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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

Together

Friday, 7th January 1581.

The door to his apartment opened as Bryan stepped inside. He kept his black overcoat and his fedora hat on the coat hanger and walked to the living room.

He sat down on the couch and heaved a tired sigh as he mumbled, "Fuck me… There's so much work these days."

Since the past few weeks, Bryan and the other members of the Strike Team had had their plates full.

They were already investigating the disappearances which were most likely caused by the members of the Holy Blood Sect. And now they had to look for clues about the whereabouts of the cultists of the Inferno Order as well.

Although there had been some results for the latter. Over the past weeks, the Strike Team had caught a total of six cultists of the Inferno Order.

Most of them were Apprentices and only one was a Rank 1 Transcendent. However, after catching them, the interrogation process was anything but fruitful.