Ten minutes had passed, and the towering Ruyi Jingu Bang had quietly disappeared. Osial, now free from its restraints, stirred.
Before it, thousands of Millelith soldiers stood in formation, the Jade Chamber carrying them closer to the Vortex God.
“ROAR!!!”
Osial was furious.
Not because it faced the Adepti. Not because it faced another god.
But because it was ...
2025-01-11 22:56:39 +0000 UTC View PostThree hours after the battle concluded...
At what was once Lysandre’s secret lab—now serving as Team Rocket’s temporary Kalos base—a pivotal meeting was underway, one that would shape the region’s power dynamics for years to come.
Around a round table sat Luo Yuan, Matori, and Malva.
Standing nearby were Chalmers, now allied with Team Rocket, and the editor-in-chief ...
2025-01-11 22:56:16 +0000 UTC View PostThe thought that Xerosic might betray him crossed Lysandre’s mind, but he quickly shook it off.
Xerosic was one of his most trusted subordinates, even more reliable than Malva. If Xerosic had betrayed Team Flare, it would mean that no one in the organization could be trusted.
But if Xerosic hadn’t turned against him, then why hadn’t he arrived yet? And why hadn’t he activate...
2025-01-11 22:56:03 +0000 UTC View PostBoom!
A loud explosion rocked the room as a Shadow Ball detonated near Mienshao, the force sending it flying.
Gyarados rushed forward to assist, but before it could reach its ally, a flash of spectral light signaled Dragapult’s sudden appearance in front of it.
With a sharp flick of its tail, Dragapult unleashed a powerful Dragon Tail.
Wham!<...
2025-01-11 22:55:56 +0000 UTC View PostClad in black uniforms with a bold red "R" on their chests, accompanied by the signature Koffing and Arbok, the invaders were unmistakable.
Even if Lysandre had been slow to realize, he now knew—Team Rocket was here.
As he watched the intruders and recalled Chalmers’s earlier report about Malva’s disappearance, Lysandre quickly pieced the situation together.
Malva had on...
2025-01-11 22:55:49 +0000 UTC View PostAs Porygon2 materialized in Malva’s room, Luo Yuan received its message along with an updated map of the facility.
Stepping over the psychically restrained Team Flare operatives, Luo Yuan approached the concealed door leading deeper into the base.
“You’ll never get me to tell you where the hidden door is!” one of the restrained grunts sneered.
Luo Yuan paused mid-step,...
2025-01-11 22:55:40 +0000 UTC View Post“Apologies, Prosecutor Sena. I’d like a moment to chat with Kazuma and Aqua,” Nero said casually as she pulled the two aside, her arms draped over their shoulders.
“All right, no one will hear us here. Now spill it—what exactly did you two do this time?”
“I keep telling you, this has nothing to do with us! Why don’t you ever believe me?” Kazuma groaned. “Fine, fi...
2025-01-11 22:55:20 +0000 UTC View PostWhen Yunyun entered the hall, she saw Nero crouched by the fireplace, engrossed in something.
“Umu… this really is incomprehensible,” Nero muttered, her expression filled with confusion.
“What are you doing, Nero?” Yunyun asked as she walked closer, noticing Nero holding a slice of cantaloupe on a fork and moving it near the fire.
The cantaloupe, initially dormant fr...
2025-01-11 22:55:16 +0000 UTC View PostAfter Nero destroyed the vessel in which Samiri had stored most of her strength, the succubus had vented her frustration and humiliation by shouting a few parting lines:
“I won’t forget this grudge!”
“Don’t think this means you’ve won!”
At the time, Samiri believed Nero was too far away to hear her. Leaving behind some bravado before fleeing wouldn’t hurt, righ...
2025-01-11 22:55:12 +0000 UTC View PostAlthough Nero declined the dream service, the succubus shopkeeper still handed her a menu, allowing Nero to order whatever she liked.
Yes, this place also served food.
However, most customers came for the succubi themselves—like how no one visits a maid café just for the coffee, right?
Waiting for her food wasn’t boring either, as Nero had a plethora of succubi around to ...
2025-01-11 22:55:08 +0000 UTC View PostWhen the succubus shopkeeper and Samiri hurried into the main hall, they were greeted by the sight of a flustered succubus being joyfully embraced by Nero.
“As expected of succubi! Every single one of you is a perfect match for my tastes—ah, such soft, delicate skin. I could easily take one home, gaze at her every day, and feel utterly content.”
“C-Customer… no, m-ma’am,...
2025-01-11 22:55:04 +0000 UTC View PostThe Starskiff docked at the Eastern Harbor of Cloudford, where the moisture in the air hadn’t yet dissipated. Apart from Fu Xuan, who maintained her composure through divination techniques, the rest of the group had damp faces from the breeze.
This was especially true for March 7 and Stelle, who, taking their first ride on a Starskiff, were utterly fascinated, constantly sticking their ...
2025-01-11 22:50:15 +0000 UTC View PostThe adeptus was not particularly large in stature, yet his presence radiated an aura of reverence and power.
The Traveler furrowed her brow, swiftly pulling out the Sigil of Permission and holding it out for him to inspect.
The adeptus paused, his expression briefly shifting to one of surprise before he sighed in recognition. “A Sigil of Permission? …It has been many years ...
2025-01-11 22:49:10 +0000 UTC View Post“This is where Mr. Zhongli’s expertise comes into play,” Childe Tartaglia said with a sly grin, shifting the focus to Zhongli, who had been silent for a while. “He’s the real expert on Liyue’s mysteries.”
Zhongli set his teacup down, took a moment to ponder, and replied, “Not an expert—just someone who happens to know a few things worth knowing.”
“Hmm… as for...
2025-01-11 22:49:07 +0000 UTC View Post“Hmm…”
Seeing Zhongli deep in thought, Paimon crossed her arms and stroked her chin in an exaggerated imitation of him. “Even Paimon has never heard of a name like that before.”
Zhongli, unfazed, shifted the conversation to another topic.
“The most curious part,” he began, spreading his hands, his gaze landing on the Traveler, “is that the shrine maiden didn’...
2025-01-11 22:49:02 +0000 UTC View PostTartaglia’s eyes scanned his surroundings, searching for a way to turn the situation to his advantage.
Before long, his gaze settled on the young woman chatting with Zhongli nearby.
He paused, searching his memory for any information about her appearance.
It didn’t take him long to recall.
Oh, isn’t she the one from the legends?
The traveler from...
2025-01-11 22:48:59 +0000 UTC View PostWith Ningguang’s declaration of "The Geo Archon has been assassinated," the entire Liyue Harbor descended into chaos.
Some rushed forward, desperate to see if the fallen body on the ground was truly their Archon.
Others, having seen the scene clearly, were overcome with terror and instinctively retreated.
Some dropped to their knees, wailing in anguish.
Still, others d...
2025-01-11 22:48:55 +0000 UTC View Post“Damn it! What are these Mondstadt people up to?”
Rosalyne yanked the curtains open, her face filled with irritation as she glared at the two women standing below.
The younger of the two glanced upward, meeting Rosalyne’s gaze fearlessly.
“Don’t do anything reckless.”
Tartaglia entered the room, closing the door behind him before firmly drawing the curtains s...
2025-01-11 22:48:49 +0000 UTC View PostThe Knights of Favonius busied themselves with preparations, while Gu Sanqiu sat idly in his place, glancing at Diluc, who was meticulously wiping down his greatsword.
This time, Master Diluc had foregone the standard-issue Favonius Greatsword for his crimson-bladed weapon, waiting in quiet anticipation for their departure.
“You’re really going, huh?”
Gu Sanqiu stood, ca...
2025-01-11 22:48:29 +0000 UTC View Post“Defense and counterattack.”
Jean’s expression grew solemn. “Has it really come to this?”
“These creatures can only be dealt with by the Knights of Favonius. Ordinary adventurers simply won’t suffice.”
Kaeya’s tone remained sharp. “If we let them keep summoning those bizarre monsters, soon the entire mountain will be crawling with them. At that point, all w...
2025-01-11 22:48:18 +0000 UTC View Post“Tsk, it seems the situation is far worse than I anticipated.”
Gu Sanqiu propped the two up, pulling out two bottles of green-glowing liquid and splashing them over the Ice and Fire brothers.
“This is emergency treatment. It might hurt a bit, so bear with it.”
Ignoring their grimacing faces, Gu Sanqiu used the power of elemental energy to conjure wings, pushing their s...
2025-01-11 22:47:56 +0000 UTC View Post“Put the blade to your neck…”
La Signora frowned. “Forget it. This is Mondstadt. Even if that lunatic is as terrifying as you claim, his influence wouldn’t reach this far.”
“Well, well, a convoy from the Fatui? What a stroke of luck.”
A slightly flippant voice sounded near the carriage. Hearing it, Tartaglia and the Signora's expressions changed immediately. 2025-01-11 22:47:36 +0000 UTC View Post
Before long, their journey concluded, and Luo Qing, Lumine, and the others returned to the Court of Fontaine.
For reasons she couldn’t quite articulate, Charlotte began keeping a slight distance from Luo Qing on the way back.
Though there had been no issue with casual brushes before, now it seemed like even the briefest contact made her wary, as if Luo Qing might devour her whole....
2025-01-11 22:47:25 +0000 UTC View PostLuo Qing lightly tapped the tip of his foot against the ground and leapt from the cliff, landing in front of Elynas’s heart.
He placed his hand on the massive stone, closed his eyes, and focused his intent to sense any trace of life within.
But the heart, which had long since died, showed no signs of vitality. It truly seemed like nothing more than a giant stone shaped like a hear...
2025-01-11 22:47:21 +0000 UTC View PostThe next day, at dawn, the group set off early.
Since Lumine had met Luo Qing, this was the first time she’d seen him so anxious.
Last night, when she mentioned returning to the Court of Fontaine, he had even shamelessly threatened to cling to her leg to stop her from leaving.
Considering they were old friends—and Luo Qing had once saved her life from Scaramouche (even tho...
2025-01-11 22:46:33 +0000 UTC View Post"Let’s not talk about that for now..."
Luo Qing waved his hand dismissively and continued, "What are you two doing here?"
As a protagonist of the story himself, he was well aware that Lumine showing up anywhere typically signaled the onset of some major plot development.
And now, here she was, atop the remains of Elynas in the Glaze Crystal region.
Could it be she was ...
2025-01-11 22:46:29 +0000 UTC View Post"Hmm?"
Hearing that familiar voice, Luo Qing suddenly felt a twinge of confusion in his heart.
He followed the sound and saw Lumine and Paimon hurrying toward him, their eyes filled with urgency.
"Lumine?"
Luo Qing subconsciously loosened his grip.
The Hilichurl Ranger pinned against the stone wall fell to the ground, gasping for air.
The next moment, a pale ...
2025-01-11 22:46:16 +0000 UTC View PostThe night in Inazuma City was unusually serene.
Ren lay on the ground, gazing up at the sky.
He thought back on his many encounters with the sharp-tongued shrine maiden.
Despite himself, the corners of his mouth lifted into a faint smile.
The gentle night breeze carried the soft glow of the moon, shrouding everything in a calm stillness.
After all, this was the nat...
2025-01-11 22:46:11 +0000 UTC View Post"Tenshukaku."
Ren muttered the name unconsciously.
It was the residence of Inazuma's Archon, the Raiden Shogun.
It was also the seat of the nation’s highest authority.
To go there was to tread a path of no return.
"..."
Ren's gaze remained fixed on the cold figure walking away.
Under the moonlight, Mei's violet hair flowed in the breeze, faint streaks...
2025-01-11 22:46:03 +0000 UTC View PostThe moonlit courtyard was eerily quiet.
A man and a woman stood there in an unusual, awkward posture.
And they had been like this for quite some time.
Finally, someone couldn’t take it anymore.
From the shadows in the distance, a member of the Fatui assassination squad crept forward.
"Captain, what are they doing?"
He squinted, his eyes bloodshot from the l...
2025-01-11 22:45:59 +0000 UTC View Post