In her mana control class, Shizuku Kurogane found herself quite idle.
With her A-rank proficiency in mana manipulation, she could control water at a near-molecular level, even creating water clones that were indistinguishable to the naked eye.
Her talents also extended to healing, as ...
2024-11-20 20:46:16 +0000 UTC
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"So, first things first—how were you planning to handle that scumbag?"
While the academy provided a dedicated training field, Okita Souji wasn’t fond of attracting too much attention. Plus, with the selection tournament approaching, many students would be vying for the space. As an F-ra...
2024-11-20 20:46:12 +0000 UTC
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"Is there something you need, Kirihara?"
Ikki Kurogane stole a glance at Okita Souji’s increasingly darkening expression, his gaze taking on a hint of hostility as well.
“Don’t be so unfriendly, Kurogane. We’re old friends, after all.”
A wicked smile tugged at the corn...
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“You know, you do make a good point.”
Luo Qing nodded, as though agreeing with Lumine’s reasoning.
“So... does that mean—”
“But I refuse!”
“...”
【+1 Frustration Value from Lumine.】
【+1 Frustration Value from Paimon.】
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Yashiori Island
Having successfully brought Rosalyne under his wing, Luo Qing no longer had any reason to linger in Inazuma.
Retrieving the Raiden Shogun’s Gnosis had been Rosalyne’s task, not his.
He was nothing more than a supporting character in ...
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Rosalyne hesitated for a moment before taking the fist-sized pill Luo Qing handed her. Slowly, she placed it in her mouth and began to chew.
Moments later, her shattered and burnt body began to heal visibly.
The charred blackened remnants of her skin fell away, replaced by soft, unble...
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Chinju Forest – Hidden Shelter
Within the serene, bluish woods, a small cave nestled at the base of a rocky hill served as the group's hideout.
Around a modest campfire, Natalia and the others sat, chatting in low voices as they warmed themselves.
Fro...
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“Um, Ayaka, isn’t this hug lasting a bit too long...?”
Luo Qing spoke softly, glancing down at the girl in his arms. Nearly ten minutes had passed, and Kamisato Ayaka still showed no sign of letting go.
The embrace was way too tight...
“Ah... I’m sorry!...
2024-11-20 20:45:41 +0000 UTC
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The conversation among the four companions took a more reasonable turn, returning to the kind of topics you’d expect from young people.
For example, Xiangling excitedly talked about a new line of women’s clothing she’d seen, how her culinary skills had improved during her travels, and...
2024-11-20 20:45:36 +0000 UTC
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"By the way, I haven’t asked why you two are back so early this time."
Xiangling tilted her head curiously at Xingqiu and Chongyun. "Usually, you’re barely back on time, but this year you’re ahead of schedule?"
"Oh, there’s a reason for that," Chongyun said, scratching his hea...
2024-11-20 20:45:32 +0000 UTC
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Whoosh—
"You two finally decided to come back?"
Gu Sanqiu descended steadily into the courtyard of the Feiyun Commerce Guild, hands in his pockets.
While he could have chosen a faster way to land, that would likely damage the floor—and more importantly, he’d have ...
2024-11-20 20:45:26 +0000 UTC
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"Eh? Why isn’t anyone answering the door?"
Xingqiu stood with his arms crossed at Gu Sanqiu’s front door. "Did the guy sleep through everything?"
"It’s almost the festival. Could you try saying something nicer? Maybe he’s out on an errand," Chongyun suggested.
"You make ...
2024-11-20 20:45:21 +0000 UTC
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Rustle.
The sound of fabric being unfolded came from behind Ningguang as a black robe was draped over her shoulders.
"While I do think your declaration to claim the throne—or, more accurately, your bold ambition to overthrow the other Qixing—is pretty impressive, I still ...
2024-11-20 20:45:14 +0000 UTC
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"Golden King, in the name of Alaya, I solemnly invite you to participate in a Holy Grail War that will determine the mark of the Grand Throne!"
"And yet, I have heard of the Golden King’s great power. To ensure fairness in this duel for the Holy Grail, may I request that you and your Mast...
2024-11-19 20:29:07 +0000 UTC
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After finishing his meal, Gu Sanqiu returned home, packed a few things, and filled himself with Anemo energy before launching into the air. His movements were clumsy as he tried to adjust his posture and trajectory mid-flight.
He was attempting to fly.
Unlike using a Wind Glider to gl...
2024-11-19 20:03:26 +0000 UTC
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"First of all, I’m a Fengxiang person, not a chef. Second, I have no intention of climbing any peaks—I’m perfectly fine lying halfway up the mountain."
Declaration made.
"That’s such a waste of your talent, you know!"
"I don’t think so."
Gu Sanqiu though...
2024-11-19 20:03:19 +0000 UTC
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Liyue’s Secret Archive, formally registered as the "Liyue Department of Secret Research and Strategic Countermeasures," is often regarded by those with some degree of status as a repository of Liyue’s thousand-year heritage—a mysterious and illustrious institution.
Simply put, it’s ...
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Baiwen finished speaking, and the other two secretaries glanced up at Gu Sanqiu, clearly ready to indulge in some juicy gossip during this rare moment of leisure.
"Wait, someone actually had the nerve to venture into that battlefield?"
Gu Sanqiu was genuinely surprised. That adventure...
2024-11-19 20:03:09 +0000 UTC
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"This guy wants to lower next year’s agricultural taxes because a fortune teller told him the weather conditions won’t be suitable for farming? Seriously?"
Gu Sanqiu crumpled the document in his hands, along with the attached biography and achievements of the so-called fortune teller, a...
2024-11-19 20:03:05 +0000 UTC
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"Alright."
With that, Kamigawa Saku agreed and headed out of the practice room with Chihaya Anon.
Those two sure seem close…
Watching as the practice room door closed behind them, Nagasaki Soyo thought to herself, a faint sigh escaping her.
It was hard not to no...
2024-11-19 20:02:35 +0000 UTC
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The surname "Kamigawa" is quite common.
But among the people they knew, only one person had that surname.
So, unsurprisingly, when Kita Ikuyo mentioned "Kamigawa-senpai," she was most likely referring to Kamigawa Saku.
And their following responses confirmed Chihaya Anon’s hun...
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Meanwhile, on Kamigawa's side...
Since Soyo’s mom had suddenly returned, he’d been left with no choice but to head out for dinner, turning it into a chance to check out a new restaurant. Unfortunately, this spot didn’t quite hit the mark, so he’d decided not to recommend it on Insta...
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Technically, they were just friends.
And yet—
Soyo found herself wanting to be a little closer to him.
Like family, perhaps.
Of course, she didn’t mean in the sense of becoming a couple or anything romantic. No, she simply imagined the closeness of being like siblings....
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“Sounds good.”
Kamigawa agreed with Kita’s plan. He could imagine how thrilled Gotoh Hitori would be to receive such a thoughtful gift, which might just give her the extra motivation for their training.
“Then I’ll drop by the café at the same time as yesterday,” Kita said...
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The airship made its way to Island Four.
Luo Yuan sat back on the sofa, his mind slipping into focus.
“System, initiate the draw!”
He was cashing in on the lottery chance he’d earned from defeating Erika.
[Drawing… please wait…]
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“So, what’s the plan?” Luo Yuan looked to Matori.
Since Giovanni had sent them both to the Sevii Islands, there had to be a strategy in place.
Matori nodded. “There is a plan, but it’s far from complete. A lot will depend on adapting in real time.”
“Improvising is ...
2024-11-19 20:01:57 +0000 UTC
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“What? The Sevii Islands base was attacked?”
Upon hearing Matori’s message, Luo Yuan’s first thought was why she was informing him of it.
The Sevii Islands were within the domain of the Beast Trio; if the base was attacked, the trio should be the ones handling it. What did thi...
2024-11-19 20:01:49 +0000 UTC
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Luo Yuan clipped Dragonair’s Poké Ball back onto his belt, his expression steady.
As a Team Rocket executive, setbacks of this level wouldn’t faze him.
“Well then, my second Pokémon…”
He reached for another Poké Ball at his waist.
Given his "rookie Trainer" co...
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Inside Celadon Gym, both sides found themselves in a brief standoff.
Dragonair circled above, searching for an opening, while Vileplume stood firmly on the ground, its small eyes fixed on Dragonair in a defensive stance.
For the past thirty seconds, Vileplume’s massive petals had be...
2024-11-19 20:01:41 +0000 UTC
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Wolverine’s forearms bulged, veins throbbing as his entire demeanor transformed.
It was as if he had been reborn, a primal ferocity radiating from him like never before.
In that moment, he discarded all hesitation and launched himself at Deathstroke with a fury that was both wild an...
2024-11-19 20:01:37 +0000 UTC
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