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The Crime Lord Bard - Chapter 39: Black Widow

"This marks the end of the Combat Trial," he announced, his voice carrying over the quiet murmur of the crowd. "I will now call forward those who will proceed to the final phase."

Jamie stood before the diminished crowd, his gaze sweeping ov...

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I'll Be The Red Ranger - Chapter 182: PODs

- Oliver -

"What the hell is this?" Oliver exclaimed, his voice reverberating through the immense chamber. He stood rooted at the threshold, his eyes wide as they scanned the vast expanse before him.

"Relax," Martin sa...

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The Crime Lord Bard - Chapter 38: Ending the Combat Trial

Thomas stepped forward this time, turning to address the gathered crowd with a confident gaze. "Next!" he called out, his voice clear and commanding atop the makeshift stage.

Watching from the sidelines, Jamie allowed himself a slight smile....

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The Crime Lord Bard - Chapter 37: Combat Trial

As Jamie's keen gaze swept over the weary faces before him, he noted two familiar figures among the crowd—the boys from the Cutpurses. ‘They came. Who would have thought?’ Jamie mused, momentarily surprised. Despite his blessing, which somet...

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I'll Be The Red Ranger - Chapter 181: Floor 300th

- Oliver -

As Oliver advanced toward the looming silhouette of the military base, the cacophony of warfare engulfed his senses. The sound of gunfire echoed across the barren landscape, punctuated by the thunderous detonation...

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The Crime Lord Bard - Chapter 36: First Step

Over the next few days, whispers of the new company's creation swept through the Lower Quarter like wildfire. The audacity of its founders—not even considering to post a single notice in the Commercial Quarter—was seen by some as bold, even co...

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The Crime Lord Bard - Chapter 35: RE:Spec

Jamie's voice dropped to a lethal whisper, as cold and unforgiving as steel. "Now explain to me," he said, "why I shouldn't kill you?"

The boy gave a faint, bitter laugh before answering. "Kill me if you want," he said defiantly, "but I won'...

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The Crime Lord Bard - Chapter 34: Followers

As Jamie concluded outlining the plan, Thomas and Elize appeared more at ease about the next steps. Elize returned her focus to the tavern while Jamie carefully stored the documents in his room.

He soon re-emerged with a stack of flyers in h...

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I'll Be The Red Ranger - Chapter 180: Time for the truth

- Oliver -

Confusion surged through Oliver as he stared up at the towering sign before him. The bold letters, though weathered by time, were unmistakable: ‘Wolmi Theme Park. ’

"Wolmi Theme Park?" he whispered, his ...

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What should my next story be about?

As you may have seen, I launched The Crime Lord Bard, which had an interesting success in Rising Stars. We reached 13th place, which was an unprecedented achievement for me.

[Update] I have already written all the chap...

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The Crime Lord Bard - Chapter 33: Three Steps

"This is our plan," Jamie declared, his voice steady and resolute.

Thomas and Elize leaned in, their eyes scanning the scattered parchments and worn maps spread before them.

"The most important and fundamental step," Jamie continued, "...

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The Crime Lord Bard - Chapter 32: The Letter

Jamie's eyes narrowed as he recognized the symbol ornamented on the wax seal. "Thank you, Elize," he said, accepting the letter with care. He didn't need a closer look to confirm it—it was unmistakably the sigil of the noble house of Hafenstadt....

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The Crime Lord Bard - Chapter 31: Level 2

| You destroyed the ‘Cutpurses.’

[The Pantheon blesses you with 1,000 Experience Points]

| James Frostwatch (Soul: James Murtagh)

| Experience: [2620 / 2000]

[You leveled up!]

Jamie stared in amazement as dozens o...

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I'll Be The Red Ranger - Chapter 179: Wolmi Theme Park

 - Oliver -

The man inclined his head, his gaze fixated on Oliver. His eyes glinted beneath the shadow of his hood, a subtle blend of curiosity and authority. "Welcome," he said, his voice resonating with a confident ti...

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The Crime Lord Bard - Chapter 30: Finishing the job

| You have killed the Cutpurses' Leader.

| The God of [Thieves] has a gift for you.

| You got 500 Experience Points

Jamie lowered his gaze as the shimmering notification faded from his sight. He extended a hand to Thomas, who sto...

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I'll Be The Red Ranger - Chapter 178: The Meeting

  - Oliver -

The grueling six months of relentless training had finally drawn to a close. Midnight was the appointed hour for them to embark on the final stage of their mission—the culmination of all their prepar...

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The Crime Lord Bard - Chapter 29: Ezek

Thomas wore a slight smile on his face, but Jamie seemed even more exhilarated. ‘Two hundred and fifty experience points—for both of us!’ he celebrated inwardly as the shimmering notifications faded from view.

“I'll have to be carefu...

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I'll Be The Red Ranger - Chapter 177: Clock's Ticking

- Oliver -

"Who is that?" he whispered, lifting a hand to touch his face. The reflection mimicked him, confirming that this remarkable figure was indeed himself.

Oliver stared in disbelief at the mirror embedded in the...

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The Crime Lord Bard - Chapter 28: The Guard

Thomas POV

"I was wondering what all the commotion outside was about," a voice dripped with disdain, echoing through the grand hall. "Who would have thought I'd find two rats scurrying around?"

Thomas lifted his gaze. ...

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The Crime Lord Bard - Chapter 27: The Feast

"A feast," Thomas murmured. "It's happening tonight."

"Yes," Jamie replied, his voice steady but laced with tension. "It's time we prepared." He gestured for Thomas to follow as they navigated the winding streets back toward the Golden Fiddl...

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I'll Be The Red Ranger - Chapter 176: Who's that?

- Oliver -

As soon as his trembling hand grasped the ledge of the first floor, a notification flickered into existence before his eyes.

| You obtained 50 Experience Points.

Oliver collapsed onto the cold floor, h...

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The Crime Lord Bard - Chapter 26: The Plan

Jamie fixed Thomas with a steady gaze. "We have one last task for the day," he said quietly. "It's time to scope out our target."

That was all the explanation Thomas needed. Without another word, he fell into step beside Jamie as they slippe...

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The Crime Lord Bard - Chapter 25: Opening Night

Jamie leaned over the cluttered workbench, using a piece of chalk to sketch crude diagrams on a scrap of parchment. He gestured as he explained his vision to Knall. Though not an expert, he conveyed the basics of brewing beer—the selection of gr...

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I'll Be The Red Ranger - Chapter 175: Lian Zhiyong

- Lian Zhiyong -

Atop the skyscraper, Lian crouched low, his knees sinking slightly into the layer of dust that had settled over the years. With practiced precision, he eased his long-range rifle onto the rooftop's edge, the...

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The Crime Lord Bard - Chapter 24: Belladona

"His heart's still beating," Jamie announced, though his relief was tainted with urgency. "But it's weak. We need to act."

Taking a deep breath to steady himself, Jamie realized that Thomas was too shaken to be of immediate help. The color h...

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The Crime Lord Bard - Chapter 23: The Dwarf

Over the next few hours, Jamie delved deeper into his plans with Thomas, the two of them huddled over the worn map spread out on the tavern table. The glow of candlelight cast dancing shadows around them as Jamie outlined what needed to be done an...

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I'll Be The Red Ranger - Chapter 174: Sisyphus

- Oliver -

Each step was a monumental effort, more arduous and torturous than the last. Oliver's right foot dragged upward, heavy and trembling with exhaustion. His left foot tried to follow but failed, slipping and scraping...

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The Crime Lord Bard - Chapter 22: The Three Gangs

[Yes]

| Thomas Hartfield - Registered as Lieutenant
| EXP Boost applied to Thomas Hartfield

| The God of [Mystery] looks at you
| The God of [Mystery] smiles at you

Jamie wasn't sure what to make of another god taking an in...

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The Crime Lord Bard - Chapter 21: The Liutenant

"I can't let this opportunity slip away," Jamie thought to himself, the weight of Thomas's Legend heavy on his mind. The words he'd seen—of untapped potential—urged him to act. Thomas could be the key to strengthening the Golden Fiddle and, in...

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I'll Be The Red Ranger - Chapter 173: Punishment

- Dante -

"Shit. He's going to be pissed," Dante muttered under his breath as he skimmed over the initial operation report. The luminescent text scrolled across the translucent screen in his gauntlet, each line more troublin...

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