But Blaine wasn’t a Gym Leader for years without facing his share of ups and downs.
Rapidash’s defeat only stunned him for a moment.
Quickly, he regained his composure and recalled Rapidash, his expression calm as he stroked his beard, smiling with renewed energy.
“For a rookie Trainer, you’re really impressive.”
“However… if you think you can beat me with ...
2024-11-30 20:10:48 +0000 UTC View PostFrom his years of experience, Blaine could tell that the Aerodactyl before him was far from ordinary.
Modern Aerodactyls are generally revived from DNA in the mysterious Amber fossils. While they may look the same, they lack the raw presence of ancient Aerodactyls.
But Luo Yuan’s Aerodactyl felt different…
The aura it exuded was akin to that of a true “sky overlord,” a...
2024-11-30 20:10:44 +0000 UTC View PostThe brief weekend passed, and a new week began.
With band practice on hold, Kamigawa Saku couldn’t deliver the cosmetics to his own bandmates.
So, he decided to start by giving the sets to the members of Kessoku Band.
Plus, he’d previously promised Chihaya Anon that they’d go together to help Gotoh Hitori with her studies.
Now that he finally had the time, it was t...
2024-11-30 20:10:39 +0000 UTC View PostAfter Kamigawa Saku and Togawa Sakiko wrapped up their shopping spree and finished buying all the items on their list, they finally called it a day.
“Are you sure you don’t want them to arrange a delivery? Isn’t it inconvenient to carry all of this around?”
As they stepped out of the mall, Saku glanced at Sakiko, who was also carrying several bags, and asked with mild concer...
2024-11-30 20:10:33 +0000 UTC View Post“I want to confirm something… All the money you’re spending here—is it all from what you’ve made on Instagram?”
Watching him swipe his card yet again for another fifteen sets of cosmetics, Sakiko Togawa couldn’t resist asking.
“Yes.”
Saku Kamigawa nodded confidently.
With nearly six hundred thousand followers on Instagram, his income was more than enoug...
2024-11-30 20:10:27 +0000 UTC View PostAs the taxi pulled up in front of a high-end shopping mall, Kamigawa Saku and Togawa Sakiko stepped out together.
Walking inside, Saku glanced around at the luxury brand stores with a hint of curiosity.
It was his first time in a place like this, so he naturally took in the sights with more interest than usual.
Then, he noticed that Sakiko seemed to be doing the same, glancing...
2024-11-30 20:10:22 +0000 UTC View Post“By the way, calling you Togawa-san still feels a bit too formal, doesn’t it?”
After they stepped out of the café, Kamigawa Saku turned to look at Sakiko Togawa, who was walking beside him.
He wanted to close the distance between them a little.
And the best way to do that was to switch to a more personal way of addressing her.
“You mean…?”
Sakiko had a...
2024-11-30 20:10:16 +0000 UTC View PostAs A-Train shattered the sound barrier, the destination drew closer.
The fire had engulfed nearly the entire town, its flames licking the sky.
Even though A-Train’s heart condition had been cured, the sheer intensity of the effort left him gasping for air.
When they were almost there, Bruce ordered him to stop.
Stepping off the makeshift tow truck, Bruce untied the rop...
2024-11-30 20:09:07 +0000 UTC View PostA-Train hesitated but ultimately chose not to lash out.
Whether what he was seeing was real or not, he decided it was safer to assume it was all an illusion.
Bruce observed A-Train’s behavior with growing suspicion.
From what Huey had described, the dagger’s influence plunged people into madness, amplifying their darkest impulses.
Yet A-Train, who had been revived by...
2024-11-30 20:09:01 +0000 UTC View PostThe Deep found himself utterly cowed by Bruce’s presence.
For the first time, he realized this kid wasn’t like Starlight—easy to manipulate.
But he couldn’t back down.
If he caved now, he’d be at Bruce’s mercy forever. However, if he pushed back, there was still a slim chance of regaining control.
“You’d better rein it in, Bruce!” The Deep barked. “Do...
2024-11-30 20:08:56 +0000 UTC View Post“I’ve always looked forward to fresh blood joining the Seven, but this might be a little too fresh.”
Queen Maeve walked through Vought International’s halls with Bruce by her side.
Her smile was warm and approachable, effortlessly winning favor—a testament to the charisma of a veteran Vought superhero.
She led Bruce to an observation room and gestured t...
2024-11-30 20:08:52 +0000 UTC View PostAt this moment, what was happening online wasn’t a mere vote—it was a full-blown war.
The other candidates had long been overshadowed.
Now, the internet was divided into two factions: Team Starlight and Team Bruce.
Even public figures were being bombarded with questions, forced to choose between Starlight and Bruce.
What could they say? Most either played dead or sta...
2024-11-30 20:08:47 +0000 UTC View PostThe Pacific Ocean, Monster Archipelago.
Buzz~
On a rocky shore, a magical spark burst into a glowing portal as Xia Luo and Peni Parker stepped onto the island.
“Your magical teleportation is really convenient,” Peni commented, then added with a smirk, “but it seems kind of overused.”
She was thinking of the mysterious figure fro...
2024-11-30 20:08:43 +0000 UTC View PostNot long after, the logistics personnel from Oscorp arrived on-site to handle the follow-up procedures.
Along with them came a swarm of reporters crowding the vicinity.
“Sorry, this area is sealed off. You can’t enter,” said one of the on-site staff, blocking their path.
Despite being stopped, the reporters jostled each other in an attempt to capture footage of the scene...
2024-11-30 20:08:38 +0000 UTC View PostGu Sanqiu watched the little fox return to its group. It wasn’t that he was unwilling to escort it himself—he had already pinpointed their habitat from the map.
The foxes’ den was near an abandoned shrine, which happened to be one of the key locations in the Sacred Sakura Cleansing Ritual. Gu Sanqiu would have to be out of his mind to head there now.
If he ran into anyone sign...
2024-11-30 20:08:34 +0000 UTC View Post“Yip, yip—”
Gu Sanqiu finished bandaging the fox’s wound and lightly patted its head.
“There we go. I’m not sure if you can understand me, but it’s best if you stay still and rest. Don’t try to ‘walk it off.’ If the wound starts bleeding again, that’ll be a real problem.”
The little fox stood on three legs, its injured hind leg raised off the ground. Th...
2024-11-30 20:08:30 +0000 UTC View PostThe sky grew darker as evening settled in. Once again, Gu Sanqiu, stubborn as ever, chose to settle down under a large tree in the open, preparing to roast some meat for dinner.
Ordinarily, the sensible choice would have been to find a place that offered shelter from the wind and rain, preferably near a human settlement.
But he had no intention of going anywhere near other people. T...
2024-11-30 20:08:26 +0000 UTC View Post“Chief, are we really just letting him leave like that?”
The next day, after cheerfully bidding farewell to the children, Gu Sanqiu placed his left hand on the hilt of his blade, slung the supplies he had traded for over his shoulder with his right, and departed Konda Village, heading toward Byakko Plain.
“What else would you suggest? Do you have a better idea?”
Konda ...
2024-11-30 20:08:22 +0000 UTC View Post“Excuse me, young man. Could you tell me where your village chief is?”
Gu Sanqiu had arrived in Konda Village and greeted a boy sitting under a tree, his nose running.
“Huh? You’re an outsider?”
The boy looked up, tears still visible on his face.
“That’s right. I’m here to speak with your village chief about something.”
Gu Sanqiu walked over and s...
2024-11-30 20:08:17 +0000 UTC View Post“What… what favor?”
Nahida averted her eyes shyly under Luo Qing’s direct gaze.
“Help me activate my canned knowledge extraction device! Please!” Luo Qing said earnestly.
“Huh...?” Nahida tilted her head in confusion.
“Luo Qing, you want to extract things from this dream into canned knowledge?”
“Exactly. I want to give it a try.”
“Hm...
2024-11-30 20:08:13 +0000 UTC View Post“Hmm?”
Luo Qing glanced at the canned knowledge in his hand, then at Theresa, whose face was flushed red, her knees pressed tightly together.
He had a pretty good idea of what was in it…
But to confirm, he’d have to inspect it himself.
After a few moments of hesitation, he began absorbing the knowledge.
In the blink of an eye, vivid scenes flooded his mind....
2024-11-30 20:08:08 +0000 UTC View PostNightfall, Inside the Inn
After spending some time resting in the inn during the afternoon, Luo Qing went out to wander around Port Ormos.
He wanted to see if he could bump into Alhaitham or other familiar faces—perhaps to foster some camaraderie (and collect more frustration points).
Although the system backend still generated frustration ...
2024-11-30 20:08:04 +0000 UTC View Post“So, you’re saying you can get it, right?”
Luo Qing’s voice was calm. He had a wealth of knowledge from his previous life, and if combined with the real-world dreams he experienced, extracting and utilizing this knowledge could prove immensely useful.
“I can, of course, but the price...”
Dori rubbed her hands together eagerly. The device for extracting canned knowl...
2024-11-30 20:08:00 +0000 UTC View PostPort Ormos
Under Luo Qing's time-efficient, full-speed travel, it took exactly a day to arrive at Port Ormos.
As Sumeru’s largest port, Port Ormos handled all sea trade connected to Sumeru, making it a hub bustling with foreign merchants—far more than the city of Sumeru itself.
However, due to the port’s distance from Sumeru City, its law enforc...
2024-11-30 20:07:55 +0000 UTC View PostAs they bid farewell to Asta, Venti’s phone chimed with a crisp ding.
He pulled it out and, unsurprisingly, saw a message from a certain impatient “little girl.”
Herta: Hey, Venti, right? It’s me, Herta. When are you getting here? I’m dying of boredom waiting for you.
Herta: Get to my office immediately. ...
Herta circled around Stelle, her sharp gaze scanning her from head to toe. Occasionally, she nodded, her face alight with satisfaction.
“Hmm-hmm, remarkable. To restrain an inactive stellaron and spare the Azure Star from disaster, I built an entire space station..."
“But someone managed to do it using nothing more than this little one’s body—how is that even possible?” 2024-11-29 17:43:18 +0000 UTC View Post
...Consciousness began to return.
Although faint remnants of pain lingered in her body, it was nothing more than phantom sensations etched into her nerves. The true agony had long since faded.
Stelle could feel her control over her body gradually returning, and a blurry figure cloaked in green came into view.
“Hehe, looks like you’re awake.”
“Ugh…” Stelle’s...
2024-11-29 17:43:15 +0000 UTC View PostViolent tremors and shocks rippled through the entire space station.
In the main control cabin, Asta’s face turned pale. Despite issuing orderly commands two systems ago and entrusting the Astral Express crew with rescuing the staff, she hadn’t anticipated the situation escalating to this extent.
It wasn’t the material loss to the station that concerned her—such damages coul...
2024-11-29 17:43:11 +0000 UTC View PostDrowsy yet lucid. She could hear voices around her, yet her consciousness remained trapped beneath a murky surface, as if something was dragging her down.
Wake up…
Or something terrible will happen.
A frown appeared unconsciously on Stelle’s face.
Her body, now the vessel for her trapped mind, didn’t shy away from displaying the struggle outwardly.
Kafka glan...
2024-11-29 17:43:07 +0000 UTC View PostThick smoke spiraled into the sky, with crimson flames and radiant purple lightning interweaving in a chaotic display.
Roughly a third of the mountain had collapsed, reduced to a mound of rubble.
Everything inside the cave—the traces left by the Abyss Mages, the Hilichurls, and even Kiichi herself—had been buried beneath the debris.
Of course, Kiichi wasn’t the type to p...
2024-11-29 17:43:03 +0000 UTC View Post