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Reincarnated in another world with a Gunsmithing System A deadly proposal
Everything had been going perfectly so far. Ezra had exercised great caution and treaded with tremendous caution. He had done everything to cover his tracks and keep his identity a secret. Yet, now he found himself in a precarious situation.Staring at the note in his hand, Ezra trembled with rage, his frustration showing on his face. “How did this happen? Who the hell is it?” he grumbled, squeezing the paper inside his palm and turning it into a crumpled ball.Marlin opened his mouth, and his eyes focused on Ezra’s face. He had not been able to read the contents of the note, but judging by Ezra’s expression, it was easy to understand that it did not bring good news.“What did that note say?” he asked.“Someone knows my secret. They know who I am!” In a fit of unbridled rage, Ezra punched the wall, shattering the brickwork and cracking its painted surface. “How the hell did they find out?”“Well, you can be as cautious as you like, but in a big city like this, even the walls have ears
Reincarnated in another world with a Gunsmithing System A dagger for the crown
When Ezra had first laid his eyes upon that note on the window sill, he expected the blackmailer to ask him for money or use his influence to upset his chances in the dueling tournament. But Angelo’s offer came as a bolt from the blue.“The Nightshades are a bunch of murderers and thieves. I would not even think about rubbing shoulders with them,” Ezra replied without a second thought.But instead of being angered by Ezra’s response, Angelo maintained his calm. “My Lord, you call us murderers when we are actually just trying to do the devil’s work and get our hands dirty to protect this kingdom. That is really unfair.”“Just how are you protecting the kingdom by killing innocents?” Ezra retorted, staring daggers at Angelo. His twisted sense of right and wrong did not sit right with him. “I never order the killing of innocents. Perhaps you have misjudged my comrades,” Angelo replied in the politest manner possible. “What about those four men killed by your assassin inside that blind a
Reincarnated in another world with a Gunsmithing System Treading a fine line
As Angelo disappeared like a shadow, Ezra was left standing alone under the Tower of Justice. Even though he was out to establish alliances in the capital, so far he had only managed to make new enemies.The two arrogant young nobles at the Arcadium had already marked Ezra as their rival, and now the leader of the Black Nightshades joined his list of enemies.“It looks like you are quite popular even among the cutthroats,” Marlin whispered to Ezra, his eye staring fixedly at the wilted nightshades scattered on the ground.Ezra bent down and was about to pick the flowers when they spontaneously burst into flames and burned a mark on the cobbled road that looked like a pair of daggers crossed at an angle with their tips pointing downward.“You tricky bastard.” Cursing the Nightshades, Ezra stood up as a chilly wind howled across the road, biting through his clothes and making his teeth chatter.A square piece of white paper drifted down the road, and Ezra instinctively put his hand out t
Reincarnated in another world with a Gunsmithing System The Fall of Cekunia
Led by the old necromancer, Vorus, the undead armies continued their march northward, ravaging every village in their path and laying waste to acres upon acres of fertile farmlands and green pastures.In just a few days, Vorus’ unstoppable forces surrounded Cekunia from all sides. While the sorcerers present inside the city tried to focus their spells on dealing with the ground troops, the Frost Wyverns launched an aerial assault upon the city.Fortunately, the Flame Towers were able to hold off the initial attack by launching fireballs at the undead fliers and unleashing ember bursts at regular intervals to keep the skies clear. However, things quickly took a horrific turn when the cunning necromancer chanted an eight-tier spell to summon a Legendary Undead from the adjoining sea.The Sea of Calansas was churned from its bowels as a deadly whirlpool opened at its center, swallowing the fishing boats and wrecking the larger war galleons.But this naval catastrophe was only the beginni
Reincarnated in another world with a Gunsmithing System Dressed to deceive
The threat of an undead invasion had hardly moved the king, but the men in power decided to follow his orders and bolster the city’s defenses.The Chief Court Mage, Servius Salazar, used his mastery over conjuration spells to enchant the antique armor sets worn by the paladins from the past and create an army of Steel Golems to defend the city.Although the golems created by enchanting empty sets of armor with magic weren’t capable of using skills or casting spells, they were great at following orders and reinforcing areas of interest. And since they could be created in large numbers, they could be used to build a disposable army.Servius fortified the Steel Golems with hardening magic and ordered them to guard the capital’s three main gates. To further enhance the defensive capabilities of the city, the old mage also conjured a magic dome to protect the capital from aerial attacks.Meanwhile, the king’s Chief Gunner, Sir Galahar Warrington oversaw the construction of the city’s large
Reincarnated in another world with a Gunsmithing System Palace of wonders
Tanya leaned on Ezra’s shoulder as the motor wagon glided down the empty roads. Most of the traffic had been diverted to the sub streets, and the sidewalks were being patrolled by armed guards.The king’s advisors had made special arrangements to ensure the guests arriving for the evening ball would have a smooth ride to the palace and no anarchists could stir up trouble on the streets.Since tensions were on the rise after the recent fall of Cekunia at the hands of the undead forces, to appease the public and mitigate damage, the king’s ministers had ordered the officials to organize a small fair the following week and reduce the tax rate for all citizens of Valaria.All these carefully planned measures had assuaged the immediate fears of rebellion and restored normalcy to the city. However, the advisors knew that the anarchists and fear-mongers would strike back at the slightest opportunity.To avoid any unpleasant incidents, the security arrangements around the palace had been tight
Reincarnated in another world with a Gunsmithing System The Royal Ball
Ezra’s heartbeat quickened as he recalled his last meeting with the enchantress. Glenn had helped him get away that time, but the Blood Mage wasn’t here anymore, and he could not afford to create another scene, especially among the nobles.Dressed in a ravishing red ball gown adorned with peacock feathers, Esmeralda continued staring at Ezra from across the room. Even though she was wearing a violet masquerade mask, her sharp facial features were unmistakable. “She’s here,” Ezra whispered to Tanya without taking his eyes off the enchantress.“Who’s here?” Tanya questioned, looking around casually.“Esmeralda Blaine.”Hearing that name, Tanya became alert, and her eyes darted in the direction of Ezra’s gaze. But she only caught a glimpse of a ball gown as the attendants passed by, blocking her line of sight.When the tray bearers finally cleared away, Esmeralda was nowhere to be seen. It was as if she had disappeared into thin air.“Are you sure you saw her?” Tanya asked as she continu
Reincarnated in another world with a Gunsmithing System The Royal Ball (2)
Fluorescent butterflies fluttered into the grand hall as the Chief Court Mage snapped his fingers and infused the air with magic. A thin layer of ice coated the floor, and icicles shaped like clusters of wildflowers sprouted from the ceiling.“We haven’t had a proper winter in decades, so this is my little gift to you, my dear ones,” the king proclaimed as Servius continued with his spell, gradually transforming the grand hall into a frozen world.Some of the guests marveled at the icy white flowers while others held on to their partners to avoid slipping on the frozen floor.When they had been invited to the ball, none of them were expecting to enjoy a snowy winter evening inside the palace. But what was most surprising was how Servius managed to keep the temperature from dropping too much, creating a pleasant indoor weather perfectly conducive for a night of revelry and merrymaking.King Reginald raised his arms above his head and clapped. His cue was immediately honored by the atten
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It begins with blood
Ignar had stood tall like an impenetrable fortress, resisting all sieges for centuries. The walled city perched atop the ravenous cliff overlooking the Great Green Sea was a testament to Valaria’s intricate architecture and immense military craftsmanship.Count Gressil had controlled this indomitable city for fifty years, fortifying its defenses and recruiting the best knights and cannoneers to turn this into an infallible stronghold. However, Lorelai’s blood magic had brought the city to its knees in one fell swoop.Despite her unconventional methods, she had succeeded far beyond Malodor’s wildest expectations, and now this great city once known for its values of chivalry and justice was wallowing in darkness, its walls and towers stained with the blood of the innocent.Inside the grand hall of Bloodflame Castle, Lorelai was seated on a bed of blood orchids, surrounded by nine pregnant women bound in dark vines.A clay pot in the middle of the room was gradually filling with blood as
Under the Dark Maw
While Ezra was dealing with Malodor and liberating Cekunia, Aurelia and the others were marching on Ignar. Led by Sir Galahar and his Royal Gunners, the Imperial army had finally arrived at Racinta.The ruined city looked inhospitable, much like the rest of the barren lands around it, but it was much safer to be camping inside Racinta, than resting in the open while the undead were howling in the dark.The dome of holy light shielding the ruined village kept the shadows at bay and allowed the soldiers to finally catch their breaths. They had been marching for two hours now, and even the horses looked tired.But Aurelia knew they had to get moving as soon as possible, or Lorelai could use her blood magic to wreak havoc on them.As the soldiers secured the village and gathered in the middle, Count Gressil lit a bonfire and ordered the men to drink up and recheck their gear.Meanwhile, Sir Galahar instructed two of his most trusted Royal Guards to scout the way ahead and scope out Ignar
Dead men tell no lies
Ezra’s medallion emitted a faint green light, and a cloud of darkness gushed out of its core, taking the shape of a humanoid entity. The Tainted Djinn emerged from the shadows, holding a mystic lantern dangling from rusty iron shackles.“How may I serve you, master?” It asked, bowing its hooded head in submission.Ezra pointed at Malodor’s corpse and replied, “I need to talk to him. Reckon you can arrange a meeting?”“Of course, master. Your wish is my command,” the Djinn replied before moving across the room like a shadow and hovering over Malodor’s lifeless body. It uttered an archaic incantation in its raspy voice and lowered the mystic lantern, allowing its pale green light to illuminate the necromancer’s pale white face.Using its Dark Rite ability, the Tainted Djinn summoned Malodor’s soul before Ezra, binding it to the mystic lantern for a few fleeting seconds.A ghastly gray apparition materialized in front of Ezra, and the air turned cold and arid.“Welcome back, Malodor. I
Malodor's Fall
A Gunner with a sword was a rare sight, but Lord Sebastian had trained Ezra to use short swords and sabers at an early age. He wasn’t the best when it came to melee weapons, but the situation left him with little choice.“Please guide my hand, Goddess,” Ezra uttered a faint prayer to the Goddess of knowledge before reaching out for the flaming longsword.As Ezra grabbed its handle and wrapped his fingers around the hilt, the flames rose higher, and the runes carved on its surface pulsed with divine energy.This wasn’t just any enchanted sword, it was one of the five divine weapons wielded by the immortal deities. And right now, this blade had chosen Ezra as its new owner.[Yolen’s Blade equipped successfully!][Magic Power consumed: 5000%!]Just equipping the sword drained Ezra’s magic power by half, but that wasn’t all. Each second he held onto the blade it continued draining a portion of his magic power, draining his energy at an alarming rate.Ezra took a deep breath and grabbed th
An ever-evolving enemy
The Undead Hydra’s incredible regenerative ability amplified Ezra’s problems, leaving him in a precarious situation. In the sky above, the Crimson Maw was rapidly taking shape, forming itself into a demonic head, and Malodor was still far out of his reach.Realizing that he needed to deal with the hydra as quickly as possible, Ezra reloaded his enchanted minigun with Flame Burst Bullets and fired again, concentrating on the monster’s bloated belly.A blistering volley of fiery explosions lit up the hydra as the flaming rounds seared its dark hide, but the projectiles did not manage to punch through its toughened scales.Ezra rotated the weapon, targeting the softer spots on the hydra’s chest. This time, he succeeded in burning a patch of rotten flesh and leaving a deep scar on the monster’s body. But despite being peppered with a thousand rounds, the hydra refused to go down. Its skin molted, regrowing a new patch of flesh covered with a hardened layer of scales.“What the hell is th
Blinding Haze
Staring death in the eye had become a habitual hazard for Ezra by now, but his legs froze as he saw the Undead Hydra’s serpentine head inching toward him. “Not tonight!” Ezra tossed a Shock Grenade at the hydra and jumped back.The blast zapped the oversized head, forcing the hydra to pull its snaking neck back into the green mist and disappear once again.Although the Basilisk’s Toxic Cocoon was shielding Ezra from the hydra’s poisonous breath, he could feel his eyes burning from the smoky haze. It was as if someone had sprayed pepper on his face, and each time he squeezed his eyelids, tears trickled down his face, stinging his skin like needles.Dizzy and disoriented, Ezra looked around frantically, scanning his surroundings for any hint of movement. But everything seemed as still as death, and the hissing noises had ceased as well.“Where the hell are you hiding? Show yourself!” Suddenly, a hydra head appeared from the left and sprayed Ezra with dark fumes. He started coughing fi
Hydra's Breath
Ezra was so focused on stopping Malodor’s demonic spell that he had forgotten all about the hydra. But now that the monster had emerged from its dark lair, there was no way forward without slaying it first.“I sure am glad we aren’t fighting it inside its underwater cave,” Marlin whispered in his cold voice, his cursed eye glued to the hydra. “But it’s still going to be one hell of a battle.”The Undead Hydra glared at Ezra, its five vicious heads bobbing up and down as long forked tongues slithered out of its mouths. It was a gigantic monster covered in slimy gray scales and patches of rotting skin infested with maggots.“How the hell is that thing even alive?” Ezra questioned, unable to comprehend how this monstrosity was still standing even though its rotting flesh was covered in thousands of open wounds and deep scars.“You know they call it an Undead Hydra for a reason,” Marlin whispered back. “I am quite sure Malodor resurrected a dead hydra with his dark magic and cursed it to
The first confrontation
Cekunia’s walls had been breached, and the undead lurking in the streets had been wiped out with extreme force. A lone Gunner had led the machines through the captured city and marched straight to its heart.Malodor was impressed by Ezra’s unshakeable resolve and great leadership skills. Despite having no support from the Imperial Army or Royal Gunners, he had somehow managed to bring Cekunia to its knees, and now the port city was wide open for assault.“You did well, Lord Ezra. I must confess I never expected you to make it this far,” Malodor’s wispy voice echoed in the darkness as he manifested like a shadow, floating ten feet above the ground, his withered old frame wrapped in loose black robes. “What do you seek, my Lord? And I mean, what do you really seek?” he whispered in a cold voice, staring into Ezra’s soul.“I am here for Tanya,” Ezra replied bluntly, glaring right back at the levitating necromancer.Malodor heaved an exhausted sigh and replied softly, “That girl belongs t
Malodor's corrupted stronghold
Ezra downed a magic restoration potion and topped off with an elemental affinity potion before heading in through the destroyed wall.The Blademaster Sentries had already gone ahead and engaged the Skeletal Warriors protecting the gate. When Ezra entered Cekunia with the rest of his troops, he was shocked to see how the undead had transformed the port city and turned it into a hellscape tainted with rot and corruption.The huts and cottages were covered in black tar, and the small shacks had been demolished to create room for bone totems that went deep into the ground and tainted the city with their malign influence.The city’s only cemetery had been plundered and razed to the ground, and the feral ghouls feasting on the rotten remains of the dead had turned it into a bloody boneyard.“Damn…This was my mother’s city. This is where she was raised and educated. I remember Aurelia telling me that mother loved watching the ships sail by on a starless night. But they destroyed everything.
