Homelander’s pride was unshakable.
Only a day ago, Butcher had managed to wound him—just barely. But since emerging from his cocoon of Nth metal, he considered himself reborn.
His abilities had grown to unimaginable heights, making him believe he was above all mortals.
And n...
2024-12-05 22:38:17 +0000 UTC View Post"There’s nothing to be embarrassed about," Bruce said with a shake of his head. "It’s a completely normal thought."
Homelander’s eyes lit up. "So you also—"
"I don’t," Bruce interrupted flatly, cutting him off.
Then he added, "Let’s go. Your Joker persona is probably...
2024-12-05 22:38:14 +0000 UTC View PostThe first to step into the room was Queen Maeve.
"Bruce, are you okay?"
She was genuinely concerned about Bruce's state of mind; he seemed... off.
Approaching him, she asked, "You look like you're under a lot of pressure."
"How could I be, Maeve?"
Bruce responded wit...
2024-12-05 22:38:10 +0000 UTC View PostZur-En-Arrh.
The name had its origins in a childhood conversation between Bruce and his father, just before entering Crime Alley.
That day, young Bruce had asked his father:
“Why can’t I be Zorro?”
Thomas had answered with grave sincerity:
“I...
2024-12-05 22:38:05 +0000 UTC View PostIn the real world.
Kathoom flew toward the villa, carrying Bruce’s unconscious body.
Humming a familiar tune from his past life, he softly sang, “The world’s greatest treasure is a mother’s love…”
Upon arriving, Kathoom casually dropped Bruc...
2024-12-05 22:38:02 +0000 UTC View PostIn an instant, the surroundings shifted.
Gotham and Wayne Manor disappeared, replaced by the sterile interior of a laboratory.
Everything from before had been an isolated fragment of a dream, deliberately constructed by Martha.
At its core, they were still inside Homelander’s ...
2024-12-05 22:37:57 +0000 UTC View PostDue to the soul contract in place, the only human capable of understanding Kathoom’s speech should have been Bruce.
But now, Martha could communicate fluently with the owl, which could only mean one thing—the situation was worse than expected.
Martha had completely taken control o...
2024-12-05 22:37:53 +0000 UTC View Post“Homelander has gone mad!”
Bruce stared at the screen, his hands trembling.
The fall of Queens, broadcast moments ago, had played out before his very eyes.
The laser beams raining from the sky were unmistakably Homelander’s doing.
He’s not even pretending anymore, ...
2024-12-05 22:37:48 +0000 UTC View PostOf course, Luo Qing hadn’t expected a few words to inspire Nahida to rise up against the Akademiya immediately.
As much as he enjoyed teasing her, he wouldn’t actually harm Sumeru’s citizens just to force her hand.
If I ever tried something that extreme, she’d probably era...
2024-12-05 22:37:28 +0000 UTC View PostAfter dealing with Azar, Luo Qing’s consciousness returned to the dreamscape.
By now, the dream had looped countless times. Lumine and Paimon had started noticing the repetitive cycles and, with Nahida’s subtle guidance, began piecing together the truth of the dream.
Unlike the ot...
2024-12-05 22:37:24 +0000 UTC View PostIt was moments like these that made Luo Qing appreciate Makoto even more.
Her timely intervention to get Ayaka to leave had him feeling so moved, he nearly teared up.
Did I save the universe in my past life to deserve someone so kind and capable?
But then Makoto had onc...
2024-12-05 22:37:20 +0000 UTC View Post“Master...”
When Luo Qing didn’t respond, Theresa couldn’t hold back any longer. Her hands clasped around his neck, and she leaned in to kiss him.
In the darkened living room, the two on the sofa moved closer together under the shared blanket, their intimacy palpable.
...
2024-12-05 22:37:16 +0000 UTC View PostUnder everyone’s watchful eyes, Azar suddenly launched into a bizarre and highly exaggerated dance.
Not only did he dance, but he also added his own vocal accompaniment, much to the bewilderment of Nilou, who stood frozen onstage.
Last time the Akademiya interrupted her performance,...
2024-12-05 22:37:06 +0000 UTC View PostUpon entering the theater, Luo Qing scanned the seats and immediately spotted Makoto and the other women already seated in the front row. They waved at him enthusiastically, a spot saved just for him in the very center.
To his left and right sat three women each, with Makoto and Theresa fla...
2024-12-05 22:37:02 +0000 UTC View PostGanyu and the others also noticed Lumine and Paimon.
Since Ganyu and Shenhe had originally come to Sumeru with Lumine, they didn’t feel awkward or embarrassed in her presence.
Kamisato Ayaka and Ei, however, were a different story.
Ayaka had secretly slipped away from Inazuma,...
2024-12-05 22:36:58 +0000 UTC View PostA Few Days Later – Sabzeruz Festival Day
The Sabzeruz Festival had finally arrived. Aside from Kamisato Ayaka, Ganyu and Shenhe, along with Ei, had traveled long distances to Sumeru just to see Luo Qing. Naturally, they couldn’t leave so soon.
Moreover, w...
2024-12-05 22:36:54 +0000 UTC View Post“We’ll take our leave now. As for the Tenryou Commission’s request, I’ll write my report based on what I’ve seen and experienced here.”
With a serious expression, Tian Zhongji bid Gu Sanqiu farewell. What the report would ultimately contain, however, was something only the two o...
2024-12-05 22:36:50 +0000 UTC View Post“Lord Longhai, your martial prowess and unyielding will are truly admirable. I, Tian Zhongji, am deeply impressed.”
Tian Zhongji sheathed his blade and bowed. “Might I ask—have you ever killed a fellow human in the wild?”
“In the wilderness, to be honest, things are far mo...
2024-12-05 22:36:47 +0000 UTC View PostGu Sanqiu could swear to the old man himself that the comment he made earlier was purely offhand and held no ulterior motives—it was nothing more than a sheer coincidence.
Still, the idea that new disciples were flocking to a dojo not for swordsmanship but to gain access to a better platf...
2024-12-05 22:36:43 +0000 UTC View Post“Ah, it’s nothing. You needn’t worry, Master Hu.”
Zhongli sipped his tea calmly. “I just remembered something delightful, that’s all.”
“What’s the good news? Spill it!”
Hu Tao’s eyes gleamed with curiosity.
“Well, strictly speaking, it’s good news...
2024-12-05 22:36:39 +0000 UTC View Post“In Liyue, I can’t really spread my wings. Guess I’ll just wreak some havoc here in Inazuma instead.”
The energies within Gu Sanqiu's body began to integrate, yet the three forces seemed to remain divided. Even with the Fengxiang Scripture as the primary guide,...
2024-12-05 22:36:34 +0000 UTC View Post“So, this is the Stormterror’s Lair?”
Jia Changjiang trailed behind Venti, dragging his bloodstained battle axe as they surveyed their surroundings. His eyes locked on the towering spire in the distance.
“That’s one tall tower.”
Venti nodded, his voice carrying a wis...
2024-12-04 22:55:24 +0000 UTC View Post“Fight me? Let’s not do that...” Venti said, feigning weakness as he strummed his lyre melodramatically. “I’m just a humble bard now. Would you really bully an unarmed poet, Jax?”
“Absolutely,” Jia Changjiang replied without hesitation. “You were the one who said it yourse...
2024-12-04 22:55:04 +0000 UTC View Post“A farewell banquet before the mission, huh?” Venti’s eyes lit up with excitement. “That’s a wonderful idea.”
He tilted his head playfully. “But wait, wasn’t I just suspected of being a Fatui agent? Are you sure it’s okay to bring me along?”
Jia Changjiang waved of...
2024-12-04 22:54:42 +0000 UTC View Post“Jia Changjiang!”
Lumine’s voice rang out as she entered the training grounds.
Hearing her call, Jia Changjiang paused his sparring session with Noelle and Eileen.
“Oh, it’s Lumine,” he said, turning to the newcomer.
Gesturing to the two trainees, he introduced...
2024-12-04 22:54:32 +0000 UTC View Post“Your greatsword broke. How about this? I’ll take you to get a new one made—it’ll be my way of compensating you,” Jia Changjiang said, picking up Noelle’s broken greatsword.
“The way you wield weapons isn’t bad, but... for ordinary weapons like this, it’s a bit too much st...
2024-12-04 22:54:17 +0000 UTC View PostThe impact from Dragon Rush sent Beedrill tumbling backward, finally steadying itself midair after a brief struggle.
But that was the end of the line for Dragapult.
The attack had drained the last of Dragapult’s energy.
With its strength completely exhausted, Dragapult collaps...
2024-12-04 22:53:59 +0000 UTC View PostAfter waiting for a while with no movement from the pit, Matori had Xatu fly high to inspect it using Psychic before raising her flag.
"Rhydon is unable to battle. The first round goes to Dragapult!"
As she announced this, Matori looked at Luo Yuan with a hint of disbelief. She knew G...
2024-12-04 22:53:52 +0000 UTC View Post"Dragon Darts!"
At Luo Yuan’s thrilled cry, Dragapult launched it as a Dragon Dart at supersonic speed.
"Dreeek!"
Luo Yuan’s shriek sliced through the air.
The Dragon Darts shot forth at supersonic speed, leaving Giovanni with barely a moment to respond.
But Giov...
2024-12-04 22:53:44 +0000 UTC View PostThere was no denying it—Giovanni’s skill as a Trainer surpassed that of 99% of the Trainers in this world.
Take the Rhydon in front of him, for example.
Not only was its size considerably larger than that of an ordinary Rhydon, but its gray skin, tough enough to withstand magma-le...
2024-12-04 22:53:36 +0000 UTC View Post