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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 · 奇幻
分數不夠
264 Chs

True Treasure

Thursday, 26th August 1580.

Bryan opened his groggy eyes as he massaged his temple with his right hand. He sat up on the bed as an exhausted sigh escaped his lips.

He had great difficulty sleeping the entire night. After the events of last night, it would be surprising if he could sleep peacefully. After all, Bryan had killed no less than 40 people by himself.

So every time he closed his eyes, scenes of blood and carnage would flash through his mind, causing him to not fall asleep.

Shaking his head, Bryan got up from the bed and headed to the bathroom to freshen up. Splashing some cold water on his face would make him more alert.

A few minutes later, Bryan came out of the bathroom and then went back to his bedroom again. He sat on his bed in a lotus position and closed his eyes to meditate.

Meditating would help clear his mind and remove all the mental fatigue that had accumulated. This was one of the advantages of meditation.