The Hydro Abyss Mage’s gaze locked onto Jia Changjiang.
The man wielding the massive battle axe radiated an aura that felt foreign to this world.
“I know you’re in there, Abyss Mage. Get out!”
Jia Changjiang stood with one foot on a downed Hilichurl Berserker, shouting toward the house.
“I’ve already dealt with most of the Hilichurls here... So now, Abyss Mage...”
He pointed his axe at the house, directly at where the Abyss Mage was hiding.
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"Lumine, take care of those crossbow-wielding Hilichurls over there."
Standing near the outskirts of Dadaupa Gorge, Jia Changjiang directed Lumine before charging toward a towering Mitachurl wielding a massive wooden shield. "And leave this shield-bearer to me!"
"Got it!"
With a flick of her wrist, Lumine summoned blades of wind, sending them flying toward the distant crossbow Hilichurls.
Meanwhile, Jia Changjiang hefted his battle axe and brought it down in a devastat...
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"‘All things in this world can be accomplished by mortals’?"
Lumine quietly repeated Jia Changjiang’s words, reflecting on the strange god who had called herself the "Sustainer of Heavenly Principles" when she and her brother had tried to leave this world.
Could facing such an opponent… also be considered something mortals could achieve?
Diluc, on the other hand, was momentarily stunned by Jia Changjiang’s bold declaration. However, he quickly composed himself, con...
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"Oh no! Mr. Jax is fighting the Fatui!"
Paimon clung to Lumine’s arm, shaking it frantically. "We need to go help him!"
"No need to worry," Diluc said calmly, crossing his arms as he stood in the tunnel. "Jia Changjiang may have a peculiar personality, but his combat skills are undeniable. He doesn’t have a Vision, and unlike you, he can’t use elemental powers, but…"
Diluc’s voice carried a trace of respect. "Anyone who’s fought him knows the sheer oppressive for...
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"Huh? Lumine?"
Jean was startled by Lumine’s sudden action. She hadn’t expected the traveler to abruptly hug her—and worse, Jean could feel Lumine’s hands subtly inching upward from her stomach.
Lumine’s expression was pure excitement, her grin almost mischievous.
"Traveler! You’re making Jean uncomfortable! Let go already!!!"
Paimon flew over, tugging at Lumine’s hands with all her might.
After a long struggle, Lumine was finally pulled away.
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In high spirits, Jia Changjiang strolled out of the Goth Grand Hotel, not bothering to check the expression on the Lady’s face as he left.
For Jia Changjiang, leaving behind such provocative remarks was no big deal.
The offer to gain elemental powers was tempting, sure—but it couldn’t compare to the thrill of freedom and the joy of challenging strong opponents.
Freedom to live on his own terms and test his mettle against others was what he valued most.
And beside...
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"Acting Grand Master, I’ve completed the task you assigned to me."
In Jean’s office, Kaeya leaned casually against the wall, speaking with a sly smile. "The city’s gossip has fully turned toward blaming the Fatui for stealing the Holy Lyre der Himmel. I have to say, I didn’t expect you to take such a bold stance this time."
"It’s merely taking advantage of the opportunity," Jean replied from behind her desk. "Besides, what I’ve done is nothing compared to what others h...
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"But Mr. Jax," Jean began, her tone heavy with concern, "this plan would place you squarely at the center of the tension between Mondstadt and the Fatui. You’ll become an easy target for them."
"Hmph… Heh heh… Hahaha…"
Jean was taken aback as Jia Changjiang suddenly burst into laughter.
Her confusion grew when she noticed the look of excitement on his face.
"That just means… I’ll have more fights to enjoy, right?" Jia’s grin widened.
Unable to conta...
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"Huh? Wait, you…"
The knight of Favonius who had rushed in froze. At first, he assumed Jia Changjiang was the thief, but something about Jia’s assertive demeanor made him hesitate.
Jia Changjiang stood firm, holding a battle axe in one hand while clutching the bloodied wound on his shoulder with the other—a wound he had deliberately inflicted upon himself with an explosion of Mora.
For someone without a Vision, having an elemental wound on their body was unusual enough...
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[White Iron Pickaxe (3-Star): Crafted using a workbench, this pickaxe has impressive durability.]
The materials Jia Changjiang slapped onto the workbench transformed instantly, emitting a dazzling glow as they became a white iron pickaxe.
With a satisfied grin, Jia Changjiang raised the iron pickaxe and struck the exposed rock layer on the ground.
A few solid swings later, the rocky surface was broken down into a cube-shaped stone block, which tumbled to the...
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Jia Changjiang and Lumine were treated to a highly entertaining scene.
Venti strolled into Mondstadt Cathedral, calling one of the sisters "big sis" and pulling out all the stops to act cute, hoping to con the Holy Lyre der Himmel out of her hands.
Unfortunately, the sister promptly rejected his antics.
Venti then revealed his cards with dramatic flair:
"My devout follower! Rejoice! For before you stands none other than Barbatos, the Anemo Archon himself!"
But the s...
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Jia Changjiang never expected that a single ten-pull would yield an entire set of tools.
Pickaxes, shovels, axes, hoes… and even a makeshift sword. There was also a fishing rod for good measure.
But… the only iron tool in the batch was a hoe.
What am I supposed to do with this? Start farming in Mondstadt and switch careers from Weapon Master to agricultural tycoon?
And the lone four-star item? A damaged block.
Couldn’t it at le...
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"Thank you, Amber!"
Lumine wiped the grease from her lips after devouring another steak, then gave Amber a warm hug.
"It’s no big deal. This is all part of an Outrider Knight’s duties," Amber said, blushing slightly from the sudden show of affection.
As Lumine turned her attention to chatting with Amber, Jia Changjiang let his thoughts drift, deciding to take a closer look at his system.
With ten pulls finally saved up, he couldn’t help but recall his last attemp...
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Venti held the crimson, glowing teardrop in his hand, a trace of sadness in his expression.
"It was once a gentle child, but now it’s filled with sorrow and anger," he said softly.
He handed the teardrop to Lumine. "Can you purify this one, too?"
The crystal radiated a chaotic energy, its impurities clashing with the resonance of Visions. Even Lisa had been surprised when she first encountered it. Yet, all three standing there could handle its power directly.
"And wh...
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"Achoo!"
Walking past the steps where Lumine and Paimon were standing, Venti let out a small sneeze.
"Hmm… Is there a cat nearby?" Venti muttered softly.
Behind him, Jia Changjiang chuckled. "There’s no cat around here. It’s just a sneeze—don’t overthink it. Weren’t you saying you wanted to perform your next song in the square?"
"Alright, let’s hurry then," Venti said with a cheerful smile. "This next song… is about Mondstadt’s Dragon of the East Wind...
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At the Good Hunter restaurant, Jia Changjiang recounted his aerial battle with Stormterror to Venti, along with the events involving Lumine and Paimon, who had joined forces with the Knights of Favonius.
"Oh? A girl from another land, like yourself?" Venti’s tone was filled with curiosity. "And she’s searching for her brother?"
"Yeah, that’s the gist of it. Though we’ve only just met, I get the feeling that she’s… hmm… how should I put it? She’s probably going to b...
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Lance didn’t stay at Silph Co. for long.
As a League Champion, he was on his way to inspect the construction of Dark City’s new Gym.
With Silph Co.’s investment and the planned Poké Ball factory, Dark City was set to grow rapidly, evolving from a neglected fringe city to a major hub. The Gym had to be built with serious consideration.
After exchanging a few pleasantries with Silph’s president and thanking him for supporting the League, Lance left Silph Co.
The...
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Of course, Luo Yuan could never be a spy for the League.
Sabrina was certain of that.
Just look at the way he’d nabbed all those Mega Stones from Hoenn’s League; no way would the League sacrifice that kind of treasure on an undercover agent.
Then again, it was possible Luo Yuan was Giovanni’s spy in the League, and the League turned him back into a spy for Rocket Team, who then sent him back to the League…
But who could keep track of that?
After the captu...
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The vault door had been blown open by Rocket Team.
For the Silph Co. security guards, this was a disaster.
They all knew Rocket Team’s target was the thirteenth-floor vault.
And now Rocket Team had reached it!
The unprotected vault lay exposed, completely vulnerable to Rocket Team’s forces.
“Director Luo Yuan!”
The security guards looked to Luo Yuan, desperation in their eyes.
Unable to stop Rocket Team themselves, they placed their last hopes...
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Charizard’s entrance didn’t draw much attention from the Rocket Team grunts.
Everyone, including Hiroki, only saw Sabrina as a serious threat.
They viewed Luo Yuan as merely her sidekick.
But they quickly paid the price for their underestimation.
“Charizard, Flamethrower!” Luo Yuan commanded.
Charizard unleashed a powerful Flamethrower toward Rocket Team’s Pokémon. The blazing fire struck a Weezing that had just started releasing poison gas.
The ...
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Of course, Sabrina felt Luo Yuan’s words were off only because she knew his real identity.
For the Silph president, however—who was unaware of Luo Yuan’s true allegiance—this was entirely different.
What kind of noble spirit was this?
“I… I’ll leave it to you!”
The uninformed president was visibly moved, rising to his feet and giving a deep bow.
Luo Yuan felt a twinge of guilt but kept a straight face—basic professionalism for any Rocket Team ex...
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“Nope, that’s Taki’s private business.” Yahata Umiri rejected the question outright. “Even if it concerns you, I can’t tell you.”
“Don’t tell me… Did Shiina say something bad about me behind my back?”
Judging by her reaction, Kamigawa Saku couldn’t help but feel a bit suspicious.
Generally, if someone had complimented him, they wouldn’t mind letting it slip.
“I wouldn’t call it bad, per se. Maybe… peculiar.”
As she said this, Umi...
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Stepping off the train, Kamigawa Saku arrived at FOLT, a live house.
This was where Hiroi Kikuri’s band usually performed.
He hadn’t come here many times.
After all, she wasn’t a capturable character. With STARRY, where Nijika Ijichi and Yamada Ryo were, there was no real reason to visit Kikuri here.
He wasn’t actually into bands, anyway.
Just as he pushed the door open, before he could even start looking, Kikuri’s voice called out from nearby.
...
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“No way. I’m definitely not appearing on camera.”
PA-san’s refusal was almost immediate.
She was actually a virtual streamer who spent most of her time gaming online. If she showed up in Saku’s videos, there was a real risk her fans might recognize her voice.
And so, she opted to dodge any chances of that by avoiding the camera altogether.
Meanwhile, Seika Ijichi waved dismissively. “Not my thing either. Sounds boring.”
Once she had confirmed that h...
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Watching how determined the three of them were to turn down any compensation, Saku was speechless.
He’d already laid out a fair and logical argument for why they should accept, and still, they refused.
Couldn’t they just take the money?
Didn’t they all need funds for the band?
Resigned to their unyielding kindness, Saku gave a final, formal explanation. “As I said before, even if you don’t feel the need for payment, I have to consider everyone. ...
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“Wait, that quick to say yes?”
Saku was a little surprised at how fast Chihaya Anon had agreed.
“Oh, come on, it’s no big deal! Anyone in a band has to get used to being on camera, right?” Anon replied, as if it were the most natural thing in the world.
Her reason for being in a band was simple: to stand out, to be in the spotlight.
Appearing in one of Saku’s videos? That was exactly what she wanted.
Actually, now that she thought about it, maybe she ...
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Days passed.
The Sabzeruz Festival drew closer with each sunrise, yet Luo Qing had no word of Lumine or Paimon’s arrival in Sumeru.
The uncertainty gnawed at him. If they’re late, am I supposed to handle Scaramouche myself?
As much as Luo Qing liked a challenge, the idea of facing Scaramouche felt awkward. If Teyvat’s convoluted family tree held, Scaramouche might technically owe him a “dad.”
That’s too much familial drama, even f...
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The world seemed to spin for Kamisato Ayaka as her vision distorted, the sensation akin to being caught in the swirling vortex of a flushing toilet.
Moments later, her surroundings stabilized, and she found herself standing beneath the branches of a massive tree. Moonlight filtered through the leaves, dappling her figure with soft, silvery light.
“This place is...”
Looking down, Ayaka marveled at the colossal tree trunk beneath her feet. It was larger than even the Sacre...
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Meanwhile, Luo Qing found himself once again subjected to the unpredictability of random teleportation, as he hadn’t yet installed the stabilizer on his Interstellar Flush Toilet.
When his vision cleared, he realized he was in an unfamiliar bedroom.
Out of the four potential destinations for his teleporting toilet, two were accounted for: one in Sumeru and another in the Plane of Euthymia. That left two others:
“General... I understand.”
Feigning solemnity, Luo Qing wrapped his arms around Raiden Shogun, his gaze soft and affectionate.
Gently, he caught her wandering hands as they tugged at his clothing. “I like to take the lead,” he murmured softly. “Why don’t you close your eyes first?”
“Mm...”
Raiden Shogun blushed, locking eyes with him briefly before shyly closing them, her lips slightly parted in anticipation.
Her vulnerability was almost too tem...
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