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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

Dicentra Royalty

Nicholas was on his knees, trembling in fear as he watched Bryan break layer after layer of mirror walls. He had never expected Bryan to be so tenacious. The earlier attack should have rightfully incapacitated Bryan, but here he was swinging his arms like a crazed beast.

He was beginning to think that his plan had failed. After all, the two Rank 2 Transcendents beside him were still recovering from their wounds. Although they were Transcendents, it didn't mean that they were impervious to bullets. If anything, they only had more resistance than regular humans.

Thus, Nicholas could not only depend on the mirror artifact. He himself was a Rank 2 Transcendent but he didn't have much fighting capabilities. After all, he'd embarked on the Artisan Path.