Perhaps it was the battle with the monster that had caused it—a crack had appeared in the ground, revealing something hidden beneath.
Using magic to manipulate the earth, Q expanded the fissure, uncovering a complex and ancient-looking magic circle beneath the surface.
“This… seems to be some kind of mechanism,” Frieren judged, her extensive knowledge leading her to the conc...
2025-02-21 04:32:14 +0000 UTC View Post“We’re almost at the magic city of Äußerst… but why are there monsters around here?”
Fern furrowed her brows in concern as she voiced her thoughts.
Stark, sitting beneath a tree with his double-bladed axe in hand, glanced toward Frieren and Q, who exchanged knowing looks.
“That is strange…” Q mused, rubbing her chin. “Äußerst isn’t the headq...
2025-02-21 04:32:09 +0000 UTC View PostA river of swords cascaded straight down from the clouds, rushing toward the sea—vast and majestic. Yet, Saber had no time to appreciate such a spectacle. She could only sit on the cold cement.
Gentle snowflakes drifted over the river’s surface, but it was the roaring flames on the opposite bank that drew Saber’s attention. She had only just settled on the northern shore.
In t...
2025-02-20 07:13:55 +0000 UTC View PostThe frost-white sunlight spilled over Nameless, making his head swim with dizziness. His vision blurred as red-stained liquid seeped into his eyes, shrouding everything in a haze of crimson.
His mind felt sluggish, as if even his thoughts were being smothered. Pain surged through his skull, sharp and relentless, yet he couldn't summon the strength to resist. He stood there, unmoving, with...
2025-02-20 07:13:50 +0000 UTC View PostHe had no name. Since birth, he had wandered endlessly. Perhaps calling him "Nameless" was the most fitting. Yes, that was it—an anonymous traveler, full of contradictions.
Why contradictions? Because Nameless had naturally auburn hair, yet his face lacked the broad features of a European. Instead, it bore the delicate refinement of the East. This paradox left him deeply confused about ...
2025-02-20 07:13:46 +0000 UTC View PostSunlight spilled across Naskia’s face, highlighting her pale complexion. She furrowed her brows, her irritation growing—she despised the blinding light. Naskia had never liked standing in the sun; she preferred the shadows, had no interest in basking in the spotlight.
Born into a family of magi, she had encountered many outsiders under her grandfather’s influence, but they were neve...
2025-02-20 07:13:41 +0000 UTC View PostThe morning light carried a crisp chill. The sun of Branche rose today without much warmth, signaling the imminent end of summer. Last night had not only witnessed the first battle between Servants but also brought the season’s first snowfall.
“Two Sabers—without notifying the Church. That means neither of them belong to the Three Great Families. The seven Servants haven't even all ...
2025-02-20 07:13:30 +0000 UTC View PostXiao stared at the small sky lantern that Lumine and Jia Changjiang had practically shoved into his hands.
A brush was placed in his grip, its ink ready to record a wish.
But Xiao… had no idea what to write.
Nearby, Jia Changjiang sat on a ledge by the harbor, his own lantern in hand.
With slow, deliberate strokes, he wrote down his wish, then lit the flame inside, wat...
2025-02-20 07:12:45 +0000 UTC View Post"The Mingxiao Lantern is about to rise!"
As the moment finally arrived, someone in the crowd shouted excitedly.
Xiao, caught amidst the sea of people, was unconsciously drawn along toward the harbor.
In the minutes leading up to the grand ascent, the lights of Liyue gradually dimmed.
The smaller sky lanterns, which had been rising throughout the night, had at some point ...
2025-02-20 07:12:33 +0000 UTC View Post"Doctor Bai... Doctor Bai..."
Trapped in Hu Tao’s grasp, Qiqi struggled fruitlessly. In desperation, she stretched her small hands toward the man beside them, silently pleading for help.
"Hu Tao, it's the Lantern Rite. Why are you still pestering Qiqi?" Baizhu sighed before shifting his gaze to the approaching Zhongli. "Ah, Mr. Zhongli is here as well."
"I'm not&nbs...
2025-02-20 07:12:30 +0000 UTC View PostOn the night of the Lantern Rite, Xiao walked through the bustling streets of Liyue, his ears filled with the clamor of the crowd.
The liveliness of it all was unfamiliar to someone like him, who had long grown used to solitude.
During the Lantern Rite, the people of Liyue wore bright smiles, their faces illuminated by the soft glow of the festival lights.
They released sky la...
2025-02-20 07:12:26 +0000 UTC View PostWhen Xiao regained consciousness, his first instinct was to grab his spear. However, he quickly realized that he was seated in a banquet hall in Liyue Harbor.
The reason he lowered his spear was simple—sitting across from him at the table, leisurely sipping tea, was none other than Zhongli.
“Lord Zhongli…?”
Xiao was utterly stunned.
“I, too, was invited as a gu...
2025-02-20 07:12:19 +0000 UTC View Post"In any case, since I no longer have my strength and am just an ordinary person now, I’m afraid you’re going to be quite busy."
Zhongli spoke with perfect composure.
"Xiao has seen you now as well. I imagine he’s also pondering the question you just raised—whether anyone else might have faked their death and survived."
"No one."
"I know you suspect the most likel...
2025-02-20 07:12:11 +0000 UTC View PostCan a person live without a heart?
That was Gu Sanqiu’s first thought when he recalled this matter.
An old minister once walked out of the imperial court, still alive even after having his heart removed, thanks to the power of Taoist arts. Yet, he met his end the moment an old woman—who was actually a disguised spirit—muttered, "Can a person live without a heart?"...
2025-02-20 07:12:07 +0000 UTC View Post"Heh, seems like I’ve been observing a little too passively this time."
Gu Sanqiu clenched his fists, flames and fierce winds swirling around the stone pillar, radiating an intense, weighty heat.
"Interesting. But does this mean… it’s finally my turn?"
He glanced at the hospital bed, then flicked a talisman into the air. A moment later, an identical "Gu Sanqiu" appeared,...
2025-02-20 07:12:02 +0000 UTC View PostDefending the Knights of Favonius?
For Master Diluc, not openly disparaging every single knight was already an impressive display of self-restraint.
And now? The Knights lacked intelligence reports, yet here he was, offering excuses on their behalf!
The world has changed. The world has changed.
Kaeya’s expression remained blank. At this point, the fac...
2025-02-20 07:11:58 +0000 UTC View PostA few more days passed, yet Liyue Harbor’s sleeping beauty showed no signs of waking.
Perhaps he was waiting for a prince to arrive and give him a true love’s kiss. (Cross that out.)
But Liyue Harbor was already in turmoil—or rather, it was the eerie calm before a tsunami.
Cloud Retainer and Mountain Shaper had arrived. That fiery-tempered woman wasted no time b...
2025-02-20 07:11:50 +0000 UTC View PostBlue knew August had worked as a Pokémon Ranger before, so she wasn’t surprised that he had other Pokémon.
But…
"Eevee? Against Lt. Surge?"
She glanced at the sleepy furball resting on August’s shoulder, her expression full of doubt.
Sure, she admitted that Eevee was adorable—all fluffy and warm, practically begging to be hugged.
Bu...
2025-02-20 07:11:40 +0000 UTC View PostSaying he was torn was an exaggeration—there really wasn’t much of a choice to begin with.
First, Pikachu was out.
Sure, whether in his past life or this one, Pikachu was an undeniable fan favorite.
But not every Pikachu was Pikachu.
Most Pikachu were just… electric rodents. With a base stat total of 320, it wasn’t exactly the strongest. Th...
2025-02-20 07:11:36 +0000 UTC View PostAfter returning to the hotel with Blue, August found that the three Team Rocket grunts had already been taken away by Lance.
This meant that a large-scale battle between the League and Team Rocket would soon erupt in Celadon City.
"It’s time to head to Vermilion City."
He had no intention of staying in Celadon. With Lance and Bruno handling the situation, his presence wasn...
2025-02-20 07:11:32 +0000 UTC View Post[Pokémon: Mudkip (♂)]
Type: Water
Ability: Torrent
Friendship: Trust
Level: 5 (Beginner)
Moves: Tackle, Growl, Water Gun, Mud-Slap, Take Down
Held Item: Non...
2025-02-20 07:11:28 +0000 UTC View Post"Congratulations on winning the championship!" August said to Blue.
Blue looked at him with a peculiar expression.
She hadn’t expected him to be the one giving out the awards.
"Wait… is this why you didn’t enter the tournament? Because you were in charge of handing out trophies?" she whispered.
"No, this was an accident."
August sighed.
Or...
2025-02-20 07:11:20 +0000 UTC View PostToday, an overcast sky hung over Advanced Nurturing High School—a rare sight.
Gone was the usual clear blue expanse; in its place, thick gray clouds stretched endlessly, veiling the sky in a dim, heavy atmosphere. Rays of sunlight peeked through the gaps in the clouds, casting fragmented patterns of light below. The air carried a damp, cool sensation, starkly different from the dry heat...
2025-02-20 07:11:10 +0000 UTC View PostHorikita Suzune sat on the grass, staring blankly at her phone screen for a long time.
So… this is the difference between me and my brother?
I believed I didn’t need anyone’s help, so I discarded the power that came with interpersonal relationships. Naturally, I also lost the benefits those relationships could provide.
My brother, on the other hand, accepted and...
2025-02-20 07:11:06 +0000 UTC View PostUesugi Gen silently pulled up Ichinose, who was still burying her face in his chest, then reached out and pinched her cheeks, gritting his teeth as he asked,
“How did my Honami learn to lie? She’s never lied to me before.”
Ichinose blinked, her voice slightly distorted as she spoke with her cheeks still held between his fingers.
“Gen-kun taught me~”
... 2025-02-20 07:11:01 +0000 UTC View PostPerhaps to give students more time to prepare for the upcoming Sports Festival, the P.E. teacher only briefly reviewed the usual lessons before leaving the rest of the class period open for free practice.
The recommended events consisted of four competitions: Borrowed Item Race, Four-Way Tug-of-War, Grade-Wide 1200m Relay, and Mixed-Gender Three-Legged Race.
Since the Borrowed Item ...
2025-02-20 07:10:57 +0000 UTC View PostTo help students prepare for the upcoming Sports Festival, the school thoughtfully increased the number of physical education classes from September to early October.
Uesugi Gen glanced at the blazing sun hanging high in the sky, then at the distant heat waves distorting the scenery.
In response—
Wow, thanks a lot, school.
However, his former ...
2025-02-20 07:10:50 +0000 UTC View Post“After Stark, let’s move on to Fern… I’d like to go through the names of our party members first. Sorry, but Himmel and the others will have to wait their turn…”
The pages of the floating book flipped on their own, a display of magic’s undeniable convenience.
“‘Fern.’”
Q read aloud, “In this context, the word is typically used as a preposition or an adj...
2025-02-20 07:10:45 +0000 UTC View PostThe forest at night was shrouded in an air of mysterious silence. The last rays of sunset disappeared beyond the horizon, the deep blue sky gradually darkening to pitch black, dotted with countless stars twinkling like watchful eyes in the vast expanse above.
The nearest town was still a distance away, so tonight, they would camp under the open sky.
Dinner consisted of the bread the...
2025-02-20 07:10:41 +0000 UTC View Post“And then what?”
As the old warrior Fedewar seemed to be lost in his memories, Stark couldn’t help but prod him for more. In response, Aesc calmly closed the book she had been writing in, slipped her quill between the pages, and used her now free hand to tap Stark on the head with her staff. Stark clutched his head with a pitiful expression, looking like he was on the verge of tears...
2025-02-20 07:10:33 +0000 UTC View Post