To say Artoria was surprised would be an understatement.
Karna and Atalanta teaming up was one thing—Karna was dutiful, and Atalanta cared more about achieving victory than personal glory. But Achilles?
Achilles, the combat-obsessed warrior who’d even disobey his Master if it inte...
2024-12-19 20:01:52 +0000 UTC View PostWhen Kairi Shishigou began his story, Mordred initially displayed resistance.
But once he started speaking, Mordred grew quiet.
She wasn’t foolish—she could tell that the magician in Kairi’s story was none other than Kairi himself.
Yet she chose not to call him out, simply...
2024-12-19 20:01:48 +0000 UTC View PostAlthough the misunderstanding between them had been cleared, the current relationship between Mordred and Artoria was… awkward, to say the least.
Artoria had made it clear that she never harbored hatred toward Mordred, and the destruction of Britain was the result of many factors. Still, ...
2024-12-19 20:01:43 +0000 UTC View PostMordred lay motionless on the ground, her mind blank.
Even the pain coursing through her body felt distant.
Who am I? Where am I? What did Father just say?
Artoria’s words had carried such weight that Mordred’s mind had effectively crashed, unable to process it all....
2024-12-19 20:01:39 +0000 UTC View Post“I don’t want to keep fighting. Can you calm down and listen to me?”
Artoria furrowed her brows as she made another attempt to speak.
Her words, however, had the opposite effect.
“Ugh… gah…”
Blood bubbled in Mordred’s throat, silencing her. She sounded less...
2024-12-19 20:01:33 +0000 UTC View Post“Of course,” Luo Qing nodded again.
From Furina’s reaction, he could already tell—the fish had taken the bait.
“Can I start right now?!” Furina exclaimed eagerly. “Right this moment, I want all of Fontaine’s citizens to see me and hear my speech!”
“Well, abou...
2024-12-19 20:01:29 +0000 UTC View PostThe next morning...
Bright and early, Luo Qing led his subordinates back to the Palais Mermonia.
Thanks to Neuvillette’s help, they had secured the Hydro Archon’s first work slot of the day.
As Neuvillette explained, the Hydro Archon would only set aside time for “work” ...
2024-12-19 20:01:26 +0000 UTC View PostThe man approaching had long, silver-white hair tinged with streaks of deep blue along his temples, resembling the horns of a dragon.
His gaze was calm and steady, yet it carried an imposing weight that made it difficult for anyone to meet his eyes directly.
“Lord Neuvillette,” Ca...
2024-12-19 20:01:22 +0000 UTC View PostFontaine, Léonay District
In this bustling city, steampunk aesthetics blended seamlessly with urban life. Gears turned and machines roared on every street corner, and the entire city seemed to operate like a massive clockwork mechanism—intricate, orderly, and se...
2024-12-19 20:01:18 +0000 UTC View PostA few days later...
With the Lantern Rite over, Liyue returned to its usual calm.
Luo Qing escorted his wives back to their home in Mondstadt, then began preparations for his journey to Fontaine.
To avoid attracting unnecessary attention, Luo Qing decided not to use his identity...
2024-12-19 20:01:14 +0000 UTC View PostGu Sanqiu chuckled twice. The first time he’d come to Mondstadt, Venti hadn’t even shown his face. Now, not only had he shown up, but he’d walked right into Gu Sanqiu’s trap. Naturally, Gu Sanqiu couldn’t let this opportunity slip by.
"Brother Sanqiu! Brother Sanqiu!"
Klee t...
2024-12-19 20:01:10 +0000 UTC View Post"That's a really long title."
That was Gu Sanqiu's first reaction. His second reaction was to chuckle at Klee’s fierce little expression.
It felt a bit like watching a tiny kitten attempt a dragon’s roar.
"Alright, let’s give it a try."
This time, Gu Sanqiu didn’t ...
2024-12-19 20:01:06 +0000 UTC View PostGu Sanqiu took a deep breath. Don’t be fooled by the adorable little girl in front of him. If handled poorly, she might just send half of Mondstadt flying into the sky.
"Klee, what brings you here?"
Gu Sanqiu unwrapped a piece of chocolate and handed it to Klee. The little troublema...
2024-12-19 20:01:02 +0000 UTC View PostThe thought startled even Gu Sanqiu himself.
Am I the reincarnation of Gu Shen? If so, that would explain why his body harbored that decaying black energy. It would also make sense why something within the soul of a young man would carry such an aura.
"But this theory do...
2024-12-19 20:00:59 +0000 UTC View Post"Hey, hey, why do you say something like that so casually? Do you even understand the weight of what you just said?"
Gu Sanqiu was dumbfounded. Albedo’s tone was as nonchalant as if he were commenting on breakfast, like, “I had soy milk and fried dough sticks this morning.”&n...
2024-12-19 20:00:55 +0000 UTC View PostThe battlefield was set—Bruce faced an overwhelming challenge.
Two against one.
With Superman and the Merciless united, Bruce knew his odds were grim.
“So this is your warrior’s honor?” Bruce asked evenly. “Is this what you’ve become, Merciless? A man who relies on m...
2024-12-19 20:00:50 +0000 UTC View PostBruce glanced down at the two figures lying nearby: Solomon Grundy and the Swamp Thing.
One was an immortal juggernaut, and the other was a living embodiment of nature’s flora.
Even with Bruce’s current abilities, there was no way to permanently eliminate them.
Which meant a...
2024-12-19 20:00:47 +0000 UTC View PostThe figure before Bruce was massive, with ashen skin and vacant, dim-witted eyes.
He wore a tattered jacket, with thick iron chains bound to each wrist. The chains were connected to two heavy iron balls, their clanging echoing with each movement like the prelude to death.
Solomon Grun...
2024-12-19 20:00:43 +0000 UTC View PostA glass of water sat on the table, small bubbles slowly rising to the surface.
The Merciless removed his helmet and picked up the sparkling water, downing it in one gulp.
“I’ve been played.”
Setting the glass down, he muttered to himself.
Just moments ago, he had fel...
2024-12-19 20:00:38 +0000 UTC View PostDiana turned her head to the owl, who was swinging himself back and forth like a child on a playground swing.
“Have I really caused so much suffering?”
She was at a loss, beginning to doubt everything she’d ever experienced.
Were her happiest memories built upon the suffer...
2024-12-19 20:00:34 +0000 UTC View PostQueens, Blake Street.
Buzz~
A spark of magic flared, and Xia Luo stepped out from the shimmering portal.
By the chimney on the rooftop, Erik had been waiting for quite some time.
“You’re here,” he said.
“I’m here,” Xia L...
2024-12-19 19:59:31 +0000 UTC View PostBOOM!!
A thunderous explosion ripped through the ruins. Crimson beams of energy pierced the wreckage, spreading searing heat waves that sent glowing red debris flying. Everyone hurriedly retreated.
“Is he dead?”
Felicia and the others stared intently at the dissipat...
2024-12-19 02:24:45 +0000 UTC View Post“But… I’ve spent all these years using Stanley’s name.”
Stanley, finally finding someone he could confide in, began to speak of the guilt he had buried deep within his heart. After witnessing Lord Barbatos himself, telling Jia Changjiang seemed trivial by comparison.
He pour...
2024-12-19 01:51:54 +0000 UTC View PostVenti leaned close to Jia Changjiang and whispered, subtly gesturing toward a corner of the tavern.
There sat Stanley, downing large gulps of wine.
“Let’s quietly take the table behind him,” Venti murmured. “We might overhear something… enlightening.”
“Got it.” 2024-12-19 01:51:45 +0000 UTC View Post
Jia Changjiang felt a growing sense of confusion as he mulled over the story in the booklet.
The quest mentioned “that person”… but was it referring to Stanley?
And if it was Stanley, why would the quest item recount tales of old Mondstadt?
Even as these ques...
2024-12-19 01:51:38 +0000 UTC View Post“An item in advance?”
Jia Changjiang frowned, puzzled by the sudden quest that had appeared out of nowhere.
“‘A Record of Mondstadt’s Past’? What is this?”
He was about to take out the scroll to examine it when Lumine’s voice called out from ahead. Reluctantly sh...
2024-12-19 01:51:27 +0000 UTC View PostLeaving Mondstadt, Jia Changjiang, as always, casually swung his battle axe onto his shoulder.
Unlike Lumine, who kept her weapon sheathed most of the time, Jia Changjiang relished the weight of the massive axe resting on him.
“The Temple of the Lion of the South Wind… didn’t we...
2024-12-19 01:51:08 +0000 UTC View PostAs a psychic, Luo Yuan could sense the subtle changes in Agatha’s expression.
He had a faint guess as to why she was here.
Agatha spoke to Professor Oak. "You must have heard about what happened in Celadon City two weeks ago."
Professor Oak paused, then nodded.
The defea...
2024-12-19 01:50:48 +0000 UTC View PostBody Slam utilized Dragonite's sheer weight to crush its opponent, often inducing paralysis under certain conditions.
Unlike in the games, the effectiveness of Body Slam in the real world relied heavily on the Pokémon’s actual weight.
With Dragonite’s ...
2024-12-19 01:50:42 +0000 UTC View PostThe appearance of Luo Yuan’s massive Dragonite was nothing short of breathtaking.
Even though its size had been reduced by half, it was still an incredibly imposing sight.
The sheer size of the Dragonite created a powerful visual impact.
Whatever anyone else thought, Gary was ...
2024-12-19 01:50:35 +0000 UTC View Post