Chapter 100: Clare
Derek left the Crown and headed over to the Gracefall Manor. He was let through gate with no hassle and was escorted by Lieutenant Areyas. Both Bronson and Walter were out back by a newly formed pond. It wasn’t too big, ...
2021-07-15 23:45:59 +0000 UTC View PostChapter 99: Intense Battle in the Kitchen
Silvi watched in amazement as pots and pans, knives and spoons, and ingredients flew through the air, landing perfectly in front of Daniel, Stephanie, and Raymond. At the same time as the ingredients...
2021-07-13 23:45:01 +0000 UTC View PostChapter 98: They Grow Up so Fast
“Does it work?” Stella asked from across the desk.
‘Like this.’ Silvi’s voice rang out in Derek’s head, but did not emerge from the communication crystal.
‘No. You need ...
2021-07-08 23:45:59 +0000 UTC View PostChapter 97: Silvi's First Day of School
Seeing that Thomas wasn’t in any immediate danger from his crush, Derek decided to head back to the inn and spend the rest of the day relaxing. He had been pretty busy lately, so it was a good idea t...
2021-07-06 23:45:59 +0000 UTC View PostChapter 96:
After making sure Silvi was okay staying alone in the room to practice her skills, Derek left. His day was free, and he was debating on what to do with it. He could explore the city more, or he could visit Bronson. Drinking a...
2021-07-01 23:45:00 +0000 UTC View PostChapter 95: Silvi’s Reward
Derek was sitting on the bed in their room next to Silvi. He kept tossing the storage ring from one hand to the other, watching as Silvi’s head moved from left to right, following the motion of the ring.
...
2021-06-29 23:45:01 +0000 UTC View PostChapter 94: Inncoming
Derek passed through the gates, returning his pass on the way. Bellamy, the guard, was still on duty, so they exchanged pleasantries before Derek moved on towards his inn. Soon, he was standing in front of the inn’s d...
2021-06-24 23:46:00 +0000 UTC View PostChapter 93: Receiving the Membership
“How long was I out?” Stella asked as she came to.
“It was a good bit.” Derek replied. “Long enough for you to write a contract, then long enough for Alanah and me to have an interesting c...
2021-06-22 23:45:01 +0000 UTC View PostChapter 92: Chatting with Alanah
‘Thank you for humoring me.’ Alanah’s voice rang in Derek’s head. ‘Would you mind telling me how your… skill works?’
‘Since you already know some about it, I don’...
2021-06-17 23:45:59 +0000 UTC View PostChapter 91: Price
‘Okay, let’s talk price.’ Derek sent to Alanah. Stella stored the carcass of the Void Beast and went back over to her seat.
‘Very well.’ The feminine voice entered his thoughts. Her tone ha...
2021-06-15 23:45:59 +0000 UTC View PostChapter 90: Value
‘Well! What’s going on?’ Alanah asked, excited.
‘Well… Stella’s just… staring at the Void Beast. Give her a minute. Let her get her bearings back. Like I said, this Void Beast is interesting...
2021-06-10 23:45:00 +0000 UTC View PostChapter 89: Alanah
“Yes, we can talk.” The voice sounded out of the crystal.
Derek felt a slight tug in the back of his mind, but nothing more than that. It was so light that he barely sensed it. Stella, on the other hand, had beco...
2021-06-08 23:45:00 +0000 UTC View PostChapter 88: Value of Void Beasts
“So, as you can see…” Stella reached over to the contract and pointed. “you will get 25,000 gold coins for the Void Beast, minus the hide. And seeing your earlier reaction, I’m guessing that this pr...
2021-06-03 23:45:01 +0000 UTC View PostChapter 87: Crown Membership
“Is this right?” Derek asked, looking at the contract. The offer was for 25,000 gold coins and contribution towards a membership. He had expected quite a lot, but more like 10,000 gold coins. If Bronson...
2021-06-01 23:45:59 +0000 UTC View PostChapter 86: Back to the Crown
Derek’s walk through the merchant district of Torith was uneventful. He thought about stopping by the inn to see Silvi and Thomas, but decided against it. It was funny to him, though. He received fewer stares ...
2021-05-27 23:45:00 +0000 UTC View PostChapter 85: Becoming Official
Derek walked the long road from Torith’s gate entrance to the Adventurer’s Guild, taking in the scenery along the way. He was not in a rush, he still had plenty of time before lunch. The difference in qualit...
2021-05-25 23:45:59 +0000 UTC View PostChapter 84: Attack
Derek rushed forward after knocking the beast back. The last thing he wanted was to give the Void Beast a chance to run. He drove another fist into the abdomen of the creature. Again, not causing any visible damage. Derek ...
2021-05-20 23:46:00 +0000 UTC View PostChapter 83: A Nice, Calm Chat
“You...” The creature hissed. “are a user of the void.” The almost snake-like voice escaped the maw of the beast. It paused, staring at Derek, seemingly waiting for an answer.
It did not receive on...
2021-05-18 23:45:59 +0000 UTC View PostChapter 82: Hunting
Derek removed the shirt Brandi had made for him while he waited. There was no sense in ruining one of his only good shirts. He did not bother to put on any of his armors, his main armor was still damaged from the fight wi...
2021-05-13 23:46:00 +0000 UTC View PostChapter 81: Missions
Francesco led Derek to a room within the Adventurer’s Guild. It was nearly the same as the room where he had met the man in the first place. The difference was that there were thick binders all around.
“All the...
2021-05-11 23:46:00 +0000 UTC View PostChapter 80: Adventurer’s Guild
Derek waited for a very long time before Nia finally walked up to him. “They are ready for you, Mr. Hunt.”
Derek nodded and stood. Nia led him past the counter into a room in the back, where a skinn...
2021-05-06 23:45:01 +0000 UTC View PostChapter 79: Room and Board
Derek had a big grin on his face as he strolled into the inn. Unlike the other inns he had visited in the merchant district where there were only stuck up businessmen and no bars, this inn had it all.
The cur...
2021-05-04 23:45:01 +0000 UTC View PostChapter 78: Plans
After leaving the Gracefall’s main manor, Derek walked towards the guest residence while Thomas jogged to catch up. Before long, the duo was walking side by side. Derek glanced at Thomas who kept opening his mouth, then h...
2021-04-29 23:45:01 +0000 UTC View PostChapter 77: Who's the Boss?
Inside the Crown Restaurant…
A couple hours after Derek and his group left…
Stella held a blue crystal in her hand. The crystal was smooth on all sides and round with no jagged edges. This was call...
2021-04-27 23:46:00 +0000 UTC View PostChapter 76: Thank for the Meal
“Speaking of business.” Walter said. “I was informed by Bronson that you have been doing some business with the Crown Restaurant. Would you mind if I asked about that? He said you gave them a Void Beast a...
2021-04-22 23:45:01 +0000 UTC View PostChapter 75: About a Girl
Walter nodded. “I promise. As long as this woman does not act against me or my family, I will do nothing that will harm her. And, if possible, I will do what I can to help her. Now, what is it that you would like t...
2021-04-20 23:45:00 +0000 UTC View PostChapter 74: Discussion
“Oh? Ask away.” Derek said.
“I am still hung up on one major issue. I know that Wallace couldn’t have cleared the dungeon, and you have confirmed this with your confession. So, how did an elite...
2021-04-15 23:46:00 +0000 UTC View PostChapter 73: Private Dinner
“So, you are the one who killed my son?” The middle-aged man asked as soon as Derek sat down.
Derek stared at the man, his eyes squinted. The strange thing was that the man was not giving off any dangerou...
2021-04-13 23:45:01 +0000 UTC View PostChapter 72: Dinner Prep
Captain Bronson had told Guard Lieutenant Areyas to gather a few others that had the Geyser spell and report to the guest residence. That was easy enough, as Kellen and Emma both had the spell and wer...
2021-04-08 23:45:59 +0000 UTC View PostChapter 71: Walter Gracefall
Walter Gracefall was the leader of House Gracefall. His house had fallen when he was just a boy, and he had been fighting to earn back the prestige of his house ever since. Through his life, he had travelled the ...
2021-04-06 23:46:00 +0000 UTC View Post