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Reincarnated in another world with a Gunsmithing System A royal affair
Trusting the leader of the assassins was never an easy task, especially after the attempt on the king’s life. But despite all his flaws, Angelo was known to be a man of his word. And his promise was all Ezra had to go by in these desperate times.With Duke Carrington and his accomplices conspiring against the crown, only the Black Nightshades could tip the scales and keep the conspirators in check. However, Ezra knew Angelo would not let this favor slide cheaply. But for now, Ezra felt relieved knowing he had bought some time for the king and his allies. “Five days is not enough time to win Princess Aleena’s trust and convince the king to step down. Are you sure this was a good idea?” Marlin asked.Ezra took a deep breath, stepping perilously close to the ledge, and replied, “It was the best idea I could come up with. Besides, at least we will have one less enemy to worry about.”When Ezra returned to their mansion in Verdant Gardens, Tanya and Count Gressil beamed in with their ques
Reincarnated in another world with a Gunsmithing System Revelations
Esmeralda’s sudden arrival caused quite a bit of commotion since she brought news of Duke Carrington’s upcoming visit. Servius immediately instructed the Royal Guards to prepare a formal escort and ordered the attendants to prepare the banquet table.Though Esmeralda had been sent here with the express purpose of announcing the duke’s visit, her thoughts wandered off at the sight of the two hooded guests.“It’s Lord Nazarus and Lady Nixia, is it?” she asked in a tone feigning innocence, but Ezra knew she had already discovered who they were and was merely toying with them.Before Ezra could get ahead of himself and stir trouble, Tanya clasped his hand and shook her head, motioning him to stay calm. Instead of letting him engage the enchantress, she took it upon herself.“I believe we’ve met before, Esmeralda, wasn’t it?” she asked, turning around. Esmeralda smiled gleefully, her face with a peculiar excitement, and bowed. “I am honored by your remembrance. So, are you here to meet Hi
Reincarnated in another world with a Gunsmithing System The weeping witch of the tower
Ezra knew Aleena’s mistrust and fury were justified. After all, they had lied their way to get close to her and kept her in the dark about way too many things. But, despite her harsh words, deep down in her heart, she was secretly praying for their success.Queen Guinevere had spent almost half a decade confined in a room on top of the Celestial Tower, separated from the whole kingdom. It was a cruel way to deal with her illness, but the king’s advisors thought it was the only way to keep her safe.The royal physician had tried his best to cure the queen’s affliction, but her condition had worsened over the years, forcing the king to resort to desperate measures. Aleena still remembered her mother’s loving touch and her tender embrace, but the whole kingdom seemed to have forgotten the kindness of the queen. Rather, they now remembered her as the weeping witch of the tower.Though Aleena was safe from all the cruel rumors inside the palace walls, whenever she stepped outside to visit
Reincarnated in another world with a Gunsmithing System A cure for the queen
Aleena’s eyes widened with horror as she felt the overbearing weight of Tanya’s words on her drooping shoulders. Her heartbeat quickened, and a cold shiver ran down her spine, making her fingers tremble. “What’s a blood curse? And who would curse my mother?” she asked in a quivering voice, her lips pale and dry.Tanya pointed her open right palm at the wailing queen and whispered in a mellow voice, “Let your troubled mind find peace in Ishani’s care as the stars find shelter in the lap of the darkling sky. Let your worries be eased by the grace of the comforting maiden.”As soon as she uttered those words the queen’s voice became muffled and her threats turned to mumbling noises. Her eyes became heavy with sleep and she slowly eased into her bed, her head laid onto the downy pillow.“What did you do to her?” Aleena asked in an anxious tone.Tanya looked away from the sleeping queen and replied, “I gave her the rest she needs. But don’t worry, she will wake up in a few hours.”Althoug
Reincarnated in another world with a Gunsmithing System The Duke and the Enchantress
Facing a vampire was hard enough for even the most skilled Gunners, but doing it without any magic was a nearly impossible task. Ezra wanted to believe the old vampire sealed inside the catacombs had passed away peacefully after all these years, but he knew it was only wishful thinking.“Why can’t we ask Glenn about this curse? I’m sure he can do something about it,” Ezra whispered in Tanya’s ear.But she shook her head. “Blood Mages cannot lift curses. If anything, his interference will only make it worse. Besides, if we bring him here, it would expose his identity and quite possibly get him executed.”Hearing Tanya’s explanation, Ezra backed away and turned to Aleena. “Are you sure there aren’t any other entrances to this catacomb?”“All other entrances were sealed decades ago, and I don’t even know where they were. I only know the blackwater lake has a secret entrance through it,” she replied.Ezra nodded. “Alright, I will need some time to prepare. But I promise we will get your mo
Reincarnated in another world with a Gunsmithing System A ladder to the throne
Ezra and Tanya rushed to hide inside Aleena’s cupboard, and Aya hastily closed its oakwood doors and locked it from the outside.“The Princess is getting ready. She needs some time to get dressed,” Aya spoke aloud, notifying Duke Carrington and his companions.But instead of respecting Aleena’s privacy, the duke stepped closer to the door and knocked much harder this time. “Come on now. Our lovely Princess does not need a magnificent gown to make her look beautiful. She is perfect the way she is.”Aleena somehow swallowed her anger and answered as courteously as possible, “Please give me a few minutes to tidy my room, Your Grace. I wasn’t expecting you so soon.”Before Duke Carrington could press her again, Servius intervened, stepping to her aid. “I think we should give the Princess some privacy. She is not twelve anymore. I am sure Your Grace will understand.”“Of course, I understand. I have a wife at home,” Duke Carrington sniggered. “What do you take me for? A simpleton? I assure
Reincarnated in another world with a Gunsmithing System A worthy opponent
The news of the wyvern sighting alerted Servius, and panic quickly spread throughout the room. Duke Carrington, however, looked more annoyed than scared.“Those wretched fools have grown bolder than I had expected. I think we must send them a fitting reply!” he grumbled.Servius knitted his eyebrows and uttered a fortifying incantation to strengthen the holy magic dome protecting the city. He then turned to Duke Carrington and his companions. “The city is shielded by holy magic. The wyverns are no threat to us.”“But those poor villagers outside require our assistance,” Duke Carrington replied. “The wyverns need to be dealt with before they can bury the surrounding villages under snow.”Esmeralda bowed at once. “Your Grace, I admire your courage and selflessness, but you must value your life as well. We need to get you to safety.”“I am not going to hide in my mansion while those monsters ravage the villages!” Duke Carrington protested. “I think now is the perfect time to show the necr
Reincarnated in another world with a Gunsmithing System A witch hunt
The sudden appearance of the Frost Wyverns caused widespread panic among the residents of Magaravia, prompting the City Guards to spring into action and empty the streets. Even the Royal Guards moved out to secure the palace and guard the king.The ensuing commotion allowed Ezra and Tanya to sneak out through one of the rear gates and leave the palace grounds without being spotted.When Ezra and Tanya returned to Verdant Gardens, they found the place swarming with commoners. There were hundreds of people armed with blazing torches and rusty hatchets, and some were even carrying old-fashioned single-shot flintlocks and double-barreled hunting rifles.“We know she is hiding here!”“Yeah, let us have her, and no one gets hurt!”“I swear all this is happening because of that chestnut-haired witch!”The guards stationed at the mansion pointed their blunderbuss rifles at the angry mob, trying to keep them at bay. But none of the rowdy miscreants were ready to back down.“What’s going on? “Wh
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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
