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The Stonehearted Knight

'Why can't life be simple? I just wished to be the next baron of Grindeston. Now I have to face the world and Heavens above, only because of the damn stone acting like my heart?' Hex Darkenmane, scorned and despised by people and his fate, struggled in the dark chasms of the Endless Mountains to have one chance at becoming Blessed. Once he threaded the path of Knights, he would challenge the baron and gain everyone's respect. But things weren't as simple as he imagined. Only after gaining a Blessing and starting as a Squire did he learn the truth about the world and the Heaven governing over it. The baron's power knew no limits, Heaven wasn't as benevolent as preached, and his origin wasn't as simple as he believed. To make things worse, his master didn't seem interested in teaching. He landed in a battle between powerhouses and Heavens and was confronted with his origin. But like he never despaired in the deepest chasms of the mountains, he never considered giving up no matter how high the odds were stacked against him. "Give up? Why? Isn't it just the entire world and the Heaven around it, coming at me? Even if I stand alone, I won't be disheartened. Step by step, I will thread on my foes, going beyond Heaven itself. The road is long and lonely but don't pity me, for I don't pity myself. Toward others but especially towards myself, I am stonehearted." _____________________________________________________________________________________________ Finally, I have a discord. Join, please. https://discord.gg/EPGbDykXW3 A/N: WEIRDNESS I started to write after being tired of system, harem, and R18 novels that seemed copied from each other (I AM NOT DISSING ANYONE). I decided to write my own story, trying to blend traditional fantasy with web novels, adding weirdness as the main spice.

JayScribe · Fantasy
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Reaching the core (1)

"You seem to be doing well. I guess one more night and you might resume your duties."

Hex listened to Rosa's assessment of his condition. Her confidant smile worried Hex the most. If she discharged him one night earlier, he would have to leave the district. He felt unwilling this close to his target.

"Elena, you disagree?"

Hex looked up. Rosa's gaze was on her apprentice. Elena hesitated at first but then lifted her chin and faced her teacher.

"Miss Rosa, you once told me that there are no infirmaries outside the gates. If we let him leave without ensuring that there are no hidden injuries, he might still be at risk. Our Codes as Healers don't allow us to make light of someone's life."

Elena spoke without blinking and stood as stiff as a plank. Her voice didn't fluctuate but lacked emotions. 

'Damn. Way to pile up on my guilt. But thanks…I guess.'