2022-06-19 05:00:00“This is unacceptable!” Prince Thornir shouted at the top of his lungs. His booming voice nearly deafened Kyle as it echoed through the halls, repeating itself over and over again. “I will not be tricked like this! Bring me the Heart of the Forge, or I will get it myself!”
Aoris stepped forward, between Kyle and the Dwarven Prince, her hand still resting on the hilt of her claymore. She said nothing, and made no other movement, but her sheer presence was more than enough to cause Thornir to step back a moment.“How dare you try and steal what belongs to me?!” He shouted, spitting as he spoke. His face had twisted with anger, and he was shaking in his boots, his fists clenched with such force that his knuckles had gone white.“It clearly doesn’t belong to you.” Kyle calmly replied, trying to hide his own unease. If the dwarves decided to attack him now, Aoris would probably be able to hold them back, and if it got a
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The Lich's Master Chapter 195: Preparing for the Worst
Kyle paced the cathedral’s halls, the unease in his heart growing with each step. He was tired, it was the middle of the night after all. Yet, he couldn’t sleep. He couldn’t rest.He was afraid. It was as simple as that.He was afraid of dying.A group of skeletons passed by him, each of them carrying buckets of oil. It was Irena’s idea. She wanted to light the path leading up to the plateau aflame.They spent the evening digging trenches and piling rocks by the path. Sentries had been posted along the cliffs. No one could sneak up by climbing the steep cliffs.Yet, Kyle felt uneasy. He knew no one could sneak inside the cathedral. He also knew the players wouldn’t try that – they’d prefer a proper fight. Yet, he continued to feel uneasy.What he needed to do was finish his preliminary study of the Necronomicon. What he wanted to do was to crawl in a dark, small spot and sleep for a few days.
The Lich's Master Chapter 196: As Enemies Approach
With the first lights of dawn, Kyle left his room. The usually empty hallways of the cathedral were now full of life. The Dwarves who had been busy working on the catacombs beneath the building had returned to the surface, and the elves had temporarily left their orchard to come join the battle preparations as well.Smoke rose into the sky from the newly built forge. The sound of metal hitting metal echoed as Kyle descended down with the elevator. He had no clue when Harriet had dropped by to create the elevator, but he was truly thankful for it.The forge was lit, and it was quite hot inside. Erdan-Sol was working on the equipment made to his size, while at least half a dozen dwarves were working on more normal sized equipment.“Summoner!” An elf’s voice startled Kyle. “We’re having them forge arrowheads.” The veiled elf explained upon seeing his confusion. “They worked throughout the night to make equipment for the dwarves &
The Lich's Master Chapter 197: Blades Drawn
The uneasy wait lasted very little, as soon the enemy forces arrived at the foot of the path leading up the plateau. They had quite the steep climb ahead of them, and as soon as they stepped foot onto the dirt path, an arrow struck the middle of the path before them.“Halt!” Irena’s booming voice echoed across the plateau, over the forests below. Her voice was enhanced magically of course. “Turn back now – nothing but death awaits you!” She shouted from atop the gatehouse.Kyle gulped. He, along with many others was standing behind the open gate.“They won’t retreat.” One of the elven archers whispered. It was the same one as he’d spoken in the Giant’s forge. The elf smiled under her only partially opaque veil. “The hunt begins.” She whispered, her eyes glittering with excitement.Taken aback by the blood-thirst he sensed from her, Kyle took a step back. The hunt? It was no hunt, it was
The Lich's Master Chapter 198: Hidden Blades
“Shards of Light!” Kyle whispered under his breath. His voice was lost amidst the sounds of battle, but his spell was certainly not. Still glaring at the two, three, or four enemies in stealth, he released the five shards of crystallised light.The shards flew true, and passed by the group by quite a large margin.Kyle gritted his teeth. “What the hell?” he uttered quietly as he tried again. Once again, the shards flew exactly as he wanted them to, but once again missed the stealthy players. The young summoner scowled as he tried to figure out what was messing with his aim so much.“Have they approached?” The veiled elf asked as she hooked yet another arrow, and fired it into the distant melee.Kyle nodded. “They’re making their way over here.” He gulped – they were clearly coming for him. “Stand your ground, and make sure the melee goes in our favour. I’ll try to draw them away f
The Lich's Master Chapter 199: The Aftermath
The battle was soon over. Aoris and Irena had destroyed the remaining players with relative ease, and with minimal wounded people. Once the last of the players fled or died, Kyle and everyone else who wasn’t wounded helped carry those who were back to the cathedral.“None of them are lethal wounds.” Rhealis reassured him later, as she tended to the wounded. “The dwarves suffered the worst of all, but that’s to be expected considering how they rushed at the enemy.” She shrugged with a soft chuckle. “You are also not wounded, I presume?”Kyle shook his head. “I’m fine. Not a scratch.”Rhealis nodded. “Good,” She smiled. “Now go and sleep, Summoner. You’ve been up the whole day, and you look like a ghost with how pale you are.” She tapped on his forehead. “Healer’s command. Now go.”Kyle couldn’t help but smile. “Yeah, yeah.” He yawned.
The Lich's Master Chapter 200: Hunting
“I’m off,” Kyle waved at Aoris before riding away.His conversation with Cacophus hadn’t become any more fruitful after he asked the Lich to be blunt. Instead, Cacophus had become more reserved, and asked for some time to ponder. He’d talk to him later, the Lich had promised, and he’d be blunt, he’d given his word.Kyle let out a sigh. Droigheann’s suggestion slowly began to seem like it was more trouble than it was worth. But then again, there was no way to know that, was there? If Cacophus knew about the Necronomicon, what would he do? That was the question both Kyle and the Demon of the Nightbloom were worried about.“Where are we going, Summoner?” Irena asked. She’d decided to accompany Kyle when he declared he was going hunting.“Apparently there are a bunch of wild beasts lurking around between the plateau and Igna’s fortress.” Kyle explained, retelling what the elven scouts
The Lich's Master Chapter 201: Avoidance
“Vis?” Kyle called out to the young woman. He had immediately recognised her from her blood red hair, and white dress. Why was she in these woods though? And why hadn’t she said anything? “Vis?” He called out, louder, as he followed her into the woods.The leafy canopy of the forest ruffled as he followed her. Bats, startled by Kyle’s fast paced footsteps, flew off the branches they were hanging from.Kyle covered his face with his arm as he hurried after the young woman. He shooed the bats away when they came too close, and hastened his footsteps, trying not to lose her amongst the trees and the bushes.“Vis!” He shouted, louder.His voice startled not only the bats and local wildlife, but also the young woman. She flinched, and looked over her shoulder, only for her red eyes to widen as she spotted Kyle.“Oh,” She softly said as Kyle quickly closed the distance between them. “I didn’t
The Lich's Master Chapter 202: Of Noble Blood
“I don’t know of any villages that would have noble blood,” The brunette muttered. “I am sorry mister, I can’t hep you further.”Kyle gulped. This was not what he expected. “You are sure?” He asked. “She even had a butler named Keynes.” He insisted. There had to be a hint somewhere!The brunette girl shook her head. “I don’t know of anyone named Keynes either, mister.” She tilted her head. “Perhaps you could try asking in nearby villages, though I doubt you’ll find anyone with red hair.” She turned her gaze back at the lamb, which had woken up by their voices.“You said something about noble blood.” Kyle said with a lower voice. “What’s that about?”The brunette gently stroked the lamb’s head. “Oh, right. You’re a stranger, so you wouldn’t know.” She absentmindedly muttered. “The royal bloodline of
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The serene white light changed as soon as they stepped into the garden. It grew brighter, lighting up even the darkest corners of the garden. “Finally.” Azazel whispered. He calmly stepped towards the bright white light. “It’s been so long.” He and the rest of the group arrived before the tree. The Fallen Angel reached for the tree, only for his fingers to touch a barrier surrounding it. The yellow-brown barrier rippled as soon as the Fallen Angel’s fingertips touched it. Azazel flinched, and pulled his hand back as a look of disgust appeared on his face. With furrowed brows and blazing eyes, he turned around, and shouted at the top of his lungs. “Show yourself, Demon!” Droigheann flinched. “He’s here?!” The Demon of the Nightbloom asked wide eyed as he unsheathed his blade, and put his helmet on without hesitation. Luke stepped forward, making sure to stand in front of Caille and Kyle. Igna tightened her grip on the hilt of her blade, while Cacophus’s bony fingers rummaged through
Chapter 276: The Ancient City of Necron (4)
The fully armoured knight dropped his sword and tried to grab the slimy goo with both of his hands. The goo only latched onto his helmet further as he struggled. The man started to stumble a few moments later.Kyle couldn’t help but laugh a little, though his near brush against death kept him from enjoying Jeffrey’s suffering. The knight soon managed to grab onto the goo properly, and threw it away, only to be met with Kyle’s light magic.“Bolt of Light!” The young man shouted, then as the Knight raised his hand to cover his eyes from the bright golden light, he dashed towards him, blade in hand. He hadn’t used a sword properly in ages, not since he’d gotten his Summoner class, and started summoning powerful people such as Aoris, or Irena. But Aoris and Irena were busy protecting the cathedral, and Droigheann had his hands full with the remaining group of enemies.And he had a particular hatred against Jeffrey and his constant stupidity. He grabbed the hilt of his blade with both his
Chapter 275: The Ancient City of Necron (3)
“Oh for fuck’s sake.” Kyle rolled his eyes as the enemy charged at him and his allies. Jeffrey’s ridiculous accusations and ignorant behaviour was the last thing he needed at the moment.Droigheann unsheathed his blade and struck the ground with it. Black veins spread across the grey marble plaza, originating from his blade. They leapt off the ground, reaching for Jeffrey and his allies.“Fire storm!” A voice boomed. Kyle flinched as a whirling storm of flames burnt away the roots and veins. Droigheann gritted his teeth and removed his swords from the ground. “Damn mages,” The Demon grunted as he stepped forward. His helmet materialised in his hand, and he promptly put it on.“SHALL I DISPATCH OF THEM, KYLE?” Cacophus’ sudden question surprised him. “Yeah, please help Droigheann.” Kyle hissed as he pointed at the group. “We shouldn’t waste much time on them.”As he spoke, several shards of crystallised light formed at his fingertips. He fired them at the man leading the charge.“AS YO
Chapter 274: The Ancient City of Necron (2)
Kyle took the first step down the grey marble staircase. As his feet touched the ancient slabs, he involuntarily flinched.Azazel and Droigheann followed just a step behind, along with Cacophus, who chose to float next to them.“AMAZING, IT HAS BEEN PRESERVED PERFECTLY!” The Lich exclaimed, pausing just a few steps in, and carefully inspecting the waist high walls preventing them from falling off the side. “LOOK AT THIS CRAFTMANSHIP!”Kyle shot a glance at the waist hight wall. It was covered in intricate carvings from top to bottom. Just a few meters of this wall must have taken weeks to create, if not more. “Yeah, it’s amazing.”“Just like the legends.” Droigheann carefully ran his finger along the carvings. “A city of ancient wonders, housing powers beyond imagination, made from the most beautiful materials by the best craftsmen ever to grace the face of this world.”“Seems about right.” Azazel pointed at the buildings. “Any one of these would have taken months to perfect, if not y
Chapter 273: The Ancient City of Necron (1)
The Necronomicon’s pages turned on their own. Kyle waited patiently for the book to settle on a page. Once it did, he read through the spell. It was a modified dispel spell.“Stand back, just in case.” He said to the others. Everyone took a few steps back, even Cacophus who had just arrived. The Lich didn’t speak, but the green glows in his eye sockets glimmered and lit up brightly with excitement.Kyle’s lips curled up with a faint smile for a moment before he turned his gaze back to the Necronomicon. “Open thine gates, lift thine veil.” He recited the spell’s words clearly. “Allow me passage to what is rightfully mine, as I hold the Book of Ancient Secrets!”A moment passed before the spell fully took effect. The barrier around the Ancient City of Necron began to lower as Kyle felt his vitality drain with alarming speed. He looked down at the back of his hand with a panic as the few locks of dark hair dangling before his eyes slowly began to turn white.The mark of the Evertree glow
Chapter 272: The Records Restored
The elderly woman took the two pieces of the hourglass in her hand. A faint, almost mellow smile appeared on her lips as she closed her fingers around the pieces of the hourglass. “I am in your debt, Azazel, young man.” She whispered as she clenched her fingers further. The muffled sound of something cracking sounded. Then, a fine dust flowed from between her fingers. The cool breeze caught the dust, carrying it away from the patio. The elderly woman smiled. “No, come back.” Her voice was calm, almost as if she was speaking to an old friend. “I’m right here.” The wind whirled, suddenly changed its direction, and blew the dust right back at her. She closed her eyes and smiled. Kyle braced himself for… something. “It’s alright now.” Her motherly voice reached his ears. “It feels good to be whole again.” She turned her gaze towards the sky. “It is a beautiful day, isn’t it?” Kyle disagreed. Dark clouds covered the sky. “It is good to have you back, Record Keeper.” Azazel bowed his
Chapter 271: The Hourglass
It was a misty morning and getting out of bed felt like a huge chore. He still dragged himself out of bed, albeit slowly, and staggered towards the hot spring. He paused in front of the mirror for a second. The bite marks on his neck were awfully visible. Vis had definitely taken some of her frustrations out of him last night.He let out a sigh and went to take a bath. She was rightfully upset, and he didn’t care about how he looked too much. He bathed, then got dressed and opened the door of his room, only to see Droigheann standing there, leaning against the wall.“I didn’t realise you’d come out.” Kyle said as he fixed his cloak and hair before the mirror.“You were asleep.” Droigheann explained with a faint smile. “You found the second half of the hourglass.” He stated with a hint of curiosity in his voice. Kyle nodded. “We did. We almost died for it too.” He shuddered. “I’m never going back to the Celestial Plane.”Droigheann laughed out loud. “That is indeed a good idea.” The De
Chapter 270: The Waking World
His eyes shot wide open, and he stared at the grey ceiling above him. A couple of moths were walking in rough circles. One of them tried to fly, only to continuously hit the ceiling afterwards.He blinked a few times as he tried to figure out where he was.“You’re awake!” A panicked voice reached his ears. “Rhealis, they’re back!” It took him a moment to recognise Vis’ voice. A cold hand pressed against his forehead as he slowly began to notice the numbness around his right arm. There was a mild pain too.Footsteps approached as Kyle tilted his head to look at Vis. “Did something happen while we were gone?” He asked with a crusty voice. He licked his dry lips. He could use some water right now.“Your arm got charred!” Vis hissed wide eyed. Was she angry? “And the Fallen Angel’s wings started bleeding!”“Indeed,” Rhealis approached them with a glass of water in her hand. She helped Kyle sit upright, then gave him the glass. He drank it without hesitation. The water passing through his
Chapter 269: The Wasteyard of Heaven
Azazel led him through the distorted landscape in a hurry. “They can’t see as well here.” The Fallen Angel explained as soon as they walked through a cathedral door and fell upwards. Kyle hit the ceiling with a muffled thud. A thick, soft carpet had broken his fall.He moaned with pain still. Constantly falling somewhere was slowly taking its toll on him. His back couldn’t take many more falls. “Why?” He asked as he sat upright and rubbed his sides.Azazel flew up and closed the cathedral’s door. “Because of the distortions. They don’t see things as you do. They see what something is, can be, and was.” The Fallen Angel hesitated upon seeing Kyle’s confused expression. “You don’t understand, do you?”Kyle shook his head. “Nope.”Azazel’s shoulders dropped with disappointment. “When you see something,” The Angel said, speaking slower th
