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    • by Cristae — 343 A Blessing Upon You (2) The scent of roses was so thick it stung my nose. The moment we emerged from underground, the sight before us made me dizzy for an instant. Hong Seokyeong seemed equally stunned, rendered speechless for a moment. “…What happened here?” If even Hong Seokyeong was saying that, it spoke volumes. Compared to the oppressive force we’d felt passing through the dungeon gate, the dungeon itself had been peaceful. The star-filled sky was almost romantic. The…
    • by Cristae — 318 The Duty of a Younger Sibling (3) —It’s, it’s getting closer? What do I do?! Woo Irok’s voice was clearly flustered, but it was still steady. He hadn’t panicked yet. This wasn’t an extremely dangerous situation. All the more reason for me to keep my head. Still clutching my phone, I headed for the director’s office. Damn it, Imi-seon was already nowhere to be seen in the hallway. How long could she have been gone? She’s quick on her feet. “Woo Irok. Where are you right…
    • by Cristae — 315 New Family (2) There was something I hadn’t told Kang Taewoo. Patrick Kang, the father of Jonathan and Sophia who lived in Hawaii, had lost not only his wife but also his son Jonathan and daughter Sophia in the accident two years ago. And then, half a year ago, he passed away himself after a long illness. Hong Seokyoung’s father- and mother-in-law, regardless of their missing son, mourned the death of their relative. When Hong Seokyoung contacted them about the two children, they…
    • by Cristae — Chapter 103: Earthfire Dragon Thermal Suit After sorting out the trash can, Qi Yu returned to the shelter. He opened the survival panel and navigated to the trading board. He initiated an automatic trade: He put up 50,000 Level 1 Beast Crystals. Then he opened the regional channel: Even as a few people replied, Qi Yu’s trading page began to light up with red dots. That meant people were already buying his items. The District 01 Survival Squad group…
    • by Cristae — On the day the Phase Two Crystal Stones went on sale A little after six in the morning, an employee of a trading house arrived for work.Today was his turn to open up. With a breakfast roll from the cafeteria clenched between his teeth, he yawned as he fumbled with his keys, groggily ambling forward. As he walked on, he suddenly bumped headlong—thud—into a wall. “Ouch!” the wall complained indignantly. Stunned for a moment, the trading house employee realized he’d actually walked into…
    • by Cristae — After much bustle back and forth, it took a considerable effort to finally soothe Aunt Zhou. Si Linyan led Bian Xu through the unit doors, stepping out of the apartment building. At last, he turned back to glance at this place one last time. When he first arrived, the entrance was piled high with all sorts of miscellaneous items—from shoe cabinets to planting boxes, to all kinds of broken electric fans and whatnot—all gathering dust, crammed together until the whole corridor was choked full. Si…
    • by Cristae — 420 Preparation for the Raid (5) The meetings to prepare for the Okinawa Butterfly Dungeon raid continued even after that. I won’t claim the plan was perfect. Such a thing doesn’t exist. But that doesn’t mean you can just not do it, either. Having a plan and not having one are two very different things. Hunters know that better than anyone. “They say the Japanese government is providing supplies?” “All top-grade!” “They’d better, if they have any conscience. Who do you…
    • by Cristae — Chapter 126: The Power of Ice and Snow’s Origin, Unlocking Ice Magic Qi Yu didn’t ask what the special effect was, because he saw it too. The mysterious mage, cloaked and staff in hand, hovered in midair, a pair of magnificent azure wings unfurled behind him, and the sea surged and roared in answer to his call. It lasted for several full seconds before this dazzling scene finally faded away. Meanwhile, in the 01 Squad chat group, his ID had turned gold, and on either side of his name, a…
    • by Cristae — 236 Jewel Rune (2) “So, how do you check a rune?” Hong Seok-young was as excited as a child with a new toy. I adjusted my magic watch as I answered. “There’s a comparison program. If I run it…” “You said there’s a rune database, right? The runes you’ve shared so far—did you pull those from there, too?” “Not all of them.” I shrugged. “There are some runes that every Hunter has to learn as a basic skill.” “Ah. The concealment rune?” “Yes. The…
    • by Cristae — Chapter 187 When Qi Yu walked through his territory again, he could clearly feel the difference. His body’s resistance to the cold had increased. To be precise, his overall physical abilities had improved in every aspect. Unfortunately, ever since he returned from the resource zone, his attributes had turned into a string of asterisks—he couldn’t see the exact numbers anymore. But judging by how he felt, if the numbers were still visible, every stat would have…
    • by Cristae — 337 The Almighty Magician (1) A log cabin stood tall in the middle of the reeds. Roses bloomed all year round, climbing the pillars and covering half the roof, while ivy crept up the walls, lush and green. Yellow flowers peeked out between the leaves. Countless pots of all shapes and sizes surrounded the house, making it look like the home of a dwarf straight out of a fairy tale. There was even a low fence around the cabin, draped with broad-leafed plants. There was no gate, but in the only gap…
    • by Cristae — 280 Betting (4) Sandra Gamble’s day always began late. After all, she didn’t work anywhere that required her to clock in on time, and it took less than five minutes to walk from her dormitory to the lab. If it were up to her, she would have liked to wake up even later, but ever since moving from that luxurious pension to the school, there had been restrictions on when the cafeteria was open. Considering the small number of faculty and students, it was understandable. There was a kitchen in the…
    • by Cristae — 356 Molting (3) What? Did she just ask if I made this on purpose? I almost retorted—why would I ever create something like this?—but stopped myself. Because I immediately understood the line of reasoning that led Park Seohyun to ask such an innocent question. I’d left most of the management of the mage students to Kim Chaemin, only teaching the occasional rune class. Still, Park Seohyun would sneak over to me during after-school study hours. That started after she found out I was...…
    • by Cristae — 522 To Remain a Magician (6) A powerful wave radiated from Michelle. Mana spread out like mist. It didn’t feel threatening, but neither was it so beautiful that one could just stand there, entranced. And yet, astonishingly, nothing happened. “Don’t get any closer.” I grabbed my father’s arm. It wasn’t a landmine that would explode if touched, nor did there seem to be any sign of another spell being cast. But the mana, surprisingly, did not waver and simply stayed in place.…
    • by Cristae — Chapter 153: Advancement—Four-Star Mage The moment the words “blocked” appeared, the entire regional channel fell silent. Everyone knew that, for now, the “block” function in Survival Game only applied to the trading interface. And as for the game pro “I Love Survival Game,” his trading page was, without a doubt, the most valuable in the entire region. “Sleepy Fool” immediately slid to his knees and launched into a full apology, insisting he truly meant no harm and begging the…
    • by Cristae — 515 The Magician’s Child (5) Even now, and in the future, Hong Seok-young would never admit it. Some might say that the horrific experiences at Mont-Saint-Michel in the past must have left their mark on Noah Michelle. Hong Seok-young did not deny that point. But that alone did not make him understand Michelle. What was pitiable remained pitiable, and what was different, remained different. Perhaps, someday, Hong Seok-young would look back on this day, on what happened in this dungeon, with a…
    • by Cristae — 466 Cactus Flower (2) Right after the conquest of the Desert Mole Dungeon. One hour before Daniel’s in-depth interview with Guild Mimi. “So.” “Hm?” “What exactly did you talk about?” “Ummm, well…” Arms folded, I tilted my head from side to side. The longer I hesitated, the narrower the man’s eyes grew. It was a familiar look—the face of someone debating whether or not to smack me. The kind of face you often saw when talking with a childhood friend. “It’s…
    • by Cristae — 422 Ashes’ Vermin (2) Let’s imagine for a moment. One day, as I was living my life with diligence, a stranger came to see me. Strictly speaking, he wasn’t a complete stranger. There was something oddly familiar about his face, his voice. So, as I stared at him, wondering if he might be a long-lost sibling, he said this: “I am you, from the future.” How would I react to that? I’d call the police, obviously. Report that there’s some lunatic hanging around. Honestly, if…
    • by Cristae — 417 Preparation for the Raid (2) “Does it bother you?” “Hm?” “I asked if it bothers you.” Kim Chaemin’s gaze drifted toward Han Taekyung and Eva Robinson, playing on the beach. It was a stark contrast to the adults’ serious faces as they reviewed dungeon plans. Eva Robinson was one thing, but Han Taekyung… Well, I was the one who told him to just check the fairy’s words and not worry about the dungeon. Apparently bored of playing in the water, Han Taekyung had…
    • by Cristae — 509 In a Dream (4) No matter how many flights of stairs we climbed, or how many times we descended twice as many, the same maze appeared before us each time. For a moment, I wondered if Michel had built the maze across multiple levels, but that notion was quickly dismissed. Even if Michel could reshape this dungeon however he wished, it was impossible to replicate an archmage’s unique magic. “It’s my magic,” Kim Chaemin said, his face set and hard, as he looked at the grass underfoot and…
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