By the time they reached the train station, the sky still looked like night, though a few people could be seen—also there to catch the first train.
Most of them were office workers, men and women alike, all wearing expressions of drowsiness from having to wake up early. Among the suit-dre...
2025-03-28 18:34:46 +0000 UTC View PostThe Throne of Heroes—isn't it supposed to be the resting place for those who signed contracts with the Counter Force or legendary fallen heroes?
Well, simply calling the Throne of Heroes a resting place for heroes isn't entirely accurate.
As long as one was a "hero" in any form—wa...
2025-03-28 18:34:44 +0000 UTC View PostBut those altered appearances were ultimately just illusions.
Take Emroy for example—she could manifest as a towering warrior clad in armor when appearing before Rory, yet her true form remained that of a small gothic loli.
As a deity, Emroy's daily existence was largely dull, so sh...
2025-03-28 18:34:43 +0000 UTC View PostInside the grand hall, Setsuna and Minos faced each other from across dozens of meters.
From his throne, the Master of Synapse gazed down with contempt.
The temple was so vast and empty that even words echoed.
"I forgive you for trespassing into the temple. It's been a long time...
2025-03-28 18:34:41 +0000 UTC View PostUnderworld.
The Goddess of Flowers Malikata sat on the throne of the Lord of the Underworld, looking at the assembled gods in the hall.
The God of Salt Havria sat in the seat of the Vice Lord of the Underworld.
Leading the group, Fairy Inukimi gave a slight bow. "All the gods an...
2025-03-28 18:34:40 +0000 UTC View Post"Papa Elias is completely asleep... I guess today's work really wore him out."
"Seele, we should avoid moving too much. Bronya estimates he's still in light sleep—it wouldn't take much to wake him."
"Ah, o-okay."
At Bronya's words, Seele immediately tensed up, even softening h...
2025-03-27 17:08:27 +0000 UTC View PostAfter more than two months of sailing, Kaguya and Perona finally returned to Mary Geoise.
Originally, Kaguya had planned to go stir up trouble with Kaido and "confiscate" the Devil Fruits he had collected.
After all, her current status was that of a World Government official. And when...
2025-03-27 17:08:26 +0000 UTC View PostWalking along the streets before dawn, Kotomi exhaled lightly. Although it wasn't quite cold enough for her breath to turn white like in winter, the drop in temperature was already noticeable.
"It's a bit chilly..."
Kotomi let out another breath. It was already October, and the weathe...
2025-03-27 17:08:24 +0000 UTC View PostBeneath the solid gold was a rhombus-shaped relic centered on a delicately crafted double-headed eagle sculpture.
Exquisite and intricate, every feather and pattern intertwined and overlapped to form a complex contour. It resembled a woven vine craft, and its entire surface shimmered with a...
2025-03-27 17:08:23 +0000 UTC View Post"You don't need to worry too much about that. It's perfectly normal for there to be two very similar worlds," Eriri said casually, not intending to explain things in detail to Kuribayashi and the others.
Her dismissive answer, however, seemed perfectly reasonable to Kuribayashi and Kurokawa...
2025-03-27 17:08:21 +0000 UTC View Post"Master?"
Ikaros's emotion module was currently in a dormant state. She looked up at Setsuna with a blank, dazed expression.
"You can stand up now."
Setsuna felt that having a beautiful girl kneel before him with a chain was a bit too... refined for his tastes.
"Yes, Maste...
2025-03-27 17:08:20 +0000 UTC View PostGrand Narukami Shrine.
Kamisato Ayaka gently descended to the ground in a light blue divine outfit, holding a fan-shaped authority in her hand.
Authority itself has no inherent shape—what she held was a projection shaped by the faith that empowered her.
"I... I've become a god...
2025-03-27 17:08:18 +0000 UTC View PostEvery time Elias' fingers passed over one of Bronya's scars, it vanished—as though it had never existed.
In just a few short moments, the once-battered body of the girl had become flawless once more. It was as if every curse upon her had been purified.
"Alright, that should do it."<...
2025-03-26 18:59:26 +0000 UTC View PostArlong leapt forward like a torpedo, charging toward Kaguya at high speed, his jagged nose glinting coldly under the sunlight.
"Watch out!"
Everyone on the scene cried out in shock.
"So despicable! Attacking by surprise!"
"Shameless!"
"Too naive," Arlong sneered vici...
2025-03-26 18:59:25 +0000 UTC View PostA few minutes later.
Aimi came downstairs dragging her suitcase, just as Kotomi had just finished wolfing down her breakfast. Originally, Kotomi wanted to take her time eating, but after hearing her mom say, "Even if you marry Aimi in the future, your dad and I would be at ease," she couldn...
2025-03-26 18:59:23 +0000 UTC View PostHonkai Dimension, Installation 00 Ark.
Across the vast plains of the artificial continent, waist-high grass swayed like ocean waves.
Buzz—!
Dozens of industrial ships and forge vessels from the Empire's Forge Department hovered in the sky. As their massive hulls press...
2025-03-26 18:59:21 +0000 UTC View PostThe conversation between Eriri and Kurokawa left Rory visibly stunned.
"Wait, Eriri, didn't you say before that you weren't from the world on the other side of the 'gate'?"
"That's right. I'm not from the world across the gate."
Eriri answered casually, which only deepened Rory'...
2025-03-26 18:59:19 +0000 UTC View Post"If I had come in a starship, the Master of Synapse probably would've noticed me."
"But this is magic-based. I believe Synapse as it is now can't comprehend such power."
Setsuna held Mio in his arms as he spoke.
When facing underdeveloped magical civilizations, advanced technolo...
2025-03-26 18:59:18 +0000 UTC View PostNoah watched as the gods finished departing, then slowly stood up from the throne and looked over at Phanes, beckoning her with a wave.
Phanes appeared beside Noah. "Do you have any instructions?"
Noah gave her a pat on the butt and gave it a little squeeze. "Just this."
Phanes ...
2025-03-26 18:59:17 +0000 UTC View Post(Where is this...? I remember...)
As her fading consciousness returned, Bronya opened her eyes to see an unfamiliar ceiling.
"Finally awake, little one."
"!!!"
At the sound of Elias' voice, Bronya instantly became alert. On reflex, her hand reached into her clothes, attemp...
2025-03-25 17:52:45 +0000 UTC View Post"I did warn you, you know. I really tried to talk you out of it. Sigh~" Elias gave Raven a long-suffering look.
She just wouldn't listen and insisted on chasing that ridiculous dream of an island villa. One day she'd regret it.
Still, since they were close now, when that island villa ...
2025-03-25 17:52:43 +0000 UTC View PostThe restaurant staff were frozen in place.
Could this woman really be the Inspector from the World Government?
It seemed impossible.
But seeing how the previously arrogant marines were now trembling with fear, it might actually be true.
As for the chef who had just been mo...
2025-03-25 17:52:42 +0000 UTC View Post"Kotomi, let's get married."
"Sure, my dear wife."
Kotomi smiled softly and raised her left hand, letting the girl in front of her slip the engagement ring onto her ring finger.
"Kotomi, if we're talking about who's going to be the mom, it should be you, since you're the one giv...
2025-03-25 17:52:40 +0000 UTC View PostAstartes 2nd Legion Punishers, Serial Number: Conquered World — Universe 117.
Outside the Milky Way, Installation 00 Ark, Central Control Room.
"So, Kiana has already been handed over to Sebas by Esdeath, and Sebas's evaluation of them... hiss, quite high."
Especially from the...
2025-03-25 17:52:39 +0000 UTC View Post"I heard you're soldiers from the world on the other side of the 'gate'? Thank you for helping those villagers," Rory said.
She repeated the same line she had spoken earlier, but this time, thanks to Eriri's translation field, Kuribayashi and Kurokawa fully understood her.
"No need to...
2025-03-25 17:52:37 +0000 UTC View PostWhoosh—
Almost at the exact moment Setsuna gave the order, Tohru reverted to her original form.
A massive green dragon.
A starship would be too large and conspicuous, making it easy for Synapse to detect.
Using Tohru's dragon form, paired with stealth magic, was...
2025-03-25 17:52:36 +0000 UTC View PostAll the gods held their breath as they looked at the figure on the Throne of Heavenly Principle.
As soon as the agenda for this meeting was announced, the atmosphere became tense.
Restructuring the pantheon? That was something deeply connected to every god present.
And violent i...
2025-03-25 17:52:35 +0000 UTC View Post"I see... if only Seele could help Papa Elias too."
The children at House of the Hearth didn't know exactly what kind of work Elias did, but they clearly understood that whenever those white monsters—the ones that had taken their parents—appeared nearby...
Elias would deal with th...
2025-03-24 17:52:10 +0000 UTC View PostFor the children at House of the Hearth, their favorite thing was listening to Elias sing. After every dinner, the girls would gather around him to cleanse their ears with his music.
After all, it had only been two months since he arrived in this world.
No matter how capable Elias was...
2025-03-24 17:52:08 +0000 UTC View PostAt the critical moment, Mihawk's pupils contracted. With a low shout, a terrifying aura suddenly burst forth from him. His speed surged, allowing him to escape Kaguya's attack range. He swung his arm, and the black blade slashed out like lightning.
Clang!
A sharp metallic cla...
2025-03-24 17:52:07 +0000 UTC View Post