"Who wants to join in this ridiculous dance?! Luo Qing, let them go right now!"
Paimon shouted, hands on her hips, her little face flushed with frustration.
But Luo Qing remained lounging in his chair, slipping his sunglasses back on without so much as a glance her way.
"Relax, I’ll send them back in a few days. But for now, they’re still useful to me."
"Useful? You ...
2024-11-13 21:04:54 +0000 UTC View PostAt the Resistance Camp—
Lumine and Paimon had just returned from handling supply duties, arriving once more at the front lines.
But before they could even enter the camp, they heard a familiar tune echoing from the direction of Tatarasuna. It was a melody that tugged at the edges of their memories—they had heard it somewhere before.
Confused, they pushed forward, entering ...
2024-11-13 21:04:50 +0000 UTC View PostTwo, two, three, four—again!
By the end of the day, the resistance soldiers had spent nearly every waking moment either dancing to plaza music or practicing the moves. By dusk, including Gorou, every single one of them had almost been brainwashed by the relentless tunes coming from the gramophone.
Even in their sleep, they dreamed of Luo Qing’s booming voice echoing in ...
2024-11-13 21:04:46 +0000 UTC View Post“They’re from the Shogunate! Everyone, get them!”
With just a few words, Gorou had come to a conclusion.
The two people in front of him were definitely from the Shogunate—and judging by their attire, they seemed to be of some rank.
If they could capture them, it might serve as leverage in negotiations, or at the very least, they could exchange them for some of their ow...
2024-11-13 21:04:41 +0000 UTC View PostSoon, Old Man Steve held the dragon-bone fossil in his hand, but he hesitated, glancing warily at Wade, who was lounging on a web hammock nearby.
“Are you sure this is going to be okay?” Steve asked Xia Luo, his voice uncertain.
After all, he wasn’t well acquainted with Wade; going up to him and borrowing his…life force…felt more than a little awkward.
Before Xia Luo...
2024-11-13 21:04:27 +0000 UTC View Post[You have been eliminated. No revival slot awarded. Strength +1 Ton.]
[44 resets remaining. Restart?]
Restart!
Third Revival Tournament.
On the roof of the Empire State Building, beneath the antenna tower—
As soon as the countdown ended, Xia Luo dialed Carter's communicat...
2024-11-13 21:04:08 +0000 UTC View PostLizard Parker thought it over. "Actually, I think it was six arms."
Xia Luo: "..."
"So, three pairs."
Xia Luo's spirits lifted slightly—not seeing Harry’s death firsthand had left a small bit of relief in him.
Actually, not at all!
"Come on, let's go meet up with Carter in Hell's Kitchen."
"Carter?" Lizard Parker’s eyes lit up. "Yes, let’s find her ri...
2024-11-13 21:04:02 +0000 UTC View PostThe red-and-blue figure landed with a deafening crash, cracking the ground and scattering debris.
Above, the underside of the spaceship flared to life, unleashing a barrage of laser beams that rained down, engulfing Xia Luo’s silhouette.
“BOOM!!”
In an instant, the explosion swallowed Xia Luo, searing heat blasting outwards as students shrieked and scattered in fear.
... 2024-11-13 21:03:54 +0000 UTC View Post[You have received an invitation to the Resurrection Match!]
[You have entered the Resurrection Match scenario.]
[Scene: Spider-Man’s Central Universe]
[Mission 1: Join Hydra, help Hydra conquer the world. Reward: 1 Resurrection Token.]
[Mission 2: Join Spider-Man’s team, help Spi...
2024-11-13 21:03:47 +0000 UTC View Post
“My place is…”
Hitori Gotoh was about to give her home address instinctively but stopped herself at the last second.
“W-wait a second, why are you guys planning to come to my house?” she stammered. “I live two hours away by train from here!”
Kamigawa Saku began explaining carefully, “Because we’re planning to help you get comfortable with performing by taking...
2024-11-13 21:02:48 +0000 UTC View Post“Aaaah—”
Just a few seconds of eye contact, and Gotoh Hitori let out a startled cry.
Too close, far too close!
This was her first time being so near to a boy. Even though they were just speaking face-to-face, it was overwhelming.
"Looks like she’s back with us," Kamikawa Saku sighed, feeling a bit of relief now that she had at least managed to speak.
Chihay...
2024-11-13 21:02:41 +0000 UTC View PostIt was late by the time Kamigawa Saku finally returned home after talking with Nagasaki Soyo.
“That was… unexpected,” he murmured.
With the details Soyo had provided, Saku had a pretty clear picture of who Togawa Sakiko was.
When CRYCHIC was still together, Sakiko was kind and considerate, always looking out for others. Judging by Soyo’s recounting, it seemed like Soyo...
2024-11-13 21:02:35 +0000 UTC View Post“A keyboardist?”
Kamigawa Saku blinked in surprise.
“Yes. What do you think?” Nagasaki Soyo nodded earnestly.
【Agree】
【Refuse】
“It feels unnecessary. Just for Spring Shadows, do we really need a dedicated keyboardist?”
Saku admitted their version of ...
2024-11-13 21:02:29 +0000 UTC View Post【Agree】
【Refuse】
As soon as she made her offer, Saku saw options appear before him.
He was sure Nagasaki Soyo had something to discuss with him.
Otherwise, there was no reason for her to randomly ask him to walk home together.
After all, they hardly knew each other.
“Of cou...
2024-11-13 21:02:21 +0000 UTC View PostLuo Yuan remained unfazed.
As a model young man of great discipline, he wouldn’t be swayed so easily.
Sabrina raised an eyebrow in response.
“Ah~” she murmured, stretching her arms in a catlike yawn.
…
Luo Yuan: “...”
…
“Did you enjoy that?” Sabrina asked with a playful glance.
To be honest, Sabrina wasn’t as composed as she ap...
2024-11-13 21:01:46 +0000 UTC View Post[Drawing... please wait.]
[Ding! Congratulations, host, you’ve obtained ‘3% of Silph Co. Shares!’]
Luo Yuan’s eyebrow shot up.
“Silph Co. shares?”
He was taken aback.
He had always assumed his system’s lottery only yielded items directly related to Pokémon.
Who would h...
2024-11-13 21:01:35 +0000 UTC View PostAfter Luo Yuan left, Ash, Brock, and Bill remained on the lighthouse, gazing out over the sea.
Halfway through the night, Team Rocket, still refusing to go home empty-handed, tried to ambush them again.
But Pikachu spotted them and sent them packing with a quick Thunderbolt.
After that, Ash and his friends waited anxiously, unable to sleep.
It wasn’t that they didn’t...
2024-11-13 21:01:29 +0000 UTC View PostThe Giant Dragonite staggered backward.
Its enormous size granted it immense strength, but it also came with a burden—no matter how massive, Earth’s gravitational pull was the same.
With Shadow Ball exploding against its belly, the Dragonite suffered not only the attack’s damage but also a powerful blast that sent it reeling.
“Don’t miss this chance! Aim for its legs...
2024-11-13 21:01:25 +0000 UTC View PostWhen it came to the “Giant Dragonite,” Luo Yuan saw two possible explanations.
The first possibility was that this Giant Dragonite was an “Ancient Pokémon”—a species that had survived from ancient times to the present, evolving to a massive size.
Soon, Bill’s repeated broadcasts of his recorded “Unknown Pokémon sound” had the desired effect.
In the dense mist...
2024-11-13 21:01:21 +0000 UTC View Post"You’ve got spirit, I'll give you that—but did you ever stop to consider one thing?"
Kathoom flipped himself around and settled back on Bruce’s shoulder.
"All your reasoning relies on one assumption—that Dumbledore’s a villain. What if he’s not?”
"I think the evidence is obvious."
Bruce countered, “Think about it—if we’re talking about a Dark Lord who...
2024-11-13 21:00:56 +0000 UTC View PostChristmas passed in a blur.
Bruce returned to Hogwarts, carrying a few new items in his luggage this time.
“What do you think of this?”
In their dorm, Bruce showed Kathoom a design.
It was a sketch of a black suit—a classic Batman outfit.
Kathoom’s curiosity was piqued. “Did you draw this?”
Bruce nodded.
“Ever since the Quidditch match, I ...
2024-11-13 21:00:51 +0000 UTC View PostChristmas was almost here.
On the eve of the holiday, Hogwarts awoke under a blanket of thick snow that covered the grounds and froze the lake solid.
The Great Hall had been decorated for the festivities.
Holly and mistletoe garlands draped the walls, and twelve towering Christmas trees stood around the hall, some adorned with twinkling icicles, others with hundreds of glowing...
2024-11-13 21:00:47 +0000 UTC View PostKathoom was well aware of Bruce’s suspicions, though he didn’t bother to interfere.
He let Bruce go ahead with his theories, his suspicions about Dumbledore, and even any extreme actions he might decide to take.
After all, it was only a matter of time.
Bruce was naturally tenacious, relentless in his beliefs, willing to pursue a goal without any signs of turning back.
<... 2024-11-13 21:00:43 +0000 UTC View PostNovember brought freezing temperatures to Hogwarts.
The mountains surrounding the school were shrouded in icy fog, blanketed in snow, and the lake had frozen over, as hard and cold as tempered steel. Each morning, frost sparkled across the ground.
Bruce, bundled in his black winter cloak and wearing a bright yellow scarf for Hufflepuff, walked with Kathoom perched on his shoulder, t...
2024-11-13 21:00:39 +0000 UTC View Post“A-ah…”
The girl’s faint cries seeped through the silence, a heart-wrenching reminder of the helplessness Bronya felt as she stood there, listening to her despair.
How could she, of all people, offer comfort in a place like this? With her role and her mother’s legacy looming over her, was she even worthy of trying?
As the others fell into silence, the girl’s soft m...
2024-11-13 21:00:34 +0000 UTC View PostThe moment Venti touched down, Seele stomped over, grabbed him by his red scarf, and began shaking him.
“Well, well! So, you’re telling me you had this much strength all along and just decided to hide it, huh? You’ve been laughing behind our backs, haven’t you?”
For a second, Venti was caught off guard by her directness, but then his usual carefree grin retur...
2024-11-13 21:00:29 +0000 UTC View PostThe Tempestcaller.
Once a Voidranger: Trampler, this creature had been forged by the Antimatter Legion in their war furnaces, blending the shards of warriors and ancient beasts into a powerful, mobile soldier. Though rare, Tempestcallers combined human intelligence with animalistic strength, and their howl could summon swarms of Voidrangers to the battlefield.
For thirty ye...
2024-11-13 21:00:21 +0000 UTC View Post“Alright, we’re here. Let’s save the rest of the chit-chat for later. If we’re here to find something, then focus on that; if we’re here to find someone, then let’s do that.”
Seele cut the conversation short, frowning as she surveyed the street, mentally calculating her best escape routes and countermeasures if they were ambushed.
Escorting two outsiders wasn’t exact...
2024-11-13 21:00:13 +0000 UTC View PostRivet Town.
This wasn’t exactly Venti’s ideal venue for a performance—far from it, in fact. It was a desolate town, overrun by wandering creatures.
Following Bronya’s recollection, they arrived at an old, abandoned house where she’d heard the girl’s voice on her way back. Just as she described, the small, dilapidated house was nothing more than ...
2024-11-13 21:00:07 +0000 UTC View PostThe quiet forest was suddenly swept by waves of intense heat.
Jogo’s fingers pressed together in a seal, unleashing a rapid-fire barrage of flames that sprayed from his palms, targeting the darting shadow weaving through the trees.
Every bullet of flame punched through rock as if it were nothing, leaving molten trails that dripped like lava from the holes.
The dense forest w...
2024-11-13 20:59:57 +0000 UTC View Post