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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

Too Easy

The two men along with the blond youth simultaneously crouched down and slammed their palms against the ground.

Rank 0 Spell: Blood Needles!

Three rows of red-colored thin needles protruded from the ground from the direction of the three men. When the three rows combined, the needles turned into thick spikes that raced toward Bryan.

Bryan visibly panicked as he saw the trail of red spikes constantly being generated from the ground and before he knew it, he was impaled by dozens of these spikes.

With hatred and resentment in his eyes, he looked at the blond youth as blood dripped from his mouth—dying the white mask red— along with the dozen holes on his body.

"Hahaha, turns out he was just a newly advanced Apprentice." One of the brown-haired men beside the blond youth laughed.

The blond youth, however, was puzzled as he mumbled, "Wasn't that… too easy?"