Skill System World.
Another planet. Earth. The Japanese archipelago.
A perfectly ordinary single-family home, probably about ten years old.
The nameplate by the gate read: Wakaba.
A flowerpot sat beside the front door. Hidden inside was a spare key to the house.
This kind of setting—so mundane it practically faded into the background—was common across Japan.
And in this unremarkable home, on the second floor, a gir...
2025-03-28 05:26:18 +0000 UTC
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Kumoko’s conversation with Evil God D ended on the incredibly important philosophical debate of: “Which is better—chocolate ice cream or vanilla?”
[Alright, enough joking around. I’ll be praying you can beat her. I hope you survive—keep entertaining me.]
With that parting comment, the phone Kumoko had thrown to the ground vanished just as suddenly as it had appeared.
She let out a long breath.
Just moments ago, she had been under d...
2025-03-28 05:26:13 +0000 UTC
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Kumoko’s eight compound eyes all snapped open at once.
Just as she’d expected, the scene before her was a familiar wreck. The ground was in total disarray, with only the area beneath her and Zhongli remaining completely untouched.
Even her mother—the Queen Taratect—seemed unwilling to accept this outcome. She let out a furious roar toward the sky, but it was all in vain.
Zhongli’s striking, otherworldly face remained unreadably calm, not a single emotion flickering...
2025-03-28 05:26:09 +0000 UTC
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Though Giovanni remained tangled in layers of doubt, there was one thing he could say for certain—August was fanning the flames.
The earliest information about the Masked Corps had come from August himself. Then he fed Giovanni intel on Silver’s whereabouts, escalating the conflict between Team Rocket and the Masked Corps. And now, August wasn’t even bothering to pretend otherwise...
But even knowing it was likely a trap, Giovanni had no choice but to step into it—because ...
2025-03-28 05:26:05 +0000 UTC
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Ho-Oh, as a Legendary Pokémon, had an imposing frame.
Unlike the Pokédex entry, which put it at under four meters tall, the Ho-Oh standing before August now was nearly twenty meters in height, with a wingspan stretching close to a hundred meters.
Its sheer size was over ten times that of August’s current baby Lugia.
And yet, despite its massive form, Ho-Oh had just been pecked bald in one spot by Pryce’s Delibird.
August glanced at the patch of missing feathers o...
2025-03-28 05:25:59 +0000 UTC
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Luo Yuan had to admit—Arceus was indeed powerful. Objectively speaking, if it came down to a one-on-one, he probably wasn’t its match.
But then again—why would he ever fight Arceus one-on-one?
Overwhelming the opponent with numbers was his specialty.
“All right,” he said. “I’ve answered all your questions. Now it’s time we talk about the future.”
“The future?” Cynthia repeated.
“You don’t actually think Team Rocket came to Sinnoh ju...
2025-03-28 05:25:55 +0000 UTC
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Upon hearing Luo Yuan’s words, Dialga fell into deep thought.
It wanted to say no—but after glancing at Rayquaza, and recalling the brutal beating Giratina had taken just moments earlier, it simply didn’t have the courage.
And given its current condition—considering Luo Yuan’s strength—even if it did refuse, could Luo Yuan really do nothing about it?
With that thought, Dialga gave a barely noticeable nod.
Luo Yuan smiled faintly at the si...
2025-03-28 05:25:51 +0000 UTC
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Giratina was seething.
As a Legendary Pokémon—no, as the undisputed ruler of the Distortion World—it was absolutely furious. When had it ever been treated like this?
Right now, it wanted nothing more than to hurl a [Shadow Ball] at Luo Yuan. But after glancing up at Rayquaza, who hovered overhead with an unmistakable “I dare you to try” kind of presence, and then looking at Mewtwo and Deoxys standing calmly at Luo Yuan’s...
2025-03-28 05:25:44 +0000 UTC
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Mega Rayquaza, radiating blinding light, dove down from the sky. As it descended, its speed only increased.
Until its figure was no longer discernible—reduced to nothing but a streak of green lightning tearing through the sky!
[Dragon Ascent]
Mega Rayquaza closed the distance in an instant, almost faster than the eye could follow. In the blink of an eye, it was upon Giratina.
Caught off guard, Giratina had no time to evade. It had no choic...
2025-03-28 05:25:37 +0000 UTC
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"Uika, long time no see."
At the exit of the planetarium, Togawa Sakiko had been waiting for quite a while.
Ever since she had left Tsukinomori, the more she thought about things, the worse she felt. It was as if there was no one left in the world she could rely on.
She had once believed that Chihiro understood her—that their meeting had been something like fate. But now, she realized that all Chihiro had really been doing was helping others get close to her....
2025-03-28 05:25:13 +0000 UTC
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She… ran?
Shiina Taki stared in disbelief as Togawa Sakiko shot her one last sharp glare before turning on her heel and leaving.
She hadn’t even started laying into her yet. She still had plenty of things to say about that spoiled rich girl—so why had she just run off like that?!
"Whatever… If she’s running, then let her run. Just don’t ever show your face in front of Tomori or Soyo again."
But now, Taki had no idea...
2025-03-28 05:25:08 +0000 UTC
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"Soyo still hasn’t come out…"
Standing at the entrance of Tsukinomori Academy, beneath the school’s signature grand bell, Shiina Taki paced anxiously. The moment school ended, she had rushed here—determined to find Soyo and clear up everything she hadn’t been able to explain yesterday.
But once they met, what was she supposed to say?
Taki hesitated, because no matter how she looked at it, she couldn’t see a perfect ending. Even after discussing it with T...
2025-03-28 05:25:04 +0000 UTC
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"Who’s bullying my little crybaby now? Tell your big sis, and I’ll take care of them for you!"
"Pfft."
Hearing that familiar, comforting voice over the phone, Chihaya Anon’s entire face lit up with a satisfied smile.
If she were to put it in Tsuzuki Chihiro’s words, Anon was probably the easiest fool in the world to please. But of course, Anon herself was blissfully unaware of this assessment.
Even if she knew, she wouldn’t have had any objectio...
2025-03-28 05:24:59 +0000 UTC
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"Ah… no, no, Tomori and I didn’t have a fight."
This girl must have come to speak on Tomori's behalf, right? Anon wasn’t stupid—she had already read from Togawa Sakiko’s expression and gaze that the girl had some other purpose for coming.
She didn’t know exactly what that purpose was, but it was definitely more than just casual chit-chat.
After all, she and Sakiko weren’t particularly close. There was hardly any common ground between them.
"You just menti...
2025-03-28 05:24:55 +0000 UTC
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The townhouse felt different now.
Warmer. More lived in.
A week ago, the space had been sparse—functional but empty, a place to rest rather than a home. Now, fine silk curtains filtered the afternoon light, casting golden hues over the carefully chosen furnishings. A new writing desk sat near the window, and a plush carpet softened the wooden floor. Even the scent had changed, a mix of faint sandalwood and fresh linen. It no longer felt like a temporary residence.
Calista...
2025-03-27 03:27:39 +0000 UTC
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“Teacher, what exactly are Dead Apostles?”
In a quiet study within a London academy, a teacher sat reading while a student fidgeted opposite, unable to suppress the question any longer—like a restless seeker before a silent sage, starving for truth.
“You mean those immortal vampires?”
Waver Velvet—no, he should now be called Lord El-Melloi II—lit a cigarette, fingers brushing his chin as he fell into a long, heavy silence. Smoke curled slowly from his lips. He ...
2025-03-26 07:19:03 +0000 UTC
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Though the hour had slipped into deep night, the town remained bright and bustling, alive with celebration.
Crowds had gathered near the statue of Himmel in the square, where a storyteller recounted the adventures of Himmel the Hero and his companions. Though the stories sounded exaggerated to Q and the others, the children listened with wide-eyed delight.
The streets glowed orange with lantern light and were thick with the aromas of grilled meats and sweets—a kind of sensory he...
2025-03-26 07:18:58 +0000 UTC
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“So? You’re here to shop too?”
Frieren slid the Dark Dragon’s horn back into the paper bag and said to Q, “There’s actually a lot of interesting stuff in this place besides the Dark Dragon’s horn… But I already spent way too much on it. Blew through all my private stash. If I dip into our travel funds, Fern’s definitely going to get mad…”
“Gee, you think? If you tick her off again, don’t expect me to step in and smooth things over.”
Q’s merciles...
2025-03-26 07:18:54 +0000 UTC
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After letting the little girl touch Himmel’s statue, Q didn’t set her down right away. Instead, she asked another question.
“Say… do you know why there are so many statues of Himmel across the continent?”
“Umm…”
The little girl looked puzzled. Q didn’t rush her, simply waiting patiently as she thought it through.
“Because… the Hero wanted to be famous?”
“Mm… not a bad guess.”
Q’s eyes flicked thoughtfully before she spoke. ...
2025-03-26 07:18:50 +0000 UTC
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Thirty-one years after Himmel the Hero’s death.
Upon entering the town, Q and the others let out relieved smiles. Their long-tensed nerves finally began to unwind.
Fern smiled softly. “It’s been a while since we’ve been to a town.”
“Finally, a proper break. I’m so sick of chewing through those rock-hard loaves every day. Without water, they’re impossible to swallow.”
Stark’s steps were light, but just remembering the journe...
2025-03-26 07:18:46 +0000 UTC
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Thirty years after Himmel the Hero's death.
After leaving that underground chamber, Frieren and the others spent several days trekking through the forest before arriving at the village of Gris.
“Let’s rest here before heading to the next town.”
That was Frieren’s decision.
Passing through the gates and walking into the village along a rough dirt road, her gaze swept across the surrounding buildings.
“What is it, Frieren?”
...
2025-03-26 07:18:42 +0000 UTC
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After wrapping up a rather complicated round of discussions, the atmosphere inside the abode finally returned to a more casual, “old friends gathering” vibe—at least no one was stiff-faced anymore.
At one point, Cloud Retainer tried to get Zhongli to listen to everything she’d just said, but Ganyu—face bright red—immediately hugged her tightly, successfully diverting her attention.
Childhood stories could be told anytime, but a rare moment of affection from her discipl...
2025-03-26 07:18:37 +0000 UTC
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Taking on the title of "Adeptus" was honestly asking for trouble, even if—on a surface level—it did suit him quite well.
“Dad, how about we pick another one instead?”
Gu Sanqiu tried to come up with an excuse. “I just feel like this title doesn’t sound all that imposing.”
Zhongli glanced at him. “You’re not thinking of inheriting the title Unrivaled Warrior Adeptus from Little God, are you?”
“Just so you know, there are still descend...
2025-03-26 07:18:34 +0000 UTC
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August gave Clair a brief rundown on the Masked Corps.
With Lance serving as a bridge between them, communication between August and Clair went very smoothly.
Although Clair was a little surprised that August regarded the Masked Corps as the true threat rather than Team Rocket, she figured that, as an International Police officer, he likely had access to intel she didn’t.
Still, she raised a fair question about his plan to contact Johto’s Gym Leaders individually:
...
2025-03-26 07:18:26 +0000 UTC
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For Pryce, the shrine in Ilex Forest was even more important than the Mahogany Gym or the Masked Corps' base.
Was it because I appeared near Azalea Town too many times and exposed myself…?
Once again, Pryce felt just how troublesome Team Rocket could be.
Even the slightest opening would get them on his tail.
He was tempted to give the order to launch a strike on Team Rocket immediately and secure the area around Ilex Forest to keep everyone out.
But af...
2025-03-26 07:18:22 +0000 UTC
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When he heard that he was supposed to show the newcomer the ropes, Silver’s first instinct was to refuse.
The guy looked reckless at a glance—no matter how he looked at it, teaming up with him seemed more likely to end in disaster than to be any help.
But Gold didn’t notice Silver’s reluctance at all. Grinning, he stepped closer and said, “You’re Silver, right? Guess we’re colleagues from now on! When we’ve got time, I’ll teach you how to play pool and cards~”<...
2025-03-26 07:18:18 +0000 UTC
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Giratina let out a furious roar, feeling utterly mocked! Then, with a sudden flap of its wings—
Its wing, composed of some unknown material, stretched and morphed into massive claws that lunged straight for Luo Yuan!
[Shadow Claw]
The two enormous [Shadow Claws], one from the left and one from the right, closed in on Luo Yuan in a pincer attack. Clearly, Giratina wanted to eliminate him first before dealing with anything else.
But it...
2025-03-26 07:18:12 +0000 UTC
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Ever since that LIVE, things had been awkward.
Chihaya Anon could see it clearly, but she had no idea how to fix it.
She had been talking to Tomori more often lately, but every time the topic of the band came up, Tomori’s entire demeanor would shift—her reactions becoming tense and off-kilter.
So this "break" they were supposedly on… wasn’t that just a lie?
Today was no different.
As soon as school ended, Anon’s first thought was to ta...
2025-03-26 07:18:02 +0000 UTC
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"Soyo, I’m going outside to make a call."
"Mm."
Nagasaki Soyo nodded without asking who Chihiro was calling.
She knew that if Chihiro wanted to tell her, she wouldn’t hide it. But if she didn’t mention it, then she clearly didn’t want her to know.
She had learned that lesson from Sakiko.
Back then, she had desperately wanted to understand what was going on with her, but the result had been… well, exactly what she should’ve expected.
<...
2025-03-26 07:17:57 +0000 UTC
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"Soyo, are you ready?"
"I… I don’t know."
"It’s just a song. You sang it really well just now, didn’t you?"
Tsuzuki Chihiro sighed. She couldn’t understand how the girl who had no problem singing in front of her or even Soyo’s mom was suddenly nervous now that they were recording for real.
It was just one song. Was it really worth getting this worked up over?
"…It’s not the same," Soyo murmured, shaking he...
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