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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 · ファンタジー
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264 Chs

Misery

"Celine! Celine!" Ron looked at the gaping hole in her chest, his eyes filled with disbelief and pain. He was fighting the old tramp earlier and was sure that he had stabbed him. But it was all an illusion!

He didn't know what to do. He was utterly shocked at how things had turned out. As he looked at Celine's chest wound that wasn't even healing, he began to panic. "C-Celine… talk to me…. Everything will be fine…. I'm right here with you."

Regeneration was one of the most defining abilities of a Blood Path Transcendent. However, like all spells, innate abilities also required the usage of spiritual force, albeit very minimal. But, after Celine's mind deteriorated over the past few weeks, her command over spiritual force did too.

Hence, now she was no different from a mortal. She was a Rank 1 Transcendent in name only. In the Dreamworld, Bryan feasted on her brain for weeks. Therefore, in the Waking World, her brain had lost most of its functions.