“Souji, why don’t you and Ayase join us?”
It was Arisuin Nagi, now quite familiar with Okita, who extended the invitation.
After a bit of chatting, they discovered their destinations were the same.
Just a few stops away by train was a popular shopping mall.
Okita and Ayase had already planned to visit, hoping to look around and decide what to do from there. Meanwhi...
2024-11-17 20:00:04 +0000 UTC View PostToday’s weather was just perfect—the kind that practically called for a day out.
Finally released from the infirmary, Okita Souji seized the opportunity and invited Ayase Ayatsuji to go out with her.
But as they passed the front gates of Hagun Academy, they noticed something odd about the atmosphere.
“Well, isn’t this surprising. I never thought someone as noble as Pri...
2024-11-17 19:59:59 +0000 UTC View PostOkita Souji and Ayase Ayatsuji were having a perfectly harmonious time as Ayase offered her fruit, but they weren’t the only ones in the room.
“Hmph! How can you just ignore your dear teacher like this? Here you are, flirting away without a care in the world. I could use some fruit too, you know! Sob…”
“Yeah, well, this fruit was a gift from my roommate, so I...
2024-11-17 19:59:55 +0000 UTC View PostYuuri Oreki was in high spirits.
Despite the embarrassing incident of coughing up blood in front of her class, collapsing, and being escorted to the infirmary by her students, Yuuri was still in a cheerful mood.
One reason was the start of the “Seven Stars Sword Art Representative Battle,” which gave many students with low stats but great potential a chance to prove themselves. ...
2024-11-17 19:59:51 +0000 UTC View Post“Welcome, new students! I’m your homeroom teacher, Yuuri Oreki…”
Though her words were enthusiastic, her voice sounded drained and exhausted. She had an attractive face, but it was completely bloodless, with dark, heavy circles under her eyes, giving her the look of a fragile beauty who seemed ready to faint—or even cough up blood—at any moment.
And yet, for some reason,...
2024-11-17 19:59:47 +0000 UTC View Post"Don't leave me hanging like this! It's rare for me to still be awake at this hour. If you leave, you’re expecting me to just go back and sleep?"
Tartaglia glanced at Gu Sanqiu, his expression flat.
"And what? You usually have someone to keep you company when you sleep? Want me to call a professional or two to help out?"
"Not necessary. Most people wouldn’t even make it pa...
2024-11-17 19:59:43 +0000 UTC View Post“This thing is a Vision, not some bead bracelet or walnut. There’s no way it could develop a patina from centuries of handling by my ancestors.”
Gu Sanqiu frowned, running his fingers over the gemstone. The feedback from touching it made it abundantly clear just how different a Delusion felt compared to a Vision.
“Still… I really want to know how to use this thing.”
<... 2024-11-17 19:59:37 +0000 UTC View Post“Respect me?”
Gu Sanqiu glanced at the Fatui members thoughtfully.
“So… does that mean you’re usually the type to act like you’re above everyone else?”
“Not exactly,” one of the Fatui members clarified. “These are orders directly from the Harbinger, instructing us to approach you with an attitude of utmost respect—far beyond our standard level of...
2024-11-17 19:59:33 +0000 UTC View Post“Ugh, I knew it! She called you here, didn’t she?”
Gu Sanqiu rolled his eyes dramatically. “Here I was hoping for some touching scene where my ever-diligent elder sister finally remembered her poor, lonesome younger brother. Guess not.”
“Come now, you’re an adult. Stop sulking,” Ningguang said with a soft smile.
“By the way, how do you plan to design that amu...
2024-11-17 19:59:29 +0000 UTC View PostGu Sanqiu strolled out of Northland Bank with an air of nonchalance, casually grabbing a handful of candies meant for VIP clients. Once outside, he distributed the treats to a group of children, earning cheerful giggles and thanks.
As for whether revealing his plans for the Stone Gate area to Childe might lead to complications?
Impossible. Even if Childe tried to meddle in those mur...
2024-11-17 19:59:25 +0000 UTC View Post“Everyone, stop arguing and follow my lead!”
At Xia Luo’s command, the six spider clones unleashed a barrage of webbing, enveloping Karun in a cocoon of silk.
Inside the writhing mass, Karun let out a furious roar, his totemic energy dissolving the restraints at an alarming rate.
Before he could break free, a dazzling streak of light descended like a meteor.
Bo...
2024-11-17 19:59:20 +0000 UTC View PostWhizz!
Roar!
Steel beams shot through the air as Sergei let out a beastly roar. An invisible shockwave rippled outward, halting the incoming projectiles for a brief moment.
The next second, Sergei’s immense strength shattered the iron cage around him in a violent burst.
“Die!”
With a thunderous punch, he sent the remaining steel rods flying,...
2024-11-17 19:59:16 +0000 UTC View PostAt a roadside café, surrounded by curious onlookers, Quentin Beck and Xia Luo signed a contract.
“Thank you, Spider-Man. I promise to work hard and not let you down,” Quentin said, his face alight with excitement as he held the signed document.
However, the attention from the surrounding crowd soon made him uneasy.
Looking at Spider-Man, he whispered, “Isn’t this a bi...
2024-11-17 19:59:11 +0000 UTC View PostAn invisible energy field suddenly enveloped Xia Luo.
Susan, now fully dressed, smiled as she maintained her energy shield. "Do we get an extra ten points for capturing the criminal?"
"Of course."
Xia Luo shrugged. "My character is just an average superpowered individual. I can’t break free from your energy shield. But it seems like you overlooked something."
"What?" 2024-11-17 19:59:07 +0000 UTC View Post
Xia Luo's eyes widened slightly. "So, this thing really exists?"
"Seems like you already knew," Carter remarked, shaking her head. "Through some... particular channels, I learned about S.W.O.R.D."
She rose, walked to the floor-to-ceiling window, and gazed at the agents bustling below before continuing.
"Initially, S.H.I.E.L.D.’s mandate didn’t include handling major incide...
2024-11-17 19:59:00 +0000 UTC View Post"Suren, I didn’t expect to find you here, of all places."
Raising an eyebrow, Suren smirked. "I heard you were out with Lady Artemis, chasing down souls along the Styx."
"..."
We’re still friends—just don’t bring up the Styx.
Atalanta's expression twitched ever so slightly at the mention of those grueling days of relentless work that she preferred to leave in the...
2024-11-16 21:08:57 +0000 UTC View PostSuren sat alone atop the golden throne, his eyes empty as they gazed at the starry sky. But his gaze wasn’t drawn by awe for its beauty; rather, it reflected his introspection, a yearning for something beyond the stars.
He had suppressed all desires during his first iteration. Yet, the endless, beginningless nature of his cravings gnawed at him. To relinquish them completely would leave...
2024-11-16 21:04:54 +0000 UTC View Post[Seed of Rebirth: Repairs fragmented souls and reshapes the body. The restored body will not regain previous strength, limited to the power level of an ordinary human.]
[PS: Has a one-year cooldown after use.]
"Why do I keep getting these life-saving items?" Luo Qing muttered as he read the system's description of the new item.
With the system's quirky nature, anything it gave...
2024-11-16 20:56:43 +0000 UTC View PostIn the Plane of Euthymia...
Sensing a familiar presence, Ei slowly put down the light novel she was reading.
In front of her, the Raiden Shogun—identical in appearance—approached, her gaze sweeping disdainfully over the fully packed bookshelves of light novels scattered around the floor.
"What is it?" the Raiden Shogun asked coolly.
Typically, as a puppet, she rarely...
2024-11-16 20:56:39 +0000 UTC View PostThe sudden arrival of The Crux’s mercenaries instantly shifted the tide of the battle.
With their involvement, the previously struggling resistance forces were reinvigorated, launching a fierce counterattack against the Shogunate forces.
The Crux, known for years of fighting sea monsters and pirates on the high seas, displayed combat skills that were on par with the Shogunate's so...
2024-11-16 20:56:35 +0000 UTC View PostLuo Qing chuckled lightly, standing next to Kujou Sara.
His eyes were fixed on the Resistance camp in the distance, a hint of amusement in his tone.
“They're getting really cocky over there. Lady Kujou, how are you holding back? If it were me, I’d have already led the charge to wipe them out.”
“...”
【+1 Frustration Value from Kujou Sara】
Kujou Sara’...
2024-11-16 20:56:31 +0000 UTC View PostMorning arrived.
The scent of sakura lingered in the air as Luo Qing slowly opened his eyes.
Just like the night before, the Raiden Shogun’s ample chest still dominated his line of sight, blocking out almost everything else. A slight tilt of his head would have him crashing right into it (a phenomenon commonly known as “milk collision”).
“You’re awake?” 2024-11-16 20:56:27 +0000 UTC View Post
Half a month had passed without any trouble.
Late at night, after Harry’s birthday party, Xia Luo cruised through the streets on his old motorcycle.
“Vroom~”
The engine roared, echoing through darkened alleyways, as a shadow emerged from the depths, watching Xia Luo’s back. The figure raised a communicator to his mouth.
“He’s here. If we capture Xia Luo Parke...
2024-11-16 20:56:21 +0000 UTC View PostThree minutes later…
Just as his body finished regenerating, Wade swung open the door with a satisfied grin.
“Thanks for watching over me. I’m officially in ‘sage mode’ now,” he said.
Xia Luo’s eye twitched, glancing him over. “You even managed to patch up your suit?”
“Yup! Quick, huh?”
“Not exactly something to brag about.”
“Catch him!!”
“Where is he? I can’t see him; he’s too fast!”
“There, on the left!”
A team of agents sprang into action as Coulson, wielding a scanner, tracked a target near the edge of the island’s airstrip.
Boom!
One of the aircraft began to ascend, only to wobble and crash down seconds later.
Pop-pop...
Sparks erupt...
2024-11-16 20:55:47 +0000 UTC View PostFloating Island.
Inside Carter’s Office.
Buzz…
Magical sparks flickered as Xia Luo stepped through the portal, smoothly sidestepping a shield hurtling toward him.
“Captain Carter, you’re feisty tonight,” he teased.
Carter’s face remained impassive. “I can tolerate you not using the front door, but not even k...
2024-11-16 20:54:55 +0000 UTC View PostXia Luo picked up the dragon bone fossil from the ground. “I’m confiscating this.”
“No!”
Wade clutched his face, the whites of his eyes widening dramatically.
“Don’t do this to me, please! For the love I have for you, give it back!” he cried, pounding his chest in over-the-top heartbreak.
Xia Luo’s eye twitched. “You weren’t using this to, uh, fix T...
2024-11-16 20:53:48 +0000 UTC View PostAfter cheering on Gotoh Hitori, Kamigawa Saku continued, "You’ve worked hard these past few days. Tomorrow, you can finally take a break."
"Really?"
Upon hearing this, Gotoh Hitori lit up with delight.
Playing guitar here, having both Kamigawa Saku and Nijika Ijichi around helped her feel a bit less nervous.
But despite that, she couldn’t quite shake the deep-seated ...
2024-11-16 20:53:32 +0000 UTC View Post“So, here’s the thing…”
Sitting with everyone else, Nijika Ijichi explained the situation.
“When it comes to managing social media, he’s got real expertise,” Shiina Taki commented matter-of-factly.
Meanwhile, Kaname Raana didn’t seem to care much for the discussion and remained laser-focused on her matcha parfait.
“He’s got skills,” Takamatsu Tomori...
2024-11-16 20:53:26 +0000 UTC View PostThe next morning...
“Good morning,” Kamigawa Saku greeted as he stood up from the couch in the apartment lobby. He spotted Nagasaki Soyo stepping out of the elevator with her bass case over her shoulder.
Since they were both headed to the rehearsal studio today, they’d decided to go together as neighbors.
“Good morning. Sorry to keep you waiting,” Soyo said, quickeni...
2024-11-16 20:53:19 +0000 UTC View Post