Matthew Williams
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Silas found himself drifting through a void of dark empty space. A voice broke the silence, resonating with power. "Greetings, Silas Blackwood. I am the consciousness of the altar you placed your hand upon." "Who are you? Where am I?" Silas asked, feeling disoriented in the featureless void. "Not who, but what. I am a magical item, created with the mana cores of the greatest mages to ever live," the altar explained. "You are currently within a realm of shared consciousness." The altar continued,…-
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Silas picked up his glasses, put them on, and briskly walked towards the assessment chamber. The weight of his recent confrontation with Alastair and his cronies still lingered, but a newfound confidence buoyed his steps. Lyra stepped out from her hiding spot, her mind buzzing with questions. Why had Silas touched the other students after defeating them? And what had he put in that girl's robes? Intrigued, she decided to follow him at a distance, hoping to join his assessment group. As he approached…
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As Silas stepped through the grand archway that marked the entrance to Arcanium University, he couldn't help but stare in awe at the architecture. The campus sprawled out before him, a testament to centuries of magical knowledge and power. Towering spires of ancient stone reached towards the sky, their surfaces covered in vines. Bridges spanned the gaps between floating islands of lush gardens and shimmering pools. The entire campus hung over a vast lake, its waters reflecting the magical aura that…
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Searing pain shot through Silas's entire body. His bones grew, muscles reshaped. Stabbing agony pierced his eyes and face. He blinked, hoping to alleviate the pain, but it persisted. The world blurred and distorted. Then, suddenly, the pain vanished. Silas stood up, cautiously optimistic. As his vision cleared, he was stunned by what he saw. Everything was crystal clear. He could make out details he'd never noticed before - the cracked spines of books on distant shelves, the intricate wood grain of…
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Silas Blackwood's eyes snapped open, his consciousness ripped from the depths of oblivion by a searing pain that threatened to split his skull in two. He groaned, lifting a hand to his forehead and massaging it with his fingers. A weird sensation in his chest caught his attention. It felt as if an invisible weight was pressing down on him. Looking down, his breath caught in his throat. His shirt was in tatters, but that was the least of his worries. A machine was embedded in his chest, its metal…
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As Emma's words faded, Harrison gave a silent approval to her decision, nodding gently. To erase the remnants of the inferno from earlier, Harrison once again summoned the Heart of Ice, releasing it upon the scorched remnants of the treants. A chilling aura swiftly spread, seeming to solidify the air instantaneously into tiny droplets. A soft mist then enveloped the area, and when it cleared, all that remained were the ashes of the treants and scorched earth. "The path ahead still beckons me,"…-
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The car door gently closed behind them. Harrison was the first to cast the Stone Shield spell, enveloping himself in a protective layer of rock-hard skin. He led the way, each step firm and resolute. Emma followed closely, her eyes vigilant and mind racing, while the emotionless Skeleton King trailed behind, every step echoing with a chilling stillness. The forest path meandered, surrounded by dense shrubbery and wild grass that seemed to have grown purposefully to keep intruders at bay.…
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Hearing Leo's words, envy flickered in the eyes of the others. This fellow was leveling up way too effortlessly. At that moment, Harrison approached Icethorn. "I wonder when my reward will arrive." Icethorn nodded, subsequently drawing out an Ink Jade token from his spatial bag. "This is the last one I have and also the last one in the entire Celestial Bureau. Venturing into the Enchanted Realm consumes a vast amount of resources. I predict our opportunities to enter in the future will be…
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What they all failed to grasp was that Harrison had once spent over two decades in another world, deeply engrossed in fierce battles. Those wars and strategies had become second nature to him, as instinctive as breathing. In that bygone era, he trudged through both blazing fires and chilling frosts, dancing an endless dance with life and death. At times, he'd amusingly ponder that if there were some firewood by this icy lake, he'd love to set up a makeshift stove to roast and taste these frozen…
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Under Harrison's gaze, the attributes of the Mythical Koi became undeniably evident, compelling him to marvel at its might. The constitution index of the Mythical Koi soared to an astounding 250 points. From Harrison's experience, such numbers were exceedingly rare and truly breathtaking. Yet, could there truly be only one such Mythical Koi in this vast lake? Especially given the heart-stopping tumult just moments ago – could it really have been caused by a mere koi, albeit one spanning…
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