"But… keeping things as they are isn’t good either, right?"
Nina had noticed that ever since Subaru and Chihiro had dinner together that day, something between them had shifted.
And with that, she finally felt like she had an answer to the question that had been nagging at her ever since she saw Chihiro open her suitcase back home after returning from abroad, staring blankly at ...
2025-03-09 04:31:44 +0000 UTC View Post"You’re sure... this is your home address?"
Tsuzuki Chihiro wasn’t sure if this high-end Roppongi apartment complex was the only one in the area, but she was sure that the place Subaru had led her and Nina to was definitely Soyo’s building.
As for why they didn’t bring Momoka along? Ahem... well, Momoka had work, so that was that.
But seriously...
2025-03-09 04:31:40 +0000 UTC View PostThese five minutes felt like both an ordeal and an interrogation for Shiina Taki.
As the drummer, she was always positioned at the very back of the stage, meaning that once she sat down, all she could see were her bandmates. She couldn’t get a clear view of the audience’s reactions.
But for Taki, this live performance had already descended into chaos the moment it began. She did...
2025-03-09 04:31:35 +0000 UTC View PostTen minutes earlier.
Though it wasn’t yet time for Taki and the others to take the stage, it seemed like everyone in the waiting room was already struggling to contain their nervous energy.
Taki, in particular, couldn’t help but notice that Anon and Raana were acting differently than usual today.
Anon was a given—this girl never stayed still to ...
2025-03-09 04:31:31 +0000 UTC View Post"Rapidash!"
Seeing his Rapidash get sent flying, Blaine thought he was imagining things.
Based on what he had observed earlier, Gyarados’ [Hydro Pump] wasn’t that strong.
Even in the worst-case scenario, Rapidash shouldn’t have been beaten this badly.
His gaze shifted to Gyarados.
At that moment, a glint of cunning—almost human-like—...
2025-03-09 04:31:26 +0000 UTC View PostBlaine’s eye twitched as he watched August jot something down in his little notebook.
Even though he had been isolated on Cinnabar Island, away from most outside news, he had still heard about Cerulean Gym being restructured.
Clearly, now his own gym was being recorded as well.
Noticing Blaine’s concern, August reassured him, "Don’t worry, Leader Blaine. Cerulean Gym was...
2025-03-09 04:31:22 +0000 UTC View PostMew was absolutely delighted after putting on the mask.
However, while Mew was happy, the mask vendor found the scene utterly terrifying.
A Dragonite mask floating around mid-air, accompanied by a half-eaten skewer of grilled mochi—no matter how you looked at it, it was downright eerie!
For a brief moment, the vendor recalled several urban legends about Cinnabar Island.
<... 2025-03-09 04:31:16 +0000 UTC View PostAugust had no idea that simply subscribing to a fan membership had caused such an uproar.
He was busy reading Gary’s reply.
[Gary]: [Of course, it’s because I, the great and mighty Gary Oak, defeated Sabrina with my overwhelming strength and claimed my badge!]
August chuckled at the message.
If Gary had his badge now, it c...
2025-03-09 04:31:11 +0000 UTC View PostJust as August sent a message to Gary asking how he passed his Gym challenge, he heard a familiar catchphrase.
Looking down, he saw Eevee.
“…You’re watching livestreams again?”
“Vee~”
Eevee waved its tiny paws, looking up at August with an innocent, pleading expression.
“…Huh?” August blinked. “You’re saying you want me to buy you a f...
2025-03-09 04:31:07 +0000 UTC View PostCalista was suffering.
Three days. Three entire days of being stuck in this bed, subjected to Raul’s patronizing concern, Lefiya’s overbearing mothering, and Riveria’s soul-crushing disappointment. If she had to choke down one more disgusting potion or listen to one more lecture about "the importance of patience in an adventurer’s gr...
2025-03-08 07:00:12 +0000 UTC View PostA dull, throbbing ache pulsed through Calista’s body, seeping into every muscle, every bone, every inch of her being. It wasn’t the sharp sting of a fresh wound, nor the sudden jolt of impact—it was the deep, lingering soreness of something that had pushed too far, burned too bright, and was now paying the price.
A groan slipped past her li...
2025-03-08 06:59:59 +0000 UTC View PostThe War Shadow lunged.
Too fast.
Calista twisted, but her body wasn’t moving fast enough.
Her foot caught on loose stone.
She tripped.
Her weight pitched backward—the world tilting as she fell, arms flailing.
The War Shadow’s claws scythed through the air—right where her throat had been.
Her back sla...
2025-03-08 06:59:41 +0000 UTC View PostCalista moved through the familiar stone corridors of the upper floors with an easy, almost lazy efficiency. Her spear flashed in smooth arcs, cutting through the weaklings that crossed her path—goblins, kobolds, and the occasional dungeon lizard. The lizards were more of a hassle than the others, their thick scales giving them just enough durabili...
2025-03-08 06:59:25 +0000 UTC View PostTime had passed. Not much, just enough for the initial novelty of dungeon crawling to wear off. Enough for the same routine to start feeling like a loop.
Calista had been running the same route for days now—descent, Floor 1, Floor 2, Floor 3, Floor 4, kill a handful of monsters, then leave. It was always under supervision, always the same p...
2025-03-08 06:59:01 +0000 UTC View PostThe library of Twilight Manor was a cathedral of books—tall, imposing shelves stretching up to the ceiling, filled with ancient tomes, detailed maps, and enough literature to drown any sane person in ink and boredom. It was quiet, orderly, a scholar’s paradise.
It was Calista’s personal hell.
She groaned, slouching over the desk, ...
2025-03-08 06:58:50 +0000 UTC View PostThe first thing Calista noticed when she woke up was that her bed was not nearly soft enough.
The second thing she noticed was that she was still here.
Orario. Loki Familia. Adventuring.
Ugh.
She let out a slow, suffering groan, dragging the blankets over her head as if that would somehow banish reality back to w...
2025-03-08 06:58:34 +0000 UTC View PostAn hour.
An entire hour.
Calista had been walking for so long that she was starting to consider murder as a viable option.
Orario was ridiculous. Absolutely ridiculous.
She had already dragged herself halfway across the city to reach the Freya Familia’s estate—only to be turned away at the door like some co...
2025-03-08 06:58:24 +0000 UTC View PostThe market hummed with life, a steady backdrop of bartering voices, shifting feet, and the occasional clang of metal striking metal. Scents of spiced meats, roasted nuts, and something vaguely sour mingled in the warm air, wrapping around the bustling street like an ever-present haze.
Calista strode through the crowd with practiced ease, her ...
2025-03-08 06:58:18 +0000 UTC View PostCalista Aldebrand was rich, beautiful, and living her best life—until she woke up in a dirty alleyway with no money, no phone, and no clue where she was.
Now, she’s stuck in a city full of gods, adventurers, and some absolutely horrifying fashion choices. There’s a massive dungeon that everyone’s obsessed with, monsters that apparently drop loot like a video ...
2025-03-08 06:58:12 +0000 UTC View PostRider’s feet pressed against blackened earth.
Hard. Cold. Soaked in the scent of blood.
The sensation stirred memories of his homeland.
Though the soil of his homeland had been rich and fertile, in those days, that was both a blessing and a curse.
Fertile land yielded more grain, enough to feed countless people. But abundant land also meant war—meant crushing taxes. ...
2025-03-08 04:06:42 +0000 UTC View PostBang!
Clang—!
Victoria and Saber locked eyes. The frail girl seemed utterly captivated by Saber, her entire focus drawn toward her. But as she stared intently, a gunshot shattered the stillness of the dimly lit air.
A flash of fire flared from the muzzle, briefly illuminating the shadows. The bullet sliced through the air, producing a barely perceptible whi...
2025-03-08 04:06:22 +0000 UTC View PostLooking outward from here along the River of Swords, all that could be seen was an endless expanse of ocean. Below the surface lay a shattered seabed—scars left behind by multiple Holy Grail Wars, a land reduced to ruin.
It was clear. Undeniable.
It wasn’t just a matter of good eyesight. While Saber was a Servant, she lacked high-ranked [Clairvoyance]. The real ...
2025-03-08 04:06:15 +0000 UTC View PostZombies follow commands.
Right now, Qiqi must have given herself the order to climb the cliff and gather herbs—but she had gotten stuck under a rock.
If a normal person encountered this situation, they would try to climb from another angle or find a different path. But zombies lacked adaptability. As a result, she simply kept climbing in place, stuck in an endless loop.
Watc...
2025-03-08 04:06:05 +0000 UTC View PostWith no travelers passing through, the mountain paths had gradually fallen into disrepair. Naturally, no one maintained the suspension bridge either.
Building roads in the mountains was a difficult and labor-intensive task. Even if the Ministry of Civil Affairs wasn’t keen on allocating funds for it, they still had to.
After all, without the Ministry’s occasional maintenance, th...
2025-03-08 04:06:01 +0000 UTC View PostWhat kind of thought process led this guy to literally cling to Hu Tao’s leg in an attempt to learn talismans from her?
“Clinging to someone’s leg” was just a metaphor for seeking favor—who would actually try to turn it into a literal action?!
“Uh…” Hu Tao was speechless.
She had simply taken out a talisman—how did that suddenly make her an expert in talisman...
2025-03-08 04:05:55 +0000 UTC View PostIf not for the protective talisman he carried, that punch might have actually done him in!
“Huh?” Jiang Bai was confused. Didn’t they just agree to start?
But judging from the old man’s strong voice and unshaken demeanor, he didn’t seem hurt at all.
Jiang Bai breathed a small sigh of relief. Carefully, he asked, “So… another round?”
“Fine! Let’s go!...
2025-03-08 04:05:50 +0000 UTC View PostThe group rested for over ten minutes. During this time, the little wisp quietly returned to Hu Tao’s body. Not long after, the venerable True Lord of Thunderous Lightning emerged from the thatched cottage.
"I've finished adjusting my breath. Follow me."
He closed his eyes briefly, then slowly opened them again. His gaze radiated a dazzling brilliance, impossible to meet directly....
2025-03-08 04:05:42 +0000 UTC View PostHearing the seriousness in Elias’s voice, Latios still had lingering doubts, but he knew Elias wasn’t joking.
"Alright, I understand," he responded earnestly.
Latios didn’t press for more details.
After all, if nothing else, the reason he was still alive right now was entirely because of Elias.
Without Elias’s carefully prepared medici...
2025-03-08 04:05:24 +0000 UTC View Post"Hwoo~"
A long, melodic note echoed through the open space.
The sound of the flute was ethereal, almost like the distant cry of a mysterious creature, carrying an enchanting resonance that spread layer by layer through the air.
As the final note faded, Elias glanced around expectantly.
And sure enough—just as Latias had told him—the moment the flute was play...
2025-03-08 04:05:12 +0000 UTC View Post"Don't call me that anymore."
Latias finally mustered the courage to say it.
Hearing this, Elias, whose lips were still covered by her hand, looked at her with confusion, as if waiting for an explanation.
However, that single sentence had already drained all of Latias’ courage.
With her mind in complete disarray, there was no way she could push forward any fur...
2025-03-08 04:05:03 +0000 UTC View Post