Transcendence Quotes

“It’s good to be back.”
― TurtleMe, Transcendence

“I was now a white core mage.”
― TurtleMe, Transcendence

“It was only noticeable to me when I clasped an unwilling Bairon in a hug and said repeatedly that there were ‘no hard feelings.’ The Lance tried to pry himself away without drawing attention to us, but I utilized one of the techniques I had learned from Camus to create a vacuum between him and me.”
― TurtleMe, Transcendence

“I’ve been told that he might become the new Eralith family heir,” Albold said, his sharp eyes sparkling with interest.”
― TurtleMe, Transcendence

“I did not record you simply because I could not. General Arthur, your body augmentation speed normally is on par with most of the Lances. After the transformation, however, it was much too fast for me to even attempt to measure.”
― TurtleMe, Transcendence

“My eyes drifted through the halls as we walked and I found myself searching for any familiar face—but mostly Tess. Probably because of that damned scene I had imagined—us hugging each other, about to kiss.”
― TurtleMe, Transcendence

“So I let the scenes continue. Tess looked older—more mature but still dazzlingly beautiful. She smiled brightly at something I’d just said, her cheeks coloring with just a slight tinge of red. She tucked a loose strand of hair behind her ear before glancing upward at me coyly. She took a single step toward me, and then suddenly we were chest to chest. Tess raised herself up on her toes as she closed her eyes. Her blush deepened and her long lashes quivered.”
― TurtleMe, Transcendence

“For both our sakes, get stronger—fast. Uto’s horns will be an invaluable resource for you if you can manage to extract the mana stored inside.”
― TurtleMe, Transcendence

“I was afraid that if I let her in, my selfishness would become uncontrollable—that I would throw away Dicathen to save the few I truly loved.”
― TurtleMe, Transcendence

“There were times I wanted to just escape to the edge of the Beast Glades with Tess and my family.”
― TurtleMe, Transcendence

“To tell you that I love you again,” I repeated softly to myself. There were only a few things I truly wanted in this lifetime. Not fame, power, or wealth; I’d had that and more during my previous life. What I wanted—the reason I was fighting this war—was something I hadn’t been able to do as Grey: simply to grow old with my loved ones. For that, I was willing to go up against any enemies, asuras or not.”
― TurtleMe, Transcendence

“Why is it so important for you to catch up to me, Tess?” For a moment, the world around us was quiet as she stared off into the night sky. “Because only then will I have the confidence to tell you that I love you again.”
― TurtleMe, Transcendence

“Just promise me you’ll return back safely.” She gently ran her finger across my neck, where my scar had settled. Using a simple water spell, she loosened and peeled away the bandage that I had applied to hide the unsightly mark. “I don’t care how many scars you come back with, as long as you’re breathing and in one piece.”
― TurtleMe, Transcendence

“You’re not the type to do something as sentimental as this without reason,” she pointed out. “You either have to go away for a long time, do something dangerous again, or both.” “Am I that much of an open book?” I asked, looking away from the stars and into her twinkling eyes. “You’re more like an open chapter.” Tess smiled.”
― TurtleMe, Transcendence

“Our arms weren’t linked as they had been at the event, but this somehow felt more intimate.”
― TurtleMe, Transcendence

“I remember him being much colder. He kept his distance from everyone. Even when we were laughing together and teasing each other, there always seemed to be some restraint on his part. Of course, I had no clue back then, but looking back now, Arthur has come a long way as a decent person.”
― TurtleMe, Transcendence

“I’ve taken the liberty of arranging this event as a sort of trap—harmless—for our dear Rahdeas, and you, my soon-to-be-grandson, have the lead role.”
― TurtleMe, Transcendence

“Is that how I look to you most of the time? Some indestructible figure?” “With the emotional maturity of a toddler,” she finished with just a hint of a smile. “Is that any way to talk to a general?” I scolded, trying to keep a serious face as she struggled to do the same. “My apologies, General Arthur,” she replied, laughter in her voice.”
― TurtleMe, Transcendence

“Is that how I look to you most of the time? Some indestructible figure?” “With the emotional maturity of a toddler,” she finished with just a hint of a smile. “Is that any way to talk to a general?” I scolded, trying to keep a serious face as she struggled to do the same.”
― TurtleMe, Transcendence

“Seeing you like this—in bed, full of injuries—it was a cold reminder that you’re only human and not some indestructible warrior mage.”
― TurtleMe, Transcendence

“I felt her hands squeeze mine, and the gesture was so warm and comforting that I nearly burst into tears again. Time seemed to slow down for a brief moment, and we stayed there, silent and contemplative and together.”
― TurtleMe, Transcendence

“Next to me, holding my hand, was Tessia. Her eyes were red and wet with tears as well. “Tessia?” My voice came out dry and raspy. “Why are you crying?” “Dummy.” She choked back a laugh, smiling as the tears rolled down her cheek. “I could ask you the same thing.”
― TurtleMe, Transcendence

“Hang on, Papa!’ Sylvie cried. I thought… it was beneath you… to call me… Papa, I managed, my consciousness faltering.”
― TurtleMe, Transcendence

“Perhaps, if men fought with words instead of weapons… but when a man has weapons, words are useless. And so the cycle of killing and death goes on.”
― TurtleMe, Transcendence

“Titles are merely an embellishment stuck in front of your name to establish a hierarchy,”
― TurtleMe, Transcendence

“Even as your bond, I sometimes find myself worried that the fate of this continent relies so heavily upon you.”
― TurtleMe, Transcendence

“There’s an old saying that a wise man appears weak when he is strong and strong when he is weak,”
― TurtleMe, Transcendence

“Well, these lessers are fighting your battles for you, so at least have the decency to call them by the names of their actual race,”
― TurtleMe, Transcendence

“Do I know about your constant emotional turmoil when it comes to Tessia? Yup,” she grinned.”
― TurtleMe, Transcendence

“Please, welcome with me, our newest Lance: Arthur Leywin!”
― TurtleMe, Transcendence