
by shay.sylvan
Announcement:Due to the comments left by Morphinne and Mocchi, I have removed the prologue. In its place, there will be a batch of new initial chapters that will bridge into the existing ones, which I will post as soon as they're completed. Enjoy! The removed prologue is posted on my Patreon page for free. I will begin polishing some of the first drafts I've written so far: mostly grammar, scene descriptions, arrangements and etc. I might delete some redundant scenes and provide extra elaborations in others, but the story will not be changed. Polishing progress:Ch 1-50.Major changes: Ch8-25, tuned down Jonathan's immaturity when he was under status ailment. Revealed the status ailments that Patrick saw when he cast Appraisal on Jonathan.Removed chapters: Frist Impression, Soaring, Life in the Village, Avalon and Bluefield, Slave Collar, Grievous Wound Release schedule:As soon as they're completed. Synopsis:This story explores a scenario where protagonists have family obligations. Warning:* Tragedies and emotional scenes.* Unreliable Narrators: Beware, characters may not always speak the truth. Theme of the Story:* Contrasting the innocence of children/teenagers with the harshness of reality: How do parents protect and nurture their children in this world? What preparations can they make?* Defining good and bad: If someone makes a bad choice for a good reason, are they guilty? Unlike Many Other Fantasy Stories:* No adults in children/teenager's skins.* No 15-year-olds trying to save the world (a relatively fair power system).* Flawed protagonists. People experience puberty, gain life experiences, misspeak, have selfish desires, agendas, and emotional drives. What to Expect:* A slow-burn narrative* Complex characters with agendas* Characters across ages: innocent children, immature teenagers, young adults finding direction, and older adults navigating reality* Adventurer's Guild, Merchant's Guild, Craftsman's Guild* Capitalism in full throttle: Realistic politics, religion and power struggles.* A unique world blending fantasy and modern elements (industrial revolution with mana instead of fossil fuel)* An extensive power system to explore as the main characters grow and learn
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| 1 | Chapter 22 – That day started peacefully | 0 |
| 2 | Chapter 23 - Eternity | 0 |
| 3 | Chapter 24 – Yes, I promise | 0 |
| 4 | Chapter 25 – Busy | 0 |
| 5 | Chapter 26 – I couldn't do anything | 0 |
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| Chapter 27 – Looting |
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| 7 | Chapter 28 – Ana and Travis | 0 |
| 8 | Chapter 29 – Grandpa | 0 |
| 9 | Chapter 30 – If I were a Holy Knight | 0 |
| 10 | Chapter 31 – The escape | 0 |
| 11 | Chapter 32 – Jonathan | 0 |
| 12 | Chapter 33 - Knight Melody vs Unsightly Demons | 0 |
| 13 | Chapter 34 - Monster Grandpa | 0 |
| 14 | Chapter 35 - We will | 0 |
| 15 | Chapter 36 - We really need the money | 0 |
| 16 | Chapter 37 - Silver Lake | 0 |
| 17 | Chapter 38 - Urie mission report | 0 |
| 18 | Chapter 39 - Plan | 0 |
| 19 | Chapter 40 – Too old to study | 0 |
| 20 | Chapter 41 – The Big Three | 0 |
| 21 | Chapter 42 - Saturday | 0 |
| 22 | Chapter 43 – Shield Blade Schools | 0 |
| 23 | Chapter 44 - Lost interest | 0 |
| 24 | Chapter 45 – Working tirelessly | 0 |
| 25 | Chapter 46 – Reality | 0 |
| 26 | Chapter 47 – Waltz on Silver Lake | 0 |
| 27 | Chapter 48 – Dear friends | 0 |
| 28 | Chapter 49 – Found you | 0 |
| 29 | Chapter 50 - Sego Lily | 0 |
| 30 | Chapter 51 – New life | 0 |
| 31 | Chapter 52 – Hero Aonidas | 0 |
| 32 | Chapter 53 – Shopping | 0 |
| 33 | Chapter 54 – Sunday night | 0 |
| 34 | Chapter 55 – Combat Adventurers | 0 |
| 35 | Chapter 56 – Fleeing | 0 |
| 36 | Chapter 57 - Fear | 0 |
| 37 | Chapter 58 – Lesson one | 0 |
| 38 | Chapter 59 – This ends now | 0 |
| 39 | Chapter 60 - Figured | 0 |
| 40 | Chapter 61 - What a waste | 0 |
| 41 | Chapter 62 - Motives | 0 |
| 42 | Chapter 63 - Orphanage | 0 |
| 43 | Chapter 64 – Picture book | 0 |
| 44 | Chapter 65 - Teaming up with Chicky | 0 |
| 45 | Chapter 66 - Emergency bell | 0 |
| 46 | Chapter 67 - Distraction | 0 |
| 47 | Chapter 68 – Headmaster office | 0 |
| 48 | Chapter 69 - Deepening shadows | 0 |
| 49 | Chapter 70 – Louis' flyers | 0 |
| 50 | Chapter 71 – Hidden in plain sight | 0 |
| 51 | Chapter 72 - Classless Adventurer | 0 |
| 52 | Chapter 73 - Mages | 0 |
| 53 | Chapter 74 - Solitude Blade School | 0 |
| 54 | Chapter 75 – Destiny | 0 |
| 55 | Chapter 76 – Questions | 0 |
| 56 | Chapter 77 - Phantom Steps | 0 |
| 57 | Chapter 78 - Creativity | 0 |
| 58 | Chapter 79 – Creativity II | 0 |
| 59 | Chapter 46 – The Goddess' Sanctuary | 0 |
| 60 | Chapter 47 – Harold, Jonathan, and the Teddy Bear | 0 |
| 61 | Chapter 48 – Just Ask Nicely | 0 |
| 62 | Chapter 49 – Divine vs Demonic | 0 |
| 63 | Chapter 50 - Wish | 0 |
| 64 | Chapter 3 – Sparring Session | 0 |
| 65 | Chapter 4 - Deadline | 0 |
| 66 | Chapter 5 - Maybe | 0 |
| 67 | Chapter 6 - Master Emily's Fashion Store | 0 |
| 68 | Chapter 7 - Home | 0 |
| 69 | Chapter 8 – Let's Play | 0 |
| 70 | Chapter 9 - Introduction | 0 |
| 71 | Chapter 10 – Relatives | 0 |
| 72 | Chapter 11 – Jane | 0 |
| 73 | Chapter 12 – Time to Sleep | 0 |
| 74 | Chapter 13 - I Evolved Again | 0 |
| 75 | Chapter 14 – Kill Him | 0 |
| 76 | Chapter 15 - Inherited Skills | 0 |
| 77 | Chapter 16 – Lunch | 0 |
| 78 | Chapter 17 - Appraisal | 0 |
| 79 | Chapter 18 - Fenrir | 0 |
| 80 | Chapter 19 – Altar Hall | 0 |
| 81 | Chapter 20 - Silver Circlet | 0 |
| 82 | Chapter 21 – Martial Arts | 0 |
| 83 | Chapter 22 – Unique Martial Arts | 0 |
| 84 | Chapter 23 – Mana Extension | 0 |
| 85 | Chapter 24 - Ultimate Purgatory Explosive Cannon | 0 |
| 86 | Chapter 25 – Spell Inventor | 0 |
| 87 | Chapter 26 - Exuberance Gentleman | 0 |
| 88 | Chapter 27 – Assassination Attempt | 0 |
| 89 | Chapter 28 – The Four Saints | 0 |
| 90 | Chapter 29 – I'll drive | 0 |
| 91 | Chapter 30 – One Way Or The Other | 0 |
| 92 | Chapter 31 – Welcome Back | 0 |
| 93 | Chapter 32 - Clash of Mana | 0 |
| 94 | Chapter 33 - Berserker | 0 |
| 95 | Chapter 34 - Virtually Invincible | 0 |
| 96 | Chapter 35 - Pure White Snowflakes | 0 |
| 97 | Chapter 36 – Pact with a Demon | 0 |
| 98 | Chapter 37 - Ashamed | 0 |
| 99 | Chapter 38 – Mana World Expansion | 0 |
| 100 | Chapter 39 - Uncle Coco | 0 |
| 101 | Chapter 40 - Fur and Hair | 0 |
| 102 | Chapter 41 – To Protect the Kingdom | 0 |
| 103 | Chapter 42 – Family Celebration Dinner | 0 |
| 104 | Chapter 43 – Baby Thomas | 0 |
| 105 | Chapter 44 - Prince or Nobody | 0 |
| 106 | Chapter 45 – I'll Wait | 0 |
| 107 | Chapter 1 - Escaping Villagers and the Kingdom's Knights | 0 |
| 108 | Chapter 2 – Meteor and the Demon God | 0 |
| 109 | Chapter 51 – Master George | 0 |
| 110 | Chapter 52 - Dichotomy | 0 |
| 111 | Chapter 53 – Demons? | 0 |
| 112 | Chapter 54 - Peace | 0 |
| 113 | Chapter 55 – Wild Fire | 0 |
| 114 | Chapter 56 - Mandy | 0 |
| 115 | Chapter 57 – Farm Boys | 0 |
| 116 | Chapter 58 – Broken Doors | 0 |
| 117 | Chapter 59 - Price | 0 |
| 118 | Chapter 60 – New Quest | 0 |
| 119 | Chapter 61 - Wariness | 0 |
| 120 | Chapter 62 - Efficiency of a Seasoned Knight | 0 |
| 121 | Chapter 63 – Get Help | 0 |
| 122 | Chapter 64 - Immaturity | 0 |
| 123 | Chapter 65 - Rescue | 0 |
| 124 | Chapter 66 - Gratitude | 0 |
| 125 | Chapter 67 – Promise of Power | 0 |
| 126 | Chapter 68 – Golf Balls | 0 |
| 127 | Chapter 69 - Earthen Sluice Gate | 0 |
| 128 | Chapter 70 – Rune Arrows | 0 |
| 129 | Chapter 71 – Kian and Sena | 0 |
| 130 | Chapter 72 - Explosions | 0 |
| 131 | Chapter 73 – Hell's Gate | 0 |
| 132 | Chapter 74 - Clashes | 0 |
| 133 | Chapter 75 - Envy of All Who Seek Power | 0 |
| 134 | Chapter 76 - Everything Bears a Risk | 0 |
| 135 | Chapter 77 - Mighty Superheroes | — |
| 136 | Chapter 78 – Beef and Pork | — |
| 137 | Chapter 79 - Chimera | — |
| 138 | Chapter 80 – We Need a Plan | — |
| 139 | Chapter 81 - Poppy | — |
| 140 | Chapter 82 - Ancient Tomes | — |
| 141 | Chapter 83 – The Purple One | — |
| 142 | Chapter 84 - Tide of Death | — |
| 143 | Chapter 85 - Plans | — |
| 144 | Chapter 86 – Captain Three-Whole-Stars | — |
| 145 | Chapter 87 – Scared | — |
| 146 | Chapter 88 - Guardian | — |
| 147 | Chapter 89 - Sins | — |
| 148 | Chapter 90 - Resolve | — |