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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

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Rank 1 Transcendent!

Bryan's soul was pristine white in color. And in the center of this white space, the 54 mind runes were hovering. As Bryan looked at the mind runes, he realized that they had formed the shape of a hexagonal prism.

All the mind runes that he had carved in this past year, were intricately drawn with symmetry and each of the strokes connected to the other and formed this prism.

The prism also had a slight shade of purple to it. Bryan believed that this was a result of him eating that flower that Benny had gotten for him.

The transition from Apprentice to a Transcendent included three steps. Bryan had already completed the first step which was comprehending the innate abilities, whose information was given by the potion.

The next two steps were closely linked together and were also the most crucial to his advancement. If Bryan failed in his next step, he would be doomed.

Hence, he closed his eyes and levitated right beneath his mind runes as he waited for the next attack.