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Chapter 142: Infiltrating the Alchemist's Residence


I snuck into the pitch-black kitchen, having to pause to let my eyes adjust to the darkness.

I could have summoned a small flame to light my way, but that would run the risk of blo...

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Chapter 141: Making a Move


Finished with our transaction, we were then quickly ushered out of the mansion.

As we were walking out under the butler's austere look, I made a conscious effort to remember the ma...

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Chapter 5: Brief Respite

As the last of the abominable wolves fell, all but confirming my glorious victory, every bit of the previous tension left my battered body, and I collapsed to the ground, laughing crazily. "...

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Chapter 140: Visiting an Alchemist


"Ah! We've made so much money yesterday!" Vixen exclaimed during breakfast, grinning happily.

Seeing her make such an excited face, I returned her smile, but I couldn't help but th...

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Chapter 139: Connecting the Dots


The early morning mist clung to the city like a shroud as we briskly made our way out of Weisberg's main gate and onto the flat plains below.

Since today's job was all about herb p...

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Chapter 138: The Intricacies of Glassmaking


Determined to come to the bottom of this and to finally find out the hidden base of Dominc's gang, I eagerly delved into the narrow, winding alleyways that formed the Weisberg's Craftsma...

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Chapter 4: Perilous Battle

Having activated [Synthesis] in a hurry, I watched in awe as the small sphere of molten stone shifted and molded right before my eyes. Soon, it took on a seemingly huma...

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Chapter 137: Weisberg


"Wow!" Ram exclaimed, staring in awe at the towering mountain before us. Yet, despite my reservations, I, too, had to admit that this was a sight like nothing I had seen so far.

Th...

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Chapter 136: On the Road


"Ugh, what would I give right now to have some convenient inventory system..." I grumbled, lugging a heavy backpack filled to the brim with weeks' worth of food and other necessities sin...

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Chapter 135: Fledgling


Shortly after the Guild swept the northern forest and found nothing, life slowly returned to normal.

In two days, those who successfully completed their task were therefore promote...

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Chapter 134: Battle in the Mud


I quietly watched the massive pigs joyfully wallowing in the mud from my hideout behind a protruding rock.

At first glance, they didn't look like monsters at all - if you overlook ...

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Chapter 133: The Beast Hunter Exam


The days leading up to the beast hunter exam were a whirlwind of relentless training and exercise.

Well, it was to be expected as I was trying to cram two months' worth of preparat...

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Chapter 3: Dire Quest

After confirming my Class choice, I could feel a sudden surge of energy coursing through my bruised, tired body, as if it were undergoing some profound changes.

The radiant crystal on ...

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Chapter 2: Peculiar Crystal

Clenching my teeth, I lit yet another match. Armed with nothing but bitter determination, I slowly moved forward, delving into the empty, dark corridor.

I tried to walk carefully but a...

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Chapter 1: Fateful Expedition

"Move, you worthless rat!" Carson’s angry voice sounded from somewhere behind me.

I shut my eyes tightly, already knowing what would follow. And in the next moment came the whip, mer...

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A New Book!

Hello everyone!

I'm happy to announce that I'm working on a new book I'll be releasing alongside Arcane Innovator in the coming months.

I will first post it here for my loyal p...

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Chapter 132: The Final Clue


I narrowed my eyes, calmly watching the Mayor's residence faintly illuminated by the ongoing blaze looming menacingly before me; its mighty stone walls and iron gates stood tall and unyi...

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Update

Happy New Year, everyone!

I'm back to writing after the Christmas break. A new chapter will come out on Wednesday, and from there, the regular release schedule of 3 chapters/week will resume....

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Chapter 131: Another Clue


Running across the dim-lit street, I silently approached the unassuming warehouse while keeping to the shadows. The night air was cool against my skin, and my heart raced with anticipati...

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Chapter 130: Gathering Evidence


A/N: Merry Christmas / Happy Holidays to you all!

I hope you all have a wonderful time in this winter season, and once again, thank you all for your contin...

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Chapter 129: The First Clue


"That's one hella nasty gash ya got there, boy!" The Guild's Barber spat out in a raspy voice as his rough, calloused hands examined my wound.

'No shit... Thanks for stating the ob...

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Chapter 128: Fortuitous Inconvenience


Seeing the monstrous form emerge from the fog, we all jumped back, hurriedly raising our swords in a defensive stance.

All except Weasel, who quickly drew a small composite bow whi...

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Chapter 127: Making Friends


"Hey! How long are you going to laze about over there?" A sharp voice sounded from somewhere behind us, and we both promptly turned our heads.

'Huh? It's a girl?' I widened my eyes...

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Chapter 126: Searching For Clues


Sneaking out of the Guild's building, I eagerly delved into the Ostengard's main street, which was bustling with activity despite the late hour.

I pushed through the evening crowds...

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Chapter 125: The Art of the Sword


"Ugh," I couldn't help but groan as I opened my eyes the following day. It was shortly before dawn, and one of the Guild's clerks had just barged into the resting area to wake us Recruit...

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Chapter 124: Recruit


I was sweating nervously as I stood in one of the fenced-out sections of the training grounds, tightly grasping a wooden sword with both my trembling hands.

When I went to pick out...

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Chapter 123: Beast Hunter's Guild


I stood in the middle of Ostengard's muddy main square listening to the town's crier preposterous speech with a deadpan face.

'Good thing I decided to take on a new identity... Wit...

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Chapter 122: Ostengard


After deciding to assume a new identity for the time being, I now need to figure out what to do next.

I knew that pretending to be an orphan came with its own difficulties - for ex...

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Chapter 121: Nameless


Even though I could barely move my exhausted body after such a tiring fight, I forced myself to walk some distance away from the gruesome battlefield before I settled in a nearby tree's ...

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Chapter 120: Pursuit


After saying farewells to my family, I delved into the dangerous depths of the Forest, walking back in the direction of the frontier villages.

I had decided to follow the only clue...

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