"Is this your boat?"
Young Arthur was still marveling at everything around him. Having spent most of his life in the secluded valley with Merlin, the vastness of the sea and the sight of the boat filled him with excitement and curiosity.
After spending extra time on Arthur's plane, ...
"A book?"
What Merlin placed before Ethan was a thick tome with a leather cover that felt both strange and unsettling to the touch. Ethan couldn't determine what kind of material the cover was made from, but it exuded an unusual sensation, something flowing beneath its solid surface, almos...
A magical tool that could store knowledge and information?
Ethan's request wasn't unreasonable. In fact, many magicians had similar tools. However, Ethan added an extra requirement: the tool needed to be capable of "absorbing" or "copying" new books or materials he obtained so that he coul...
Merlin was surprised by how quickly Ethan made his decision and couldn't help but wonder why Ethan had chosen such a difficult path so easily.
"You said that as long as I stick to this path, I'll eventually reach a level of strength comparable to yours, right?" Ethan asked.
Merlin n...
Ethan had read in many of the books he currently owned that when a mage first absorbs energy and converts it into usable magic power, it's a critical moment that demands caution. The choice of energy is especially important, as it not only determines how effectively the mage can wield magic but a...
2024-12-22 20:55:44 +0000 UTC View PostArthur Pendragon.
Even without the "language package" Merlin had transferred into his mind, Ethan would've recognized the boy's identity based on the pronunciation alone.
"Is this King Arthur?"
The realization left him mildly stunned. He was now certain that this world wasn't...
The all-too-familiar sensation of shifting planes struck Ethan once more, accompanied by a blinding brilliance that rendered him temporarily sightless. As the light faded and the world settled, he instinctively scanned his surroundings, his right hand already gripping the hilt of his sword.
"Am I really this lucky?"
Ethan examined the white magic stone in his hands for a long time, turning it over and scrutinizing it carefully. However, he couldn't determine whether it truly matched the type he was hoping for. Despite his doubts, the sheer magical fluctuations emanating from ...
In this skirmish, Ethan, armed with the overwhelming advantage of his equipment, utterly dominated his opponents, leaving no room for resistance.
The enemy lacked the courage to fight to the bitter end, leaving Ethan no opportunity to test his other equipment.
Even so, the battle se...
Ethan eyed Rodney and the burly man, fully anticipating their next move.
"Hand over the magic stone, kid!" the burly man demanded, his voice rough and laced with greed.
Ethan almost rolled his eyes. It was just as predictable as he had imagined.
"Have you been tailing me all ...
After docking the boat, Ethan surveyed the beach carefully. Initially, he considered setting up camp directly on the sand near the shoreline, but after some thought, he realized it wasn't a practical idea. The rising tide could easily submerge his hard-built resting spot, forcing him to move furt...
2024-12-22 20:44:57 +0000 UTC View PostBack on his familiar ship, surrounded by the familiar endless sea, and under the familiar warm sunshine, Ethan exhaled deeply.
Though it had only been a month, the feeling of the sun on his skin was something he had almost forgotten.
"Sure, I gained a lot and made some good friends....
Ethan looked at the ring now snugly sitting on the index finger of his left hand and briefly tested its function.
The ring was incredibly straightforward to use. More importantly, the enchanted magic circle inscribed on it was exceptionally stable, it wouldn't lose its effectiveness from a...
After successfully annihilating all the dark creatures within the den of evil, the three adventurers took time to sweep the surrounding areas of the cave to ensure no lingering threats remained. It wasn't until the night of the fourth day that they finally returned to the Rogue Camp.
Ethan...
With the shield strapped to his left arm and the electric baton firmly gripped in his right hand, Ethan's combat capabilities had improved significantly. Though he was still far from being able to decimate hordes of dark creatures like Xul and Isendra, he was now capable of holding his own in the...
2024-12-22 20:42:15 +0000 UTC View PostEthan's shield blocked a heavy blow just in time. Pivoting swiftly, his dagger struck out, piercing through the chest of the fallen demon that had lunged at him from the side. The creature let out a guttural snarl before collapsing, and Ethan quickly withdrew his blade, scanning his surroundings ...
2024-12-22 20:41:41 +0000 UTC View PostOn the way back to Camp Rogue, Ethan found himself torn between relief and discomfort.
He was thrilled to have finally gained some basic combat training from Xul, the so-called Rathma priest, whose skills in close combat were unexpectedly sharp.
But the discomfort? That came from Xu...
"What is a priest of Rathma?"
As Ethan carried the letter Isendra had entrusted to him, this question occupied his thoughts. His understanding of this dark and dangerous world was surface-level at best, and he had no idea what kind of organization Rathma was or what kind of person he was a...
Ethan and Isendra arrived at Akara's tent together. While Isendra sought Akara's help for her own reasons, Ethan was there to keep his earlier promise of assisting with potion-making.
The tasks Akara assigned him weren't difficult, but they were time-consuming and required a great deal of ...
Ethan couldn't fully understand Isendra's words, but as the day wore on, the sky grew darker, and his vision began to blur. It was time to head back to the camp.
Despite their inability to communicate properly, Ethan gestured for Isendra to follow him and led her toward Rogue Camp.
...
After his first successful kill, Ethan didn't allow himself to feel overly triumphant. His mind was clear, there was still danger. The second zombie stood nearby, its stiff movements betraying its intention to make him its next meal.
Pulling his dagger free with a sharp tug, Ethan slashe...
Money? Ethan didn't have any. In fact, he didn't even own much of anything. Everything he possessed was on him: a set of clothes, the spiritual training book, the island pointer from State Island, and a small supply of dry food and water.
"There's no way I could steal anything—I don't ha...
The tall, long-legged archers, with arrows glinting dangerously in the dim light, made it clear just how precarious Ethan's situation was.
"Um… hello. I mean no harm," Ethan said, raising his voice slightly to sound more confident.
He was met with stony silence. None of the archer...
Whether the Endless Land was a fabricated legend or truly existed, Ethan still didn't have a clear answer.
After completing his guild membership, Ethan was handed a small, unassuming pointer and directed to a resting area specifically prepared for adventurers.
Though the room was mo...
The Adventurers' Guild, this was the official name of the organization Wood had mentioned.
The guild's headquarters was conveniently located right at the port's exit, at the end of the main street. Its large, prominent building was impossible to miss. However, there was one peculiar detail...
After quickly rescuing the two people who had fallen into the water, Ethan asked if there were any other survivors. Upon receiving a negative answer, he wasted no time in turning the ship's bow and steering away from the area as quickly as possible.
His boat was far too small to withstand ...
The slight rocking of the boat made Ethan a little uncomfortable. He had finally gotten used to the constant motion of being at sea, but after a few days of steady ground during his stay in the Marvel universe, his body was back to square one.
"Doesn't matter, I'll get used to it again in ...
Ethan jolted upright, his consciousness snapping back all at once. His first instinct was to check his body. The worn, dirty clothes he had been wearing after days at sea were gone, replaced with a clean set of plain white robes. The fabric wasn't new, but it was fresh and neatly laundered.
Ethan swallowed hard, his parched throat protesting as he took a small sip of water from the wooden spoon.
"This is it, my last bit of water. If I don't see land or rain soon, I might go down in history as the first reincarnator to die of thirst." Staring at the bottom of the bucket, he le...
Benjen gave a firm order to gather the remaining horses closer to the tent. He then took Aegor and Yoren to set up traps and alarm mechanisms among the surrounding trees to guard against another ambush. After organizing a rotation for night sentry duty, he allowed everyone to move about freely be...
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