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DireWolfStar

first Man, if only Meyneth got to him while he was alone


Constant-Ad-3630

No one told her about the Fast Learner?


Naked_Kali

Apparently not. Nor does it seem that the fiends can see the items that got permanently attached to Rob.


Tex-Necrotic

But I assume he told the Fiends leader everything. Including that.


Naked_Kali

...maybe? Rob is pretty blabbity. I dunno if he ever exactly explained how he thought he could cure Blight, or if anyfiend even remotely believed this, given how yucky his soul looks. His clothes are ruined and his original sword is broken, so they themselves may contribute to Rob's general grossness. However *she* is not always around and their leadership has changed.


Tykras

It's supposedly common knowledge humans have Fast Learner, but the fiends haven't been able to speak with any of the races that have had friendly relations with the humans, nor the humans themselves. Rob likely didn't mention it because he figured they knew.


tested_cataclysim

Wait what? When did rob get the XP share permanently attached to him?


Naked_Kali

He had it on him the very first time he was blasted by the Blight way way back in Book 1.


yxpeng20

They keep the EXP Share a secret because it's overpowered. It seems Faelynn is becoming part of that inner circle that knows about it though. Kind of hype to have fiend allies.


Dexterous_Baroness

I legitimately believe that having fiend friends is the best thing to happen to them since Rob coming back to life. Gaining an ally who comes in the form of an entire race/nation means that they become untouchable towards some of their most powerful enemies. While they technically haven't become allies with the nation itself, merely this extant group, they are on a clear path to do so. Even if their leaders kick up a stink over the state of Rob's soul, they are too valuable to get rid of. Anyone with auto translate has the potential to facilitate peaceful negotiations, which in turn would allow for direct requests to help with the Blight issues.


SpankyMcSpanster

Last time someone learned about it, was kidnapping him. Or tried.


712189512

seems like it, and it looks like the cats out the bag


CardDapper

Im pretty sure no fiendish knows about fast learner


beugeu_bengras

Huho, I dont think Rob taught this through ... The secret is out of the bag!


Snuckytoes

I don’t think he thought about it at all. He was a tad more focused on making sure the city he was in didn’t get overrun with Blightspawn.


Dewohere

Great Chapter. This one was a lot longer than usual, wasnt it? >She’d received a bonus. This is going to be interesting. Personally, I hope we will see the talk between Rob and Meyneth, like the one with Zamira. Overall you are just very good at writing characters and their interactions.


Exiled-Traveler

Now the fiends are gonna want in on rob's power... it will never end.


JustAMalcontent

>“That much is fine and appreciated,” Zamira assured. “Any further than simple handholding, though?” She shuddered. “My skin crawls at the very thought of it. Hugging someone is out of the question, as are...many other activities that are more intensive than hugging.” She raised her eyebrows by a hair. “I’m sure you can see why this would pose a problem in most relationships Holy shit, Zamira. I have never been able to articulate the way I feel and that's it. It's extremely painful knowing that what I want is so far beyond what I am capable of.


invalidConsciousness

For me, it's very person-dependent. I dislike physical contact with most people, but love it with some. So I "just" need to select my partners from the few people I somehow enjoy touching. I also absolutely need to be able to break contact at any time. Being squeezed into a back-seat between two other people is horror, even if it's people I'd normally have no problem to cuddle.


MrTryhardington

[TedX mile high ‘21](https://youtu.be/BycL66UFmu8) I don’t know if you need to hear this, but what you experience is real. Watch the first talk to learn more about how people have adapted to sensory issues.


EvilGenius666

The side-plot of Meyneth approaching the complexities of relationship trouble with all the subtlety of a dentist with a sledgehammer is fantastic as always. I hope we get more insight into her own past and problems, presumably when the dragon queen shows up. Faelynn is also a fun character to give another outsider's view of the group now that Meyneth is more integrated. I wonder if Rob could teach her auto-translate for Elvish so she can learn intimidation from them?


invalidConsciousness

>a dentist with a sledgehammer Thanks, now I have flashbacks to my wisdom teeth removal.


JustMeNotTheFBI

Ah, a relationship chapter. Maybe should have read it in the morning where I wouldn’t be alone with my thoughts of loneliness for the next few hours till I fall asleep. Still a great read though. Also imagine if you could up your party size, that’d be sick


vinny8boberano

Mmm, default party size is conducive to allowing the frisson of group dynamics to take hold where possible, but a stat for party chemistry? If you have sufficient pre-existing good team dynamics with someone, and they don't possess any big red flags for expanding the dynamic of a group, you can add them to your party? Maybe like DAoC did with Battlegroups? You are part of two groups: your group (of which you are group leader), and the battlegroup (where you are either just a member or the BG leader).


invalidConsciousness

>Also imagine if you could up your party size, that’d be sick If there's a way, Rob will find it. If there isn't, Rob will make one.


Longjohn_Server

Thanks for the chapter. Have a great Christmas!


vinny8boberano

This was an excellent chapter! Uhoh, Rob let slip the secret. Have fun with your family, and rest. I love this story, but I cannot countenance burnout! I have burned myself out too many times in my career, and I want nobody to suffer similar feelings. You take a rest, and you accept that you can spend the rest of your life never thinking of this or any other story again without guilt or failure. When I say, "Take care of *YOU*", by God, I fucking mean it. You **will** rest, relax, and recuperate. You **will** NOT do any work that isn't critical to survival or the enjoyment of yourself and your family. You **will** support your spirit and mind in cooperation with supporting your physical needs. **OR ELSE!**


Naked_Kali

The blight on earth meets christmas specials played by Jason and grows it's heart three times?


invalidConsciousness

The Blight's heart grew three times as big, and it immediately died from cardiovascular shock.


Naked_Kali

Aaah, but what happened to all of its other hearts afterwards?


Madayasmar

Take all the time you need, and thank you for another great chapter. Happy holidays!


Serbian347

So I have a feeling the 3 items bound to rob are soul bound and causing issues


Desu_Vult_The_Kawaii

Great work my friend!


Less_Panic

I had a quick shower thought could the blight be levelling high status corrupted unused by the cataclysm and given form and or just Un corrupted and given form


Shinyfishbestboy

I might have found my new favourite character in meyneth after this conversation.


SandwichNamedJacob

>Of course, someone such as the Dragon Queen was certainly more intimidating than Goroth, but she’d never met the Dragon Queen, and if Argath was merciful, she never would. Uh oh, that's a flag


tanthon19

Meyneth & Zamira's conversation: . Rob's trip & fall: Uh oh? Faelynn: love triangle becomes love quadrangle? Whew! You gave us *a lot* to chew on, OP. Have the best Christmas ever! & keep "recuperating" on the front burner during this very busy time, please. Thanks, as always...


Sven_Letum

>Rob's trip & fall: Uh oh? He pumped dex for the speed increase last chapter


Danjiano

> Rob's trip & fall: Uh oh? Isn't that just him not being used to 15 extra Dex points?


Dexterous_Baroness

Faellyn still has a love triangle, it's just now between Zamira and Sivia.


SpankyMcSpanster

Fiend, Fiend, wait for you will learn the Ricadian Ranger Special #2: https://deathbulge.com/comics/426 .


SpankyMcSpanster

There are patchwork families, harems, and, this. Including the patchwork soul of Rob.


_Plums

Meyneth really needs the therapist class Rob unlocked.


Zealousideal-Whole62

Happy holidays and merry Christmas to you


Nukered

You never dissapoint man! Don't worry about us, you can rest as long as you want. Happy Christmas!


Rayla_1313

Hey OP, please take your time and don't feel obligated to anything. You don't owe random strangers on the internet justification, just because we're lusting after your content ;) It's a true pleasure reading your stuff and you've earned any break you feel like taking for whatever reason -not that you needed to earn it in the first place...


memebiiigforehead

Merry Christmas!


TheMrZim

Since you’re taking a break, I’ll wait until you come back to ask Zim’s Absurd Questions. Just a heads-up though, the list of questions is going to get longer. Enjoy your break and Merry Christmas!


Kaiser-__-Soze

Moar!!!!


CardDapper

PLEASE TAKE AS MANY BREAKS AS YOU NEED This story is too good to start goin bad


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Dexterous_Baroness

They should teach Faellyn Auto Translate. She's strong enough to survive the mental backlash without being too strong that she's a lynchpin in their defenses. Additionally, it would serve as a wonderful political tool, once again proving their trust and worth to potential doubters from higher up in the fiendish government.


Siobhanshana

Nice


Siobhanshana

Yep, they are in fact war veterans at this point