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The Weapon Master Shall Never Die Bare-Handed in Genshin Impact [435]

“Hmm-hmm-hmm~”

Marjorie, the owner of With Wind Comes Glory—Mondstadt’s beloved souvenir shop—was humming to herself in an unusually chipper mood.

And why was this trusted shopkeeper in such a good mood today?

Because she had just found the perfect mannequin—er, model.

With Wind Comes Glory was well-known throughout Mondstadt’s commercial district for selling all sorts of merchandise.

And naturally, more formal outfits lik...

The Weapon Master Shall Never Die Bare-Handed in Genshin Impact [434]

“What’s wrong with farming?!”

Jia Changjiang, hearing Lumine’s comment, seemed a little offended. “This Serenitea Pot couldn’t even grow crops at first... What’s the point of land you can’t plant things on?!”

“There’s such a huge area! If you’re not using it to farm, are you planning to sleep on it or something?”

“Look at it now—it’s perfect. You can grow food, plant potion ingredients… And if you're in a hurry, a little bo...

The Weapon Master Shall Never Die Bare-Handed in Genshin Impact [433]

“So… what’ll happen to Azhdaha from now on?”

Lumine asked, curiosity in her voice.

“Azhdaha… will likely slumber for some time,” Zhongli replied. “And for that, I must thank you both.”

“If not for you… I might have had to seal my friend with my own hands once more.”

“No need for thanks. I’ve got something to ask you, actually,” Lumine said, turning to Zhongli.

“Do you know anything about Khaenri’ah?”

She asked seriously, ...

The Weapon Master Shall Never Die Bare-Handed in Genshin Impact [432]

“…”

Zhongli stood before Jia Changjiang.

That half-human, half-dragon figure was the fusion of Jia and Azhdaha—two wills overlapping.

“Morax,” came the voice of Azhdaha’s benevolent will from within Lumine, “back then… I chose to be sealed.”

“I watched over Liyue Harbor from its birth. Even if it’s no longer what it used to be, I still wanted to uphold our contract in my own way.”

“I did this,” he said, “as the friend of t...

The Weapon Master Shall Never Die Bare-Handed in Genshin Impact [431]

“Departure itself is not erosion!!!”

Jia Changjiang roared.

“The erosion we’ve experienced—belongs to us alone!”

“What matters most within you and me… has never eroded!!!”

Swinging his greatsword with tremendous force, Jia blasted Lumine and Zhongli back.

“Erosion is something imposed upon all things in this world… No one—no object—can escape it.”

“Zhongli, your departure from your role… for the people of Liyue, it w...

Weren’t You Only Using Me As A Stand-in? [10]

At 6 a.m., the alarm on the bedside table blared loudly—beep beep beep—

Kitahara Takeru rubbed his eyes, silenced the alarm, tossed back the covers, and got out of bed.

Human sleep works in cycles, from light to deep and back again, each lasting around 90 minutes.

Science says the optimal sleep time for most people is about 7 to 8 hours. Any more or less, and your risk of sudden death or illness increases.

But out of those eight hours, only one or two coun...

Weren’t You Only Using Me As A Stand-in? [9]

“She... she’s your girlfriend?”

The balding, beer-bellied middle-aged man glanced at Watanabe Akari, then at Kitahara Takeru, clearly skeptical that the two even knew each other.

Takeru shot him a sidelong glance. “If she’s not my girlfriend, then what? Yours? You're just an old deng”

“You little brat—watch your mouth! Believe it or not, I’ll knock you flat!”

The man had no idea what Takeru meant by “old deng”, but it was clear...

Weren’t You Only Using Me As A Stand-in? [8]

The mixer didn’t wrap up until 8 p.m.

Everyone split the bill evenly.

In Japan, even couples often go Dutch when dating. It’s not common for the guy to shoulder all expenses. That said, the guy usually pays slightly more.

And that’s just for people who are already dating—this was their first time meeting.

“It's getting late. How about we walk you girls home?” Ōtani Shōta offered once they stepped out of the karaoke place and saw it was a...

Weren’t You Only Using Me As A Stand-in? [7]

“Man, Japanese high schoolers really live colorful lives…”

Watching Ōtani Shōta and Tanaka Kōta blending effortlessly into a circle of gyaru girls, Kitahara Takeru couldn't help but feel their lives looked way more relaxed than back home.

In contrast, high schoolers in China had only one flavor of life: never-ending test papers, relentless cram sessions, and a giant countdown on the blackboard inching closer to gaokao with every passing day.

“Kit...

Weren’t You Only Using Me As A Stand-in? [6]

After sending the message, Kasumigaoka Utaha entered a state of waiting.

Based on what she knew of Kitahara Takeru, she figured he’d reply within five minutes at most.

After all, he was so in love with her.

He remembered every one of her dietary restrictions, all her likes and dislikes—he even kept track of her menstrual cycle, something she herself sometimes forgot.

When it came to anything involving her, he always paid close attention.

If ...

Hu Tao Is Monetizing My Existence. [155]

Jiang Bai clicked his tongue. This was his first time witnessing what sheer luck—or the lack thereof—could really do.

Guess the goddess of fortune is still watching over me.

“Say, Director, is there a god in Teyvat who governs luck?”

“Beats me…”

They arrived at the edge of Cider Lake and found a spot where the wind was strong and steady.

Watching Bennett stand atop a large rock with the urn in his arms, Jiang Bai couldn’t help but worry h...

Hu Tao Is Monetizing My Existence. [154]

Judging by the weight, there was a decent amount of Mora in the pouch.

Just how much exactly—she didn’t know.

Hu Tao looped the pouch’s drawstring around her finger and spun it lazily, an amused look on her face as she watched the show unfold.

Let’s see how long it takes for Jiang Bai to realize the Mora he’s looking for is right here in my hand.

Sure enough, Jiang Bai rummaged through the room like a man possessed, flipping drawers and digging throu...

Hu Tao Is Monetizing My Existence. [153]

When he heard that Cartis had died—and that his belongings were being passed on to him—Bennett could no longer hold back his tears. They came pouring down like a waterfall.

He cried hard, sobbing with both tears and snot running down his face, but still tried to keep his voice down, forcing himself not to wail too loudly.

He had been just a baby when an old adventurer rescued him from a domain. He had no idea who his real parents were. Several elderly adventurers in Mondstadt ...

Hu Tao Is Monetizing My Existence. [152]

“Yes, of course.” Katheryne nodded. “I can have someone contact him now, but it’ll take a little while. Would you mind telling me what this is about?”

“We don’t mind. An adventurer named Cartis passed away. He entrusted us with handling his affairs, and there are a few items we need to pass on to someone named Bennett.”

“Cartis… passed away?” Katheryne looked a bit surprised—but only a little.

Once you become an adventurer, danger is part of the deal....

Hu Tao Is Monetizing My Existence. [151]

Jiang Bai landed lightly on the ground and headed straight for the giant oak tree.

“I didn’t get the chance to really look at this tree the last two times I came. I finally have time now.”

Standing beneath the tree, he tilted his head back to take in its full height.

Sunlight filtered through the leaves, scattering patches of light and shadow across his face.

Looking up at the massive tree, Jiang Bai couldn’t find the words for anything poetic. After a long pau...

Urban Pokémon: All My Students Are Exceptionally Gifted [15]

“Teacher… this doesn’t look like a Poison-type energy cube.”

Su Qingxue opened the pouch and immediately noticed something off.

The energy cube inside wasn’t the deep purple typically associated with Poison-types—
but rather a dark brown shade, like coffee.

Guo Yi stood and explained, “You’re right. This one isn’t for Poison-types. It’s a Dark-type energy cube, crafted specifically to help Nidoran♀ learn [Hone Claws].”

Teachi...

Urban Pokémon: All My Students Are Exceptionally Gifted [14]

[Life Orb].

Su Qingxue had some impression of that item.

[Life Orb]
[Effect: A held item that boosts the power of all the Pokémon’s moves by 30%, but also causes the Pokémon to lose a small amount of HP each turn]

Purely from a power-increase standpoint, the [Life Orb] was undeniably strong.

Other items, like [Charcoal] or [Mystic Water], only boosted mo...

Urban Pokémon: All My Students Are Exceptionally Gifted [13]

Perfect-grade!

That was the quality every Pokémon breeder dreamed of achieving when crafting energy cubes.

And yet, coming from Guo Yi’s mouth, it was casually dismissed as “nothing special.”

For a moment, Guo Yi’s figure seemed to grow more enigmatic in Su Qingxue’s eyes.

Just who exactly is my teacher?

Hidden Abilities... a breeding plan for the Nidoran evolution line... Those, at least, could be explained away as some kind...

Urban Pokémon: All My Students Are Exceptionally Gifted [12]

"Come on, Beedrill—have a taste of this energy cube, see how it is."

Thinking of the system’s capabilities,
Guo Yi didn’t hesitate to spend fifty [Trainer Points] to craft a batch of energy cubes.

Since Beedrill was a Bug and Poison-type Pokémon, the energy cube glowed with shades of green and violet.

And it had to be said—

Perfect-grade energy cubes were on another level entirely.

That amber-like luster gleamed like a polished gem, s...

Urban Pokémon: All My Students Are Exceptionally Gifted [11]

Aside from berries, life skills, and a broad spectrum of knowledge across various fields, the most crucial component had to be the Pokémon items.

These items, available in the shop, generally fell into three categories.

The first category consisted of items like [Charcoal] or [Mystic Water]—objects that enhanced specific Pokémon types or boosted the power of certain moves.

Each of these items had clearly defined level thresholds.<...

Weren’t You Only Using Me As A Stand-in? [5]

“I haven’t bought a camera yet—I’m still saving up.”

Kitagawa Marin had always just used her phone for photos.

Any time she used a real camera, it was one borrowed from a senior coworker during part-time gigs.

“Do you have any recommendations, Kitahara-kun?”

Oh, now you’re talking—Takeru’s wide awake now.

“Are you planning to pursue photography professionally, or just for capturing daily life?”

Don’t be fooled by his so-so...

Weren’t You Only Using Me As A Stand-in? [4]

When Kitahara Takeru started listing his hobbies, it wasn’t just the girls like Watanabe Akari who were left speechless—even Ōtani Shōta and Tanaka Kōta, who had come with him, were visibly at a loss for words.

The two quietly shuffled their chairs away, as if sitting next to him might be embarrassing.

But Kitagawa Marin didn’t react with confusion or disdain. In fact, she thought Takeru was cool.

To her, there was nothing shameful about openly talking abou...

Weren’t You Only Using Me As A Stand-in? [3]

While Kitahara Takeru and Tanaka Kōta were talking, the gyaru-styled girls across from them were also quietly sizing him up.

He wore a white baseball cap low over his head, and a mask that obscured the lower half of his face, making it impossible to see his full features.

But his eyes were stunning.

Jet-black irises against whites clear as porcelain, the outer corners tilting up just slightly, giving off a hazy, languid charm—like distant rivers shrouded in morning mist.<...

Weren’t You Only Using Me As A Stand-in? [2]

Shinjuku—one of the busiest commercial districts in Tokyo, a bustling urban hub lined with shopping malls, entertainment centers, and nightlife.

But for most people, the name “Shinjuku” conjures a very specific image—not of high-end shopping or modern convenience, but of its notorious red-light district: Kabukichō.

That’s a section tucked into East Shinjuku.

Packed into that area are over 3,000 bars, clubs, love hotels, and other establishments of every imaginable...

Weren’t You Only Using Me As A Stand-in? [1] & Synopsis

“You’re just a substitute. Do you understand?”
— Kasumigaoka Utaha

“You didn’t seriously think I liked you, did you? You’re nothing more than a replacement for Aki.”
— Sawamura Spencer Eriri

“Just so we’re clear—I only see you as a stand-in for my brother. So don’t go falling for me.”
— Yasuraoka Hanabi

“My heart will always belong to the Student Council President!”
— Shinomiya Kaguya

...

Kitahara ...

Pokémon: My Titles Know No Limits! [325]

Volo frowned. “...Let’s not be hasty.”

August raised an eyebrow. “What, don’t tell me you’re scared?”

This isn’t a question of fear…

Volo genuinely felt that August was a little too extreme.

Going to war with the Galaxy Team would almost certainly force Volo to expose himself—completely at odds with his careful, behind-the-scenes scheming.

While Volo was silently contemplating how to extract himself from this situation, Augus...

Pokémon: My Titles Know No Limits! [324]

After sending Zinnia and Akari off to gather berries nearby, August sat down to investigate the new icon that had appeared in his app.

[Friend Voucher: Select one friend to invite to Hisui.]
[Friend System unlocked. Accumulate Hisui mileage to earn Friend Vouchers.]

August: “……”

Did you seriously just rip off that other app? You didn’t even bother changing the word ‘mileage’...

Plagiar...

Pokémon: My Titles Know No Limits! [323]

On a clearing near the riverside, an Alpha Buizel narrowed its eyes, its inflatable neck sac puffed up as torrents of water spiraled around its body. It stared down its opponent with sharp intensity...

Standing across from it, Psyduck looked utterly confused. Compared to the battle-ready Buizel, it gave off the vibe of someone who’d just wandered in by accident.

Buizel felt provoked by that dazed expression.

“Buli!”

It let out a threatening cry, trying to drive P...

Pokémon: My Titles Know No Limits! [322]

When August opened the door, he was greeted by none other than Kamado and Cyllene standing at the threshold.

Seeing them, August’s face lit up with welcoming warmth. “Captain Kamado, it’s been a while—”

Before Kamado could get a word in, August enthusiastically grabbed his hand. “We’ve only just opened our new Team Rocket branch, and you came all the way here to congratulate us? I’m honestly flattered…”

Some Jubilife villagers passing by happened to witne...

Pokémon: My Titles Know No Limits! [321]

The light of evolution burst from Abra’s body in a radiant flash.

No one watching had expected this. The moment Abra swallowed that so-called “Pokéblock,” it evolved right on the spot.

Stunned, the crowd instinctively turned toward August, eyes burning with curiosity and awe.

This effect... it was even more impressive than what had been described on the flyers!

Meeting their fervent gazes, August smiled. “Today marks the founding of Team Rocket. We’re here t...