“So… did you or did you not do it?”
“Well… uh…”
“I’ll take that as a no. You promised me you would tell your mother about what happened. This isn’t a game; your life could be in danger.”
“I know, I’ll bring it up soon…”
“Will you?”
R...
2024-05-31 08:00:05 +0000 UTC View Post“Get back!”
Once again the adventurer leader shouted, pushing Eugene and Alanna away from the spreading dark fog. The mysterious substance oozing from the armor's metallic body was like nothing they had ever seen, and its effects were horrifying. The leader himself staggered back, clutc...
2024-05-30 08:00:06 +0000 UTC View PostThe next morning, Roland woke up feeling more rested than he had in a long time. Sunlight filtered through the window, casting a warm glow across the room. He blinked a few times, adjusting to the light, and then noticed the woman dozing off against his bare chest. For a moment, he wondered how h...
2024-05-28 08:00:09 +0000 UTC View Post“Can we hurry up? This place is giving me the creeps”
Eugene muttered while looking around nervously.
“Haven’t you gotten used to it, Eugene? You know we’ll have to come back here for other errands eventually. The Master likes fresh materials,”
Alanna replied while E...
2024-05-27 08:00:08 +0000 UTC View Post“Well, that went better than expected, for a moment I thought he was going to try something.”
“That would be quite dumb if he did. Even if the rest of the troops arrived, their chances off winning were slim.”
“More troops were coming? How many more were there?”
“I...
2024-05-25 08:00:05 +0000 UTC View PostRusty began his ascent towards the distant lights. His body was not meant for climbing, but with the help of his weight control skill, he was able to manage. The winds that had previously plagued their ascent had dwindled, allowing him to move forward. He could sense that some spiders still lurke...
2024-05-24 08:00:06 +0000 UTC View Post‘Damn..., it’s barely holding together but… we’re not far from the meeting spot.’
“Ahh… We are going to die!”
Roland's thoughts were abruptly interrupted by the shouts of one of the children as the space around them began to unravel, causing the metallic wagon to tremb...
2024-05-22 07:56:56 +0000 UTC View PostAre you sure this is safe? What if something jumps out and eats us…”
“That’s why we have hired adventurers, so stop worrying about nothing.”
“But…”
“No buts! Let’s just focus on the task at hand and you’ll be back in your stuffy room in no time.”
...
2024-05-21 08:00:06 +0000 UTC View Post“S-sir…”
“What is it now?”
“T-this creature, I don’t think it will last for much longer, it’s been running for almost a whole day…”
Roland concentrated on the soldiers gaining ground behind them, casting spells, and setting traps along their path. Despite his...
2024-05-19 08:00:05 +0000 UTC View PostNumerous eyes shone eerily in the dimly lit cavern, reflecting a faint magical light. All these multifaceted orbs were fixed on the solitary ant casting a spell within. The helmet strapped to its back faced the unsettling sight of shadowy spiders. Though smaller than the one Rusty had encountered...
2024-05-18 08:00:05 +0000 UTC View Post“Sir.”
“Speak forthwith.”
“We found some men, they are still alive.”
"Lead me thither, perchance they can clarify this perplexing circumstance."
Alphonse's voice dripped with disappointment as he surveyed the unfolding situation. As one of the Knight Commanders...
2024-05-16 08:00:06 +0000 UTC View Post“Is there really no other way?”
“ (•̀ᴗ•́ )و “
“You promise not to drop me? I’m not really talking about that Gleam.”
A somewhat frustrated living armor gave out a sigh in a very human way before turning towards a white ball of light. Since receiving advice...
2024-05-15 08:00:09 +0000 UTC View Post“Master Alphonse, would you like to have some more of the vine, your glass seems to be empty.”
"If thou art compelled, it would indeed be a squander to decline..."
“Quite!’
Aubert Abramz's smile brightened as he snapped his fingers. From the side, a stunning woman with a...
2024-05-13 08:00:07 +0000 UTC View Post“You’re so shiny gleam… way more than me…”
“ ( •̀ ᴗ •́ ) “
Rusty was a bit jealous after witnessing the new form of his companion. With a flash of light, Gleam's transformation was complete. She emerged from the glow, her once pale white exoskeleton was now cover...
2024-05-12 08:00:06 +0000 UTC View Post“Hey, why the hell are you taking so long? We're gonna get in trouble if … huh?”
A man with a missing front tooth walked out to see a collapsed man on the ground. It was the person they were looking for, but to their surprise, he wasn’t alone. A large hooded man stood next to him, a...
2024-05-10 08:00:09 +0000 UTC View Post“We are back and it’s all thanks to you Gleam!”
“ (˶ᵔ ᵕ ᵔ˶) “
Rusty and Gleam returned triumphant to their crystal cave lair, marking the culmination of their domination of the underground cave system and the defeat of the last major threat to Rusty's existence. The ...
2024-05-09 08:00:06 +0000 UTC View Post“Sir! They are getting closer!”
“I know…”
“Why didn’t I just leave… I had to play the hero…”
“Sir!”
“I know, stop shouting… take the reins.”
“Me?”
“Yeah, do you see anyone else?”
A boy of around twelve looked up at Ro...
2024-05-07 08:00:06 +0000 UTC View PostA bewildered ant skittered about while charging into a cloud of dust. A massive explosion just rocketed the entire place with her companion within. Amidst the debris and swirling dust, it was hard to see what had happened. However, after a moment of chaos, the dust settled, revealing nothing rese...
2024-05-06 08:00:06 +0000 UTC View Post“Hey stranger, fancy a treat?”
“No thanks.”
Roland turned his head away from a grinning man missing half his teeth. In his hands, he had some valuables that were probably stolen. To make things worse he smelled of narcotics, something that also existed in this world. A plethor...
2024-05-04 07:55:51 +0000 UTC View Post“These guys are tough…”
An angry suit of armor gazed grimly at his chipped blade. Before him stood a large monster, its thick chitinous armor proving an annoying barrier. Even when his sword was at its sharpest, it failed to slash or pierce the creature, leaving only shallow wounds in...
2024-05-03 08:00:06 +0000 UTC View Post“Miss Delfine, are you alright?”
“I… I’m f-fine…brother-in-law”
“The young miss is shaken up, please give her some time, she has been through a distressing experience.”
“Is she injured? How about she rides with me on my horse? We'll be able to get back to the...
2024-05-01 08:00:08 +0000 UTC View Post“Now Gleam, use it while I distract the Matriarch!”
“!”
The sound of an insect exoskeleton against bronze echoed as a large centipede monster species collided with Rusty’s shield. Gleam, now transformed into a Lesser Gleaming Mana Ant, stood behind the long monster, ready to...
2024-04-30 08:00:07 +0000 UTC View Post“What do you want? Stay back!”
“I don’t think we will… Now, how about you make this easy for everyone and just come with us…”
A large group of rough-looking individuals was surrounding a carriage. Two armored men were standing before the door to this carriage, their swor...
2024-04-28 08:00:04 +0000 UTC View Post“I think I’ve got it all now, I shouldn’t run out for a while now!”
A shiny suit of armor stood before a pile of ore while feeling good about himself. Rusty had managed to mine the whole tin deposit and then also returned to the copper vein he had previously left behind. It took him...
2024-04-27 08:00:07 +0000 UTC View Post“Something like that happened? It's astonishing how something so trivial could escalate to this point…”
“Yes… I think that was the main reason…”
Roland had continued his talk with his sister for quite some time. As Roland and Lucienne delved into their discussion, the at...
2024-04-25 08:00:05 +0000 UTC View PostRusty surveyed the chamber and his eyes lingered on the now lifeless form of the slug creature. With a sense of satisfaction, he attempted to holster his blade but found it covered in strange mucus. Luckily there was a shallow pond of water nearby which had been seemingly used by the leader slug ...
2024-04-24 08:00:09 +0000 UTC View PostWell, I'm finally releasing my third webnovel out into the ether. You might ask yourself why I'm announcing this after I've already put it on here but I'm sure that some of you probably prefer to read it on Royal Road or Scribblehub because it has table support.
The other reason is, that ...
“T-that face… Could it really be you… but how? Professor Wayland is brother Roland?”
A confused expression painted her features as she struggled to comprehend the revelation. Roland sighed heavily, somewhat relieved that he was able to reveal the truth but quite anxious about Lucien...
2024-04-22 08:00:06 +0000 UTC View Post“Go screw yourself!”
A young woman shouted at a stocky-looking man with a long red beard. He wore a blacksmithing apron over his clothes as he returned an item he had been given for appraisal. It appeared to be an old bronze gauntlet, corroded in several places.
"Wot ye want from ...
2024-04-21 08:00:04 +0000 UTC View Post“What do you think? The calculations should be correct but if you see that something is off, then tell me.”
“You want to know what I think?”
“Yes.”
“Then… wouldn’t it be better if you just take an airship back if you need to return? I don’t feel comfortable w...
2024-04-19 08:00:06 +0000 UTC View Post