"I'm still awake," Izumi Kotomi replied, her cheeks slightly flushed.
She wanted to retrieve her phone, but Izumi Aimi showed no intention of handing it back.
"Do you want to have cake again tomorrow, Izumi?" Megumi Kato asked from the other end of the call.
"Cake? I do love swe...
2024-08-20 10:00:35 +0000 UTC View PostWhen Eriri and the others returned to Verbergen, they were taken aback by the sight before them. In the central square of the town, all the beastman were kneeling in neat rows, their hands clasped together, heads bowed, faces filled with reverence as they chanted softly.
"What are you all d...
2024-08-20 09:59:36 +0000 UTC View PostJust then, Eriri's voice echoed in everyone's mind once more: [Did you see the fate of the imperial capital? Remember what I said at the beginning: if you don't want your own cities to end up like the capital, release all the beastman slaves you've captured or purchased as soon as possible. Don't...
2024-08-20 09:59:00 +0000 UTC View PostEriri extended her right index finger and made a beckoning gesture towards the imperial capital. Instantly, all the beastman in the capital were enveloped by a white light shield, which disintegrated the collars around their necks, freeing them from their bonds.
The humans in the capital, w...
2024-08-20 09:58:03 +0000 UTC View PostAs if sensing Kaguya's thoughts, Dr. Stylish flicked his hair back with a smug smile and said, "This is my most prized enhanced human, a true masterpiece of fashion. Not only has his body been significantly strengthened, granting him even greater speed and power than before, but his brain has als...
2024-08-20 09:57:07 +0000 UTC View Post"You're nothing but pawns being used," Kaguya said, twirling a strand of hair around her finger with a light chuckle. "But forget it. There's no point in wasting words on you—trying to reason with blockheads like you is like playing music to cattle."
"What do you know?" Najenda suddenly e...
2024-08-20 09:56:26 +0000 UTC View PostIf Kaguya's guess was correct, the only thing that could cause Night Raid to lose their combat ability in an instant was poison—specifically, the poison created by Dr. Stylish. This poison was colorless, tasteless, and incredibly potent, able to incapacitate its victims within seconds.
In...
2024-08-20 09:55:40 +0000 UTC View Post"That is truly an honor, my esteemed Emperor," Selene replied with a knowing smile as she observed the solemn expression on General Budo's face.
Selene was more than willing to accept the Emperor's gestures of goodwill. She would gladly accept whatever rewards were offered, all while playin...
2024-08-20 09:54:27 +0000 UTC View PostAfter Selene released the gravitational hold, the referee stumbled, nearly losing his balance.
"What incredible power this is... cough... to have such a great general is truly an honor for the Empire!"
When the Emperor saw the immense energy unleashed by Selene, he pushed asi...
2024-08-20 09:53:47 +0000 UTC View PostIzumi Kotomi returned to her bed, patting the spot next to her with a smile. "Aimi, come sit here."
"I'd rather sit facing you, sister," Izumi Aimi replied, choosing to sit in the chair Kotomi had been using earlier instead of beside her.
"So, what is it you wanted to talk about?" Kot...
2024-08-19 11:08:59 +0000 UTC View PostAt that moment, Izumi Kotomi had no inkling of the deeper intentions hidden within her sister's heart; she merely believed that Izumi Aimi's goal was to get into Sobu High School.
"Even though it's not a school in Tokyo, getting into Sobu High School is no easy feat. You'll need to work har...
2024-08-19 10:37:23 +0000 UTC View PostOn a crepe layered with cream and mango, each bite offers a combination of three distinct flavors, tripling the delight.
As Izumi Kotomi enjoyed the mille-feuille cake, Megumi Kato, sitting beside her, rarely picked up her fork. Instead, she propped her face on one hand, her eyes reflecting...
2024-08-19 10:26:40 +0000 UTC View Post"Izumi, see you tomorrow."
"See you tomorrow."
After saying goodbye to the girls from the art club at the school gate, Izumi Kotomi started walking home alone.
It was 5 PM, and walking alone on the street made her feel a bit lonely.
"Has Kato already gotten home by now?" s...
2024-08-19 10:17:24 +0000 UTC View PostFor nearly an hour, Izumi Kotomi focused on familiarizing herself with the steps and techniques of oil painting, gradually putting them into practice. She didn't actually paint anything risque; she didn't want to take such an unconventional route on her first day in the art club. Instead, she cho...
2024-08-19 10:05:09 +0000 UTC View PostTime flew by, and on the fourth day of the Royal Fist Temple Martial Arts Tournament, at noon in the Imperial Arena, the atmosphere was electric.
Seated on the central podium, the Emperor of the Empire was deeply focused on the matches below, reclining in a soft chair made from the skin of ...
2024-08-19 09:37:58 +0000 UTC View Post"Hiss, she's that strong? Who is that person? Investigate her immediately; I want to know everything about her," the Emperor commanded, his gaze fixed on Selene's departing figure as she left the arena.
"Yes, Your Majesty!"
Meanwhile, the audience was in an uproar following Selene's s...
2024-08-19 09:37:10 +0000 UTC View Post"The Martial Arts Tournament begins!"
As the Emperor's command was amplified and broadcasted through the loudspeakers, the crowd's excitement was instantly ignited. Cheers and cries of "Long live the Emperor!" filled the air, turning the Imperial Arena into a sea of exhilaration and applaus...
2024-08-19 09:36:43 +0000 UTC View PostKaguya moved through the forest like a phantom, her steps light and graceful. With just a tap of her foot, she danced through the woods, seemingly slow yet incredibly fast, reaching far-off distances in the blink of an eye, almost as if she were teleporting.
She had been traveling for about...
2024-08-19 09:18:53 +0000 UTC View PostKaguya's toes lightly touched the soft snow, and her body flashed like lightning across the landscape, leaving no trace in the snow behind her. Moving at top speed, she raced northward without stopping.
Suddenly, Kaguya halted, bent down, and brushed away the snow on the ground with her han...
2024-08-19 09:03:17 +0000 UTC View PostThe two girls' gazes were both fixed on Kaguya, as if waiting for her decision.
Kaguya looked at Mine, then at Kurome, feeling a bit puzzled. She couldn't quite understand, especially why Kurome was trying to stop her from rescuing Leone. As far as she knew, Kurome and Leone hadn't had any ...
2024-08-19 09:02:50 +0000 UTC View Post"My Teigu..." Daidara muttered, his eyes lifeless as his body went limp, collapsing to his knees with a blank expression.
The Teigu, with which he had spent countless days and nights, had been destroyed just like that—crushed effortlessly by someone as if it were nothing. He found it...
2024-08-19 09:02:16 +0000 UTC View Post[Flower Hashira: Yue-chan, you can only be smug now!]
[Archangel Gabriel: That's right, the real battle hasn't even started yet.]
[Chika Fujiwara: Watching the drama. EatingWatermelon.jpg]
[Arifureta (Group Leader): Hmph, no matter what, Eriri's first time belongs to me, Arifure...
2024-08-19 08:38:50 +0000 UTC View PostIgnoring the twenty or so guards within the palace and the tens of thousands of Imperial soldiers outside, Eriri led Arifureta, Shea, and Reina into the sky above the Imperial City.
Drawing on her cosmic energy, Eriri extended her hand and released a white energy orb into the sky. As it asc...
2024-08-19 08:38:16 +0000 UTC View PostGahard, listening to their conversation, was completely bewildered. He shouted at Eriri in disbelief, "You're saying my body is already dead? What kind of joke is that? I'm clearly still alive!"
"Are you unable to understand my words?" Eriri looked at Gahard with disdain, then shook her hea...
2024-08-19 08:37:43 +0000 UTC View PostIn the art club room, a group of girls had gathered around a long-haired upperclassman, their voices filled with admiration and awe as they watched her paint. "Senpai, you're amazing!" "How do you create such a detailed background?" were just a few of the praises that echoed in the room.
Th...
2024-08-18 09:46:01 +0000 UTC View PostThe final bell of the day finally rang, signaling the end of school and the start of the much-anticipated time of freedom—after school. The last period of the day often seemed to drag on endlessly, with students frequently glancing up at the clock, willing the hands to move faster.
But no...
2024-08-18 09:39:56 +0000 UTC View PostAs Yui Yuigahama finished copying the math homework, the bell for the first class of the day rang. However, instead of the expected math teacher, Nakamori-sensei, it was the homeroom teacher, Shizuka Hiratsuka, who walked into the classroom.
"That's strange. Wasn't the first class supposed ...
2024-08-18 09:32:27 +0000 UTC View PostAfter entering the classroom, Izumi Kotomi noticed that there was a form on every student's desk. Upon picking it up, she realized it was the application form for Sobu High School's clubs.
This form was used to decide whether to participate in club activities, and if so, which club to join....
2024-08-18 09:27:08 +0000 UTC View PostPerhaps Kaguya had grown tired of playing with this minor foe and no longer wanted to waste time on him. She raised her fair arm, and chakra surged wildly from within her, condensing in her palm before erupting with a mighty force.
Shinra Tensei.
An invisible force burst out ...
2024-08-18 09:10:38 +0000 UTC View PostMorning light gently filtered through the curtains as Kaguya woke up, her mind still on the warmth she had shared with Kurome the night before. Kurome lay beside her, their bodies close, clinging to each other in a comfortable embrace.
Kaguya smiled faintly, brushing a stray lock of hair fr...
2024-08-18 09:09:48 +0000 UTC View Post