Last Updated:
2024-10-29 19:42:56
Previous Chapter
Related Chapters
The Last Blood Mage A traitor among the rebels
Lyra and Xander returned to their hideout, a secret location known only to a trusted few. As they entered, they were greeted by the sight of hooded figures bustling about the dimly lit space. These were the rebel fighters, allies in their cause against the hidden hands. The air was thick with the scents of ink and herbs. Some fighters were bent over parchments, tracking troop movements and supply routes, while others were carefully brewing potions, their hands steady and their eyes focused.Xander, his expression grim, scanned the room before turning to Lyra. "Do you have any idea who the traitor among us might be?" he asked, his voice carrying a cold edge.Lyra sighed, her gaze sweeping over the faces of their comrades. "This won't be easy, Xander," she admitted. "Everyone here has fought and bled for our cause. To think that one of them could be a traitor..."Xander's response was a ruthless snicker, devoid of humor. "But it will be fun," he said, a dark glint in his eyes. His word
The Last Blood Mage Let them come
As Xander stepped outside the safehouse, he was immediately met with a heavy downpour, raindrops pelting against the ground, creating a rhythmic symphony of nature. The streets of the nearby city were quickly deserted, the inhabitants seeking shelter from the rain, leaving the area desolate and eerily quiet.In the midst of the rain, Xander's keen senses detected movement – figures darting with unnatural speed, shadows blending with the storm. He snickered to himself, a cold amusement in his voice. "Lambs coming for the slaughter," he muttered under his breath.His vision shifted, the world turning to a stark contrast of black and white. To his eyes, now enhanced by his blood mage abilities, the heartbeats of the assassins appeared as pulsating red dots, betraying their positions in the gloom. It was a predator's sight, seeing the life force of his prey.The assassins, skilled and silent, took positions around the safehouse, scattering to attack from all directions. They moved with co
The Last Blood Mage Escaping The Diamond City
Lyra had finally finished packing everything, her movements precise and hurried. The rebels each held a bag, ready to move out at a moment's notice. As she gave a final look around to ensure nothing was left behind, Xander walked towards her, his approach steady despite the recent battle.Lyra noticed the rain washing the blood off Xander's chin, a stark reminder of the violent confrontation he had just endured. She met his gaze, seeing the aftermath of his lethal abilities."We can't go out through the main gate," Xander said, his voice low. "It's too risky now."Lyra nodded in agreement. "I have a secret tunnel that leads outside the city, into the forest. It's our best chance to slip away unnoticed."Xander's eyes narrowed thoughtfully. "Do we have a safe house in the forest?"Lyra shook her head, her expression serious. "No, and I'm not planning to head to any of our known safehouses. They might all be compromised, thanks to Liam's betrayal. We need to find new places to hide and
The Last Blood Mage Xander's Interrogation
Lyra, her face a mask of controlled fury, looked down at Liam, the traitor who had jeopardized their entire operation. "Why did you choose to betray us?" she demanded, her voice steady but edged with anger.Liam, his eyes gleaming with defiance, spat in Lyra's face. "I told you already. I was with the Hidden Hands from the start. I didn't betray you; you were just too foolish to see it," he sneered, his words laced with contempt.Lyra clenched her jaw and calmly wiped the spit from her face. She refused to let Liam's provocation rattle her, though her hands itched to draw blood.Xander, standing a few steps away, watched the exchange silently, his arms folded. His gaze was fixed on Liam, assessing and cold, but he made no move to intervene. This was Lyra's interrogation, and he respected her need to handle it her way.With a swift motion, Lyra slapped Liam across the face, the sound echoing in the clearing. "Who do you answer to?" she pressed on, refusing to be derailed by his taunts.
The Last Blood Mage Monster among the rebels
Undeterred by the situation's growing intensity, Xander refocused on Liam, his voice laced with an unmistakable threat. "What else do you know about the Hidden Hands?" he demanded, his eyes narrowing.Ron, unable to contain his discomfort with the scene unfolding before him, shouted, "This is torture! This is wrong!"Xander shot a glance over his shoulder at Ron, his expression hardening. "Stop being a whiny bitch, Ron," he growled, his patience wearing thin. He was fully committed to extracting information by any means necessary.Turning back to Liam, Xander's voice took on a more menacing tone. "You have one more chance to tell us everything, or I will suck out all your blood," he threatened, his fangs bared as a stark reminder of his capabilities.Liam, visibly shaken and overcome with fear, clasped his hands over the puncture wounds on his neck. His eyes wide with terror, he shouted, "Okay! Okay, I'll tell you everything! Just don't drink my blood, please!"Lyra stepped forward,
The Last Blood Mage Returning to the Kingdom of Emberlyn
Xander strode back into the camp with a determined look on his face, his steps purposeful. He moved towards his gear, preparing for a journey. His actions caught the attention of the rebels, a silent question in their eyes about his next move.Lyra approached him, her expression a mix of concern and curiosity. "Where are you going?" she asked, noting the resolve in his demeanor."I'm going to kill Celina Krovian," Xander stated bluntly, his voice carrying a tone of finality.Lyra's eyes widened at his declaration. "You can't just rush into this. We need to plan this out, think it through," she urged, trying to infuse some caution into his plan.Xander, however, seemed undeterred. "I have thought about it, and this is the only way," he replied firmly. "She's a member of the Hidden Hands and Marvin's daughter. Killing her will hurt Marvin more than burning any ale factory or mine."Lyra understood the strategic importance of his target but still felt the need for caution. "I won't stop
The Last Blood Mage Bad Luck
As Xander and Lyra approached the city gates of Emberlyn, the conversations around them buzzed with discussions about Celina Krovian and her recent, unconventional decrees. People spoke with a mix of admiration and skepticism about her feminist-focused rules, which were shaking the traditional foundations of the Duchy.A group of women near them were animatedly discussing the changes. "Celina's really stirring things up," said one woman, her eyes shining with excitement. "She's challenging centuries of male-dominated rule."Her friend nodded in agreement. "It's about time we had someone in power who thinks about women's rights. But not everyone's happy about it. She's making quite a few enemies."Meanwhile, a pair of older gentlemen expressed their disapproval. "She's upending the natural order of things," grumbled one, shaking his head. "What next? Women leading armies?"His companion harrumphed, "The Duchy's going to fall into chaos at this rate. You mark my words."As they neared t
The Last Blood Mage Brutality of New Xander
The tension in the dark alleyway snapped as the thugs, initially bolstered by their numbers, charged at Xander with a mix of bravado and bravura. "Get him, boys!" the leader shouted, swinging a crude iron club.Xander moved with a grace that belied his lethal intent, his blood mage abilities enhancing his reflexes. The first thug lunged at him with a knife, but Xander sidestepped smoothly, grabbing the man's wrist and twisting it sharply. The knife clattered to the ground as the thug howled in pain."Take him down!" another thug yelled, swinging a chain.Xander, using his enhanced speed, caught the chain mid-air and yanked it, pulling the thug off balance. With a swift, brutal motion, he elbowed the thug in the face, sending him sprawling to the ground.The thugs, seeing their companions taken down so effortlessly, began to falter, their initial courage waning. "What is he?" one of them whispered in fear.Xander's eyes glowed with a predatory light as he advanced. Another thug charg
Latest Chapter
- The Last Blood Mage
Into The Forest
Three grueling days after their harrowing encounter with the yetis, the trio finally saw their destination looming on the horizon: the dark forest. The sight of it was enough to dampen the spirits of even the most stalwart adventurer. Towering trees, so dense and tall that they seemed to swallow the light, stood as silent sentinels guarding secrets untold. A mist clung to the forest floor, giving the entire landscape an ethereal, yet ominous, quality."Ah, the dark forest. Just the sort of place you'd expect to find in a cheerful tale of adventure and heroism," Xander quipped, his voice dripping with sarcasm as they approached. "I bet it's filled with sunshine, rainbows, and friendly woodland creatures just dying to invite us over for tea."Atheria rolled her eyes, a smirk playing on her lips. "Oh, definitely. I hear the dark, soul-sucking void at its heart is particularly inviting this time of year. We should definitely RSVP."Erik, who had been quiet, his gaze fixed on the forest's
- The Last Blood Mage
The Journey Toward The Forest
As the trio braced themselves for the yetis' counterattack, the creatures proved their cunning once more. Rather than engaging directly in their weakened state, the yetis used the storm to their advantage, disappearing into the swirling snow to regroup and launch a more strategic assault."We can't let them regroup!" Atheria shouted, her voice barely audible over the howling wind. She continued to fire arrows into the storm, hoping to disrupt the yetis' movements.Xander, breathing heavily from the exertion and the effects of Erik's spell beginning to wane, scanned the edges of their makeshift battleground for any sign of the yetis. "These bastards are smarter than they look. We need to stick together, watch each other's backs."Erik, his energy drained, nodded in agreement, trying to muster what little magic he had left for another protective barrier. "They're using the storm as cover. We need to be ready for anything."Suddenly, from the depths of the blizzard, a large ice boulder,
- The Last Blood Mage
The Trio vs The Yetis II
As Xander engaged the yeti in a fierce melee, his determination and vampiric strength driving him forward, the battle took a sudden turn. From the shadows of the storm, more yetis emerged, joining the fray with a coordinated assault. These new adversaries didn't engage directly in the close combat but instead launched a barrage of ice boulders and sharp icicles from a distance, adding a new layer of danger to the already chaotic battle."Damn it, there's more of them!" Xander cursed, narrowly dodging a large icicle that whistled past his ear, his focus split between the towering yeti before him and the incoming projectiles. "Erik, Atheria, we've got company!"Atheria, her eyes wide at the sight of additional yetis, quickly shifted her focus to the new threats. "Xander, keep on the big one! We'll handle the others!" She loosed arrow after arrow with precision, each one aimed at the shadows from which the ice attacks originated.Erik, recognizing the need for a defensive strategy, began
- The Last Blood Mage
The Trio vs The Yetis I
Forced back into the merciless embrace of the storm, the trio navigated the blizzard's fury with renewed caution. The failure of Erik's plan had not dampened their spirits, but it had certainly underscored the power and cunning of their yeti adversaries. The yetis, sensing their momentary advantage, intensified their barrage, the size and frequency of the ice boulders growing as if to crush any hope the trio had of escaping unscathed."This is insane!" Xander shouted, barely dodging another massive ice boulder that crashed into the snow beside them, sending a shower of icy fragments into the air. "They're not just throwing ice anymore; they're aiming to kill!"Atheria, her eyes scanning the swirling chaos for any sign of their attackers, nodded grimly. "Yetis are known for their strength, but this...this is something else. It's like they're toying with us, testing our defenses."Erik, his energy reserves slowly recovering, added, "And they're using the storm as cover, striking from th
- The Last Blood Mage
Cunning Yetis
As the trio prepared themselves inside the cave, the onslaught of ice balls intensified, each one larger and thrown with more force than the last. The situation quickly escalated from a mere annoyance to a dire threat. Xander, dodging another icy projectile, couldn't contain his frustration. "Bloody hell! These yetis have one hell of an arm. What's their plan, turn us into an ice sculpture exhibition?"Erik, his gaze fixed on the cave entrance, where the ice balls seemed to be targeting with alarming accuracy, had a grim realization. "They're not just attacking us. They're trying to seal us in. If they manage to block the entrance with enough ice, we'll be trapped here."Atheria, understanding the gravity of their predicament, quickly assessed their options. "We can't let that happen. We need to make a move before we're completely buried. It's clear they want us either trapped or dead."The notion of being trapped by a deliberate strategy employed by the yetis only added to Xander's g
- The Last Blood Mage
Another mythical creature
Huddled in the cave as the storm unleashed its fury outside, the trio tried to make the best of their situation, sharing stories and attempting to keep their spirits high despite the ominous atmosphere. The howling of the wind and the relentless barrage of snow against the cave entrance created a cacophony that drowned out all other sounds. It was during a brief lull in the storm's roar that Xander, his senses always on alert, tensed up, his head tilting slightly as if trying to catch a sound far off in the distance."Did you guys hear that?" he asked, his voice cutting through the relative quiet of the cave.Atheria and Erik paused, listening intently. "Hear what? Just the storm, isn't it?" Atheria replied, a hint of concern creeping into her voice."No, there was something else...a roar. Not like any animal I've heard before," Xander insisted, his eyes narrowing as he tried to peer out into the swirling snow.Erik stood up, moving closer to the cave entrance, his magical senses exte
- The Last Blood Mage
Living like a dragon
Several hours had passed since their conversation about Erik joining them on their journey, the landscape gradually shifting as they approached a vast, frozen lake. The air grew colder, the chill biting through their cloaks. Erik, scanning the area with a practiced eye, suggested they make camp. "This looks like a good spot," Erik announced, gesturing towards a clearing near the frozen lake. "We should rest here for the night. The lake will provide us with fresh water, and we can use the open space to our advantage should we need to defend ourselves." Xander and Atheria nodded in agreement, dismounting their horses and beginning to set up camp. Erik, taking a few steps away from the setup, concentrated for a moment before extending his hands. With a few whispered words, a spell ignited from his fingertips, creating a campfire that crackled to life, its warmth a welcome respite from the encroaching cold. "Show-off," Xander teased, but his tone was light, appreciative of the warmth Er
- The Last Blood Mage
Erik's Future Plans
As the trio reached the outskirts of the monastery, preparing to venture towards the source of the corruption, Erik, with his usual blend of humor and practicality, suggested a recon mission."Maybe we three should scout ahead before we bring the whole monk brigade," Erik joked, casting a sideways glance at Xander and Atheria. "No offense to our robed friends, but I'm not sure they're cut out for dragon corpse duty. Plus, it's not exactly a field trip."Laylan, who had joined them to provide final instructions, nodded in agreement. "Erik has a point. It's wise to assess the situation first. And Erik, you're familiar with the forest, aren't you?"Erik shrugged, a half-smile on his face. "Familiar enough to know it's not exactly a stroll through the park even on a good day. But yeah, I know the way."Laylan's expression grew serious, his eyes reflecting the gravity of their task. "Be cautious. The corruption from the dragon's corpse may have... unintended side effects. The forest could
- The Last Blood Mage
Root cause of the corruption
Meanwhile, in the silence of his quarters, Xander sat bolt upright in his bed, a sheen of sweat covering his brow, his breathing heavy and erratic. The darkness of the monk's quarters seemed to press in on him, the echoes of his dream still vivid in his mind. It was then that Erik and Atheria, having noticed the light under his door, walked into the room, concern etched on their faces."Erik, Atheria," Xander gasped, trying to regain his composure. "I... I had a dream. It was so vivid, so real."Atheria moved closer, her brow furrowed in worry. "You're sweating buckets. What did you dream about?"Leaning against the doorframe, Erik added, "Yeah, mate, you look like you've just run a marathon. Must have been some dream."Xander wiped his forehead, the images from his dream still swirling in his head. "It was more like a nightmare. I saw a giant golden statue, towering over a crowd of people. There was... there was so much tension, fear. The statue was about to fall, and everyone was pa
