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Team Rocket’s Second-in-Command! [131]

When Ralts woke up from unconsciousness, it was already evening.

Everything seemed as if nothing had happened at all.

Sabrina was preparing dinner, while Luo Yuan was feeding his Pokémon.

"Ralts?"

Ralts looked confused.

Could it all have been an illusion?

But the emotions it had felt… they had been so vivid.

Ralts couldn’t make sense of it…

But soon, it stopped thinking about it altogether, as Luo Yuan handed over a specially prepared dis...

I Just Want a Single Ending [135]

Though he didn’t know if she was a capturable character yet, with the other CRYCHIC members already confirmed as capturable, the odds were high that Wakaba Mutsumi was one as well.

He had to at least say something to confirm it.

So, the important question was: how to approach her without arousing suspicion?

Pretending to be a passerby asking for directions was out of the question.

He’d already told Nagasaki Soyo and others that he was a CRYCHIC fan. If he failed to...

I Just Want a Single Ending [134]

After Yahata Umiri left, Kamigawa Saku didn’t leave immediately.

Instead, he stayed till the end, politely listening to Kikuri Hiroi’s band’s performance.

He might not be too interested in the music, but basic courtesy mattered.

After all, she was a friend and his future bass teacher.

Before heading out, he made sure to give Kikuri a quick goodbye, and only then did he leave the livehouse.

However, he wasn’t in a hurry to go home. Instead, he began lookin...

I Just Want a Single Ending [133]

“For a little while, sure. That’s no problem.”

Yahata Umiri checked the time, ultimately deciding not to turn him down.

“Great!” Saku seemed genuinely pleased.

“So, what did you want to talk about?”

Since he’d approached her for a chat, it was only natural for him to pick the topic.

“Well, Kikuri-senpai mentioned when she introduced us that I just recently started learning bass,” Saku said, bringing it up again.

“That’s true.”

I Just Want a Single Ending [132]

“Here?”

Kikuri instinctively glanced around the room.

“Yes.”

Saku confirmed.

“That’s tricky. I’m not like Nijika. The livehouse isn’t my home.” Kikuri understood the limitations well.

Kita Ikuyo and Chihaya Anon could use STARRY’s practice room whenever a band wasn’t booked because it was owned by Nijika Ijichi’s sister.

Not every band could casually borrow a livehouse’s facilities.

Want to use it? Sure.

As long as you�...

I Just Want a Single Ending [131]

“You don’t need to get ready?”

Saku didn’t mind Kikuri sticking around to watch the show with him, but wasn’t she performing today as well?

“Our band’s set is later. We’ve got time.”

Kikuri explained casually, pulling out another can of beer to drink.

“I see.”

Saku had come at her invitation, not specifically to watch the show, so he didn’t know her band’s exact set time.

Then, changing the topic, he asked, “So, why did you sudde...

I Don’t Want to Be a Heroic Spirit [135]

After breaking the formation core in the western mountains, Kiichi Hougen didn’t return to the village. Instead, she headed straight for the second auxiliary core in the eastern mountains.

Lunchtime wasn’t far off, and her trip to the eastern mountains might mean being late. Still, Kiichi Hougen pressed on.

Her mood wasn’t great, and the monsters in the eastern mountains seemed like perfect targets to vent her frustration.

Even though she was well aware of her nature a...

I Don’t Want to Be a Heroic Spirit [134]

“I’m back… Were you two waiting long? Did I take too long to return?”

Kiichi Hougen pushed the door open and was greeted by the sight of a modest table spread with dishes and two small figures sitting quietly, waiting for the meal to begin.

Perhaps “modest” wasn’t the right word. There was just enough food for three people, and it was entirely vegetarian.

“Angel Sister! These lavender melons are ones Sara and I picked for you!”

“Oh! Well, thank you ...

I Don’t Want to Be a Heroic Spirit [133]

The battlefield was a scene of utter devastation. Two figures darted and clashed, their every collision unleashing violent shockwaves that left massive craters in the ground.

For them, moving at supersonic speed was second nature. This was undeniably a battle between Servants.

Even from a hundred meters away, the residual force of their blows was enough to rip an ordinary human to shreds.

Blades gleamed like auroras spilling across the night sky—beautiful but deadly, capab...

I Don’t Want to Be a Heroic Spirit [132]

People should only do what they are meant to do.

Fishing tasks should be left to the village fisherman.
Selling fruit should be the responsibility of the village orchard keeper.
Protecting the village is the job of the village samurai.

Even playing is a task—a responsibility that belongs to children.

“Chika, remember this well…”

“You can only do what you are meant to do. You can only do what you want to do.”

...

I Don’t Want to Be a Heroic Spirit [131]

Twin streaks stretched across the ground as Kiichi Hougen’s heels skidded back, her teeth clenched in frustration.

The next moment, the armored figure closed the distance, bringing its katana down in a relentless assault. Kiichi Hougen found herself locked in an intense exchange of attacks and defenses.

If one were to describe the armored figure’s initial strikes as a heavy mountain and an unending stream, then the strike that had just sent Kiichi Hougen flying could only be l...

This Trainee Fatui Harbinger is Too Unreliable [245]

Late Night — Layla’s House

In all her years, Layla had never heard such an outrageous request.

What did he mean, “Can I stay at your place tonight?”

What did Luo Qing’s lack of lodging have to do with her? Did he really expect her to agree? She’d much rather see him sleep on the streets!

“Let me make this clear first…” Layla stood at her front door, gripping the key in her hand, her expression a mix of frustration an...

This Trainee Fatui Harbinger is Too Unreliable [244]

After being unceremoniously sent out of Alhaitham’s home by Kaveh, Luo Qing found himself wandering the dimly lit streets of Sumeru City.

Returning home was not an option—Makoto had made it clear she wanted an uninterrupted girls’ night, and no amount of progress on the new house would change that.

With his godlike stamina, Luo Qing could easily go days without sleep. Yet, he had grown accustomed to spending his nights engaged in… exercise with Makoto and Theresa, fol...

This Trainee Fatui Harbinger is Too Unreliable [243]

At the Jnagarbha Forge

The massive central platform of the forge was illuminated by a faint purple glow emanating from the giant humanoid mech, Shouki no Kami, the Prodigal.

The mech’s chest platform was alight with activity. Standing on it were Dottore and Azar, their gazes fixed on streams of data flowing across a Void Terminal. They seemed deep in discussion.

At the mech’s head, Scaramouche was connected to the mach...

This Trainee Fatui Harbinger is Too Unreliable [242]

For a moment, Ei’s mind was struck by a thunderbolt of realization.

Luo Qing had actually seduced her sister?!

And to make matters worse, her sister was now openly supporting him in his harem-building antics!

“Big Sister, do you realize that Luo Qing—”

“I know everything,” Makoto replied softly, leaning close to whisper in Ei’s ear.

“I even know all the things you’ve done with him.”

“What…?!” Ei gasped, her face flushing in shock.<...

This Trainee Fatui Harbinger is Too Unreliable [241]

Since her creation, this was the first time the Raiden Shogun had ever felt the urge to cry.

Her blade trembled slightly in her hand, the edge grazing Luo Qing’s neck and leaving a shallow cut. Beads of crimson dripped from the wound and splattered onto the floor.

The women watching this scene panicked, ready to rush forward and tend to him. But Luo Qing raised a hand, silently signaling for them to stay back.

“Why aren’t you finishing it?” Luo Qing asked calmly.

This Trainee Fatui Harbinger is Too Unreliable [240]

Before arriving, Kamisato Ayaka had mentally prepared herself for countless possible scenarios when meeting the other women in Luo Qing’s life.

She imagined being mocked, sneered at, or even scolded in front of Luo Qing—accused of trying to steal him.

But she wasn’t afraid. No difficulty could deter her from being with Luo Qing.

Even if the price was sharing him with others.

She understood the reality.

But why was the Raiden Shogun here?

Could tho...