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Reincarnated in another world with a Gunsmithing System An appetite for killing
The dark fog choking the city streets gradually dissipated as the Abyssal Lurker’s mutilated body turned to ashes. Even in death, it emanated an aura of despair that sent the curious rats scurrying for the sewers, where they perished within a few seconds.Not many Gunners in the city could boast of surviving an encounter with an Abyssal Lurker at night, but Ezra had managed to come out on top without using any firearms. He could see how casting low-tier dark spells was convenient in such fights.The only downside was that these basic dark spells were only effective against weaker enemies who had been isolated from the group. But there was no way his tricks would work against a bigger horde or a stronger opponent.Ezra knew his enhanced magic skills were far more powerful than these weak conjuration spells and they provided him a chance to be more versatile in combat. But he had a hunch that learning advanced dark spells could solve this problem.Killing the Abyssal Lurker had reinforce
Reincarnated in another world with a Gunsmithing System A Gunner till the end
The darkness festering inside Ezra oozed out of his inky black palms and leaked out of the soles of his blackened feet. His lips turned pale and a gray numbness discolored his face, giving him the appearance of a corpse drained of all blood.Noticing the drastic change, Tanya realized Ezra’s life force was slowly being sucked away and it made her suspect the dark mage kneeling on the ground.“What are you doing? He is dying!” she shouted, threatening to cast a holy spell and strike him down.Fortunately, Glenn was there to stop her before she could do any harm.“My Lady, Zala is not trying to kill Lord Ezra. My brother is only trying to help him.”“Help him?” Tanya snapped angrily, her eyes narrowing on him. “Just look at Ezra’s face. Can you not see that he is dying? Your brother is draining his life!”Glenn shook his head. “No, my Lady. He is trying to bind himself with the dark energy trapped inside Lord Ezra’s body. It might be the only way to save him. You need to trust Zala.”Tan
Reincarnated in another world with a Gunsmithing System One step closer
The stormy night ended abruptly as the sun’s golden spears pierced the clouds, ushering in a new dawn. The rain had stopped long back, and the wind died down a few minutes later.Despite the day being bright and warm, Ezra felt chilly and feverish. Most of his memories from the previous night were a hazy blur of disjointed images and disconnected thoughts. All he could manage to piece together was his last conversation with the princess before he stepped out of the palace grounds, setting off homeward.Glenn helped Ezra to his feet and gave him a new shirt and a clean pair of pants. He changed into his new clothes and sat down on a little cot in the corner of the room, still dizzy from the ordeal.“Where’s Zala?” Ezra asked as fragments of what had happened last night flashed in his mind.Glenn did not have the heart to repeat the tragedy, so Tanya narrated the whole thing to Ezra.After listening to everything, Ezra’s face fell, and he hung his head in despair. “So…another person sac
Reincarnated in another world with a Gunsmithing System The bigger picture
The only Gunner who had managed to slay a dragon in Valaria’s long history was the legendary hero Edwaine Erlock. But that was almost two hundred years ago, and the dragon he had gunned down was a Silver-winged Firetail, the weakest among all the species.Since then, there had only been a couple of dragon sightings off the coast of Valaria, but they never ventured inland as the Elder Dragons of Xerkonia had forged a peace treaty with the humans in exchange for the Island of Yikendi, which was a treasure trove of awakened magic crystals.However, the dragon Servius had spoken about was far different than those in Xerkonia.The elven Gunner was the first to object to this seemingly impossible task. She raised her hand once and activated a magic cube to get her voice across to the crowd.“The Grand Dueling Tournament has been held every year for over three decades, but never in its history have the participants been asked to slay a dragon. This is unfair!” she protested. “There is no way
Reincarnated in another world with a Gunsmithing System The Dragon Hunt
As Ezra flew over the city and headed for the volcanic plateau, his mind raced with excitement. He remembered his first hunt, and it brought back fond memories. By killing the griffin, Ezra had reclaimed his reputation and earned the title of Ishani’s Chosen Sword, but many grueling days had passed since then. Forced to flee from his own home, he had to conceal his true identity and keep living in the shadows.But Ezra’s days of living in obscurity were now ticking down quickly. He intended to reveal his real identity before challenging the champion. However, for that, he first needed to win this crucial round.“Accelerate!” Ezra ignited his magic power to boost his flying speed, and it enabled him to soar across the clouds like a blazing comet. The volcanic plateau was only a few dozen miles away from Magaravia, and Ezra wanted to find the dragon before the other participants, especially Archibald.As Ezra was flying across the sky, he suddenly spied something from the corner of his
Reincarnated in another world with a Gunsmithing System The Dragon Hunt (2)
Archibald readied his silver-barreled musket and flew up to get a better view. He was still under the impression that he was the only one hunting the dragon, but little did he know he was in for a rude awakening.Ezra rocketed across the sky and blasted through the spurting geysers like a comet. “What the hell was that?” Archibald’s eyes widened as he saw Ezra through his sights for a brief moment. But before he could track him, Ezra disappeared amidst the smoke.For a second, Archibald thought he was just imagining things, but soon he caught up with Ezra again as he speared through the smoky veil and appeared in his line of sight.“Damn you! How did you get here so fast?” Archibald frowned, his teeth grinding against each other and his fingers digging into the butt of his rifle. “You must be barking mad if you think you can take my prize from me. The dragon’s head belongs to me and me alone!”While Archibald watched from a safe distance, Ezra dived straight into the maw of the furnac
Reincarnated in another world with a Gunsmithing System The Dragon Hunt (3)
Bang!Crack!A loud shot rang out from above, piercing the clouds and leaving a blazing white trail in its wake. The enchanted bullet split into three in mid-air and struck the dragon on its head.Archibald had just fired a Fragmenting Disintegration Round that was designed to penetrate the toughest of armors. But instead of punching through the dragon’s hide, the bullets bounced off its scaly head.“There is no way any creature can shrug off this bullet,” Archibald gasped, his piercing gaze glued to the dragon’s reptilian frame. Without wasting another second, he reloaded his weapon and took another shot.This time, another volley of Disintegration Rounds struck the dragon’s head, leaving a scar on the left side of its bony jaw. But it was merely a flesh wound, no deeper than a few millimeters.“Just a scratch. Impossible!” Archibald’s eyes widened in disbelief as he used his True Sight skill to zoom in on the dragon’s face. His shots had hit their target with perfect accuracy but fai
Reincarnated in another world with a Gunsmithing System The Dragon Hunt (4)
The sudden arrival of the feral harpies turned the tides of the battle in the dragon’s favor, sweeping off any advantage that Archibald had.Even with the Nephilim Berserker supporting Archibald, he could not find any openings. The harpy swarm continued attacking him from every direction, their sharp claws and hooked beaks scratching at his cloak and boots.“Get the hell off me, you disgusting half-breeds!”While Archibald was busy dealing with the harpies, his Nephilim Berserker continued attacking the Black Dragon.Speeding across the open sky, the spectral Nephilim slashed the Black Dragon with his enchanted sword, slicing through its scaly chest and drawing first blood.However, the wound wasn’t deep enough to damage any vital organs or cause the dragon any major discomfort.The Black Dragon merely growled in annoyance and whipped the air with its serpentine tail. A blow delivered with such force would have crushed anyone’s ribs and shattered even the toughest of armors, but the N
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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
