After the group finished their tour of the Golden Forest’s throne hall, Dan Heng approached Nahida, his expression neutral but his thoughts clearly preoccupied.
Although Nahida’s youthful appearance seemed to make her less of a concern compared to Stelle, Dan Heng couldn’t shake the feeling that the real danger lay in what seemed harmless. After all, a hunter sometimes takes the gui...
2024-12-09 21:34:20 +0000 UTC View PostAfter the “misleading embrace,” the elven queen let Nahida go with an ambiguous smile.
Though her gaze remained warm and intense, she refrained from any further physical contact.
Nahida, however, instinctively stepped back, nearly retreating behind her companions. No matter her form or demeanor, she had no defense against the overwhelming presence of a woman so mature and matern...
2024-12-09 21:34:16 +0000 UTC View Post“Not joining the celebration?”
Nahida asked in a deliberately oblivious tone.
“...”
As she had expected, Mimiya fell into a heavy silence, eventually turning her face away as if sulking, refusing to meet her gaze.
Already understanding what weighed on the girl’s heart, the elven princess—amused by the opportunity to tease her—let out a soft chuckle.
...
2024-12-09 21:34:13 +0000 UTC View PostThe castle’s spire was torn apart by the raging hurricane, leaving its entire structure precariously unstable.
Fortunately, under Venti’s careful control, disasters such as breached dams were narrowly avoided. Those in the castle’s middle levels only felt the tremors, akin to the heavens trembling and the earth shaking.
It was as though the sky was on the verge of collapse—y...
2024-12-09 21:34:09 +0000 UTC View PostThe deep purple glow of the Gnosis shimmered in Luo Qing's hand for a few moments before vanishing completely.
Technically, it was Ei’s spoils of war.
But given the relationship between him and Ei, distinctions like “yours” and “mine” hardly mattered. What was hers was his, and what was his was hers—there was no difference.
Storing the Gnosis into his system invent...
2024-12-09 21:34:05 +0000 UTC View Post“You...”
Scaramouche’s pupils dilated as disbelief flashed across his face.
That woman!
It was her!
Why was she here in Sumeru?!
In mere seconds, the newly ascended god pieced together a plausible explanation in his mind.
Someone must have drawn that woman out of Inazuma and hidden her in Sumeru City, all for this moment...
That someo...
2024-12-09 21:34:01 +0000 UTC View PostBefore the colossal Shouki no Kami, Lumine and her group were as insignificant as ants, seemingly crushable with a single step.
The forces of wind and lightning gathered in Scaramouche’s hands, their deafening roar echoing throughout the workshop as he hurled them toward Lumine’s position.
The next moment, wind and lightning struck.
A cloud of dust billowed across the plaz...
2024-12-09 21:33:57 +0000 UTC View PostNot long after Lumine and her group entered the workshop, a figure in deep violet slowly strolled along the riverbank.
“General,” Igor greeted respectfully with a slight bow, wisely excusing himself from the scene.
Ei nodded politely in response, then walked up to Luo Qing. Her expression held a trace of irritation.
“Well, that was fast,” Luo Qing said cheerfully, patt...
2024-12-09 21:33:53 +0000 UTC View PostWhile waiting for Ei to arrive, Luo Qing found himself with idle time and shifted his consciousness into the virtual network.
At that moment, Lumine and Paimon had just reached the Sanctuary of Surasthana to meet with Nahida. They seemed to be discussing something. Luo Qing, having a general understanding of their topic, didn’t linger there. Instead, with a slight shift of intent, he di...
2024-12-09 21:33:49 +0000 UTC View Post"So, this is precisely why the two of us have come to visit you."
Sitting across from Gu Sanqiu, Kazuha and his companion were poised with tea steaming gently between them.
"Lord Ryukai, we hope you can represent a portion of the samurai by delivering our intentions to the Shogunate, perhaps even to Tenshukaku itself!"
Gu Sanqiu gazed at the two men before him, a long-lost sen...
2024-12-09 21:33:45 +0000 UTC View PostRecently, life remained relatively peaceful for the common folk of Inazuma, aside from the sudden implementation and rapid expansion of the conscription and selection order across the region.
But not everyone saw it that way.
For ordinary wandering samurai, the prospect of a life of luxury and comfort was enticing.
For those with Visions, however, the promise of legitimate own...
2024-12-09 21:33:41 +0000 UTC View Post"If I were to use the power of the Vision, my lord, could you predict what would happen next?"
Gu Sanqiu shook his head. "First of all, you wouldn’t remain in your current role for long. As a newcomer who just received a Vision, you’d likely be sent for internal training or something similar."
"Besides, you’re someone with a clean background. There’ll definitely be people tr...
2024-12-09 21:33:38 +0000 UTC View Post"Bringing me a gift?"
Gu Sanqiu gestured toward the group of people he had just beaten to the ground.
"You’re not saying these guys are supposed to be my subordinates, are you? I don’t need lackeys this useless. They’d just be more trouble than they’re worth."
"Uh, while they aren’t part of the gift, I must say this in their defense: my companions aren’t weak. It...
2024-12-09 21:33:34 +0000 UTC View Post"Take care on your way back; the slopes of Yashiori Mountain are steep. Please be cautious."
Steep?
If I jump down right now, would you believe me?
Gu Sanqiu thanked the shrine attendant who had been answering his questions. It was likely because there weren’t many visitors at the moment—normally, staff at “major attractions” like this wouldn’t bother engaging so muc...
2024-12-09 21:33:30 +0000 UTC View PostIn Teyvat, the concept of New Year or Spring Festival existed as well.
However, in the game, players typically experienced these festivities in Liyue, where the event wasn’t called the Spring Festival but the Lantern Rite Festival.
For the Traveler, however, celebrations rarely meant a break from work—they were often assigned tasks or quests during these festivals. Every Lantern...
2024-12-09 21:33:25 +0000 UTC View PostRefuse?
To be invited as a disciple by her master was an unparalleled honor, a privilege beyond ordinary people’s reach. And yet, this idiot dared to refuse?!
Did he even comprehend the weight of such an invitation? Did he have the faintest idea how rare and precious her master’s acknowledgment was?
Was this guy a pig? The kind of filthy pig that couldn...
2024-12-09 21:33:21 +0000 UTC View Post“Alright, that’s ten to zero.”
As Itto Arataki once again slammed into the ground headfirst, Kiichi Hougen called out the score with amusement.
Itto shook his woozy head and climbed to his feet.
“Ugh… Lost again. Lost again.”
“Oh? So you’re just going to admit defeat outright?” Kiichi Hougen teased with a smirk. “I figured you’d try somethi...
2024-12-09 21:33:17 +0000 UTC View PostUnder the shade of a tree, a boy with striking red oni horns atop his head and two red markings under his eyes leaned against the trunk, panting heavily.
Even someone as energetic as Itto Arataki had his limits.
He had been yelling for so long that his throat was dry, yet Sara still hadn’t shown up.
“This is weird… Could it be that the little tengu isn’t here?”
"Why would a muscle-brained fool like him even get a Vision...?"
Sara gritted her teeth in frustration, clearly perplexed.
"Well… maybe…" Kiichi Hougen crossed her arms and murmured, "because his hair is white?"
"…There's no way a god would grant a Vision just because someone's hair is white."
Kiichi Hougen initially wanted to retort, If gods were that predicta...
2024-12-09 21:33:09 +0000 UTC View Post"Let’s talk outside," Hermione said, her expression grim.
Though she had remained calm throughout the banquet, it was merely a façade—a shield to protect herself.
Inside, Hermione was on the verge of breaking. The concept of murder filled her with an overwhelming sense of evil and darkness.
Bruce didn’t push her. He nodded. “Alright, let’s go outside first.”
Sirius’s impulsive announcement reminded Kathoom of a famous line Hermione once said:
"Many great wizards have no logical reasoning skills at all. They’ll just stay stuck here forever."
She had said it during their first year, while solving Snape’s potion riddle behind the trapdoor.
It was a brutally accurate critique of the wizarding world.
Kathoom glance...
2024-12-09 21:33:02 +0000 UTC View Post“Welcome, everyone.”
From his seat at the head table, Lupin addressed the room. “Now that the banquet has begun, I think it’s time we drop any unnecessary disguises, don’t you?”
As he spoke, the large black dog, previously frozen in shock, began to shift.
Under everyone’s watchful eyes, the dog transformed into a disheveled, skeletal man.
“Sirius Black!...
2024-12-09 21:32:58 +0000 UTC View PostThe Banquet of the God of War.
When Bruce heard this name, his first thought was that Ares was at least an honest god.
By naming the banquet after himself, he spared Bruce the trouble of guessing who the mastermind was.
“Is that all?” Bruce asked Hermione to confirm.
Hermione nodded. She had shared everything she knew.
Bruce couldn’t help but...
2024-12-09 21:32:53 +0000 UTC View PostEarlier, Lupin had confidently stated that Ares recognized Bruce at first sight.
This meant that Ares not only knew of Batman but also knew that Batman's true identity was Bruce Wayne.
Otherwise, he wouldn't have recognized him.
Being a billionaire might seem impressive, but to a god, it was no more significant than the fleeting life of an ant.
Bruce had his suspicions. ...
2024-12-09 21:32:50 +0000 UTC View Post“Lend me your Soul Sword,” Xia Luo demanded, extending his hand.
“Alright.”
Takuya Yamashiro, battered and barely on his feet, didn’t hesitate to summon Leopardon.
"Roar!"
"Boom!"
Before Takuya could complete his move, the symbiote beast went berserk. Its massive tentacles lashed out, reducing the surrounding buildings to rubble.
“A...
2024-12-09 21:32:45 +0000 UTC View PostThe airport ruins were a chaotic scene, with massive octopus tentacles swatting away the stacked shipping containers.
"Bang! Bang! Bang!"
Flying containers hurtled like projectiles. Xia Luo raised a hand, tracing a circular motion in the air. The oncoming containers veered off course and slammed directly into the symbiote beast's face.
The damage was minimal, but the ...
2024-12-09 21:32:10 +0000 UTC View PostMeanwhile…
Following the meticulously crafted plan, Ying and her group allowed themselves to be “discovered” by Azar and were promptly thrown into the Akademiya’s solitary confinement chambers.
True to her part in the plan, Nilou appeared on schedule at the plaza, captivating the scholars with her performance. Her actions distracted Azar and prompte...
2024-12-08 01:33:56 +0000 UTC View PostOutside the Akademiya Gates
After parting ways with Luo Qing, Lumine and Paimon arrived at the Akademiya gates as planned.
As they approached, they spotted Alhaitham standing in a corner, casually holding a book. From time to time, young female scholars would approach him, attempting to strike up a conversation.
“Alhaitham, we’re here!” Paimon w...
2024-12-08 01:33:20 +0000 UTC View PostSumeru
With Ganyu and Shenhe gone, several uneventful days drifted by.
The absence of the two women left the house quieter than before. For some reason, Kamisato Ayaka hadn’t been visiting lately either.
What had once been a lively group of six was now down to just three.
Even then, Theresa and Ei spent most of their time holed up in a room to...
2024-12-08 01:33:16 +0000 UTC View PostMorning at the Kamisato Estate
The sun had just begun to rise over the sea, casting a soft glow across Inazuma. Kamisato Ayaka stirred awake in her futon, slipping into her usual homely kimono. She tied her hair neatly before quietly sliding her door open.
Her plan was simple: freshen up, then sneak off to Sumeru using her teleportation device.
As she...
2024-12-08 01:33:12 +0000 UTC View Post