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Arc Chronicles Interlude: Kaya
Interlude: Princess KayaShe watched as her new prince flew away. The plane he boarded slowly took off from the airport and disappeared over the horizon. Kaya already missed Prince Calixte, he was such a strange and wonderful distraction from her boring, scheduled life. She didn't even know when she was going to see him next. She was sure it was on some schedule that his Office of Secret Intelligence and her Kenpeitai. Her meetings with him would be regulated, just like everything else in her life.For now. One day and one day soon, she would escape the regulation of Oyashima. She would no longer be under the thumb of her people's damnable need to make sure everything was predictable."There goes a very nice young man," her uncle said. Princess Kaya turned to look at him and sure enough, there her uncle was. The room was surrounded by her guards, no one should have been able to enter. She had given them specific orders to allow no one inside.As this colony's governor, her uncle was t
Arc Chronicles Cal - Euph
Euphemia ArcRachel Edgecombe regarded me, in the same way, I regarded her. The two of us were sizing the other up, searching for any weakness. Or at least I was. Her files were impressive, I couldn't deny that, but she was also part of the Office of Secret Intelligence. My father's first and last line of defense. They were masters of shadow work and crafting illusions were part of that work.What if her files were false? A created myth to foster fear of this Rachel Edgecombe figure. It wouldn't be the first time the Office of Secret Intelligence has created such figures, but it would be the first time the OSI created a myth within its own ranks. What would be the point of that? Her records were sealed, no more person would have access to them. It would be pointless.Unless this character was made to intimidate people like me, people who had the power to see her records and have to deal with her. I hoped she wasn't some constructed phantom and at least from the look in her eyes, she d
Arc Chronicles Cal - Euph
Calixte ArcIt felt like months since I was last in the air, but if my calendar is right, then it was hardly more than a couple of weeks. It would be my first time flying, but we weren't being sent out to engage with the New Siberian forces. That would come later, Agent Caron informed me. I asked the general if I could fly and he obliged me.I didn't want to go out with anyone else, much less my team. Not right now. I wanted to be alone to enjoy the open sky and try to relax. Bian and Alphonse had been called away, so I wouldn't have to deal with them. Rolo was out doing patrols in the captured territory. Many of the locals even looked at us as liberators, so it wasn't a hard job from what I hear. Sasha was using some of her leave time, so she wasn't even on base.I thought I had covered everything, but it turns out I forgot two important people. Well, Mireille doesn't fly, so I never considered trying to get around her, and that was a mistake on my part. The general didn't let me tak
Arc Chronicles Cal - Euph
Euphemia Arc"I agree that Corai has the most to gain, but wouldn't it be possible that another power is intervening?" I asked, leaning across the table. "They would assume we would blame Corai.""They would assume correctly, but Corai hopes that we turn our attention elsewhere. That we start looking for other enemies to blame. This has Corai written all over it and I would be willing to bet my life that they're responsible.""You don't have any proof though.""No. Until we investigate and get that proof, I'm afraid this is all speculation. As I said, I would bet my life, and my career, that this is Corai. And that is why you called for this meeting, is it not? Perhaps not to ask for my help, but demand it as the viceroy? Command it as a princess."She got me. "Your record speaks for itself. I'm very impressed. You've been able to root out insurgent and resistance groups across the empire. You've become pretty famous for it.""My skill set goes beyond rooting out rats," Rachel Edgecom
Arc Chronicles Sci-Fi Isekai Preview
The last preview I will be doing. For a completely different isekaiChapter INew York TimesMay 17th, 2024As of the beginning of 2020, coming out of a glob health crisis the likes of which hasn't been seen since the Spanish Flu epidemic of 1919, the world reached an estimated population of 30 billion people. The population increase began in 1989, when the alien ship broke apart over the United States of America and the Soviet Union, raining down pieces on both countries.The result of a failed colonization effort on behalf of a species that we do not even know the name of. Every one of them perished in the crash. From what we have recovered and translated, this species believed the Earth was uninhabited and was going to settle here.The alien ship was over 200 years more advanced than we were. Not only did it jump-start the economy of the two superpowers, medical and agricultural science jumped forwards by leaps and bounds. However, a population of 30 billion people is simply unsust
Arc Chronicles Sci-Fi Isekai Preview Part 2
I know I said only one chapter and I didn't mean to lie. This was originally a part of chapter one, but the chapter was getting too long, so I divided it up. I will only be posting part one and two of chapter one.Chapter I Part Two"Are you feeling alright?" Riley asked. If she didn't have to watch the road while we pulled into the city, I was sure she would be looking at me.Was I okay? No. Someone I ended up in a stranger's car, getting teleported from my apartment. Not just around the corner or even on the other side of the state, but a whole new country. A country that I've never heard of. Acadia was a French colony, as far as I was aware. A colony that hadn't existed since the eighteen hundreds."I don't know," I admitted, watching the road. "What's Acadia?""... The United Republics of Acadia, Eryn. It's the country we live in.""Where is that?""What do you mean?""What continent are we on?""West Artemis.""There's no continent called Artemis." Much less one with a direct at
Arc Chronicles Interlude: Court Painter
Interlude: Court PainterAdolph Hitler was not having a good day. Which wasn't unusual, considering his occupation. Granted, his occupation paid the bills and they paid very well. Being the personal painter of Empress Louise would do that. His wallet and his bank account were stuffed full. For the first time in his life, his wallet was fat. Very fat.Not only did he live in the capital of one of the most powerful empires on the planet. It controlled lands all over the world, and on every continent. The apartment he could afford because of her patronage was a penthouse, one of the largest in the city. It was in one of the tallest buildings in the city and even overlooked the palace walls. Coming up from his small little Austrian town, this was more than Adolph could have ever dreamed of.He made more than enough to move his family out of Prussia. That was something he had to do. He didn't have a choice. The State Socialist Party had taken over the country and if they found out that he
Arc Chronicles Cal - Euph
Euphemia ArcTrue to her word, Rachel Edgecombe began work right away. Some might say she began work too soon. Right after we concluded our arrangement, she asked for a car. "You need a car?""To take me to where ever your intelligence forces have set up. Once I assume command of the operation, I will arrange for my own transportation, but when I answered your call, I wasn't aware that I would be staying for the long term. Arranges will have to be made."I called a car for her and Rachel Edgecombe went on her way. I sighed the documents allowing her guards and the rest of her staff access to the colony. Godfrey came in when Rachel left, closing the door behind him. I finished signing the documents and uploaded the new orders."I don't trust her.""You're a naturally suspicious man." In his line of work, that was important. If you were assigned to guard someone, you would have to be suspicious.Godfrey eyed the door as if he could still see Rachel Edgecombe walking through it. "She has
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Arc Chronicles Volume 1: Finale
Calixte Arc: FinaleThe plan was simple: divide and conquer. Once we finished dealing with the Roslachnian soldiers, it was a simple matter of planning the attack. Because of the vision, she showed me, I knew where to find that room and we were going in guns blazing.Bian and Alphonse were in first, charging power to their shield gems. The hail of gunfire was deflected from the shields and all the focus was on them.Rolo and Sasha followed, making another loud entrance, to draw the rest of their attention.I was sneaking in last. As the room was filled with the sounds of bullets and magic, I sprinted in under the power of a cloaking spell. It should have been called a camouflage spell because that's what it did. In the chaos of the assault, no one was going to notice me sneaking in.The plan played out perfectly. As I slinked in pressing myself to the wall, I looked around for her. For my enemy. Emer Gallagher, the woman who's haunted my nightmares since she almost killed me in Morocc
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The passanger
We were supposed to board the plane at three, but we didn't get on the damn plane until five. Five o'clock, TWO HOURS after we were supposed to board. We should have been in the air by that point, but Charles de Gaulle airport was never the most efficiently run place.As we were at last allowed to board, I took one last look at the City of Lights. In terms of architecture, Paris was my favorite city in the world. I didn't get to visit often and I realized I was going to miss it. The three days of relaxation had gone by in a flash and I wished I could stay just a little bit longer. It was a very beautiful city and these days I never had many chances to relax.My life was my job. At least my sacrifice was about to pay off...***"Of course, sir. Please, enjoy the complimentary-"I waited for her to continue, but she didn't. My eyes were on the Paris skyline, but her silence drew me over. She was standing by my chair, holding the wine bottle. She was frozen. Not moving."Enjoy the compli
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Calixte Arc
Calixte ArcAs the world swam around me, I was jolted back into a familiar scene. One that had happened less than an hour ago. This was the freshest memory I had ever gone back to.The dark figure formed a black ink sword out of its arm. It was large and bulky, and it pointed it at us. Before I could react, the creature leaped forward. Despite how bulky his sword was, it moved like a fucking ghost. Before I could defend myself, it was right in front of me. Its sword-arm gleamed in the light and he struck me in the chest full on.The question was, how did I get into this memory? The woman in that room must have been the one assailing me, but how did she do it? It had felt like she forced a spike of ice into my head and then I was here.That mental assault was more powerful than anything I have ever felt from her. I didn't know she had that amount of force. If she had... If she had... Why didn't use it before?I found out the creature was made of mana because my shield gem flickered to
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Calixte
Calixte ArcRUMBLE! RUMBLE! BANG! BOOM! RUMBLE! RUMBLE! BANG! BOOM! RUMBLE! RUMBLE! BANG! BOOM! RUMBLE! RUMBLE! BANG! BOOM! RUMBLE! RUMBLE! BANG! BOOM! RUMBLE! RUMBLE! BANG! BOOM! RUMBLE! RUMBLE! BANG! BOOM! RUMBLE! RUMBLE! BANG! BOOM! RUMBLE! RUMBLE! BANG! BOOM! RUMBLE! RUMBLE! BANG! BOOM! RUMBLE! RUMBLE! BANG! BOOM! RUMBLE! RUMBLE! BANG! BOOM! RUMBLE! RUMBLE! BANG! BOOM! RUMBLE! RUMBLE! BANG! BOOM! RUMBLE! RUMBLE! BANG! BOOM! RUMBLE! RUMBLE! BANG! BOOM! RUMBLE! RUMBLE! BANG! BOOM! RUMBLE! RUMBLE! BANG! BOOM! RUMBLE! RUMBLE! BANG! BOOM! RUMBLE! RUMBLE! BANG! BOOM! RUMBLE! RUMBLE! BANG! BOOM! RUMBLE! RUMBLE! BANG! BOOM! RUMBLE! RUMBLE! BANG! BOOM! RUMBLE! RUMBLE! BANG! BOOM! RUMBLE! RUMBLE! BANG! BOOM! RUMBLE!It was like loud crackling in my ear. It started the hell out of me. I was sure someone had snuck up on us, but when I looked around, it was only Alphonse and me. "Did you hear that?""No. Hear what?""It was loud and..." I trailed off. "If you heard it, you wouldn't have to ask
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Master Shadow - Calixte Arc
Master ShadowShe glared at the man in white, hunched over his crystal ball. She hated that she had to rely on him, but without his guidance, they'd be blind. Still, it didn't sit right with her."Where are they?" she demanded of him. Master Shadow had half a mind to run over and peer into the ball herself, but she didn't have the spells to work it. So she was left standing there, waiting."They just left the room," he said quickly. He didn't want to draw her anger, which proved he had a brain in his head."Where are the prince and the other one going?""They're heading towards the other intruders."Master Shadow rubbed her chin. They wanted to link up, did they? Her instinct wasn't to allow that, but it might be better. If she could cripple the prince in dreams and memories...But she had already tried that. He was resisting and the protection he put around his mind was strong. She could pierce him one more time, but after that, she wouldn't have enough power left. One last time and
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The Inspector
The InspectorAs he was brought into the room, Inspector Calares watched him closely. The young man sat down with that calm demeanor of someone sure they weren't going to be executed. It wasn't an act and that surprised him more than anything else. If he was in that young man's position, he wouldn't have been able to remain so calm.If this interview went poorly, if the higher-ups decided he was guilty, Sanctus wouldn't just kill him. He'd be subjected to tortore as a tratior to the People's Union, a fate arguably as bad as hell. Of course, they would never send his soul to hell. The Party went to great lengths to ensure their people had a frame of reference to what happened to traitors.This man would be made an example of and Inspector Calares sure as he didn't want to be the one to send him there, but he had a job to do. If he failed, they'd turn their sight on him.The young man didn't say anything. He just grinned. Inspector Calares didn't meet his eyes at first. He picked up his
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Calixte Arc
Calixte ArcThe enchanted bullet struck through the shadow, but I didn't have much time to admire my handy work. I thought I clamped down on my mind with iron, but the force drawing me back into my memories came back with a vengeance. The world swam again and drifted into the misty reality of my mind and my memories...Only it wasn't my memories. I could tell by the context of the misty world that there were memories. I was all too familiar with this state of mind now, but as the mist swirled around me and became solid form, I was in a room I recognized.Only because I was just there when I followed the source of these attacks back. This was the room of the woman who was orchestrating the memory attacks on me.She channeled her mana into the crest, watching as the Aquitaine team slowly surrounded the trap.As more plans landed and they were forced to retreat, the watcher brought her mirror up. She channeled her mana into it, creating a two-way reflection with her team."Commander.""W
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Calixte
Calixte ArcI couldn't do anything but watch as the shadow melted out of Alphonse's own shadow. At that moment, it truly looked like the grime reaper ready to begin its bloody work.The world turned to slow motion as the shadow swung its scythe. I aimed, looking down the sights at the monster about to reap my teammate.I channeled my mana into the bullet. I had to shoot now, or that thing would kill him- the world started to spin. No! Not now. I had to keep my eye on the prize and save Alphonse.I pulled the trigger before the memory could suck me in."You're probably right.""Calixte... Calixte and Tanya. Why are you so familiar?""Rolo, pin him down for me, will you? My arm's getting tired.""Roger."I took a deep breath and kept my arm in the same position. I closed my eyes and in an explosion of light, I was back in the real world.The monster cut through Alphonse's shoulder, but the wound didn't look deep. Or life-threatening. Alphonse fell to the ground, but that was just to rol
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Shadow Master - Calixte
Shadow MasterShe watched as the prince blinked out of existence, not that he was truly there to start with. He had followed her mind back here, something she hadn't planned for. The boy was talented, but he was still new to the effects in the grand scheme of things. He shouldn't have been able to follow her."That boy." If she wasn't so furious, Shadow Master might have been impressed. As it stood, she was going to make him pay. He should have kept his guard up the whole time because she has a small point in his mind.With her shadow attaching him, the prince didn't have the time to stroll down memory lane. She'd throw him back into one of the memories he'd already experienced. Sure, he'd resist, but with that monster coming at him...She set the shadow to kill. She no longer cared what Emer Gallagher wanted. If the girl became a problem, Shadow Master would use the shadow to end her life as well. The Central Party couldn't fault her. Emer Gallagher was a hired assassin, nothing more
