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The Deceitful One

With the advent of steam power, mankind has advanced and ushered in the industrial revolution. This is the age of steam locomotives, automatons, guns, and cannons, as well as curses, magic, artifacts, and the occult. Hidden in the shadows are a group of extraordinary people who wield enormous power and strange abilities that normal people cannot even begin to comprehend. They are known as Transcendents! Bryan, a wily thief with a penchant for mischief, lost his parents at a very young age and was forced to live on the streets. That is until his whole life turned around when he was shown the Path to becoming a Transcendent. The Theft Path specializes in deceit and illusions. It can steal everything under the heavens. Even the powers, thoughts, and lives of others. Follow Bryan on his journey through this dangerous and treacherous world as he steals from gods and robs the mortals. This is the story of The Deceitful One. *** My novel has a steampunk world setting, so expect a lot of steam-powered technology as well as retro-looking futuristic inventions. Furthermore, there will be churches, secret organizations, and cults. So if you're a fan of LotM—which I have taken inspiration from btw—you will definitely like my novel. Also, this is my first attempt at writing a novel so you might find some mistakes here and there. Just know that I'm constantly trying to improve. Cheers! *** https://discord.gg/ZwFUa2zM

PandaDumpling · Fantasy
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264 Chs

Bryan vs Ron

As Ron saw the silver tendril protrude from Bryan's back, he was overcome by unprecedented fear. He had never seen something like this before, nor had he ever felt this way before.

He had a feeling that this tendril was something that didn't belong to this world. The malevolent aura that it naturally emanated was the most vile and evil thing he had ever felt in his life. Not even those higher-ups in the Holy Blood Sect could make him feel this way.

In front of Bryan's tendril, even his master, Sean's aura appeared to be holy. He looked at the grin on Bryan's face and gulped nervously. "W-What have you done to yourself?"

According to him, Bryan must have paid a ridiculous price to gain something so diabolical. Suddenly he remembered that on that fateful night, Alfredo had viciously poisoned Bryan. It was a poison that should have killed him within a week of being infected.