John Taylor
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A figure leaped from one tree to the other as it surveyed the surrounding. It was a monster called the Arcula, a humanoid monster with an ape-like stature but sharp teeth like those of a shark. Its most problematic aspect was its agility and its color-changing fur, making it blend with the surrounding. With sneak attacks and above the average intelligence, it was a primitive monster that many didn't want to bother with hunting. As it went through the forest, its nose smelled the scent of meat. It…-
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'Isn't he a part of the group that I saw earlier?' Arthur thought to himself. The man in the robe waited calmly for Arthur to answer. "You… are not someone from the seven families." The man under the hood stared with amazement. He then continued, "What's your name?" "… Arthur Silvera." Arthur didn't plan on giving out his name, but the indescribable familiar feeling he had urged him to. He looked for any changes in the man's demeanor, and to his surprise, the man began to laugh. "I see, I see,…
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The next day, at the base of the tower centering the trial grounds, was a lone swordsman. He carried an apathetic expression as he looked at the tower towering the sky and earth. The familiar texture of his sword's handle had roughened along with his palms as he grew up from a nameless child. Now he stood atop this generation's ability users with his sole ability, Divine Sense, and his sword. These two made up for each other, making him one of the few people worthy of being called the Seven…
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Hazel opened her eyes to the sound of sizzling meat. Even with her consciousness barely awake, her body was honest as her stomach growled. As if scared by the rumbling of a beast, the young man in front of her was startled. The two stared at each and Hazel took the time to study him. He was an average-looking young man with dark hair and golden eyes. If not for his eyes, he would have been someone you can pick from anywhere in the street. As she stared into his eyes, Hazel knew he was someone special.…
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In the villa where Master Ronin lived, the old man woke up from his sleep having a vision. He saw a golden crown in his dream and a celestial giant wearing it. It was his ability, Prophecy, activating on its own. As he woke up with a pale face, his granddaughter Melania rushed toward him as she heard his screams earlier. "Gramps, what's wrong? Is it another vision?" She asked with worry as she gave him some water. Master Ronin nodded and drank the water to ease the lump he felt in his throat. "Call…
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"The first thing you need to learn about mana replenishing is how to breathe. Breathing is your gateway to the world around you. With each breath, you get enough oxygen from the surrounding air to live. Why not mana?" Master Ronin took the chance to demonstrate. He took a deep breath, and Arthur could feel the creation of pressure. Master Ronin then exhaled, and he released blue air from his mouth. "The color you see is due to mana. The key is to keep that mana inside, condense it, and assimilate it…
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After their training ended, Arthur went back to class. It was now their free time, usually used for clubs. "Hey, Arthur! Need help with choosing a club?" Markus walked over and leaned on Arthur's seat. As the latter was just mulling over it, he welcomed an introduction. "I'm not even sure I'll be attending a club though…" "You should if you want to get into Jerano. There's extra credit for people with extracurricular activities. Especially for famous clubs like Virtual Fighting, Abilities…
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"I had no idea you attended this place, Noah," Arthur said as he looked at his old friend from middle school. He was coming to the academy when he saw someone shoving his hands into the pockets of another student and taking his wallet. Arthur was about to ignore it as that was common, and he wouldn't be the hero who stands up for everyone at his own expense. He then saw the student's face and realized he was his old friend from middle school. "I… I never thought I'd see you today, and here on top…
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After replenishing his mana, Arthur kept hunting in the same pattern. He hunted seven more furred monsters, and that made him level up once and gave him only 5 points of agility. Counting the three he hunted earlier, he hunted ten monsters this day. After absorbing the eighth, however, the monsters stopped giving him any agility points. It seems he has already absorbed the essence of these monsters, and he needed to hunt others if he wanted to keep getting stronger. With his credit balance increasing…
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"Well… I wouldn't call it bullying. He just vents his anger by beating me up." Oren scratched his face innocently. Arthur didn't know how to tell his brother this was the definition of bullying. "Okay. I'll talk to this dude after I get into the academy. For now, keep away from him. Oh, and… Do you like this girl? Excluding whether you're worthy or not." Arthur asked and waited for his brother to answer. All he got, however, was a red face. Later, as he was back in his room, Arthur placed the…
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