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The Weapon Master Shall Never Die Bare-Handed in Genshin Impact [128]

“I’m fine, but thank you for your concern,” Jean said with a small smile to Jia Changjiang and the others. “If I can’t face small issues like this, how could I ever hope to protect Mondstadt like Lady Vanessa did?”

Jean’s gaze shifted to the massive tree near the statue of the Anemo Archon.

“Perhaps you’re not familiar, as you’re not from Mondstadt, but the first Grand Master of the Knights of Favonius, Lady Vanessa, was both gentle and strong.

“She ove...

The Weapon Master Shall Never Die Bare-Handed in Genshin Impact [127]

“Leave it to me…”

Jean, whose work had just been entirely reassigned by the Knights of Favonius, found herself at a loss. The sudden emptiness following her previously overwhelming workload, compounded by too much coffee, left her dazed.

As she reached for something to busy herself with, her subordinates intercepted her attempts.

“Oh, Acting Grand Master, just leave it to us!”

The abrupt transition from extreme busyness to having nothing to do was jarring. Se...

The Weapon Master Shall Never Die Bare-Handed in Genshin Impact [126]

“Why are we looking for that bard?” Diluc asked, frowning. “He has nothing to do with this situation.”

“Venti’s not just some bard—he’s Barbatos, the Anemo Archon. Besides, he genuinely cares about Mondstadt,” Jia Changjiang explained, waving his hand dismissively. “Having him with us will make things a lot easier.”

Jia Changjiang extended his hand toward Diluc. “You have your aspirations for Mondstadt, and I have my reasons for loving this place.”

...

Team Rocket’s Second-in-Command! [220]

“Gary, you…!”

Hearing Gary’s words, Ash was immediately provoked and wanted to settle the score with him.

“Who’s afraid of who?”

Gary, equally competitive, shot back without hesitation.

From the sidelines, Gary’s fan club stood up to cheer him on, fanning the flames.

Just as it seemed the two were about to find a place to duke it out, Luo Yuan intervened.

“If you two have this much energy, why not use it to train your Pokémon?”

�...

Team Rocket’s Second-in-Command! [219]

Watching Gible, Luo Yuan considered his options. If his next opponent wasn’t too strong, he could let Gible battle and take a gamble on mid-battle evolution.

Though Gible was newly hatched, it was no ordinary Gible.

This Gible had been steeped in dragon energy for over a thousand years, with an immense reservoir of potential already built up.

Back then, Ash’s Charmeleon had evolved into Charizard in a moment of extreme anger.

Who’s to say Luo Yuan’s Gible could...

Team Rocket’s Second-in-Command! [218]

Luo Yuan opted to leave on Dragonite instead of waiting for Ash and the others, and for good reason.

While his last flashy exit on Dragonite had been more about showing off, this time, he had a practical motive: avoiding a swarm of reporters.

Ever since the guide created by Team Rocket had gone viral, many official league media outlets had started using it as source material, making Luo Yuan a hot topic for interviews.

However, Luo Yuan found interviews to be a hassle. Moreo...

Team Rocket’s Second-in-Command! [217]

Machamp’s fist sank deep into the swirling waters of Gyarados’s Aqua Tail.

The water acted like a cushion, absorbing most of Machamp’s punch's kinetic energy as ripples spread across the surface.

“Machamp’s Mega Punch hit the water surrounding Gyarados’s tail but failed to inflict any damage!” the commentator announced loudly.

Just as everyone—including Machamp—was focused on how its attack had been nullified...

Gyarados gave its tail a gentle flick. ...

Team Rocket’s Second-in-Command! [216]

With Team Flare neatly arranged in his mind,

Luo Yuan picked up the Eevee, which was still “fighting” his palm, and held it high. The action instantly made Eevee forget its earlier "anger" at Luo Yuan for forcibly changing the TV channel.

Nearby, Gible glanced at the cheerful Eevee, then lowered its head and continued working on the energy cube.

It was determined to grow quickly and become a valuable Pokémon!

---

A day passed in the blink of an eye.

Si...

I Just Want a Single Ending [210]

"Ah... Taki-chan, you can compose music?"

Nagasaki Soyo wasn’t surprised by this news, having heard about it from Kamigawa Saku previously.

"I'm just learning."

Shiina Taki didn't believe her composition skills were anything exceptional.

"When did you start learning?" Nagasaki Soyo asked curiously.

Though she had an idea, she wanted to hear it directly from Taki herself.

"Back in middle school," Taki replied offhandedly. "Thought it’d come in handy if I...

I Just Want a Single Ending [209]

“That’s amazing!”

Nijika’s face brightened with a genuine smile after hearing his response.

So, she’d managed to fulfill her promise from earlier that morning.

“Yeah,” Saku smiled back, glancing out the window again.

In the end, maybe this Ferris wheel ride wasn’t so dull after all. Mostly because Nijika was with him.

---

After getting off the Ferris wheel, Saku and Nijika left the amusement park. They rode the train back together, chatting ...

I Just Want a Single Ending [208]

“Then, are you really sure you want to bring my sister a souvenir?”

Instead of answering, Nijika glanced down at the teddy bear in her hand and then looked back up at Saku, returning his question with another.

【Be Honest】

【Lie】

The system’s options popped up right on cue, prompting Saku to make a choice.

‘Seriously…’

He could only sigh.

He was supposed to ...

I Just Want a Single Ending [207]

“...”

Looking at Nijika’s gentle smile, Saku couldn’t muster any comeback.

Because she was right—everything she’d said was based on his own words.

It was… frustrating.

This just made him look like a fool, didn’t it?

Forgetting the very things he himself had said.

Still, being treated with such kindness wasn’t the worst feeling.

He didn’t dislike it.

But that was all. Not disliking it didn’t mean he necessarily enjoyed it. 2024-12-21 15:38:30 +0000 UTC View Post

I Just Want a Single Ending [206]

Ijichi Nijika understood all too well what it was like to lose a parent.

When they’d held that study session before, she’d felt a deep empathy for Kamigawa Saku because her mother had passed away, too.

And now, that empathy had only grown stronger.

There are many ways to grow up, but when it’s because of losing your parents, it feels especially tragic.

Particularly because Saku had been so young at the time.

In that moment, Nijika’s mind wandered, conside...

I Don’t Want to Be a Heroic Spirit [210]

"What’s the matter?"

Artoria peeked out from behind the mountain of food she had carried, tilting her head and directing a curious gaze at Shishigou Kairi.

No. It doesn’t matter how innocent you look—this is way too much food!

"Father! Why are you eating so much?!"

See? Even Mordred thinks this is over the top.

"It’s not fair! Give me half!"

Shishigou Kairi: "..."

Ignoring the stunned mercenary beside her, Artoria placed a plate in front of Mo...

I Don’t Want to Be a Heroic Spirit [209]

"What’s wrong with my outfit?"

Artoria glanced down at her shawl, gauzy skirt, sun hat, and high-heeled sandals, her brows knitting slightly in confusion. "Does it not look good?"

"It looks too good!"

The words tumbled out of Mordred’s mouth before her brain could catch up. Realizing what she’d said, she blushed furiously and cleared her throat to cover her embarrassment.

"Ahem! I mean... you look beautiful, Father. So beautiful it’s hard to look ...

I Don’t Want to Be a Heroic Spirit [208]

Artoria was about to buy the pastry the young woman had recommended and perhaps browse for other items when she suddenly remembered—she didn’t have any money.

This was a problem. After all, even heroes can be stumped by a lack of funds.

Using magecraft to hypnotize the young woman into thinking she’d already been paid? Absolutely out of the question—it would be no better than committing a crime.

This brought back memories of her time as "Baobhan Sith," when she took ...

I Don’t Want to Be a Heroic Spirit [207]

Sighișoara, a small town in Romania, is often called the birthplace of vampires, as it was the birthplace of Vlad III.

However, after the Yggdmillennia clan established their base here and summoned Servants, the town became far from ordinary.

Unlike in the FSN timeline, where the Clock Tower’s mineralogy lord, Kayneth, participated in the Fuyuki Holy Grail War with little interest, most Western magi didn’t take the Holy Grail War seriously. They considered it a mere spectacle...

I Don’t Want to Be a Heroic Spirit [206]

Hey! Are we still fighting or not?"

The interruption in the battle left Achilles deeply dissatisfied.

Especially now, with that Ruler and the dark-skinned priest engaging in conversation—was the fight really about to end so anticlimactically?

He wouldn’t allow it.

"Of course, the battle continues," Artoria said coolly. "While the Red faction hasn’t technically broken any rules, you’ve attacked me repeatedly. Don’t think I’ll let this slide so easily."

This Trainee Fatui Harbinger is Too Unreliable [335]

“What are you doing?!”

Luo Qing rushed into the room, alarmed, and snatched the photobook out of Furina’s hands.

This was Ayaka’s precious gift to him—how could he let someone else casually flip through it?

“What’s with the overreaction?” Furina tilted her head in genuine surprise.

It was just a collection of cute, slightly risqué photos of a young woman. Why was he so defensive? Could it be… was she his wife?

“Who gave you perm...

This Trainee Fatui Harbinger is Too Unreliable [334]

“Information about the Hydro Archon… and the prophecy of Fontaine sinking?”

Navia frowned slightly, her expression turning wary.

Luo Qing’s requests were undeniably sensitive. In Fontaine, openly discussing the Hydro Archon—especially anything that wasn’t outright praise—was taboo. If Furina caught wind of such discussions, the consequences would likely involve the Tribunal, and at the very least, a severe reprimand.

If Luo Qing intended to use this information...

This Trainee Fatui Harbinger is Too Unreliable [333]

Ashen River District, Thorned Rose Society Division

On the second floor of the modest building, a young woman dressed in an elegant gown and tall leather boots stood at the kitchen counter. Taking a deep breath, she stretched her arms, loosening her muscles in preparation for the culinary adventure ahead.

She had just placed a mound of dough before her, ready to begin, when the door burst open.

A man in a black suit rushed in, his expression panicke...

This Trainee Fatui Harbinger is Too Unreliable [332]

“W-what’s the big deal about going down there?”

Furina huffed, though her voice betrayed a clear note of hesitation.

“There’s nothing I’m afraid of.”

“Well then, esteemed Water Archon, please follow closely,” Luo Qing said with a sly grin before leaping into the dark, yawning abyss of the manhole. In a few agile movements, he landed in the Ashen River District, the underground expanse shrouded in shadow.

Just as he’d imagined, the so-called Ashen Ri...

This Trainee Fatui Harbinger is Too Unreliable [331]

Despite Luo Qing’s casual offer, Arlecchino remained unmoved.

On one side was the ancient Tsaritsa, a deity who had existed since the Archon War, and on the other was Luo Qing, her newly appointed Twelfth Harbinger whom she had personally raised.

Even without much deliberation, it was obvious to Arlecchino whose side she would choose. Unless, of course, Luo Qing came to her one day claiming that he had somehow subdued the Tsaritsa herself—an impossibility she couldn’t entert...

Genshin Impact's Incense Burner Of Liyue [335]

The violet-black rift closed, but the Reader lingered on the projection of Gu Sanqiu, as if burning his visage into memory.

“Heh, so the mysterious Gu family that’s feigned death for so many years has rejoined the chaos of this world. Whose hand guides them? Are they players... or just pawns?”

“Barbatos? Morax?”

“Or perhaps... a remnant of divine design?”

If Gu Sanqiu had overheard the Reader’s musings, he might not have defected to help the Abyss with ...

Genshin Impact's Incense Burner Of Liyue [334]

"If yelling into the sky could summon power like that, maybe I should scream ‘Celestia, my goddess!’ and see if I can break through three or five realms in one go."

Gu Sanqiu’s expression shifted between exasperation and disgust as he observed the encroaching black-and-purple energy. Whatever this was, it clearly wasn’t benign.

Is this the so-called “law” Venti mentioned?

If this was the power of law, Gu Sanqiu wanted no part of it. Just imagining it mad...

Genshin Impact's Incense Burner Of Liyue [333]

As a product of a once technologically unmatched nation, how could a war machine like the Ruin Guards be limited to spinning in circles and firing missiles? Surely, they must possess some sort of intelligent combat module.

Gu Sanqiu mused on the idea that if some of the Ruin Guards scattered across Teyvat were intentionally placed there by unknown forces, it was unlikely to be without ulterior motives.

"Ugh, whatever. It’s not my job to worry about this kind of thing," he mutter...

Genshin Impact's Incense Burner Of Liyue [332]

To escape Venti’s ominous attempt to “jinx” him, Gu Sanqiu swiftly flew toward Stormterror’s Lair. Left behind, Venti let out a long sigh of relief as he watched Gu Sanqiu vanish into the distance.

"Phew, talking to that kid is exhausting. I almost spilled more secrets than I should’ve—Morax would’ve given me an earful for sure."

Glancing down at the neatly arranged rows of fine wine nearby, Venti’s expression brightened.

"Heh, now that someone’s helping me...

Genshin Impact's Incense Burner Of Liyue [331]

"A reward, you say? Let me think for a moment."

Venti’s face lit up as Gu Sanqiu seemed to agree. However, his words immediately darkened Gu Sanqiu’s expression.

"You told me there are ‘unexpected benefits,’ which means you must already know something about the situation. And now you’re telling me you need time to figure out what to offer?"

Gu Sanqiu was beginning to suspect this bard was toying with him.

"No, no, listen to me, Nephew! I just haven’t figure...

Star Rail: Starting with a Lyre, Living off Busking [190]

“What’s the task? Helping you with the chaos in the Divination Commission, or do you have something new in store for us?”

March 7th’s curiosity shone through as she asked, her ease making Fu Xuan raise a slight brow.

“You’re surprisingly eager to help. No wonder Jing Yuan sought you out,” Fu Xuan remarked, a faint smirk forming. “Rest assured, it’s nothing complicated. I merely need you to find someone for me.”

“Find someone? Who?”

“One of my ...

Star Rail: Starting with a Lyre, Living off Busking [189]

The grandiose entrance of the Diviner Fu Xuan elicited a variety of reactions from the group.

March 7th immediately imagined Uncle Yang making such a dramatic entrance someday. Stelle resolved to try it herself in the future. Welt’s eyes sparkled, already envisioning how this scene could be incorporated into his next animation project.

Even Venti, who had been entirely unserious up to this point, straightened up, adopting a more respectful demeanor. It wasn’t that he was awest...