Allen blinked, finally snapping out of it under Roxy’s gaze.
“Wh…what the—how can you be here?! That makes no sense—mmph.”
Roxy immediately clapped a hand over his mouth, glancing around in panic. She brought a finger to her lips.
“Keep your voice down! Everyone’s still sleeping.”
Allen blinked again, gaze dropping to the hand on his mouth. Roxy blinked too—then yanked her hand back at lightning speed, fidgeting as she tucked a lock of hair...
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The system message didn’t appear again for a while, as if taking time to evaluate.
Then, finally, more text shimmered into view:
[The gap between you and a Water Saint-level swordsman is small.]
[What remains is a breakthrough.]
Allen blinked.
A breakthrough?
[Maybe it’ll come during a high-pressure battle. Maybe a sudden moment of clarity, like this morning’s duel with Paul. To be ho...
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Rudeus faltered for a moment. Then, blinking rapidly, he looked at Allen’s face. After a moment of hesitation, he tentatively said,
“So… you don’t actually know that technique, right? That line was just a North God Style bluff...?”
In the very next instant, a pebble whistled through the air, grazing Rudeus’s cheek and vanishing into the mist beyond.
He reached up in a daze to touch his face—then looked toward Allen, who had just lowered his arm from a ...
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The moment the signal rang out, the ground at Allen’s feet erupted.
He shot forward like a cannonball, barreling straight toward Rudeus.
And then—a real cannonball appeared in front of him.
Dense clusters of water orbs, each nearly a meter in diameter, floated in midair like a wall of shimmering blue balloons. Packed tightly together, they formed a spherical wall—no, walls—because this wasn’t just a single layer.
The barrage was still expand...
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Allen’s pupils contracted.
He didn’t have time to redirect his blade—Paul’s strike was already upon him. In a flash, he thrust the hilt forward, fingers twitching toward a Water God Style counter technique—a ryū ōgi, a secret form—to deflect the incoming attack.
No! That won’t help me improve!
Allen forced himself to pull back from the move, and in that instant, Paul’s blade slammed into the exposed butt of his sword.
The blow, infus...
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Around midday, Sylphy arrived.
She stood just outside the courtyard wall, head lowered, examining the wild grass at her feet with quiet focus. If not for the way her gaze kept flicking toward the garden from time to time, Allen would’ve assumed she was simply passing by.
Paul, who had claimed he’d be putting in a full day of extra training, saw her and immediately sighed with relief. Then, rubbing his temples, he herded both kids out to play.
After spending the entire mo...
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Rudeus blinked.
A Water God–level swordswoman? The head of a main dojo, standing at the peak of Water God Style, and her name is Reida Reia? Sounds like the kind of name that belongs to a cool, imposing beauty. Definitely not an old granny. Allen’s so lucky—he actually met someone like that.
“You really met someone that important, Allen? Did you see her fight?”
Allen looked up at him.
“Mm, I guess I just got lucky.”
Paul, meanwhile, cast Al...
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Klee looked genuinely delighted when she saw Jia Changjiang and the others. “I was just about to go looking for you!”
With her little backpack bouncing, Klee dashed up to the group and looked up at them. “I didn’t know where to find you guys.”
“What brings you to us, little Klee?”
Jia Changjiang crouched down with practiced ease, meeting Klee at eye level. “Are you hoping to go fish blasting? I happen to have a few extra bamboo tubes—I made some firecracker...
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The aftermath of Schubert’s actions gradually faded away.
Though plenty of people who already disliked the Lawrence family remained unhappy about what happened, with the assurance of the Knights of Favonius’ two Honorary Knights, Schubert—who had handed over a fake city defense map—was ultimately released back to the Lawrence estate.
As for Eula, she had, in every sense, become both a friend and a rival to Jia Changjiang and Lumine.
Incidentally…
Jia Changjia...
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A familiar room layout.
A familiar corner.
A familiar Fatui Pyro Agent.
And the familiar scene of Lumine and Jia Changjiang—cornering that Fatui Pyro Agent, Sergey, in the last room and beating him down.
“So you’re Fatui, huh?!”
Jia Changjiang, wielding his bow, used its shaft to smack Sergey hard.
Lumine, practiced and efficient, joined in, fists and feet flying at the Fatui agent.
“Mm…”
Eula followed behind them, silent.
Or...
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Jia Changjiang narrowed his eyes. “Let’s go see what exactly that Schubert has done.”
Having made up their minds, Jia Changjiang and Lumine barely spared a glance at the Fatui soldiers rushing toward them.
The Fatui might be tricky to deal with, what with their elemental coordination, but to Jia Changjiang and Lumine, they weren’t much of a threat.
After dispatching a handful of Fatui agents, they hurried to the main entrance—just in time to see Eula and her Knight...
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Beneath Schubert’s feet, down in the earth below, a rather odd little group was gathered.
Paimon was holding up a glowing lantern, casting flickering light through the cramped space, while Jia Changjiang was digging away at the earth with an iron pickaxe.
Lumine sat perched on Jia Changjiang’s shoulders, both hands pressed against the tunnel ceiling as she focused, channeling Geo energy to sense Schubert’s position above.
“Jia Changjiang, hurry up! Schubert’s almos...
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[Giovanni]: What should I do next? Should I capture these Stunky?
Another message from Giovanni appeared.
August couldn’t help but admire Giovanni’s spirit. The first thing the man thought after waking up from being knocked out by the stench was capturing the very Pokémon that did him in.
How should I reply…?
“Let me handle it!” Sabrina eagerly volunteered.
“No way,” August firmly refused her. Just look at wha...
2025-06-24 09:39:23 +0000 UTC
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“Go, Nidoking!”
Gary sent out Nidoking decisively. Among all his battles against August, Nidoking was his most frequently used Pokémon, and as a trainer who believed in loyalty, he intended to finally use it to achieve victory!
Meanwhile, Zinnia’s choice…
“Pawmi?!”
Seeing the tiny, adorable Pawmi standing in the field, Gary went numb.
You’re definitely a spy sent by August to torment me. Can’t we just do 1v1 instead?
“Oh! Wrong P...
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“Huh? It's already over?” Zinnia stared at the unconscious Koraidon, stunned.
She'd only been delayed slightly. How was August so absurdly efficient?
“Zinnia-neechan, what happened up there earlier? I thought I heard something like electricity…” Lillie asked worriedly.
Zinnia stiffened at Lillie’s words.
If August had asked that question, she’d immediately suspect he was mocking her. But from Lillie…
“Oh, uh… I just caught a Pawmi! We were tra...
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Of course, the thing about "being popular with Pokémon" was just a lie he’d made up to mess with Gary.
August was well aware that aside from the [Power of Viridian's] aura he emitted, the real reason Miraidon felt close to him was simply because he held its Poké Ball.
Taking Miraidon's Poké Ball from his pocket, August wasn’t surprised when the Pokémon became even more affectionate upon seeing it.
Realizing he'd been tricked, Gary scowled. "Was that ...
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Gary just couldn’t wrap his head around why Nemona kept targeting him specifically.
Could it be she was coveting his striking good looks?
The thought sent Gary eyeing Nemona warily. “Hey, I'll have you know I'm already committed to several girlfriends!”
Nemona blinked. “Huh?”
What on earth was he talking about?
Seeing Nemona’s confused expression, Gary realized he'd jumped to conclusions. He cleared his throat awkwardly, quickly changing the subject. ...
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“What…what is that monster?”
“Is it even a Pokémon?”
Holding her trembling Glaceon, Irida quickly directed her people’s retreat while glancing anxiously at Giratina floating menacingly in the sky.
Just moments earlier, this enormous Pokémon had appeared from nowhere and launched a merciless assault without hesitation.
Despite the clan’s heightened vigilance lately, and alarms sounding the instant the attack began, the damage had already become catastrop...
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With an anxious heart, Zoroark slowly finished recounting the entire incident.
Once she had finished, her head sank even lower, completely avoiding Elias’s gaze.
She tentatively tried pulling away, as if expecting to be cast aside from his embrace.
She didn’t dare imagine what would happen next…
I've messed up so badly this time. Elias is definitely going to be angry, isn't he?
Hearing Zoroark’s story, Elias sighed lightly despite being mentally ...
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“Where am I from?”
Arceus’s sudden sharpness left Elias puzzled, especially its calling him an "intruder."
“I live…in the Hisui region?”
Considering Arceus’s identity, Elias replied cautiously.
However, Arceus’s aura intensified immediately upon hearing his words.
“The original timeline of the Hisui region never included someone like you.”
“You’ve already changed too many things. If you want to save your Pokémon, it’s best to be h...
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As the smoke dissipated, Giratina hovered in midair, staring into the distance where Zoroark had fled.
Just like before, Zoroark’s attacks had barely scratched it.
But what surprised Giratina was that the fox had managed to withstand its own attack as well.
For a mere Zoroark to block an [Ancient Power] from the master of the Distortion World—that felt deeply unsettling.
Giratina’s excitement gradually settled, but it didn’t pursue.
After...
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“A promise?”
“Yes. Yours, little fox.”
Giratina laughed maliciously, though the flames of fury burned brighter than ever in its eyes.
For years, this little fox had been toying with it, treating it like a fool.
Giratina had offered so much—good things, sincerity—but this fox had never genuinely considered cooperation.
Had it not sensed something wrong at the last moment, Giratina would have ended up captured, even after leaving the Distortion World.
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As soon as the dismissal bell rang, practically stepping on the heels of the teacher exiting the classroom, Kikukawa Kyo’s head popped into view at the doorway. She peeked inside eagerly, showing none of the lifelessness from the morning. Like a plant that had just soaked up plenty of water, she looked completely revitalized—even returning briefly to the stuffy classroom couldn't dim her high spirits.
In contrast, Sakiko, having spent yet another class period trapped in the classroo...
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"All right, Kikukawa-san, rest here for now. Let me know if it gets too cold, and I’ll adjust the air conditioner.”
“Thank you, Doctor-oneesan~”
“Oh my, such a sweet talker.”
In the infirmary, the nurse handed a fresh towel to Kyo, who sat comfortably on the small bed. With practiced ease, Kyo lifted her shirt and quickly began drying the sweat that had accumulated from just the brief walk from the cafeteria.
Sometimes, it really is easier interacting w...
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In the end, Sakiko naturally declined Kyo’s invitation. To her, even sharing an umbrella on a rainy day required careful consideration of potential implications.
Now, under the blazing sun, to cling tightly to someone else beneath a tiny piece of clothing held overhead...
Not only was it unnecessary compared to the former scenario, but it was also far more conspicuous.
Indeed, Kyo was already drawing curious looks from passersby. Students hurrying to lunch and even teacher...
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Although the extra water Sakiko had provided allowed Kyo a temporary respite, it wasn't long before she slumped again, looking utterly wilted.
Thankfully, Sakiko had refilled Kyo’s oversized water bottle earlier. Taking frequent, small sips helped Kyo remain constantly hydrated. Even though sweat endlessly trickled down her body, her mood remained surprisingly cheerful.
Finally, morning classes ended, and everyone started packing up their things, ready to head to the cafeteria o...
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After Togawa Sakiko finished filling her water bottle and returned to her seat, she barely managed a few more words with Kikukawa Kyo before the class bell abruptly rang. Instantly, Sakiko entered her diligent, class-ready state, sitting upright and preparing to listen attentively.
Kyo, however, still looked half-dead. Slumped over her desk, she appeared to be staring blankly into space, but mentally, she'd drifted off a while ago(?).
Only when the teacher walked into the classroo...
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Klee rubbed her tear-filled eyes, sniffling softly. “Really?”
Jiang Bai pointed at Dvalin, who had landed nearby. “Really. If you don’t believe me, ask Dvalin yourself!”
Meeting Klee’s watery gaze, Dvalin paused silently before finally forcing out the words against his better judgment:
“...Yes.”
The Abyss Mage had indeed been a monster, though it had truly died, not escaped as Jiang Bai had claimed.
Klee’s tears instantly turned into a joyful sm...
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For a brief moment, clarity returned to Dvalin’s eyes, but it quickly sank back into painful struggle.
The Abyss Mage clung to Dvalin’s spine, whispering dark, poisonous words relentlessly into the dragon's ears.
“Don’t let him fool you! He’s definitely here to destroy you. Humans are all alike—his words are merely excuses to stall for time.”
Physical agony and mental torment battered against Dvalin’s dwindling sanity. With a roar of frustration, he thrashed,...
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After finishing the laundry, Klee looked like a little calico kitten. Her hands were clean enough, but her face was covered in streaks of black soot, clearly from touching the ashes on the clothes and accidentally smudging them onto herself.
“What kind of bomb was that? How can it make so much soot?” Jiang Bai brushed the dirt off her clothes, gradually revealing the original bright red beneath the layer of black ash.
“Hehe, that was Klee’s special Super-Smoke Bomb! It exp...
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