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Team Rocket’s Second-in-Command! [245]

"Is that so..."

Hearing Luo Yuan's explanation, Misty looked doubtful.

Still, she couldn’t believe Luo Yuan would deliberately stand her up.

"How are things going at the Cerulean Gym?" Luo Yuan asked.

"My sisters," Misty sighed. "They received an invitation for a world tour and decided to leave the gym to me for a while."

Her tone was weary.

Misty was increasingly convinced that accepting the role of Cerulean Gym Leader had been a mistake.

Now, her ...

Team Rocket’s Second-in-Command! [244]

As always, Luo Yuan left the venue on the back of Dragonite.

"Did Malva contact you?" Luo Yuan asked through a video call with Matori.

"Yes, while you were competing earlier, she reached out to one of our mid-level Rocket executives through a black market intermediary."

"Interesting. It seems she's getting restless because of Celosia's disappearance."

Thanks to days of remote reconnaissance using drones, Team Rocket had confirmed that the stranded members on the island...

Team Rocket’s Second-in-Command! [243]

“Mamoswine is unable to battle! Gabite wins!”

The referee’s announcement marked the conclusion of the match.

Only then did the spectators snap out of their daze after witnessing Gabite’s sudden disappearance and reappearance.

Just as they were about to cheer, a new development seized their attention.

Gabite’s body began to glow with a radiant white light.

Encased in this brilliance, its form rapidly transformed. Its height increased significantly, its a...

Team Rocket’s Second-in-Command! [242]

It’s common knowledge—greater mass means greater inertia.

For a large Pokémon like Mamoswine, stopping its charge was no easy feat.

As Ryuji inwardly cursed Luo Yuan for his "underhanded" tactics, he barked out a command.

“Mamoswine, use your Ice Fangs to anchor yourself!”

Mamoswine slammed its frosty tusks into the ground, their sharp edges carving deep trenches as they dragged across the battlefield. Only after plowing out twin ten-meter-long grooves, half a...

Team Rocket’s Second-in-Command! [241]

The commentator had just begun speculating on Luo Yuan’s reasoning for choosing Gabite when the battle commenced.

“Gabite, use Earthquake!”

While Steel-type moves would have been more effective against the Ice-type Mamoswine, Luo Yuan decided on Earthquake after considering their relative sizes.

Gabite stomped hard on the ground.

Ripples of seismic energy spread outward from its feet, rapidly expanding across the battlefield.

Though <...

I Just Want a Single Ending [245]

“So, that’s how it is.”

After listening to Kamigawa Saku’s explanation, Nagasaki Soyo forced a smile.

How should she put this?

Even though the rumor sounded exaggerated and was ultimately baseless, she still couldn’t help but feel irritated.

After all, he was her younger brother.

To hear him tangled in such gossip with other girls—it wasn’t something she, as his sister, could simply brush off.

“Aren’t you planning to clarify ...

I Just Want a Single Ending [244]

“Take your time to think about it,” Shiraishi Shizuko said with a composed tone. “I’ll go talk to Mana about this.”

Hearing her say this, Shiraishi, as the manager of sumimi, nodded in agreement.

“Oh, by the way, is Mana still here? Is she in the lounge?”

“When I left the lounge, she was still there,” Misumi Uika responded softly.

“Alright, I’ll head over now.”

With that, Shiraishi Shizuko made her way toward the lounge, leaving Misumi Uik...

I Just Want a Single Ending [243]

“That’s great news.”

Seeing him agree, Shizuko Shiraishi’s face lit up with satisfaction.

As expected, just as the company predicted, there was no way a fan like him could refuse composing for sumimi.

“However,” Kamigawa Saku said cautiously, “I can’t guarantee how many songs I can write or how quickly. I’ll do my best.”

Even though he could easily compose countless top-tier songs using his learning card, he didn’t want to waste such a va...

I Just Want a Single Ending [242]

“I’ll start by giving you a quick tour of our company.”

Following sumimi’s manager, Shizuko Shiraishi, Kamigawa Saku was led through the various departments and sections of the company, gaining a broad understanding of the layout.

After taking a brief look around, they arrived at their final stop.

“This is sumimi’s lounge,” Shiraishi explained, pausing to knock on the door before turning to Kamigawa Saku.

“Alright.”

Kamigawa Sa...

I Just Want a Single Ending [241]

After leaving school, Kamigawa Saku took a short walk and arrived at the agreed-upon café.

Pushing the door open, his eyes immediately landed on sumimi’s manager, Shizuko Shiraishi.

Without hesitation, he walked over, sat down across from her, and greeted her with a smile.

“Let me reintroduce myself—I’m Kamigawa Saku, the composer of the song in question.”

“So it really was you,” Shizuko Shiraishi replied.

She had suspected as much when th...

This Trainee Fatui Harbinger is Too Unreliable [370]

“...”

Watching Furina flaunt her authority from the central balcony, Luo Qing was at a loss for words.

How does she come up with these conclusions?

Even with minimal thought, it was obvious Lyney couldn’t be the culprit.

Still, this situation aligned closely with the narrative trajectory Luo Qing had anticipated for this particular event in the opera house.

Once the security personnel sealed off the area, they began collecting evidence. From the re...

This Trainee Fatui Harbinger is Too Unreliable [369]

“Luo Qing, that guy... Didn’t he say he wasn’t coming?!”

Furina grumbled inwardly as she rubbed her aching leg.

The imposing air she had worked so hard to cultivate had been utterly shattered by his presence.

He must have done it on purpose!

Furina sniffled, already planning to head to Luo Qing’s place after the performance to give him a piece of her mind.

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This Trainee Fatui Harbinger is Too Unreliable [368]

“You—you—you…!”

Furina hastily crossed her arms over her chest, kicking her legs out to put some distance between herself and Luo Qing. She retreated to the head of the bed, her eyes wide with shock.

“Those… those scenes… were they real?!”

“Of course,” Luo Qing replied nonchalantly, arms crossed.

“Why would I lie to you?”

“...”

Furina fell silent.

Before seeing Luo Qing’s interactions with those goddesses, she might hav...

This Trainee Fatui Harbinger is Too Unreliable [367]

“Alright, he’s gone now…”

Furina sat cross-legged on her bed, arms folded, looking every bit like an interrogator sizing up a suspect.

“Now, spill it. Why were you messing with that thing at the Opera House?”

“Well…” Luo Qing hesitated for a moment before answering, “Someone told me that it might contain something that could counter the prophecy. They asked me to check it out.”

“Someone? Who?”

“Confidential.”

“...”

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This Trainee Fatui Harbinger is Too Unreliable [366]

"Ah, this..."

Staring at the suddenly transformed environment around him, Luo Qing couldn't help but look a bit surprised.

It seemed the energy contained within the Oratrice Mecanique d'Analyse Cardinale was of paramount importance to Neuvillette. Otherwise, why would he react so strongly, ready to fight at the drop of a hat?

“I say, Lord Neuvillette, why don’t you take a moment to relax first...”

Raising both hands as if to surrender, Luo Qing maintained a calm ...

Is Unlocking the Stellaris Tech Tree in Star Rail Really Okay? [80]

Seele wrapped up her last task of the evening, trying to decide where to take Chen Lin for a proper tour. Turning around, she caught sight of him standing there with a faint, somewhat absent-minded smile on his face. His gaze was unfocused, and something about it ticked her off.

She waved a hand in front of him. “Hey! Wake up!”

“Haha, sorry, got lost in thought for a bit.”

“What were you thinking about? You looked so smug…” Seele narrowed her eyes suspiciously....

Is Unlocking the Stellaris Tech Tree in Star Rail Really Okay? [79]

Seele sat on a makeshift platform, scratching her head in frustration. She’d been trying to articulate her thoughts for what felt like hours, but no matter how hard she tried, the words simply wouldn’t come. Regret crept into her heart—if only she’d spent more time reading and learning back then, she wouldn’t be so tongue-tied now.

It felt like starting a conversation, only to trip over your own words midway through.

Ugh, this is so frustrating!

“There�...

Is Unlocking the Stellaris Tech Tree in Star Rail Really Okay? [78]

The Underworld was a maze of densely packed buildings with no discernible planning. A few steps down any street, and you'd encounter a sharp turn. It was impossible to guess where Seele had gone or what she was up to.

The night was long, and Chen Lin wasn’t in a rush to rest. He didn’t mind wasting some time waiting for Seele, so he crouched by the roadside, eavesdropping on a group of miners chatting near a barbecue stall.

“Ungrateful rats. Back then, the foreman shouldn’...

Is Unlocking the Stellaris Tech Tree in Star Rail Really Okay? [77]

Leaning against the headboard, Chen Lin slowly set his phone aside. He had finally reestablished contact with key allies in the Upper District, exchanging updates on their respective safety.

Bronya remained under Cocolia’s house arrest. Thankfully, the Silvermane Guards assigned to monitor her were loyal to Bronya herself, allowing her to discreetly access outside information when needed.

According to Serval, Cocolia had initiated sweeping reforms within the Silvermane Guard, pr...

Is Unlocking the Stellaris Tech Tree in Star Rail Really Okay? [76]

Upper District.

In the pristine white halls of the palace, Bronya sat gracefully at her desk, her elegant figure outlined by the soft light. She gently flipped through the pages of her notebook, her expression calm but tinged with subtle unease.

The notebook in her hands was filled with neat, refined handwriting, though scattered among the pages were annotations written with bold, firm strokes—a stark contrast that clearly indicated the work of multiple authors....

I Don’t Want to Be a Heroic Spirit [245]

She was born at dawn, not as the rightful heir to an emperor but as the last descendant of her line.

Perhaps because of her unconventional lineage, she loved others more than herself.

She adored the nameless citizens far more than the celebrated nobles.

And yet, this way of living was never understood.

Faced with the nobles' probing questions, Nero’s lips curved into a faint smile.

"You ask what my Rome is like?"

"I am Rome! The land beneath my feet is Ro...

I Don’t Want to Be a Heroic Spirit [244]

"Hm! Let’s end today’s story here," Nero declared.

"Alright..."

Alice looked visibly disappointed; she clearly hadn’t had enough of the tale.

"The stories Nero-dono tells are indeed captivating," Claire remarked. "They’re imaginative, emotional, and feel surprisingly vivid." Then, she turned to Alice. "But Alice-sama, don’t get too carried away. Stories are, after all, just stories."

"I understand, Claire."

Alice, however, didn’t seem eager to clarify...

I Don’t Want to Be a Heroic Spirit [243]

Alice’s request to hear about Nero’s past put Nero in a bit of a dilemma.

Should she tell Alice about Nero's history… or delve into the past of Phoenix Plume, her identity in another life?

Since the Alice in front of her knew Nero as "Nero," it made sense that what Alice wanted to hear was likely Nero’s own story.

"Have I… made things difficult for you, Sister?"

"No, not at all. It’s just that I’m unsure of how to start..."

Ne...

I Don’t Want to Be a Heroic Spirit [242]

"Today's breakfast features baby dragon bacon with sunny-side-up eggs and a salad made with fresh asparagus and lettuce. The bread is for you to choose, and the salad is made with vegetables harvested this morning. However, be cautious—the asparagus has strong attack power, so beware of counterattacks."

The elderly butler who brought Nero her breakfast delivered this peculiar warning with a straight face. For a moment, Nero froze, unable to comprehend the meaning behind "strong at...