The Storm Wolf: Tranquil waters - chapter 4 - Lyre and Sand 4.3
The transport capsule to the Colosseo's surface moved with a slow but steady rhythm. I could hardly feel any shaking, only the occasional metallic clanking sound as we passed each floor. "Master Ontara tried to influence me with some kind of wave," I...
The Storm Wolf: Tranquil waters - chapter 8 - Council 8.5
"Maybe next time…" I sat on the snow-covered platform, watching the variously sized black fragments slowly moving themselves into place. "...we don't need to tear the roof off?" I tried to joke, hoping to ease the tense atmosphere. My throat was still...
The Storm Wolf: Tranquil waters - chapter 8 - Council 8.4
"Expanding consciousness domain is the first step. In most situations, controlling a larger space means more potential targets to dominate and compressing your opponent’s options. Erosion of the domain isn't always a strategy would use,...
The Storm Wolf: Tranquil waters - chapter 8 - Council 8.3
I waited on the platform outside the concealed training space for the sword master, and in the meantime, I studied the shale structure of the exterior disguise in detail. I still couldn't find any gaps—it was an amazing design. Suddenly, I had an...
The Storm Wolf: Tranquil waters - chapter 8 - Council 8.2
I pressed my right index finger against the screen, activating the new terminal. I hadn’t anticipated it, but there were an overwhelming number of unread messages. I should’ve expected it, though I’m still not quite used to this...
The Storm Wolf: Tranquil waters - chapter 8 - Council 8.1
Council: Pulling the strings from the shadows of the world. I woke up when my brother's teammates came in, but I decided to keep pretending to be asleep to avoid any awkwardness. See? I can read the room too...
The Storm Wolf: Tranquil waters - chapter 8 - Council 8.7
Piqsirpoq's quarters were on a higher floor, and Qana commanded him in an unquestionable tone to head up first. My brother glanced back at us a few times, his expression complicated, but he obediently stepped onto the stairs. Qana and I walked...
The Storm Wolf: Tranquil waters - chapter 7 - Resonance 7.4
Unexpectedly, I slept deeply. Maybe… some things from the past have finally returned to where they truly belong. I didn’t even hear the sharp screams in my ears. No, perhaps I simply didn’t care. Is this what it means to be...
The Storm Wolf: Tranquil waters - chapter 7 - Resonance 7.2
Matching my breathing to the rhythm of my steps, I adjusted the frequency of my breaths, gauging the terrain beneath the snow by its surface patterns, utilizing the rebound of my strides, and harnessing the pulsating energy to conserve my...
The Storm Wolf: Tranquil waters - chapter 7 - Resonance 7.1
Resonance: When frequencies align, they resonate with each other. I was alone in the vast darkness, illuminated by a single light. Under it, I danced alone, pouring my entire being into each movement. Every breath, every gesture was a desperate...
The Storm Wolf: Tranquil waters - chapter 10 - Cirrus clouds 10.8
“Hey.” When I returned to the dorm, I found Tadao standing in the center of the room, his head lowered, hands gesturing in some odd manner. “Oh, sorry, I’ll clean up right away,” he said, continuing to wave his arms for a few moments. I...
The Storm Wolf: Tranquil waters - chapter 10 - Cirrus clouds 10.7
I must have missed the recruitment event for the clubs, but I don't feel particularly sorry about it. Not only do I dislike social gatherings with large crowds, but I also don't quite have the courage yet to be caught sobbing uncontrollably, with both...