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Chapter 793 - Nevermore: Super Secret Meeting
🕑 Added 2023-11-20 11:33:19 +0000 UTCArtemis could admit she had been too hasty in her actions when she decided to head toward Nevermore immediately. She at least had the clarity of mind to go and ask Nature’s Attendant to come along, knowing he had his C-grade granddaughter currently participating in the C-grade portion of the World Wonder. What she hadn’t known before asking was that the Chosen of the Malefic Viper and his granddaughter were in a party together, making the second-in-command to Yggdrasil very interested in going.
Originally, she had only planned to go and stick close to Nevermore, so she was around once the Chosen of the Viper was done with the World Wonder, as she doubted she could enter and get any information. Trying to learn more about him would be difficult, considering he was the Chosen of a Primordial, but maybe she could get lucky there if she had Nature’s Attendant with her.
When she arrived and was told by Nature’s Attendant that the Wyrmgod himself had invited them to enter a special viewing area, she got excited… only to find out it wasn’t just the Wyrmgod there. Not only was the Malefic Viper present, but even the Wargod Valdemar was there for some reason. Three Primordials gathered in one place was an incredibly rare happening and only really ever took place around peak-level system events.
However, despite this, the “meeting,” if you could even call it that, seemed incredibly casual. Too casual. To the level where it was suspicious. The last time she heard, the Malefic Viper and Valdemar were in conflict due to the rising star Yip of Yore, a god who truly did have the right to claim himself to stand among the other beings at the pinnacle as far as she was concerned.
Yet Artemis saw Valdemar and the Viper interact casually, though there was some tension. No bloodlust, though, meaning they didn’t give off the sense they wanted to kill one another. She didn’t display her surprise, though, but just kept quiet and tried to not attract too much attention while internally cursing her decision to come. There was no doubt in her mind that if other gods saw this scene, it would cause quite an uproar, so she couldn’t help but wonder if bigger plans were at play. Nature’s Attendant also gave her a subtle warning.
“You may see some things that perplex you, but it would be best to keep it to yourself. In due time, all truths will be revealed, but till then, your thoughts are not to be shared, alright?” he asked her in a friendly tone that Artemis knew was very much a warning. One she quite frankly didn’t need.
Who the fuck was she to risk messing up some plans or plots that involved several Primordials? She didn’t belong in the room at all, and she knew it. The only one with raw power roughly rivaling her own was Minaga, but comparing the two of them was a laughable endeavor. Minaga had hundreds of clones who were stronger than Artemis, and even if he wasn’t at the level of Primordials, his unique ability made him someone who could stand tall by their side.
Artemis wasn’t. She was weak in comparison. She felt small sitting in a room surrounded by titans of the multiverse, with her own strength still a step away from becoming a Godqueen. Meanwhile, all the other gods around had ascended beyond the circles of divinity.
She had honestly expected to be thrown out at some point but was allowed to stay. A decision she slowly began to regret the more time. Shortly after Nature’s Attendant and she arrived, two more Primordials also joined them. What’s more, they were two of the most famous and influential ones in all of the multiverse due to the utterly massive factions they controlled.
Both the Risen and the Holy Church were more powerful than the Pantheon of Life, and not by a little either. Their two leaders, the Blightfather and Holy Mother, were also absolutely unapproachable beings for someone like her.
It wasn’t getting any better when the Blightfather directly questioned why Artemis was here.
“Since we are talking about how great this reunion is… why is she here?” the Blightfather asked, staring directly at Artemis, making a shiver run down her spine, as she felt like the god could kill her with a mere thought. Even the life energy within her acted up, meeting a far more powerful polar opposite of itself.
Despite how precarious the situation was, she actually saw this as a chance. In all honesty, while she wanted to figure out more about the Chosen of the Malefic Viper, going to Nevermore was probably overkill. She could always find him after he was done and approach him then; she had just been too hasty in her decision-making.
So, if she took this chance to excuse herself, using the justification that she was showing respect to the Primordial, she could-
“Someone who was allowed to be here, same as you,” Nature’s Attendant spoke up for her. While Artemis certainly appreciated it, she did scold herself for missing her chance to get the hell out of there.
At least Nature’s Attendant rebuttal did make them stop bothering her… except for Minaga, who suddenly skirted over and was a lot more interested in talking to her than any of the Primordials.
“You’re here because of Jake, right?” he asked with a sly smirk. “You know… while there were recordings in that information package of yours, I got several times more in my personal stash from when he did my labyrinth. Interested?”
Artemis wanted to reject him and try to attract as little attention as possible… but… she was also curious, and it wasn’t like she could just leave now, as that would make Nature’s Attendant look bad after standing up for her. Also, when a figure like Minaga was offering, you really shouldn’t reject him. Nope, definitely not.
“What do you have?” she asked a bit tentatively as Minaga’s smirk turned into a grin.
“Whatever your heart desires…” he said as he turned to telepathy. “Or, well, the next best thing, as I can’t bring Jake himself.”
Artemis kept her cool and entirely ignored the last part as she gladly began browsing his lengthy catalog of recordings, though she did notice most of the recordings had some odd names. For some reason, they were filled with expletives complaining about Jake’s Bloodline… which only made her all the more interested in seeing them.
Things from there calmed down for a little while, even when a steady influx of other gods began arriving, having been attracted by the five Primordials who had gathered. She couldn’t blame them, and it was nice that she wasn’t the only god on the weaker side… though she did remain sitting with the non-representative gods even after others arrived.
As weeks of waiting turned to months, Artemis began to focus most of her efforts on her main body, which was training in her divine realm. Everyone present was just waiting for something to happen as the room filled with gods was eerily silent, most of those who did communicate using telepathy. She also spoke to some people from the other factions, and unsurprisingly, this impromptu gathering turned into a diplomatic meeting of sorts between many large divine factions. Factions that usually wouldn’t meet were suddenly gathered in an entirely neutral setting, with nothing better to do, so they made use of this time.
Nearly two years after she arrived, the silence was broken by Minaga.
“Oh, Jake is done with the Test of Character Challenge Dungeon now!”
Instantly, everyone tuned into their avatars. Artemis found it a bit funny when she saw the momentary confusion on the faces of most gods until they realized who Jake was, and she also noticed how the confusion lingered for many, likely because Minaga used Jake’s name and not just his title as the Viper’s Chosen.
“Indeed he is,” the Malefic Viper responded, everyone now truly perking up.
“His review was pretty harsh, though,” Minaga continued. “Harsh, but fair.”
More confusion spread in the room, but Artemis instantly understood after having seen all of Minaga’s recordings. Recordings that had only made her more curious than ever about Jake. His entire demeanor was odd for a mortal, and he had zero change in behavior after realizing Minaga was a god - the same as with her own image in the Colosseum. For him to give reviews on a Challenge Dungeon was entirely in character, though she did wonder if it was smart to criticize the Wyrmgod. She knew he cared more about the Test of Character than any other Challenge Dungeon, after all.
Valdemar then also spoke up, asking what they were waiting for… only for the Wyrmgod to respond with “very well.”
Very well, what?
Artemis wondered what he was up to and what he meant as an odd thought struck her. No… he can’t be serious. That could kill him or cause some sort of permanent damage; surely he wouldn’t-
A teleportation circle appeared off to the side of the large room, the heads of every god whipping over there as a recognizable form appeared a few seconds later. This newcomer stood entirely still as sharp eyes reminiscent of a beast that hid behind a wood-like mask quickly scanned the room. Artemis felt his gaze pause on her for a brief moment before it continued to take in everyone present.
For a mortal to appear in a room filled with dozens of gods, including five Primordials and Nature’s Attendant… one would expect him to fall to his knees instantly if he even managed to stay conscious. Even if he did have a Bloodline that made him capable of resisting auras, the sheer accumulated power present should be enough to suppress even that. Also, if he somehow was capable of remaining standing, he should at least kneel out of respect, right?
Perhaps the shock of seeing him just stand there for several seconds was why no one spoke up. After nearly five seconds, Jake raised a hand and scratched the back of his head as he looked perplexed.
“Did I pick the wrong prompt? Wait, I’m not intruding on some super secret meeting or something, right?”
--
Yeah… Jake was genuinely unsure if he had picked the wrong prompt. Did the system bug out or something, allowing him to arrive in a room full of gods? Well, based on the slight smirk on the dragonkin god’s face, who he recognized as the person who had been observing him all throughout his time in Nevermore – meaning he was probably the Wyrmgod – Jake chose to bet on this happening, being entirely purposeful.
As for what purpose? Hell if he knew, he just picked the [redacted] options as it seemed interesting, and he got the feeling that selecting it wouldn’t be a bad thing. What his instincts hadn’t warned him about was how awkward it would be to suddenly have so many people staring at him at once… but hey, he saw some familiar faces in the crowd, too.
Villy, Nature’s Attendant, and Minaga were all people he had met before, while he had kind of met Valdemar and Artemis through his vision using Path of the Heretic-Chosen and, of course, during the Colosseum of Mortals. Artemis naturally being the one he had gotten to know the best during their time in the Colosseum, and based on the odd look she gave him, Jake would put his money on her being fully aware of what her image had done and said.
Anyway, Jake’s spontaneous question hung in the air for a few seconds as no one quite seemed to know what to answer. After a bit, the silence was finally broken as a huge laugh echoed through the room. A very familiar laugh Jake had heard within the arena many times both before, during, and after their fights.
Before Jake could react, a figure appeared beside him and threw his arm over Jake’s shoulder, though it definitely looked awkward with Valdemar, who was way taller than Jake.
“A secret meeting you’re now invited to!” Valdemar yelled as he threw intrigued looks at Jake, almost expecting some kind of response.
“Okay?” Jake just asked, looking at the bearded god as he felt the arm resting on his shoulders, entirely unsure what to do or say. It felt like a mountain was slightly touching him, and at any moment, it could fall down and flatten him into a pancake. But he didn’t really feel any fear as he didn’t feel any intent to kill from the Primordial.
“You’re really okay, huh?” Valdemar muttered, his voice a mix between surprised and happy. “Good! Good! You really are an interesting one! I would have been very disappointed if the one who managed to beat my image turned into a babbling mess just by meeting the real thing!”
“Well, glad to not disappoint, I guess,” Jake muttered, as his mind was preoccupied with considering a lot of other things. He felt the many gods within the room observing him carefully, trying to gauge different things. He felt the barrage of presences wash over him at all times, nobody intentionally trying to suppress him, but all of them nevertheless bearing down on him. It was the natural suppression of grades, and while Jake felt it, he didn’t really “feel” it. He was just aware of it.
What he also felt from all their auras was the surprise when Valdemar said Jake had beaten his image. Nobody said anything, though. Many seemed to now also realize why Valdemar was there, including Jake himself, of course.
“Oh, and thanks for the fight, though I guess it wasn’t actually you,” Jake continued with a heartfelt smile and nod. “It was fun.”
Valdemar’s eyes opened wide for a second as he smiled even wider and began laughing out loud. He continued for a few seconds before he stopped and leaned down. “You do know I want a rematch, right?”
The words were clearly a joke, but Jake smiled and met Valdemar’s eyes. “Maybe later. I should at least become a god first, or it wouldn’t really be any fun, now would it?”
“No, no, it wouldn’t,” Valdemar answered as he nodded, clearly happy with the response. He then turned his gaze toward the Malefic Viper as he raised his voice. “Hey, Vilas. You found yourself quite a nice Chosen, eh?”
“I am not one to complain, though I do raise an issue with you being all buddy-buddy with him. How about you let off a bit and show some basic decorum? As you said, that’s my Chosen, not yours,” the Viper answered in a calm tone. Jake felt the slightly insidious undertone and couldn’t help but notice how he sounded slightly different from usual. More… malefic?
“You’re right; he is your Chosen,” Valdemar said as he let go of Jake and took a step back before throwing the Viper a slightly taunting smile. “A bit odd, isn’t it? That you have a human as your Chosen?”
“I do not remember there being any rules about the races gods can have as Chosen,” the Malefic Viper responded, his tone still calm but with that odd undertone more underlined than before.
“It’s still a bit of a shame, isn’t it? Wouldn’t it be better if we both stuck to the usual customs?” Valdemar asked loudly.
The Viper’s smile had disappeared by now, and Valdemar continued as he turned to Jake again. “I know you became that damn snake’s Chosen early on your Path, but wouldn’t it be better to stick with a faction that better represents us as humans?”
Jake was momentarily taken aback, as he assumed Valdemar was doing this invitation as part of some kind of scheme with the Viper and wasn’t seriou-
“I’m not really joking... while you are his Chosen, you would also find a home in Valhal if you so desired,”Valdemar casually sent Jake telepathically, throwing him for a loop.
… yeah, alight, Jake should probably just reject him publicly right away and-
“Don’t reject his proposal immediately, but leave your answer ambiguous. Make it look like you are really considering the offer,” Villy sent telepathically.
…
Yeah, alright, things were really a mess already, and Jake was seriously reconsidering his decision to go to [Redacted] without properly considering what that could lead to. He felt the many gazes of the gods upon him, many of them filled with interest as the two Primordials were openly arguing with so many gods as witnesses. Again, it was a bloody mess.
What’s more, Jake hadn’t even gotten to Eversmile, who was hiding in the back, dressed up as some beastfolk god.
Comments
_mori
I wonder how this affects Yip of Yore’s story, or even El’Hakkan’s. It was one thing when Jake seemingly made himself a craftsman with uniquely enticing capabilities, it’s another thing when he’s beaten the image of a Primordial known almost exclusively for his power in combat. Outside of spreading rumors now, it’ll probably be exceedingly hard to convince anyone that El’Hakan could actually stand a chance against Jake, or that Jake won’t go up and join the pinnacle existences eventually
Lawrence Dillon
Supposedly..
edgardo rossi
Today there is a chapter right?
Michael Fannon
Same. Here. Let the F5 rhythm start
Lawrence Dillon
Waiting on the morning chappie
Scott Lyon
Why does Primordial level have to be the end lol. Thats when things get interesting and he has to face off against the ineffable beings from beyond reality.
Red Viking
Ya did this as a reply, not a comment, which is what I guess ya meant to do.
Chris
Somewhat of a random request here, but I'm re listening to the first books on audible and realised it's been ages since we had a stat page for Jake. Any chance for one of those to turn up soon?
JJB4345_80_815
I have NO idea, BUT Jake is only a C-grade and the logical conclusion is following his story through Godhood or maybe even through becoming a Godking/Primordial level threat. I mean, who wouldn't love seeing him off Eversmile? That's the rest of C-grade, then B-grade, then A-grade, THEN S-grade to Godhood and maybe beyond. Or until he gets bored or is unable to continue the story due to external factors or writer's block. IF we are lucky, 10+ books. If not, then less. Who knows, there might be a murder-chicken hiding out in his new house!? He opens the door and Bam! No more chapters and I and every other patron of his will be really sad. Enjoy the ride as long as we can, right?
jb qspam
Alright alright alright…
jb qspam
Pretty sure 1/12 is more than most mortals… Jake ruining any Vegas bookie’s odds.
Zizawah
Given that Jake has met Stormild that would be 8 of 12. .
Swaggernaut77
This is the way
Morgan Loman
7/12 is probably more than most if not all mortals
Morgan Loman
Yes
Ty Cooper
I want Jake to look at all the other Primordials and ask "were you guys picking on Eversmile? I feel bad making him sit in the back." Then busts out laughing.
Ty Cooper
Her next POV is going to be great
austin kutz
Eversmile can probably tell from karma that Jake knows he's there. Jake is perfect at perceiving things, not at hiding what he knows from primordials
austin kutz
No way. Eversmile wouldn't want to be exposed to anyone since that puts a chink in his best armor
austin kutz
"By the way, what's with the lion costume? Why make yourself look like prey?"
austin kutz
Yeah, honestly a moral meeting a primordial is way more impressive than completing a level appropriate dungeon
Numbzy
I like that shroud idea. Imagine him "stealing" a part of Valdamar's power to enable a fake blessing. Like "look, that isn't too hard and I don't know what the big deal is." Then Vilas having to remind Jake that basically no other C Grade is capable of channeling a Primordials power, no matter how little it is.
D375
I'd love to see Jake ask Valdemar if he can call him "Valdy". Valdemar seems like a total bro and might be cool with it. Especially if he thinks it'll encourage Jake to fight him later. It would also be really funny to get the other god's reactions to him giving the single most powerful god a nickname.
I predict a major cliff on Wednesday.
Sean Dawson
I know! Imagine if Jake spoke to her at the beginning! She would go from trying to not stand out to being the center of attention in an instant ruining all she worked for in the months waiting.😂
Andrew Livermore
How many books is he thinking of doing
kry
This chapter was a blast. I couldn’t be happier with how it’s going. The Artemis pov was very fun
kry
This is exactly how I want it to go
Athyrium
I'm betting Jake will be absolutely instrumental in bringing them back, but it's going to be a complete and total accident, Jake will just be in Villy's realm and get a gut feeling he should push some orgin juice into the monuments or something like that, and totally wreck billions of years worth of plans.
Bobby B
The Primordials stick together. You come at one and you will get a lot more than you bargained for. Yip is in for a very bad time.
Bobby B
Oh yeah!! This should be good. I think Jake will let Eversmile know he recognizes him but keep it to himself. The Artemis interplay will be interesting also. TFTC
Athyrium
Does Jake get an achievement when he meets all 12 primordial? Because he's getting close now....
Adam Ferrebee
Normally I wouldn't comment but I really hope Jake calls out ever smile and every single God doesn't know he is there proving that perception is the best stat.
Mike
damn this is getting good.... i was slogging through the nevermore chapters until the Colosseum chapters and now im like hurry up i need my Malefic One fix!!!!
JJB4345_80_815
Thanks for the chappy! MORE PLEASE! I will be thankful this week for the 3 chapters (M, T, & W) given unto us, and I hope that they all take place in the God room and stuff gets done. 👍 With ALL of the mentions about how gods were okay having their images used in Nevermore BECAUSE of the Karmic ties that would bind them to up and comers, and how having so many Primordials clumped together would alter Karma, it would have made NO SENSE if Eversmile HADN'T been hanging around. Heck, he should have an avatar permanently stationed in Nevermore! These next couple of chapters should be fun/chaotic/universe altering!!!
Alex Cox
Only way I see that working is if he's a heretic for both
Austin Richins
Perfect opportunity for Jake and Villy to troll on the other gods.
Luke Scheffe
“Damn, really putting me on the spot there, trying to make me decide in front of six primordials and hundreds of lesser gods. What do you think, Eversmile? Can I get a better offer from someone else?”
JJB4345_80_815
Villy has EVERY reason to keep Jake growing until he can possibly use his Origin manipulation to bring them back. But think of the timeline... He won't be able to do that PROBABLY until Jake reaches Godhood. You can BET that by that time Jake won't be weak and Villy would be hesitant to damage his relationship/kill Jake to get back what he lost. Villy is greedy, he'd want his cake and eat it too. Villy has also shown he protects those he trusts (Duskleaf mainly). Only if Villy thought that the ONLY WAY was to sacrifice Jake to bring back his loved ones would he even consider it. He would also be wise enough to realize that he would have a hard time looking his loved ones in the eyes knowing that it came at the betrayal of a FRIEND.
John Grizzly
Would love if Jake pointed out eversmile instead of answering this political face off. Whoch then becomes a bigger thing because no one else knew eversmile was with them until he points it out. Which becomes a bigger conundrum until he excuses himself and flirts with artemis fr fr
Red Viking
Jake just casually seeing Eversmile, when Villy can't.
JJB4345_80_815
*chef's kiss* What another great idea to tease Villy! "Yeah, usually being Villy's chosen I get these visions about how great he is... EXCEPT for this one time where you whooped his @$$ and I actually upgraded a skill of mine from you whooping his @$$. I knew right then that IF I ever got the opportunity to switch sides I should AT LEAST listen!!!"
JJB4345_80_815
*chef's kiss*
Micah Molina
Yea, those are good bits!
JJB4345_80_815
Please use this experience of moving and unpacking and all of the stress within as a muse for your writing. Heck! You could turn it into a Nevermore floor, helping a B grade move, how exciting! Fights could break out between Jake and the Sword Saint because SOMEONE forgot the beer! Okay, I might need to seek the help of a professional out...
JJB4345_80_815
"Besides Jacob, though, ya got a lot of crappy employees. I also hear that career advancement is frowned upon and it's automatically expected for your employees to give up their lives for your company. How have you been able to stay in business this long?"
Samot0423
Congrats on the move!
Vyle
it's already over he got an evaluation and rewards.
JJB4345_80_815
The two responses above answered better than I could, BUT what I would like to see is if Jake went "That sounds like a great offer... BUT I don't want to be too hasty and needlessly limit myself, considering that there's more Primordials around, plus Minaga. Maybe there are OTHER offers on the table, too..." Imagine the chaos!!! *Rubs hands together maniacally* MUWAHAHA!!!
Andrew K
He can't do it for real (barring death or breaking the one blessing rule), but he might be able to abuse Shroud of the Primordial to fake having Valdemar's blessing instead of Villy's.
Ty Cooper
I hope he makes a joke about Eversmile hiding away from the other Primordials.
Jeff
Who's up for a game of... Where's Wally
ItWasIDIO!!
The only kinda trouble Jake can actually get into politics
Kirivina
Ohh! That would be Hilarious! Yes please!
kyle
Well that would be the natural progression.... except not all the primordials so much as just more gods in line 🤣
Nicolas Coons
I love all these 'Jake casually ruining Eversmiles hiding' bits
Daniel Hogan
I assume Villy doesn't know for sure, but will act under the knowledge it's likely he is there.
Numbzy
He can't. Remember he literally can't renounce his blessing and neither can Vilas. There was a whole thing about the only ways to break it was Jake's death, Vilas' death or Jake becoming a God.
Daniel Hogan
I'm wondering if this isn't the setup we are thinking, and they are actually intending to make Yip/the universe think he won. Imagine the power he would get from the legend who slayed the maleficent viper.. A shiny new weapon for the primordials to point at their true aim?
Andrew K
Seems like being chosen of two gods at once is a bit much even for Jake. . .but if he did manage it, would be funny if there was a plot thread of trying to be *every* primordial's chosen.
Josh Fulk
If anything I hope Jake says something to the viper so the viper can choose if he wants to reveal it or not.
VirtSecurity
Jake doing Jake things and going with his gut and blowing others expectations out of the water. Just waiting until his perception is so high that he can read through System [redacted] prompts and see through dimensional barriers. Because that will most likely be a thing since Perception is such an OP stat for him.
Doctordirt
I think you're underestimating Jake's ability to see people by their origin.
Corwin Amber
'yeah, alight' alight -> alright
Caelum
Jake's going to become Vald's champion as part Villy's plan. It will seem like a major blow to Villy and will make Yip believe Villy lost a major piece on the board
Micah Molina
What a great chapter! You know Villy has put himself in contention for my favorite character. Idk, if many remember but during his second congregation, where it was only gods, Villy gave a fiery speech. Where he said, "the 93rd is the Era of the Order of the Malefic Viper..." and to himself added, "... and Jake Thane". He seems to be using this surprise opportunity to make Jake the center of the story narrative pushing Yip out. That while Yip of Yore is a dangerous threat, the true conflict is Valdemar. And Valdemar is using Yip to steal Jake. At least it's a narrative for those who are pro-Villy, pro-Primordial, or just anti Yip to grab onto. Pushing Yip out as a main protagonist or antagonist. Which makes me wonder, we first heard about Yip from Villy. I'm wondering if the favor owed by Eversmile from taking William's body, was immediately cashed in, by getting him to setup Yip from the beginning?
Davan Krueger
I would say how the system says it's impossible but it would be hella funny if Jake gets a Transcendence to be like yeah take another Blessing
James Faulkner
Tftc!
Michael Fannon
No way there isn't a massive cliff on Wednesday.
everything about this comment is gold, literally better every sentence, well said
RonGAR
Whoa... didn't expect this. A Verrryyy nice twist. I wonder if it means his test is over? Or if he is going to get points for making either 'peace or being the tipping point of an all-out war between the gods? (Or at least a few primes)
Am I the only one who thinks that Jake can only see/sense Eversmile because Eversmile wants it? Clearly it's a plot or test of his
Rishain
only because half this chpater is a retelling the the last 2 chapters
Daniel is ŁØNE
I need a Jake and Artemis conversation, I also need Jake to point out Eversmile right before he leaves for the chaos factor of that alone. Also, where is big sis Umbra I really want her to be friends with Jake since they are bound to become practice buddies.
David Thomas
Well lucky for us (and the new house!) the cliff won’t be til weds.! So huzzah I guess!
Paul1441
It’s a tough balance, the story is from Jake’s timeline perspective. The idea of nevermore sounds cool in concept, but it takes the characters out of the overarching new era politics for 40 years of eventful stuff. I wouldn’t want to just get “then nevermore happened these are the results” but the story certainly suffers.
Vega
I hope, with a small mean portion of my heart, that the size of the cliff hanger tomorrow is inversely proportional to how close your house sits to a cliff.
There could be prompt (as above mentioned) to get second blessing (possible?) But also -> friends don't do stuff like that to each other So maybe if viper would agree that he would accept but that would require truce and alliance with Jake being personal union link .... :D Valdemar being as a friend ...? ha! that would be fun :D
PatienceHoney
TFTC For US readers, not having chapters to ease our family tribulations over the holiday weekend is going to be hard. But, good luck with your move and enjoy your new home!
Jack
It would be so funny if jake just says that it's amazing that 6 primordials gathered and then left and just watch the panic from the gods trying to work out who is eversmile
DiscoDame
It feels like the story has been spinning it's wheels lately. I really am looking forward to this Jake/Gods party a lot. I love this stuff more then any combat. But this chapter has so little of it I feel like nothing happened. I hope next chapter doesn't have more recap and just gets into it.
Ansordia
Poor Eversmile can't hid for shit against Jake... I'm intressted in if Villy knows he is there, like it has been mentioned before even he (Villy) would be hard pressed to find Eversmile if he wants to hide.. And considering he is supposedly "spying" for Yip I'd really like a POV from our dear eversmile but I think we won't get one wouldn't really be "proper" if the most mysterious "antagonist" (not really) inner thoughts would be made public
Craig
2 words. Fucking brilliant. I love Valdemar and i knew eversmile would be there!!
Areshan
As funny as would be if Jake outs eversmile, that seems like a absolutely terrible idea.
jazz
Weekend chapters 🤔
Tommy
Since eversmile is clearly a knobhead I reckon he’s only hiding to see if Jake will be able to sense him, so he can get a better read on his abilities. Jake should tell villy telepathically but not mention anything out loud, keep some thing secret
Star
I am seriously interested in next chapter. Jake and diplomacy... not always go together well.
PatienceHoney
Proving perception is the best stat!!
Alex R
A decision she slowly began to regret the more time. -> the more time she spent in Nevermore. “I’m not really joking... while you are his Chosen, you would also find a home in Valhal if you so desired,”Valdemar -> Space between " and Valdemar
Drendude
"She had honestly expected to be thrown out at some point but was allowed to stay. A decision she slowly began to regret the more time." The more time passed, maybe?
kyle
Yesssss!
kyle
I think that if you have lived for trillions of years you see everything as a means to an end....that being said I definitely think Jake will at least play a role in bringing them back at least in some form!
kyle
Now he just needs to get a prompt from the system saying do you accept to be the chosen of Vladimir! He will be first person ever to be chosen of 2 gods 🤣....on a side note there is so much I'd like to see happen at this exchange!
Steven Ramey
I bet the Wyrm god knows since he would have had to allow him in. But meh even if not
kiwi
lmao, this went almost exactly how I expected it to
Beardo
I would have loved a scene where Jake passed out, every God starts arguing and Jake sneaks off to steal their beer and snacks...
AA
Enjoy your house move Zog, but if you leave us on a big cliff I am so going to send you onions as a house warming, so you can cry like the rest of us😭
Anomander Rake
milked the sh*t out of this one zog. no way there's a cliff tomorrow
James Squibb
Tease!
John Balman
LoL ever smile their the entire time LoL 😂, but still hoping for give me a beer comment
mitchell kaiser
But I want MOAR…
Doctordirt
No it's just Jake no one else knows he's there.
Chaotic Chaos
Loved this chapter, these ones are the best. Dropped into the thick of it. I love the casual poaching attempt and I’m excited to see what happens next. Love that ever smile is just chilling in the background.
Doctordirt
Yall really are the masters of complaining
Michael
I am actually holding onto a theory in my head that eversmile's plans have involved Jake since back during the introduction. With how much resources he poured into William just for the rug to be ripped out from under him several times, makes me believe eversmile might have a very very slight inkling of what Jake can potentially become. And with eversmile being a "scholar" and all, it would make no sense for him to not want to try and study Jake at every second with his bloodlines ability to completely disregard him being a shape-shifter, manipulate and bring about primeval origins, defy fate, and have the potential to kill every primordial in the room after proving superiority over valdemar
Dave
Me too. I do think the Artemis portion was maybe a little long, but definitely always interesting to see from other perspectives.
Athena
tftc "… yeah, alight, Jake should" --> "… yeah, alright, Jake should"
hachetnif
Okay I've had these thoughts for a long while and this is the chapter that I'm going to say them I honestly cannot tell if villy is manipulating Jake to do exactly what he wants him to do to fulfill his crazy plans I believe that he considers Jake a friend but I'm also thinking that he would sacrifice him in an instance to get back what he lost and I feel like Jake is being pulled manipulated and subtly guided by villy to become extremely useful to fulfill his plans of resurrecting his loved ones but at the same time I feel like he could be Jake's good friend
1FantasyFanatic
Fun chapter. I hope we get to see the various gods’ opinions on the situation.
Steven Ramey
I keep imagining Jake mentioning the fang of man skill and how he learned it to Valdemar for shits and giggles
Linzey17
Bit more tame then I was expecting the chapter to be.. hopefully Jake calls eversmile out next chapter and starts some action
Mat
Or just goes, “what do you think Eversmile?”
hachetnif
That is totally something Jake would consider if the blessing gave perception he would consider switching over of course then he'll realize that he can't really that's the truth he can't He's locked in his path because of his class of the heretic chosen making him stuck being villy's chosen
NSaaby
THX for the cassual namedrop of Ever smile, XD
S.w.
This!!! lol
Shup Idot
Alternatively, I like these chapters way more than the dungeon crawling chapters so I'm pretty pleased with this one lol.
One Winged Angel
Jake: Eyyo Waldo why you hiding!? *The Entire room(including primordials) looks around confused* Eversmile: Look here you C Grade Fuck......
edgardo rossi
Next chapter Jake is going to ask Valdemar if his blessing gives perception
mitchell kaiser
I love the intrigue in this chapter, also really glad we got to see an Artemis point of view, I hope we get more of that. But this has been my favorite chapter in a while love all the God drama!
Rishain
Not a fan of this chapter I always hate it when you get half a chapter of recap and a quarter chapter of unimportant information just to be left with the cliffhanger I would have rather just a short chapter
Michael Fannon
Most are still trying to process how a C-grade mortal is just able to stand and chill with mutiple primordials while they wouldn't be able to survive trying to do that.
edgardo rossi
I just want Jake to expose eversmile, and take your time we have faith that you will he able to make a devious cliffhanger even on Wednesday
Hunter Thornton
This guy clinks and dragged when he walks
Michael Fannon
So remember a few chapters back when it was explained why Umbra was so interested in Jake? Since he was a natural counter, that means it was a very rare chance for her to grow stronger. I'm wondering with Jake able to just randomly recognize Eversmile, when Villy said he was the greastest at hiding in the multiple, might put Eversmile in the same category as Umbra in wanting Jake to help them grow stronger.
Michael
Gotta love that as per usual, Jake just doesn't give a fuck about the standard decorum of gods and just acts like his usual self (which ends up just causing him more "problems" down the kine), but better yet, truly showing his bloodline doesn't give a fuck about shape-shifting races and just knows cheeky eversmile is creepily hiding in a corner
John Looney
Love the choatic chap thanks zog
Michael Fannon
Love this chapter! Artemis POV, Jake being casual with the most powerful beings in existence including accepting a rematch from Valdemar, and the ending of oh, look, another primordial. *chef's kiss* beautiful. I'd wish you luck with moving, but that is a cursed activity that only breeds misfortune, mayhem, and suffering and any luck given gets turned to bad by default. Hope your trial is quick at least. No more than 2 years to fully unpack.
Steven Myer
Commmmme onnn leaving us on thatttt
Menphy
Thanks for the chapter!
mrthorwahl
Seriously doubt it. Villy outright stated after the hoopla at the Chosen Ceremony that while Jake could notice Eversmile, he couldnt. I doubt anyone other than Jake knows Eversmile is there.
Steven Ramey
I mean even funnier than ever smile showing up is that probably no one but Jake and the couple others know who he is. Oh this chapter was so good. I laughed so much.
Tyler S.
Had a feeling he would show up and best he does in a disguise because y-tf not. Tftc
Owen Kaz
Would be the funniest shit
Darnell Maxwell
Huh, point for all those people that voted Eversmile would show up. Also it's always a joy to see Villy living up to his title as the Malefic Viper.
Eiv
Omg omg omg. 😂😂😂. I love it! This is what makes this book so good. No fighting happening but it makes you so invested on what is happening. ❤️❤️
Tyler S.
Maybe WyrmGod due to it being his place, but i dont think even Villy knows as he didnt know at the announcement
Sean
Lol when is Jake subtle?
Florian
probably also a panicy "why isnt he exploding, whats going on here"
Justus Saucedo
Biggest takeaway is that Eversmile is there and I hope jake blows his cover.
Clint
I want him to be more subtle, like "Wow! Six Primordials coming out to watch me. I'm flattered, guys." (And then just looking humble while people count in their heads.)
Eskil
Thanks for getting back to 0-5 chapther weeks, that has ben bothering me for A while
Olof Karlsson
Thanks for the chapter!
Curtis Cairns
when vlad put his arm around jake all the gods were just like.... he should be exploding right?!?!
Yaldabaoth
🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 I fecking love this Chapter! And aye, best of luck with the move to your new house, m8! That shit is usually always stressful af, eek, so no worries! 😁
Hayden Leech
*Goes up to the holy mother* “Oh! You’re my old bosses new boss. Nice to meet ya. “
JJMand
I had a feeling that creepy bastard would be there as well.
Nikolai Beckel
lmao, Eversmile just sitting in the back like the troll he is.
Frederik
until he gets a trancendence that makes him aware just tu fuck with people 🙂🙃🙂😅
Ivo Wißen
Okay THAT was fire
Lawrence Dillon
Artemis is definitely loosing it right now 😂
Lawrence Dillon
Of course eversmile is the only one who actually wore a costume
Naotsugu97
Jake once again showing off how perception is the best stat. TFTC!
Anthony
So good.... so good... 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾
Wraithy
Poor Jake. It’s like managing overgrown children arguing over a shiny new toy.
Frederik
yes pretty please
Sean
Can Jake just say "Hey Eversmile long time no see!" Please?
Rubeno
Jake is like Abyss. When you look at it it looks back at you I wonder whether at higher levels he will gain ability to perceve anybody looking at him or speaking of him. Only in the safety of your thoughts you are safe from mentioning Jake.
Ethan
Well, drink it back up, don't waste coffee like that
Valhazstromoz
LMFAO I'm loving this shit keep it coming Zogarth
Michael McMahon
Jake chilling in a room full of Primordials and Gods and it just gets casually announced its gonna be a short week. I was nearly off those blood pressure tablets I swear.
Flagestis
That last sentence made me spit out my coffe....
Tim Schillinger
Tftc
Matthias
tftc
Joao Vitor Franca
BROO WTF!!!!!
Ethan
Eversmile, the Waldo of the gods
Detrox
Didn't disappoint! A great chapter.
Ethan
Of course eversmile is there, and I'm willing to bet only Jake and the Wyrmgod realize it. I'm also willing to bet this is all a giant façade to make it seem as if valhal truly is against the viper.
Kurai
I dont think anybody else found Eversmile rite?
Ethan Alexander
Well this is gonna be a clusterfuck
Decibel790
Ohhhh boy. I bet eversmile is gonna make things real interesting.
Myridex
Eversmile is quite the voyeur isn't he?
wave_emoji
There he is.
Isley
good chappie
Asas
Eversmile!! Grand
Joe Woodhouse
TYFTC, and good luck with the house moving!
StuBee3
TFTC and congrats on the new house. 😎
BlackRazaras
Thanks for the chapter and good luck with the moving!
Arrogant Savant
First!
