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 ...
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 cou...
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...
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....
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 artifac...
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....
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 t...
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 bui...
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 mi...
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 Sp...
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 s...
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 m...
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 non...
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 sl...
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 coul...
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 t...
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 i...
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.”<...
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. ...
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.”
<... 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 s...
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...
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 hi...
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 wor...
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 waitin...
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 t...
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 al...
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 conditi...
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 o...
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 se...
2023-01-29 12:11:57 +0000 UTC View Post