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Reincarnated in another world with a Gunsmithing System Traitor’s Feast
Inside the great supper hall of the Morelis Mansion, Lord Wilhelm Morelis and his son were joined by Cecilia Rodel and her parents. Most of the servants had been killed on the day when Aranor was captured, but the ones who swore fealty to the Lord of Decay were spared.Maids dressed in crimson tunics and black aprons were serving the dishes around the table while two robed guards were waiting near the door accompanied by a Gunner dressed in a blue flannel jacket armed with dual pistols.“It has been a long time since we have had the chance to feast in peace. Things have been quite hectic for all of us. But now, we are almost ready to achieve our great mission,” Lord Wilhelm said, raising his goblet filled with red wine. “The Lord of Decay is ready to awaken from his celestial slumber and reclaim what was always his.”Lady Lillian nodded and raised her cup. “To our good health and prosperity. May Zepheroth guide us into the shadows and liberate us from death.”“May the Lord of Shadows g
Reincarnated in another world with a Gunsmithing System Crimson Carnage
Ezra and Aurelia’s heroics had drawn quite a bit of attention from the cultists, and their recent excursions into their corrupted territory had also not gone unnoticed.While Malodor was busy preparing the site for the sacrificial ritual and fortifying their defenses, he instructed Lorelai to launch an offensive and crush the troops led by the nobles.Marquis Desmond and Marquis Sullivan had strict orders to cleanse the two villages and establish a defensive perimeter around the settlements.Mahakam and Avondale were perfect to serve as forward bases, which would allow them to resupply their attacking soldiers and expand their territory from two new locations.Everything was going perfectly according to plan. Marquis Desmond and his troops had occupied Mahakam and torn down the abandoned houses to create makeshift bunkers for their archers. Meanwhile, the Cavaliers had been posted outside the periphery to keep an eye on threats.Marquis Sullivan, on the other hand, had ordered his men
Reincarnated in another world with a Gunsmithing System The Blood Crawler attack
While Marquis Desmond had decided to adopt an aggressive approach to counter the Blood Crawlers, Marquis Sullivan had ordered his men to set the barricades around Avondale on fire.Since the Blood Crawlers had no immunity against elemental attacks, they were afraid of getting burnt, and the flames kept them far away from Avondale’s periphery. Mahakam, however, did not prove to be so lucky. Marquis Desmond had thrown his cavaliers at the Blood Crawlers without thinking of the repercussions. His impulsive decision had cost him not just his troops, but also put him in a terrifying situation.Faced with two Blood Crawlers, Marquis Desmond had little choice but to rely on his skills and hope that the rest of the undead horde would not show up at their door while they were fighting.For a second, Marquis Desmond thought about flying off and launching an aerial assault on the two Blood Crawlers, but the shrill cries of the wyverns circling overhead made him reconsider his decision.Getting a
Reincarnated in another world with a Gunsmithing System Born of Blood
Getting surrounded by the enemy was always a terrible thing, but what made Marquis Desmond’s situation even worse was the fact that he had no cavalry left to defend him.The only troops at Marquis Desmond’s disposal were the archers camping inside the makeshift bunkers. These men were armed with the latest compound crossbows and were excellent marksmen, but they were dealing with more challenging foes this time.Even before Marquis Desmond could give his orders, the archers took their shots, firing upon the enemy. But the steel-tipped bolts missed their marks completely as the resurrected cavaliers dashed across the village, dodging the projectiles like trained assassins.Marquis Desmond fired his rifles, blasting the enemy with magic bullets, but once again, the bloody warriors dashed away, avoiding the attack.Their blinding speed baffled the Marquis and his men. It was as if these resurrected warriors were mere shadows, disappearing and reappearing at will. Even though the bloody
Reincarnated in another world with a Gunsmithing System The Ruins of Racinta
Ezra had already mopped up the Undead Trolls on the beach and cleared the way to Cekunia. Aurelia’s journey, however, took her across a barren moor and brought her to a deserted ruin seventy miles from the capital.Racinta used to be one of the oldest villages in Valaria and was inhabited by groups of barbaric tribes and roving traders from the remotest parts of the country.A hundred years ago, the place was still bustling with life, but a deadly plague killed the inhabitants during one of the harshest winters, and now the village was just a lifeless ruin dotted with thatched huts, derelict granaries, and decrepit wooden shacks.While it was possible to avoid the ruins entirely by going around them, the longer route was fraught with dangers. Racinta was surrounded from all sides by a treacherous bog which often swallowed lost travelers and stray caravans whole if they weren’t careful. Thus, it was much safer for any army to pass straight through the ruins and avoid the deceptive terr
Reincarnated in another world with a Gunsmithing System The final meeting at the crossroads
Once Aurelia and Ezra had secured their respective territories, they used two Superior Teleportation Scrolls to arrive at the Brookborrow Intersection, an old crossroad where three major highways converged.Marquis Desmond and Marquis Sullivan joined them shortly afterward, accompanied by their scouts.“Mahakam was attacked by creatures born out of blood magic. My men and I had to fight off two Blood Crawlers and then deal with an army of Crimson Berserkers. Something doesn’t seem right,” Marquis Desmond was the first to begin.Marquis Sullivan joined in the conversation as soon as his friend finished. “Avondale was also in their sights, but I ordered my men to set the barricades ablaze, and that seemed to keep those creatures away. I suppose they are afraid of fire.”“That’s right, most creatures summoned using blood magic are vulnerable to fire as well as sacred incantations,” Aurelia replied. “But it still begs the question, how are they using blood magic? As far as I know, the cult
Reincarnated in another world with a Gunsmithing System Blood and Darkness
Barely a few hours ago, everyone was fighting tooth and nail to defend Magaravia, but Ezra’s bold approach reversed the situation completely. He was no longer interested in playing the safe game but wanted to hit the necromancers with everything they had.The only problem was Ezra wasn’t looking to take things slow and focus on one city at a time. His strategy relied on launching a two-pronged attack which would give the cultists no time to formulate a counterattack.However, not everyone was eager to fight two battles at once without even knowing what they were dealing with.Aurelia had already tried dissuading Ezra, but he was obstinate about attacking both cities at the same time and it seemed like even the Goddess herself could not convince him to alter his plans.“I understand that you are not too comfortable with the idea of splitting our forces, so I don’t need anything from you. Take the Imperial Army and the Elementalists. Focus on Ignar while I deal with Malodor’s forces in
Reincarnated in another world with a Gunsmithing System The Demonic Spells
Centuries had passed since someone last tried to cast such potent demonic spells. Most mages and sorcerers in this age knew precious little about dark magic, while those who had some knowledge preferred to keep it under wraps.Servius was among the rare few who had read extensively about the dark arts and navigated the depths of demonic sorcery to expand his horizons. However, even with his textual knowledge, he could only tell them the bare minimum.“I think it is best if we speak to someone who is more well-versed in this craft,” he said, acknowledging his own ignorance. “Who?” Aleena asked.Servius moved closer to the princess and whispered a suggestion in her ear, to which she nodded silently.Within a few minutes, Ishani’s High Priestess was summoned to the royal palace and taken straight to the throne room.Servius greeted her cordially, before guiding her to the enchanted mirror. “Our forces need your help. We are dealing with demonic spells,” he said, stepping away.The High
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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
