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Godfather Owl: Guardian of Batman [138]

Homelander’s pride was unshakable.

Only a day ago, Butcher had managed to wound him—just barely. But since emerging from his cocoon of Nth metal, he considered himself reborn.

His abilities had grown to unimaginable heights, making him believe he was above all mortals.

And now, a black bat dared to challenge him? It was the ultimate blasphemy.

How could a human even dare to gaze upon a god?

BOOM—

Homelander rocketed toward Prime Bruce...

Godfather Owl: Guardian of Batman [137]

"There’s nothing to be embarrassed about," Bruce said with a shake of his head. "It’s a completely normal thought."

Homelander’s eyes lit up. "So you also—"

"I don’t," Bruce interrupted flatly, cutting him off.

Then he added, "Let’s go. Your Joker persona is probably waiting at the tallest building in the city."

---

Reality.

The city had descended into utter chaos and panic.

Night had fallen, and the darkness crep...

Godfather Owl: Guardian of Batman [136]

The first to step into the room was Queen Maeve.

"Bruce, are you okay?"

She was genuinely concerned about Bruce's state of mind; he seemed... off.

Approaching him, she asked, "You look like you're under a lot of pressure."

"How could I be, Maeve?"

Bruce responded with a clear and innocent smile. "As long as I get to see you every day, no amount of stress can stick around."

Kathoom: What?

What did he just hear?

Was Bruce... flirting with...

Godfather Owl: Guardian of Batman [135]

Zur-En-Arrh.

The name had its origins in a childhood conversation between Bruce and his father, just before entering Crime Alley.

That day, young Bruce had asked his father:

“Why can’t I be Zorro?”

Thomas had answered with grave sincerity:

“I’m not sure Gotham would welcome a masked man who takes the law into his own hands.

“The unfortunate truth is, they’d probably lock someone like Zorro in Arkham Asylum.”

At the tim...

Godfather Owl: Guardian of Batman [134]

In the real world.

Kathoom flew toward the villa, carrying Bruce’s unconscious body.

Humming a familiar tune from his past life, he softly sang, “The world’s greatest treasure is a mother’s love…”

Upon arriving, Kathoom casually dropped Bruce onto the sofa.

The young vigilante remained motionless, his eyes tightly shut, showing no signs of waking up.

“I wonder what kind of dream you’re having right now,” Kathoom muttere...

Godfather Owl: Guardian of Batman [133]

In an instant, the surroundings shifted.

Gotham and Wayne Manor disappeared, replaced by the sterile interior of a laboratory.

Everything from before had been an isolated fragment of a dream, deliberately constructed by Martha.

At its core, they were still inside Homelander’s mental domain.

Martha shed her disguise completely now.

Her pale skin, green hair, and grotesque smile—all laid bare before Bruce’s wide eyes.

He had heard Kathoom describe this ...

Godfather Owl: Guardian of Batman [132]

Due to the soul contract in place, the only human capable of understanding Kathoom’s speech should have been Bruce.

But now, Martha could communicate fluently with the owl, which could only mean one thing—the situation was worse than expected.

Martha had completely taken control of Bruce’s consciousness.

Even so, Kathoom showed no signs of worry. After Martha left, he flew to Bruce’s side and pressed against his pocket.

It was empty.

Good.

Kathoom b...

Godfather Owl: Guardian of Batman [131]

“Homelander has gone mad!”

Bruce stared at the screen, his hands trembling.

The fall of Queens, broadcast moments ago, had played out before his very eyes.

The laser beams raining from the sky were unmistakably Homelander’s doing.

He’s not even pretending anymore, is he?

“We can’t hesitate any longer!”

Bruce made the call immediately. “Homelander has become a global threat. We have to act now!”

He had no choice but to act.

“K...

This Trainee Fatui Harbinger is Too Unreliable [253]

Of course, Luo Qing hadn’t expected a few words to inspire Nahida to rise up against the Akademiya immediately.

As much as he enjoyed teasing her, he wouldn’t actually harm Sumeru’s citizens just to force her hand.

If I ever tried something that extreme, she’d probably erase me from existence via the World Tree.

Watching her fall silent, Luo Qing decided not to press further. After saying a few parting words, his consciousness withdrew from the dream and ret...

This Trainee Fatui Harbinger is Too Unreliable [252]

After dealing with Azar, Luo Qing’s consciousness returned to the dreamscape.

By now, the dream had looped countless times. Lumine and Paimon had started noticing the repetitive cycles and, with Nahida’s subtle guidance, began piecing together the truth of the dream.

Unlike the others trapped in the dream, Nahida existed outside its constraints. Her consciousness functioned like an audience watching a play, observing Lumine and Paimon navigate the endless loops.

Whenever...

This Trainee Fatui Harbinger is Too Unreliable [251]

It was moments like these that made Luo Qing appreciate Makoto even more.

Her timely intervention to get Ayaka to leave had him feeling so moved, he nearly teared up.

Did I save the universe in my past life to deserve someone so kind and capable?

But then Makoto had once casually mentioned that there were three more women just like her.

Tsk...

Once Makoto led Ayaka away, Luo Qing could no longer hold back. He flipped open the blanket and swiftly...

This Trainee Fatui Harbinger is Too Unreliable [250]

“Master...”

When Luo Qing didn’t respond, Theresa couldn’t hold back any longer. Her hands clasped around his neck, and she leaned in to kiss him.

In the darkened living room, the two on the sofa moved closer together under the shared blanket, their intimacy palpable.

“Master...”

After a moment of kissing, Theresa, her face flushed, pulled back slightly and burrowed deeper into the blanket. Her voice came out muffled.

“Master, you’re... still full...

This Trainee Fatui Harbinger is Too Unreliable [249]

Under everyone’s watchful eyes, Azar suddenly launched into a bizarre and highly exaggerated dance.

Not only did he dance, but he also added his own vocal accompaniment, much to the bewilderment of Nilou, who stood frozen onstage.

Last time the Akademiya interrupted her performance, they had been rude enough to relieve themselves on the stage. She had to scrub it repeatedly to get rid of the stench.

And now? This time, they’d come to steal her spotlight!

If you wan...

This Trainee Fatui Harbinger is Too Unreliable [248]

Upon entering the theater, Luo Qing scanned the seats and immediately spotted Makoto and the other women already seated in the front row. They waved at him enthusiastically, a spot saved just for him in the very center.

To his left and right sat three women each, with Makoto and Theresa flanking him. It was clear that Makoto had taken a particular liking to Theresa, her "first little sister" to pledge allegiance.

Under the envious gazes of the men around him, Luo Qing took his sea...

This Trainee Fatui Harbinger is Too Unreliable [247]

Ganyu and the others also noticed Lumine and Paimon.

Since Ganyu and Shenhe had originally come to Sumeru with Lumine, they didn’t feel awkward or embarrassed in her presence.

Kamisato Ayaka and Ei, however, were a different story.

Ayaka had secretly slipped away from Inazuma, leaving all her responsibilities in the hands of Yae Miko. Ei had likewise fibbed to her brother about spending her days training her swordsmanship, only to use a teleportation toilet to sneak off to...

This Trainee Fatui Harbinger is Too Unreliable [246]

A Few Days Later – Sabzeruz Festival Day

The Sabzeruz Festival had finally arrived. Aside from Kamisato Ayaka, Ganyu and Shenhe, along with Ei, had traveled long distances to Sumeru just to see Luo Qing. Naturally, they couldn’t leave so soon.

Moreover, with so many rivals around, they were determined to seize every opportunity to get closer to him. Each one feared that the moment they left, someone else might steal him away—even if the person stand...

Genshin Impact's Incense Burner Of Liyue [265]

“We’ll take our leave now. As for the Tenryou Commission’s request, I’ll write my report based on what I’ve seen and experienced here.”

With a serious expression, Tian Zhongji bid Gu Sanqiu farewell. What the report would ultimately contain, however, was something only the two of them could guess.

“Safe travels,” Gu Sanqiu replied flatly, before turning his gaze to a grinning Arataki Itto, immediately feeling a surge of annoyance.

“I told you to focus on yo...

Genshin Impact's Incense Burner Of Liyue [264]

“Lord Longhai, your martial prowess and unyielding will are truly admirable. I, Tian Zhongji, am deeply impressed.”

Tian Zhongji sheathed his blade and bowed. “Might I ask—have you ever killed a fellow human in the wild?”

“In the wilderness, to be honest, things are far more chaotic and dangerous than you could imagine.”

Gu Sanqiu spoke slowly. “In the wild, killing humans or beasts—what difference does it make? Everyone is fighting to survive, consuming th...

Genshin Impact's Incense Burner Of Liyue [263]

Gu Sanqiu could swear to the old man himself that the comment he made earlier was purely offhand and held no ulterior motives—it was nothing more than a sheer coincidence.

Still, the idea that new disciples were flocking to a dojo not for swordsmanship but to gain access to a better platform and higher-level connections?

Tch, it seems this Tian Zhongji has more going on than meets the eye. At the very least, the Shinyu Style dojo’s lineage must be significant.

�...

Genshin Impact's Incense Burner Of Liyue [262]

“Ah, it’s nothing. You needn’t worry, Master Hu.”

Zhongli sipped his tea calmly. “I just remembered something delightful, that’s all.”

“What’s the good news? Spill it!”

Hu Tao’s eyes gleamed with curiosity.

“Well, strictly speaking, it’s good news. I thought of a junior who seems to have found their own path—one with immense potential.”

“A junior?”

Hu Tao’s eyes sparkled even brighter.

“Your son?”

“Maste...

Genshin Impact's Incense Burner Of Liyue [261]

“In Liyue, I can’t really spread my wings. Guess I’ll just wreak some havoc here in Inazuma instead.”

The energies within Gu Sanqiu's body began to integrate, yet the three forces seemed to remain divided. Even with the Fengxiang Scripture as the primary guide, the other two forces showed no intention of perfectly merging.

“Feels like I’ve married three wives, and now my household is in utter chaos.”

Gu Sanqiu let out a sigh. Any one of th...

The Weapon Master Shall Never Die Bare-Handed in Genshin Impact [55]

“So, this is the Stormterror’s Lair?”

Jia Changjiang trailed behind Venti, dragging his bloodstained battle axe as they surveyed their surroundings. His eyes locked on the towering spire in the distance.

“That’s one tall tower.”

Venti nodded, his voice carrying a wistful undertone. “Yes, it’s quite high. It once belonged to a tyrant who ruled the winds. But that’s ancient history now.”

Though Venti’s words were accompanied by a smile, there was a ...

The Weapon Master Shall Never Die Bare-Handed in Genshin Impact [54]

“Fight me? Let’s not do that...” Venti said, feigning weakness as he strummed his lyre melodramatically. “I’m just a humble bard now. Would you really bully an unarmed poet, Jax?”

“Absolutely,” Jia Changjiang replied without hesitation. “You were the one who said it yourself: none of the Seven Archons are weak!”

“So cruel...” Venti sighed theatrically.

Lumine crossed her arms, her tone dry. “As expected of the god of freedom, huh?” 2024-12-04 22:55:04 +0000 UTC View Post

The Weapon Master Shall Never Die Bare-Handed in Genshin Impact [53]

“A farewell banquet before the mission, huh?” Venti’s eyes lit up with excitement. “That’s a wonderful idea.”

He tilted his head playfully. “But wait, wasn’t I just suspected of being a Fatui agent? Are you sure it’s okay to bring me along?”

Jia Changjiang waved off the concern. “It’s fine. No one got a clear look at you back then. Besides, who would suspect that someone who allegedly stole the Skyward Harp would brazenly show up at an Honorary Knight’s w...

The Weapon Master Shall Never Die Bare-Handed in Genshin Impact [52]

“Jia Changjiang!”

Lumine’s voice rang out as she entered the training grounds.

Hearing her call, Jia Changjiang paused his sparring session with Noelle and Eileen.

“Oh, it’s Lumine,” he said, turning to the newcomer.

Gesturing to the two trainees, he introduced them:

“Noelle and Eileen—Noelle’s a maid of the Knights of Favonius, and Eileen is a trainee knight. They’re both working hard to become full-fledged knights—”

Before he could...

The Weapon Master Shall Never Die Bare-Handed in Genshin Impact [51]

“Your greatsword broke. How about this? I’ll take you to get a new one made—it’ll be my way of compensating you,” Jia Changjiang said, picking up Noelle’s broken greatsword.

“The way you wield weapons isn’t bad, but... for ordinary weapons like this, it’s a bit too much strain.”

“No, it’s fine!” Noelle waved her hands frantically.

“This isn’t the first time I’ve broken a weapon,” she admitted sheepishly. “This sword was forged by Mr. Wagne...

Team Rocket’s Second-in-Command! [135]

The impact from Dragon Rush sent Beedrill tumbling backward, finally steadying itself midair after a brief struggle.

But that was the end of the line for Dragapult.

The attack had drained the last of Dragapult’s energy.

With its strength completely exhausted, Dragapult collapsed to the ground.

Matori, having watched the entire exchange, took a moment to process what she’d seen before raising her flag. "Dragapult is unable to battle! The winner is Beedrill!"

S...

Team Rocket’s Second-in-Command! [134]

After waiting for a while with no movement from the pit, Matori had Xatu fly high to inspect it using Psychic before raising her flag.

"Rhydon is unable to battle. The first round goes to Dragapult!"

As she announced this, Matori looked at Luo Yuan with a hint of disbelief. She knew Giovanni well and hadn’t expected that Luo Yuan could actually defeat him.

"So, I lost."

Giovanni’s expression remained calm.

In truth, he’d known he’d lost the match the mome...

Team Rocket’s Second-in-Command! [133]

"Dragon Darts!"

At Luo Yuan’s thrilled cry, Dragapult launched it as a Dragon Dart at supersonic speed.

"Dreeek!"

Luo Yuan’s shriek sliced through the air.

The Dragon Darts shot forth at supersonic speed, leaving Giovanni with barely a moment to respond.

But Giovanni’s Rhydon was highly trained, and even without a command, it raised its arm instinctively, blocking the incoming attack.

Both Dragon Darts hit Rhydon’s arm in quick succession.

At ...

Team Rocket’s Second-in-Command! [132]

There was no denying it—Giovanni’s skill as a Trainer surpassed that of 99% of the Trainers in this world.

Take the Rhydon in front of him, for example.

Not only was its size considerably larger than that of an ordinary Rhydon, but its gray skin, tough enough to withstand magma-level temperatures, revealed powerful muscles that could be seen with the naked eye.

Even though Rhydon seemed calm, without an ounce of savagery, it radiated an inexplicable aura of pressure.