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Chapter 148 - Doubts
https://www.patreon.com/file?h=94147697&i=16858328--------The Ventura was moored at the pier extending two dozen meters from land. Little beyond a line of wooden buildings swarmed with people began without apparent end. Their loud bustle washed over him.Three other vessels and a fleet of countless boats floated around ...
Chapter 147 - Past and Present
https://www.patreon.com/file?h=94083679&i=16844577-------------Ventura leaned in with a smile too white on her red lips. Two blonde curls escaped from her pink feathered hat, framing her face in a way that must not be a coincidence.“Don’t worry, hon’. It’s normal to be a little afraid, but this is an easy journ...
Chapter 146 - Departure
Author's notes: I'm really happy so many enjoyed Flynn's pov, I always have a lot of fun writing from a different perspective. And yes, Kai's a bit self-absorbed. Try to be understanding he suffers from MC's syndrome, and there is no cure.I also heard your petitions about the supposed truthteller. R...
Chapter 145 - Linked Fates
https://www.patreon.com/file?h=93838928&i=16778451--------Why didn’t I say something?Flynn raked a hand through his hair, ripping through any tangles in his brown curls. Not a wince. Without glancing at his fingers, he let the proof of his inner panic disappear on the cobblestones. He casually strolled down the stree...
Chapter 144 - The Path Forward
Author's notes: 2.8k words :)PDF: https://www.patreon.com/file?h=93700519&i=16733949----------Kai sneaked a glance at the boy walking beside him, Flynn was being unusually quiet.Should I have asked how he’s doing?Noticing him looking, Flynn flashed a smile at him. “Do I have something on my face, or are you jus...
Chapter 143 - The Investigation
https://www.patreon.com/file?h=93636012&i=16733917---------“My connections inside the council have been quite tight-lipped, so I don't have the full picture of the investigation.” Reishi was uncharacteristically serious, not the hint of a smile on his pale blue features.“Despite their official response, the R...
Chapter 142 - Paranoia
https://www.patreon.com/file?h=93471921&i=16685300-------“Something’s wrong?” Moui asked, his stern visage looked down at him. The man was too perceptive.“I’m just tired,” Kai gave a weak smile and continued to walk. He let his gaze wander over the fields like a bored child, careful not to watch any person ...
Chapter 141 - Favorite Uncle
https://www.patreon.com/file?h=93417387&i=16674587--------“Why? What are you planning?” Moui peered down at him with a stubborn frown.“So, that’s a yes,” Kai grinned. “I knew I could count on you, Uncle. Come on, let’s go, you need to show me your wonderful skills.”Not waiting for a response, Kai stroll...
Chapter 140 - Profession Skills
https://www.patreon.com/file?h=93296665&i=16650954--------High on the benefits of his new profession, Kai was in high spirits, almost floating. Mana Child was everything he had hoped and more.From its description, he had worried the profession would be centered around developing his magic like a student or scholar, wit...
Chapter 139 - Mana Child
https://www.patreon.com/file?h=93235628&i=16639982--------The Guide didn’t give him any time to prepare. As Kai made his decision, the glowing mana veins throughout his body began to flow faster. The sparse ambient essence inside the bedroom streamed into his body on its own.What…?Kai observed the whole phenomenon ...
Chapter 138 - Pick One
Author's notes: This chapter contains the professions again (about 500 words worth of blood and sweat) so I made it almost 3.4k words to make up for it. I'll wait for your thank you card for Christmas <3https://www.patreon.com/file?h=93069108&i=16599509--------The midday sun made sea crests sparkle like diamond...
Chapter 137 - Truth and Ignorance
https://www.patreon.com/file?h=93012315&i=16600027----------Flynn cleared his throat to announce his presence before approaching the desk. “I’ve finished to copy and organize last year's reports on fishermen's accidents, sir.”The officer jolted awake opening his eyes wide and sitting up straighter. He was...
Kai’s Profession Choices
Author's Notes:WARNING: There won't be any chapter today. I had to squeeze my brain cells dry to write Kai's choices and then some; plotting book 3 on top of that wasn't possible to a level I was satisfied with. I'll take one day off to scheme my plans for the future of the story and come back on Th...
Chapter 136 - Forward
https://www.patreon.com/file?h=92825758&i=16559559----------The smell of blood wafted over her, Valela stood on the elevated platform, unblinking. Down below, the judge read the list of crimes of the next convict in a loud, cold voice. Pirating, pillaging, murder, and two dozen minor offenses.The sentence was always th...
Chapter 135 - The Future
2.8k today! Sorry for the late updates. I usually aim for 10k each week, but there were so many things to fit now that we're so close book 2 that this week and the last I went well over that.PDF if you want to see colors: https://www.patreon.com/file?h=92660193&i=16517150------In little more than a month since he r...
Chapter 134 - The Offer
https://www.patreon.com/file?h=92600265&i=16505065-------Kai stared at the floating scroll, reading the words again and again to be sure he understood them correctly. His heart pumped in his chest, any trace of exhaustion was banished from his head.Since there was a way to break the First Seal ahead of time, he knew th...
Chapter 133 - The Path Ahead
Author's notes: This one is 2.9k words. I was still tired from yesterday and it didn't want to end.https://www.patreon.com/file?h=92475814&i=16482465--------Kai squeezed his eyes shut, covering them with an arm. Noise and light chipped away at his slumber. He wanted to cling on to the dream just a little longer...
Chapter 132 - Night of Blood
WARNING: For Orange Tier next chapter on Friday, I'll skip Thursday to plot book 3Author's notes: Yes, this chapter took a while, and yes, it ended up being 3,4k words. Sue me!Hope you enjoy it :)https://www.patreon.com/file?h=92409198&i=16469986---------Zerith swung his sword, cleaning the enchanted blade from...
Chapter 131 - Desperate Confrontation
Author's notes: Another longer chappie, I hope you enjoy ;)Who'll live and who'll die?https://www.patreon.com/file?h=92238374&i=16434030------His sister’s screams covered the whispers of Hallowed Intuition warning him of the danger. Kai was about to dart into the building when Flynn grabbed his arm.“You...
Chapter 130 – Chaos and Flames
https://www.patreon.com/file?h=92170980&i=16418942-------With people frantically running around, no one paid attention to two more kids. The wind had spread dark smoke clouds over the farmland, the last dying embers were put out by teams of farmers.The humid climate of the archipelago must have stopped the fire from go...
Chapter 129 - Dusk
Author's notes: Forgot to tell you yesterday, but on Sunday Europe moved their timezone one hour to take advantage of the light in winter. So, if you live in the heathen countries that don't follow this arbitrary rule, you'll get updates an hour later than usual.I'm still working on becoming the dictato...
Chapter 128 - Escape
Author's notes: This chappie is almost 3k, took a while to finish. I hope you enjoy it :)https://www.patreon.com/file?h=91959474&i=16377841-------With the effects of the drug burned out of his body, a veil had been lifted off his mind. Free from the shackles, his thoughts dashed among two dozen worries and consider...
Chapter 127 - Good Intentions
https://www.patreon.com/file?h=91780872&i=16378451---------The team of disruptors had already left the outpost to set fire to the prearranged locations. All the Republic‘s attention would be on them to prevent the fire from spreading, running them around town chasing ghosts.All the while the true threat came from the...
Chapter 126 - Sacrifice
https://www.patreon.com/file?h=91718964&i=16318773---------Muffled mutters buzzed in the back of his mind, too faint and confused to make anything out.Give me a hint. What do you want me to do?Hallowed Intuition refused to give him a straight answer, so Kai turned toward the only person who might know. “What’s goin...
Chapter 125 - Compromises
https://www.patreon.com/file?h=91589074&i=16295012--------“No, not her,” Kai couldn’t believe his ears. After moving to Sylspring, he swore not to sell her even the scraps of his cauldron. And yet, here she was, stalking out of the shadows to steal his wealth.“Why not?” Reishi took another sip of his tea. He ...
Chapter 124 - The Joy of Mass Production
Link PDF: https://www.patreon.com/file?h=91523480&i=16281082-------Kai stood in front of his lab, his hand dithering an inch from the lock, key firmly in his grip. He had already sent word of his return to Reishi, which left little doubt about the identity of the two glowing figures waiting inside.No way to avoid it. I...
Chapter 123 - Perfect Plans
Link PDF: https://www.patreon.com/file?h=91358046&i=16245170-----------Kai double-checked that the bathroom door was locked. He had to jump to pull the blue curtain with crashing waves over the small window. Not that I mattered since it faced the wooden planks of another building.Admittedly, this wasn’t how he imagin...
Chapter 122 - Annoying Meddlers
Author's notes: Looks like Patreon broke the italics again. Don't ask me how O_ohttps://www.patreon.com/file?h=91294986&i=16245880-------“They left?” Kai didn’t have to fake his confusion with the captain showing up out of the blue.Zerith's measuring gaze never wavered from him. “You didn’t know?...
Chapter 121 - Starting a Business
PDF link: https://www.patreon.com/file?h=91164905&i=16211789--------“I can’t focus on the brewing process standing on a chair,” Kai anticipated the objection. “And putting the cauldron on the floor would be too low.”Alchemy required careful and precise movements. Manipulating his mana over such a large cauldr...
Chapter 120 - New Heights
Author's notes: Feeling almost 100% again.Some people pointed out that the pdf link would be more convenient at the beginning of the chapter:https://www.patreon.com/file?h=91099060&i=16190018------“Congratulations,” Kai shoved the word out of his throat. Now that he knew where to look, the signs were obvious.Th...
