PandaDumpling

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.

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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!

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The Deceitful One

Bryan arrived home and locked the door behind him. He went into the living room and sat down on the couch as he exhaled a breath of relief.


He took out the small black box from his silver pocket watch and opened it. He then grabbed the transparent crystal vial that contained the Sea Kolag's Blood from within and looked at it excitedly. 


"I'll go buy all the supplementary ingredients a few days before I'm about to advance." He mumbled under his breath.


Bryan had already carved up till the 49th mind rune and by the end of the next month, he will have finally advanced to a Transcendent!


Becoming a Transcendent in just a little less than a year was a great feat that not even most people with supreme-grade spiritual aptitude could achieve. This was all possible due to Bryan's focus and diligence.


Bryan then thought of something as he took out a red box from his pocket watch. Inside the red box was the other main ingredient required for his advancement: Dusk Crab's Crystal.


Chain Reaction