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If you're someone who doesn't usually go back to read v2s, I would highly recommend making an exception for the 19 and 20 v2s this week. There's a lot more content in 19, and Dice's personality had a major rework in 20.

Regardless, though... Enjoy!

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A FEW RULES & REMINDERS:

  • Chapters will be dropping as Bryce completes them. That means anywhere from every 1 to 2 weeks on average, though sometimes waits may be longer.

  • Recall that these are rough chapters, with no editing other than a single pass-through as Bryce writes.

  • On a similar note, we are not asking for advice or corrections at this time. If Bryce wants feedback, we will certainly reach out, thank you! If you want to voice concerns or complaints about the chapter, you may now do so over on the Reddit discussion thread below! Notifications are turned off on those conversations, so they're a free-for-all now (within the rules of the subreddit, obviously)!

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wraithmarked

hmm for once I didn't mess up... there's def two files linked. maybe check back in a few minutes? -bryce

Craig Bentsen

Files are there, you might need to click on the post title -- it's a weirdness with Patreon

bpete

Thanks! I was confused as well, since normally just the "see more" works. Maybe it's some combination of device and app used? Normally I'm in the Patreon app on an Android phone, this time it's Safari + iPad. Anyways, clicking on the post title works.

Darren Dyke

Thank you Bryce for the chapters. That bit of rei being 4th in line got a loud outburst from me. Can't wait to see where this goes!

NerdGinger

All the +'s I love it 😂 means there's a lot to read/reread!!

Mike Frenkel

LOL Serena Von Bor epitomizing the Never Mess with Granny trope is glorious. And I can't wait to find out what Endwalker actually does. wtf how does even mind not know???

gratch42

Thanks Bryce. Have a great time at WorldCon!

Shirley Jones

Enjoyed reading the update and chapter 21. Thanks for that!! Looking forward to the next chapter….

Lukas

i dont care about anything else keep THAT title!!

Iron Akela

I’m betting Endwalker is like the phasing cloak from Star Trek, and it’ll allow Viv to come from literally anywhere and stick two falcions up your backside before you know she’s there :o) I definitely see her evolved blades being a matched pair of falchions, though if they were proper (and therefore 2 handed) longswords it would be cool too - “how the hell did a duelist get swords that big?!”

Iron Akela

When I saw chapter 19 was still missing anything about Shido’s [True] injury notifications from chapter 18’s fight, I got sad. Then chapter 19 blew my mind, and I’m happy again!!! Glad the MIND is able to talk to Viv, and she’ll be out soon. Laying a new neuroline for a mid C-ranker I imagine is a time consuming process, since it’s had months to progress as the device grew. But hopefully she’ll be back just on light duty or something!! I miss Viv. And now I REALLY wanna know what the MIND knows about Gamela’s Shard!!!

Ridayah Ahnkhuatra

A freaking amazing endpoint. That's insane how fried Viv's neuroline was and is being regrown. It makes me wonder if the MIND is going to start talking to Rei soon too about Shards. Bryce, another amazing story segment! May the con not hit you too hard! Also, is it just me, or does von Boor remind anyone else of Granny Toph from Avatar: TLoK? Cause that's a vibe I get and I am HERE for it.

DeathAndTaxes

Much better. I like these a lot.

Ridayah Ahnkhuatra

My own brain thinks of something that's like a combination of break step, with a dose of mirage on it. Sending a mirage image while speedily moving herself in a fashion to another spot, as a major distraction. Bet I'm wrong though :D

ABTelford

Loved it! The revisions are great! They really fill in some nooks and crannies that make it all better - especially the jump to B1 being over two combat sessions I think is a great improvement/idea! As for the new chapter from Vivs pov, love it! And the Mind personality is great too. Great job Mr. Author man! 😎

ABTelford

Hahaha! Glad I’m not the only author who doesn’t know everything they’re doing in the story until they do it. I am much more of an amateur than you though - just jumping back into the game after my kids grown up enough to give me free time again. Enjoy your Con!

Ray S.

Is there any chance von Bor is Rei's grandmother from his mom's side? Has there been any speculation on that anywhere? I've been wondering that since she took the job.

Christopher Generazio

wow... those re-writes of chapters 19 and 20 were AMAZING. Definitely can't wait to see where the conversation with Viv and the MIND goes, and to get more details on what the Shards are/do!

gratch42

That chapter 19 tightening and extension so good. Viv coming out of the coma finally.

gratch42

Yes Viv, you’ve been stuck in a healing coma for a month. But why? Well the author hasn’t figured out every detail about your new ability or your new link yet… 🤪 Wonder if Rei gets a Shido ping that his first shard recipient is conscious and they start “brain chatting” or if CADs keep that disabled outside combat situations. My vote is still Endwalker is charged, multi use, Predator style camo until the first strike. Closer to invisible the slower she moves.

Polaris

I have Professor Vellum from the arcane ascension series stuck to her personally

RickVaughn14

Poor Kalus….can we get a good eulogy to mark his time in this book since Aria is going to leave him in pieces?😂 LOVED that rewrite. 21 feels like it needs a bit more but at the same time, it’s a great cliffhanger to sit on and 19 was longer so maybe that’s why I’m thinking that? Anyways….So you’re gonna cancel that trip and write us another chapter for next Friday right? 😉 All kidding aside, enjoy the trip, hope it’s fun!

RickVaughn14

So what you’re saying is it could be like a tactical nuke from the original MW2 and just take out everyone?😍😍😍

Machina Ex Deo

It could do something like move her a second or two quasi backwards in time. So she could be fighting someone, take a hit, pop the ability and continue the fight. She'd change position too. With her duelist style, imagine her trying to get around a phalanxes shield or through a lancers long reach, if she could instantly move backwards along the path she'd taken she could appear behind them or to their side with very little warning.

Christian Klein

Now you've opened a new van of worms... Didn't even oocur to me before and now I'm scanning EVERYTHING for hints

Heather Herren

Love the rewrites and chapter 21. You make so easy to see dent wheezing out.. Lennon.. they mean Lennon.. who.. the lasher

Zac

I enjoyed both versions, but I do think this one works a bit better. I like the way that they all passed out badly after a five minute session with the Ivory Shield. However, I think the best chapter is the one involving Viv. The way you described the MIND's first foray into a persons occipital lobe, how her heartbeat pulsed in the ocean around her, and how the MIND is conducting a little subterfuge. For such a short chapter, it is as potent as the ones preceding it. Enjoy WorldCon, Bryce. I'm sure it will be amazing :)

ABTelford

I totally agree with your comments on the Viv & Mind chapter. LOVED it!

Sam

Loved this re-write. It addressed all my concerns about Rei jumping to B1 and is much more believable. Improved relationship between Chris and Dice (they aren't keeping secrets from each other) and I loved the chapter between Viv and MIND. Maybe we'll learn more about the shards "soon". Also torn now. I want Viv to wake up and rejoin Firesong but I also want Chris to have a chance to work with them more. Maybe working with them a little will be enough to encourage Kamiya to offer him a sponsorship so he can continue to work with them in the future.

Kirivina

Holy shitballs Batman! 🤯 I'm still loving the and then Valera Dent laughed. Lmao I start laughing when I read that. Great rewrites, it fleshes everything out much better and the second battle with von Bor as the reason he went to B1 is fantastic and funny that the all got knocked the fuck out. Lmao about Jetway using Catchers hand to do the stop hitting yourself thing is hilarious. Adding Lennon is going to be sooo Awesome! Then we have the Pov of Viv and the MIND that is insane! Lol on the stretching the neck to be intimidating about how they need to get their stories straight so that Dent doesn't get court martialed. Fantabulous all around! Absolutely in love with this series. 💜

Maria Klein

In one of the pre chapter quotes it gave Viv’s arena name. I can’t recall offhand but I endwalker has to be where that persona starts ETA: It took a hot min but it’s -Viviana “Witchwalker” Arada So the question is what would give one the title of witch in this time

Nahar

Great V2s. I really liked the change to Dice. She is exactly the mentor/big sister/whatever figure Viv needs. She has been in that same spot of chasing an uncatchable friend when it comes to cad rank.

Jason Bradford

Dude. Excellent edit. I loved the 1st version…then you doubled the creamy goodness. These 3 chapters were amazing…now…let’s see Rei’s sissy poo in the next 😂

Linda Thompson

Thank you 😊 great rewrite of 2 chapters and chapter 21. Loving this. Enjoy your away time…

Lukas

THE MOSTEST METAL DUDE IRON PRINCELIEST OF PRINCES

TruckWick

Yesssss more Lennon and Dice!

Arcy

Don't know why, but the whole MIND/Viv interaction gives G-Man/Freeman vibes. Rise and shine Ms. Arada... rise... and shine.

Ray S.

Yeah, with the whole going a 180 in her reaction on the call with Jasper and saying if your prince is involved, I'm in. There is definitely something there and family makes the most sense to me

Nz

Really love where this is heading. To get the most out of the trainers isn’t Rei going to have to spill the beans on his S growth to them? Seems like the Ivory Shield already knows.

scott hank

Just for my own clarity are the V2s in the story so far?

Rasmus Salling

Nah, most likely just professional interest. She just wants to work with the best possible material.

Candida Hudson

Is it just me or is there a wizard behind the curtain vibe from the MIND. The way it gave permission for Viv but wiped the paper trail. Seems similar to the trail being invisible when Rei was attacked both times. Then again, Rei did agree to be a Guinea pig

Bill Hilliard

I love where this is going with Viv, so curious how much the mind is going to tell her about what is truly going on and if she will be able to talk to the mind from now on like Dent. I also love the training, how much Arias brother is enjoying kicking Wards butt and how fast Von Bor caught on to Ward having to take a serious beating to grow faster. It is funny how they seem to be so shocked and impressed by the beatings he is willing to take to grow (as well as how much Dent is protective yet enjoying Von Bors excellent smartass attitude! This book is so amazing so far!!! Have fun Bryce, its well deserved time to enjoy! Just dont take too long or you are going to make me need anxiety meds waiting for the next chapter damn it! 😂😂

Bill Hilliard

Agreed! I cannot wait to see what her character is all about. Also cant wait to see Wards mom and dad lose it when they find out they are being cut off for being such losers and lying about Ward to his dad (Well Wards grandfather). This book is bringing SO many unanswered questions to close it is amazing!

Bill Hilliard

Ya I cannot wait to see what kind of crazy story the mind has cooked up to protect Dent. Im loving the book this way but the way he l aves cliffhangers at the end of every chapter is pure torture!!!!!! I swear he loves making is suffer begging for more 😂😂😂

Lorenz

Great stuff! Love the additional detail in chapters 19 & 20, and was great seeing Viv again in 21. Rei (and the Mauler) will be so happy she is back!

Tim Kilgore

In a similar vein, I am looking forward to seeing Celeste‘s reaction to the fact that Ray is a Comida air! :-) Sorry for the bad spellings, listening to this stuff via speech, synthesizer and I don’t have my braille display at hand to check spellings. Lol.

Eneko

just discovered this after re-reading book two, So-Freaking Epic!

Matthew Van Grouw

Wait, wait wait.... Viv said, "I... We got a user unique ability." Who is we? Is there even more to this link thing than we realize?

Javier Rodriguez

Bryce sir I am loving the hell out off every chapter so far honestly I straight up have just loved this series since the first prolouge of the first book I am a truck driver so the easiest way for me to enjoy it is through the audio book and you deff picked a great Narator for it I am excited for when this one comes out I have listened to the first 2 multiple times and more since you started working on 3.

Bill Hilliard

Im the same. I do not even know how mNy tomes I have re-listened to these books and I have re-read every early released chapter at least three times now! Bryce has us addicted, but I think he is aware of this! So glad a friend told me I had to check these books out!

CannonCake

Your killing it my friend, not usually one for patreon but after reading the first two for the third time i just had to stop by. Keep up the amazing work, your books genuinely bring me joy.