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This Trainee Fatui Harbinger is Too Unreliable [200]

Near the Tanit Tribe in the Desert

After deciding to head to the desert to generate frustration points, Luo Qing wasted no time. The next morning, he and his subordinates set out toward the Tanit Tribe.

Because Theresa’s emotions were still unstable after her heartfelt confession the previous night, Luo Qing entrusted her to Makoto. He wasn’t sure if “care for her” or “train her” was the better term, but he also lent Makoto Rosalyne’s simula...

This Trainee Fatui Harbinger is Too Unreliable [199]

Night fell over Luo Qing’s residence.

At this moment, Luo Qing’s four subordinates, along with Makoto and Rosalyne, were gathered in the living room.

Luo Qing sat at the head of the table, with Makoto and Rosalyne flanking him on either side, both in their true forms. The four subordinates sat opposite them.

It had been a while since everyone had gathered together like this.

That being said...

If these fools hadn’t returned at such an inconvenient time, the...

This Trainee Fatui Harbinger is Too Unreliable [198]

While everyone else was frozen in disbelief, the three scholars on stage didn’t stop their “outputs,” both from their mouths and... elsewhere.

Before long, most of the Zubayr Theater’s stage was smeared with an unmentionable, pale yellow semi-solid substance.

“Why did you use that...?”

For once, Makoto didn’t know what to say.

All she wanted was for Luo Qing to get rid of those scholars and stop them from ruining her show.

Now, with the stage in suc...

This Trainee Fatui Harbinger is Too Unreliable [197]

In the end, Makoto still didn’t tell Luo Qing the exact number.

All she said was that it was "a lot," and then confidently patted him on the shoulder, assuring him that as long as she was around, there would never be chaos in his harem. He was free to flirt however he pleased.

Luo Qing understood her words, but he was equally stunned.

Did that mean she was the main wife?

It all made sense now...

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Before the last rays of twilight faded, the two of them ...

This Trainee Fatui Harbinger is Too Unreliable [196]

At home, he spent a leisurely afternoon idling away time. Eventually, evening arrived.

Makoto changed into a light purple, airy kimono. Taking advantage of the twilight, she walked alongside Luo Qing through the streets of Sumeru, heading toward the Grand Bazaar.

This time, it was just the two of them going to watch the performance. Rosalyne had been left behind at home.

With the use of a simulated mask, Makoto’s appearance now bore a resemblance to her previous one—clos...

Godfather Owl: Guardian of Batman [105]

The red beams from Bruce’s eyes struck one of Ravenclaw’s clay figures, shattering it into countless fragments.

“Hm?”

Ravenclaw frowned. Had she seen that correctly?

A second-year wizard casting wandless magic?

She had no time to dwell on the thought because something even more unexpected was happening.

A figure had appeared beside her without warning, swinging a fist directly at her.

It was someone Ravenclaw had never seen before.

A towering ...

Godfather Owl: Guardian of Batman [104]

“How could it be you?”

Bruce asked in stunned disbelief. “Lockhart, was it you who put everyone to sleep?”

“It was me.”

Lockhart turned to face him, wearing his ever-present smile.

Around him floated countless small orbs of light, each one displaying scenes from someone’s dream.

He was watching everyone’s innermost thoughts.

Bruce struggled to accept the revelation.

How could it be Lockhart? How could it possibly be Lockhart?<...

Godfather Owl: Guardian of Batman [103]

“It’s time for us to go.”

Kathoom extended a wing. “Let’s return to reality.”

Bruce nodded, reaching out to clasp the owl’s wing.

“Kathoom, I suddenly remembered what my happiest memory is.”

“Oh? What is it?”

Bruce wiped his tears and smiled. “It was when you took me away from Gotham!”

To save Gotham, one must first leave Gotham.

To deny the world, one must gain the power that lies beyond it.

“Is that so…” Kathoom...

Godfather Owl: Guardian of Batman [102]

Bruce’s idyllic life unfolded scene by scene before Kathoom’s eyes.

The transitions were rapid, like watching a dull family drama. Ten years in the dream flew by in the blink of an eye, though to Kathoom, it felt like barely twenty minutes.

An eighteen-year-old Bruce Wayne, with both parents alive, had taken a completely different path.

Or perhaps, not so different.

Bruce Wayne still looked every bit the wealthy heir, only now without the core identity of Batman. 2024-11-27 22:58:39 +0000 UTC View Post

Godfather Owl: Guardian of Batman [101]

Kathoom never expected that the seventeen-year-old Voldemort still harbored such thoughts.

Though he wouldn’t admit it aloud, Voldemort had fabricated an entirely new backstory for himself in his dreams.

Parents who truly loved each other.
Born out of love.

And he had even respected his mother’s wishes, refraining from giving himself a different father.

He erased the truth about his father’s death entirely.

In reality, old Tom Riddle had been killed by y...

I Just Want a Single Ending [100]

“So… what about Ryo? I remember her saying she isn’t exactly doing great in her classes, right?”

With Hitori’s tutoring situation settled, Ikuyo glanced over at Yamada, who was hunched over her textbook with Nijika diligently helping her.

Nijika looked up and replied seriously, “She’s… well, honestly, she’s about the same as Hitori. It’s going to take a lot of time to even get her to pass, so I’m actually reteaching her all the way from the basics, starting w...

I Just Want a Single Ending [99]

As time ticked by, the earlier somber mood had faded, giving way to a more focused study atmosphere. Soon enough, seating arrangements shifted to better support those who needed help. Naturally, Kamigawa ended up moving from beside Nijika to a spot between Ikuyo and Hitori.

It was there he made an interesting discovery.

When Ikuyo said her grades had been “less than great” recently, she actually meant “slightly dropped”—the kind of decline caused by dedicating too much t...

I Just Want a Single Ending [98]

“It’s alright,” Kamigawa reassured her easily.

“…”

Chihaya Anon wanted to say more to show how sorry she was. A simple apology felt so hollow, but what else could she say? Anything more would only drag him through this painful topic even further.

Only now did she fully understand why Soyo had tried so hard to change the subject when she’d mentioned his parents. Asking someone when their parents would be back, only to realize… they weren’t coming back at all...

I Just Want a Single Ending [97]

After taking the group photo, it was time for the important part—checking out how it turned out.

Kita took her phone down from the stand, and everyone who was curious gathered around to see the result.

“It looks great!” Nijika Ijichi commented first.

No one had closed their eyes, and everyone was looking at the camera. Even if not many of them had posed, they all looked natural.

It was, without a doubt, a fantastic group shot.

“Totally,” Kita agreed, pl...

I Just Want a Single Ending [96]

As her classmate, Kamigawa knew Kita Ikuyo pretty well.

She loved posting pictures on social media—places she’d been, food she’d tried, and especially moments with friends.

But if he took a group photo with these nine girls and she posted it online, their classmates were bound to see it.

The rumors that would follow? Kamigawa didn’t even want to imagine. That would make his earlier precautions of choosing to meet outside the school completely pointless.

“Oh, ...

Team Rocket’s Second-in-Command! [100]

For Team Rocket’s classic trio—Jessie, Meowth, and James—Luo Yuan decided to establish his authority with a system of rewards and punishments.

He knew all too well that if left unchecked, these three would create chaos without a second thought. With a bit of discipline, however...at least he might get them to think before acting.

“The next step?” Jessie, Meowth, and James looked at each other in confusion, unsure what Luo Yuan meant.

“Our mission plan!”

<...

Team Rocket’s Second-in-Command! [99]

Compared to traditional mining giants like Pewter Mining Group at Mt. Moon or Silver Mining Group near Mt. Silver, Stone Brothers Mining Company wasn’t quite on the same level.

Still, they were a well-known mining company in Kanto.

Their business focused solely on Pokémon evolution stones.

But specializing didn’t mean low profits.

With the rich resources of Evolution Mountain and the help of Team Rocket to eliminate competitors, the Stone Brothers Mining Company n...

Team Rocket’s Second-in-Command! [98]

Luo Yuan and Sabrina spent a pleasant week in Fuchsia City.

Sabrina had intended to stay longer, but word came from the Silph Company president, asking for assistance from the Saffron Gym to help defend against Team Rocket.

Upon hearing this, Luo Yuan and Sabrina exchanged a knowing look.

As Rocket executives, they could certainly ensure Team Rocket wouldn’t trouble Silph Co., but…that wasn’t exactly something they could tell the president.

And since Sabrina serv...

Team Rocket’s Second-in-Command! [97]

Koga felt reassured after hearing Luo Yuan’s assessment.

He trusted Luo Yuan’s judgment, and now his confidence in challenging for the Champion’s rank grew even stronger.

Reaching into his pocket, he pulled out the pink Soul Badge and handed it to Luo Yuan.

“Thank you for the sparring session.”

Hearing this, Luo Yuan felt a bit awkward.

After all, he had essentially used Deoxys to wipe the floor with Koga…

But since Koga was thanking him anyway,...

Team Rocket’s Second-in-Command! [96]

Seeing Koga’s expression, Luo Yuan offered a few words of comfort. “Don’t think too much of it. Not every Pokémon can be as strong as my Dragapult.”

Dragapult had won this fight through sheer speed.

In terms of raw speed, even Lance’s Dragonite would be left in the dust compared to Dragapult. There weren’t many Pokémon out there that could dodge Crobat’s toxic assaults so effortlessly.

Besides, even with Dragapult’s speed, if it hadn’t been for Luo Yuan�...

Godfather Owl: Guardian of Batman [100]

“Ariana?”

Dumbledore spoke her name softly.

It was the name of his long-lost sister, his greatest and unspoken sorrow.

“Albus?”

Ariana came up to him, her face a mix of joy and confusion. “Aren’t you happy for me?”

“I…”

Dumbledore started to reply, but his attention drifted to his own reflection in a nearby mirror.

The face he saw was that of a young man—handsome, confident, and full of youthful pride.

The Albus Dumbledore ...

Godfather Owl: Guardian of Batman [99]

Inside the smoky vision, Snape stood in front of a maternity ward, anxiously waiting in a sharp, custom-tailored suit.

“That’s...Professor Snape?”

Harry gaped, struggling to believe his eyes.

This version of Snape looked nothing like the dark wizard they knew. Instead, he resembled an ordinary Muggle, well-dressed and approachable, as if he belonged to a completely different life.

“Congratulations, sir! Both mother and daughter are safe and sound!”

A nu...

Godfather Owl: Guardian of Batman [98]

Lockhart’s attack had far more impact than Snape’s.

In just a few days, rumors had transformed him into a saint.

“Professor Lockhart sacrificed himself for us!”

A young witch cried, “He ventured out alone to confront the Heir of Ravenclaw, hoping to solve the school’s crisis!

“He wanted to bear all the danger on his own, just like all his other daring adventures!”

As she finished, another witch rose, slamming the table.

“We must&n...

Godfather Owl: Guardian of Batman [97]

“Bruce? You’re back again?”

Dumbledore frowned as he saw Bruce return.

They were still attempting to force open the room’s door.

No matter what they tried—unlocking charms, blasting curses, Dumbledore had even tried breaking through the wall directly—

Nothing worked.

It felt as if some force had completely sealed the room, rendering any efforts to enter utterly futile.

Even peeking inside to see what was happening was impossible.

It was as...

Godfather Owl: Guardian of Batman [96]

Bruce ran toward the Great Hall, half-carrying Neville along the way.

Neville was completely out of breath by now, barely keeping up.

As they hurried, Bruce got a rough idea of what was going on.

The whole conflict had started over something… strange. Apparently, the two girls had been fighting over none other than that hack, Lockhart!

Was this a case of fangirls throwing down for love?

Bruce didn’t get it.

They reached the hall soon enough, and Neville...

Star Rail: Starting with a Lyre, Living off Busking [100]

Across the endless, emerald-green plain, a black-and-red snowcrawler rumbled along the path the winds had carved, headed for the towering tree at its center.

Its large modified wheels churned up the earth, leaving a trail in its wake. The gusting winds tousled everyone’s hair, and there was a kind of deep, real satisfaction in feeling themselves grounded in such a vivid world.

Everywhere they looked was green stretching to the horizon, dotted with delicate white flowers and crys...

Star Rail: Starting with a Lyre, Living off Busking [99]

“Whoa, I don’t really get what’s going on, but it looks like the whole city is about to turn up a notch!”

March 7 gazed out over the flower-adorned fairytale city, marveling at how the so-called Lord Barbatos truly understood the hearts of girls, even down to the aesthetics.

But Welt and Dan Heng had their sights set on something farther.

For Lord Barbatos to reappear and announce a festival in such a grand way, he was taking charge of the city’s post-disaster mora...

Star Rail: Starting with a Lyre, Living off Busking [98]

The next day, the crew gathered, feeling refreshed and energized.

The first night of this expedition had been a rare opportunity for such restful sleep—no sudden explosions, no waking up with the city in an uproar.

It was a truly restful experience, one they hadn’t often had, not even in the cabins of the Astral Express, let alone on a foreign world.

Thanks to this, everyone felt as if a gentle breeze had swept away their fatigue. March 7, especially buoyant, hummed a tu...

Star Rail: Starting with a Lyre, Living off Busking [97]

After leaving the solemn majesty of Qlipoth Fort, the group found Pela waiting for them outside.

She greeted them with a nod. "It seems Lady Bronya holds you in high regard. I’ve been instructed to give you unrestricted access around the city, and I’ll be helping you complete your meteorological research.”

Collecting atmospheric data was already a part of Pela’s duties. Before the cold had retreated, her department would run these observations to develop combat strategies,...

Star Rail: Starting with a Lyre, Living off Busking [96]

“We’re here. This is Qlipoth Fort, the heart of Belobog, the Architects’ headquarters—and the office of the Supreme Guardian.”

After rattling off a list of titles, Pela turned to the three Trailblazers trailing behind her.

“As you may know, the vast cosmos is home to towering beings known as Aeons. By simply existing, they bring miracles beyond human comprehension. One such figure, Qlipoth, the Aeon of Preservation, is a cornerstone of our beliefs here in Belobog.