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Genshin Impact: Strength Through Bonds [56]

Mei flicked her thick braid and huffed.

"If you lose during the duel, no one’s going to save you."

"Oh."

Ren shrugged indifferently, looking every bit like a lazy slacker.

A duel? That’s definitely Lumine’s department.

What does it have to do with him?

He was perfectly content lying low. Ideally, he’d never have to meet Raiden Shogun in his entire life.

"…"

Mei shot him a glance, her gaze full of disdain.

With that level of apath...

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The Weapon Master Shall Never Die Bare-Handed in Genshin Impact [180]

"So, this enormous ballista operates automatically?" Paimon asked, her curiosity piqued.

"It can," Zhongli replied, shaking his head. "But not right now. Something isn’t right."

"Not right? What do you mean?" Paimon’s voice rose in alarm.

Zhongli’s gaze lingered on the ballista. "After weathering millennia of wind and frost, even an Adepti mechanism like the Guizhong Ballista cannot remain unscathed."

"Then what are we supposed to do?!" Paimon flail...

The Weapon Master Shall Never Die Bare-Handed in Genshin Impact [179]

"No problem."

Jia Changjiang rolled his wrists, preparing himself. "Bubu Pharmacy, right? Let’s head there now."

He turned to Childe with a smirk. "We’ll save the sparring for next time, shall we?"

"Of course," Childe replied, raising his hands in a show of mock surrender. "But who knows? Next time, I might make the first move."

As the group left for the pharmacy, Childe flexed his hand, the one that had deflected Jia Changjiang’s punch. A sly grin spread across ...

The Weapon Master Shall Never Die Bare-Handed in Genshin Impact [178]

As they made their way to meet Zhongli at the ceremony site, Paimon chimed in, "Do you think Zhongli might also be an Adeptus?"

"Who knows…" Jia Changjiang deflected, steering the conversation elsewhere.

"It’s strange," Lumine mused. "We’ve run into so many Adepti on this journey. Aren’t they supposed to be rare? Some people go their whole lives without meeting even one."

Their chatter continued until they arrived at the venue for the Rite of Parting preparations. Zh...

The Weapon Master Shall Never Die Bare-Handed in Genshin Impact [177]

Jia Changjiang grinned confidently at Granny Ping. "I wagered on whether I could outwit and defeat the Conqueror of Demons. I won… so the Adeptus must honor our bet, right?"

"In this battle, victory is mine!"

His bold declaration drew a chuckle from Granny Ping. "Good, good. That’s how the young should be—spirited and full of vigor. Speaking of vigor, one of the current Qixing is much like you: energetic, already planning for the future years ahead."

"It was just a luc...

The Weapon Master Shall Never Die Bare-Handed in Genshin Impact [176]

"You’re not suitable?" Lumine asked, puzzled. "Did you have an argument with this person?"

"Don’t worry. I’m great at resolving conflicts." Lumine puffed out her chest confidently, volunteering herself.

"No."

Zhongli shook his head with a faint smile. "We didn’t quarrel. It’s simply that, in my current state, I’m not the right person to visit this friend of mine."

He explained, "The one who keeps the Bell of Cleansing Dust is an old friend of ...

Team Rocket’s Second-in-Command! [260]

Emboar sidestepped, narrowly avoiding Dragon Pulse.

Planting its feet firmly, flames erupted around its body as it charged toward Dragonite with a Flame Charge.

"Jun’s Emboar has decided to counterattack after dodging Dragon Pulse. But does Jun really think Emboar can go toe-to-toe with Dragonite?" The commentator’s rapid-fire analysis filled the arena, his words spilling out as quickly as a machine gun.

By the time he finished speaking, Emboar had barely made it halfway...

Team Rocket’s Second-in-Command! [259]

After arriving in Lampurchi with the transformed "Malva," Luo Yuan didn’t rush to enact his plan.

Instead, he first compiled a report of the mission and sent it to Giovanni.

Only then did he take a leisurely stroll around Lampurchi with Ditto-turned-"Malva," ensuring they were seen together by plenty of onlookers.

Once Luo Yuan was confident enough people had witnessed their "parting ways" in the city, he and Ditto slipped into a secluded forest.

There, Ditto reverte...

Team Rocket’s Second-in-Command! [258]

Malva stood frozen, staring at the deep gouge in the ground left by the tentacle. Her heart raced with lingering fear.

If she had been even a second slower, that strike would have pierced straight through Houndoom’s body.

For the first time, she felt genuinely relieved that she had surrendered early.

Luo Yuan looked at her and clicked his tongue, as though disappointed about something.

The expression on his face made Malva swallow nervously. Her opinion of Luo Yuan b...

Team Rocket’s Second-in-Command! [257]

Though stunned by Dragapult’s strength, Malva refused to surrender.

"Chandelure, intercept Dragapult!"

A Shadow Ball materialized before Chandelure and shot toward Dragapult with a sharp whoosh.

If Dragapult chose to continue attacking Pyroar, it would undoubtedly defeat the Fire-type. But in doing so, it would also take a direct hit from the Shadow Ball.

No matter what Luo Yuan and Dragapult decided, Malva saw this as a win for her.

However, Malva had...

Team Rocket’s Second-in-Command! [256]

Team Rocket swiftly subdued the remaining Team Flare operatives on the island.

Though there were still pockets of resistance, any capable Pokémon had already been taken out during earlier escape attempts by the Tentacruel. The weakened stragglers were no match for Team Rocket’s elite members.

Soon, the only ones left standing were Celosia and Malva, who was still engaged in a fierce battle with Dragonite and Gengar in the sky.

Surrounded by Rocket grunts, Celosia gritted ...

Is Unlocking the Stellaris Tech Tree in Star Rail Really Okay? [105]

Early in the morning, the crackling of fireworks and the pounding of drums echoed like rolling thunder across the city.

The thick, oppressive clouds seemed to disperse entirely, revealing a bright and clear sky. The rare sunshine prompted residents to step outside or onto their balconies, casting curious glances toward the streets.

“Supreme Guardian Cocolia Rand has demonstrated her decisive wisdom! The foreign fugitive Chen Lin has been apprehended and is now resting in the pal...

Is Unlocking the Stellaris Tech Tree in Star Rail Really Okay? [104]

Boom!

A surge of air scattered snowflakes as the deafening explosion shook Belobog’s ground.

Cocolia sat stiffly in her office, her expression grim. She had recently communicated with the massive object in orbit, but the hostile bombardments had stopped for a while—only to suddenly resume with unrelenting force today.

During her efforts to track down Chen Lin and his companions, chaos within Belobog had only intensified. Violent conflicts escalated daily, and pr...

Is Unlocking the Stellaris Tech Tree in Star Rail Really Okay? [103]

Chen Lin’s presence in the Overworld remained a closely guarded secret, known only to a few trusted individuals.

Even within the Silvermane Guards, the ordinary soldiers were under the impression that their leader, Commander Bronya, was merely engaging with the Underworld. The only visible “outsiders” were two enigmatic visitors who answered no questions about their origins.

Many speculated that Chen Lin might be in the border camp, but since no one had seen him, they couldn...

Is Unlocking the Stellaris Tech Tree in Star Rail Really Okay? [102]

The contents of the gem were intricate, but not overwhelmingly numerous. Bronya, with her years of military training, possessed exceptional physical resilience.

Or rather, the people of Jarilo-VI had physiques far superior to those of Earthlings, with their physical limits exceeding anything achievable by humans on Earth.

Chen Lin occasionally mused that if Bronya were sent to Earth, with just a bit of training, she could dominate most Olympic events with her extraordinary physica...

Is Unlocking the Stellaris Tech Tree in Star Rail Really Okay? [101]

In just a few months, the changes in Belobog felt as if a century had passed.

It had been over a month since Bronya was placed under house arrest and later made the resolute decision to escape the Qlipoth Fort.

Beneath the snowy white clouds, a thin mist rippled like gentle waves. Bronya, dressed formally, had arrived early with her entourage to wait at the predetermined cave entrance.

This area was once part of the Fragmentum's occupied zone. Back then, the Silvermane Guard...

Is Unlocking the Stellaris Tech Tree in Star Rail Really Okay? [100]

Time slipped by quickly, and the agreed-upon day to head to the Overworld arrived.

Two days prior, Chen Lin had spent a bit of money to acquire a map of the mine tunnels leading to the Silvermane Guard’s defensive line from Sampo. After verifying its accuracy through a few Wildfire scouts, he tossed the map aside without a second thought.

Clara’s work was progressing smoothly. Chen Lin had visited a few times, intending to help her if she encountered any issues, but to his sur...

Is Unlocking the Stellaris Tech Tree in Star Rail Really Okay? [99]

Chen Lin wasn’t particularly surprised by the sudden confession. Sure, hearing Seele say those words out loud did make his heart race a little faster, but it was still within his control.

He’d always known he wasn’t bad-looking. Back in college, he and his roommates would often get approached for phone numbers or even followed by admirers. Now, after his body had been enhanced and refined, any imperfections were smoothed out, and his best features were accentuated. Add to that the...

Is Unlocking the Stellaris Tech Tree in Star Rail Really Okay? [98]

Night fell quietly, though the Underworld, shrouded beneath layers of dirt and stone, offered no view of the night sky.

For most residents, the only way to tell day from night was by checking the clocks in their homes.

Boulder Town, however, gleamed brighter than ever. Street food vendors began setting up their stalls, and the bustling sounds of hawking and banter filled the air. Workers who had toiled all day gathered in groups, enjoying alcohol brewed from the town’s abundant ...

Is Unlocking the Stellaris Tech Tree in Star Rail Really Okay? [97]

Chen Lin kept his tone straightforward as he presented his abilities to Svarog, without grandiose words or elaborate justifications.

He knew better than to deceive a robot, especially one as advanced as Svarog. Robots like him weren’t easily fooled, and any attempt at deception would only complicate matters. Svarog could evaluate the credibility of statements using calculation methods that, while not particularly advanced in Chen Lin’s eyes, were more than sufficient.

Deceptio...

Is Unlocking the Stellaris Tech Tree in Star Rail Really Okay? [96]

“Where are we going now?”

“To the docks for some fries.”

“?”

Under Seele's puzzled gaze, Chen Lin shook his head with a smile. “We’re going to meet someone. A robot. He’s been waiting outside the town for quite a while.”

Chen Lin had grown increasingly adept at using his psionic abilities, discovering new applications while refining existing skills like his "surveillance" function.

Boulder Town was entirely under the coverage of psionic projec...

I Don’t Want to Be a Heroic Spirit [260]

As Nero had predicted, she and Alice didn’t encounter the rumored demon in the forest.

However, they did defeat a significant number of monsters, making the trip worthwhile.

"Lady Nero! It’s almost nightfall, so…"

Alice, clutching her ornately designed holy sword, looked up at Nero with hopeful, sparkling eyes.

"Hmm! Indeed…" Nero glanced at the sky before making her decision.

"Then… let’s return to Axel."

"Ahhh~~~!"

Alice let out a disapp...

I Don’t Want to Be a Heroic Spirit [259]

Early the next morning, Nero and Alice arrived at the Adventurer’s Guild to take on more quests.

Yes, just the two of them—Yunyun, who had joined their party the previous day, was absent.

The reason?

"Well!" Nero began with a flourish. "Last night, as I was passionately performing my serenade, Yunyun, bathed in the splendor of my angelic voice, fell asleep in blissful delight. Surely, she must have been dreaming of roses, her face glowing with happiness. But who would ha...

I Don’t Want to Be a Heroic Spirit [258]

"Excellent! Another beautiful maiden has joined my Roman Adventuring Party! What a delightful outcome!" Nero declared joyfully, addressing Alice and Yunyun.

"Y-Yes! I’m so happy! Honestly, I feel like crying. I’m so glad I came to Axel and posted that notice at the Adventurer’s Guild…"

Yunyun’s crimson eyes glistened with emotion, and Alice stepped closer, gently patting her on the back to help her calm down.

"I understand, I understand," Nero said, nodding sagely....

I Don’t Want to Be a Heroic Spirit [257]

Nero gazed at Megumin, her voice soft yet firm.

"I didn’t choose to form a team with you, not because I think you’re unworthy. Quite the opposite—perhaps it’s we who aren’t needed by you."

Her words left both Megumin and Yunyun puzzled.

"Perhaps the course of fate has already been set," Nero continued. "It may not be the smoothest path, but it will be one that you will cherish the most when you look back. There is no need for me to steer you in another direction."<...

I Don’t Want to Be a Heroic Spirit [256]

"Adorable maidens, would you like to form a team with me?"

Nero, accompanied by Alice, approached Megumin and Yunyun, directly extending an invitation to join forces.

Yunyun stared at the sudden appearance of the striking beauty in front of her, her mind struggling to process the situation. Megumin, on the other hand, lowered her head and let out a sinister chuckle.

"Heh heh… Hahaha!"

"M-Megumin?"

Yunyun, visibly trembling, stared at Megumin as though she were ...

Genshin Impact's Incense Burner Of Liyue [385]

“What did you just say?”

A large hand landed on Hu Tao’s head. She looked up to see Gu Sanqiu staring at her, his expression neutral but with an undeniable increase in pressure from his grip.

“Nothing! I was just telling the Elder how ridiculously handsome you are!”

Hu Tao, her survival instincts on high alert, gave him a thumbs-up with a wide grin.

“Do I really need you to emphasize how handsome I am?”

Gu Sanqiu released his hand and sat down besid...

Genshin Impact's Incense Burner Of Liyue [384]

Suppressing the urge to get back at Xingqiu for his long-distance prank, Gu Sanqiu put a peculiar whistle to his lips and blew, producing an odd sound.

“Yah!”

Several Hilichurl archers peeked out from their high vantage points. Once they recognized the whistle Gu Sanqiu was waving and the token in Hu Tao’s hand, they lowered their weapons.

One of them even broke into a little dance, only to lose his footing and tumble from the ledge with a startled yelp.

“These...

Genshin Impact's Incense Burner Of Liyue [383]

“Tch, this is giving me chills,” Gu Sanqiu muttered, shaking his head before continuing to read the latter part of the scroll. It detailed the construction of the Juelu Yin-Yang Bureau in full.

A secret domain that could enhance ordinary people’s combat abilities without endangering their lives—essentially a beginner-friendly training ground—was undeniably intriguing.

Yet he couldn’t figure out whether his ancestor, Gu Shaochong, had survived or why this scroll had sud...