《Post-Living》Chapter 24.1: Safeguard
Advertisement
The Chief was tense. Really tense. He stood up, and walked back and forth in the room we currently are in, and Mira and I, of course, looked at him, confused. We didn't know what made him so tense because we basically left him out of our conversation about the things that were troubling their town. It was called "Deku", which is apparently a spirit-possesed plant that is sinister enough to get a body consisting of bones without flesh. Seriously, why not just get an actual human body? That could cause a lot more trouble, not like I want them to.
Mira stood infront of the Chief's big body.. or bone.. or big-boned body. His eyes.. wait, no.. his skull was apparently looking directly at Mira, from what I could tell. I couldn't really determine where he was looking, and simply made a guess. Mira stared at him back, and asked him what's wrong. He eventually sat down, and told us what he was so tense about.
"You chose a bad time to come here.. but.. I hope you can finish the job."- said the Chief, who's definitely hiding something. I don't know what, but it feels.. bad, somehow.
"What do you mean?"- asked Mira. She was determined to finish the quest, and that determination got to me, because the reward of the quest is higher than the last time I saw it. Mira's Rail and mine lit up, and the quest reward suddenly got raised. The Chief saw the flash, and from the looks of it, he was hoping for a miracle.
"Sorry, but I contacted the quest administrators about it. I made the reward higher.. for a reason. I'm sorry, but, you're probably thinking that I need a miracle right now." - Spot on.
"I don't know why, but look over there."- The chief pointed at... nothing. He pointed at a hill. Mira and I looked at him, confused. Well, if that's the case then I guess he's being paranoid at nothing. This is exactly why these quests are the easiest means to get money. Paranoia helps, apparently.
Advertisement
"What..? Why're you looking at me like that?"- said the Chief. You pretty much know why. We're looking at fucking nothing.
"*sigh* Look, do you know why this place looks so deserted? There has been cases of skeletons going missing, and believe it or not, yes, this town operates the same way as your normal towns. Skeletons do not die after a number of years, and therefore, we thought it was only normal. Half a year has passed and not one came back, if anything, the number of the ones living here kept decreasing and decreasing. This is why the town is so deserted. It used to be lively, mind you."- Lively... did he just make a pun? Wait, that's not the main focus here. Skeletons going missing..
"AAAAHHH!"- Mira shouted. It wasn't in pain though, it's basically someone who had an amazing idea and starts shouting Eureka kind of shout.
"That's why.. you're pointing at the hill?!"- She said. This girl is a lot smarter than I am, heh, on this world, of course. She and the Chief have a somewhat scary look on their faces. Sorry, but I can't catch up. What were they talking...... oh... oh wait.. OHH..!
"AAAAAAAAAAAH!"- I screamed, it was like Mira's, in a way. I know what was happening now. I think I know what they're pointing at.
"That hill over there.. is covered in trees."
"So- that means..!"
"We've encoutered a few of those Dekus so far, but we had a hard time fighting one. Tell me, is one of you proficient in the element of Grass?"
"Sorry, but I can only hack and slash. Wait, why didn't you SPECIFY IT ON THE QUEST THEN?!" -I shouted. Why the hell didn't he just contact grass types then?!
Advertisement
"We're a town secluded deep in the middle of the forest. Do you think we have the money to specify the things that we want? Elemental users, or mages, costs more than those physical ones. In order to land on something, I chose random adventurers to make the quest reward on an evenly price. This is the suggested price." - He said, while sweating profusely. Adventurers getting classified based on the rare ability of magic.. It makes sense.
"Wait, really? Then I should get more, Xin!" - Mira said, overjoyed by what the Chief said. Don't tell me she's actually powerful in that element.. No, that would be too farfetched. I mean, maybe she knows a few spells and all.
"Here, look!"- She showed me her Rail..............
......
......
Wait.. seriously? What the fuck?! Her stats...
Elemental Attributes
Fire - 50%
Water - 50%
Wind - 50%
Grass - 50%
Earth - 50%
Isn't 100% the limit?! Then.. she's the same as him.. an Irregular?! How the hell do I keep landing on these talents?! And to top it all off, she's basically an angel! Her limit can go up to 250%, and her elements are all even. That means that she can pull off a fuck ton of spells..!
"Uhhh, Xin?" - She stared at me, while I was busy thinking of the many combinations she can do with her attributes. Look, I played a lot of games. I know what it feels to handle an overpowered character, and she IS one. Aggghhh, how can one person be this blessed.. and I'm stuck here, finding ways on how to die because of this cursed immortality.
"Xin! Hey!" - She shouted, bringing me back to earth.
"Please.. uhmm.. don't die while I'm at it."- Huh..? Of course I won't. I would be more glad if I actually did. I feel like she's hiding something.. but at this point, I've managed to develop something called Ignorance. I couldn't care less.
...Heh, this type of thinking has got me in all sorts of trouble but..
Let's see where it goes.
Advertisement
- In Serial69 Chapters
Divine Construct
Samuel Welbourne was never meant to live a long and happy life. Since the age of four, Sam has been in and out of the hospital, but now his body is on the brink of giving up. With nothing left to lose, Sam accepts experimental surgery to modify his genes, hoping for one last miracle. However, when he wakes up, Sam is no longer on Earth, no longer in his own body, and no longer in the right state of mind. As his sense of self is slowly twisted and changed by his new body, he must fight to survive in a new world where he is considered nothing but an instrument to powerful magi. [Part 1 has been fully revised as of the 26th of May 2020]
8 150 - In Serial16 Chapters
Martial King’s Lewd Dreams (Haitus)
There was once a man. He loved women as much as loved alcohol. His dream in the pugilistic world of the Murim? Of course... The man’s purpose was to get that booty. Whether it be by hook or by crook! The thing is that... He’s weak! His Martial Spirit couldn’t even break a rock, and he was too old to be accepted into any Sects (denying those over 13). It was a poor livelihood that made him want to cry... Beauties of Mount Hua, he was dashing indeed! Why don’t you measure his ‘third sword’ instead of his ‘first sword’? Alas... Life was truly cruel. He was known as your average scum until one fateful day. He’d never once thought he’d come across a situation where a woman was being bullied. Wasn’t that reserved for the Martial Heroes? Regardless, it was time for him to get into action and show his grit! Don’t underestimated a horny bastard! He’d slap you with his third sword and leave you guys to rot! He fought... but ended up losing his life. The woman he saved wanted to thank him, but the grim reaper was already asking for his credentials. That’s when his fate finally turned: “The damage to your heart is extensive. Will you accept me into your soul as a parasitic-“ “Are you a female?” “...Yes.” “Then please make yourself at home, Milady~” This is how he became a Martial King with lewd dreams.
8 184 - In Serial10 Chapters
Stairway to Heaven
Humans are complicated, awfully fragile beings, far too weak to survive amid the other extraterrestrials that lie dormant across the galaxies. Instead of physical altercations, they would rather engage in verbal abuse, breaking an individual's psyche as a hobby. They excel at deception and manipulation, far too interested in bringing their brothers and sisters down and reaching for the top of their self-made hierarchies. Beyond their questionable nature and moral compasses, they long to find meaning in their lives and put names to the feelings that drive each passing moment. They are insatiable—far too greedy for more knowledge and a supposed understanding of their lives. It's pitiable, really, the way they struggle to find themselves while ravaging their kind through petty wars and conflicts built off of misunderstanding. Humans are complicated, awfully fragile beings. They created words and languages to fill the holes that lived inside their souls, desperate for ways to find meaning in their incredibly short lifespans. They'll waste their entire lives trying to find their so-called passions and reasons for living, acting as if they truly rule the way their lives go, supposed "controllers of their own destiny." Yet, they cannot evade the inevitable visit from death, who stands next to them, ticking the seconds down until their demise.
8 105 - In Serial75 Chapters
Love You In My Mind // Sirius Black
Freya loves Sirius Black, but is too scared to tell him. * * * * Can I just love you in my heart, love you in my mind?Or do I have to find the guts to say it to your eyes?Can I just love you in my heart, love you in my mind?Cause that's where we as stars align...Marauders Era(And I think this is a rollercoaster of emotions, so be prepared and I'm sorry) Best rankings:#1 in siriusblack (17.11.2021) (sooo crazyyyyy eeeeek) #1 in harrypotter (12.1.2022) (THAT'S EVEN INSANE-ER OMFG) #1 in Lupin (5.01.2022) and #1 in remuslupin (2.4.2022)#1 in marauders and marauders era (15.1.2022)#1 in Hogwarts (18.1.2022)#1 in Gryffindor (3.7.2022) #1 in Hufflepuff (13.7.2022) #1 in Ravenclaw (3.8.2022)#7 IN FANFICTION (21.8.2022)PLS PPL I'M ON CLOUD NINE Disclaimer: The world of Harry Potter belongs to you-know-who, I only own my OCs and their stories.The cover was made by me, but I've taken the image from the internet.
8 86 - In Serial43 Chapters
Campaign: A Project Starfarer Sidestory
This novel’s lore, story and characters are entirely fictitious. Certain long-standing countries, institutions, organizations, agencies, and public offices are mentioned, but their histories and the characters involved are wholly imaginary. "What will you do with your freedom?"Growing up in a meritocracy, infamous for being lawless, Jordan Astros had been repeatedly asked this question, since times unmemorable. In a society where one's accomplishments and skills were tallied and ranked in order to determine one's standard of living however, Jordan quickly grew to understand that 'freedom,' was a reward earned by accumulating Merit. And so, after his 17th birthday, Jordan departed his Clan's habitat in orbit of Europa to embark on his century-long journey to rise from E-Ranker to S-Rank. And spread his name throughout the Galilean Powers. *** Campaign is a sidestory within its NanoPunk parent series, Project Starfarer. (Yet to be published. Be on the lookout for it!) In which the first transhuman known to humanity, the Starfarer, invokes a plan to seed terrestrial life throughout the galaxy. Campaign takes place around the middle of that timeline and explores the life of a key figure in that universe, Jordan Astros. And explores one of four great nations thriving in the Solar System during that time. A Meritocracy that spans Jupiter and its 79 moons, The Galilean Powers. What you'll find in Campaign: Brutal melee combat in airless and pressurized low gravity environments. A technology based progression system influenced by merit and accomplishments; using tech that's theoretically possible to exist in the near-future. An exploratory perspective of the dozens of Galilean societies, or 'Powers,' from Jordans; and sometimes others', POV. What you wont find: Romance. Harems. An MC who receives shortcuts, handouts, learns things unnaturally fast or has OP plot armor. Jordan is not a special individual. Jordan is not OP and he likely never will be. He's no different than any other citizen in the Galilean Powers and will certainly face as many defeats as he does wins. He'll suffer losses and grow as an individual, while the Powers evolves around him as well. This is semi-hard sci-fi/NanoPunk and takes place in a fictional version of our future solar system. Centered around technology that's plausible in the near-centuries to come. Everything abides by the laws of physics/thermodynamics (As best that I understand them, at least. I'm no scientist.) No artificial gravity, inertial dampeners, teleportation, FTL, or hand-wavy materials will be found in the Project Starfarer universe. Just advanced automation, nanotechnology, cybernetics and AI. Set in the backdrop of space. *I do not own the photo used for the cover*
8 261 - In Serial46 Chapters
Edge of Glory | Supergirl 1
Katherine-Katie- Schott, twin sister to Winslow-Winn Schott, is the best friend of Kara Danvers, AKA Supergirl. Katherine becomes ensnared with Kara's life, helping and being there for her. The young girl soon begins to work alongside Kara and becomes endangered by the aliens who were sent there for Kara. Leah Grant, who is actually Kara's cousin from Krypton, known by her and Clark as Ka-El. She appears when she hears the news about Supergirl, knowing well that it was her cousin. As she becomes part of her life, she becomes part of Katherine and Winn's lives.
8 82

