The Amber Sword

TL: The Amber Sword’s raws have finally been completed, and it seems like it is a favorable ending amongst the chinese readers. It’s sort of a relief, I guess. Although, I kind of had to sieve through some plot spoilers to see if there are any problems to the stuff I’m translating. It’s more than likely that I have to tweak some of the stuff in the beginning, but generally it shouldn’t affect any general plot.

Right now I’m in 130++ chapters in, and there’s like 1500? chapters. Well, I’m nearly at the 10% mark, and I translated over 200,000 words on this series. So I guess there’s another 2,000,000 words waiting for you guys? Cough.

I wasn’t planning on releasing this chapter yet because this chapter was done outside of home in a rush, but I still think it’s important to inform the readers on the current status on a few things.

Next chapter ETA: 3-4 days later.

TL: Skip ahead to get to the chapter, otherwise read on for some information about donation status.

TL: What I have done recently is a partially done fanart (still need to work on it and remove the lineart) for TSTBGAM, my other series. It’s based on the light novel’s original design on the wolf boy, which I imagine him to be all warm and fuzzy in the majik forest.

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First drawing after graduation.

But as the chuckles died down, there was another cackling laugh that echoed throughout the greenwoods, yet the voice was hollow and empty, comprising more of a frightening tone to it that was not unlike the .

Scarlett’s expression changed and sought for the source of the voice.

She immediately found the origin of the voice; a dark figure with long black robes with red sigils on either side was standing next to a gigantic green colored creature. They were atop on a great black pine tree, while the creature shook his massive wings, causing the chains around them to jangle loudly. The creature’s head was that of a goat’s and their line-like pupils stared at the mercenaries.

“When did it appear?” Scarlett’s heart suddenly jolted and she gritted her teeth. Even though she had no idea what manner of the creature was, she understood they were opponents that they most likely could not face.

“Lass.” The Disciple of Black Flames trilled with a piercing voice: “Did you say someone got separated?”

“That has nothing to do with you.” She raised her halberd and said through clenched teeth.

The initial assault had caused the Grey Wolves Mercenaries to lose a squad of patrolling guards, and one of them was Scarlett’s close friend. Even though the mercenaries had gotten used to seeing life and death, it did not mean they were able to calmly deal with them. The enemies and them were beyond concilatory terms and only had enmity between them.

“It is fine if we can’t get to them. My comrade has probably been done in by them, so I’ll quenched my thirst for revenge with your deaths.” The Disciple of Black Flames laughed in a crazed manner. “Abechas!”

The black chains swept towards the girl with a ringing sound caused by the chain links, while she responded with a loud yell and struck away the chains. The force of the chains secretly swayed her confidence, it was merely a single strike but her arm felt slightly numbed. Her performance was apparently outside the expectations of the Disciple as he exclaimed in surprise. “A Silver-ranked fighter! Makarov’s subordinates are certainly full of suprises. Even a little girl is skilled, how truly unexpected!”

“There are more to come, you bastard! Roglas, Arrow of Lightning!”

Scarlett reversed her spear and pointed it at the disciple. Electricity immediately gathered from the tip of black-bodied spear and crackled with an explosive noise. By the time the sound reached the mercenaries’ ears, the lightning arc had leapt towards the disciple.

However, an invisible shield blocked the lightning and sparks sprayed everywhere from the contact, causing the trees around the high-ranking disciple to smoke and turn black from the heat. The black-robed disciple did not move at all, and not even the edge of his sleeves reacted to the Arrow of Lightning.

“A tier 2 Magic Artifact. That is certainly uncommon.” The disciple clicked his tongue after a moment later.

Scarlett’s blood had turned completely cold. She drew in a sharp breath as she tried to dispel the numbness that was spreading throughout his fingers. The moment of shock quickly turned into anger and she roared at the mercenaries who pulled out their weapons in order to participate in the fight: “Run! What the hell are you staying here for!”

“What do you mean?”

“Captain, we……”

“You idiots, I’m not his match at all, quickly get the commander to send help to me!”

“Your plans seem to be thought out pretty well.” The disciple sneered audibly, raised his hand, and the creature beside immediately flung a long chain out. This time the targets were the mercenaries.

“Damn it!”

She threw the halberd like a javelin towards the chain. There was a loud grinding noise as the spear and chain collided, deflecting each other to the opposite direction. She immediately raised her hand, and there was a lightning flash in between the spear and her. A moment later, the halberd flew back to her hand as if they were connected to each other.

“Element Resonance!” The disciple screeched.