Sophia Harris
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“No, not “Why not?” Reishi took another sip of his tea. He sat in his armchair with a patient look. “We need a shop in Sylspring, and she has an established business on the main street. She would also offer to supply herbs at a convenient price.” “Didn’t you want to sell them yourself?” “Merchants must be flexible,” the merman waved his objections away. “Partnering with her will save us months of work, maybe years. And we need to move fast, the alchemists in Higharbor are growing…-
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Kai stood in front of his lab, his hand dithering an inch from the lock, key firmly in his grip. He had already sent word of his return to Reishi, which left little doubt about the identity of the two glowing figures waiting inside. Taking a deep breath, Kai opened the door. “I’m back.” Reishi sat on a table that gave his back to the entrance, so he couldn’t read his expression. “It’s been four days, today’s the Jiro closed the door behind him. The guard stood stiffly, giving him a…
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Kai double-checked that the bathroom door was locked. He had to jump to pull the blue curtain with crashing waves over the small window. Not that I mattered since it faced the wooden planks of another building. Admittedly, this wasn’t how he imagined his triumphant enhancement to the peak of Orange: hidden in a tiny bathroom in the middle of Sylspring. The sea might not be practical, but it was more dignified. Usually, he did a long session of meditation to prepare himself. That wasn’t feasible…
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“They Zerith's measuring gaze never wavered from him. “You didn’t know?” “They told me they were going to leave, but I— Are you sure they’ve left? Maybe it’s just a misunderstanding.” This conversation was inevitable. Kai had thought long and hard about how to approach it. Even with Improvisation, directly lying to the captain’s face carried heavy risks. “I’m certain, a boat passing by saw the place was definitely abandoned. Other sailors have been able to confirm it. What did…
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“I can’t focus on the brewing process standing on a chair,” Kai anticipated the objection. “And putting the cauldron on the floor would be too low.” Alchemy required careful and precise movements. Manipulating his mana over such a large cauldron would already cause a lot of headaches, if he couldn’t even maneuver around it, this was never going to work. “I think we can cut the table legs to make it your height,” Reishi said after a minute of contemplation. “Do you have a saw and the…
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“Congratulations,” Kai shoved the word out of his throat. Now that he knew where to look, the signs were obvious. The tiny creases around Moui’s eyes were gone, and his skin was practically glowing. That wasn’t the effect of a night of good sleep or a new skincare routine. Advancing your grade didn’t technically make you younger, but Moui sure didn’t look like a man in his forties. “Thank you, kid. I know you’ll get there too, one day.” Kai couldn’t tell if it was a heartfelt wish or…
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Right as Kai was losing hope, a new notification popped up. With this, Favor returned to its rightful place, firmly leading his attributes. Kai leaned on the headboard of his bed, adjusting the pillow behind his head. Elijah’s book fell into his hands. The plain leather cover hid pages of esoteric information. He had read those chapters several times. While he had yet to find any loophole or exploit, it helped shine a light on how the Guide rewarded Favor. The author divided achievements into two…
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Kai blinked twice. Yes, it was finally time. Acting—the second skill he ever learned—was evolving after more than ten years. The last splash of red in his status. Not giving the mental command immediately was harrowing. If he saw the options, he would end up sitting down in the middle of the street and probably start wandering aimlessly till he made a choice. A fortune in silver mesars weighed down his backpack. He hadn’t used the spatial ring in front of Reishi. Even though he trusted the merman,…
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Kai browsed through the pages of his notebook. The golden pearl rested on the bed beside him, shimmering with its charming hue. Dealing with Reishi required preparation if he wanted to come out on top. The mana treasure was the main attraction, but they had more to discuss. He would be staying in Sylspring for the foreseeable future, so his plans with the merman had to be revised. The sneaky fish could be quite persuasive, and Kai revised possible requests and concessions he wrote down. He needed to have…
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Kai wanted to smack himself for not realizing it sooner. “When did it happen?” “Exploring the underwater cave gave me the last push I needed,” Ele beamed proudly. As usual, Kai and Kea had sucked all the worry and attention, while Ele waited politely by the side. “We need to celebrate.” Orange ★★ at seventeen was an impressive achievement. The most exceptional islanders didn’t manage it before twenty. For those who only focused on their profession, they were usually closer to their…
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