System Of Desire: The Mage's Burden
THIS BOOK CONTAINS INTENSE THEMES
Greg never asked for powers he's just wanted to survive.
When a mysterious entity named Morpheus bonds with him, Greg gains access to unimaginable magical abilities. But power unfortunately always comes with a price, and in his case, it's measured in years of his life. Now, as a first-tier mage with the potential of someone far beyond his rank, Greg finds himself on the run alongside his teacher, a once-powerful seventh-tier healer betrayed by her own alliance she called her family.
Fleeing across continents from the deadly Draknar Alliance, Greg must master combat, magic, and the brutal art of survival while protecting his family his mother and sister who've been torn from the only home they've ever known to live. Under the harsh training of his familiar Olivia and the guidance of his weakened teacher, he pushes himself to the limits in deadly dungeons and real-world battles alike.
But escaping the past isn't easy when your enemies command armies and your teacher's former allies will stop at nothing to hunt you down. As Greg grows stronger, he discovers that the path to power is patched with impossible decisions: How much of his life will he sacrifice? Can he save his teacher before her damaged magic kills her? And when the time comes, will he have the strength to face the alliance that wants them dead?
In a world where magic rules and also determines everything, Greg must decide what he's willing to lose or even protect those he loves.
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Chapter: Chapter 249If what Olivia reported was true, the current situation Reina was in, critical as it seemed, was a drastic improvement compared to where she had been. The girl had already stopped breathing by the time his teacher found her. She immediately began casting spells and hasn't stopped ever since. Based on Olivia's report, all this had taken place just minutes before Greg was awakened. His teacher was no longer hobbled by crippled mana pathways. The spells she'd been casting, however, drew on knowledge and magic from higher tiers hence her strain. She was currently the equivalent of a third-tier mage in terms of mana capacity and was holding the line against a poison that was maybe two or three tiers above that. It was illogical, no doubt. Olivia had assured him that his family was safe and that it was Reina who had been attacked. Greg, however, had first made his way to his family. His mother and sister were in a room, with two of Olivia's clones guarding just outside the door and two in
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Chapter: Chapter 248"You!"The word was more growl than speech. The leonid had been pacing at the foot of the bed when Greg walked into the room. With a barely suppressed snarl, it turned to him, anger in its voice and gaze. "This is your fault! She entrusted herself to your care, even paid you for it and you let this happen! You'd better pray to all the gods that she lives, or I promise you I will make you pay for this if it's the last thing I do," The leonid vowed, its claws digging into the wooden floor. Greg glanced down at the wood around the beast's claws which was smoking. He didn't know what kind of poison the creature was producing through its claws but it was potent and corrosive enough that the enchanted wood of the ship was having a hard time withstanding it.Greg had consciously kept from asking Reina about the leonid. To begin with, she was his passenger, not his friend. Greg didn't want her to grow uncomfortable and leave them. If they had to keep stopping for passengers at every stop, it
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Chapter: Chapter 247Had Greg still been a mortal he suspected he would have only been able to feel a vague sense of connection to the several different women but not much beyond that seeing as the connections weren't in any way tangible or as a result of some mana connection. After taking the life-order promotion elixir, he had gone from the mortal tier over into the demi tier. Now, even as he walked over to where Athnas' corpse lay, he could clearly pick up in the elements of law that were woven into ethereal connections between himself and the women. Picking one of the connections at random, Greg reached out to it. Greg almost stumbled as he was suddenly intensely aware of Iriya, wife to a merchant by the name Kardu. She was seated to Greg's right on the third row closest to the arena. She was currently next to her husband but looking at Greg with burning desire in her eyes. It wasn't that Greg's vision had split or any such thing. He couldn't piggyback on any of her senses, at least not with the surf
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Chapter: Chapter 246One of the restrictions of the dungeons was that Greg couldn't bring any of the items he had in the real world into a dungeon run. He also didn't have either the magic or Eros shop to rely on while he was delving. By the same token, however, any innate abilities that Greg had would be perfectly recreated within the dungeon. As things stood, Greg had two innate titles, AROUSAL and RESONATING CHARM. Greg easily understood how the first one worked and its effects. The longer he was around a woman, the more turned on they would find themselves to be by Greg. This, of course, was dependent on their willpower. The stronger it was, the longer it would take before it worked. Also, just because they were turned on, didn't necessarily mean that they'd be willing to drop their panties at his say so, it just tilted the odds in his favor. With the second title, however, Greg had only accidentally stumbled upon how it worked.Greg didn't blame himself for how he had been blindsided by the working o
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Chapter: Chapter 245Greg's free hand immediately swiped at his face to clear it of any loose sand that might still be sticking to it even as he took a step to the side to avoid the attack that cut through where he'd been just a second before. He may have been momentarily forced to close his eyes, but training with Olivia had long since taught him not to just rely on eyesight. Listening to the man's armor and clothes swish about told Greg about how close or far he was. And though his earth sense was badly degraded, he could still feel it when Athnas took a powerful step forward, probably launching some attack. Greg opened his eyes just in time to see Athnas' dagger cut through where his throat had been just a second before. The man had gone for a three-part attack. Sand to blind him, a thrown dagger to sink into his skull, and a slit throat to finish it off. "Getting desperate already? Good... good," this chilling remark is all that Greg uttered before he went on the attack... Greg looked down at Athn
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Chapter: Chapter 244Being the equivalent of a third-tier body-enhancing mage, Greg could have easily used either his superior speed or strength to overpower Athnas. That, however, wasn't what he was after. Greg consciously slowed himself down and didn't use his strength to counter his opponent. Instead, he forced himself to rely on the skills, coordination, and movement patterns he'd trained over the years with Olivia. If they weren't enough to see him through this fight, then right here was where this delve would end. This was the furthest that Greg had gotten in this delve and he didn't want to see it end before he succeeded. That pressure, is what Greg would use as his substitute for true death. Deaths in the dungeon weren't final, after all. A dagger strike to the throat pushed to the sides, while Greg sidestepped the second dagger aimed at just below his solar plexus. Like a phantom, Athnas pulled back just enough to evade Greg's retaliatory punch aimed at his temple. Even before Greg had fully pu
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Soulbound: The System Of Temptation
WARNING: INTENSE THEMES
When Greg opened his eyes in a strange bed in a world not his own, he expected confusion, not a glowing screen that labeled him as a "Host." But the system that bound itself to him wasn't one of swords, spells, or cultivation—it was something far more dangerous.
The Desire System rewards every choice made.
Each act of connection, every bond formed, every line crossed earns Greg "desire points"—points that can heal wounds, unlock powers, and strengthen his body. But not all missions are equal. The more dangerous and forbidden the act, the higher the reward from the system.
When even looking into the healer's eyes is labeled "average danger," Greg realizes this isn't just a game. Each mission tests not only his performance but also his resolve. Will he use the system to grow stronger, or will he lose himself in the process?
Caught between survival, confusion, and difficult choices, Greg must walk the fine line between man and monster in a world where temptation can be the most dangerous weakness of all.
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Chapter: Chapter 381Fifty-seven out of the sixty-one pregnant women were pregnant with children whose blood resonated with each other. And there is enough resonance that the children can only be siblings. With their memories tampered with, they are all convinced that they are carrying their husband's child. But out of the sixty-one women that were pregnant, this is only true for four of them" the healer revealed, pointing to the group of four women standing off to the side of the larger group. "I fail to see how any of this is important. We all know that mages can't impregnate or be impregnated past the fourth tier," Hira spoke up not seeing why the indiscretions of mundane women were of any relevance to them. Whoever impregnated these women, it wasn't who they were after. "Yes, a high-tier mage can't, but their student probably can," answered the healer with the proud smile of one who'd solved a riddle no one else could. "Even if you are right that all these women were impregnated by the same pers
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Chapter: Chapter 380The ship they had been on was specifically designed to carry high-tier mages, with the formations on them helping to keep their auras suppressed and hence relieving them of the burden. That, however, was no longer the case as she stepped down on the ground near the top of the mountain. Both she and Mage Grenad had to tightly clamp down on their aura lest they agitate the abyssal ooze that remained placidly at the center of the clearing. And that was to say nothing of Mage Nasik, who was already struggling as is. Powerful as his element was, the element of time exacted a harsh toll on anyone who wielded it. Even simple spells would leave them more drained in terms of mana and energy than equivalent spells in other elements or schools of magic. With a bow, the fifth-tier mage brought them to the edge of the clearing. "Mage Shia was correct," the pale man spoke up. Hira watched as Nasik waved his hands before him, his fingers moving in arcane patterns as he weaved into being a window i
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Chapter: Chapter 379None. The townspeople don't have any recollection of a powerful mage or any mage for that matter living among them, and outside of that there are no traces of magic being used anywhere in the town" came the answer. Though he was a good actor, Hira noticed the fear in the slight tremble of the fourth-tier mage that brought the report. Not everyone that reached their heights of power was reasonable. Some would take their displeasure out on their subordinates when met with bad news. She, however, wasn't one of them. While she didn't forgive stupid mistakes, she also didn't lash out like a child throwing a tantrum when she heard something that she didn't like."Have you investigated the mountain top?" Hira questioned."Yes. We found the abyssal ooze as indicated by Mage Shia. There was, however, no formation anywhere in the clearing around it" The fourth-tier mage gave his report.Arching an eyebrow, Hira couldn't help but ask. "What do you mean no formation? Was the area dug up? A format
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Chapter: Chapter 378Just because mages belonged to the same alliance, didn't mean that there weren't factions in them. The whole point of joining an alliance was to gain more benefits than one could accrue on their own. And where benefits were involved, factions motivated by self-interest were the natural consequence. This was why it was important for any alliance that didn't want to fracture to balance out the growth and power of those factions. That's one of the reasons Grenad had been sent alongside her. It was not an iron-clad rule, but whichever faction did a recruitment, usually gained the new member as a part of their faction simply because they were already familiar with them. By having more than one faction take part in the recruitment process, the one being recruited is given a broader choice of where they want to land. The other reason for having two seventh-tier mages come was because one was there to back up the other just in case the negotiations turned hostile. After having lived so long
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Chapter: Chapter 377Hira calmly stood in the chilly predawn air on the bow of the ship. Her gaze was aimed at the mountain off in the distance. Given how thin the mana in the air was compared to more central parts of the continent, she couldn't help but be skeptical at the idea that a high-tier mage would stay in such a region. Sure, high-tier mages have a large pool of mana that's hard to exhaust but, by the same token, they have a large mana pool that's hard to fill if the ambient mana is so thin. It was a fact that left her unsure whether to be happy about this assignment or not. On the one hand, the Draknar alliance was in a precarious position. They really needed this clue sent by Mage Shia to be true. After they lost the only high-tier healer they had in a strange set of circumstances, the rate of attrition for their members had gone through the roof. Despite her aloof and standoffish demeanor, no one in the whole alliance could argue that Mage Alena wasn't a brilliant mind that ran the healing ar
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Chapter: Chapter 376Shalia's eyes fluttered open as sleep escaped her. Some small lazy part of her was tempted to just let her eyes drift back closed and let herself sleep in for the day. Given that she was almost always up before the sun, it'd be hard for most to guess just how much she hated early mornings. Still, the old woman who had been her master for years before she died had inculcated into her the idea that she needed to be up before everyone else, and much to her chagrin, it had stuck. With a sigh of resignation, she rose and began her morning rituals. After a cold bath to fully wake her up, she donned her clothes for the day and started towards the front door ready to head toward the infirmary. "Mother, you should be resting" Shalia spoke when she found her mother in the living room laying out two bowls of broth. Her mother wasn't sick, but given that she had given birth just a month prior and was taking care of her younger brother, she needed all the rest she could get. After his injuries f
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Reborn And Chosen By Three Gods
CONTAINS MATURE CONTENTS 18+
After death, fate gave him a second chance and three gods claimed it.
Alexander Frost died in a catastrophic event on Earth, expecting death to be the end. Instead, he awakens in a world of magic, monsters, and gods, where the dead are reborn as Adventurers. But Alex isn't like the others. While every newcomer is chosen by a single deity, he bears the marks of three forgotten gods.
Branded an anomaly and hunted by forces that fear what he represents, Alex must master powers no one fully understands. As kingdoms, guilds, and ancient enemies begin to take notice of him, he discovers that his rebirth may be tied to a mystery capable of changing the fate of the entire world.
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Chapter: Chapter 55Dystra quickly performed the coup de gras on any still moving, then worked with Jhaan to collect the cooked meat from the larger beasts that Thorn finished off with lightning. "Ugh!" Lyra looked back at Alex's large eyes watching the two collecting their dinner. "We're not going to eat that, are we?" Alex gasped. Dystra grinned at Alex's discomfort. "It's a delicacy! Especially when cooked this way!" Jhaan just grinned back at Alex and continued to cut loose the lightning-steamed claws until they had a large pile of them collected in a tarp. Dystra tied it closed and walked over the strap it to Alex's side amongst the bags. "That's not too heavy, is it?" the assassin asked with a crooked smile. "Gee, I hope it doesn't accidentally fall off and get left behind," Alex griped, drawing a chuckle from Dystra. Lyra shared a smile with Dale, who rolled his eyes and glanced at the map. "We shouldn't be far from the next rest area, which is just before the ramps down to the s
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Chapter: Chapter 54The flash of colors and textures told him he wasn't alone in his mind. There was a presence, but it was silent. Sulking? No, contrite. Agron. He gently presented an image of the dark Therrax as a question. Alex picked up the slightest impression of Agron's offer being an apology of sorts. He picked up the impression of the recent Therrax being ancient, so perhaps a prehistoric variant. He sent the God a warm embrace of gratitude. A reciprocal sensation of acceptance flowed back, and he began to slip into a deeper slumber after a brief touch from Ullentra. More healing? For what? Chapter 16 Lyra walked in formation amongst her new party, her eyes scanning the barren fields for threats. To her right was Shi'Jax, the Beast-Kin healer. They'd had time to share stories, and she found the female intelligent, easy-going, and witty. She also used her humor to hide her fear. This was her first mission and the first time she'd been in one of the subterranean cities. It hadn't
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Chapter: Chapter 53Alex moved closer to Agron. He felt like a speck next to the God, but he held one thought in his mind. Agron needed his help. He pushed the concept of his being willing to help. Then he slammed an image of Agron trying to take over because of his impatience. He still had no idea of the scope of the task, so he expressed that as a huge unknown and suggested a long-term commitment requires patience. They had to work together. Ffornexa's calm approval swept over him like a tsunami and he felt himself tumbling as he was overwhelmed by the power of it. Ullentra slipped close and eased the pressure on his mind with a flash of red. Human minds weren't meant to speak directly to Gods, even with impressions. Ullentra healed him as she slipped him free of their communing. -=- Lyra was looking into his eyes as they opened slowly. No music. No mixing of his senses. He felt relief at that and sent his thanks to Ullentra. He struggled to sit up and realized he was still naked amongst the
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Chapter: Chapter 52Alex finished the tidy-up after making everyone's breakfast burritos. He'd eaten his earlier. He looked at the stack of packs and realized the others had broken camp while he prepped the food. Thorn walked up to him with a smile on her lips. "What do you call this wrap?" "It's a breakfast burrito. Did you like it?" he responded, using the English term he still had in his brain. Thorn smiled and popped the last bite into her mouth. "So good!" Halle gushed as she caught up to Thorn. "Though it could use more spice," she added. "Yeah, some people like them with hot sauce, but I'm unfamiliar with the options available here," Alex sighed. "Next time we're in Genthale, I'll take you to a shop I know," Halle said with a grin and received a nod. The group gathered around and faced Dale and Lyra. "Yesterday was a long day! I can't recall us ever covering more ground in one push like that," Yellsbeth said. "Are we going to take a rest day?" The two mission leaders shared a glanc
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Chapter: Chapter 51While it was strongly discouraged, robbing another party after they completed a mission was not as uncommon as it should have been. Facing the unknown in the underground cities was considered more dangerous than ambushing a weary band of adventurers on their return trip. Safety for adventuring parties didn't begin until they reached the city gates. Gordier seemed to approve as he smiled at Gerritt. "Now that's decisive leadership! They were fools to let you go!" This put a wide smile on Gerritt's face, as it was exactly what he'd been telling himself on his return to Genthale. Ungar's man was still nodding. "I just so happen to have a team of excellent swordsmen in my employ that would be willing to follow your orders to ensure you get your fair share for the mission they stole from you. I have some healers as well." This was welcome news, but Gerritt wasn't a fool. Nothing was given for free. He locked eyes with the man. "And what would you want in return?" "A third share of wha
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Chapter: Chapter 50No time tracking devices here?" Alex asked after he realized that the Gods' Language had no word for watch that didn't mean the act of observing. "No time piece craftsmen reborn here?""If there were, they became adventurers and likely died before they made enough money to switch occupations," Dale suggested."What are these devices you're talking about?" Yellsbeth asked."On my planet, we wear... little tools on our wrists that display the current time. We call them watches," Alex explained.Yellsbeth and Thorn shared a smirk. "That's not confusing at all.""This is just an example of the translation not being fully accurate between Earth's languages and the Gods' Language," Alex sighed. "I have memories of my old life that I don't have words to describe because the level of society was more advanced there and used tools that don't exist here. I believe the people who lived in these underground cities may have also reached these advanced levels. If they were the ones who made those g
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