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The Apocalypse Grinder - Chapter 179
<< Chapter 178| Index| Chapter 180 >>Florence and Ryan shared a bemused look as the crazy man rushed down the hill towards the encroaching swarm of deadly ants. “As if we wanted to even fight that monstrosity,” Ryan muttered, rolling his eyes.“You know we’re probably going to die in this wave. There’s way too many ants,” Florence sighed, raising her sword and shield as the first line of insects neared.“Maybe. Maybe not. All we can d...
The Apocalypse Grinder - Chapter 178
<< Chapter 177 | Index| Chapter 179>>The elite soldier ant was a disappointment. A single arcane piercing strike split it in half. He disposed of another sixteen soldier ants and at least two hundred workers in his annoyance.Unfortunately, when he made his way back to the hilly peak that the rest of the group had been defending in his absence, there was bad news waiting. All of them had grim faces and he realised there were only seven people stan...
The Apocalypse Grinder - Chapter 177
<< Chapter 176| Index| Chapter 178 >>Ronan had begun to use surging strikes and magic strike in tandem on almost every swing he took. It didn’t matter what weapon he was using, the results only varied a little.He was still easily dispatching the ants. They weren’t even a fifth of his level and even his normal blows were overkill. It was only because he needed more kill quantity that he was resorting to using his skills.At the same time he con...
The Apocalypse Grinder - Chapter 176
<< Chapter 175 | Index| Chapter 177>>Ronan wiped the thin sheen of sweat from his forehead. The first wave hadn’t been too difficult, but he hadn’t been able to stop moving for a single breath from the moment the first ant reached the top of the hill.The others were in far worse condition than him. Even with the ants being weak enough that the worst of their party of nine could kill them in one or two strikes, the sheer quantity had meant the...
The Apocalypse Grinder - Chapter 175
<< Chapter 174| Index| Chapter 176 >>As Ronan was about to step into the gate, not wanting to waste a single moment before seeing what new challenges awaited him, Florence placed a hand on his arm. “What about the pillar? Will it be safe? The rest of those opportunists might be weak cowards, but they’d jump at the opportunity to steal it from you,” she said, giving the people hanging around the edge of the room a filthy glare.“Damn, there...
The Apocalypse Grinder - Chapter 174
<< Chapter 173 | Index| Chapter 175>>Ronan was hopeful when he opened the faction gate menu. He didn’t know what it would do, but he had a good idea. One of the rewards for completing the tutorial was always an item called a ‘rift key,’ that until now had no real use to him.He had long since hypothesised that the rifts might become available once the first phase of the integration was complete or he claimed the pillar, and that was potentia...
The Apocalypse Grinder - Chapter 173
<< Chapter 172| Index| Chapter 174 >>Ronan sat there for a while trying to decide on the alignment. Conquest or knowledge spoke to him the most. Protection somewhat appealed, but it wasn’t his main goal.For a while now he’d sort of been moving forward on autopilot. Not being able to die was a great boon, but it did remove a lot of the usual motivation and passion of life. What was there to strive for when he had all the time in the world?He w...
The Apocalypse Grinder - Chapter 172
<< Chapter 171 | Index| Chapter 173>>The rainbow blast spell, or vibrancy bomb as the caster called it, unravelled in the air. Ronan hadn’t needed to use much mana for his dispel, his understanding of it vastly improved since he inhaled it with his sorcery. As the swirling mana vanished, it revealed the stunned faces of both the caster, Hayes, and Lord Rockmore.The latter seemed disappointed in his subordinate’s failure rather than overly sur...
The Apocalypse Grinder - Chapter 171
<< Chapter 170| Index| Chapter 172 >>Silence fell over the hundredth floor of the tower after Ronan laid down his challenge to the newly arrived siege mage. He’d seen the man launch a rainbow bomb powerful enough to make the hundred-floor skyscraper tremble as though it were caught in a magnitude eight earthquake, so he doubted the sneering idiot would back down now.However, the sight of so many dead allies would cause anyone to hesitate, even ...
The Apocalypse Grinder - Chapter 170
<< Chapter 169 | Index| Chapter 171>>Another series of violent tremors shook the tower in the aftermath of the blast. This was a siege-level magic spell. Ronan was envious of the man who’d had the fortune of obtaining such a thing, but he had been gifted by being able to witness its use. He might now be able to recreate it.He started to worry about the structural stability of the tower. A regular skyscraper certainly wouldn’t remain standing ...
The Apocalypse Grinder - Chapter 169
<< Chapter 168| Index| Chapter 170 >>A system chime woke Ronan from his slumber. He had slept far more deeply than he’d been expecting to, but it had been a while since he’d been able to have a true rest. There was a message floating above his head.After raising himself onto his elbow and rubbing the sleep from his eyes, Ronan yawned and leaned against the trunk of the pillar. A subtle warmth spread from the tree to him, a deeper connection t...
The Apocalypse Grinder - Chapter 168
<< Chapter 167 | Index| Chapter 169>>Veloxis somehow managed to writhe and struggle its way off his blade, even after being stabbed through the throat seven times in a row. The boss’ tenacity impressed Ronan, and despite the fact they were currently mortal enemies, a warrior’s respect for the monster grew within him.Despite its tenacity, the fox painted a sorry sight. Stumbling over blood-stained paws, rivers of its vital essence flowing out ...
The Apocalypse Grinder - Chapter 167
<< Chapter 166| Index| Chapter 168 >>Seeing Veloxis sleeping peacefully at the base of the beautiful tree pissed Ronan off. He knew that was an irrational reaction, but the boss had slaughtered him enough times with ease that he couldn’t help it.In future, he might even find an ally in the Dreamweaver. Who knew what might happen as the walls between sectors fell? However, right now he needed to kill the little fox, if only to satisfy his person...
The Apocalypse Grinder - Chapter 166
<< Chapter 165 | Index| Chapter 167>>Ronan stared at the notification, ensuring he didn’t miss a single detail. He was hopeful about this one, a chronos merit on the line, but he was sure that whatever dao child evolved into would be spectacular, even if it was the same rarity.Congratulations for reaching Lv.50!You have reached the first threshold for your class! Class will evolve…You have not unlocked any special evolutions due to your achie...
The Apocalypse Grinder - Chapter 165
<< Chapter 164| Index| Chapter 166 >>Keeping half an eye on the surroundings while cultivating had become rather simple for Ronan. With his increased stats, his actual mental faculties saw a sharp increase in function, meaning that he could sort-of split his focus into two streams. Not fully, as even attempting to do so gave him headaches and caused his body to start moving like he was having a seizure, but enough that he was confident in keeping...
The Apocalypse Grinder - Chapter 164
<< Chapter 163 | Index| Chapter 165>>Ronan took a moment to regain his breath and his balance after the shard had shattered in his grip in the middle of a punch. He turned his focus inwards, wanting to see if he’d managed to at least absorb a portion of the energy.He was shocked to see that not only had he managed to absorb all of the energy that had remained in the shard, but somehow the energy that was flowing into his body was a greater amou...
The Apocalypse Grinder - Chapter 163
<< Chapter 162| Index| Chapter 164 >>[Endless Treasury Token (Common)] has been consumed x2!You have received [Pathetic Mana Potion (Common)] x3!Pathetic Mana Potion (Common)An awfully mixed potion that restores the user’s mana over time. Restores 2 mana per minute for 20 minutes.You have received [Brittle Broadsword (Common)]!Brittle Broadsword (Common)Forged by a journeyman blacksmith, this broadsword has a sharp edge and a sturdy grip. Howev...
The Apocalypse Grinder - Chapter 162
<< Chapter 161 | Index| Chapter 163>>Arriving on the rocky outcrop went about the same as it always did. Ronan landed, caught himself on a nearby tree, while watching Keith stumble and fall. He was ready to step in if the man tumbled towards the cliff’s edge, but things never got that dangerous.Terry and Jackson appeared shortly after, followed by Dana. Terry was as friendly and imposing as usual, his massive muscles making him seem more like a...
The Apocalypse Grinder - Chapter 161
<< Chapter 160| Index| Chapter 162 >>Ronan decided to just use all three at once. It was the first time he’d used a skills tome alongside an endless treasury token. There was a fun moment as all three effects began at the same time. He wondered which would finish first.In the end, the tokens won out. They only had the jingling coins and the bursting token to display. His two items appeared in separate messages before the flicking pages of the m...
The Apocalypse Grinder - Chapter 160
<< Chapter 159 | Index| Chapter 161>>His mana seemed to fizzle out the moment it left his hand. Ronan’s first three attempts at trying to mimic minor heal using sorcery were a complete and utter failure. Thankfully it was only a scratch he was attempting to remove. If it were anything more serious he might be in a real pickle.By the time his third attempt had ended in failure, the countdown to the next stage was almost done. He missed the nice,...
The Apocalypse Grinder - Chapter 159
<< Chapter 158| Index| Chapter 160 >>Ronan roared as he reached the end of his swing. The conjured sword felt weak in his hands, but it had played its part. Another goblin fell to the ground, dead.A fist smashed into his stomach, knocking him a step backwards. He gasped for breath and blew a hastily-formed mana bolt in the direction of the punch. A goblin’s screech followed the spell’s explosion.Forming another shortsword, Ronan tried to push...
The Apocalypse Grinder - Chapter 158
<< Chapter 157 | Index| Chapter 159>>While Ronan had spent a lot of time ensuring that his mana bolt was as close to perfect as he could make it, that didn’t mean he’d forgotten the results of his various experiments. As a second arrow struck his abdomen and the goblin’s sword was at his neck, he decided he’d had enough of the annoying monsters.With a wide wave of his arm, Ronan shunted about ten points of mana out of his heart and body. ...
The Apocalypse Grinder - Chapter 157
<< Chapter 156| Index| Chapter 158 >>Rather than make it known to the goblins that he’d already spotted them, Ronan decided to play the fool. He wanted to test his healing capabilities in this iteration, after all, and what better way to do that than to get injured?Breaking out from behind the tree that covered his back, he rushed forwards, making a beeline towards the goblin archer who’d initially fired at him. As soon as he left cover, he s...
The Apocalypse Grinder - Chapter 156
<< Chapter 155 | Index| Chapter 157>>Taking both tokens out of his inventory, Ronan observed them. Much like the lesser rarities, they were wooden tokens in a sort of sword-shape, with an inscription that read ‘endless’ on the back. He didn’t actually know the language, but his universal rarity translation skill did the work to allow him to understand it regardless of his prior knowledge.After his brief appraisal of their aesthetics, he tos...
The Apocalypse Grinder - Chapter 155
<< Chapter 154| Index| Chapter 156 >>The first of the final two classes Ronan had noted down was a strange one. It dealt with things he still didn’t understand, and at a glance the class seemed weak, considering it carried the epic rarity.Seer (Epic)Peering into the future, you divine what fate has in store for you. Even for the most powerful diviners, there are aspects of the cosmos that remain hidden behind an unbreakable veil, but when it co...
The Apocalypse Grinder - Chapter 154
<< Chapter 153 | Index| Chapter 155>>Whirling to face the new arrival, Ronan conjured a shortsword in his right hand and formed a mana bolt in his left. The panic was overkill, as there was only a solitary goblin rogue staring back at him, hatred burning in its gaze.Without waiting for another moment, the rogue rushed towards him. Seeing its slaughtered kin had clearly driven it wild, as goblins were wont to do. That worked fine for Ronan.Unleash...
The Apocalypse Grinder - Chapter 153
<< Chapter 152| Index| Chapter 154 >>Looking towards the source of the goblin chatter he’d heard on the wind, Ronan saw nothing but the swirling fog and the endless trees. However, the sounds were definitely real. If it was an illusion, his amulet would have awoken—especially against enemies who were likely around level 10 to 15.Moving stealthily to ensure he wasn’t heard, Ronan advanced. With the wind blowing towards him, he had the advant...
The Apocalypse Grinder - Chapter 152
<< Chapter 151 | Index| Chapter 153>>Listening intently and doing his best to fade into the background of the forest, Ronan watched the fog in the direction he’d heard the crunching leaves. In his hand he gripped his conjured dagger, ready to strike at a moment’s notice.The first monster broke through the mist. Gnarled legs, roughly-hewn leather armour covering its entire body, and a sword and shield held in its stubby hands. One of his oldes...
The Apocalypse Grinder - Chapter 151
<< Chapter 150| Index| Chapter 152 >>Skills available for evolution:Mighty Strength [Cost: 6 Skill Upgrade Shards (Common)]Potent Wisdom [Cost: 6 Skill Upgrade Shards (Common)]Relentless Training [Cost: 5 Skill Upgrade Shards (Common)]Stone Grip [Cost: 5 Skill Upgrade Shards (Common)]Calculation [Cost: 6 Skill Upgrade Shards (Common)]Quintessential Charisma [Cost: 6 Skill Upgrade Shards (Common)]Critical Experience [Cost: 6 Skill Upgrade Shards (...
The Apocalypse Grinder - Chapter 150
<< Chapter 149 | Index| Chapter 151>>Ronan knew he was going to be late to the party with how long he’d spent practicing his sorcery. He grew worried as he wandered through the corridors of the dungeon. The first room, where he usually met the others, had been empty. That was expected.When he walked all the way to the first crossroads in the dungeon, past empty tunnels with signs of fighting, he felt pride swell in his chest. His three temporar...