David Thompson
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The capital came into view as Harold’s horse crested one last hill. He was still exhausted but no longer at risk of passing out from it. The night of rest in the town of Greg had given him just enough energy to make this journey. While Captain Wallace had helped him send scouts back to the mage’s college, he needed to personally report to the king and the royal advisors. This was not going to be a pleasant meeting. Especially considering that he would immediately report directly to the Warden after.…-
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I watched the human stuff her bag and face with food from the pantry. She seemed she was enjoying herself immensely, but this appeared a much less relaxed way to consume food than I was used to seeing. Usually, humans sat and immobilized themselves during this process. Maybe she didn’t know how to properly take a break? That gave me an idea. I waited until she had finished filling her bag, then gave a few short excited beeps to get her attention. I wanted to share something with her. Something that I…
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I looked at the human in shock. Who knew she would be so bloodthirsty? Besides, exterminate what? I swiveled around, looking for a possible mess maker. All I saw were the water tanks. I supposed the tanks themselves did make a bit of a mess. They splashed and left water stains on the floor occasionally. As the water evaporated, salt and other particulates were left behind. The calcium buildup was one of the hardest things to get rid of. In fact, I didn't think I could do it now, even with my advanced…
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The small human looked to be feeling much better. Sadly, my pillow delivery was too late, as she had already woken up. I still left it on her blanket for the next charging session. She had been awake for at least a few minutes, judging by how she had already undone the wrappings on her ankle. Now she could move much more smoothly and didn't need the large stick she had been using. I was glad to see the repairs had gone off without a hitch. When I rolled in, she was wiping down the glass instruments she…
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Now is not the time, mysterious voice. I let out a distressed beep as I used my newfound energy to circle around the group of minor demons. However, the voice was not to be ignored. CHOOSE Fine. I swerved around the pillars to put them between me and the horde. Fine, fine, fine. I didn’t know what a flamethrower was, but a fire, in general, wouldn’t be a healthy choice for the flooring or the rugs; that's not an option. Sandblasting might be nice if I intended to strip paint, but that's not my…
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Epilogue 2: A Vacuum from Beyond the Stars I projected a portion of myself down into an avatar. It was the least amount of power that I could possibly fit into one singular spot, the very lower limits of what I could now do. But despite that, its very existence was already shifting the world around it. The effects were nothing too crazy. The lawn subtly evened itself out to a more exact height, and the ants marched in straighter lines. The wind-blown leaves formed piles rather than spreading…
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Epilogue 1: What Lies Between the Stars Ashley trotted down the hall, doing her best to maintain a dignified posture as she did. Her attempts were met with only moderate success, considering there was only so much dignity a six-year-old could really muster. But her lessons with the Nighty Knights hadn't gone entirely to waste on that front. "You finished your chores, Princess?" Ashley stopped mid-stride, head whipping around. “Gigi!” Her great-great-grandmother chuckled as Ashley rushed over and…
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Despite the exhaustion, Bee did her best to keep her shoulders back and her pace even as she and the two Nighty Knights trudged back down the tunnel. The continued sounds of fighting were still audible outside, but none of them had the energy left to run and rejoin the battle. Sure, she had leveled up a lot, but the last fight had taken a lot out of her. Bradley and Jason were also both exhausted, though satisfied. They, too, had come out of that encounter with a significant boost in power. But even…
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LEVEL 80 REACHED! CHOOSE A SKILL: DIVINE COMMUNION, MULTITHREADING, SPOTLESS Bee regained her feet as she read through the options. As much as she would’ve liked to sit and contemplate them for a few hours, there were still things to be done. Her allies were still fighting the archfiends, and she didn’t want to leave the rest of the Nighty Knights alone for a minute longer than required. Fortunately, her mind was so amped up on adrenaline and experience that she processed the choices in record time.…
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As the magma-coated skeleton emerged, the trio didn't simply watch on in awe. They sprang into action and went after the archdemons without hesitation. Bee couldn't help but be grateful. They trusted her implicitly to deal with the new threat, even as they took on enemies much higher level than themselves. Dashing toward the Phylactery, a quick scan of her surroundings revealed that it wasn't all as it seemed. She quickly confirmed that it was, in fact, what she was looking for. But the magma golem was…
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