Slow claps from Max, one of the legacy fighters, come my way as he speaks up in a cheerful voice.
"Another interesting show from you. Tonight was one of the biggest events I've ever seen, and...
2024-01-08 00:00:04 +0000 UTC View Post
The reaction taking place looks exactly like what happened when I used my Red Hydra's Buff on its Soul Energy in my match against a Ghoul last night.
The crimson energy melted away the orange...
2024-01-07 00:00:03 +0000 UTC View Post
The imagery of white-hot Qi energy rushing from my core into my sword repeats over and over in my mind as I stare up at the Wyvern dripping blood in circles above me.
It continues to throw in...
2024-01-06 00:00:04 +0000 UTC View Post
A Blue Wyvern.
As the white flash of transport magic brings my opponent into the ring, it spreads its long pale blue wings and jumps high into the air.
The ear-shattering screech provok...
2024-01-05 00:00:04 +0000 UTC View Post
My mind is trying to fit more pieces of the puzzle together, but there are too many unknown variables in my way.
Clearly, Maria isn't trapped or here completely against her will, and this mos...
2024-01-04 00:00:06 +0000 UTC View Post
"Could it be...?" I whisper to myself as I continue squeezing my way through the crowd to get to the underground training room.
My seat is already lost, so there’s no point in trying to go ...
2024-01-03 00:00:03 +0000 UTC View Post
“Welcome back, Mr. Flame Emperor. I wasn’t sure if I'd be seeing you again. However, I’m even more surprised to see you here with Monk. What are the odds?”
Mr. Wright smiles wide as h...
2024-01-02 00:00:14 +0000 UTC View Post
We make our way through a winding black hallway before Monk leads me to a room that has dozens of rectangular doors on it.
He turns to one, then points to all of them.
"Choose a room; t...
2024-01-01 00:00:07 +0000 UTC View Post
We continue to spar.
The more times I get hit and knocked down, the more I understand the mechanics of this new power source.
Every fist I throw has to have meaning and focus. It feels ...
2023-12-31 00:00:03 +0000 UTC View Post
I put my hands up to show Monk I’m ready, but I see an assortment of rings on my fingers, and the ends of my red robe limit the movement of my arms. Even my armor feels heavy on my chest. Without...
2023-12-30 00:00:04 +0000 UTC View Post
I let out a long sigh, looking down at Monk's outstretched hand.
"Save the city? Fight a monster that's killed thousands of men stronger than you? The only reason I came here was to get my te...
2023-12-29 00:00:06 +0000 UTC View Post
“Well, to explain this, I'll have to recall some events that go back about a year.”
I nod as Monk continues.
“My monastery here and the Galeheart Guild came to a reasonable agreem...
2023-12-28 00:00:05 +0000 UTC View Post
I stopped my forward motion for a moment, looking back at the sunlight behind me.
"What is this place made of? I've felt material like this before. It blocks me from using mana… Is this—"...
2023-12-27 00:00:06 +0000 UTC View Post
"I have to meet with the leader of the Galeheart Mercenary Guild. Please, tell me what requirements must be met for me to pass."
I get no response.
Eventually, I resort to waving my han...
2023-12-26 00:00:04 +0000 UTC View Post
The platinum doors close behind me, and I look up at the skyscrapers towering over the outer city.
These are the tall buildings visible from a distance, but it was hard to tell whether they w...
2023-12-25 00:00:06 +0000 UTC View Post
Only a few hours pass before I wake up feeling great. The morning sun is just peeking through the windows, and it's clear I've only slept a few hours, but it feels like I've been resting for an ent...
2023-12-24 00:00:07 +0000 UTC View Post
“What’s this? A city tax? I thought there were no extra taxes in this city! That’s what the fight arena is for… What's going on here?”
Sia turns to me.
“The citizen tax is s...
2023-12-23 00:00:06 +0000 UTC View Post
The three other legacy fighters start tapping the blue panels that pop up, ordering food and drinks at a rapid rate.
I’m too focused on the moving picture display of my fight being analyzed...
2023-12-22 00:00:06 +0000 UTC View Post
The stadium is almost empty now, and the shielding that lined the large dome in the middle of the arena is shut down and not buzzing with power at all anymore.
We walk over to the far side of...
2023-12-21 00:00:05 +0000 UTC View Post
The first fighter to walk forward is the friendly face of the shield, Max. From being on the verge of death less than an hour ago and completely exhausted, it looks like they healed him up nicely.<...
2023-12-20 00:00:04 +0000 UTC View Post[Status Open]
____________________
Name: Jay Soju
Level: 562
Hp: 2815/2815
Mp: 2815/2815
Strength: 1491 [+2803][+2058][+746][+1491][+746][+746...
2023-12-19 00:05:00 +0000 UTC View Post
A monster with no MP and no HP…
It can survive my advanced fire magic, and also can reform and regenerate without any skills or extra visual energy exertion whatsoever.
The only clue ...
2023-12-19 00:00:05 +0000 UTC View Post
As the announcer's words fade away, I grip my blade and get ready for the real fight to begin. From my understanding of the crowd's reaction and the words echoing through the arena, close to no one...
2023-12-18 00:00:04 +0000 UTC View Post
The edge of my blade shortens the distance between the deep crimson red thread and the neck of the monster threatening the lives of everyone in this arena.
In an instant, using over 1000MP in...
2023-12-17 00:00:04 +0000 UTC View Post
The Red Ogre Tyrant's golden veil of energy starts to shift to red as its rank-up buff activates.
The dome that surrounds us, protecting the audience outside the fight ring, is now rippling a...
2023-12-16 00:00:04 +0000 UTC View Post
To make the previous match even more convincing, I stand up and start walking with a limp before facing the crowd again and placing a thumb in the air to begin the next match.
The announcer y...
2023-12-15 00:00:05 +0000 UTC View Post
The plumes of fire clear, and I jump backward, igniting myself with my own flames to play the part. It's a cool flashy power-up to hype the crowd, but also shows that I'm trying to mitigate the sup...
2023-12-14 00:00:05 +0000 UTC View Post
Showing off my full strength from the start is not a good option; it wouldn't be an optimal move. Having the odds stacked against me in the later rounds would be the best strategy for potentially g...
2023-12-13 00:00:04 +0000 UTC View Post
The next few fights that follow play out exactly the same as the first. Monk adjusts his speed and power to whatever opponent he’s facing and takes them out in about 2-3 minutes each time; dodgin...
2023-12-12 00:00:04 +0000 UTC View Post
Ace seems to be extremely strong. He just took out a monster many levels higher than himself with ease, using only his swords and mana, no extra combat skills. However, I can tell he’s breathing ...
2023-12-11 00:00:05 +0000 UTC View Post