John Miller
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In a darkened forest, conjured by complicated magics, two individuals stood facing each other. One was a handsome half-elf named Elythaes, adorned in silvery mithril armor that gleamed in the artificial moonlight. The other was the new Institute Enforcer Roland who was having a rather challenging first day on the job. The tension between them was palpable, as he was unwilling to budge on the issue of trespassing. “Detain me? My, my, you're quite the ambitious one, aren't you? You should be careful, my…-
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“Big brothuer Rowand!” “...” “Heyyyyyyyyyy” “...” “Bwotha Lowannn…” “What do you want!?” “It's a bug! Hehehe!” “I guess it is…” Roland looked at the large green caterpillar that the close-to-three-year-old was holding. It was strange to see a young girl being fine with bugs, but he was more concerned about her being there instead. One moment she was showing him the chubby insect, and the next moment she was running away as if the two were playing a game of tag.…
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“So everything is fine?” “Yes, there are no sudden monster attacks, no nobles snooping around, and also no thieves. The Paladins also haven’t tried to abduct Agni…” “Awooo?” Before Elodia could continue, Roland observed a large nose make its way onto the holographic display. His helmet was sitting down on the table and projecting an image of his wife. She was using a modified crystal ball which produced a somewhat fisheye effect. He could see her clearly if she stood at a certain angle,…
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“That woman can’t keep getting away with it! Let’s go to one of the Professors. How about we inform Professor Imari? I bet she would clear it up with the Department which is sheltering her! Even her status won’t be able to protect her now.” “N-no, it’s fine Margaret. I just did something I wasn’t supposed to… I shouldn’t have gone to the training grounds at night…” A young girl with fire-red hair and eyes to match them continued speaking loudly while confronting another girl her…
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“Now, can someone point out what the problem is? Anyone? I see a whole forest of hands…” “...” Silence enveloped the entire lecture hall as the black floating cat asked for the answer to the question on the blackboard. It depicted a somewhat simplified runic structure of a lesser rune and wasn’t anything all that difficult. However, it didn’t seem that anyone from the students gathered here was willing to answer. Instead, they turned towards each other to resume their whispers that were…
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“Everything is fine, you should stop worrying. If you're that concerned, then why don't you just come back?" “I will, after I'm finished, but I'm not sure how long it will take. If anything happens then…” “Yes, I know, you've explained it to me five times now.” “Did I?” Roland responded to his somewhat annoyed wife. He had been calling her every day since he left, realizing that perhaps this frequent communication was unusual for people in this world accustomed to conveying messages…
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“Students, please behave... There is no running in the main mage hall. I understand that you haven't been here for long, but you are mages now. You are held to a different standard, so you must behave!” “Sorry, Miss Elsa…” A group of twelve children, aged between ten and twelve, huddled around an elderly-looking woman. It was evident they were unfamiliar with the place, constantly looking around, captivated by the magical occurrences - flying book pages, magical animals strutting about, and…
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Have you heard? Oh? Did something happen? Yes! Apparently, they are interviewing a new assistant professor! An assistant professor? Is that something to get excited about? Have you been drinking those strange potions again? Perhaps but thats not important. What is important is that they took him to that testing ground! By that, you mean? Yes, for the enforcement department! The enforcement department? Now, thats interesting. I wonder if he will last longer than the last assistant professor…
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‘Is this really worth it? Maybe I should just go back … If I work for a while, I might be able to afford an elixir for limb regeneration… But they only give it to important people; I’d have to probably find an underground auction instead…’ Such thoughts were floating around Roland’s mind as he examined his current situation. Bernir’s arm was the main reason he was here, but there were other options to take care of that problem. He didn’t want to risk his luck with the Church too much,…
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L-lady Castellane, is this necessary? I-Im sure we can lure in the Blood-Vulture in a different fashion. Dont be a spoilsport, just take the meat and wait. You dont trust Lady Castellanes plan? N-no, perish the thought. Its just t-that A hushed conversation unfolded among a group of people gathered around a floating orb of light. Among them was a young girl, appearing to be around fourteen or fifteen. Clad in dark robes, they all wore uniforms bearing a distinct emblem, reminiscent of the late Archmage…
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