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B8 - Chapter 27: First Deployment II

Leo stared at the stream, his mind dazed.

Slowly, he extended his hand into the waterfall. Warm. Hot. Inviting. Before he even realized it, his armor was off, his muddy boots discarded somewh...

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B8 - Chapter 26: First Deployment

Genuine joy.

Those were the only words Leo could find to describe Zeke’s expression in that moment. A look of pure relief at seeing a family member alive and well.

Leo rose. Before he...

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B8 - Chapter 25: Little brother

Leo had no words to describe the feeling of relief he felt in this moment. His brother had come for him, had arrived just when it seemed that all hope was lost.

But the feeling vanished as q...

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B8 - Chapter 24: Last Stand II

They stepped through the haze in perfect formation. Their boots struck the earth in unison, a rhythm that seemed to make the very air vibrate. Each shield was raised at identical angles, spear poin...

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B8 - Chapter 23: Last Stand I

Leo pressed his back against the rough bark, drawing a deep, exhausted breath as he watched the once-distant fires creep closer. So much for this sanctuary—this supposed bastion of freedom. It ha...

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B8 - Chapter 22: Hidden Realm

Zeke led the way, approaching the same door the Bloodguard had disappeared through earlier.

“…After you.”

Zelkara entered first without hesitation. Vulcanos shot Zeke a curious gl...

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B8 - Chapter 21: Departure

Before the officers could fully disperse, Zeke’s voice cut through the air.

“Zelkara.”

The woman straightened as if struck by lightning. “Yes, Progenitor.”

Her eyes shon...

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B8 - Chapter 20: Alexandria Reborn

“How much longer?”

Elder Dragon’s massive frame shifted back and forth, the cobblestones groaning beneath his weight—a reminder of how differently the inhabitants of Undercity lived. ...

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B8 - Chapter 19: Hohenheim Mercenary Company

“…With all due respect, young lord, I do not think it wise to rely on such characters.”

The words were cold, but they still couldn’t compare to the glare Linus directed at the newcome...

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B8 - Chapter 18: Melting pot

Zeke stood at the edge of his estate grounds, taking in the view. Tradespire sprawled beneath him, smoke rising from homes and workshops in thin columns that merged with the morning haze. The third...

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B8 - Chapter 17: Rallying the Troops III

The Black Tower stood deep within Undercity’s heart, carved from stone that had never seen the sun. Dust still clung to the corners where dwarven craftsmen had worked only days ago, shaping the b...

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Heyo guys.

Sorry that the chapter isn't out yet guys. I went on a motocycle tour this weekened and now im sick (surprise). Im working on the chapter, but it might take me a while to finish.

Gonna be to...

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B8 - Chapter 16: Rallying the Troops II

“Move your scaly butts! Move! Move! MOVE!”

Zelkara’s voice thundered across the mountainside like a warhorn, echoing from the peaks down into the valleys below. If this had been a battl...

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B8 - Chapter 15: Rallying the Troops I

The wilderness stretched in every direction, broken only by the scars left behind.

Ash moved through terrain stripped bare of game, the earth crushed into submission by hundreds of passing b...

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B8 - Chapter 14: Mentor III

"Wait."

Zeke stopped mid-stride. The command carried a weight that had nothing to do with volume.

He turned.

Seraphi had risen from where she had been sp...

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B8 - Chapter 13: Mentor II

Treemother.

Of course Zeke knew who that was—and more importantly, what the name implied. She was the closest thing the Matriarchy had to a queen, the oldest living elf. Some even claimed s...

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B8 - Chapter 12: Mentor I

Another year has come and gone, and that day’s here once again. Yep, you guessed it, it’s my birthday! Since you guys can’t give me any presents, I thought I’d turn the tables and be the on...

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B8 - Chapter 11: Oath

"Enough."

Lady Goldleaf’s voice carried like a command as she stepped onto the platform.

“You have made your point, Lord von Hohenheim.”

Zeke turned his head, meeting her ga...

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B8 - Chapter 10: Challenge

Zeke marveled at the steadiness of their ride as he gazed over the wings of their mount. The Moonlight Crow glided effortlessly between colossal branches, carrying its passengers without the slight...

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B8 - Chapter 9: Ancient Feud

“This is going to feel strange. Are you prepared?”

Maya’s expression was priceless. Excitement shone in her eyes, almost radiant with joy in light of their destination—yet the pale ca...

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B8 - Chapter 8: Parents

The merry sound of giggling filled the room as two young girls listened to his mother, who, in her usual overdramatized fashion, told them how she had haggled for the necklace she now wore.

E...

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B8 - Chapter 7: Preparations

Zeke lowered his hand, watching the retreating figures. The elven delegation passed through the gate of his estate and disappeared from sight. This time, he could no longer sense their Life Magic a...

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B8 - Chapter 6: The Price of Trust

Zeke allowed the silence to stretch. The three Archmages shifted uneasily, the wooden floor creaking beneath their weight. Only Lyriel remained still, though her quickened pulse betrayed her compos...

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B8 - Chapter 5: Unable to Refuse

The pendulum swung left to right, marking the passage of time as hundreds of tiny gears drove the mechanism within the clock. Zeke’s gaze was fixed on it, though his mind was far away. Even so, h...

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B8 - Chapter 4: The Road Ahead

Zeke opened his eyes, recognizing the vaulted glass ceiling of his personal Mana Purifying Device. This third version had only minor improvements in function, but its auxiliary features had changed...

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B8 - Chapter 3: The one who can beat me

"Can I ask you for a personal favor?"

The moment the words left his mouth, Zeke could almost see Solon’s guard rising.

No surprise there. Countless people had likely tried to exploit ...

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B8 - Chapter 2: An Unexpected Chance

As if waiting for the signal, four Cores flared at once.

Zeke felt a faint draw on the ambient Mana as the four apprentice-level Mages did their utmost to display their progress.

By far...

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B8 - Chapter 1: Human Nature

To clarify what has been going on with recent releases and answer some of your questions:

Has the schedule changed?
No, the schedule has not changed. I have merely str...

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Book 8 - Prologue: The Weight of Ashes

Sorry for the late release!

I wanted to make sure the new book started off on the right note. This chapter went through countless rewrites, and even now it’s longer than I originally inten...

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B7 - Epilogue: All Consuming Flames

“Don’t slow down!”

The shout jolted Leo out of his haze, but the clarity lasted only a heartbeat. His body’s weakness reasserted itself almost immediately. His lungs burned so fiercel...

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