The Storm Wolf: Tranquil waters - chapter 4 - Lyre and Sand 4.1
Lyre and Sand: "'Build the empire with wheat, not sand.' It's said that I dance amidst the flames, playing the lyre and singing." After meeting with Qana yesterday, we practiced with longswords until late into the night, which might have exhausted me...
The Storm Wolf: Tranquil waters - chapter 9 - Academy 9.2
Under detailed instructions, I arrived at the dormitory area and successfully located the room assigned to me. The sensor on the sliding door scanned my biometrics and, upon confirming my identity, parted to either side—I was fairly certain I didn't...
The Storm Wolf: Tranquil waters - chapter 4 - Lyre and Sand 4.4
We arrived on the ground, somewhere on the hillside of the Colosseo, not far from the estuary judging by the position of the seawall. The air carried a faint, salty moisture, a scent I had never encountered before. I licked my nose, tasting the bitter...
The Storm Wolf: Tranquil waters - chapter 6 - Air Conditioning and Barbarians 6.4
Tripping over tree roots several times, face-planting into the snow, and occasionally tumbling down slopes when Piqsirpoq couldn't catch me in time—though I always managed to stop myself with the ice axe just in time. I quickly learned how to...
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 6 - Air Conditioning and Barbarians 6.6
"Hey, hey, hey, that's not good enough!" Piqsirpoq kicked the sole of my shoe, grinning as he spoke. I was too exhausted to respond, lying flat on my back with my arms and legs splayed out. My tongue hung out as I panted, occasionally catching...
The Storm Wolf: Tranquil waters - chapter 3 - Bread and Circuses 3.4
Dots began to appear on the projected map, grouped in clusters of five, distributed evenly across the slopes surrounding the basin. These represented the seven factions, each marked in their respective colors. Briefly, a live feed focused on one of the...
The Storm Wolf: Tranquil waters - chapter 10 - Cirrus clouds 10.5
Having just gone through the ordeal with Master Sunflare, I really didn’t feel like seeking out another dragon right away, but it seemed I had no choice, and breaking an appointment would be incredibly rude. The sliding door panel displayed a...
The Storm Wolf: Tranquil waters - chapter 10 - Cirrus clouds 10.2
"I think attending all of the appointments makes perfect sense." Hamp senpai took a big bite of toast slathered with red jam. I noticed Tadao twitch ever so slightly. "Only four invitations? That’s not reasonable at all. You’ve completely upset the...
The Storm Wolf: Tranquil waters - chapter 10 - Cirrus clouds 10.6
As the sliding doors parted and I stepped into the greenhouse, filled with plants and potted greenery, I was stunned for quite a while. The various fragrances of the plants filled the entire room, along with the rich smell of the soil beneath...
The Storm Wolf: Tranquil waters - chapter 10 - Cirrus clouds 10.3
I followed the path displayed on the terminal screen, choosing the correct corridor. Why doesn't the Senate have apps like this? Is it because every other wolf has perfect navigation skills except for me? I sighed, trying to shake off...
The Storm Wolf: Tranquil waters - chapter 4 - Lyre and Sand 4.5
I stared at the dark brown metal door in front of me, lowering my hand from the air for the 6,321st time. I exhaled through my nose and looked down, continuing to pace nervously. Damn it, damn it, damn it. You’ve got this. This isn’t difficult at...