This chapter is kicking my butt.
I knew what I wanted in this chapter right after I posted the last one. The problem is every time I type a scene out and reread it, it just comes off wrong to me.
I'm going to be working on it the rest of the night, but I don't see myself having it done until ...
2021-03-12 03:58:46 +0000 UTC View PostMaster Pacore the Deathless’ Point of View:
It's hard not to skip down the road. If I weren't surrounded by my men, I'd be dancing with joy.
“Sir, you’re smiling like that again,” young Jason points out to me.
“I can’t help it,” I chuckle.
“You’re worrying the men,” Jason reminds me...
2021-03-08 08:21:42 +0000 UTC View Post"Must you continue to look at me like that?" Pacore tries to make a puppy dog face, but it's just weird seeing an old man trying to look meek on purpose, especially after he handed us our asses yesterday.
With a sour look, I choose to ignore Pacore, knowing he will only be spurred on by anything I say. After a minute of...
2021-03-05 01:12:26 +0000 UTC View PostMaster Pacore the Deathless’ Point of View:
"Your armor is topped-off, Master Pacore," mage Lilian bows her head. She's the senior of the two mages I brought with me, and it's her day to charge my armor. The two mages alternate each day, making sure my armor and gear are always at their best.
I’m not sure how ...
2021-02-27 10:23:24 +0000 UTC View PostI will be posting the next chapter tonight, but I'm not sure how much longer it will take.
The chapter will be longer than the last few and I need to edit it to make sure it lives up to what I promised.
No matter what, a nice chapter will be waiting for everybody in the morning.
2021-02-27 05:55:11 +0000 UTC View PostThat is all.
No spoilers!
2021-02-26 04:01:28 +0000 UTC View PostIf this old man weren't wearing an invisible helmet right now, I'd try socking him in his creepy face.
I knew the old man and lady would be trouble the second I saw them, but things are turning out for the worst. Being the second strongest person in the village, I was responsible for standing front and center when Schol...
2021-02-23 06:53:08 +0000 UTC View PostMaking sure it lives up to everyone's expectations.
2021-02-22 03:48:22 +0000 UTC View PostMaster Pacore the Deathless’ Point of View:
As my men tear my tent down for me, I adjust my armor and take in the morning air. The smell of the forest enhances the spring breeze.
I hear the forest birds chirping in the distance, creating a soothing melody anybody would enjoy.
“Do the flying rats never sh...
2021-02-20 06:52:47 +0000 UTC View PostIs it considered extra time if it comes out at the same time as the last couple of weeks?
Philosophical debate!
On a random note, is anyone having trouble finding Pokémon cards?
I've been watching unboxing videos and wanted to recapture a piece of my childhood. I can not fin...
2021-02-19 03:57:32 +0000 UTC View PostI channel my inner Shaolin monk, switching from a monkey stance to a crane position. The forest is warming up as spring progresses, and you can feel the vibrance of life in the air.
Of course, I have no real idea if what I’m doing is anything related to actual monks, but practicing my sense of balance in weird positio...
2021-02-16 06:53:37 +0000 UTC View PostMaster Pacore the Deathless’ Point of View:
“Jason! Which of these blasted papers has the city’s food figures?” I snap at my young aide.
“The one on your left, sir.” He points out a piece of parchment covered in numbers.
“And the schedule for the patrols?”
"That's this one," Jason pulls...
2021-02-12 23:53:16 +0000 UTC View PostMy arms tense.
My eyes narrow.
I pull back my arms while digging my feet into the forest floor.
I yell, exhaling the large breath I've just drawn in, and swing my new axe in a downwards diagonal strike. This time I won't mess up!
My muscles tense just as my strike is about to hit my target.
When ...
2021-02-09 01:36:04 +0000 UTC View PostMaster Pacore the Deathless’ Point of View:
"This is revolting," I remark as I kick my boot through the charred remains of the field. "Did your nobles not think about the people they left behind in the city?" I turn and ask General Pitz, who's silently standing behind me, also looking over the fields of ruined crops.<...
2021-02-05 21:33:32 +0000 UTC View Post
?????????? Point of View:
“When will they be here!? We’ve been sitting here for two days!”
“We should’ve moved closer to the village.”
"Quiet, all of you! I paid you, so you do what I say! Now shut up, or I'll cut your tongues out myself!" I snarl at the two filthy bandits, releasing a small part...
2021-02-01 10:02:13 +0000 UTC View PostReel/Four’s Point of View:
“That’s the contents of her contract,” I finish explaining to Boss Giovanni.
"That son of a bitch!" A loud thumping sound echoes through my communication device, most likely from Giovanni slamming his hands against his desk of throwing something. "Does that bastard think he can s...
2021-01-29 09:08:26 +0000 UTC View Post"Don't you think some flowers would go perfect right here?" Mom and I watch smiling from Richard's kitchen table as Sandra directs brother on how he should rearrange his house now that he has all this extra furniture. "If you open the window behind them, it would brighten up the room."
“I can see that,” brother nods...
2021-01-26 08:08:56 +0000 UTC View PostThe header is self-explanatory but I want everyone's opinion on something.
A lot of nice people have been messaging me, saying I should commit to two chapters a week but leave the scheduling open.
I want to thank everyone for their concern but I know I'm a pretty bad procrastinator and feelin...
2021-01-25 04:44:50 +0000 UTC View Post"So, which is more fun, helping your mother clean your brother's house or clearing trees with your old man?" Dad gives me a goofy grin as he drags the tree trunk he just fell over to the cart.
"Honestly?" I ask dad with a straight face, looking like I'm about to drop a major truth bomb on him.
Dad freezes as he's ...
2021-01-22 16:47:12 +0000 UTC View Post"I want to thank all of you for coming today." Camden stands slightly above everyone, addressing the whole village with his family standing next to him for support.
I’m standing with my parents off to the side, more interested in everyone’s reactions to Camden’s speech rather than its contents. Having a village me...
2021-01-17 07:11:59 +0000 UTC View PostQuick Update:
I forgot that Aaliyah used her magic to clean her parents at the end of Ch 62, so I went back and rewarded the last chapter to reflect that.
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RUN AWAY!
My highly trained instincts scream at me to flee as soon as possible. I know better than to turn around and glance back at the ...
2021-01-12 22:41:02 +0000 UTC View PostCome on, Aaliyah, you're almost there. I push myself a little faster, trying to catch up to the disappearing sun in the distance. I recognize the terrain around me and know I'm almost back at the village.
As I get closer to home, I can’t help but think about whatever stew mother has made tonight. After three days of n...
2021-01-08 06:57:10 +0000 UTC View PostI'm waiting for the ball to drop as I post and release the last chapter for 2020.
I just want to say how thankful I am for all the support you guys have given me over this challenging year.
I wish each and everyone of you the best for the coming year.
Here's to 2021.
2021-01-01 07:19:27 +0000 UTC View PostMaster Pacore the Deathless Point of View:
"You would think a man of my age would be able to handle anything, but we're only two days into the march, and I'm already bored," I complain out loud.
The gentle rocking of my private carriage makes me want to fall asleep. This is the only part of my job I hate; if I cou...
2021-01-01 07:14:19 +0000 UTC View Post“So, how does this work?” I lean across Mr. Grey’s desk, watching his every movement with an excited smile on my face while bouncing on the tips of my toes.
Mr. Grey recoils away from me and drops his skill, but Acting helps me keep up my happy façade. He must have thought his skill was working too well on me and...
2020-12-24 19:35:02 +0000 UTC View Post“Stupid, stupid, stupid!” I continue to kick myself as I run down the final strip of the forest.
What is wrong with me?
I completely lost it for a second there when my brother demanded I return to the village with them.
After our confrontation, I used my anger to fuel my running for a while and covered a...
2020-12-15 08:19:46 +0000 UTC View PostSandra's Point of View:
It's nice to see Aaliyah hasn't changed that much in the last five years. Watching Richard fail to catch her reminds me of the good old days before leaving the village; only Aaliyah is much bigger now.
She was in her growth period when we left, and it's a little unreal to see her taller tha...
2020-12-09 06:25:03 +0000 UTC View PostLooking over my shoulder, I make my way towards the front of the village.
I was expecting my mother to burst into the house as I was preparing to leave and demand that I stay, but she never showed up. Now I'm paranoid she'll spring up out of nowhere to claim my soul when I least expect it.
The strap of my axe star...
2020-12-04 03:36:21 +0000 UTC View Post
“And right there, I’ll put a tree. A happy tree,” I try and give my best Bob Ross impression.
Waving my hands around, I manipulate the experience around me to form an oak tree. It's hard to create one based only on my memories entirely, but oak trees were pretty common in my past life, and I only need to get the o...
2020-11-25 02:29:07 +0000 UTC View Post
Cristopher’s Point of View:
“General, come back!” I lean over the ramparts and shout at her departing figure. My heart feels like it's about to beat out of my chest. I watch General Pitz walk towards the man who drew in all our siege spells and walked out unscathed. Even though he’s so far away from me, my skill...
2020-11-20 06:17:16 +0000 UTC View Post
