The blonde girl jumped down from the wall, her heart pounding. "I have to get out of here, or they'll catch me again. If they do, I'll definitely be killed."
But as she turned, her heart sank.
A large group of Imperial soldiers stood before her, their uniforms instantly recognizable. ...
2024-09-06 13:35:09 +0000 UTC View PostOver the next week, after the encounter at Sheele's family restaurant, Selene's life in the Imperial Capital settled into a calm routine. Aside from teasing Esdeath now and then, her daily life followed a consistent work schedule:
7:30 AM: Selene wakes...
2024-09-06 13:34:42 +0000 UTC View PostThe clumsy girl Sheele may not recognize Selene, but how could her parents, as adults, not know? After all, who in the Imperial Capital now doesn't recognize the Empire's second-in-command, General Selene von Habsburg?
When they saw Sheele spill food near Selene (or so they thought), the mi...
2024-09-06 13:34:17 +0000 UTC View PostA deafening boom echoed through the air.
The massive claw slammed into the ground with tremendous force. The earth collapsed instantly, cracks spreading like a web, rocks shattering into fragments and flying in all directions. Dust billowed up, filling the sky.
Kaguya, graceful as a f...
2024-09-06 13:32:48 +0000 UTC View PostAt this moment, Syura was half-kneeling on the ground, a tree branch piercing through his thigh, with one end sticking out on the other side. Crimson blood gushed from the wound, staining his pants red.
Syura gritted his teeth and yanked the thin branch out of his leg, causing blood to spur...
2024-09-06 13:32:22 +0000 UTC View Post"It seems the last lesson wasn't severe enough, was it, son of the prime minister?" The silver-haired girl walked over gracefully, a faint smile on her lips, while a cold glimmer flickered in her clear eyes.
"Don't think that just because you're strong, you can do whatever you want! This is...
2024-09-06 13:31:56 +0000 UTC View PostSyura turned his head and looked at the girl in front of him, his eyes widening for a moment before he let out a sigh of relief. With a slight smirk, he said, "I was wondering who it could be, but it turns out it's just you, little girl."
The girl before him had twin pink ponytails tied wit...
2024-09-06 13:31:27 +0000 UTC View Post"I'm sorry, I was wrong! I won't do it again!"
Chika Fujiwara rushed to Eriri's side, clasping her hands together and bowing, a pitiful expression plastered across her face.
Anyone unaware of the situation might think she had done something terribly wrong to Eriri.
"Chika-chan, ...
2024-09-06 13:30:36 +0000 UTC View Post[Lala: Wow, so many points!]
[Arche Eeb Rile Furt: 100,000 points? Shocked.jpg]
[Red Devil: That's a lot of points, as expected of Eriri-sama. Admire.jpg]
[Sakura Matou: Eriri-neesan is amazing!]
[Iron-Blooded Hot-Blooded Cold-Blooded Vampire: Hmph, congratulations, Eriri!...
2024-09-06 13:30:13 +0000 UTC View Post"Make sure to prepare a proper return gift for Kato Megumi," Izumi Akina reminded Kotomi as she headed upstairs.
"Got it!" Kotomi replied before making her way to her room to finish the homework she had neglected.
Luckily, being in her first year of high school meant that her weekend ...
2024-09-06 13:29:35 +0000 UTC View PostIzumi Kotomi agreed to keep Mrs. Yuigahama secret—that she was the illustrator Hanayui—and in return, Mrs. Yuigahama promised to keep Kotomi's identity as the author "Izumi Kotomi" hidden from her daughter, Yui.
With that mutual agreement, they both felt at ease.
While sitting on ...
2024-09-06 13:29:08 +0000 UTC View PostA flash of cold light streaked through the air.
Blood splattered.
With a swift, fluid motion of her wrist, the silver-haired girl wiped the gleaming blade of her Kusanagi Sword, sending crimson droplets scattering to the ground, blooming like eerie flowers.
Her elegant steps ech...
2024-09-05 12:48:02 +0000 UTC View Post"You... who are you?"
The scarred man pointed a trembling finger at the silver-haired girl, his face pale as if he had seen a ghost.
The silver-haired girl, with an air of elegance, walked toward him slowly.
As she advanced, the scarred man stumbled back, step by step, until fin...
2024-09-05 12:47:35 +0000 UTC View PostThe final battle began slowly during the season when flowers bloomed and spring came to life.
On the vast battlefield, two massive armies stood in tense confrontation.
Flags blocked out the sun, and spears formed a dense forest. Under the sonorous sound of horns and drums, the two eno...
2024-09-05 12:47:01 +0000 UTC View PostThe Next Day.
After pushing the matter of rewards onto Honest and using the excuse of the "military officials shouldn't meddle in politics," Selene did as Budo often did—she skipped most of the court meetings (though she'd still attend critical ones, like the year-end Grand Assembly).
... 2024-09-05 12:46:19 +0000 UTC View PostThe Imperial Capital, Imperial Palace.
"Oh... I've only been gone from the capital for a few days, and that fat bastard, Honest, has already moved into the palace?" Selene remarked with interest as she strolled through the grand corridors of the palace.
After dealing with the Revoluti...
2024-09-05 12:45:46 +0000 UTC View Post"General, look down there—it seems like something's still down there," Esdeath suddenly said.
"Is it alive?"
Hearing this, Selene looked down in confusion. She hadn't sensed any life force coming from below.
As she peered down into the massive crater, Selene spotted a dark obj...
2024-09-05 12:45:16 +0000 UTC View Post"Hmph, how dare you look down on me."
Seeing that Eriri and the others were ignoring him, and even discussing amongst themselves who would deal with him as if they had already secured victory, the traveler's pride was deeply wounded.
It's no surprise he felt this way. Now, possessing ...
2024-09-05 12:44:27 +0000 UTC View PostWith the help of this system, he had risen from an ordinary low-level demon to his current status. Not long ago, he earned Muzan Kibutsuji's favor, receiving a large amount of blood. With the system's assistance, he perfectly absorbed it and became an unprecedented Upper Moon demon—Upper Moon Z...
2024-09-05 12:43:54 +0000 UTC View Post"This is also the first time I've seen Hanayui-sensei's illustrations involving weapons," Yukinoshita Haruno commented, impressed as she looked over the drafts drawn by Mrs. Yuigahama, Hanayui.
Up until now, Hanayui had primarily worked on school romance light novels, so her illustrations n...
2024-09-05 12:43:09 +0000 UTC View PostSitting down in the meeting room with tea in hand, Izumi Kotomi waited for Hanayui to arrive.
"By the way, has Hanayui-sensei always been a part-time illustrator?" Kotomi couldn't help but ask.
The quality of Hanayui's illustrations was remarkable, even surpassing that of some full-ti...
2024-09-05 12:42:13 +0000 UTC View Post"The way you think is dangerous, young lady," Kaguya said, pretending to be serious.
"Isn't this kind of thinking quite normal?" Sayo replied with a sly smile, drawing circles on Kaguya's chest with her delicate finger.
"What do you mean by 'dangerous'?" Kaguya asked, grabbing Sayo's ...
2024-09-04 13:48:59 +0000 UTC View PostJust as Kaguya was about to continue the conversation, Ieyasu hurriedly entered the room.
"Your Highness, we have urgent news," Ieyasu said solemnly.
Kaguya's eyes narrowed. "What's going on? Is there a problem?"
Ieyasu's expression was serious, clearly indicating the news was n...
2024-09-04 13:47:19 +0000 UTC View PostThis war between the Imperial Guards and the Revolutionary Army, later referred to by historians as the "Rebellion Suppression War," ended swiftly with the complete defeat of the Revolutionary Army. In the end, they fell under Kaguya's command. The Imperial Guards gained not only tens of thousand...
2024-09-04 13:46:43 +0000 UTC View PostImperial Southern Mountain Range, the outskirts of the castle basin.
A squad of Revolutionary Army sentries was conducting their daily patrol.
"Damn... to be honest, this forest gives me the creeps. I wonder when we'll finally get to move out of here..."
"Save i...
2024-09-04 13:45:22 +0000 UTC View PostAside from a few Imperial Arms that piqued Selene's interest, most of them were nothing more than toys or decorative items to her. She wasn't impressed by the staff that could summon danger beasts, which the enemy had been wielding. So, when faced with his provocation, and recognizing him as an e...
2024-09-04 13:44:55 +0000 UTC View Post"What's happening outside?"
In the meeting room of the fortress, the high-ranking members of the Revolutionary Army looked out at the suddenly brightened sky with confusion. "Is there a fire...?"
"Hm?"
The leader of the Revolutionary Army, seated on the throne in the hall, sudde...
2024-09-04 13:44:25 +0000 UTC View Post"Why is this happening? Where did it all go wrong..."
In a hidden mountain laboratory, Kayaba Akihiko, dressed in a white shirt, black trousers, and a black tie, with a lab coat draped over his shoulders like a researcher, frowned as he stared at the screen in front of him.
On the scr...
2024-09-04 13:42:07 +0000 UTC View PostAs for Chika Fujiwara, she couldn't help but secretly tell her best friend, Kaguya Shinomiya, about her current strength and the existence of the chat group. These otherworldly things piqued Kaguya's interest, giving her newfound resolve to escape the control of the Shinomiya family.
The ic...
2024-09-04 13:41:21 +0000 UTC View PostWith a meat bun still in her mouth, Izumi Kotomi froze for a moment, her mind processing Megumi Kato's words. She absentmindedly chewed and swallowed the bun first—no matter how shocking the news, she had to finish her meal before reacting.
Once the bun was fully consumed, Kotomi's face f...
2024-09-04 13:40:37 +0000 UTC View Post