"So," Anna’s voice trails into a long, playful note, "are we going to get Powder, or are you going to sit here all day like an idiot talking to yourself, hm?" She points ahead, right at the road that leads to Powder’s ho.
"That..." I chew my words back, the hesitation thick on my tongue. Maybe the farr’s life really would suit him better...
"What a wuss. And here I thought you called yourself the leader of Rewrite. Turns out you’re just a coward after all." Her white eyes glimr with sothing wild—and sothing else too, sothing faintly wounded, like my doubt cuts deeper than she wants to know.
Her words sink into sharper than any blade. Coward... The word sticks, heavy, and I can’t shake the bitter taste of it.
"Co." Her soft hand slips around mine, tugging forward. Strangely, there’s a gentle smile on her face as she adds, "If you worry about him, or Roxy... if you bla yourself for how everything turned out, then fix it this ti. Let’s not repeat the sa mistakes."
For so reason, I can’t bring myself to argue with her. Giving up here and now would only prove my weakness, and not strength.And if I truly want Powder and Roxy to be happy, then I have to work harder. I have to shape the story where they beco the new main characters. Yes... That’s it.
The thought settles in my chest like fire, sparking sothing new inside . I finally understand—my way of writing the story before was wrong. I shouldn’t have tried to carry everything alone. I should have been pushing them, training them, forging them into sothing greater. Not just companions... but heroes in their own right, like the legends told in books.
But as we walk toward Powder’s house, the system stirs from its long hibernation:
[New comnt from book_leviathian on Chapter 59: {I just thought of a way this could go. It would be epic if it went that route.}]
Oh, hello there. I’d almost forgotten about the comnts—it’s been a while since the system flashed one at . Still, it feels good to see them once in a while.
I smile to myself as we walk and wonder what this reader ant. Did he an the way the story should go? If you could tell your idea, I’d be forever in your debt. I’m lost right now and in need of so guidance. Thank you, book_leviathian.
"Is sothing the matter, Quill? Why are you smiling like that? Looks creepy..." Anna shoots a disgusted look, but I don’t care. Readers are more important to than ten thousand of her could ever be.
"I was just thinking you look pretty beautiful. Maybe I was wrong about you. Maybe I should take you to bed." I tease, just to ss with her, to bully her a little. My mood’s finally up again, so why not?
"You—" She snaps her head away, quickening her pace. Heh. Did I actually make this arrogant girl shy? Turns out she’s all bark, no bite.
Powder’s house isn’t far now, but the comnts keep popping up, and honestly, they make feel lighter—almost at ease—before I see him again.
[New comnt from ObservantReader on Chapter 58: {This went from cody adventure to universal reset real quick O_o}]
Ehehe... I scratch the back of my head, embarrassed. Yeah, I’ll take the bla for that one, my friend. Anger got the better of , sothing inside snapped, and... well, here we are.
[New comnt from ObservantReader on Chapter 56: {does it stack additively or multiplicatively? Like, 1. Multiplicative 100 - 5% of 100 = 95 95 - 5% of 95 = 90.25 or 2. Additive 100 - 5% of 100 = 95 95 - 5% of 100 = 90 Multiplicative GOES to 0 but will never reach it. On the other hand Additive WILL go to 0 which basically ans ti stop}]
Good question! Honestly, I haven’t fully figured out the chanics of my own powers yet. But here’s how it works right now: when I say five percent, it’s absolute. That ans the target slows by exactly five percent—no more, no less—unless I consciously will it to be stronger. And no, it doesn’t stack. All of the serpents share an unbreakable bond, so the effect stays fixed at five percent overall.
...But I actually really like your suggestion. I might end up reforging the ability so that each serpent individually applies a five percent slow. That way, it stays balanced while still feeling more versatile. Imagine it—if twenty serpents coiled together, would that lead to full ti stop, or just a brutal slow on the body? I’ll decide later.
Thanks for the comnt! You just gave sothing fun to experint with.
[New comnt from book_leviathian on Chapter 56: {imagine being the leader and having worse stats than your mbers}]
Alright... alright... I know. No need to call out like that. But I’ll work on it, I swear. I won’t stay lazy forever—I’ll actually try to raise my stats.
[New comnt from ObservantReader on Chapter 57: {Man, f*ck that. You’re the author here and yet you have way too many restrictions, just write "I am God" and be done with it! (idk if Big Boss will allow that but still, give our boy so leeway 😔)}]
I an... I could. At least I think I could. I did reset the story all the way back to the beginning, didn’t I? But still, it’s not fun that way. Even if I struggle, even if I hit a dead end, playing god outright just doesn’t suit . But... between us, I already kind of feel like one. After all, I am the author, hehe.
[New comnt from book_leviathian on Chapter 54: {yes so go back😇 return to cool adventures for every like this comnt back we will gain manpower to make big boss turn the book to normal again}]
After what I did... I don’t think "normal" suits this story anymore, haha! But yes, I get what you an. Let’s try to fix things up. Enough ssing around—it’s ti to lock in and beco the best of the best!!! ...What’s with that look? I can see you squinting at , not buying my words at all. Ahem... anyway, at least I hope you’re enjoying this silly ss of a story with .
Also... I just noticed sothing. You and ObservantReader are almost neck and neck for top comnter rank.
Wait a second... my lips curl into a grin.
How about we spice this up with a little friendly competition? Since the story’s dipped into darker moods, why not bring so fun back in?
ObservantReader vs. book_leviathian! For the next five Chapters, whoever leaves the most aningful comnts, without mindless spamming, wins a prize!
Drum roll, please!
Once my party is reunited, you get to decide what we do next. Since my own judgnt dragged us straight into disaster, I’ll hand the choice over this ti. Whether it’s slaying a dragon, dancing in the streets like lunatics, or sothing even crazier, I’ll make it work. Anything you imagine will co to life.
I hope you’re as excited as I am—because without you, I wouldn’t have a reason to smile this often.
"Quill, you pervert, snap out of it already—we’re here..." Anna yanks my hand hard, snapping out of my thoughts. A familiar door stands before us. Even if this ti the mood isn’t as lighthearted as before, I can’t help but hope Powder will still make you all laugh. And... hopefully he won’t find it weird that I’ve got a girl clinging to .
"Ah, right..." I mutter, pulling myself together as I raise my hand to knock. It’s about lunchti now, so with luck he’ll be ho. Perfect timing.
"Powder, you ho?!" I call out, knocking on the door. Inside, I hear the stir of movent.
"Get that damn door, Powder—Quill’s here for you!" His mother’s voice booms out, louder and scarier than that boar ever was. Maybe dragging him out is the right idea after all. I laugh to myself, earning a strange look from Anna.
"Yes, mom!" cos the reply, followed by a familiar racket—dishes clattering, furniture groaning under his heavy, clumsy steps.
The door bursts open, and there he is again—Powder, innocent-faced as ever. But his eyes go wide the instant he sees Anna wrapped around my arm.
"God Almighty smite naked—how the hell did you get a girlfriend before ?!"
Seriously? That’s his first line? I roll my eyes. And the most ridiculous part is... He isn’t even wrong. She would claim to be one, even if I denied it.
"It’s a long story. Co out for a walk," I tell him, gripping his shoulder before he can argue.
"Hey, what’s the rush? Is the wedding tomorrow? Oh—and hi, I’m Powder. Nice to et you, Quill’s girlfriend." He grins like he’s already my best man, and I fight the urge to smack him until he dies again.
"Anna. The pleasure is mine," she purrs, playing along without hesitation.
Seriously... why don’t these two just date each other and save the trouble? My ntal health would thank .
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