Just as Izumi Kotomi realized her overly excited behavior, she quickly put down the graphics card, cleared her throat to feign seriousness, and then, imitating Kamen Rider Ex-Aid's line, said:
"Surgery level LV50, commencing the installation surgery of the 3090Ti."
Sitting nearby, Izu...
2024-08-29 10:35:11 +0000 UTC View PostA Few Kilometers Away, a Few Minutes Earlier.
The once dense primeval forest had been completely cleared, replaced by vast artillery positions.
"Commence bombardment!"
Hundreds of large-caliber cannons were raised high, their barrels flashing as they unleashed a...
2024-08-28 11:04:16 +0000 UTC View Post"Report: Lieutenant Pallet has completed the sweep of the southwestern barbarians within a 50-mile radius of Yueshan Pass. Requesting further orders from the General."
"Oh? The sweep is already complete... how efficient."
After listening to the report from the kneeling messenger, Sele...
2024-08-28 11:03:35 +0000 UTC View Post"Well then... let's set up camp here." Selene ordered as she swung herself onto her horse.
After issuing the command, Selene turned her gaze to the garrison officer, who was still in shock, seemingly questioning his existence. "Hey, time to snap out of it."
"Huh? ...Yes, General!" The...
2024-08-28 11:03:11 +0000 UTC View PostThe middle-aged man continued running without looking back, his face still etched with fear, as if some horrifying presence was chasing him. His clothes were drenched with sweat, which dripped steadily as he pushed forward.
After running for over half an hour, they finally managed to escape...
2024-08-28 11:01:37 +0000 UTC View PostKaguya's intense gaze locked onto Leone's, and Leone didn't back down, meeting her eyes with equal determination. The tension in the air was palpable, as if time had frozen for a moment.
"Alright, alright," Kaguya sighed, sounding a bit resigned. "Women are so troublesome."
As she spo...
2024-08-28 11:01:12 +0000 UTC View PostSuddenly, the ground began to tremble violently, as if the earth itself was tearing apart. The earth collapsed and sank, soil churned, rocks shattered into fragments, and debris flew in all directions. The air was thick with dust and chaos.
From the upheaved earth, countless vines sprouted,...
2024-08-28 11:00:19 +0000 UTC View PostJust as Izumi Kotomi exclaimed a phrase that sounded like she was about to unleash a Noble Phantasm, the doorbell rang from the street below.
"Hello, this is Amazon delivery. Is Ms. Izumi home? You have a package that requires your signature, and there are a lot of items."
Kotomi inst...
2024-08-28 10:59:01 +0000 UTC View PostAs the bell for the final period of the day rang, Friday's classes came to an end, marking the start of the much-anticipated weekend!
"Woohoo! I've been watching the clock all day, and now I can finally enjoy my first weekend as a high school student. Hooray!"
"School's out, and the w...
2024-08-28 10:58:37 +0000 UTC View PostIn the world of "Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba," Kanae Kocho, clad in the Demon Slayer Corps uniform with a butterfly-patterned haori draped over her shoulders, was walking along a rural dirt road.
She had received information about a Twelve Kizuki demon yesterday and was now en route to t...
2024-08-28 10:57:50 +0000 UTC View PostAfter Eriri left, Arifureta and the others got into the car and started driving back to the Sawamura family villa under Aoi Kujo's control.
A few minutes into the drive, Arifureta, who was sitting across from Megumi Kato and the others, began discussing Eriri's sudden departure to another w...
2024-08-28 10:57:24 +0000 UTC View Post"Mm-hmm, I got it," Eriri replied softly.
Turning back to the car, she reached out and patted Reina's small head, giving her fox ears a gentle squeeze.
"Aoi, take them home for now," Eriri said as she pulled her hand back, glancing at Megumi, Aoi Kujo, and Shea. "If you have any quest...
2024-08-28 10:56:57 +0000 UTC View PostA few minutes earlier, at Yueshan Pass, the southwestern border of the empire.
Most of the barbarian soldiers in the fortress were still indulging in leisure activities, while only a few unlucky patrol squads were on duty, having drawn the short straw. With the weather outs...
2024-08-27 11:20:02 +0000 UTC View Post"Come on, you imperial dogs! I'm not afraid of you!"
"The empire's dogs! You won't be jumping around for much longer. We will achieve final victory!"
"Cheer for our great cause!"
...
Standing on the city wall and listening to the prisoners below shout their defiance, Selen...
2024-08-27 11:19:23 +0000 UTC View Post"No one else seems to be around, so it must be him."
Originally, Selene had worried that the rebel leader within Patrypol might have chickened out and fled, but here he was, brazenly showing up to pay his respects.
Patiently waiting for a while longer from the tall building in the mar...
2024-08-27 11:18:46 +0000 UTC View PostFacing the overwhelming tide of enemies, Kaguya remained calm and composed. Her expression showed no trace of panic, and her clear eyes were devoid of any emotion, as if she were not standing on a battlefield but rather in a serene, elegant garden.
Suddenly, Kaguya raised her delicate, jade...
2024-08-27 11:16:39 +0000 UTC View PostAs winter gave way to early spring, the harsh cold began to recede, and most of the snow had already melted. The melting snow gathered into small streams, flowing over smooth rocks, creating a pleasant tinkling sound.
Kurome gazed out the window and sighed softly. She didn't know why, but s...
2024-08-27 11:16:13 +0000 UTC View PostJust as the black sack was about to be thrown over Kaguya's head, she suddenly turned around, giving her assailants a gentle smile as she said, "It seems I've been underestimated."
The attackers were momentarily stunned, not expecting Kaguya to notice them. They then lunged at her even fast...
2024-08-27 11:15:45 +0000 UTC View PostGabriel casually tossed her school bag onto the bed, then took a moment to look around her room. The sight of the bento box on her desk, the empty drink cans, and the various items strewn across the floor made her pause. After a moment of silence, she rolled up her sleeves and, for the first time...
2024-08-27 11:14:30 +0000 UTC View PostErica's face took on a determined expression. The Prometheus' Grimoire could steal the powers of gods, giving a mortal a chance to slay a god. She would never back down; she would bet everything she had to defeat a Heretic God.
Arianna, her maid, couldn't help but feel curious about what ha...
2024-08-27 11:14:01 +0000 UTC View PostAs Erica read through the messages in the chat group, seeing everyone's interpretations and reassurances, she felt her anxiety gradually ease. She was grateful to have joined this chat group. Even though she hadn't met the members in person and had only known them for less than an hour, she alrea...
2024-08-27 11:13:31 +0000 UTC View PostAfter learning that Izumi Kotomi had been thinking about her painting for the competition during class, Shizuka Hiratsuka nodded in understanding.
"It seems I was right. However, even if you're preparing for the Tokyo University National Youth Painting Competition, you should still pay atte...
2024-08-27 11:12:48 +0000 UTC View PostAfter class started, the first period on Friday was Shizuka Hiratsuka's Japanese class.
As usual, ten minutes into the class, Izumi Kotomi took out her notebook and continued sketching, occasionally pondering how to write the next part of Volume 2.
Izumi Kotomi's work on Sword Art...
2024-08-27 11:12:20 +0000 UTC View PostTo increase the success rate of her "fishing" operation, rookie fisher Selene specifically stationed the bulk of the Eighth Imperial Guard Corps at key transportation points throughout Patrypol City, leaving only five hundred imperial soldiers in the marketplace area.
"I don't know," the Go...
2024-08-26 12:55:48 +0000 UTC View Post"...Alright, you take over then." The officer, seeing that Esdeath wanted to handle the interrogation, readily stepped aside. After all, he was from a field army background and wasn't particularly skilled in interrogation. Aside from whipping and branding, he had no other methods.
"Watch cl...
2024-08-26 12:55:08 +0000 UTC View PostBang!
Just as the atmosphere at the banquet was reaching its peak, a group of elite soldiers suddenly burst through the banquet hall doors.
The Governor of Patrypol Province, seeing these soldiers filing in one after another, lowered his head even further and cautious...
2024-08-26 12:54:37 +0000 UTC View PostThe golden-haired girl in front of Kaguya was none other than Leone.
"What are you doing here?" Leone asked, her face full of surprise as she looked at the silver-haired girl before her. She had intervened because she saw a girl in trouble, but she hadn't expected it to be Kaguya.
"I'...
2024-08-26 12:53:37 +0000 UTC View PostAlthough the northwestern border of the Empire is a desert, finding a cactus in the cold winter is not an easy task. After all, just like no one cultivates weeds, very few people keep potted cacti here.
Just as the young man was growing impatient, a knight came rushing over on horseback, th...
2024-08-26 12:52:52 +0000 UTC View PostPath of Peace is a religious sect located in the northwest. While it may not have many followers in the central regions of the Empire, it commands the faith of about half of the population in the Empire's northwestern borders—a staggering number large enough to worry the Imperial Army. This con...
2024-08-26 12:52:25 +0000 UTC View Post"Are there really other universes besides ours? That's incredible."
After listening to Lala's description of the chat group, Nana's face was filled with shock. She had always believed that there was only one universe, where their planet Deviluke was the strongest ruler, and their father, Gi...
2024-08-26 12:51:06 +0000 UTC View Post