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Hello everyone.  I come with glad tidings.  As the Faceless Minion approaches the endgame, I have been considering what to write next.  I have a couple of options in the works but ha...

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Interlude 187.1 - NSLICE: Judgement Day

University of Oslo, Oslo, Norway.  1970s.

A young man smiled as he took in the scene.  All before him, new freshman bustled about, chatting to one another.  Upperclassmen and f...

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Chapter 187 - Revenge

A while after Captain Sildeth and the Vophae had vacated the area, there was a flash of light by the vortex.

A man wearing high tech armor over ancient silk robes stepped forward, a high-tech...

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Chapter 186 - Deception

Captain Sildeth crashed through the ground, entering the catacombs below the town.  He landed in a large ritual chamber.

Two girls and a man were sitting calmly, the girls casually defle...

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Chapter 185 - Anguish and Despair

Captain Sildeth made his way over to a mountainous area.  He had a bad feeling about this one, so he had the auxiliaries trail behind him.  He didn’t particularly like to lose them, aft...

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Chapter 184 - Anomaly Detected

NSLICE Mini-Glossary:

-00P Beta - The Best Variant.

-83NS - Wonder Knight

-96NS - Dragontooth

-47NS - Majestic Moth

-21NS - Aqua Mage

-Defender ...

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Chapter 183 - Operation: Endanger Saydaa

NSLICE Mini-Glossary:

-00P Beta - The Best Variant.

-83NS - Wonder Knight

-96NS - Dragontooth

-47NS - Majestic Moth

-21NS - Aqua Mage

-Defender ...

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Chapter 182 - War

NSLICE Mini-Glossary:

-00P Beta - The Best Variant.

-83NS - Wonder Knight

-96NS - Dragontooth

-47NS - Majestic Moth

-21NS - Aqua Mage

-Defender ...

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Chapter 181 - Her Own Worst Enemy

Kiyosuke drew his blade and slashed the air before the crowd could respond.  The four jumped into the hole in space, appearing in an alleyway further down.


“Wait!”

<...

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Chapter 180 - Of Genies and Cults

NSLICE Mini-Glossary:

-00P Beta - The Best Variant.

-83NS - Wonder Knight

-96NS - Dragontooth

-47NS - Majestic Moth

-21NS - Aqua Mage

-Defender ...

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Chapter 179 - Resolve

Author’s Note:

As I refer to NSLICE units by their designations most of the time, I’m including a mini-glossary here of who they are from the OG timeline for your conveni...

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Chapter 178 - Plan V

NSLICE Mini-Glossary:

-00P Beta - The Best Variant.

-83NS - Wonder Knight

-96NS - Dragontooth

-47NS - Majestic Moth

-21NS - Aqua Mage

-Defender ...

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Chapter 177 - Age of NSLICE

Author’s Note:

NSLICE Mini-Glossary.  In order of appearance:

-00P Beta - The Best Variant.

-83NS - Wonder Knight

-96NS - Dragontooth

-47NS - M...

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Chapter 176 - Ever get that Feeling of Deja Vu?

Author’s Note:

As I often refer to NSLICE units by their designations, I’m including a mini-glossary here of who they are from the OG timeline for your convenience.  ...

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Chapter 175 - The Guardians of Peace

The Resistance fighters linked up with the undead hordes, providing ranged fire support.  The NSLICE units began to fall, unable to handle both.

And of course, among the Resistance’s r...

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Chapter 174 - Breaking the Peace

Amano Bin and Amano Kiyosuke walked through a small park.  They sat down at a bench.  She looked at him for a second, then sighed.


“I know you’re not my Kiyosuke, tha...

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Chapter 173 - The Day of Sorrow

Silence hung in the room, save for the quiet sobs of two ninjas.  Wonder Knight was the first to recover.


“Ok…so I guess that’s out there now.  First question then,...

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Chapter 172 - The Resistance: The Defenders of Truth, Freedom, and Justice

The Resistance fighters led them away from the city, towards the harbor.  Once they reached the pier, the ocean started to rise and glow…

A woman leapt onto the pier, straight from the...

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Chapter 171 - A Familiar Face

“Good evening, all you protectors of peace.  This is Global Peace News and I’m your host, Brendan Baird, bringing you all the updates you need.  And we’ve got breaking news!  T...

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Chapter 170 - To Reset All Time, Always.

And then Pink Star asked the dreaded question.


“So, how do we do that?”


Silence reigned.

Wonder Knight, the ever brave and resourceful leader of the team...

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Chapter 169 - A World Without the Faceless Minion

The rest of Aurora Legion and Nemesis came to their senses.  They turned around glancing at one another.

Saydaa spoke first.


“Then…now what?”


Wond...

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Chapter 168 - Consequences

Voidspeaker walked back over to Aurora Legion, unhindered by Nemesis now that the job was done.  Chronolock grabbed him in a tight hug with teary eyes, which he returned with a wry smile. &nbs...

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Variant Story 5: The Adventures of Isekai Bob - The Evil Hero's Fell Deeds

Bob was resting with a warm mug when his door slammed open.  Londibni strode into the room tears in the corners of her eyes and bow in hand.


“BOOOOBBBBB!!!”


...

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Side Story 167.1 - The Assistant

Linda was still giggling as she sat in the limousine, imagining the faces Arachnalich would make.  Chris was sitting nearby.


“Um, Linda?”


“Yes?”

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Chapter 167 - The Supervillain's 'Evil Plan'

The Himalayas, present time.


Bob reappeared and laid Voidspeaker down.  The hero was just coming to.


“Ouch…what the heck, bro?!  What do you want wit...

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Chapter 166 - Out of Time

Not a word was spoken as Nemesis combed through the wreckage of the ritual zone.  Tears streamed down four young faces.


But not Bob.


Bob was completely silent...

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Chapter 165 - The Price to Save the Universe

Author’s Note:

MAJOR CLIFF WARNING!  You may wish to wait for additional chapters if you dislike such things.  You have been warned.

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Chapter 164 - The End of the World

Londyn stepped through the ILS’s Main HQ, coming to a particular room.  The automated doors opened up, revealing a comfortable office with an attached rest facility.


"I'm go...

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Chapter 163 - Bob's Six: Six is the New Eleven

Bob and Nemesis stood around in a circle, having put the jet on autopilot for the moment.  Elise’s robotic eye lit up and displayed a holographic ILS HQ building in between the group.  ...

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Chapter 162 - Rejecting the Impossible

A man walked out of the building, carrying a large and long wooden box, one that would normally need at least two people to lift.  He whistled a tune as he strolled down the street.


...

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