Sarah Thomas
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Okay, guys, the time has come for me to close this novel and move on. First off, let me thank everyone who actually stuck through the entire thing and enjoyed the story so far. Don't worry, the end of the first tome doesn't mean the end of the story! It just means... Indefinite hiatus. Initially, I wanted to take a week off from writing 4 things at once and limit it just to 3... But there are huge chances I won't get back to this story for a bit longer. Not before I finish my first and biggest novel,…-
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"Who is that person?" The wind mage asked. In the beginning, he was uninterested in Alex. Alex was just a freeloader he came across on his voyage, nothing more or nothing less. That was his opinion. So, he didn't care about Alex at all. "That?" The crew member who was holding him asked, amused. He was pointing at Alex while asking. "Yes, that person. I have seen him before and know he is travelling with us. But who is he?" "He is called Meru. The captain brought him." "His name is…-
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"SHIT!" Alex exclaimed as something pulled him forward. He slid across the floor and almost fell into the ocean. Fortunately, he quickly mobilised his mana to bind himself to the floor. Physical reinforcement allowed him to bear the strain coming from the rod. The sudden motion of Alex didn't go unnoticed. The crew members who were nearby saw him jerk forward. They curiously looked at him. Never did they see a person being pulled across the floor while fishing. Usually, the line and rods were weak…
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The thread of mana extended along the length of the fishing line. The slender line was crafted from an unfamiliar material to Alex. It resembled a braided cord woven from a variety of different materials. The bait trailed behind, following the ship's course. Small fish that sensed the presence of mana steered clear, while slightly larger ones were enticed. The crew used deceased fish as bait, a technique Alex adopted. However, for most fish, the limp, lifeless body of the used bait fish was…
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"Aye, sir cap-tian. We want to hail your ship and cross the ocean. Can you take us along?" Alex spoke while mimicking an accent he heard on the ports. All the Westerners he saw on the dock were talking like that. The man with an eye patch looked at him, amused by his antics. Alex was wearing Western clothes and a hat. And beside him was Chitra wearing similar clothes. At a glance, they looked like a westerner. But just a bit of scrutiny could quickly reveal his identity as a person from the…
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Thira changed for the better in the past few months. However the same could not be said for the thousand headed serpent tribe. They lost the trust of the people when the scandal of the first elder was revealed. The first elder of the thousand headed serpent tribe had betrayed the city and his own tribe. His actions tarnished the reputation of his tribe. But, remembering the sacrifice of hundreds of warriors of the thousand headed serpent tribe, the citizens didn't revolt against them. Many…
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Sometime later that day. Alex and Chitra were talking. "I have a way to go to your tribe quickly," Alex paused. Chitra was his 'pet', so he knew a way for them to travel to Pushpam quickly. But his abrupt pause meant he was unwilling to share that with Chitra. Chitra realised this fact instantly. "What do you need me to do?" She asked. "Well, nothing complicated. Saving you was a difficult task, and it cost me a lot. But it would be worth it if you can help with some things." Alex's…
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After a while, the conversation continued. "We have built a cooperative relationship with the woodland tribe. Thadi is here to help us with farming." Mupan stated the obvious. He began to explain the actual relationship they had built up clearly. "After you left the tribe, we could not create arable land. The weeds grew faster than we could ever control. Even with a vast land, turning all that into arable land was impossible if we couldn't handle the weeds. "Magical method of heating water…
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Kalina, Chitra and Meena stayed in Alex's house. Others went home. Alex was the first to wake up. He tip-toed his way out so as not to disturb anyone. He wanted to visit the farm of the Stonehead tribe. But Kalina was waiting for him outside the house. "Hello." "Yes," Alex replied nonchalantly. He was expecting to see her. "What do you want to say?" Alex strode towards her and asked. "Let's talk while we walk." Kalina paused for a moment. But she still followed him. "Why are you not…
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Alex's home had two rooms. One was his bedroom, and the other was for guests. Kalina and Chitra decided to stay in the guestroom. They didn't even bother asking for his permission. Sun sunk into the mountains as time went by. Alex went around the village and visited Mupan, Mani and the chieftain. He talked with them for a while to show that he was safe. He was reciprocating their kindness. Meanwhile, he also gave them some gifts he had prepared. Unda was pleased when he saw Alex. He jumped…
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