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Chapter 10: Practitioner (1)

Manhattan, NY

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We waited inside the lobby where it was warm, even close to midnight.  I wondered just what kind of Landlord kept the heather on this late; New York City Landlords rank a little bit higher than loan shar...

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Chapter 199: ...Imugi (End)

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If there was one thing that MSS always did well, it was the boss fights.

In the courtyard of a temple, flying high above the clouds, you might find yourself facing off against an ogre....

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Chapter 9: Hearing (End)

“There’s a lot I don’t understand.”  I said.

Emyrith leaned back in his chair and carefully regarded me.  He gave a curt nod.  “Yes.  Before I launch into an explanation of my own, why don’t you tell me what y...

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Chapter 8: Hearing (4)

The door closed behind us.

Valentine Junior leaned on the wall right outside of the conference room.  He put on wireless earbuds, the white ones, and immediately shoved his hands into his pockets.  The message was clear: no interac...

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Chapter 198: ...Imugi (9)

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Back on the island, Arione showed the spell to me.

Was it a warning?  A way of gloating?

Was the Mage’s personality entirely incapable of showing off the fact that through...

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Chapter 197: ...Imugi (8)

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The head of a snake, with two curved horns attached to the side.  

Yellow, red or green sclera with black vertical pupils.

Vibrant scales with every color that nature h...

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Chapter 7: Hearing (3)

Manhattan, NY

“You’re just all thieves in suits.”  I said quietly.

Granny Valentine’s gaze snapped to me, so did Grandpa Ryu.  As well as their grandchildren, the girl looked at me with undisguised loathing.<...

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Chapter 197: ...Imugi (7)

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Most people know what it’s like to be on a rollercoaster.  The seatbelt has you strapped tight to the chair.  The rails are tight, designed to be a little rickety.  But hope...

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Chapter 6: Hearing (2)

“I have one.” 

I cleared my throat but my voice still came out trembling.  I wanted to blame it on the bedtime monster attack on the subway, I really did.

I mean, their lawyers: Charlotte Outano and Hwan Choi.  Thes...

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Chapter 196: ...Imugi (6)

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Fifty Feet left.

Maybe less.

So close.  So fucking close.

SO FUCKING CLOSE.

SO FUCKING CLOSE TO THE MAN WHO HUNG ME UPSIDE DOWN AND SHOVED THINGS INTO MY–

<...

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Chapter 195: ...Imugi (5)

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Everything was in chaos.

Luckily, Zenom and Fluporuin had the foresight to buy a boat that had enough enchantments to withstand the Imugi’s scales, the fires and even the blades.&nbs...

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Chapter 5: Hearing

Manhattan, NY

The doorman used a keycard then pressed the floor button for me.  Once the doors shut, it was just the hum of the elevator, me and my thoughts.

Immediately, I leaned against the walls and took a breath. ...

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Chapter 194: ...Imugi (4)

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“Rising! RISING! BRACE YOURSELVES!”

Once more, the boat began to rise.  I couldn’t tell at first, except for Fluporuin’s yells over the tide of battle.  How could I? ...

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Chapter 4: Subway Encounter (2)

This had to be fake.

Of course it was.  I saw it all the time.  Just because I don’t have a smartphone doesn’t mean I’m uncultured.  There are plenty of prank videos online.  People dress up as killer clowns or hide...

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Chapter 193: ...Imugi (3)

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Imugi.

Grade-2.  More often than not, a Field-Boss class monster.

Technically a drake-type.  Not a full dragon.  That was good for us.  All dragon-type monsters have one t...

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Chapter 3: Subway Encounter

Bronx, NY

Mr. Lin had been true to his word, besides the letter there had been a small card listing where to meet and where.

Upper Westside, Manhattan at 11PM on Friday.  Two days after we met.

I didn’t even know ...

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192: ...Imugi (2)

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Waves crashing against the hull.

Sea bream in the air.

Flecks of foam that turned to salt which peppered against our faces.

The murmur of crowded voices, brok...

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Chapter 191: ...Imugi (1)

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The next few days passed by in a blur; eventually landing on the boat.

A lot happened.  Both good and bad.

On the good side of things, Pol, the purple-haired Elf Mage...

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Chapter 2: Inheritance

‘There are three things you should never trust.  The Fae, Devils and a Hallow.’

-Unknown Mage

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“Now, we can talk.”  Emyrith muttered then looked at me....

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Chapter 1: Visitor

‘The Hallows don’t go to Hell… they own it.’

-Patriarch of the Ashveil Family

Charter Academy

Manhattan, NY

“Jain Hallow, report to the Principal’s offi...

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Chapter 190: Jared (End)

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The door opened and Grum came dragging in a slender orc who fought with every last ounce of strength.  She jumped up and slammed the bottom of her feet into the wall, like a horizontal ...

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Chapter 189: Jared (2)

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Jared Akka Xalud sat behind his desk, looking more bored than regal and more beautiful than conventionally handsome.

The both times that I met him, there had been an array of events that ...

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Chapter 188: Jared (1)

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To find Jared Akka Xalud, I had to leave the manor grounds.

“Sir Slaveborn.”  The servant in charge of ferrying me around greeted me.

“To the War Prince’s house.”<...

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Break on Week of May 18th

Hello,

Finally got ahold of my laptop.
I got hospitalized unexpectedly this week.

As many of you guys know, I have some enduring health problems, which requires constant upkeep; especially after my big surgery years ago.

I'...

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Chapter 187: Zenom Saintred (3)

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“And that’s the last time that I saw Zeph.”

The bulky Holy Knight leaned forward on the desk, rubbing his temples and closing his eyes –like he had a headache.  I watched ...

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Chapter 186: Zenom Saintred (2)

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It was snowing.

Fat droplets of snow fell with all the weight of a storm, covering the ground.  Clouds blotted out the sun, casting an eerie orange hue that left long shado...

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Chapter 185: Zenom Saintred (1)

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“By the fire, they’re still there!”

“...w-who?”

“You know who,”  The blonde boy said gravely, “Zane.”  He placed his hands on the cor...

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Chapter 184: Auction (End)

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“Lock, this came for you through a messenger today.”  Kyrian passed over a wax sealed envelope, puasing from lifting a cup of coffee to his lips.

Speaking of, it had been a lo...

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Update May 4th 2025 Tonight

Update coming tonight.

Working very hard on EIF1 rewrite into Occult fantasy.

Still, Slaveborn Chapter 184 coming tonight, in case people were worried.

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Chapter 183: Auction (7)

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There was one thing which Pol talked about that still bothered me.

“Because not all of us are like you people from Earth.”

It implied that some [Players] weren’t f...

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