Deflecting and dodging to the side, Kai heard the whistle of Elijah’s strike pass an inch from his ear. Taking advantage of the small opening, he went on the offensive. Mana flooded his muscles and tendons as he activated Empower. His movements gained a burst of superhuman speed.
I got him.
His blade gleamed in the sun as ...
2023-07-03 15:50:45 +0000 UTC View PostKai was left awkwardly standing there, alone. He was 90% sure Virya was having fun at his expense, but the other 10% worried him. Sometimes she went into long explanations, then, out of the blue, she decided it was time to end it abruptly. He could not figure her out.
I’m sure it was a joke. My vow wasn’t even that restrictive. 2023-06-30 15:54:05 +0000 UTC View Post
“What do you think the Guide is, Kai?” Virya asked.
Kai’s barely managed to suppress a shrug. Wouldn’t it be nice to know? Not wanting to offend the mage, he tried to give it some thought. It was unlikely she expected a particular answer from him.
“In the archipelago, people believe it’s the gift of the spirits to guide a...
2023-06-29 15:45:46 +0000 UTC View PostWaking up to the first ray of sunlight peeking through his window, Kai wondered for the hundredth time if he should find something to cover it. But there was little point when he had to get up at dawn.
With eyes half closed, he put on a shirt and walked out of his house. The smell of salt and the crashing of the waves greeted him more stro...
2023-06-27 15:54:04 +0000 UTC View Post*Ding*
Mana Sense (lv50) ➔
As you reach the first milestone, you are presented with two choices to continue your journey:
Kai was walking the paved path to the estate when Elijah appeared in front of him standing in his path, an impenetrable expression on his face.
Does he know what I have done?
Making use of Acting, Kai tried to behave casually. Nothing was wrong. He smirked at the pale man. “Did you miss me?”
There was no answer. El...
2023-06-23 15:39:52 +0000 UTC View PostA thick tropical rain enveloped Greenside. The already muddy streets soon turned into a swamp. People hurried to take cover, no one spared a glance at a kid quickly making his way out of town.
The frenetic pitter-patter of thousands of drops of rain covered everything like a blanket. Kai moved like a ghost through the streets heading for t...
2023-06-22 15:18:59 +0000 UTC View PostLooking at the slivers of sky visible through the green canopies overhead, Kai estimated it must be around noon.
He had no appetite but forced himself to eat a few bites anyway. He needed to be at peak performance. He had a few ideas in his head, but reality had the irritating tendency of doing its own thing. On the top of his head, he cou...
2023-06-20 15:27:25 +0000 UTC View PostFury swelled inside of him with a force that surprised even him. A rage he’d forgotten, but never quite unkindled. It had always been there, smoldering beneath the surface.
His fingers softly caressed the knife's edge in his pocket. The source of the greatest sorrows in his life was getting drunk a street over. It wouldn't take much. He ...
2023-06-19 15:12:52 +0000 UTC View PostAuthor's note:
I made it in time! Enjoy the chapter :)
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His heart thumped in his chest, Kai ran out of his house. He looked around and ran down the street calling her name. Kea was nowhere to be found.
Panic rising, he continued running without a plan. Each second he didn’t find her was one more ...
2023-06-18 13:56:38 +0000 UTC View PostAfter the long walk through the root maze, his pristine clothes were no more, covered in dirt and sweat. He did his best to clean himself up but didn’t have much success. It was already a great accomplishment he had managed not to tear them on the rough roots. With a good wash, they would turn good as new, hopefully.
The canopy of the gr...
2023-06-16 14:57:11 +0000 UTC View PostA thousand different thoughts swirled in Kai’s head as he read the notification.
Has that really happened? Are the spirits real? Are they gods or something else?
This discovery changed a lot of things, but, before any of that, he had to take care of a more pressing issue. Elder Soluli was getting impatient as he kept ignor...
2023-06-15 15:00:09 +0000 UTC View PostThe ground was spongy squelching under his bare feet as Kai followed the group into the jungle. It had rained the day before and it showed. The leaves of the trees and shrubbery reflected the few rays of light that made it through the green canopies on their wet surface.
The smells of greenery and earth were intensified by the recent rain....
2023-06-13 15:13:35 +0000 UTC View PostAuthor's notes:
Saturday I changed the currency from dollars (which had been put by default) to euros since I live there and I don't want to pay another percentage to Patreon for the conversion. What this means is that my prices were automatically converted from dollars into euros by Patreon. If you live in Europe this changes absolutely n...
2023-06-12 15:21:53 +0000 UTC View PostAs Moui had predicted, the next day Kea went back to his house to continue the apprenticeship. No one had any idea what had happened and she refused to say anything, only giving vague answers.
From her words, she appeared very interested in hunting, but something must have upset her. When Kai tried to ask her if anything was wrong, she gla...
2023-06-09 15:39:53 +0000 UTC View PostIn the morning Kai discovered the shenanigans of the previous day had not gone unnoticed.
*Ding*
New skill added to the Archive! Persuasion (lv1) – With the right words and gestures you’ll sway people to see the best way. Your way.
He had not expected to unlock another social skill. Not bec...
2023-06-08 15:54:02 +0000 UTC View Post“You want me to take your sister as an apprentice.” Moui's voice made clear what he thought of his request and it wasn’t a yes.
Kai wasn’t deterred. At least it wasn’t the blunt no the hunter had given him when he thought Kai was asking for himself. He could work with a maybe.
Would it really be so terrible to take a wo...
2023-06-06 15:30:01 +0000 UTC View PostThe sun completed almost an entire arc in the sky before Kai left Moui’s house. He continued to try to teach him how to use Mana Manipulation for the whole day. It was one of the most frustrating experiences of his life. The stubborn hunter kept refusing to learn Mana Sense.
The good news was that Kai’s theory that was possible to gain...
2023-06-05 15:31:14 +0000 UTC View PostNo one stopped him during the walk back home. Lost in the experience and discoveries made, Kai soon found himself in front of his door.
Looking at his ugly house, he realized an issue he had not considered. How was he going to explain the kilos of snake meat he had packed in his bag to his mother? He could not tell her the truth of how he ...
2023-06-02 15:38:22 +0000 UTC View PostKai felt somewhat disoriented, his mind floating outside his body. He chose to fight that snake on a whim. As a symbolic step forward.
Oh boy, did he get more than he bargained for. He had not expected the snake to be half as strong. Just a dumb beast, a bonk on the head and it was done.
Muoi gave him a piece of cloth, waking him fro...
2023-06-01 15:32:28 +0000 UTC View PostHearing Muoi’s proposal, Kai didn’t have to think twice. He had long wished for the chance to observe an awakened beast. The hunter said it was only red-tier and young, so it was probably even weaker than him.
“Remember to stay by my side and do what I tell you. Also, mind where you step. You are making too much noise.” Muoi remind...
2023-05-30 15:18:15 +0000 UTC View PostThe next day, Kai rushed his morning exercises. He had convinced uncle Muoi to take him to the outskirts of the Veeryd jungle. More like tricked into agreeing, but those were just semantics.
It was an opportunity to see an expert navigate the infamous jungle safely and he didn’t want to be late.
Just an hour after dawn, Ka...
2023-05-29 15:35:48 +0000 UTC View PostAs I've anticipated, I opened a Discord server. If your Patreon is linked to your discord you'll receive an automatic invite.
Otherwise, here is the link: https://discord.gg/K3jJG2N3
I'm open to any suggestions to improve the discord channel.
2023-05-27 12:57:28 +0000 UTC View PostAuthor's note: I'll try to set up a discord this weekend. If you see a post it will be for that. It's still a work in progress, so I make no promises. In any case, it will only be opened for Patreon members for now.
Thank you all for the comments, here is today's chapter, enjoy.
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It took two more days...
2023-05-26 15:23:04 +0000 UTC View PostFinally, it was over. Kai was almost dancing on his feet as he got home. Three new books were held firmly in his arms, 2 silvers and change in his pockets. He said goodbye and thank you to uncle Muoi and knocked on his door with a smile. It didn’t last long.
Alana opened the door. He barely had time to put down his books when his mother ...
2023-05-25 13:31:43 +0000 UTC View PostAs Kai wrestled with the bait poison, the day proceeded slowly and yet too fast.
During each brewing session, time seemed to slow to a crawl, as his mind worked in overdrive to solve problems. Trying to improve the quality of the final result and desperately searching for new ways to increase his efficiency.
As his skills got better,...
2023-05-23 14:47:39 +0000 UTC View PostAuthor's note:
I added a pdf if anyone reading it there. Thank you all for the comments and support.
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Waking up in a good mood the next day, Kai was pleased to notice it was barely an hour after dawn. His mana was also completely full.
Yesterday had gone splendidly, but he was happy this would...
2023-05-22 15:12:27 +0000 UTC View PostTurning in his bed, Kai raised his arm over his eyes to cover them. He wanted to keep sleeping. Opening his eyes, a glimmer of light was filtering through his window. He had purposely left it open to wake up at the first light of day.
Strange. The window looks more closed than how I left it…
His eyes shot open. His mother ...
2023-05-19 15:06:09 +0000 UTC View PostA few hours past noon Kai got home. Outside his house the improvised festival was still going strong. People were laughing, eating street food and generally having a good time.
He wished he could join them too, but he had no time to spare. He was not going to get another chance to earn so much money anytime soon. He might finally be able t...
2023-05-19 14:45:08 +0000 UTC View PostFollowing Reishi as he led the way to the cargo hold. Kai soon noticed the higher mana density on board, similar to that of Virya’s estate. Activating Mana Sense he tried to take a peek at the Fortuna. Maybe get a glimpse of the enchantments.
The boards of the ship lit up like a Christmas tree. Intricate runes and mana channels all aroun...
2023-05-19 13:43:42 +0000 UTC View Post