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

As soon as Sean finished his sentence, five figures wearing red cloaks appeared out of nowhere and knelt down in front of him, "We are at your service, Lord Marx."


Sean did not even spare a glance at them as he headed back inside the cave mine, "Guard the entrance with your life."


"Yes!" All five of the Rank 2 Blood Path Transcendents replied simultaneously. 


The higher-ups in the Holy Blood Sect already knew that Sean was about to advance to a Rank 4 Transcendent! Hence, they sent reinforcements from Nadir in order to make sure that everything went smoothly.


After all, having a Rank 4 Transcendent in any organization was a very big deal. Mid-String Transcendents were the backbone of any organization.


When Alfredo saw five other figures appear, he was taken aback. Because he hadn't even noticed them in his spiritual sense perception.


He couldn't help but gulp involuntarily and wonder, 'Were they here all long?'


Torture