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Reincarnated in another world with a Gunsmithing System Attack on Bloodflame Castle (2)
Lorelai’s blood magic had blocked off all entrances, sealing the castle from every direction. The blood vines growing over the windows were squirming with thorns, and Aurelia knew a single prick could poison her.The only way in was through the front door, but the mesh of vines and tendrils wrapped around the entrance created a barrier that was too high to vault over and impossible to shoot through.Since bullets were completely ineffective against these accursed creepers, Aurelia reached into her inventory and pulled out a phosphorous grenade. Taking a few steps back, she tossed it into the viny mesh.As the glass shattered, the phosphorous came into contact with air and burst into flames, setting the vines ablaze. The blood vines shrunk and withered away as the fire spread across their soft stems, burning through their leaves.Hurling another grenade, Aurelia cleared the way before marching through the iron gate.The grand hall of the splendid castle slumbered in gloomy darkness, its
Reincarnated in another world with a Gunsmithing System Sacred Grace
Aurelia struggled to break free as the blood vines tightened their coils around her legs, reaching all the way up to her waist and securing her in their deadly embrace.No matter how hard she squirmed, she could not move an inch from her spot, and every time she twisted her arms, the vines constricted harder and harder until she could barely lift a finger.“It’s futile to struggle. You should have knelt before Zepheroth while you still had the chance,” Lorelai whispered as she snapped her fingers, killing off a third victim. “If only you had repented for your sins, I would have eased your sufferings. But alas…you were too blind to the glory of our God. It is sad, but your death shall be cruel and painful.”Lorelai was a heartless sadist who enjoyed torturing her victims, and the mere thought of hearing Aurelia’s screams filled her with joy. Her lips curved into a grin as she looked into Aurelia’s eyes.But instead of fear, Aurelia’s face reflected an inexplicable confidence. It was as
Reincarnated in another world with a Gunsmithing System Unholy Cleansing
Aurelia tossed a phosphorous grenade at the wooden door, setting the blood vines ablaze. As the thorny tendrils and leaves withered away, Count Gressil kicked the door open and barged in.“You need to come with me. I found something in the dungeons,” he blurted out before his eyes fell on Lorelai’s lifeless body. “You could have kept her alive. We need answers. She would have known where they are keeping Tanya.”“I would have agreed with you if it was anyone else, but I wasn’t going to take my chances with Lorelai. She was far too dangerous and impulsive to be left alive. And I doubt she would have answered your questions,” Aurelia replied.Count Gressil knew Aurelia had done the right thing by killing Lorelai, but all logic and reason failed before his father’s heart. He was willing to go to any length to save Tanya, and even Aurelia could see the desperation in his eyes.“We are going to get her back. There is still time,” she said in her reassuring voice before gesturing toward the
Reincarnated in another world with a Gunsmithing System A bloody victory
Ever since Tanya’s abduction, Count Gressil had blamed himself for all that had happened, and now this shocking revelation about her cleansing shook him to the core, leaving him speechless.Everything seemed to be falling apart around him, and Count Gressil was slowly losing the will to carry on.Even Ezra looked distraught, but he wasn’t ready to give up so easily despite the dire circumstances.“We are going to find Tanya. I will never let them hurt her,” he spoke with an unshakeable resolve in his voice, his eyes blazing with unyielding determination. “The fight isn’t over yet. And I won’t rest till I save her.”Count Gressil wanted to believe Ezra, but his fatherly heart failed him. Overwhelmed by emotions he had never felt in years, he stooped to the dusty ground and picked up his daughter’s tarred white gown. “I should have been a better father. She always looked up to me, yet I couldn’t save her from those damn cultists,” his voice cracked as tears choked his throat. “I...don’t
Reincarnated in another world with a Gunsmithing System A vision of glorious darkness
Inside the newly constructed black marble shrine built in the center of Stonewell, Vorus was praying to Zepheroth with folded hands.A colossal idol towered before him. The dark deity was seated atop a black marble throne with a red-beaked vulture perched on his left shoulder. Beside him, a spotted hyena slumbered in the darkness, its bushy brown tail tucked between its stony legs.“The long wait will soon be over, my Lord. Your loyal servants will pave the way for your great homecoming,” Vorus whispered, his voice filled with ardent devotion as he approached the idol and clasped the human skull held in its left hand.Vorus pulled on the granite skull with all his strength and finally managed to dislodge it from the idol’s grasp. Walking back, he placed the stone skull on Zepheroth’s altar and bowed in submission.“The day of your coming draws near, O great Lord of Salvation. I know it has been a long wait, but we haven’t given up yet, and we never will till you are free. Ishani deceiv
Reincarnated in another world with a Gunsmithing System A conflict of interest
The necromancer’s words were tempting, even for the most skeptical minds, and Lady Lillian too was swayed by the promise of immortality. Lord Lucius, however, chose to rely on his more rational judgment.“A world without death, you say. That sounds like a perfect utopia,” he began. “I suppose all Gods have power over mortality. But why would any deity want to share that blessing with us?”“Because Zepheroth isn’t just any deity. He is the dark one who holds power over the afterlife. Life and death are just two sides of the coin for the Lord of Decay,” Vorus replied with conviction.Lord Lucius nodded wistfully but hardly bought his words. “So, the Lord of Decay will free us from the mortal coils and grant us power over death. That sounds fascinating. But how exactly will that benefit him in the long run?”“Zepheroth is a kind and just God. This will be our reward for helping him reclaim his power and oust Ishani from her seat of power,” Vorus answered.“What about the other Gods? Are
Reincarnated in another world with a Gunsmithing System A collective war effort
Away from the frontlines, the Steel Golems and Flame Elementals guarding Mahakam and Avondale kept the roads clear of undead and ensured no necrophages or sneaky skeletons could get past the settlements.These two villages provided a safety net for Magaravia since the Imperial Army and Royal Guards were now fighting against the necromancers.In the absence of the military, Angelo’s chosen assassins continued serving the capital, filling the ranks of the City Guards. Meanwhile, Servius hired the best adventurers to guard the palace and fortified the city walls with his defensive spells.Ever since Ezra and Aurelia had launched an offensive against the necromancers, there had barely been any undead sightings around the capital, and the only foes they needed to worry about were the Tainted Wyverns and Corrupted Beholders prowling the sky.However, Magaravia’s Flame Towers and Magic Spires kept most of the aerial attackers at bay, and those that managed to get past the defenses were struck
Reincarnated in another world with a Gunsmithing System Three Roads Diverged…
Inside Ignar’s Grand Council Hall, Ezra and Aurelia were deliberating upon the plan for their next attack with Count Gressil and Sir Galahar. Although High Mage Ignacious was also present in the meeting chamber, he was preoccupied with his old magic scrolls.Ezra spread a white sheet of paper on the round wooden table and unfolded a newly drawn map of Valaria, highlighting the various highways, forest trails, and four major cities.“Stonewell is a three-hour march from Ignar if we take the highway down south. But it will leave our troops without any cover, leaving them vulnerable to ambushes.”Count Gressil looked at the map and placed his scarred brown finger on the chosen road. “We can let the Imperial Soldiers march down the highway while the Royal Guards keep watch from above. Sir Galahar is an expert marksman and an intelligent tactician. I am sure he can deal with ambushes and keep the road clear.”“I think there might be a problem with that,” High Mage Ignacious finally joined
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Choose your fate
“I never really thought the boy had it in him to keep going after he lost his home,” someone observed in a calm, benevolent voice. “I must admit his resilience is quite impressive for a mortal. Were it anyone else in his shoes, the ending would have been a lot different.”“I knew there was something about him right from the day he was born. Alas, his mother never got the chance to see him grow up,” a feminine voice stated wistfully. “The question remains, what must we do with him now?” the male voice questioned.“I think it is time to leave the choice in his hands,” a second feminine voice spoke aloud. “Wake up, my dear child. Your mortal troubles cannot touch you here. Wake up and choose.”Groggy and disoriented, Ezra slowly parted his eyelids and immediately squinted as the bright white light flooding the room smarted his eyes. Still dizzy and weak, he somehow rolled over and gasped.“Where am I? What happened?” “You are safe inside the Hall of Wandering Souls,” a measured feminine
Sins of Thy Father
“The hour of darkness descends upon this world like a shroud, and the bleeding moon beckons the Lord of Decay to reclaim his lost domain. Come forth and ascend the throne of darkness, my Lord!”Ezra’s heart pounded inside his chest like a caged animal, and his head throbbed in pain as he heard muffled words shouted in the distance. Lying in a bloody puddle on the black marble floor, he parted his droopy eyelids and saw Lord Wilhelm standing behind the altar and Lady Lillian facing him on the other side.Though Tanya’s face was hidden from view, Ezra could see her supple white fingers tingling as her delicate arm dangled from the stone altar. She was still alive, but Lord Wilhelm was already anointing the ceremonial dagger forged from infernal obsidian and preparing to plunge it into her heart.“You…cannot do it. You need the crimson moon to…summon Zepheroth,” Ezra said, fighting the pain.“The hour of our Lord is nigh. And all celestials shall obey his will,” Lord Wilhelm continued cha
Heroes never win
The enchanted nock gun vibrated with elemental energy as Jasenki loaded it with enchanted rounds. The glyphs carved into its stock shimmered and dazzled as he aimed at Ezra.“Scream for me, Ezra!” Jasenki yelled, pulling the trigger.Bang! Fwoom!A fiery barrage lit up the dark pavilion as fifteen fireballs erupted from the silver-dusted barrels. The first hit burned Ezra’s left sleeve, setting his tattered leather jacket ablaze, and the rest of the fireballs charred his white shirt, burning his skin.“This gun was forged by the best Gunsmiths in Stonewell, and enchanted with the rarest of ancient glyphs. No one can withstand its power!”Jasenki reloaded his weapon and fired again, unleashing another flaming barrage.But this time, a barrier of flames erupted around Ezra, cocooning him within an elemental shell.All fifteen fireballs exploded into sparks as they collided with the flame barrier, leaving Ezra unharmed.“Damn you, Ezra. Keep trying your tricks and see how long you can su
Lovers in Crime
Ezra looked at the two Spectral Companions hovering behind Jasenki and Cecilia and realized these spirits weren’t obtained from their ancestral artifacts. “I see you have abandoned your family relics,” he said, carefully analyzing the two specters with his Dragon Eye skill. “These spectral entities are gifts from the Lord of Decay,” Jasenki replied, raising his head with arrogance. “I bet you have never encountered anything so powerful before.”“Go on, Ezra. Call your little Spectral Basilisk, and let us see if it can stand up to our companions,” Cecilia mocked, casting a disdainful glance at Ezra’s tattered brown jacket and muddy black boots. “You still look as beggarly as before. I suppose some things never change. I am so glad I rejected you when I did.”Suddenly, Ezra’s eyes glinted, and his pupils brightened with a bright blue flame that blazed with magic energy. The scar on his chest glowed through his shirt, revealing his true power.Reaching inside his jacket, Ezra pulled out
Hour of Judgment
Following the glowing trail left behind by the Spectral Beholder, Ezra avoided the rot vines squirming in the mire, and the Medallion of Purity hanging over his chest shielded him from the swamp's corrupting influence.Dark geysers erupted around Ezra, spewing molten tar several feet in the air and filling the swamp with a sulfurous haze. The choking odor brought tears to his eyes, but he pushed on through the vaporous veil.The Spectral Beholder led Ezra to a small patch of dry land surrounded by rotting oak trees. As he stepped onto the elevated mound, he spotted a fiery blue orb floating in the distance.Ten more orbs appeared out of thin air, floating through the foggy darkness. At first glance, they looked like glowing power crystals, but as Ezra took a closer look, he realized these orbs weren’t floating crystals or fireflies, but Elven Wisps.The Elven Wisps were unique spectral entities only found in the Violet Everglades. Unlike Banshees and Spectral Wraiths, the Elven Wisps w
Lady of the Swamp
A weary traveler lost inside the Violet Everglades was an easy prey for the creatures of the dark, and Ezra had just encountered one such nefarious entity. But instead of fear, his eyes lit up with a strange hopefulness.“You called out to me in Tanya’s voice, so you must have seen her passing through. Point me toward the Fountain of Chaos, and I won’t kill you,” he spoke in a cold, emotionless voice, without even turning to look at the creature creeping toward him.The creature laughed at his words and rushed through the darkness, moving like a shadow to play with his mind. Her voice echoed from different directions as she disappeared like smoke and danced around Ezra.“You are in my home, youngling. The dark ones told me you’d be coming,” she cackled. “But you won’t be walking out alive. So, forget about your friend and save yourself if you can!”As Ezra stood there motionless, a howling shadow rushed past him and gathered on a dry patch of grass overgrown with violet tulips that glo
Swamped!
The upturned black carriage slowly sinking in the mud, had turned into a feasting ground for the necrophages prowling nearby. But these slimy creatures neither resembled Ghouls nor Drekavacs. At first glance, it was easy to mistake them for Merfolk due to their scaly bodies and fish-like gills. However, their sharp black claws and long white fangs gave away their real nature.About thirteen of them were gathered around the carriage, fighting for the best share of the food and tearing out lumps of flesh from the dead horses lying in the mud. Seeing no human bodies around, Ezra concluded the cultists must have ditched the carriage upon entering the swamp and proceeded on foot from this point onward.“The cultists are already here. We should be careful,” Ezra cautioned the Count as he slid out of the saddle and dismounted from his horse. It was far too dangerous to ride any animal into the swamp, leaving him with no choice but to walk.“We are losing time here. Let’s go in and kill thos
The Everglades dilemma
Marquis Desmond volunteered to stay behind and defend Stonewell while Count Gressil and Aurelia joined Ezra, ready to venture into the Everglades and rescue Tanya.However, as soon as Flavius heard their plan, he immediately objected to the idea.“The Violet Everglades is a perilous swamp haunted by malevolent specters and damned elven warriors who were cursed to roam this world forever. Chaos magic flows in its murky depths, twisting everything it touches and distorting the surroundings. Aberrations and magical anomalies are as common in the Everglades as trees in a forest. It is not wise to willingly venture into that death trap.”“The cultists have Tanya, and they are going to sacrifice her at the Fountain of Chaos. I don’t care about the dangers!” Count Gressil retorted, his fatherly feelings pushing all thoughts of caution out of his mind.But Flavius, being a distant guest, could look at things objectively without getting overwhelmed by his emotions. He looked calmly at the Count
Pieces of the final puzzle
Ezra rummaged through the pile of ashes on the ground, hoping to find that one elusive clue that would lead him to Tanya. But all he managed to get his hands on was a pile of disjointed bones buried amidst the heap.“God, how I wish you were here with me, Marlin. I could really use your help.”The thought of summoning Vorus’ departed soul to this mortal plane crossed Ezra’s mind for a moment, but as he looked at his shattered Mystic Lamp medallion, he remembered the necromancer had destroyed his old relic, vanquishing the Tainted Djinn.“Damn it, Vorus. You are a pain in the behind even after your death!” Ezra clenched his fists, anger, and frustration surging in his heart. Even after killing all three necromancers, he had learned nothing about Tanya’s whereabouts.As Ezra’s pocket watch ticked the minutes away, his heart raced faster and faster. He knew he barely had a couple of hours to locate Tanya and free her before the other cultists sacrificed her.The sound of heavy footsteps m
