Bruce walked out of the bookstore mid-argument with Kathoom.
“You still can’t explain why Homelander and this ‘Superman’ you mentioned have such similar abilities!”
One was from Earth, the other an alien.
“It’s called convergent evolution!”
Kathoom had his own explanation ready. “Like bats and pterosaurs—completely different creatures, but with similar wings!”
“Whatever you say.”
Bruce wasn’t interested in continuing the debate.<...
2024-11-29 17:39:15 +0000 UTC
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Rosalyne, now wielding the Cryo Vision gifted by Luo Qing, had become a far more formidable force than she once was.
In the past, the icy power she controlled was merely a tool to suppress the cursed flames within her, a precarious balance of elements that allowed her to use only one at a time.
Now, empowered by the Vision, her mastery over Cryo had grown exponentially. She could wield both Cryo and Pyro simultaneously, a duality that transformed her into a true force of destructi...
2024-11-28 18:10:40 +0000 UTC
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The night passed, and under Luo Qing’s relentless command, Babale spent the entire evening performing square dances in his room.
By the time she stumbled out the next morning, her legs were trembling, and she had to cling to the walls just to stay upright.
Her weakened state did not go unnoticed by the members of the Tanit tribe. They exchanged shocked glances, their imaginations running wild.
Was Luo Qing truly that powerful?
After all, when their tribal le...
2024-11-28 18:08:21 +0000 UTC
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Both Babale and Ret froze, their hands awkwardly suspended in midair.
Following the sound of the voice, Babale turned to see Luo Qing looking at them with a smile that radiated faux kindness.
“…”
“…”
[Babale's Frustration +1]
[Ret's Frustration +1]
After several days of relentless torment under Luo Qing’s bizarre regime, Babale now felt a pang of frustration every time she even saw him.
“Well, well. Trying t...
2024-11-28 18:08:16 +0000 UTC
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Several days passed.
Under Luo Qing’s oppressive rule, the members of the Tanit tribe had no choice but to follow the schedule he imposed on them.
Every morning, they had to wake up early and gather at the ruins square to perform a strange dance that Natalia had taught them.
To make matters worse, the music from the oversized gramophone was painfully off-key, and the awkward movements of the dance were nothing compared to the elegance of the Eremites’ techniques.
A...
2024-11-28 18:03:48 +0000 UTC
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“How dare you…!”
Babale spoke coldly, crossing her arms as if preparing to summon her familiar.
But before she could finish her incantation, a massive, sturdy, light-yellow rock spine suddenly emerged in her field of vision and slammed into her head.
Thunk.
Her head snapped back, and she collapsed to the ground.
Before her vision blurred entirely, she vaguely heard a single sentence:
"Let’s tie her up first…"
When her vision...
2024-11-28 18:01:53 +0000 UTC
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From the vantage of the space elevator, the chaos engulfing the station was laid bare. Panicked screams echoed as helpless staff members scrambled amidst the disorder, while those maintaining order stood resolute amidst the turmoil.
“Direct the evacuation! Move quickly!”
The pink-haired station administrator, Asta, issued commands with a calm decisiveness that stood in stark contrast to her usual cheerful demeanor.
Carrying out her orders was a white-haired boy with viol...
2024-11-28 17:57:03 +0000 UTC
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“Wait, wait, Venti, let me get this straight. After an entire night of consideration, instead of meeting us at the church to leave together, you snuck onto the train on your own?”
March 7th looked utterly perplexed as she questioned him.
“Why would you go out of your way to do that?”
“Eh? Well, even if I’m not the most reliable god, I am still a deity of a nation. If I left with you in plain view of everyone, don’t you think it would spark all sorts of rumors?...
2024-11-28 17:56:59 +0000 UTC
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The next day arrived after a long night.
Welt made his way to Qlipoth Fort to formally announce the Trailblazers’ decision to leave Jarilo-VI.
Bronya, unsurprised, simply nodded and said, “It seems you’ve made up your minds. Rather than try to dissuade you, I believe I should offer my blessings instead. May your path always be guided by favorable winds, and may no dirt cling to you, even if you stumble.”
“Hehe, thanks, Bronya! We’ll definitely come back for the n...
2024-11-28 17:56:55 +0000 UTC
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The Lower City.
The Trailblazers gathered together, with March 7th rubbing her eyes and stifling yet another yawn. Sleepiness still clung to her like a stubborn fog.
“—Huff, so Uncle Yang, you called us out here… for this?”
“March, this concerns Venti’s safety. We need to take it seriously.”
“Eh… but he’s Belobog’s god, right? Who could actually manage to abduct him?”
“We can’t rule out any possibilities. Both logically and emotionally...
2024-11-28 17:56:51 +0000 UTC
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“Speaking of my wish, we must start with another story first—”
Venti retrieved another harp from his embrace, strikingly similar to the one he usually carried, and began to sing softly.
“In the past, in the world where I lived, there were beings called Archons. Driven by their desires, they fought relentlessly, spreading endless war and devastation. The land suffered greatly under their rule."
"For the mortals of this world, standing against the tempestuous Archons w...
2024-11-28 17:56:48 +0000 UTC
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After confirming that she was indeed in Teyvat, Kiichi Hōgen developed a keen interest in the ingredients available in this world.
In the game, no matter if it was pigeons by bridges or raptors in deserts, the meat they dropped was uniformly called Fowl. Similarly, whether it was boars in the jungle or scorpions in the sands, their meat was simply labeled Raw Meat.
Additionally, fish dropped Fish Meat, and there was even something called M...
2024-11-28 17:56:43 +0000 UTC
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There was no sound, no light, no life.
This was a world of nothingness.
Run... run... run...
The taste of blood and rust clogged her throat. The cold air cutting into her lungs felt like tiny blades, and her legs felt as heavy as lead.
There was no safe place. Malice surrounded her completely.
Shadows with jagged claws morphed into bloodthirsty beasts, lunging at her relentlessly. Each time, they tore away chunks of her flesh. The agony of losing her flesh and bl...
2024-11-28 17:56:39 +0000 UTC
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Why do you take up the blade?
Why do you swing the blade?
Perhaps such questions were too profound for a child so young to answer.
The child was small, their features undeveloped, making it difficult to discern whether they were a boy or girl. Their hair, a bluish-black, faded into white at the tips.
It was probably beautiful hair—once. Now it was matted with their own blood, the crimson liquid mixing with dirt on their face and body. Blood streamed...
2024-11-28 17:56:35 +0000 UTC
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[Kiichi Hōgen]
Class: Assassin
Level: 80
Skills:
Class Skills:
Presence Concealment C
Magic Resistance EX...
2024-11-28 17:56:31 +0000 UTC
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The sky was a bright blue, the sun radiant, and the occasional clouds drifted by in just the right measure.
The air was fresh, likely due to the surrounding seas, and carried a strong hint of moisture on the breeze.
Suddenly, the sky darkened.
It wasn’t the darkness of approaching night but the gathering gloom of heavy storm clouds, punctuated by faint rumbles of thunder.
In the sky, a violet eye slowly opened. Three swirling tomoe marks, symbols of divinity, rotated...
2024-11-28 17:56:23 +0000 UTC
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Seeing how hard Gary was working, Luo Yuan almost felt bad knowing there were no fossils under that spot.
So, he decided to end the “competition” himself.
Taking a folding shovel from his spatial backpack, Luo Yuan walked toward a nearby rock face where he’d sensed a fossil, under Gary’s curious gaze.
After pinpointing the location with psychic power, Luo Yuan plunged the shovel into the dirt.
Swoosh!
A mound of earth was tossed aside as he dug.<...
2024-11-28 17:56:18 +0000 UTC
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“I heard the League was planning to set up a new gym in Dark City, but I didn’t expect things to get so out of hand over the competition for it.”
On the other end of the phone, Mr. Silph sighed after Luo Yuan recounted everything that had happened in Dark City.
“That’s normal,” Luo Yuan replied. “Where there’s profit, there’s conflict.”
“Couldn’t agree more,” Mr. Silph said, nodding.
Reflecting on the journey he’d taken to build Silph Co., h...
2024-11-28 17:56:14 +0000 UTC
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Hearing Luo Yuan’s words, Yas and Kaz wanted nothing more than to join their subordinates in running away.
But Slowpoke’s Psychic held their feet firmly in place, making escape impossible.
Despite their desperate pleas, Luo Yuan remained unmoved.
Now that Yas and Kaz’s followers had scattered, and the two leaders were subdued, Dark City’s residents finally dared to emerge from their homes.
Two representatives stepped forward to thank Luo Yuan.
“What...
2024-11-28 17:56:08 +0000 UTC
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Dragonair stepped in to replace Gyarados, facing off against Scyther.
Seeing the opponent change, Scyther let out a breath of relief.
Gyarados’s Intimidate had been weighing on it, and its tough, armored body made finding a weak spot difficult.
Now, facing a Dragonair without that imposing armor, Scyther thought this would be a much easier battle.
With renewed confidence, Scyther crossed its blades and beat its wings, charging at Dragonair as a green blur.
“X...
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“X-Scissor!”
Scyther’s bladed arms crossed into an X, slicing down toward Electabuzz.
But Electabuzz, being Scyther’s longtime rival, reacted instantly. Its fist crackled with electricity as it met Scyther’s attack head-on.
“Thunder Punch!”
While X-Scissor dealt heavy damage, Thunder Punch hit just as hard and had the added advantage of type effectiveness. The electric fist connected solidly with Scyther, forcing it back with a jolt.
Scyther reeled ...
2024-11-28 17:55:50 +0000 UTC
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As soon as Kamigawa Saku stepped into the room, he immediately noticed Misumi Uika sitting on the couch, scrolling through her phone, with her teammate Mana seated beside her.
The set looked like it had just finished shooting one commercial, and they were setting up for the next scene.
After a quick glance in their direction, he averted his gaze and headed over to meet with sumimi’s manager.
Part of his photo shoot involved capturing some behind-the-scenes shots of sumimi ...
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“Sure.”
With such a beneficial offer falling into his lap, Kamigawa Saku wasn’t about to turn it down.
If she hadn’t asked to exchange contacts, he’d have found a reason to suggest it himself.
After all, unlike Misumi Uika, Yuutenji Nyamu didn’t have any barriers keeping her off-limits due to her status. He’d take this chance to get closer to her.
And since he had his own agenda with Nyamu, he could tell she had a particular interest in him as well.
2024-11-28 17:55:34 +0000 UTC
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After quickly weighing her options and taking into account Kamigawa’s concern about privacy, Nyamu decisively abandoned the idea of asking him to appear in her video.
It was only their first meeting, and they barely knew each other; pushing him to be on camera would be too forward.
Besides, Kamigawa had way more followers than she did. A cameo in her video would benefit her far more than him.
With that, Nyamu readjusted her approach and shifted the conversation to casual s...
2024-11-28 17:55:29 +0000 UTC
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Yuutenji Nyamu? Shouldn’t it be Yuutenji Wakaba?
Hearing her name, Kamigawa Saku was momentarily puzzled.
The name didn’t match what the system notification had displayed.
Maybe it was an alias? A name to keep her real identity hidden?
Regardless of her reasons, if she introduced herself as Nyamu, he’d respect that.
It’d be downright creepy to call her by her real name out of nowhere.
After a brief pause, Kamigawa nodded and introduced hims...
2024-11-28 17:55:23 +0000 UTC
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With some time left before arriving at the company, Kamigawa Saku put on his headphones and started watching a few makeup videos.
Even though Togawa Sakiko hadn’t yet agreed to collaborate, or even decided on becoming an Instagram influencer, a little research couldn’t hurt.
Better to know some basics now than risk looking clueless if she accepted and brought up cosmetics in conversation.
“Good evening, nya-mya~!”
He clicked on a random makeup review video and ...
2024-11-28 17:55:17 +0000 UTC
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“Stupefy!”
A stunning spell shot forward, but Kathoom lazily dodged it, letting out a yawn.
“What’s with all the excitement?” the owl asked. “This isn’t your first time dealing with this.”
Bruce stood at the entrance of a large building, his wand—the Elder Wand—already back in his hand. He responded with a calm, almost detached tone.
“You’re right. I’ve experienced this too many times to be upset.”
He added, “I was just usin...
2024-11-28 17:54:14 +0000 UTC
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Time flew by.
Bruce celebrated his thirteenth birthday during his time at Hogwarts.
In the weeks following the events in the Ravenclaw Chamber, the school focused heavily on providing psychological counseling for its students—and Bruce was no exception.
After all, only a select few knew that he was the only student who had consciously awakened from the dream.
During his counseling sessions, Bruce presented himself as a kind and harmless child.
“I dreamed abou...
2024-11-28 17:54:10 +0000 UTC
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Regardless of Bruce’s current feelings, Rowena Ravenclaw had made up her mind.
If Dumbledore wanted her to remain at Hogwarts, then Bruce’s apprenticeship was a non-negotiable condition.
The boy’s sharp tongue had left her seething. She was determined to “educate” him properly.
And if Bruce stubbornly refused, well, she wouldn’t hesitate to use force—a single punch would bring him to his knees.
Meanwhile, Kathoom perched on Bruce’s shoulder, whispering ...
2024-11-28 17:54:06 +0000 UTC
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Some time earlier…
In Dumbledore’s dream.
Albus stood in the middle of the Great Hall at Hogwarts, his gaze fixed on the enchanted ceiling above, where a myriad of stars twinkled against the night sky.
“Brother?”
A soft voice called from behind him, and Albus turned to see his younger sister, Ariana, standing there.
She looked frightened, as though she already knew what was coming.
“You’re leaving, aren’t you...
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