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(Action);(Rebirth);(Supreme); (Overpowered); (Own Developed Cultivation Method/System); (Invincible); (Unrequited love); (Calm); (Hot Blooded); (Avenue Power); (Ultimate Physique); (Devouring Power) (Many more will be added later.) ********************************** (Average words per chapter is around :- 1500 words to 2000 words) ********************************** In the world of cultivation, where strength is fate, destiny bends for nothing-except power. The story went a little different in the case of Qiangu Qitian, a young man hailing from Earth, carrying burdensome baggage in the form of regrets from the past life, thrown into an ancient universe-one which only the strong lived and prospered in. Qiangu Qitian could only vaguely remember the novel about cultivation that he read in his previous life, and his body was weak; it's tough for him to get accustomed to this perilous world. He thus forged in iron the Technique-an entirely new and unique refinement cultivation process, cell by cell, of his very being. Without any teacher or master to bring him through, Qiangu Qitian forged his way to eventually reach the top in this world's first big step in the hierarchy of cultivation: the Blood Forging Realm. Just as he came into his own with the surge of new strength, destiny had in store for him a cruel twist of events. While basking in the glory of this success, some mysterious, malevolent creature appeared, drawn to this achievement. This unknown force consumed the essence of a very rare and powerful physique Qiangu Qitian had awakened in such an innocent manner and left him to his death. His body was weak now, lifeless, thrown aside like some tool he no longer needed, to warn against cruelties of this world. But nature is full of its own rules, and fate is not so easy to tell. Qiangu Qitian went against all odds as his frail body was once again claimed by life forces. Stripped of the powers he struggled so hard to gain, with his awakened physique stolen and his essence sapped, on the brink of despair, he sat. But Qiangu Qitian was no ordinary soul. Qiangu Qitian was that young introverted but ambitious man who dared to disobey his father so he could pursue his dream. That resistance against the man who had given him life is what now burnt up his spirit like an all-consuming fire. If he could, in his eyes, square up with his father to pursue his ambitions, no god, no force of heaven, no unknown entity was ever again going to stop him from success. An indestructible will, burning in a restless heart, a determined soul to have back all that was taken from him and to surpass at least the one who snatched what was his from the very start. Led on by a wish for revenge and a search for identity, Qiangu Qitian embarks on an adventure at every turn of which draws him along a path curtained with mystery, with secrets to date forbidden techniques reveal to him, and most especially with unseen potentials within. While his body may be weak, his spirit burns brighter than ever. Refining the Cellular Tempering Technique to unimaginable heights, Qiangu Qitian rebuilds his cultivation anew, unleashing a potential that even his adversaries could never have foreseen. On his journey, he finds that strength is not a matter of power but of resilience, adaptability, and bravery in the face of a world that seems to want to bring one down. In a world full of sects fighting for supremacy, ancient clans guarding their legacies, and forces behind the scenes pulling on the strings of fate, Qiangu Qitian's journey takes on the meaning of not only survival but also redemption. He refused to be a victim of circumstance or a chess piece of someone else's game. His journey is a story of unyielding man's will who refuses to let his destiny get stolen.

Cultivating his power by slaying demons and taming countless beasts, the emperor solidified his throne as the world's ruler. But not once in his life had he expected that his disciples would use research on demonology to sap the world tree's power and push the world to destruction. Trying to fix his mistake, he opted to use all of his cultivated power to cure the world tree and block anyone from sapping its power ever again. But in exchange, he was to lose all of his power. But...the worst had happened, his wife... had betrayed him.

Dreven, a low-ranking Bloodfallen, finds himself at a crossroads between life and death. After a violent end, he awakens in a mysterious limbo filled with shimmering doorways, each offering a chance to reshape his destiny. With the voice of an enigmatic entity guiding him, Dreven is thrust into a new world, one that holds both promise and peril. Stripped of his powers and thrust into an uncharted land, Dreven must navigate the complexities of his dark past while confronting the vibrant tapestry of a world filled with unknown, magic, beasts, and challenges. I hope you all enjoy this series. If you are a fan of Isekai where our MC isn't the only one brought here you will find a lot of enjoyment in this story. If you want to see a strong, but not insanely OP character who uses his unique abilities to influence a realm much larger than his previous. You will find a lot of enjoyment from this series. I'm a sap for slow-burn romances and other things like that, but I plan on introducing it once it feels natural. There MIGHT (tbd) very light Litrpg elements just to sort of get a grasp of magic system, but I've yet to determine this. Let me know what you all think. Expect multiple POVs, but the main focus being on our main character. If you enjoy this series consider supporting me on Ko-fi - ko-fi.com/nicholai_korea

Time is not on our side but is for one… Or is it? Dr. Sigma Mellis is a young quantum physicist that lives on a Space Station in orbit of the Moon, commonly known as the Lunar Space Station. She believed she had a breakthrough on discovering something revolutionary. Everyone around her believed she could achieve this dream... Making Time Travel a reality—Everyone except her father. Furthermore, his constant negative attitude about her life choices continues to sap her energy. Sigma is determined to make her old man believe that this dream of hers is attainable. The best revenge is one that proves all haters wrong—but how far is one willing to go in order to reach that goal?

Amara, a healer finds herself entangled with the High Lord Amoux against her will. After losing her powers while saving his mate she is. Ultimately killed by him. Reincarnated near three brothers afflicted by a curse Amara unintentionally becomes their companion. Through her foresight and selfless acts she earns their loyalty. Just as she recollects her past. Convinces them of her ability to break their curse her ex partner resurfaces and threatens to harm the brothers pack unless she surrenders. Afflicted by an ailment sapping her vitality at the hands of the triplets mother Amara warns them of impending betrayal before succumbing.

Kisberstone. A rejected woman in a world full of magic. One day, she meets an enchanted tree and drinks it’s saps. Then, something unbelievable happens

When Earth was thrown into the apocalypse state and society's advancement with technology and AI broke through new developments, Red an agent for Hornet didn't think her life would be questioned when magic was added to the mix. A genius programmer who experimented with the possibility of creating a system powerful enough to shift the dimension and create a rip in the space vile. The government whom people placed their hopes on surfing through the tough times were developing several spaceships to migrate themselves into outer space. The several hundred of meters colorful shards that suddenly appeared on Earth, sapping away the life force of the world. And if this wasn't going south enough, an egg hatched into a 'ferocious' baby dragon in Red's arms. "Mammy," the little toddler waddled over to her, sucking his thumb as beads of tears rolled down his chubby pale face, "daddi hit me." "Daddi hit you? How could he hit my little dumpling?" Red picked up the toddler and gently patted him on the back hoping to cease the crying. "He saith choquwawet ish bad," the toddler hugged Red's neck weeping pitifully. "He said chocolate is bad? How dare he!" The toddler nodded, feeling incredibly hungry. The 'daddi': "..." Later that night, the said 'daddi' suffered in freezing snowy mountains as he was tasked to make 10 chocolate bars. He used to be the 'little dumpling' in her eyes, that woman is so fickle, he'll never belive in her words ever again!

Hillwood, a small but big prosperous town in upstate New York, where you either have two jobs or two houses. A town is known for its exotic fish that came from their great lake, and maple sap that comes from their beautiful maple trees., but there are a lot more secrets to the town than meet the eye. Elizebeth, the pretty cute blonde cheerleader, Olivia the athletic strong friendly track runner, and Mia, the stern cold student body president, and heir to Hillwood's Million dollar company, Hillwood Syrup. The three-star students of Hillwood High, each had their own cunning ability and also had secrets and different flaws. Secrets that can never be shared or told, but what happens when one school party event can change all their lives forever. Please check out my other Webnovel "Glow". I tried as hard as possible to make a diverse cast so yeah here you have it.

Enter Africana, where technology and magic are both at their absolute peak. All of this thanks too the use of soul power! High-powered Mechas and powerful Battle Kings are the legends of the common people. The year is 657 New Dragon and Africana is the home to many powerful experts. In this society, the wealthy are well respected, but not the most respected. The world federation is governed by the mightiest champions of the world. No matter how much wealth you had, or how good you were at politics, the only thing that decided right from wrong was superior strength! On the Earthen Hunter Continent, soul power reigns supreme! Thanks to the discovery of soul power, powerhouses started to show up on every inch of the continent. The magical properties of soul power changed the economy of the world and the culture of the people. Only the mighty could decide the rules! Those mightier than others had every right to break those rules! After all, who would stop them from doing so? Bas King has always been a rebel. His mother was a war slave, and his father is the sap who married her anyway. Raised by a decorated soldier to be a decorated soldier, Bas King was totally loyal to one thing only. His dreams! What was his dream? To be the world’s number one Qi Producer, and a first-class hunter and Battle King! Of course, out of every hunter born, less than 10% could become Qi Producers. Of that 10%, less than a third would ever surpass the level of fourth class hunter. However, none of this could deter Bas. Unfortunately, there is one major problem standing in his way… His body wasn’t compatible with any of the arti! How will Bas King become a hunter and carve out his own legend if he can’t even cultivate hunt qi with soul power? Only with his ancestors blessing! Or could it really be a curse?

For millions of years, the creator and lifeline of the infinite universes, Si, had been without will or conscious. With her immortality, she supplied the world using her life force, unable to become depleted. She stayed unaware and separated from any type of lifeforms, as their touch might corrupt her and cause her to body to become impure. However, the most powerful being of one of her universes had found her, and because of his greed for power, he touched her. Given the life of conscious, she did not want to stay and have her life sapped away. However, without her powers, the universes began to fall apart and collapse. Discovering this fact, Si no longer hesitated and used a powerful ritual to use her most of her powers to allow the universes to survive without her needing to stay and feed them with her life force. But the ritual was only complete-able if she went through a three million year hibernation. With no other choice, she decided to go forth with the ritual and left her close companions... After three million years, she had finally awoken, and resolves to find her companion once more to live a prosperous and worry free life with them. The only problem is... she doesn't know where they are.

Is he a hero? A Legend? A random transmigrated MC that is in no way spectacular? Welp, you have the 3rd one. Just a novel with no true goal in mind, other than to write a good journey. I dare not say great nor grand to describe it as its going to be my first work. This is mostly to learn my strengths and weaknesses, and where I can improve. So please provide criticism as long as you say "It`s a complete and utter mess mainly because ___" and not just "its just trash" as i know this isn't going to be well written, and will likely be a messy mass of trash that I wrote trying to convey a journey that I call a "Story". Anyways, the real Synopsis: Is he a Legend? No! Is he a Hero? What a joke! This is the journey of a nobody who transmigrated with a system, and although he uses it well compared to most MCs, there is a limit on what technology can do in the face of geniuses and legendary heroes when one has mediocre talent! A orphan and generally "will not be missed even if he dies" kind of character, Jakodi is a rather average orphan who end up transmigrating with a system into a poor sap names Jamis who has the same last name. Jamis`s birth is the result of union between a rich noble lord and a powerful "lone cultivator" who has a veil of mystery over them, Though Jamis the hated 3rd young master of the manor for his unnaturally cyan hair and cobalt colored gems for eyes. Due to this, his father kills his mother in a drunken fit of rage when he finds his sons unusual characteristics assuming she has cheated on him. Thus being hated by his father and bullied by his older brothers. But karma comes around, and conveniently at a time for our MC to forge a new identity, and start his journey as Jakodi Kerberos the Mediocre adventurer! The only way he can surpass his slightly above-mediocre capabilities of using his system and having average talent is with luck! And lots of it! And he has lots, as a MC with plot armor that is indifferent to what the world throws at it. Though how the luck likes to show itself, isn`t quite the best way... Lets just say destiny (in this case the author, me) has its fun with this MC...

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What would you do if you were told you only had five years to live? Aster Mistral, suffering from an incurable congenital “disease” that saps life force out of his every breath, decided to fight with all his might. Waking up into the future, 2,500 years later, he embarks on a quest to find a cure for his ailment! “My target! To find the Panacea on the 1,000th floor of the dungeon!” Together with trustworthy allies, he forges a path of blood and corpses, building his foundation and increasing his level! However, he can’t stay in dungeons all the time, as he has a duty to fulfill. “To raise the human DNA average of the world, the government wants my seeds?!” Follow Aster on his laidback journey of fighting monsters, courting girls, escaping adversaries, and discovering secrets about himself! - - - New Book for WPC June 2024! I will be giving out bonus chapters every week based on: PS => 200 (1 chapter), 400 (2 chapters), 800 (3 chapters), 1,600 (4 chapters), and so on! Reviews (at least 4 stars) => 10 reviews (1 chapter) until it reaches 100 reviews! Golden Tickets => 50 (1 chapter), 100 (2 chapters), 200 (3 chapters), 400 (4 chapters), and so on! Join me in my discord: https://discord.gg/DEVbwSbZUh

The village girl who was close to death from illness was about to marry, and her suitor was a strong and hearty hunter. Having time-traveled to a poor and backward mountain village, she had resigned herself to the lack of three square meals a day, but was her new body already halfway into the grave? What's more curious was that someone still wanted to marry her despite being on her deathbed? Driven by curiosity, she went ahead with the marriage, eager to see who the unlucky sap was who'd lose his betrothal gifts and even the coffin money. Cradled in his arms, her body was thin as a rake, and she really wanted to ask him, "Husband, does holding me hurt your hands?"

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One Day Sap Ling a small shut in with a small garden dies due to an horrific tractor accident. He dies but he gets reincarnated as a sappling what will his adventures await us......

Dixle Normous is condemned to relive a similar scenario thousands of times. How will he fare? Along with his loyal sidekick Mike Koch, Dixle must navigate around this never ending loop to achieve their real happy ending! As the two are sucked down this seeming infinite vortex, so will you as every shred of your sanity gets sapped away! 10/10 Masterpiece - Eye Gee En Truly Inspiring - BookDailyReviewNewsSite A Tear-Jerker - TheBestBookReviewSite123

The dark eye saps energy from the multi dimensions. It is causing instability among the universes. Is it a sinister higher being or a group of higher beings? Desmond is tasked to fight the dark eye and bring peace and tranquility among the universes.

On August 2nd 2376, humanity was plunged into its darkest hour because dimensional cracks appeared on land, air and in the sea and monsters fled out of them which made humanity at the bottom of the food chain. After a dozen of years, humanity thought it was over until the humans killed a dragon and got its martial arts technique and with this, they managed to get a footing on the same ground with other races. People have realised that they can now form contracts with creatures, extract bloodlines and manipulate elements. These people are called ‘Mutators’ Follow Jack, a high school student, who fell to a plot of kidnapping, getting his powers sapped and losing his mutation abilities. After being thrown into an alleyway, he saw a blue translucent board in front of him [User, Welcome to the Peerless Raid System!] This changed his life for better... or for worse... (This is my first book, so sorry about any future or present mistakes in grammar etc. Still getting used to it :) Enjoy! -pmahCgoP) —— Img from Google

OATH BREAKER: Magic and Death In a world where light is a haunting illusion and shadows conceal unspeakable horrors, a boy awakens with no memory, clutching a cursed sword in a place known only as the Abyss. Isaac, a name pieced together from the fragments of his past, is a lone wanderer through a desolate, twisted landscape where every step could be his last. He wanders under the watchful glare of a colossal, ghostly star that never sets. Isaac’s journey is one of survival against the harrowing void. With the *Sword of Rot and Rust*—a blade that saps the life from flesh and steel alike—his only companion, Isaac faces a relentless climb through this forsaken realm. The cursed weapon binds him to its will, forcing him to confront both external threats and his own burgeoning power. Isaac grapples with the mysteries of his own strength and the fragmented memories that hint at a dark inheritance. Each step brings him closer to the horrifying secrets of the Abyss —

Donald was a poor sap who wanted nothing more than a quiet life with his ducks. Sure he was a bit fanatical in his duck obsession but no harm no foul right? Wrong for he too was driven by revenge on his so called human 'freinds' who stole his life's work and played it off as their own casting him aside to become stars and leave him in the dust. On one fateful day he led his cherished ducks in a revolution to take back what was his and claim his revenge, sadly the guards exploited his only weakness... guns and heavy artillery as he was shot dead and his flock of angry ducks followed him to the great beyond. Marvel at his wild shenanigans on his journey to become the duck king in his second chance on life. p.s. I'm not going to do something like promise you a world that makes complete logical sense or ontime or well placed story beats. I'm not civilized enough to do something like that, and promising you something that makes sense is just my lying to you and myself. But if you can handle a few inconsistencies and just want an interesting story that's crazy hectic with all sorts of wacky shenanigans, and flying by the seem of your pants crazy. well I can do that and I think you'll love this story, just give it a shot, what could possibly go wrong besides well everything of course!

A young 19 year old male by the name of Shiro Moji has just graduated high school and now enters the life of a College Student at Matsugaya University. It starts off smoothly until he realizes he wants to expand on his sexual and romantic life like some of the other guys. "So the women upstairs told me that you're the sorry sap who wants to experience a more sexual and romantic lifestyle. Well I can grant you that and much more." A chance encounter with an extraterrestrial woman soon changes his life. Shiro, along with the help of his Love Guide, Lustie, sets on a mission to expand on his love life however he can no matter what he has to do to do it. Who will be add to his harem? What does he have to do to grow his harem? Find out in Destiny Harem REBIRTH! "Looks like you're gonna be my best client yet..~" Lustie giggled. ----------- In this new REBIRTH there will be more characters and a better written development. Shiro will have a change to his character as well.

Bas King lived a great life. When he was nine, he became the strongest mage in history. At thirty-three, he became immortal. Ten thousand years later, he became a god. And he managed to maintain his purity the entire journey! Why reach the peak only to suffer alone? However, when this young god thought he had found love, he awoke at Osirus to reincarnate. Even worse, Osiris exploded! On the Earthen Hunter Continent, the power of ryms exists everywhere. But only soul power reigns supreme! Thanks to the discovery of soul power, powerhouses started to show up on every inch of the continent. The magical properties of soul power changed the world’s economy and the people’s culture. Only the mighty could decide the rules! Those more powerful than others had every right to break those rules! After all, who would stop them from doing so? Sebastian King has always been a rebel. His mother was a war slave, and his father was the sap who married her anyway. Raised by a decorated soldier to be a decorated soldier, Sebastian was totally loyal to one thing only. His dreams! What were his dreams? To be the world’s number one Rym Producer, a first-class hunter, and Rym King! Of course, less than 10% of every hunter born could become Rym Producers. Less than a third of that could surpass the level of a fourth-class hunter. However, none of this could deter Bas. Join Bas as he starts over as Sebastian King, a young scion exiled from his home. This new world of ryms and monsters will be his new stage! Will Bas reach the top once again as Sebastian? Will he unravel the secrets of his demise? Or will he bury himself in the comforts of mortality? There’s only one way to find out...

An Jia stared at the hoe in his hand. Callouses throbbed on his palms—the price for hours spent digging in the spiritual fields. He wiped sweat from his brow and surveyed the rows of fledgling spirit plants. Was this truly the path of cultivation? An image flashed in his mind, of an ancient scroll depicting a warrior mid-slash. Naqi Slash—the ultimate sword technique. An Jia swung the hoe, picturing it as a gleaming sword slicing the air. Could the motions of farming conceal peerless martial arts? His gaze fell on the hatchet at his belt. Legend told of immortal weapons awakening after being bathed in the blood of a thousand foes. An Jia smiled wryly. Shedding sap, perhaps, but not blood. Although...the hatchet's worn handle fit his grip like an extension of his own arm. And hadn't Elder Mun claimed common tools could reveal their true power? An Jia shook his head, dispelling fanciful thoughts. Cultivation through farming? Ha! Still, as he resumed his work, a whisper of doubt remained. What if the mundane hid unexpected wonders? The soil offered no answers, but An Jia found himself watching the hatchet with new eyes. Just in case. —————Translator's notes————— Hi. I'm translating this chinese novel as a hobby. I tried my best to fix the bad machine-translation. However, don't expect me to fix the storyline or plot elements. And do watch out for abrupt scene changes without any transition—that's just how the original author wrote it. (Link to MTL → https://mtlnation.com/novel/is-it-possible-that-farming-is-the-real-cultivation-of-immortals)

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Enzo, a young man burdened by life's hardships, finds an unexpected source of inspiration and friendship in the enigmatic Stephen. Despite his initial skepticism about Stephen's claims of hailing from the distant Andromeda, Enzo becomes captivated by his charm and the wisdom he imparts. As their bond deepens, Stephen reveals his unique ability to observe Earth through a "radioactive telescope" on Erion, his home planet. His fascination with Earth lies in its capacity for love, a quality lacking in Andromeda's pursuit of lineage. While Enzo struggles to comprehend the intricacies of Stephen's intergalactic journey, he wholeheartedly embraces the friendship that unfolds. Enzo's life takes a tumultuous turn as his sister faces childbirth complications, and he must navigate the financial burden. Stephen's words echo in his mind, reminding him that he is not alone and that there is someone watching over him. With newfound strength, Enzo faces the challenges with resilience, leading to a joyful reconciliation between his sister and her partner, Randell. Amidst the unfolding chapters of life, Enzo clings to dreams of a greater dwelling and a brighter future for his family. He finds comfort in the beauty of dreaming itself and the possibility of their fulfillment. As fate intertwines their paths, Enzo discovers that Stephen lives opposite the house he dreams of. However, Stephen discourages him from visiting, claiming it may sap his strength. Although Enzo is hurt by the vague explanation, he cannot resist Stephen's charm and becomes willing to follow his desires. The two friends share moments of intimacy, raising doubts about Stephen's true identity as a potential alien. Enzo is both drawn to and bewildered by Stephen's enigmatic nature, wondering if there is more to his claims than meets the eye. Through their evolving friendship, Enzo begins to see the world from a new perspective, embracing the mysteries of life and destiny. Stephen's presence becomes a guiding force, empowering Enzo to face life's challenges with newfound strength and hope. As their journey continues, the cosmic dance of existence unfolds, revealing the intricate interplay of human emotions and the essence of friendship.

~~~~ "Hurry up you lazy lizard, D*mn it!" A human knight yelled at her, tugging her chains. She let out an icy hiss, a layer of ice enveloped the chains, only to be immediately melted over. She hated the chains the humans made. They restricted her, sucking up her mana like leeches sapping away blood. She the humans who took her from her home, who used her for their own twisted amusement. What if she came back? What if I'm not there when she returns? Will Onyx leave me? Would she think I left on my own? The thought chilled her to the bone. She lifted her head, the knight was smirking at her, mocking her feeble attempts to freeze the chains over. "Up, now!" He shouted again "The crowd is waiting, useless thing" He yanked her chains harder, the magic activating and giving her a terrible sting all over her scales. It felt like bugs biting her all over, crawling in and biting her scales, her horns, her eyes. She roared in pain, her only form of release, black talons scraping the concrete. Please wait...I just need a little more time She got up, wobbling a little. She let the human lead her into the arena. *CR-CHUNK* The gates opened. Another day of battle awaits...just a little more time...I just need to be a bit stronger She stepped into the arena. The light on her black scales glimmered, icy blue markings dancing across them, a stark contrast that made the humans gasp in awe. Their shouts of excitement clawed at the dragon's ears. She breathed out a shaky sigh. Bring it on. ~~~ In a 'beautiful' fantasy world full of magic and mana, a girl named Mira, with no memories of her parents, or the tragedy that caused her trauma, slowly learns of the darkness and betrayal behind it all. No one can stay forever innocent. No one can stay forever ignorant. Will Mira still be the same in the end? Will she become a light that guides others, or the darkness that destroys it all...

Boom! The sky was black and thunder stuck the earth. Castle walls rattled with each strike as the King solemnly sat down on his throne. "May he who has a solution, speak freely." he said. Yet all his advisers and wise council members shook their heads in dismay. Desperation took hold of the King. "Surely there must be an answer, a hope to cling to." Yet he heard nothing and saw only dour faces and broken spirits. Depression threatened to take over upon seeing the reactions of his officials. News of the war front in the east had come, by way of messenger, only days before. His army was routed, his towns captured, his enemies advancing onward. Soon they would be upon him. Such news was a huge blow to the King and his citizens. Many fled and many more panicked in the streets. Ka-Boom! The shaking of the stone walls in the throne room mirrored the trembling of the King's own heart. Would he die this day? Would his family be captured and his kingdom conquered? He shivered at the thought. The champion was the one leading his enemy's army. This Champion was a truly fearsome man. Tales of his accomplishments ran like wildfire even unto here, many hundreds of miles away. He render much glory and fame for his country. His was a frightening tale. Of pain and revenge, of suppression and triumph, of blood and slaughter! The King stood, for he could no longer sit idly. He paced back and forth before the council with a frown resting heavily upon his brow. So anxious he was to find a way out, a path to safety. All plan and ploy had been exhausted, every idea considered. But all were found either impractical or insufficient. Time itself seemed to be against them. Light flashed through the windows and sure enough, only moments later- Da-Da-Doom! Suddenly, the doors of the throne room were thrown wide. Many were shocked by the commotion, yet other did not hear because of the roaring thunder and screaming gales. But the King saw what was before them. There, in the doorway, stood a man carrying a sword. Lightning leapt from the blade and the very air twisted around it. The sight of it left cold sweat on the King's back. Yet, it was only until he looked up at the one wielding it that his knees buckled from under him. For what the King saw in the champion's eyes sapped away all his strength. It was there, collapsed upon the stone floor, that the King finally knew of his fate. A raging storm had broken the dam that was his kingdom's walls and none would survive.