Jeanne didn't care at all about how deeply her words wounded Cao Cao's hero-worshipping heart.
In fact, the more damage she inflicted, the more delighted she felt. After all, she found this self-proclaimed "descendant of Cao Cao" thoroughly repulsive.
She admitted he had skill—reach...
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Jeanne's contemptuous words didn’t ignite Cao Cao’s anger.
“Feel free to underestimate me as much as you like. Turning your disdain into victory is precisely the kind of warfare humans excel at.”
Even if his opponent wasn't a god or devil, it hardly mattered—her strength had...
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A warm, damp sensation enveloped her entire body.
Stepping through a thick layer of white fog, Jeanne once again felt solid ground beneath her feet, finding herself standing on a familiar street.
She knew this street intimately—having passed through it countless times, either leavin...
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The Sea Temple trembled fiercely, a dazzling brilliance erupting from the Sea Crown, followed swiftly by a sensation of pressure.
“What’s happening…?”
“Are we rising?”
Everyone turned their gazes curiously toward Cogita, baffled as to why someone from Hisui could con...
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Underwater.
Guided by Kyogre, August’s group advanced steadily through the sea.
Around them, schools of Finneon rose gracefully from the depths to the shallows, shimmering tails gently swaying behind them as they absorbed the sunlight, forming an enchanting display.
The Finneo...
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“It moved! It moved!”
“How is it, Platinum? Do you feel anything?”
“It seems to be getting warmer!” Platinum replied nervously.
She held Manaphy’s egg carefully in her arms, her breathing shallow, clearly tense.
Despite being the heiress of the prestigious Be...
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Scizor braced one claw against its arm to steady itself as silver energy quickly gathered in its open pincer.
Boom!
A gleaming silver beam blasted out.
Politoed, still airborne, took a direct hit and crashed heavily into the ground, its eyes spiraling into swirls identi...
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With the lofty goal of rescuing Boss Giovanni, Jessie, Meowth, and James were instantly fired up, acting as if they'd been injected with adrenaline.
Thus began the trio's lively discussion on how best to use their newfound funds to rebuild Team Rocket and save their beloved Boss.
“L...
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With the decision made to enter the High School League, Satoshi's immediate goal naturally became the upcoming Afro Buffalo Cup.
To rise to a higher level, his daily training was essential—such as battling his three Pokémon regularly to encourage their growth.
In his family's priva...
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Sylveon repeatedly attacked Grookey with [Quick Attack], each strike swift and dazzling, the Pokémon’s form flickering rapidly across the field.
Grookey’s gaze locked onto the brilliant movements, following each flash of light closely. Although it was struck multiple t...
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Even though her heart still wouldn’t calm down, Anon had no choice but to trust the bond between herself and her Pokémon.
True, all she could think of was how Eevee had been constantly beaten lately. But despite that, every day she diligently groomed Eevee’s fur and made sure it stayed...
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“Haa... haa…”
Anon ran at full speed all the way to the nearby park, her heart pounding wildly in her chest. Breathless, sweat trickled down her forehead as she gasped for air.
“I keep saying ‘I’m not running away,’ but I’m literally running away with all my strength...
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Unlike her freeloading father, Togawa Sakiko possessed the right of inheritance and should have been recognized as a member of the Togawa family. Yet, ever since losing her support, she was barely even welcomed here.
She’d returned home today for one simple reason:
My days as a ...
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Uika arrived in Tokyo.
Her parents readily agreed to her visit, reassured by the Togawa family’s support. Safety wasn't something they needed to worry about.
Though she'd already seen plenty of city sights on television, nothing prepared her for how overwhelming Tokyo truly felt in ...
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Misumi Uika excitedly showed Sakiko around her island.
“I bet you've never seen so many fun things back home, Sakiko!” With Sakiko’s family's permission, the two girls had ventured into the woods near the resort.
Seeing Sakiko’s delicate, porcelain-doll-like appearance, Uika t...
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Misumi Uika was born on a small island.
For generations, Uika’s family had lived on the island as fishermen, leading simple, diligent lives—earning everything they had through hard work and honest labor.
From as early as she could remember, half of Uika’s memories were filled wi...
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Uika found herself at a loss as she dealt with the suddenly proactive Kikukawa Kyo.
The Kyo from before had simply flowed quietly, never flashy but never overlooked either. Just by standing there, Kyo naturally drew eyes to her.
Her speech was like a gentle stream trickling through a ...
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If this world was some kind of inexplicable game, and Kikukawa Kyo was a character within it, then placing her near a pond or giving her items like potions or honey wine would immediately produce a new buff in her status bar:
[Joyful] – This character is currently del...
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One month later...
Clang!
The sharp metallic sound of blades colliding echoed sharply.
Feeling the immense force transmitted through her weapon, Lyra stepped backward, deftly using the momentum to pivot and whirl. Her crescent blade traced a perfect semicircle through t...
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At Lyra's command, her surroundings fractured like shards of a shattered mirror, layer by layer, falling away until everything faded into total darkness.
Shortly afterward, four familiar words appeared on the system screen before her:
[Trapped in White Walls]
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After a short wait, part of the map reappeared on the detector along with a new notification:
[Detector undergoing regular maintenance. Please wait patiently.]
"Ah, I get it," Lyra said, suddenly realizing. "This must be the [Regular Maintena...
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After passing the final node, Lyra visibly relaxed.
If she stuck strictly to the main route, the first floor had four nodes, with the final one guaranteed to be the mysterious trader.
Having already cleared [Hands of Moss], [Sami's Language], and
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“...”
An awkward silence hung heavily in the air.
Lyra hadn’t anticipated the boomerang returning so swiftly. Just moments ago, she’d sworn off taking any risks—but now she faced an incredibly tempting choice.
It was so enticing that it could let her leave the system s...
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In the end, the completely drained Jeanne Alter took the brunt of the attack with her own body.
Good news: She survived the strike.
Bad news: Surviving was all she managed.
Under the scorching flames of the sun, she had nearly lost all resemblance to a human be...
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On the battlefield.
Facing five ferocious Servants, Jeanne Alter showed not the slightest trace of fear.
Without uttering a single unnecessary word, she raised her cursed banner and charged straight toward the enemy lines.
—At this point, what more was there to say?
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Jeanne Alter decided to face the invading enemy alone.
“I will win!” she declared firmly, as though stating an already-established fact.
“But I need some time to prepare.”
“I’ll return before the battle starts… Anyway, I'll leave the city in your hands until then....
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Fujimaru Ritsuka had guessed correctly.
Bluey and Fou were indeed whispering about something rather “unspeakable.”
—Though it had nothing to do with conspiracy.
“Hm-hm, you say Mash’s best quality is being as soft as a marshmallow? Definitely a positive trait, I’ll g...
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The Kingdom of the Enlightened Dragon, Enlightened Dragon City.
By the time Artoria began preparing her campaign against the Dragon Witch, this grandly designed city was only halfway complete.
“Hurry up! These stones must reach the western quarter before nightfall!”
“Why a...
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"Huh? Why?"
Mizuno was utterly confused by the bus driver's request.
He just wanted to board the bus. Why did he have to take off his hood, the only thing hiding his appearance?
"I have to make sure you're actually a trainer. Uma Musume aren't allowed on this bus," the driver de...
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Twenty minutes passed, but the school bus still hadn't arrived.
Ah… Uma Musume attacked the bus, huh…
According to Hayakawa Tazuna, Mizuno would have to wait at least another forty minutes for the next bus to show up.
Despite this, Mizuno had no intention of returni...
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