《Re:Direction The Peak (Cultivation Tale)》CH. 358
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It was impossible not to be the pawn of another. The world was akin to a chess game and everyone was nothing but one more piece in the hands of the truly powerful. Jin had come to terms with that fact. While it felt horrible to be used, such was life. He learnt that the hard way. But he survived from that lesson.
He was not foolish enough to believe that he could escape being a pawn.
He was, however, of the belief that he could try to pick what kind of piece he would be. If he could be one that was nurtured instead of one that was overworked or sacrificed...It was enough.
It was enough!
Because it would enable him to keep growing.
And this was the way up.
Grow, grow and grow some more!
Until he reached a point where no one could push him around. That was the only way to escape and truly be free. And that's why the words of Nangua were very enticing.
Jin made up his mind and spoke: "I, Baem, shall allow Nangua to become my follower"
Nangua was overjoyed. He was ready to jump in joy. He had to keep his composure though. He got up, bowed and greeted his new master: "Nangua greets Master Baem!"
Jin nodded.
Ame was furious. She moved away from Jin and asked: "Are you truly going to believe this monster? Going to make friends with it? After he killed our comrades?!"
Jin nodded. He planned to do exactly that. He stated: "They are dead already and we are alive. This is the best path to take"
Tears flowed down Ame's cheeks as she stated: "Allying with monsters will never be the right path, Baem"
Jin understood what she was trying to convey. However, she did not know. She was a frog in a well. He was one too but his well was larger. He knew more of this world.
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He could not blame her for thinking so. It made him sad to be looked at in such a way by the one he loved so dearly. He saw no other alternatives though...Or rather, he did not want to see them. This was a great opportunity.
He earned a powerful ally and potentially an incredibly strong backer.
For his future, those were things he could not simply ignore.
He wanted her to agree with him...
Nangua coughed and stated: "I will be waiting for you outside, Master Baem"
Then, he took his leave. Being as old as he was, he obviously understood matters between men and women. Giving some time to his Master to calm his mate was the right decision to take. Also, he had to take care of a few rats...
...
Jin waited until he could no longer feel Nangua's presence. Of course, the monster was strong enough to hide himself from his senses if it wanted to but Jin did not think it would eavesdrop. He seemed to truly believe in Jin for some odd reasons. He would ask him many questions later. There was still much knowledge he lacked.
But for now, he needed to talk with Ame.
He took a step forward, wanting to grab her hand...She recoiled backwards. It saddened him. He sighed and asked: "Can you hear me out, Ame?"
She was still glaring but had not made any moves. Since she did not run, he decided to take it as a 'yes' and proceeded: "Imagine that there is a village in a mountain. A peaceful village. Then, one day, a beast attacks it. The beast was killed. Afterwards, they noticed that it had been starving. And a day later, they discovered its offspring, born only a few days ago, dying from hunger. Do you think it was right for the villagers to kill the beast? Was it right for the beast to attack the village?"
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She frowned and declared: "What about it? This has nothing to do with our situation!"
Jin calmly spoke: "It does. Both sides tried to kill the other. But none were wrong to try. Because it was for survival in both cases"
She grinded her teeth and seethed: "So what?!"
Jin continued: "The Church of Light is considered good but does that mean that everything they do is 'good'?"
Her fury had yet to calm. Jin could only go on: "What I am trying to say is that right and wrong are both dependent on your point of view. Remember how that monster was full of reverence towards those 'Evils'? To him and his kind, they are probably the 'good' side"
Ame screamed at him: "But we are not their kind! You are not a monster!"
Jin nodded. That was true. He did not consider himself as one of them. He stated: "I am not. But I don't see any problem in making use of their goodwill"
Ame stopped and looked at him with pity in her gaze: "Do you really not? He killed our friends, Baem. He killed them!"
Jin could not empathize. From the very start, he never grew any affection for those people. He was too numb. He had seen them die so many times in previous lives. Seeing them die once more was...It brought no emotional fluctuations to him.
To Ame, however, it was her first time seeing them die. And it would be the last too. Because this was reality. Jin understood that but could not empathize... He was stuck with no idea on how to proceed... So, he asked her: "What would you want me to do then? I am only trying to raise our chances of surviving"
She wanted to scream at him but as she saw the hidden tiredness and pain within his eyes, feelings he himself probably was unaware of, she cried.
She walked into his arms and hugged him as she cried.
Deep down, she knew that he suffered as much as her. She believed it. And she understood that he was only trying to survive...
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Rough Draft for: Reborn Apocalypse - Volume 3
Volume 1. Volume 2. Stopping disasters before they happen, battling against enemies on all sides, saving the lives of millions. The burdens Micheal must bear grow ever heavier as he fights against all odds to complete his mission:Stop the Apocalypse and save the human race from ultimate destruction.
8 149The Ingress Estate
Jonathon Eucole. Soldier. Scholar. Now an Initiate, the dedication without dedication, he finds himself both prisoner and master of an arcane edifice, the Ingress Estate, which can neither be escaped, nor controlled; only diverted, maintained, and pacified. This is a gothic fantasy story, set in a world in which gods and the afterlife are not only real and known, but were both established in living memory of some of the inhabitants after millennia of arcane warfare with the being who constructed the mundane reality the humans occupy. But this isn't the story of those who colonized the afterlife at the cost of their own humanity, but a somewhat more ordinary man, in somewhat extraordinary circumstances. This is also a LitRPG-lite, which means there's a system of sorts, fragments of which can be observed through Jonathon's eyes. Don't expect level-up screens, or statistics, or indeed numbers much at all, beyond those the inhabitants of the world itself apply to understanding their own reality. It pretty much doesn't matter to the story, I mention it so those who don't want to read LitRPG at all can successfully avoid it here. I don't have any particular plan here, just some ideas inherent in the genre. This is a character concept I toyed with some years ago; an old man, bright of mind but weighed down into apathy, both by his past and his responsibilities for a terrible estate that cannot be left without stewardship. Don't expect any kind of overarching plot or story, because that's really not what this is about. Also don't expect much dialogue. Or character development. Or much of anything, really, because I've planned nothing in the way of an actual book, here. Other relevant information, if you've read this far for some reason: The MC isn't super-powerful to begin with, and probably never will be. He's a veteran with some useful skills, and the insight on how to use them, so can deal with the world's ordinary threats reasonably well, but not too much beyond that. --- Currently on hiatus, as currently the story has a rather poor ratio of effort-to-personal-payoff. I may return to this once I have a clear idea of how to get the stories where I want them. I've started a more standard LitRPG using the same system. But if you like intelligence characters who cleverly min-max their classes, it probably isn't the story for you; it's the story of a rather ordinary guy who winds up in a very similar universe.
8 132Systrem Amusments
For as long as history has been recorded, the scrolls have held power over all life on the continent. When a blight was forthcoming, the scrolls foretold it. When dangerous beasts reared their faces in civilised society, the scrolls chose the bravest and brightest to defend our way of life. It is only fair, then, that the scrolls would guide our brave adventurers through every step they should take upon \The Path/. Take heart, you intrepid four, for your scroll within your grasp connects you to the will of the world itself. Follow where it leads, and you will find your path to greatness. -Prefect Chelbun; The Initiated's Guide to Adventure Solomon always took the words of his scroll to heart. Where the scroll led, he would have his team follow. Any doubts his team may have were always dashed away by the words scrawled upon that ethereal parchment. Were that ever to fail, swift dicipline would bring his team in line. When the scroll told him to take his first retirement early, he was more than willing to return home and spend the next five years in comfort. It's such a shame, then, that Solomon's team had other plans for him. Clive was never was a fan of the rules, but he still played his part. Despite this, every moment was spent seeing how far he could strech things before he was broken back into line. Now that he was 'retired', however, he had much more room to stretch himself. Now he's got a plan, one that might just make the rules bend his way, for once. Meanwhile, some intrepid new adventurers are ready to make a name for themselves. Fresh off their initiation, they've already received their first quest, their first tale to tell around the hearth. Chances are good, however, that this story is beyond anything they were expecting. On a journey through uncharted territory, laberinthine cities, and conspiracies older than time itself, only one thing is certain. Whatever comes their way, it's sure to be an amusing tale. [Participant in the Royal Road writathon challenge]
8 137Patchwork System
Notification (cannot be ignored): For being the first being to kill another of its own species after Sublimation, Lyam Aldren is awarded the Title of Cain’s Successor. Let all fear the Kinslayer!!! Lyam Aldren, killer for hire, was just going about his business when he suddenly received a notification from something called the System. Apparently, the entirety of Earth, its denizens and its matter were transported into the world of the System, planted in 'patches' all throughout the infinite world. The world of the Patchwork System is one of challenges, where life is cheap, power is king, and Classes and levels are a thing. In a brutal world, there is perhaps room for a killer with bloodstained hands to find his own way, free of his past. However, his Title and his inherent nature plague him, his fragmented personality laid bare to those with the eyes to see, and if he doesn't become powerful enough to defeat or escape those who would use or destroy him, he will quickly be devoured by the merciless world created by the System. Compared to my previous work, this is a more 'classic' litrpg setup, with clear (if somewhat complex) progression through levels and skill gains, with a 'system apocalypse' setup. Unlike most system apocalypse story protagonists, Lyam is neither a leader nor is he particularly interested in saving his fellow Earthlings. This is a story of a man who is both endangered and set free by the destruction of his old world, as he finds both power, new discoveries, and adventure in a place where his past matters not at all and power is the only language most speak. Later in the story, there will be harem elements, but the first volume is dedicated to Lyam's first months in the System. For those who are more interested in the Heirs of the Hooded King, I am putting it on hiatus as I rework the setting and future story developments a bit.
8 171A Witch Thing | Jasper Hale x Reader
What if witches existed and no one even knew? And what if a witch finds her One, who just so happens to be one of nature's biggest regrets?This is the first installment of my series, A Witch Thing. I hope you enjoy reading it as much as I enjoy writing it!
8 183One Day [Myanmar Translation]
Original Author - PenThis webtoon is belonging to original Author.
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