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The Path 033

Witnessing Will abruptly attack one of their own, another security guard shouted, "What are you doing!?". At the same time, his partner pulled out a pistol-like device that functioned similarly to a taser, exclaiming, "Hands in the air...!" with a...

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First off, I wanted to apologize about the slow releases this month. It's not secret that my motivation to write is tied to people's interests in my stories, so I've been struggling due to the lack of traction the stories have gained on sites like...

The Path 032

"Feel better...?" asked Will, wearing an amused smile as Ohta approached, hands in his jacket pockets.

"There was nothing in the explanation given to us that said we couldn't prevent additional monsters from being summoned," Ohta contended, ...

The Path 031

"Who was it!?" exclaimed Aisha, having regained enough awareness to rise from the shallow water that now blanketed the hexagonal chamber. "What killed this Báirseach!?"

"Technically speaking, it was never alive," remarked Will, earning hims...

The Path 030

With weapons and equipment supplied by Will, the party of sixteen made steady progress through the Labyrinth. Most monsters wouldn't go out of their way to attack large groups, so their advance was largely unimpeded until they reached the spacious...

The Path 029

With Johanna and Maeve eventually returning of their own accord, the search party to find them naturally concluded. Some, similar to Aisha, were against allowing them to rejoin the group. In response, Will simply reminded everyone that their actio...

The Path 028

As day gave way to night within the Labyrinth of Corridors, Will found himself alone atop a makeshift tower constructed and reinforced using Earth Magic. He wasn't exactly a loner, but as he didn't want to get too close to anyone his current age, ...

The Path 027

Though the Labyrinth of Corridors was a nigh insurmountable challenge for the majority of examinees, many of whom didn't even qualify as First-Grade Warriors or Mages, Will couldn't help covering his mouth to stifle a yawn as he stood with his foo...

The Path 026

As the Labyrinth was only a few kilometers across, based on what he had seen from the top of the wall, Will wasn't too surprised when he heard the tell-tale sounds of combat a few minutes after he set out.

'Time to do some recruiting...' mus...

The Path 025

"Seriously...don't these people have anything better to do...?" asked Ohta, feeling anxious due to the sizeable crowd that had gathered to watch the practical examination.

"I think I'm starting to lose feeling in my legs..." muttered Dori, u...

The Path 024

After freeing his hand from Timothy's presumed sister's, William asked, "Shall we introduce ourselves? My name is William Altaurus Oirthear, but you can call me Will. You haven't officially pledged your fealty, so there's no need for honorifics su...

The Path 023

Though William hadn't been especially studious in his seventh incarnation, he had an advantage over others as he could will himself, via Dominate, to recall information from the books he had read. He didn't receive a perfect score, as he saw no re...

The Path 022

"Wow, Claire. You're pretty sly when you want to be..." remarked William, genuinely impressed. After all, there were definitely benefits to her plan, but as four to five was more than one, he promptly added, "But as much as I enjoy spending time w...

The Path 021

Though he would have preferred to return for the night, William stuck around for his official introduction and induction into the Assembly of Excellence. Fortunately, First-Years couldn't hold any positions or titles within the group, so he had at...

The Path 020

Stepping past Lyra, who had already drawn her rapier, William made his way over to his Gryphon-themed spadroons, pulling them from the floor before turning to face her.

"I would suggest you parry my blow or evade this time," said Lyra, smili...

The Path 019

"Well, then, allow me the honor of carrying out introductions," said Lyra, gesturing to the girl with short red hair and grey eyes as she explained, "This is my good friend and confidant, Claire Liesma. Her family owns the largest vineyard in the ...

The Path 018

Having arrived before William, David was standing in a group of well-dressed youths, six boys and four girls, when a Butler arrived to whisper into the ear of a bespectacled girl with long, wheat-colored hair and red amber eyes. Her outfit, consis...

The Path 017

"You want me to show off...?" asked William, surprised. 

"It's already widely known that you trained under the Ebonsword," said David. "Those who wish to exhibit their strength or superiority are bound to target and challenge you. Demon...

The Path 016

'What a frightening child...' thought Andralius, sitting in his office with a pensive look following his meeting with William. He had heard the latter was perceptive and far more mature than other children, but throughout their conversation, he fe...

The Path 015

"You don't seem particularly surprised," remarked Thomas, gazing down at William with a sidelong glance. 

"And you seem disappointed," mused William, meeting Thomas's gaze with a smile.

Though his left eye twitched slightly, Thoma...

The Path 014

Using his newly acquired pack of Timberwolves, William spent the night exploring the forest and expanding his numbers. Leshien's remark about the Talamhnath potentially escaping the forest and attacking his people resonated with him, so before ret...

The Path 013

'I feel bad for the other students attending the Royal Academy...'

Observing the battle between William and the Talamhnath, Leshien felt mixed emotions. On the one hand, it was good that William could face and surmount his fears. Most childr...

The Path 012

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After getting his ass handed to him for the better part of two hours, William spent an additional three and a half swinging a pair of weighted spadroons. Leshien stuck around for...

The Path 011

[Two Years Later]

"It's time to wake up, Young Master~!" exclaimed the familiar voice of Ryza, followed by a loud 'fwoop' as the covers were unceremoniously pulled from William's body.

Though his first instinct was to curse, William ul...

The Path 010

"Aiming for the Font of Life without hesitation. Wise choice," said Leshien, releasing their hold on the tip of William's rubber-tipped spear. The latter hadn't channeled any of his Mana into the attack, but their ability to stop it without budgin...

The Path 009

Since she was already there, Orianna took the opportunity to groom Aeolus while William attended Ailbhe. In the process, she revealed, "I received word this morning that the person we hired to be your Martial Instructor has reached the entry of Ru...

The Path 008

Following the strategy meeting, Ars and Orianna were listening to Primis's report regarding William.

"You're certain?" asked Ars, frowning at the news that his son's Mana and Aura pathways weren't developing as they should be.

Nodding ...

The Path 007

[Six Months Later, Midsummer]

'This is pretty therapeutic...' thought William, using a specialized anti-static brush to clean the wings of one of the younger Gryphons.

*jealous trilling*

Bumping its head against William's back, t...

The Path 006

Meeting William's gaze and tilting her head slightly to the side, Delphina remained silent for several seconds before asking, "Is that another way of referring to the Seven Braves...?"

"Not exactly," replied William, changing topics by askin...

The Path 005

As it was his seventh life, Aiden, now William Oirthear, knew it was better to lay low than stand out during his early childhood. The more capable you presented yourself, the more expectations people would impose upon you. Luckily, while he was bo...