The group walked down the path to the temple, careful not to touch the obelisks or the river of sand flowing underground. Hera spent the entire time worried about her court. She didn't know if her blades would be able to move around inside the temple or not. What if going to a different area would be considered as if they were very far away? Then they would end up getting hurt in the process, a...
2023-03-29 13:00:05 +0000 UTC
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When the transfer was over, Hera looked around this new place. The room was called Temple of Sands, and it was true to its name. Just behind them was what looked like a 50-meter-tall tsunami made out of sand that was locked in place just before the wake started to break. Particles were reaching out toward them, but they were completely still. Some grains of sand even floated around. Because of ...
2023-03-27 13:00:06 +0000 UTC
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As Hera appeared outside the doorway, she noticed it was already late at night. Looking at the clock, it was around 2 A.M., and the room was very cold. The red dunes were terrible at holding heat. However, Hera was very curious about the magnets. She looked around and couldn't find any of her friends, which meant that they were probably inside someone's room.
"Well… I know that I won't ...
2023-03-25 13:00:05 +0000 UTC
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When Hera returned, she placed the original Yarnball on the workbench. Right by its side was the new version she created using the replicas. At first glance, both looked a lot similar. It still had the same appearance as a case of floss, but the replica had a few changes. The visor was still in the same place, even if the opening faced outward instead of up. The entire thing didn't look all tha...
2023-03-24 13:00:06 +0000 UTC
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Hey everyone!
I wanted to give this announcement last week to give you all a bit extra time, but the universe had other plans lol.
I'll go right into it, but I'll give an explanation afterward.
Starting next week (on the 31st), I'll be expanding the Patreon tiers. We currently only have the basic tier, and that tier won't change. The number of chapters and the price won't chan...
2023-03-23 03:34:56 +0000 UTC
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Hera was back at the entrance taking a break. There were still sixteen hours to complete the quest. She tried a few things with the relic, but so far, she didn't have much luck. According to Peaches, she wouldn't be able to understand the spells or effects that were already inside Yarnball, which means that besides the position and structure, she wouldn't be able to learn anything else about th...
2023-03-22 13:00:07 +0000 UTC
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It took five tries before Hera could actually disassemble one of the replicas successfully. The second time, she accidentally broke one of the parts that would make the string by grabbing it with too much strength with the tweezers. The third attempt had the visor shattering when she put a bit too much strength into the Liquid Crystal Chisel. The fourth seemed to go well, but the part where the...
2023-03-20 13:00:07 +0000 UTC
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##### Author's Note #####
Hey everyone. I'm sorry this chapter ended up going live so late. I changed one of the meds I'm taking yesterday, and even if it works great, taking it during the day was a BIG mistake. I passed out, woke up to eat, and passed out again a few times today lol.
I'm not 100% yet but I'm getting there. So the next chapters should come as usual. Thank you all ...
2023-03-19 03:10:05 +0000 UTC
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Ok, so I have to apologize. I messed up today. The chapter will still come on Saturday, but at a time later than usual. I finished writing and took my meds, only to remember that I still had to review it to make sure I didn't write gibberish. Unfortunately, the medicine already kicked in, and I can't do a proper review atm. So, when I wake up, I'll do that and post the chapter. Again sorry for ...
2023-03-18 08:07:13 +0000 UTC
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Hello everyone.
I'm sure you noticed how we didn't have a chapter on Wednesday. I would like to apologize for that. I ended up getting a really bad flu on Monday, and I couldn't write. I spent the first half of this week in bed, barely able to move to deal with the fever, and only managed to warn people through discord at some point when I was coming in and out of consciousness.
2023-03-16 18:31:40 +0000 UTC
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"Ok, Ms. Kingsley… Do you have any suggestions on where you want me to start?" Tara asked.
"I honestly don't know. I don't even know what that all means. So how about you start from the top? Also, you can call me Hera," the Empress smiled.
"Oh, ok. Hera. Let's see… from the top… The MAZE and the system seems upset with the number of sentient species that went extinct inside th...
2023-03-13 13:00:07 +0000 UTC
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Sometime before sundown, the group finally arrived at their destination. However, they still had to do a full lap around the oasis that they weren't able to see. The mirage would make that area look like just another part of the dunes, and if anyone tried to walk towards it, they would unconsciously walk around the area. Even worse, the illusion would make it seem as if their tracks were still ...
2023-03-11 13:00:04 +0000 UTC
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"Are we there yet?" Blue asked for the umpteenth time.
"No, Blue, we are not," Hera replied, the sweat dripping from her nose.
"Can I go on Nimbus?" Blue asked.
"It's not your turn. I'm next," Alex replied in a cold tone.
"Can Daskka do the thing?" Blue asked yet again.
"Shut up! Shut up! Shut up! We are miserable here, and we don't need a fucking child on top of t...
2023-03-10 13:00:06 +0000 UTC
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"Ok, I think I got it, but it's a bad idea. They are using that room as a break room, the one you are staring at, and there are five guards in there playing cards. The theater room on the west is empty, but the hallway right outside it has two guards. One is always there, and the other keeps rotating. Oddly enough, the best way seems to be the main entrance. The only person who passes by there ...
2023-03-08 13:00:05 +0000 UTC
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Becca was driving her car. Luckily it was 3 A.M., and there were few cars out at this time. She didn't want to use her Hyper Focus skill now since she didn't know when Zestra would need her help. Turning to the right, she arrived at the parking lot where she would leave her car and quickly found a parking spot. She took a deep breath and looked around the empty car for her purse. It was inside ...
2023-03-06 13:00:06 +0000 UTC
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"Right, and what is part 2 of the plan again?" Becca's partner asked.
"So, now that we have the cameras, all we have to do is wait for a moment where you can go there, and then you hack the computers and get away," Becca explained.
"Yeah, no. I know that part. But what are the specifics? What are the entry and exit points? How many guards are there during the day and during the nigh...
2023-03-04 13:00:03 +0000 UTC
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"Miss Swan, Mr. Haddock is ready for you," the assistant noticed how Becca was staring at the coffee machine that was in the lobby. It was a new model that, thanks to the number of settings, levers, and buttons, not to mention the portafilter-french press combo with some weird hooks on the sides, gave the machine an intimidating look to anyone who wasn't used to it, "Would you like some help?"<...
2023-03-03 13:00:04 +0000 UTC
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"So, Lena. What did you get?" Blue asked when they left the dungeon.
"A notification letting me know I was invited to the royal ball. I think that is the hard mode," Helena said.
"...And?" Blue pressed, excited by whatever the teaching was.
"I got a skill. It looks a lot like a spell, and I'm trying to understand how it works," Helena replied while she still was staring at not...
2023-03-01 13:00:09 +0000 UTC
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Seeing a notification like that was a first for everyone. Still, they understood what that meant and gathered as much loot as possible before returning to the platform. Since Mylo was really scared about going there again, Nimbus agreed to bring him up by flying instead. In reality, that would be even more dangerous since there would be nothing attaching the fighter to the griffon, but it someh...
2023-02-27 13:00:06 +0000 UTC
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'Let's bring it here,' Nimbus suggested as he stared the hippo down, even if it couldn't see him properly. Then again, they were currently under the Elemental Poison Storm, which made them look as if they were constantly being splashed by paint in this black-and-white world.
"I think that one is smart enough not to do that. There is something in its eyes," Hera saw a mix of a weasel with ...
2023-02-25 13:00:03 +0000 UTC
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"From the darkness comes light!" Helena's voice echoed through the entire field.
At the same time, the shadows that made everyone blind changed. Hera could see things now, but all in black and white. The ground was gray, but the monsters were completely white, with dark lines helping her see their shapes.
"What the hell was that?" Blue asked through the communicators.
"New spe...
2023-02-24 13:00:05 +0000 UTC
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Hera jumped on top of Nimbus as the griffon dashed through the field. The alarm she had set up to match the 20 minutes they had before the fight started had just rung, and she was right in front of the barrier, placing a few of her seeds on the ground. Not that she was too worried after all, she made sure to give her a minute to spare and return to the Yellow area in the field where the rest of...
2023-02-22 13:00:04 +0000 UTC
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"Are we there yet?" Mylo asked. The fighter was in the center of the platform, standing completely still while holding Shane's hand tightly.
"We are almost there, big guy, don't worry. Keep your eyes closed, ok?" Shane patted his shoulder.
"I don't get it. You weren't scared when we went to Sky, and we were much higher up there," Blue tilted her head.
"I don't know if we were ...
2023-02-20 13:00:23 +0000 UTC
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Getting to the dungeon was surprisingly easy. All they had to do was to walk down the road to the right of the doorway where they arrived. About half an hour later, they reached what clearly was a dungeon entrance. Embedded into the wall was a golden gate with a yellow honeycomb pattern and a garnet symbol in the middle. It looked like a minimalistic version of a bee, or a wasp, with long wings...
2023-02-18 13:00:05 +0000 UTC
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Hera walked back to the group, having almost depleted her mana by using the Elemental Memory Armor on Daskka so she could transfer it to the mist. Because she was doing it with something that was constantly moving, the spell took massive amounts of mana. The Empress only had one thing in her mind as she moved, she was worried about Alex's reaction, but it wasn't time to hesitate.
"Hey guy...
2023-02-17 13:00:05 +0000 UTC
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It took about 30 minutes to discuss the plan with Peaches, Johnny, and Capri. About halfway through their conversation, Peaches added that Shane was also in the loop. Hera never asked her friend if she could talk to the guides in her private room since that could also trigger one of her strikes for the skill, and asking about it wasn't allowed either. The guides couldn't say anything about othe...
2023-02-15 13:00:06 +0000 UTC
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'Guys, calm down. What is going on? I can't keep up with all the messages,' Hera typed before using her soundproof bubble to cover the entire bathroom. Daskka was the only one with her right now. Her court was outside, all in their weapon forms to save space since the private room was a bit full. That being said, Hera knew that this place was bigger than she remembered. Now she had enough space...
2023-02-13 13:00:07 +0000 UTC
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Hera still had her eyes closed when she heard Blues' voice coming from somewhere in front of her.
"Ew, ew, ew, ew. What is this? Why is it slimy? What is that smell?"
"Blue, calm down. You've been saying that for a while already," Shane spoke, but her voice was also a bit shaky.
Hera finally was able to move and opened her eyes to understand what was around her. A few dancing ...
2023-02-11 13:00:04 +0000 UTC
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There were a few tense moments where the party stared at Anemoray while the creature stared back. No one was moving a muscle. That thing was stronger than any monster they had fought so far, and it had a name, which meant it was strong enough to be recognized by the MAZE. However, that didn't mean they had no chance of killing that thing. Adriel wasn't someone who focused too much on fighting, ...
2023-02-10 13:00:06 +0000 UTC
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"Move, people, move!" Shane's red writing appeared in front of them, causing Blue and Bonnie to stop thinking it was an attack. They huffed and continued going forward toward the docks.
"Stop using that thing. Everyone knows we need to run!" Alex's green letters appeared.
"Everyone shut up. Just follow my arrows," Hera was using her map to guide them back to the docks. Shane and Adr...
2023-02-08 13:00:05 +0000 UTC
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