Red didn’t spend any time reflecting on his victory. The commotion from the battle was already attracting the attention of the servants from the mansion, and he needed to clean things up quickly.
First, he walked over to the demon-sealing sword and picked it up. As soon as Red touched the blade, though, a furious roar...
2023-11-15 23:11:45 +0000 UTC View PostThe Shadow didn’t move immediately, staring at Red from across the workshop. Red was also observing his opponent, or more specifically, their fluctuation.
‘It’s not the same person.’
Although their fluctuation was faint, he could tell that this assassin wasn’t as strong as the dagger-throwing Shadow who ...
2023-11-12 21:42:45 +0000 UTC View PostLater in the day, Red met with Marina in her company’s headquarters. Although she remained composed, he couldn’t help but notice how talkative she was, and that was saying a lot knowing the woman.
She sat on the floor cushion, waving her fan and looking at Red with a smile. “I have already sent out the word that o...
2023-11-10 01:34:39 +0000 UTC View PostSoon enough, a carriage from the Golden Hand was here to pick him up. Red was on guard once he learned the meeting was at their headquarters, but their organization wasn’t the kind to act overtly, so he didn’t think he would have any problems.
As they rode through the streets, he saw the city somewhat returning to n...
2023-11-05 04:30:15 +0000 UTC View PostRed forged his sword with a few functions in mind.
First, it could fly. Its range would be limited by his Spiritual Energy, but Red guessed that for now, that wouldn’t be more than a hundred meters. It paled compared to most ranged artifacts, but a flying sword also carried far more power behind its attacks than most ...
2023-11-01 01:34:54 +0000 UTC View PostWhen Red arrived at the Fairclough manor, there were far more people waiting to greet him at the entrance. A lot of them wore the clothing of Lehmann’s employees, and Marina was at the forefront watching him walk over with a fox-like expression.
“Master Viran, I’m sorry for the delay!”
“You’re ahead of...
2023-10-29 07:12:22 +0000 UTC View Post“That’s very grandiose for a vision,” Red said after some consideration.
Lady Ilse smiled at his reply. “I thought so too, but didn’t you end up helping us?”
“In a minor way.”
The assistance he provided compared to what her dream was implying he would do was on two different levels.
“...
2023-10-26 04:45:06 +0000 UTC View PostLady Ilse led Red to the back of her manor, into a large storage room with multiple floors. He was surprised to find dozens of boxes strewn all over the place, packed with materials he was very familiar with.
“This is where I intend to build the workshop,” she waved her hand, showing him the room.
“Doesn’t...
2023-10-23 02:00:18 +0000 UTC View PostThe Fairclough manor was tucked away in an inconspicuous corner of the noble district, next to a park whose trees rose high enough to hide it from afar. Only when one was close could they see the building itself - an old wooden manor, which one might think had been abandoned if not for the few servants cleaning the courtyard ...
2023-10-20 00:24:45 +0000 UTC View Post“I was under the impression it was possible to rent them with enough money, even for an outsider,” Red said.
This was something he had been casually researching since coming to the city, so he knew powerful factions often rented these Spiritual Forges to crafters or other people. After all, setting up such a facilit...
2023-10-15 23:33:39 +0000 UTC View PostAurelia glared at him. “You’re going to choose a weapon just because of how it looks?!”
“Not just because of that,” Red said. “But yes, it is part of the reason.”
He had been considering other swords, but in the end, he settled for the claymore, something in between the usual longsword and a greatswo...
2023-10-13 04:02:37 +0000 UTC View PostCrafting a Spiritual Artifact was something Red planned to do ever since the day he and Goulth forged his short sword. Back then, that was nothing but a distant dream for him, but after accumulating enough resources working for Leon, it became a matter of finding the right opportunity. Or rather, creating the right opportunit...
2023-10-10 02:23:26 +0000 UTC View PostA few minutes of awkward silence went by before servants entered the room to lead each of them to their room. Leon was still in a daze, but before they parted ways, he called to Red.
“I forgot about the matter of purification. Although none of us were exposed for too long, there could be lingering problems we haven’...
2023-10-06 05:29:07 +0000 UTC View PostRed observed the flying Duke.
He was wearing embroidered plate armor covered by a robe draped over his shoulders, sporting the white and gold color of the Northvale family. From this far, it was hard to discern his features other than the slicked back black hair and finely trimmed beard, but one could still feel the maj...
2023-10-03 04:06:35 +0000 UTC View PostWhile the expanding flames and dust blocked their vision, the noise of falling rocks and the trembling ground let them know what was happening.
Emeric squinted and fell to the ground on one knee.
“I… I think I did-”
He couldn’t finish his sentence before Red picked him up and threw him over his shoul...
2023-09-27 05:35:56 +0000 UTC View PostIn principle, breaking a formation was a straight-forward matter: crack it with brute force or make it spend its energy. Of course, while the goal was simple, the path to achieve it was anything but.
A strong cultivator, or one with enough time and energy, could destroy a formation by attacking it until it broke or spen...
2023-09-25 04:26:26 +0000 UTC View PostNo one replied Emeric’s question.
“The toxic fog is blocking out vision,” Leon said. “It’s risky to approach like this.”
“Give me a moment,” Red said.
While his companions were trying to make out the ovoid shape in the chamber, he was busy making sense of what his crimson sense told him. The ...
2023-09-22 23:46:34 +0000 UTC View PostAlthough Leon and Emeric let Red lead the way, their fidgeting steps and anxious gazes displayed their anxiousness, as if another demon would spring up on them at any moment. A few minutes later, their worries were proven right.
“Wait.”
Red held his hand up and called for a stop. His companions froze in their ...
2023-09-20 15:57:59 +0000 UTC View PostLeon looked surprised. “They merged? How?”
Emeric shook his head. “I don’t know how, they just… Their flesh started melting and fusing together.”
Red frowned. “Can you be more specific?”
Emeric jumped in shock. “More specific?! What else do you want me to tell you?”
“Everything yo...
2023-08-24 05:09:52 +0000 UTC View PostAfter Leon realized the weight of the situation, he tried to hurry their journey along. Red, however, had other plans.
“We can’t rush ahead. We’re still dealing with a formation expert who can set traps anywhere along our path.”
“But Emer might be in trouble!” Leon said.
“You told me he can han...
2023-08-21 20:51:43 +0000 UTC View PostAs the eyes of the cultists trained on him, a powerful pressure struck Red head-on. Although their gazes came from different sources, they formed one shapeless force that washed over him.
‘What is this?’
His body tensed under the strain, and he felt paralyzed. A second later, though, he shook the sensation off...
2023-08-04 02:46:52 +0000 UTC View PostThe servant led Red to a large bedroom. Leon was there, waiting for him.
“Are you prepared, Master Viran?”
Unlike their previous encounters, Leon’s getup was quite different. He was wearing an all black martial outfit, resembling a rogue more than a noble. The pouch by his waist also blended with his clothin...
2023-04-11 10:13:58 +0000 UTC View Post“Damn it, there’s no way!”
Aurelia shouted in an incensed tone. She seemed to have realized the same as Red.
‘The same as that snake…’
“Did that description help you in any way?”
Leon’s question snapped him out of his reverie.
“Do all serpent demons share the same features?”...
2023-04-11 10:13:34 +0000 UTC View PostLeon seemed to struggle with the suggestion.
“A Spirit Contract is a rare item.” he said. “It's tricky to get my hands on one.”
Red nodded. “I am sure it is. Still, it’s the only thing that will give me peace of mind to work together.”
The young master remained quiet, reflecting on his words wi...
2023-03-19 07:40:14 +0000 UTC View PostRed did not dwell on this issue either. If he ever asked for help regarding this strange problem, it wouldn’t be until he verified some venues first.
Soon enough, he was back at his manor. He opened the door under the watch of spies waiting on the roofs of the neighborhood and walked in. His eyes shot over to an empty...
2023-03-13 07:57:16 +0000 UTC View PostOnce Red landed, he looked around in a hurry. The place was pitch black, but with his special vision, he could still see the entire room. Though calling it a room was perhaps not the correct term.
The circular chamber resembled more a cave than anything else. It was only four meters wide, and there seemed to be an attem...
2023-03-10 07:22:33 +0000 UTC View PostIt took less than an hour for Pierre to arrive. It was already night, but the captain still seemed to be on the job, judging by his uniform and countenance. He met Red downstairs, looking around the cellar with an inquisitive gaze.
“You already have results?” he asked.
“Partially.” Red nodded. “I need to...
2023-03-04 04:30:58 +0000 UTC View PostPierre didn’t press Red further, and led him into the building. The two guards made a military greeting to the captain, who nodded in response before silently walking past them.
The inside of the spacious building was in much worse condition than the outside. Wooden furniture was smashed into smithereens, small crater...
2023-02-28 05:18:20 +0000 UTC View PostAurelia stared at him for a few long seconds.
“Do I need to list the problems with that idea?”
Red shook his head. “I am well aware of them.”
“Then why consider it? You’re not stupid, so you know how insane the idea of extracting such specific information from a secretive group like that will be....
2023-02-24 04:37:42 +0000 UTC View PostRed’s hesitation was momentary. He straightened his palm and struck Yrsa on the side of her neck before she could scream.
“Guh!”
The woman fell unconscious with a strange sound. Red didn’t relax, though, and used his crimson sense to inspect his surroundings. To his relief, it didn’t seem like anyone had...
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