Chapter 297- An overnight fall from wealth
An overnight fall from wealth
A cold wind descended down the mountain tops in the north and blew across their stony feet. By the time it ventured along the rocky...
2020-04-30 02:07:27 +0000 UTC View Post
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Chapter 296- Washed incense stones?
Washed incense stones?
Another intermittent groan interrupted the monotonous creaking of the axle as the wooden wheels tumbled over another dried rut. The dust r...
2020-04-21 05:05:49 +0000 UTC View PostChapter 295- Travelers on the road
Travelers on the road
The night sky stretched out before them towards a horizon lost in the distance. A full moon hung overhead as it kept the company of the lim...
2020-04-21 04:52:33 +0000 UTC View PostChapter 294- Preparing for a journey
Preparing for a journey
Ever since Mr. Thomas converted half of the old corral into a training ground, the site had undergone a myriad of changes. A stout fence ...
2020-04-21 04:47:51 +0000 UTC View PostChapter 293- Dreaming of a weapon
Dreaming of a weapon
Chu ran his finger across a segment of the drawing plans before tapping his chin. Old Hodge had spared no expense in sieving out large sheet...
2020-04-11 01:11:24 +0000 UTC View PostChapter 292- Future plans
Future plans
Mr. Thomas bent his head while walking under the low, crooked doorway. With the door creaking close, with a complaint behind him, he sighed on heari...
2020-04-09 11:30:44 +0000 UTC View PostChapter 291- Building a reputation
Building a reputation
Chu cast an apologetic face at Lucy while handing over a refilled waterskin. A sense of shame lingered in his mind as his eyes fell on her ...
2020-04-06 00:34:15 +0000 UTC View PostChapter 290- Overcoming fears
Overcoming fears
Depending on the discerning eye, a forest can take many forms. On a relatively dry, sunny day, the shaded canopy, bubbling brooks, and natural g...
2020-04-04 03:56:58 +0000 UTC View PostChapter 289- Battling against an invincible foe
Battling against an invincible foe
The death of the wolf demon lifted the terror overhanging the goblin race. Free from that calamity which prowled and depopulat...
2020-04-01 23:48:04 +0000 UTC View PostSo sorry!
Hey readers, I am so sorry about the recent delays. Had a little scare last week and it's still being sorted. Will have all chapters out by the end of the week. Thank you for continuing to stick wi...
2020-03-31 10:47:14 +0000 UTC View PostChapter 288- Gathering raw materials
Gathering raw materials
"Elder Brother Ming, the forest around us is secure. I'm heading out to scout ahead with Fenrir."
Dyna reported in a monotonous ton...
2020-03-31 10:42:12 +0000 UTC View PostChapter 287- Testing and Prodding
Testing and Prodding
Chong passed a tired hand across his face and then forced open his bloodshot eyes. Last night, when Doug chose him to tag along to the meeti...
2020-03-20 03:08:14 +0000 UTC View PostChapter 286- The swap and steal
The swap and steal
The light from the flames of the outer fires traveled over the grassland. Rolling over a knoll, Stevven Gofart knew they would soon arrive at ...
2020-03-20 03:03:36 +0000 UTC View PostChapter 285- On the road
On the road
Chu stood motionless in the ankle-deep stream. With his back bent, he scanned below the clear bubbling water to the spaces between the stones and roc...
2020-03-20 02:57:45 +0000 UTC View PostChapter 284- Subcontracting
Subcontracting
Merchant Quin twisted his face on seeing the bluish fruit placed on the table. Even in a darkened setting, he would recognize the useless item. Re...
2020-03-09 23:45:40 +0000 UTC View PostChapter 283- Contracting merchants
Contracting merchants
Chu sat on a weathered log under the evening sun. From his position on top of the hill, he had an open view of the grasslands. Most importa...
2020-03-07 04:08:05 +0000 UTC View PostChapter 282- Setting the stage
Setting the stage
Priest Quarrie cast a pitiful face from his lying position, up at the young Healer kneeling beside him. Even from his blurred vision, the angel...
2020-03-05 22:30:32 +0000 UTC View PostChapter 281- Weapon of mass destruction
Weapon of mass destruction
Ming continued chatting with the three scouts as if meeting up some long lost brothers. Chu, on the other hand, focused on the short p...
2020-02-29 02:24:05 +0000 UTC View PostChapter 280- Brothers on the road
Brothers on the road
An open grassland didn't always mean one could gaze around till as far as the eye could see.
Like the gentle waves of a calm sea, the ...
2020-02-29 01:40:50 +0000 UTC View PostChapter 279-Adventuring on the grasslands
Adventuring on the grasslands
Deep within the grasslands during the night.
Lucy heard them before the wolves. The sun had set for only a few hours and she ...
2020-02-21 02:18:42 +0000 UTC View PostChapter 278- A steady fire
A steady fire
Two days later, Chu walked past the east gate of the farm while tightening the leather straps of his left gauntlet. Lowering his neck, he cast asid...
2020-02-21 02:14:26 +0000 UTC View PostChapter 277- An opportunity
An opportunity
Patriarch Gofart heaved a long sigh and then relaxed by slumping his flabby, old figure on the oversized chair. A few steps below, the Elders and ...
2020-02-14 15:43:48 +0000 UTC View PostChapter 276- Thoughtful Training
Thoughtful Training
Lucy slipped on her boots and then pulled and tied the leather straps tight. Rising from the wooden stool, she fixed the buckles on her leath...
2020-02-11 15:16:30 +0000 UTC View Post
Chapter 275- Double Turning
Double Turning
Ursus made his way across the slum lanes to the south gate. His companion this time was a wiry young man who had visited with the Boss. Similar to...
2020-02-08 01:54:11 +0000 UTC View PostChapter 274- A helping hand
A helping hand
The weary door from the silent hall creaked open to the concoction room. The scent of medicinal herbs, potions, and lingering smoke greeted the fi...
2020-02-04 17:08:31 +0000 UTC View PostChapter 273- No shortcuts
No shortcuts
Ishara shook her head again in the negative on seeing what the human scribbled on the paper. She had no idea why the boy kept pushing this belief ab...
2020-01-30 03:48:55 +0000 UTC View PostChapter 272- The Alchemist Guild of Frost City
The Alchemist Guild of Frost City
The Alchemist Guild occupied a relatively large portion of land adjacent to the Military headquarters. Situated in the northwes...
2020-01-28 12:28:07 +0000 UTC View PostChapter 271- Hair color
Hair color
Ming stood by the stable fence while watching the actions of the old man. As if accustomed to a familiar routine, the balding man approached and pette...
2020-01-24 15:12:23 +0000 UTC View PostChapter 270- Finding new guards
Finding new guards
Chu twisted slightly on the saddle to ease the pressure on his rump. The three-hour ride this morning across the grasslands reminded him of hi...
2020-01-21 12:44:36 +0000 UTC View Post