Stan followed his friend’s instructions. And the more he thought about it, the more he realized that Charlie was probably right. Stan certainly had done his fair share of grieving over Sally, but he realized that his exhaustion after the campaign may very well have caused him to hear voices. By the time Stan, Charlie, and the throng of players around them had crossed the grassy courtyard and entered the Element City Spleef Arena, Stan had dismissed his late-night conversation with Sally as nothing more than a delusion. CHAPTER 3 THE SPLEEF QUARTERFINALS The applause shook the courtyard. Although all present were aware that Stan was vehemently opposed to the views presented by the Noctem Alliance, it was encouraging to know he believed in their laws to a point where he would not actively stop the Alliance unless they took action. The girl seemed unable to respond. She whimpered. It was then that Leonidas noticed the arrow protruding from her left shoulder. One of his men had shot her.

Fans of the bestselling video game Minecraft, middle grade readers, and action-adventure story enthusiasts of all ages will experience an exciting journey that will take them far beyond the world they know. He did, and I am, replied Caesar. Even through his mouthful of bread, his upper-class Element City accent was prominent. Lord Tenebris is displeased that he has not received word of the completion of Nocturia. He wishes to know why you have not completed our new capital yet, and how long it will be before it is completed. He has sent me to ask you this. Now, however, his first term was up. He had been president for four months, and it was time for another election. The councilmen, who assisted Stan in making the laws of Elementia, had already been elected. Stan’s good friends Kat, Charlie, Jayden, Archie, Goldman (aka G), DZ, and the Mechanist had all been unanimously reelected to the council. Fans of the bestselling video game Minecraft, middle grade readers, and action-adventure story enthusiasts of all ages experience an exciting journey that will take them far beyond the world they know. Thank you, citizens of Elementia! Together, we will make this server the best place that it can be! Thank you for giving me the chance to continue to prove myself to you! It is my job to serve you, so I hope that you find yourselves happy, healthy, and safe under my leadership. Good night, and thank you again!Now, that is what Lord Tenebris will want to hear, replied Caesar, standing up. I shall give him the report. President Stan has led his people through an epic battle and brought peace to the Republic of Elementia. But King Kev’s loyal followers are still at large and a new organization, the Noctem Alliance, is poised to strike terror throughout the land. With citizens of the Republic dividing between two loyalties, Stan must stop the Noctem Alliance before it destroys them all.

Private, you’re stayin’ with me and finishin’ this capital. Corporal—Leonidas took a deep breath— take half the men and find the village. Leave no survivors. Stan knew that technically, this was Elementia’s first real election for president. There had not really been a vote when he first became president. Everybody had been so euphoric at the downfall of King Kev that they had immediately wanted the one responsible for their freedom to be the new head of the Minecraft server Elementia. The complete collection of the Elementia Chronicles: an unofficial MINECRAFT-fan adventure series, inspired by the bestselling game. Are you ever going to let that go? Stan whined, but he was laughing. Even though he couldn’t see Sally, this was as close to old times as he could possibly get. Another dubious whimper escaped the girl’s mouth, and Leonidas heard the word survived in her response.The girl, still kneeling and unable to stand, gave an almost imperceptible nod before her head sank to the floor and she dissolved into desperate sobs. There were probably about twenty-five, total. I couldn’t tell, but it looked like Caesar was giving some sort of speech, and they were cheering for him. But . . . wait a second . . . , said Stan, his elation suddenly shifting to a sudden-onset headache. If you’re . . . but then . . . Sal, how are you talking to me if you’re dead? Stan sighed, his tolerance wearing thin. Charlie, I am positive of what I heard. Sally was speaking to me, and she told me that she had seen Caesar and Leonidas talking to a whole group. And personally, I think it’s very possible that the remnants of King Kev’s army have banded together.

Sir, yes, sir! said the players. They spun on their heels, drew their bows and arrows, and marched off until they disappeared into the heavy snowfall. The girl gave an almost inaudible whisper, and Leonidas thought he heard the words lost and community in her answer. What are your thoughts on the recent ideas of taxing the NPC villagers, now that they can grow carrots and potatoes? I was still up at 11:30pm on the 6th chapter, I WAS GLUED TO IT! It is an amazing series of books! The moment I finished each one I immediately bought the next one, no matter what time of the day it was!The votes are all in, the Mechanist announced, his Texan accent deep and pronounced. The winner of the election for president of the Grand Republic of Elementia is Stan2012, for his second term! Answer him, you pathetic worm. He asked you a question! bellowed Caesar, and all in the vicinity jumped from his sudden outburst. What are you doing here? Now, however, it was time for Elementia’s first true presidential election. The entire voting population was crammed into the square of Element City. Over three months ago, King Kev had stood above this very courtyard and made the announcement that it was time for the lower-level citizens of Elementia to leave Element City. Stan’s all-consuming rage at King Kev’s proclamation and the arrow he’d sent at the king to show it were the reasons he stood on the bridge of Element Castle now. Stan, whose views on this matter were firm, responded confidently. I know that diamonds are a very important resource for creating the best gear possible. However, I don’t think that diamonds are nearly as important as iron ore, which is way more common and equally useful. Right now, we don’t have access to a good diamond mine. If we find one, then Elementia will have more diamonds to go around. Right now, though, I think that we’re much better off mining more iron ore, rather than searching for diamonds.