"We want to know what consequences there might be if we pull it out."
Hu Tao spoke. This was the real reason she had come to find Zhongli.
If removing that spike caused the snow on the mountain to melt rapidly, it could trigger a massive flood in both Mondstadt and Liyue.
The sheer volume of water from melting snow far exceeded what the current river systems could handle. Whil...
2025-05-04 06:17:46 +0000 UTC View PostSensing Rayquaza’s emotions through [Viridian Power] wasn’t exactly easy.
Eyes closed, Yellow pressed her hands gently against Rayquaza’s scales, just as she always did.
After days of interaction, Yellow and Rayquaza had become familiar with each other.
Thanks to the soothing aura of [Viridian Power], Rayquaza treated Yellow’s touch li...
2025-05-04 06:17:17 +0000 UTC View Post“Th-The basement?!”
The moment Zinnia heard August’s words, she shrank back slightly, her eyes filled with unease.
So it’s finally happening. After all this time, he’s really going to do something to us...
August noticed her reaction and sighed, exasperated. “What are you imagining? I’m going to check on the prisoners.”
What does she think go...
2025-05-04 06:17:12 +0000 UTC View Post“Damn it, I was this close...”
Zinnia clenched her fists in frustration.
If only I could’ve used [Mega Evolution], I would’ve won...
Across from her, Courtney blew a bubble with her gum, looking immensely pleased.
Back when she was still in Team Magma, Zinnia had infiltrated their ranks and made a complete fool...
2025-05-04 06:17:08 +0000 UTC View PostThough Team Rocket had taken heavy losses after two major blows, August had never underestimated them—
More precisely, he had never underestimated Giovanni.
In the original timeline, Team Rocket disbanded multiple times, yet every time Giovanni so much as raised a hand, countless loyal Rockets would emerge from every corner of the world, rallying beneath his banner.
It was <...
2025-05-04 06:17:03 +0000 UTC View PostAccording to Mew, it had discovered Latias near the base.
At the time, Mew had been tailing Zinnia with the intent to prank her, only to coincidentally run into Latias, who was searching for the person who had “saved Hoenn.”
“How did you know I was the one who saved Hoenn?” August asked curiously.
"We were nearby in Sootopolis City," Latias replied. "My br...
2025-05-04 06:16:44 +0000 UTC View PostOn the barren snowfield, Zorua stood frozen, dazed.
Her wide eyes stared in disbelief at the icy expanse before her. Her body trembled slightly.
Even though her thick fur should’ve been enough to protect her from the Alabaster Wastes’ biting cold, she felt nothing but chill. The warmth had drained from her body entirely.
“E-Elias!”
She scrambled toward the snow-c...
2025-05-04 06:16:31 +0000 UTC View PostWho… who is it?
Inside the fold of fabric, Zorua’s eyes widened as she stared into the pitch black, stunned.
The pain she had braced for never came. Someone had saved her.
But…
Why would anyone still come to save me?
The only person who had ever cared—she had already driven him away with her own hands...
No—!
As her awa...
Despite trying every way she could to comfort herself, Zorua still couldn’t shake the crushing sadness in her chest.
Like a dam pushed past its limit, she finally let out a broken whimper—
“Wu…”
Her soft, furry body trembled in the snow, looking pitiful beyond words.
Hot tears slid from the corners of her eyes, hitting the icy ground and melting into s...
2025-05-04 06:16:18 +0000 UTC View PostIn Zorua’s eyes, humans could be divided into two groups:
—Elias, and everyone else.
Elias had been good to her. Gentle, kind. But that didn’t mean the rest of humanity would tolerate a so-called calamity beast lurking in their midst.
And to be fair, it wasn’t just that humans were overly sensitive.
Zorua knew as well as anyone: many of her kind—especi...
2025-05-04 06:16:11 +0000 UTC View Post“W-Who is it?”
Zorua’s voice was bitter as she asked, stunned by what Elias had just said.
I should’ve known... There were plenty of popular Pokémon out there besides Gardevoir. Of course Elias would have others he liked.
But the more she realized this, the more disheartened she became.
So many Pokémon to choose from—yet not a single one could ever b...
2025-05-04 06:16:07 +0000 UTC View PostYear 8, January — Sealed Calendar
Human Territories
After the birth of the Maiden God, dual-accelerated individuals — those possessing both Cognitive Acceleration and Physical Acceleration — had come to encompass the overwhelming majority of the human population.
Barring a handful of the elderly and mentally rigid middle-...
2025-05-04 06:16:01 +0000 UTC View PostYear 8 of the Sealed Calendar
Demon Territory – Demon King’s Palace
The annual All-Demon Generals’ Conference was once again convened at the Demon King’s Palace.
As with previous years, the Demon King herself was absent. Only the demon secretary, Baldo, presided over the routine assembly, following established custom.
Eight years was but a ...
2025-05-04 06:15:56 +0000 UTC View PostYear 3, June 4 of the Sealed Calendar
After another thousand-day simulation within the Accelerated Cognitive Realm, the second volunteer for real-world physical and cognitive acceleration appeared.
Unlike the previous 10,000x acceleration, this time the rate was a more manageable 100x.
Her name was Doggla Shirmon.
Compared to the uncontrollable velocity ...
2025-05-04 06:15:51 +0000 UTC View PostYear 2, March 12 of the Sealed Calendar
Capital of the Holy Areus Papal State
The Pope of the Divine Word Church, the king of the Kingdom, Hero Julius, and his reincarnated younger brother Shurein had once again gathered in secret.
They had come using the national teleportation magic circle after receiving the report that the Sword Emperor and h...
2025-05-04 06:15:46 +0000 UTC View PostSkill System Planet.
Year 1, Month 10 of the Sealed Calendar.
Demon Territory, Capital, Demon King's Hall.
Leaders of various demon clans gathered in the grand hall.
Creaaak.
The massive doors swung open.
A petite girl dressed in pure black, draped in a voluminous blood-red cloak, strode in with an air of flamboyance.
... 2025-05-04 06:15:42 +0000 UTC View Post[Johto Has a New Champion! Lance Falls to Luo Yuan!]
That was the headline splashed across the front pages of every major news outlet.
Luo Yuan was already quite well-known—his previous battles against Steven and Leon had earned him a massive following. The moment the news broke, it shot to the top of the trending topics.
He was soon bombarded with congratul...
2025-05-03 06:38:30 +0000 UTC View Post"A band..."
Hearing that word, Tomori froze for a moment. Her gaze dropped hesitantly to her hands, which were curled together in front of her, but she didn’t say anything.
Anon was about to scold herself. I should’ve been more careful. She had only just learned that Tomori and Sakiko had apparently fallen out over something related to their old band—bringing thi...
2025-05-03 06:38:23 +0000 UTC View Post"Are you coming with me to check out the clubs?" Kikukawa Kyo poured another cup of soup for Sakiko. After the third refill, Sakiko finally stopped her.
"Are you going with Tomori and that Chihaya girl?" Sakiko asked in return.
"Her full name is Chihaya Anon, you know," Kyo reminded her. "Yeah, I already made plans with them to check out the clubs later."
"I'm not that familia...
2025-05-03 06:38:18 +0000 UTC View PostAs it turned out, cheering up Tomori wasn’t all that difficult.
At least, Anon had noticed that as long as Kyo was around, all she had to do was bring Tomori over to her, stand together with Kyo, and let Tomori see that she wasn’t being left out. That alone was usually enough to calm her down.
Just like now.
Kyo watched as Anon gently pushed Tomori forward, coaxing her as ...
2025-05-03 06:38:12 +0000 UTC View Post"Kyo…"
Although Tomori hadn’t managed to talk much with Sakiko in the end, she wasn’t nearly as dejected as before.
After hearing Sakiko clearly state that her departure from the band wasn’t Tomori’s fault, Tomori—who always tended to blame herself—had no choice but to accept it. Sakiko had taken all the responsibility with just a few simple words.
But now, a new...
2025-05-03 06:38:06 +0000 UTC View PostThis was the first time Sakiko had ever seen Kikukawa Kyo this serious.
Even on the day they had become bound by fate, Kyo had never been this earnest before.
Kyo seems to value "feelings" a lot…
“I understand.”
Sakiko gave only a simple reply, but she didn’t say what kind of attitude she would have toward Tomori from now on.
Kyo didn’t press her...
2025-05-03 06:37:56 +0000 UTC View PostHolding hands, Kikukawa Kyo, Anon, and Tomori walked together all the way to the auditorium entrance before finally letting go. Their linked hands had certainly drawn plenty of attention along the way.
Anon, overwhelmed with embarrassment, kept her head down the entire time, too self-conscious to meet the gazes of the onlookers. However, she couldn’t help but perk up her ears, trying to...
2025-05-03 06:37:49 +0000 UTC View Post“Tomori?”
Being blatantly avoided by Sakiko was a heavy blow to Tomori. She had already blamed herself for Sakiko leaving the band, and now this reaction only confirmed her worst fears.
“Tears?!” Anon gasped when she saw Tomori suddenly burst into tears. She frantically searched her pockets and had just pulled out a handkerchief when she realized—someone else had moved eve...
2025-05-03 06:37:43 +0000 UTC View Post“Chihaya-san, are you in Class B too? If not, you should hurry to your own classroom now.” Sakiko kindly reminded her.
“Ah, shoot.” Anon’s face twisted in frustration—she had wasted way too much time. Her original plan to get to class early and prepare in advance was already ruined.
“I gotta go! Kyo!” Though she was in a rush, the hallway rules prohibited running, so...
2025-05-03 06:37:37 +0000 UTC View PostKikukawa Kyo's first impression of Anon upon meeting her in person was surprisingly good.
Before this, through their chats on LINE and Anon’s posts on social media, Kyo had naturally formed a mental image of her.
The most obvious label? Vain. That much was clear from social media alone. Anon had been to many cafes in London, but a simple search of the shop names reve...
2025-05-03 06:37:32 +0000 UTC View Post“Y-You… hello?” Chihaya Anon stammered slightly as she greeted the girl who had suddenly appeared behind her.
When did she get there? Did she see how I got completely ignored just now?
“Hm-hmm, hello.” The girl gave a soft smile while keeping a comfortable social distance—not too close, not too far—easing Anon out of her startled overthinking. Relaxing, she returned th...
2025-05-03 06:37:26 +0000 UTC View Post"Shidou! What’s going on?! I heard your distress call!"
Hearing Shidou’s desperate cry, Melusine burst into the restroom.
And what met her eyes was—
Shidou, blushing furiously, clutching at his pants with all his strength as if protecting his last shred of dignity, and Origami Tobiichi, who was firmly tugging at his pants and refusing to let go.
Oh, and for the record...
2025-05-03 06:37:21 +0000 UTC View PostIn those brilliant golden eyes, reminiscent of afternoon sunlight, ripples of heartbreaking sorrow shimmered.
Her crimson lips parted slightly, and Melusine slowly began to speak.
"The truth is... a very long time ago, I already died."
"My body rotted away, my soul crumbled—like a meteor streaking across the sky, burning out before ever reaching the earth."
"Back then,...
2025-05-03 06:37:14 +0000 UTC View PostIn the shopping district of Tenguu City, Shidou Itsuka had gone on several dates before. The area was packed with amusements and attractions, making it an ideal place for a date.
If Melusine’s memory served correctly, this was also where Shidou had once gone on a three-way date with three beautiful girls—Yatogami Tohka, Tobiichi Origami, and Tokisaki Kurumi.
Hmm... it must...
2025-05-03 06:37:07 +0000 UTC View Post