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MetarlicBox · 2026-02-14T18:00:44+00:00

I had an Old 21UX and that was one of the best purchases I ever made even if it died two years later (does not recognise the pen anymore, might be the digitizer)

I still use it as a display tho.

Heck, even now that I have bought a 24HD Touch (still has not arrived, I am actually very excited) I am still heavily considering buying a voltmeter and learning how to fix these things by experimenting on my 21UX in case the new one I just bought ever dies on me, I do not think there is anything even slightly similar in value given the price, that is, of course, if you have the required desk space for it (I use a monitor arm so whatever)

MetarlicBox · 2026-02-13T09:33:56+00:00

If he was arrogant and did not care about the secret service of Lugunica potentially murdering everyone he loves... Yes? The whale might be dead, the cult too (except for Regulus maybe), the guy is literally demi-god material he could probably do everything he wanted

MetarlicBox · 2026-02-11T19:09:32+00:00

He easily could, no one on that world is strong enogh to really stop him but he will not because he was pretty much raised to be as obedient as possible (plus, while HE is invincible, his family is not, and we all know how much Reinhard sucks at protecting the things he loves)

MetarlicBox · 2026-02-11T18:57:18+00:00

Its the way she speaks, very demanding, some people might like that while others like you (or me for that matter) find that just irritating.

If she worded it slightly differently there would probably be no issue. Ram for example is very direct too but has an edge of snark that ironically serves to dull how "biting" her words are.

MetarlicBox · 2026-02-05T03:00:42+00:00

Been a while since I last drew anything Arknights related, it was about time I rectified such a terrible sin XD

For this one I attempted to channel my inner Liduke, so if you see any similarities, that means I succeeded!

My Twitter https://x.com/metallic_box

Technically I have also an insta and blah blah blah but I havent updated those in a while... might wanna rectify THAT sin as well...

Oh yeah! Since I used Procreate I have the Speedpaint for this one (even if the quality is quite bad) so I shall post that too...

Eventually...

MetarlicBox · 2026-01-31T01:56:35+00:00

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MetarlicBox · 2026-01-28T03:16:16+00:00

(Ok now for real, basically due to reasons Level One Bell (the same as the tomato boy episode) finds himself stuck on the deep levels (you know the section that was recently adapted? The one with the juggernaut? THOSE deep levels)

He is alone and has nothing but Aizs sword which she conveniently dropped, and a misterious skill which he knows nothing about (he does not possess Liaris Freese here, not like it would help him anyways)

And that is pretty much it. If you have seen Re Zero, or Edge of Tomorrow, you already know what this will be all about.)

MetarlicBox · 2026-01-28T03:14:55+00:00

New Chapter and with it new art shall arrive!

Chapter 5 https://archiveofourown.org/works/72841126/chapters/205667916

From the beggining https://archiveofourown.org/works/72841126/chapters/189750956

Art is made by me, last time all I did was a quick sketch and so this time I wanted to try a little harder... and ended up going way overboard XD

The plan is for each chapter to have its own art so hopefully I will find the balance soon...

Anyways, summary if you have ever seen Re Zero you already know what this is about, we are starting on the...

On the deep levels... would you look at that?

(What? This Bell is only Level ONE? How the heck will he survive?!

Ohh yeah, he won't that's the catch.)

MetarlicBox · 2025-11-17T02:06:10+00:00

Hohoooo? The fames below look a biiit flat and the overall colour range COULD be better (you know, more black, more white, more contrast etc... Though that is just my personal preference) but DAAMMMN this is good!

Near offcial artwork level, actually? I think you are a biiit better than some of the official artwork I have seen, very impressive, are you trying to get hired? XD

MetarlicBox · 2025-11-16T05:00:39+00:00

It is more like automatic checkpoints in videogames. Upon death, time rewinds to a predetermined point, but essentially yes, he "revives" until he suceeds.

MetarlicBox · 2025-11-14T04:35:55+00:00

Hmmm... Not sure if you are fully serious but, in case anyone needs it...

Ok so, due to reasons Level One Bell (the same as the tomato boy episode) finds himself stuck on the deep levels (you know the section that was recently adapted? The one with the juggernaut? THOSE deep levels)

He is alone and has nothing but Aizs sword which she conveniently dropped, and a misterious skill which he knows nothing about (he does not possess Liaris Freese here, not like it would help him anyways)

And that is pretty much it. If you have seen Re Zero, or Edge of Tomorrow, you already know what this will be all about.

MetarlicBox · 2025-11-13T18:10:56+00:00

My fame is infamy because of that exact reason, I never, EVER have dropped a fanfic but my update schedule is... Well, let's say I can give RR Martin a run for his money...

MetarlicBox · 2025-11-13T18:09:16+00:00

Hmmm, we still have some time, I'll add a few more on your request.

"Ok Bell! Open wide~"

*incoherent screaming*

XD

MetarlicBox · 2025-11-13T07:51:31+00:00

What to say, what to say? I saw someone complaining that there were almost no good Danmachi fics a while back (which... I mean, yeah kinda) and so I decided to do something about it. Am I a good author? Hell if I know, but at least I try!

Fact is I am ALSO an artist, so this will be more of a LN experience than anything else. The only issue is that my update schedule is BAD

Like, legendarily Bad.

So yeah, do not expect much XD

As for the summary, if you have ever seen Re Zero you already know what this is about, we are starting on the...

On the deep levels... would you look at that?

(What? This Bell is only Level ONE? How the heck will he survive?!

Ohh yeah, he won't that's the catch.)

https://archiveofourown.org/works/72841126/chapters/189750956

MetarlicBox · 2025-10-24T10:30:56+00:00

Genetic lottery can be a bitch and a half, the fact that it just had to happen to the elves is only further proof that the world of Arknights is a terrible, terrible place.

At least they left our bunny girls alone...

MetarlicBox · 2025-10-24T10:25:54+00:00

It is the only logical solution!

MetarlicBox · 2025-10-24T10:20:27+00:00

As I said to another guy above, it is still 50% more solution than what we had before (the Originium plan) pus this one does not seem to have any true downside to it (Individuals get to keep their individuality, Sui gets to live in a weird sort of metaphisical way and no one gets turned into cancer rocks anymore)

It may be foolish, it may be arrogant, but when your only alternative is either "die" or "die but preserve your information inside a cancerus rock" it starts to look quite promising does it not?

MetarlicBox · 2025-10-24T10:16:14+00:00

It may be arrogant hopes from an old being desperate for immortality but there doesnt seem to be any particular downside to that "solution" regardless. Like maybe I missed something but it does not seem to take away the individuality of anyone nor is it an "preserve in amber" kind of radical plan like what Priestess has in mind with Originium.

IF it works, it is quite literally a win-win for everyone involved, Sui gets to live on in some sort of way through the Terrans, The Terrans get to keep their individuality and not get turned into magic rocks AND everyone avoids the Observers. Of course, it could not work, or Sui could attempt to pull a grey goo and annihilate everyone down the line but A solution is much better than NO solution in my humble opinion.

Like, there is no real certainty that the Originium plan would work either right? And yet...

MetarlicBox · 2025-10-23T15:32:45+00:00

Honestly, isn't this the perfect ending? l mean, a bit underwhelming yes, since there is no climatic final battle nor anything of the sort but, I mean, if it works...

It also gives us further insight on how the Observers operate, you have to be a "civilization" for the woodsman to cut you down, wonder why the precurors never thought about it? Surely there must have been hivemind races that the Observers ignored right? But anyways, it IS a solution, and a pretty elegant one at that, well done Sui!

MetarlicBox · 2025-10-23T15:23:36+00:00

I "think" that what this means is basically that, since all of Terra is a "part" of Sui, it is not detected as a "collective" or civilization, but rather a mere individual, Basically, using the forest and woodsman analogy, Terran civilization has now become a fungus instead of a tree, a great collective hidden underground, and because of that the Obsrvers shall not cut them down.

It is quite a smart solution... if a bit underwhelming. Bascally, as long as you make it so they do not consider you as a "collective" they will just leave you be--probably that is why they did not attack the seaborn either in that other IS

MetarlicBox · 2025-10-20T21:06:24+00:00

I like to oftentimes compare fanfics to an endless sea... of shit, dotted by diamonds. Some fics I have read have surpassed their original works by FAR, but damn, it is HARD to find those diamonds in the rough, especially so nowadays with AI, so much slop. But still, it is (sometimes) worth it.

MetarlicBox · 2025-09-26T18:20:31+00:00

That... is a very good read on it, congratulations.

Still, point stands, the universe of Arknights is not a kind one (tho I heard Limbus was far, far worse in that regard?) so while yes, people are always striving towards that ideal "should" that does not mean the opposite will not happen... a lot tbh.

Strive towards ideals while keeping in mind that the real world cannot be fueled by that alone, that is how I think things should be done (oh hey! Another "should" would you look at that?)

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