Jane surveyed the wall that Frondier and Sybil had crossed over. Yet, to her dismay, she discovered no visible footholds or other means to follow their path. Reactivating the trap appeared out of the question. "Frondier! Sybil! Can you hear me?" Silence. Whether their voices were inaudible from this side or the other side, or…
Replicator | Chapter 11 – Manipulating Fate (3)
"Hmm, it's not going as planned." Sybil murmured, her mind immersed in contemplation as her fingertips grazed her lips. ‘Aster Evans.......’ His divine power was renowned far and wide. While most people bestowed with divine power would go to great lengths to hide them within their families, once the owner of those powers reached a…
Replicator | Chapter 10 – Manipulating Fate (2)
As the day's classes concluded, the trio – Frondier, Sybil, and Aster – found themselves gathered in a campus café. Sybil, seated at a round table, exhibited a hint of exasperation in the rolling of her eyes as she discreetly surveyed her surroundings. Positioned before her were two individuals at opposite ends of the spectrum.…
Replicator | Chapter 9 – Manipulating Fate (1)
“Today's lesson revolves around the concept of 'Aura'.” The topic of today's lesson was basic combat skills. Ales, the teacher in-charge for today, cast her eyes around. The students were lined up in the outdoor training area, eagerly awaiting her explanation. Combat-related classes were usually conducted in this open space, though occasionally they'd secure an…
Replicator | Chapter 8.2 – A Branch in the Coffin, Mistilteinn (5)
The stock market was now dominated by the Viet Corporation, boasting the best stock price. However, that was a recent development, and before being taken over by Quinie, the former Viet Corporation had lost its shine from its glorious heyday. Many believed it was beyond recovery, and sadly, they were right. The path to restoring…
Replicator | Chapter 8.1 – A Branch in the Coffin, Mistilteinn (5)
Upon the Central Continent stood Lemuse, the grandest museum of all. Within its hallowed walls, the echoes of history resided, where the splendor of ancient weapons and the richness of diverse cultures converged in an exquisite tableau of artistic expression, encapsulated through paintings and sculptures. Quinie's purposeful footsteps led her to the museum, driven by…
Replicator | Chapter 7 – A Branch in the Coffin, Mistilteinn (4)
I gingerly toyed with the dagger a few times, marveling at its weight and perfect balance that closely resembled the original make. The sharpness of the blade would need testing, but it appeared to be very close to the original. 'But it is constantly draining mana.’ Obsidian, a matter that solidified under pressure, demanded a…
Replicator | Chapter 6.2 – A Branch in the Coffin, Mistilteinn (3)
"Aster, did you hear the news?" "Huh? What's going on?" Thane's excitement caught Aster's attention. Thane, just like Aster, was a commoner, and their friendship flourished quickly. Aster was somewhat of a celebrity, and Thane admired him with an almost fanatical fervor, a fitting match for his enthusiastic nature. "Haven't you seen the news about…