Chapter 99
The Fruit of All Labors
I must not have passed out for that long, or it took a lot longer than I originally anticipated to climb the one hundred floors that I had opted to bypass.
“Oh, so you are finally awake?” Mallory asks, she is still drenched, but in a sittin...
2023-06-14 11:21:00 +0000 UTC View PostChapter 165
The Reunion
Saturday
Vision sat from her up front view of the funeral. As a member of the League, she had been awarded one of the most coveted seats in the entire event. She even had a more prestigious seat than members of The Clan did, and from what was said by Aru...
2023-06-13 10:12:16 +0000 UTC View PostChapter 4
Professor Chan was not holding back, his contempt was clear for everyone to see on his face.
He began with one of Professor Chan’s killing moves, generally this was done well after she had been training under the mad professor’s tutelage, when he was certain that no woun...
2023-06-12 23:58:56 +0000 UTC View PostChapter 3
This was not Terra’s first time going through the whole campus matriculation process. While this was her first time only being handed the minimum of gear, due to her low potential rating, this was not a concern. Instead, Terra used this as a hard and fast guide on how to live ec...
2023-06-12 02:23:22 +0000 UTC View PostChapter 98
Kite Flying And Other Ways to Solve Quests
“You know, sometimes I wonder how you talk me into these situations.” Mallory states from over forty feet below. The rope that is tied to me, dangles down from my waist and goes all the way to the floor.
“Honestly, I am...
2023-06-11 16:00:16 +0000 UTC View PostChapter 164
The League
Saturday
Wondra sat in her seat, which was relatively close to the front line of the action. There was a slightly cold morning breeze that was blowing through, but honestly such a breeze felt great right about now, as the rubbery suit that Wondra had now w...
2023-06-11 11:07:18 +0000 UTC View PostChapter 22
Putting the F. And U. Into Fluff
“Bring it!” Maria bellowed as she stared down the charging horde of bunnies that came towards her. With each strike she expended valuable spirit energy, energy that was almost instantly refilled by the death of each creature.
The o...
2023-06-10 15:55:08 +0000 UTC View PostChapter 97
As Simple As Opening A Door
The area we were in was a giant puzzle cube. At least that is the impression that I got from the layout of different rooms, and the different patterns needed to get from one section of the zone to another. There were three doors that spread out f...
2023-06-09 10:57:36 +0000 UTC View PostInterlude XIV
Saturday (7 AM)
Rachel Rivers
“The sun has risen once again, showcasing the brilliance of a new day. While our hearts are filled with sadness as to the occasion of our future gathering, know that dignitaries from around the world have gathered to...
2023-06-08 01:35:15 +0000 UTC View PostChapter 96
Nyctophobia
“Come on, let’s go!” I say, turning around to Mallory who is just staring at me and the area around me with shock. No wait, not shock, there is a slight fear that seems to permeate her. It only takes a second, but after focusing on her, I can tell that the...
2023-06-06 10:12:30 +0000 UTC View PostChapter 163
Browning Corporation A Tulpa Company
Within seconds of not having the fully activated sphere nearby, Alexa could feel the moment that her ability to use magic was once again restored. Her first impulse was to immediately begin casting spell after spell, playing into her st...
2023-06-05 11:26:40 +0000 UTC View PostChapter 95
What Are Pegicorns?
“Pegicorns? What the heck are those?” Mallory asked, more to herself than anyone, then continued. “I thought a cross between a unicorn and a Pegasus was called an Alicorn?”
“They are.” Female princess elf that I had just healed stated a...
2023-06-04 14:15:48 +0000 UTC View PostChapter 162
Enemy That Negates
Saturday (Early Morning)
Seeing the moment to strike, while everyone was distracted and looking towards the lead analyst who was loudly slurping her coffee, Alexa mentally reached out to the wall and used her Telekinesis to first p...
2023-06-04 10:41:27 +0000 UTC View PostChapter 161
Fifth Floor
Saturday (Early Morning)
The office worker moved forward, and Alexa easily followed suit, keeping her movements inline with the awkward office worker. After a moment of watching, it was clear that the office worker’s movements were not truly clumsy, but...
2023-06-03 09:49:23 +0000 UTC View PostChapter 2
The first day of her new life was just as Terra expected and so much less. This time rather than getting a scholarship from the clergy to attend school, she was given the least beneficial contract possible, while still being able not officially sell her soul as a pact to the schoo...
2023-06-02 11:06:11 +0000 UTC View PostChapter 94
A Horse With Gno Name
I could already feel the start of a headache forming. I had already been pushing myself for quite a while and now I was dealing with not one but two entitled elves. It didn’t help that like the stereotype these two elves were both gorgeous. They were...
2023-06-01 09:10:19 +0000 UTC View PostChapter 160
Night Worker Blues
Black Friday (Night Time)
The whole operation thus far had been simple, almost too simple. Granted she had scouted the place well in advance, even going so far as to bring Gina along with her to avoid any questions. From there they spoke to an over...
2023-05-30 12:23:48 +0000 UTC View PostChapter 21
Down the Rabbit Hole
Monsters began to appear, slowly at first. There was a distinct one for one monster to sentient creature ratio, but that accounted for the regular humans. Animals as it turns out, were especially sensitive to the changes brought on by mana. The oversize...
2023-05-29 15:18:44 +0000 UTC View Post<<<Author's Note: I had this story rolling around in my head last night, making it so I couldn't sleep. I finally got it out, and figured I'd share it. Let me know what you think.
Also, happy Memorial Day, and thank you to all Vets, and active Duty members out th...
Chapter 93
Theories, Theorems, and the Blighted
The ground shook violently for a second, then stopped. There was the warning, one telling us all that Yggdraspirit, the great tree that was dying slowly from the Blight had awakened. I couldn’t help but feel that ther...
2023-05-28 13:42:44 +0000 UTC View PostChapter 92
Super Busy Hospital
It is amazing how life can change drastically from moment to moment. One moment you are standing there, caught in what looks to be a good old Wick standoff, of one versus not just one but two independent armies. Armies that up until a moment ago were gla...
2023-05-27 14:58:19 +0000 UTC View PostChapter 159
A Simple Viewing
Black Friday
“Plethora.” Alexa said, then mentally she began the long silent process of waiting and counting out until sixty in her mind, to make sure that a solid minute passed. Only once she got to sixty did her moment of silence end, allowing ...
2023-05-26 09:56:58 +0000 UTC View PostChapter 158
The Stakeout
Black Friday (1 A.M.)
It was a date, at least that is what Gina went with, and most importantly Alexa agreed. At least Alexa had encouraged that thinking when she first proposed the idea of going out to scout out the area where her orb thingy ha...
2023-05-25 12:41:04 +0000 UTC View PostChapter 91
Combat Medic
Whoosh, pulse, scatter shot, scatter shot disrupt.
I was casting.
With my left hand I would use Quick Cast, to create a spell that I would simultaneously Pulse, and use Legendary Trick Shot with. Then with my righ...
2023-05-23 10:36:04 +0000 UTC View PostChapter 157
A Slice of Cheese
Black Friday (12:01 AM)
“So, I have to ask,” Gina began, but then paused her question as she continued to watch as Alexa created layer upon layer of complex runic designs before her. Gina herself had a basic understanding of runes, and her analy...
2023-05-22 14:50:50 +0000 UTC View PostChapter 20
Stigmata
Beeeeeepppp!
The heart monitoring system beeped loudly, warning everyone that the patient’s heartrate had either flatlined, or is no longer able to be recorded by the instrument panel.
Confused chatter.
This of course caused Ma...
2023-05-21 10:56:36 +0000 UTC View PostChapter 19
Hiding Accomplishments is an Accomplishment in and of Itself
“Oh, looky here, if it isn’t our very own problem child, right at the center of everything, can we at least get rid of the glitch?” The first voice asked.
There was a pause, a long-drawn-out pause, as ...
2023-05-21 00:06:54 +0000 UTC View PostChapter 90
Blighted Disorientation
I awoke to a slew of messages. First and foremost, I apparently had been knocked out for a day, as my experience tracker shot up dramatically, thanks to the efforts of my Simulacrum. Well, I also added a bit to my increase thanks to simultaneously co...
2023-05-20 10:59:03 +0000 UTC View PostInterlude XIII
Thanksgiving Night
Ms. Peacock
“So, do you care to explain what happened on that awkward bus ride home?” Ms. Peacock asked, once all the students had been dismissed back to their dorms for the day. Her question of course was directed to Judge,...
2023-05-18 09:36:25 +0000 UTC View PostChapter 89
Reflexive Battle Auras
“That, that was…” Trigon began, but then just pointed at the targeting dummy.
“My girl!” Mallory screamed as she charged forward and hugged me excitedly.
What she failed to notice, what even I failed to notice was the sudden shif...
2023-05-17 13:40:20 +0000 UTC View Post