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Godfather Owl: Guardian of Batman [138]

Homelander’s pride was unshakable.

Only a day ago, Butcher had managed to wound him—just barely. But since emerging from his cocoon of Nth metal, he considered himself reborn.

His abilities had grown to unimaginable heights, making him believe he was above all mortals.

And now, a black bat dared to challenge him? It was the ultimate blasphemy.

How could a human even ...

Godfather Owl: Guardian of Batman [137]

"There’s nothing to be embarrassed about," Bruce said with a shake of his head. "It’s a completely normal thought."

Homelander’s eyes lit up. "So you also—"

"I don’t," Bruce interrupted flatly, cutting him off.

Then he added, "Let’s go. Your Joker persona is probably waiting at the tallest building in the city."

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Godfather Owl: Guardian of Batman [136]

The first to step into the room was Queen Maeve.

"Bruce, are you okay?"

She was genuinely concerned about Bruce's state of mind; he seemed... off.

Approaching him, she asked, "You look like you're under a lot of pressure."

"How could I be, Maeve?"

Bruce responded with a clear and innocent smile. "As long as I get to see you every day, no amount of stress can stick ...

Godfather Owl: Guardian of Batman [135]

Zur-En-Arrh.

The name had its origins in a childhood conversation between Bruce and his father, just before entering Crime Alley.

That day, young Bruce had asked his father:

“Why can’t I be Zorro?”

Thomas had answered with grave sincerity:

“I’m not sure Gotham would welcome a masked man who takes the law into his own hands.

“The u...

Godfather Owl: Guardian of Batman [134]

In the real world.

Kathoom flew toward the villa, carrying Bruce’s unconscious body.

Humming a familiar tune from his past life, he softly sang, “The world’s greatest treasure is a mother’s love…”

Upon arriving, Kathoom casually dropped Bruce onto the sofa.

The young vigilante remained motionless, his eyes tightly shut, showing no si...

Godfather Owl: Guardian of Batman [133]

In an instant, the surroundings shifted.

Gotham and Wayne Manor disappeared, replaced by the sterile interior of a laboratory.

Everything from before had been an isolated fragment of a dream, deliberately constructed by Martha.

At its core, they were still inside Homelander’s mental domain.

Martha shed her disguise completely now.

Her pale skin, green hair, and g...

Godfather Owl: Guardian of Batman [132]

Due to the soul contract in place, the only human capable of understanding Kathoom’s speech should have been Bruce.

But now, Martha could communicate fluently with the owl, which could only mean one thing—the situation was worse than expected.

Martha had completely taken control of Bruce’s consciousness.

Even so, Kathoom showed no signs of worry. After Martha left, he fl...

Godfather Owl: Guardian of Batman [131]

“Homelander has gone mad!”

Bruce stared at the screen, his hands trembling.

The fall of Queens, broadcast moments ago, had played out before his very eyes.

The laser beams raining from the sky were unmistakably Homelander’s doing.

He’s not even pretending anymore, is he?

“We can’t hesitate any longer!”

Bruce made the call immediately. “Homelan...

This Trainee Fatui Harbinger is Too Unreliable [253]

Of course, Luo Qing hadn’t expected a few words to inspire Nahida to rise up against the Akademiya immediately.

As much as he enjoyed teasing her, he wouldn’t actually harm Sumeru’s citizens just to force her hand.

If I ever tried something that extreme, she’d probably erase me from existence via the World Tree.

Watching her fall silent, Luo Qing decided not t...

This Trainee Fatui Harbinger is Too Unreliable [252]

After dealing with Azar, Luo Qing’s consciousness returned to the dreamscape.

By now, the dream had looped countless times. Lumine and Paimon had started noticing the repetitive cycles and, with Nahida’s subtle guidance, began piecing together the truth of the dream.

Unlike the others trapped in the dream, Nahida existed outside its constraints. Her consciousness functioned like...

This Trainee Fatui Harbinger is Too Unreliable [251]

It was moments like these that made Luo Qing appreciate Makoto even more.

Her timely intervention to get Ayaka to leave had him feeling so moved, he nearly teared up.

Did I save the universe in my past life to deserve someone so kind and capable?

But then Makoto had once casually mentioned that there were three more women just like her.

Tsk...

Onc...

This Trainee Fatui Harbinger is Too Unreliable [250]

“Master...”

When Luo Qing didn’t respond, Theresa couldn’t hold back any longer. Her hands clasped around his neck, and she leaned in to kiss him.

In the darkened living room, the two on the sofa moved closer together under the shared blanket, their intimacy palpable.

“Master...”

After a moment of kissing, Theresa, her face flushed, pulled back slightly and b...

This Trainee Fatui Harbinger is Too Unreliable [249]

Under everyone’s watchful eyes, Azar suddenly launched into a bizarre and highly exaggerated dance.

Not only did he dance, but he also added his own vocal accompaniment, much to the bewilderment of Nilou, who stood frozen onstage.

Last time the Akademiya interrupted her performance, they had been rude enough to relieve themselves on the stage. She had to scrub it repeatedly to get...

This Trainee Fatui Harbinger is Too Unreliable [248]

Upon entering the theater, Luo Qing scanned the seats and immediately spotted Makoto and the other women already seated in the front row. They waved at him enthusiastically, a spot saved just for him in the very center.

To his left and right sat three women each, with Makoto and Theresa flanking him. It was clear that Makoto had taken a particular liking to Theresa, her "first little sist...

This Trainee Fatui Harbinger is Too Unreliable [247]

Ganyu and the others also noticed Lumine and Paimon.

Since Ganyu and Shenhe had originally come to Sumeru with Lumine, they didn’t feel awkward or embarrassed in her presence.

Kamisato Ayaka and Ei, however, were a different story.

Ayaka had secretly slipped away from Inazuma, leaving all her responsibilities in the hands of Yae Miko. Ei had likewise fibbed to her brother ab...

This Trainee Fatui Harbinger is Too Unreliable [246]

A Few Days Later – Sabzeruz Festival Day

The Sabzeruz Festival had finally arrived. Aside from Kamisato Ayaka, Ganyu and Shenhe, along with Ei, had traveled long distances to Sumeru just to see Luo Qing. Naturally, they couldn’t leave so soon.

Moreover, with so many rivals around, they were determined to seize every opportunity to get closer to him. Eac...

Genshin Impact's Incense Burner Of Liyue [265]

“We’ll take our leave now. As for the Tenryou Commission’s request, I’ll write my report based on what I’ve seen and experienced here.”

With a serious expression, Tian Zhongji bid Gu Sanqiu farewell. What the report would ultimately contain, however, was something only the two of them could guess.

“Safe travels,” Gu Sanqiu replied flatly, before turning his gaze to a...

Genshin Impact's Incense Burner Of Liyue [264]

“Lord Longhai, your martial prowess and unyielding will are truly admirable. I, Tian Zhongji, am deeply impressed.”

Tian Zhongji sheathed his blade and bowed. “Might I ask—have you ever killed a fellow human in the wild?”

“In the wilderness, to be honest, things are far more chaotic and dangerous than you could imagine.”

Gu Sanqiu spoke slowly. “In the wild, ki...

Genshin Impact's Incense Burner Of Liyue [263]

Gu Sanqiu could swear to the old man himself that the comment he made earlier was purely offhand and held no ulterior motives—it was nothing more than a sheer coincidence.

Still, the idea that new disciples were flocking to a dojo not for swordsmanship but to gain access to a better platform and higher-level connections?

Tch, it seems this Tian Zhongji has more going on than m...