Author: Thank you guys for reading my story up to this point.
I’m proud of myself for managing to write this while also being absorbed in fallout 4 and work.
I did a slight edit to his notification in the previous chapter. I have a lot of ideas for this story. And as for the skill he just got, like many things, it has it’s cons. However it is a big help, though it would be better with the class equipped as you would know.
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Even if I said I figured out how to make things like an Alchemist, everyone was still a bit skeptical. Which was reasonable since it is a lost art and all, so how would I figure it out on my own. Though, when I used the skill to make some metal I felt drained in seconds. The result was only a little spec of iron too small to do anything with, much to my embarrassment as everyone joked about how little it was. I’ll have to mess around with the skill to get a better feel for how the skill works.
Since I can’t make things yet, I decided to improve what I already have after I recovered. So I grabbed one of my [Mana Grenades] and analyzed it.
Mana Grenade
Thrown Weapon
Unique Rank
Description:
This weapon was crafted by an innovative (and somewhat crazy) crafter. Due to it being one of the first of it’s class and make, this weapon cannot be ranked normally.
Effects:
Causes a 2 meter blast radius of unstable mana.
Different types of mana create different residual effects.
It took quite a bit of time to figure out that the effects of different mana was its residual effect on the area of explosion, rather than during the explosion. I can only guess that it’s due to the different size and concentration, but nothing concrete. However the table updated itself with that information when I came to the conclusion of it affecting the surroundings.
After breaking the grenade down to it’s individual components I tried probing it with my skill. I have done this often even before getting the skill, but now everythings looks far more clear, though still quite a bit fuzzy. After analyzing every bit of each part for the better part of an hour, I got a notification.
Current materials fully analyzed to the most of this skills current level.
Interesting. This skill works in conjunction with my notifications. I even felt any further probing was unnecessary right now. It may be something subconsciously felt, but my notifications just further imply what I feel. Well seeing as probing won't do anything further till I improve my skill level, let's start improving the current quality.
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I feel so tired right now, but I made some good progress. My skill didn’t level up or anything, but my grenade shows how much this skill will improve my crafts in the future.
Mana Grenade
Thrown Weapon
Unique Rank
Description:
This weapon was crafted by an innovative (and somewhat crazy) crafter. Due to it being one of the first of it’s class and make, this weapon cannot be ranked normally.
Effects:
Causes a 2.05 meter blast radius of unstable mana.
Different types of mana create different residual effects.
Even if the gain is small, just this shows how much potential this skill has. I shudder at what it will do at higher levels.
However, right now I can’t waste time. So using the remaining materials that I have laying around in a corner. I made another grenade while improving each individual components during the process using my new skill the best I can. However…
Mana Grenade
Thrown Weapon
Unique Rank
Description:
This weapon was crafted by an innovative (and somewhat crazy) crafter. Due to it being one of the first of it’s class and make, this weapon cannot be ranked normally.
Effects:
Causes a 2.2 meter blast radius of unstable mana.
Different types of mana create different residual effects.
I feel a bit cheated...what was I doing during the last couple of hours. Does making it from scratch have some sort of effect I don't know about, or does improving something already pre-made have some restrictions. I think I’ll go crazy trying to figure out how this works right now. Let's just make some equipment, and improve on some things I wish to leave for the sects. My new skill should improve them greatly. Though I may need to remake some of the parts apparently for the best effect possible.
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It’s been five hours since I went back to trying to make spandex for new clothing. After the first two hours, I finally had the results I wanted. The next three was spent shaping it into what I wanted. However, it’s proving to be resistant. Given enough time and effort though, I can finally succeed.
But first I need to take a break. Constant use of these skill give me a headache, and I need some food. Hmm, The girls seem to just be either playing some board games or exercising by themselves. Illis is sleeping on top of the huge stuffed bear I made for her on a whim. We won't be able to take that with us, so she has been spending as much time with it as possible.
After chatting for a bit, and punishing Beth for pantsing Belle in front of me, I went back to work. It may take a few days for my preparations to finish. The three people chosen by those sub-gods are also waiting some distance away from the city as well.
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After a week of constant effort, I finally finished the last of my work. The storage of food we have would also only last about two more days. The results of my project, speaks for itself.
Hybridized Cloth
Cloth piece
Unique
Description:
This piece of fabric was specially made from the ingenuity of a prodigious crafter. The methods used may never be able to be replicated. Components mix a soft cloth fabric with an unknown material creating a superior variation.
Stats:
Superior grade cloth material:
Textile Strength up (Upper Medium)
Softness up (Upper Medium)
Retractive attribute
Abrasion resistant (Lower Medium)
Deterioration resistant (Lower Medium)
Temperature resistant (Lower Medium)
The quality of the cloth was as amazing as I thought it would be, And can be improved when I enhance my abilities in the future. My other invention is a surprise for the sects, and something I don't plan on making again for the sake of not causing mass destruction and mayhem wherever I go when I’m supposed to help the world.
Everyone was extremely impressed after feeling the results, their eyes already signaling their intent for various things for me to make them. Since I can create materials, given time I can make as much as we need.
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Even the fairy was felt clapping her hands within my pocket, the little thing is just too shy around others in my opinion. Though I wonder if she can see everything in there, is it comfortable? She never left my pocket once this entire time after all. I had to feed her little bits of food away from everyone as a result. Though I still don’t know if she needs to eat, I should have asked Amy. The recovery of her wings were delayed a bit but should be done in over a week.
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As we were discussing a few things to pass the time. The noise of constant battle died down in the area, though we all know not to leave yet. A few stragglers who tried however, let out remorseful screams signally the current standoff between the sects. Everyone was left in another somber mood.
With great effort we managed to message the Thieves guild. Their organization...is finished. Only people from the orphanage and some high standing members like Roone, that creepy girl, and about 6 others remain. The ones who caused this mess are not among them. With some minor discussion, we all agreed to flee together when I set off my surprise to those sects.
We intend to head to the city controlled by my father, Birgen, his rule over it seems more superficial to me and the reports from before. Labrindel is too risky with people possibly recognizing me as the one who took down those nobles. The one controlled by the other power in the area is too much of an unknown. Those chosen gathering in that corrupt city with the coliseum can wait, I have no time for them.
From what I could see and understand about this places current conditions. All amounts to Tarthus being a lost cause because of these stupid sects. How many people died because of them. Well, this whole place will no longer be a problem tomorrow.
The remaining citizens have also been informed to prepare to flee using what's left of the Thieves guild’s information network. Rather than hearing it by mouth, it’s more of a carrier pigeon type of network, except it’s using enslaved rat’s. Never would have thought it possible until I saw it.
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It’s now time to end this farce, the sects have gone too far with their actions. Everyone has finished whatever preparations they could and are ready to run for the hills. In the end I managed to make only one surprise. Although the description left me both a bit worried about the results, and sure it will cause mass mayhem.
Unknown Object
Unknown Classification
Rank: None
Description:
A variant of a [Frenzied Mana Bomb]. Though, due to its alterations, can no longer be considered a simple variation.
Effects:
Unknown blast radius.
Destructive force up (Superior)
Environmental effects unknown
Charge Time 3-6 hrs
*Further analysis impossible*
A normal mana bomb would charge at a maximum of 15 hrs. The unstable properties of this, thing, make it impossible to increase it further. The whole time I was making it made me nervous beyond belief. I also made sure to keep the girls in a separate room for safety, if it was even possible.
It initially didn’t have this description. After using transmutation, however, made the whole thing far more destructive and barely stable until filled with enough mana. I will never make this thing again.
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After checking our things, we traverse down the emergency tunnel to the outskirts of the city meeting up with Hank, Lock, Rust, Tony, Tilly, Roone, that girl following him, and a bunch of orphans. The other member’s of the guild were hunted down a few hours prior as they were defending as many of the kids as possible.
Sects disciples were walking along the borders ready to attack anything in sight. While random people took up positions to flee using the eventual distraction.
I feel extremely nervous for some reason, and it’s all because of that damn bomb. This feels so unlike me, and gives the impression that when we start running, we just shouldn’t look back and just keep moving no matter what. Everyone else also noticed my unease. I just said it was excitement, though they weren’t convinced. *Sigh* I really will, never make this thing again.
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Estimated one minute till detonation. Point of origin, my restaurant. Why? Because it’s near the center of town, and I didn’t want to risk the thing exploding on transport.
Sweat has built up on everyone, myself included. Some of those bastards in the sects started fighting again. Even with everything coming to an end in a moment, I feel nervous.
10 seconds left, and I already see people trying to run. Magic and projectiles hindering their progress and causing various injuries from those who are hit, most died on impact. Yet their cries of anguish...was all drowned out in moments.
*BOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOM!* *Massive Rumbling*
Nothing could have prepared us for the explosion that was created. The resulting shock-wave knocked everyone off their feet and to the ground. Debris already raining down everywhere like a storm. Dust rising and filling the air in an endless shroud. No sounds of death or tear filled cries were heard in the surroundings. Only an annoying ring in our ears.
With great effort I pulled my shaking body off the ground, gathering everyone able to their feet. Illis and Abra’s son passed out however, along with many kids.
With determination everyone ran with shaken steps while carrying the knocked out children. Only the worry of rocks falling on our heads and fear of the resulting devastation filled us. None looked back, as everyone was too afraid to see what was behind us.
I myself feared the results of what I made. Everything I made so far felt mild in comparison to what I felt.
A mere glimpse left me speechless. Electrical storms filled the air around the blast as buildings crumbled to dust upon contact as it slowly grew. Seeing this made my steps quicken not wanting to get a close-up, many who saw my face followed my pace.
A notification floated in front of me moments later as we all fled as best we could.
The city of Tarthus has been destroyed!
It’s three fighting powers within have been annihilated at it’s roots. Any remaining members now have no backing. Countless who didn't adhere to the warning or couldn't escape in time to leave have perished as well. (Since they were warned punishment has been barely avoided, though your standing has fallen further among the god's except for Amare and Val. If that was even possible.)
The resulting destruction of this location will bring fear to those who see it.
Residual effects of the ‘mana induced explosion’ will also remain on the surrounding terrain for many years to come. Its effects are currently unknown, further study needed.
Due to the resulting destruction of the area. No CP awarded for defeating the sects. Plus 1 level increase.
Warning: Repeating this action will result in severe punishment.
I-Will-Never-Make-That-Thing-Again
I don’t even care about not getting any CP, I barely get any of it anymore anyways, or the level increase. That warning was also unnecessary since I felt the same way. Right now though, I need to worry about getting everyone to a safe location.
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No one stopped running after we collected our hidden stash for a long time no matter how tired they were. Seeing how fast Rust was moving also left a few shocked faces. Thankfully we also saw no monsters as we ran. The eyes everyone looked at me in were a bit annoying for me. It was the expected shock, fear, and awe though, none were even able to speak their thoughts. A bunch of the kids also woke up, Illis included, to the relief of the people carrying them.
Whatever happened to those sects...no one really cared. What mattered right now, was getting to Birgen safely. After a head count, we all numbered 23 people in total. The other's fled in unknown directions. Regardless I have 22 people to try and keep safe. Let's see how my new abilities will fair in Birgen.
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A/N: Well...quite the surprise for those sects. My apologies for not having the MC storm the place magic blazing, but without combat arts...yea that would be stupid for now.
Plus, now there is no city to be taken by one of the two remaining powers in the area. At the cost of many lives though.
After I write up the epilogue, I’ll spend a bit of time editing what I wrote up so far before continuing on to Arc 3. Some things will be addressed there.
hope you enjoyed Arc 2 so far.