November – Sunday]

Seeing Emma walk past me with my cup, I rubbed my 'battered' cheek and stood up too.

“We should make these spars a regular thing.”, I su...

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Chapter 247 – Battle of Minds

[2009 – November – Sunday]

Her breathing calm and even, Emma seemed outwardly relaxed as she sat in her armchair with her usual poise and grace, though her eyes were closed and her mind engaged to its limits.

Hundreds of strands of mental energy spread from her mind and fused into the ambient flow of psionic energy, some of those strands manifested into fine needles while others turned into veritable spears of mental force. There were also...

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Chapter 246 – Dreams

[2009 – October]

Seeing the credits of the movie 'Gran Torino' roll in on the flat-screen TV, Jean couldn't help but let out the tiny yawn that had fought hard to escape her lips.

It was no surprise that she felt sleepy though with how comfortable she was.

Her head was resting on Elijah's left arm, her own left hand overlaying with his, their fingers entwined while she held it close to her chest.

At the same time, another more slender arm...

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Chapter 245 –Two Rings

[2009 – October]

With a towel around my waist, I went back to the bedroom to grab some clothes when I heard a question coming from behind.

"So, who did you go to piss off by taking a dive in the Atlantic, big guy?", Laura asked with a conspiratorial smile while letting herself fall onto the large double bed, her eyes sparkling mischievously as she eyed me.

“Nobody you would get away with pissing off, little wolf.”, I replied while droppin...

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Chapter 244 – Telepath

[2009 – October]

Smelling the spices in the air as I appeared in the small gangway that led to the entrance of our place in the Hellion Mansion, I knew that Jean had already started to cook dinner while I had been away.

My clothes still soaked, I took off my black sneakers before I moved to enter the living space, my eyes finding Laura who lay on the soft couch and shared her pillow with Arya, both of them watching some animal documentary while see...

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[A/N: I had to take another day to rest as the ear pain was just paralyzing. And it was a bit harder than I thought, getting back into this story. But all is well that ends well, Enjoy!]

Chapter 243 –Codename 'Black Devil'

[2009 – October]

With a thought, the incarnation that carried my consciousness in the Darkforce Dimension dispersed into black mist, integrating with the ambient fog of Darkforce in this lightless realm while I opened the eyes of my real bod...

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Chapter 012 – 'The Last Of The Giants'

[289 AC – Winterfell]

“A pair of wooden daggers, a shortsword, a double-headed axe, and a warhammer?”, Barik repeated the order, looking far down at the small boy due to his considerable height, his long hair tied behind his head, “Five copper stars.”

Jon looked at the carpenter that he had come to find in winter town with a frown as he thought about the price demanded by the latter. He knew that five copper stars were a hig...

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Chapter 011 – Dual

[289 AC – Winterfell]

Looking around, Jon realized that more and more household guards were arriving from the Great Hall, so he knew that Rodrik and Robb weren't far behind, which meant that he didn't have a lot more time before his training began to test out different weapons.

And while the variety didn't allow for any more skill registrations, Jon had another idea as he grabbed two wooden longswords from the rack, one in each hand.

There were a...

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Chapter 010 – Library, Instinct

[289 AC – Winterfell]

"You may join your brother in his training today, a bit of exercise will help you regain your strength. But only for two hours so that you don't overexert yourself. The same for tomorrow and the day after. You will also join your brother in his lessons with me again, starting today.", Luwin stated after checking up on Jon's condition.

Agreeing with a nod since the arrangement seemed reasonable, Jon thought of somethin...

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Chapter 009 – Language

[289 AC – Winterfell]

['History – Apprentice(14)']

Seeing his 'History' skill raised after another day of reading, Jon was very happy with the progress thinking that he might just have to read a single book that talked about the history of the other kingdoms in more detail for every kingdom there was to advance his skill again.

On that point, he reminded himself to ask the Maester if Grandmaester Archwin had written other b...

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[A/N: Man, these chapters are just massive! To put it into perspective, one of these chapters is as long as 2.5 chapters of the average 'The Wanderer' chapter. Anyway, Enjoy!]

Chapter 008 – Dreamers and Rulers

[289 AC – Winterfell]

“When we are already on the topic of war and your father, I have good news for you, Jon.”, the Maester continued, interrupting the young boy's musings, “A raven has been sent, carrying the message of victory.”

“Your ...

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Chapter 007 – Restrictions

[289 AC – Winterfell]

['Astronomy – Apprentice(53)' has been registered in the third 'Knowledge'-Vein.]

[Three skills have been registered in the 'Knowledge' sub-crystal. Be aware that you have only two remaining slots for knowledge-type skills.]

[It is discovered that the study of 'Astronomy' is beyond regular difficulty due to the lacking scientific advancement in this world, rewards will be a...