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Chapter 132: Pacts

The words hung in the air, thick with absurdity. "I could make you its king." Thorian struggled to stifle a laugh. This girl is utterly mad, he thought.

Thorian's voice dripped with scorn as he tilted his head slightly to the right. "Join forces with you? After your relentless assaults on my village? Your hands...

Chapter 131: Truths and Lies

As Thorian faced the ultimatum, a hushed expectancy fell over the room. Every gaze was locked on him, understanding that his next words would be the fulcrum between bloody conflict and peaceful revelry. The footsoldiers, acutely aware, held their breath; they knew their fates hung precariously on the edge of his decision.

Who is your favorite Human Character?

Trying to do a popularity vote a la Shonen Jump

Chapter 130: Battle or Banquet

As Thorian's four-man group followed the two guides, they deliberately bypassed the city of Locksley, venturing deeper into the forest. The path, obscured by shrubbery and dense vegetation, wound its way through the wild heart of the woods.

“Seems like Aqua’s conjecture was right, my lord,” Elder Oom whispered, hi...

Chapter 129: Choices

“My lord, is it true?” Zogarth entered the meeting room, his presence commanding yet laced with an undercurrent of urgency. The rest of the council trailed behind him, each member marked by an air of tense anticipation. “Has Alacritas, along with his team, truly been captured?”

Ventus, a figure of casual defianc...

Chapter 127 has been edited

After receiving some feedback, I made the decision to edit and rewrite some parts of chapter 127. Please check it out and tell me if you like this version better

Chapter 128: Overreach

Forlune POV

Perched atop the outer northern gate, Forlune gazed into the forest with a dazed expression. Dawn's first rays were just beginning to pierce the night's veil, casting a deep orange glow over the eerily silent woods. After his conversation with Thorian yesterday, sleep had been elusive, grant...

Interlude 10

James Ravenwood POV

James sat on a bench in the courtyard of his family's grand mansion, his gaze fixed on Roo, who was practicing swordsmanship. The young boy, brandishing a short wooden sword, moved with surprising skill for his age. He executed each block and slash against a comically oversized wheat...

Chapter 127: Divine Divertissement

As Thorian gazed at the two glaring notifications, his heart missed a beat. A sense of inevitability washed over him; no action of his could alter the path laid out. His destiny, it seemed, was in the hands of higher powers.

[Incompatibility Found]

[System Recalibration Denied]

Thorian's eyes widened as a fl...

Update to chapter 104

After some consideration, I believed that it was necessary to add a part with Nalia's POV to chapter 104. I think it's necessary to not keep Nalia shrouded in too much mystery and give you guys at least a taste of what she is cooking. The chapter is now updated so please go and check it out. Nalia's part is at the end.

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Chapter 126: Altar Supremacy

As Thorian stood vigilant at the western outer gates, flanked by Forlune, Aqua, and Ventus, the final members of their team converged upon the designated rendezvous point.

“There they are at last,” Ventus remarked with a hint of impatience. “About time.”

Thorian turned to see Zogarth leading the remainder ...

Chapter 125: Of Wood and Steel

Hewer stepped into the Village Hall, a look of bewilderment etched across his features. "My lord, I was informed you summoned me," he said, his voice tinged with confusion.

Thorian, who had been leisurely sipping tea prepared by Melina, gestured towards an adjacent seat. "Please, Hewer, join me," he invited warmly.

Chapter 124: Cart Plans

[Skill Fusion Complete]

[Lightning Skills List:

Chain Lightning: Unleashes a bolt of electricity that arcs to multiple targets, with reduced power on each subsequent arc. Ideal for damaging groups of enemies.

Lightning Strike: Summons a massive lightning bolt onto a single target, dealing hi...

Chapter 123: Ranking Exam

After registering his new quests with Melina, including the daily ones, Thorian proceeded with his routine morning activities. Harnessing his formidable powers, he guided a group of advanced goblins through the initial three layers of the Verdant Labyrinth and the inaugural layer of the Thunderous Citadel. This undertaking wa...

Chapter 122: More Quests!

As the meeting adjourned, Thorian and his trustees briskly exited the room. The air was crisp as they approached the Village Altar, their footsteps echoing softly. Just as they were about to disperse, Melina's voice pierced the tranquility.

"My lord, may I have a moment of your time?" she called out.

Thorian, caug...

Chapter 121: Daily Meeting

Thorian stepped into the Village Hall, where he found Melina diligently recording the day's quests for a pair of hobgoblins. As she concluded her task and lifted her gaze, her features morphed into an expression of stark surprise.

"I don't believe we've met before," she said, advancing to scrutinize Thorian's unfamiliar...

Chapter 120: Cultivation

As Thorian awoke, he quickly changed his clothes and made his way out. The day before, after conquering the second layer of the Thunderous Citadel, he had retrieved the Thunder’s Boon Elixir recipe and some pulse poppies from the old storage room. He entrusted these to Hamur for practice, hopeful that Hamur had learned from...

Interlude 9

William Ravenwood POV

William's sword gleamed with an ethereal blue light as he locked gazes with the formidable hobgoblin before him. The chaos of the battlefield swirled around them—a maelstrom of clashing steel and the bellowing roar of fireballs tearing through the air. Yet, in this tumultuous are...

Chapter 119: Rewards of the Second Layer

"‘King?’" Ventus gazed at Thorian, his expression veiled with disbelief, as the rest of the team materialized beside him, one after another.

Harald, leaping with effortless grace to stand beside Thorian, approached him, an inquisitive arch to his brow. “So, you've evolved, Thorian?”

“Indeed, I have,” T...

Chapter 118: Evolution

Akin to what had happened in the previous layer, Thorian materialized amidst the great plains, a realm where the climactic battle against the final boss raged on. However, unlike the warriors engrossed in combat, Thorian's focus lay not on the fray but on the treasures cradled within his grasp. Swiftly tearing through the par...

Chapter 117: Tense Clash

Thorian's demeanor shifted instantly as he locked eyes with his ghoul adversary, his expression hardening into intense focus. With practiced precision, he invoked two skills he hadn't exercised ever since had received them.

Predator Gaze. Elemental Sight.

His pupils underwent a metamorphosis, dilating to ...

Chapter 116: Lightning Revisit

Having concluded his tasks in Forlune, Thorian retraced his steps back to the Magus Guild. Engrossed in his routine, he diligently infused the depleted mana stones, a process that demanded his unwavering focus. After about three hours of intense concentration, the mental strain began to weigh heavily upon him.

Exhaling ...

Chapter 115: Healing

As Thorian gazed through his window panel, a faint smile tugged at his lips. The scrolling numbers and intricate metrics might appear cryptic or inscrutable to most, but to him, they whispered of an extraordinary potency surging within. Each figure echoed the might rippling through his sinews with every practiced strike, the ...

Chapter 114: Storm Fury

Thorian rendezvoused with the expedition teams as planned. His previous discussion with Hamur had been fruitful; the alchemist had concocted a fresh batch of detoxification potions, vital for the fighters' upcoming challenges. Fully equipped and ready, they mounted their direwolves and hastened back to the Verdant Labyrinth, ...

Chapter 113: Preparations

Thorian, his heart still laden with emotion, stepped out from Nox's abode, his tea long finished. The pre-dawn stillness hung in the air as he made his way to the cultivation hall. At this early hour, the rooms lay vacant, their usual occupants not yet stirred. Selecting his familiar room, Thorian prepared for his ritual. He ...

Chapter 112: A New Promise

Waking up from a deep slumber, Thorian greeted the new day with a sense of anticipation. His conversation with Hamur the previous night had sparked a hopeful curiosity about the alchemist's progress. However, before seeking an update from Hamur, Thorian had another, equally important meeting to attend to.

Mindful of his...

Chapter 111: Barks and Vials

As Thorian peered at the vial of shimmering liquid and the rough-hewn tree barks, a smile crept across his face. “Excellent work, these ingredients will be the salvation of Forlune,” he declared.

Jarfin, the goblin champion, arched an eyebrow in skepticism. “Will they indeed, my lord?”

Their conversation d...

Chapter 110: Moonlight Pain

Thorian watched as the goblin champion slumped to his knees, prompting him and his team to rush to the fallen warrior's aid. Concern etched his features as he examined the goblin. "What happened to you?" he asked, noting the champion's skin, which had turned from its usual green to a deep purple, and his unusually pale face.<...

Chapter 109: Rewards

"Congratulations, adventurers," the ethereal lady announced. "You have vanquished the Guardian of the Fourth Layer, the corrupted treant. You've shown strength, courage, and exceptional teamwork. The treasure of this layer is yours to claim."

Level up!

Level up!

[Notificatio...

Chapter 108: Burned Wood

The teams swiftly gathered, with Thorian handpicking Vigil, Aqua, Ventus, and Caedar as his allies. The others formed their groups with equal efficiency. Thorian, assuming a commanding presence, addressed the crowd. “Once any team completes their run, exit the dungeon immediately. There's no need to linger over the spoils. ...