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Team Rocket’s Second-in-Command! [85]

"Carr, are you teaching me how to do my job?"

Hearing Luo Yan's words and feeling the cold, piercing gaze of Deoxys—the very Pokémon that had dominated the battlefield just moments before—Carr couldn’t help but shudder.

He opened his mouth, but no words came out.

It wasn’t just the reprimand; what unnerved him even more was that he’d spoken out of self-interest.

This entire Alliance raid on Team Rocket's Sevii Islands Division had started with him.

If ...

Team Rocket’s Second-in-Command! [84]

Though Luo Yan had proposed a “trade-off,” he didn’t actually believe Lance’s Dragonite and Aerodactyl could defeat his Gengar and Dragapult first.

After all, while Lance’s Dragonite was powerful, Luo Yan’s Dragapult and Gengar were no pushovers.

“Gengar, Mega Evolve!”

The Key Stone on Luo Yan’s wrist resonated with Gengar’s Mega Stone, and in the blink of an eye, Gengar transformed into its pure-white Mega form.

“….”

Watching Mega Genga...

Team Rocket’s Second-in-Command! [83]

Matori never expected Luo Yan would actually succeed.

After all, Giovanni’s original orders were merely to investigate, not capture.

There had been enough evidence to suggest that this was a Legendary Pokémon.

Now that Luo Yan had managed to capture this Pokémon known as Deoxys…did that mean he was outpacing Giovanni in his quest for Legendary Pokémon?

The thought echoed in Matori’s mind.

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The power Deoxys displayed had the League Trainers on hi...

Team Rocket’s Second-in-Command! [82]

Although it sounds complex, everything happened in an instant.

As Deoxys blocked Dragonite's Ice Punch, all eyes fixed on it.

They looked at each other, realizing that nobody recognized this mysterious Pokémon.

Even the Team Rocket members were baffled.

Only Matori, the Three Beasts, and Lorelei—one of the few who had encountered Deoxys before—gazed at its red-and-blue body, vaguely guessing its identity.

But even they weren’t sure.

The Deoxys they h...

Team Rocket’s Second-in-Command! [81]

Matori's reinforcements may have given Team Rocket a temporary boost.

But, no matter how much they regroup, it’s hard to hold ground when your teammates are reckless.

With Carr stirring up trouble on one side and Sachi harboring ulterior motives on the other, the slim advantage Team Rocket had regained was instantly lost.

Lorelei continued to pursue Carr, using her Lapras and Jynx to keep him on the run.

Lance’s Dragonite shattered the magical leaves Matori had sum...

I Only Want a Single Ending [85]

“Liking me isn’t necessary; just teaching me how to compose is enough.”

Kamigawa Saku didn’t believe for a second that Yamada Ryo had any genuine feelings for him.

Her acting was so bad, it was obvious she was faking it.

Besides, who’d casually say “I kind of like you” like that?

It was almost too cringey not to laugh.

“Teaching you to compose is no problem.”

Yamada Ryo put away her handkerchief and agreed without hesitation.

“Same...

I Only Want a Single Ending [84]

At this point, Kamigawa Saku finally realized what had just happened.

To an outsider, what he and Yamada Ryo had done might easily look… questionable.

To prevent this misunderstanding from escalating, he had to explain things clearly.

“Huh? A misunderstanding?”

Shiina Taki crossed her arms, scanning them both with narrowed eyes.

“It’s not what you think. I gave her that much money because it’s tuition for bass lessons,” Kamigawa explained. “She co...

I Only Want a Single Ending [83]

The next morning.

On the way to the RiNG practice studio with Nagasaki Soyo, Kamigawa Saku was going over the information he’d gathered about Misumi Uika the previous evening.

Same age as him, birthday on June 26.

The most basic info—easy to find with a quick search.

Currently a first-year student at Hanasakigawa Girls' High School.

He’d confirmed this through media reports; after all, it’s hard for an idol’s school not to be i...

I Only Want a Single Ending [82]

Back at home, Saku placed the books and photo frame on his desk. Before heading to Nagasaki’s for bass practice, he took a moment to review everything he’d been working on lately.

On the whole, things were progressing well. He’d managed to grow closer with everyone at a pretty good pace.

The only outlier was his relationship with Nagasaki.

That one was moving much faster than anticipated, far beyond what he’d originally expected.

Even so, it was still within a ...

I Just Want a Single Ending [81]

So her full name is Uika Misumi, Saku mused when he saw the system prompt flash her name.

But she was a “romanceable character” too?

That might complicate things a bit.

After all, while most people around him were just regular high schoolers, she was a popular idol. It felt a little out of place.

Saku sighed. This wasn’t exactly ideal.

Ordinarily, a regular guy would never even have the chance to become friends with an idol like her.

But...

Genshin Impact's Incense Burner Of Liyue [215]

“Sigh, here I am at your place again. Honestly, if I had a choice, I wouldn’t bother coming.”

“Hehe, Xiangjun, you’re kidding. The Gu family has always been the overseer of our Secret Vault. How could a leader ignore their subordinate unit?”

“Oh, there’s a way.”

Gu Sanqiu pointed at himself. “For example, I’m the kind of hands-off boss who couldn’t care less.”

...

Even with his silver tongue, the white-clad man was momentarily at a loss ...

Genshin Impact's Incense Burner Of Liyue [214]

“Heh, well said, Doctor. I can’t even argue with that.”

Gu Sanqiu gave a light clap. “Consider me impressed.”

“So, do you have an actual reason for coming here?”

“Oh, right! I almost forgot,” Gu Sanqiu said. “Aside from bringing some gifts, I also wanted to check if you’ve finished preparing.”

“The Dance of the Geo Lord is coming up soon. Make sure that formation of yours is ready. If anyone tries to overstep their bounds, let th...

Genshin Impact's Incense Burner Of Liyue [213]

“Quit?”

Gui froze. Working—or rather, training—at Bubu Pharmacy was essentially the pinnacle of Liyue’s medical education. Why would anyone in their right mind quit such a position? Only a fool would do something that absurd.

Wait—no. A fool wouldn’t even make it into Bubu Pharmacy. Or, if they did, Dr. Baizhu would’ve cured them on their first day.

“Yes, quit. Take some time off and properly recover. You’ll find your complexion will improve tenfold.” 2024-11-22 21:54:31 +0000 UTC View Post

Genshin Impact's Incense Burner Of Liyue [212]

“Uh-oh—”

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It was nighttime. After seeing off those who had helped wash the dishes, tidied up, and handled another day’s share of Liyue’s millennia-old affairs, Gu Sanqiu slumped over the stone table, lost in thought.

Not long ago, his sister and Keqing had to leave to handle some urgent matters. His sister had simply smiled and playfully tugged on his ear, but Keqing… her glare looked like she wanted to carve him into pieces.

As for Beid...

Genshin Impact's Incense Burner Of Liyue [211]

“It’s you.”

Zhongli’s expression was calm as ever. “Would you like to try it as well?”

“NeiNei!”

Guoba shook his head furiously and reached for the small knife in Zhongli’s hand.

Gu Sanqiu’s lips twitched. What’s this, a deep psychological trauma? Or is it because he sees his old friend about to suffer and feels the need to intervene?

Zhongli glanced at Gu Sanqiu, then at the visibly panicked Guoba.

“I see.”

Zhongli carefully...

Restart, Spider-Man! [205]

Ninth Resurrection Match

In the Hell Arcade, Xia Luo selected a particularly tricky opponent.

"Buzz~"

Hellfire spread across the room as Xia Luo’s figure materialized in the altar space.

The spectators yawned in boredom, with some even choosing to leave early.

Spider-Man versus Ant-Man? Completely uninteresting.

After all, you couldn’t see anything.

As expected, a flash of light erupted from the altar, and Xia Lu...

Restart, Spider-Man! [204]

“The match got delayed? That’s never happened before.”

“I think it’s for the best. The Deadpool vs. Wolverine fight was getting boring—most likely, it would’ve ended in a draw.”

In the stands, murmurs rippled through the audience.

Meanwhile, on the altar, as a red-and-blue figure appeared, Wade lifted Baby Fisk high, cheering at the top of his lungs.

“Spider-Man! Spider-Man! I love you~~”

Wade’s excited shrieks immediately irritated those ar...

Restart, Spider-Man! [203]

Xia Luo smirked. “You killed Odin to gain a resurrection slot, didn’t you?”

Loki froze, his body trembling.

“It’s you.”

He glanced at the surrounding Asgardian soldiers, then tapped his wrist device. In an instant, his projection flickered and reappeared in front of Xia Luo.

“He wanted me to kill him...” Loki began to explain, only to falter halfway through. It was clear there was no good way to explain this.

His gaze drifted to Old Steve and the ...

Restart, Spider-Man! [202]

Three minutes later, Xia Luo walked out of the room, holding a basket filled with fiery red Hell coins.

Seeing this, Old Steve couldn’t help but cover his face, tears streaming down.

“Wahhh! Little Spidey sacrificed so much... just to save Tony.”

Barton’s expression shifted. “Wait... he didn’t actually—did he?”

Natasha, meanwhile, was full of curiosity.

“The witch’s stamina doesn’t seem all that great. Three minutes and she’s done? Or coul...

Restart, Spider-Man! [201]

In the Web of Life and Destiny, Xia Luo welcomed yet another round of soul reinforcement.

Having gone through three resurrection matches, he had a decent grasp of what Mephisto’s Hell was all about.

The Spider-Men he summoned in these matches were entirely random.

Truly random.

Unfortunately, he couldn’t rely on Leopardon’s overpowered abilities this time to delve deeper into the altar's space.

Who knows what kind of Spider-Man he’d summon next? ...

This Trainee Fatui Harbinger is Too Unreliable [180]

After reaching adulthood, Luo Qing had moved out of the Hearth of the Fireplace.

In the expensive real estate market of Snezhnaya’s capital, he had managed to scrape together enough from Arlecchino’s rewards and his own savings to purchase a modest two-bedroom apartment.

Now back home, with Makoto and Rosalyne accompanying him, the apartment felt a bit cramped. Still, it served as a good way to strengthen their bonds.

For several days, Luo Qing enjoyed a rare moment of l...

This Trainee Fatui Harbinger is Too Unreliable [179]

Several months later, in Snezhnaya—

After months at sea, the merchant ship returning from Inazuma finally docked at Snezhnaya’s harbor.

For the first time in over a year, Luo Qing and his companions set foot on Snezhnayan soil again.

The familiar port, the biting cold of the air—

As they disembarked from the deck, Natalia and the others were in high spirits.

Though Snezhnaya’s frigid climate was far from the livable conditions of Mondstadt or Liyue, this ...

This Trainee Fatui Harbinger is Too Unreliable [178]

Luo Qing was just as stunned as everyone else.

Noticing the wide-eyed stares from the surrounding crowd, he quickly took a step back, slipping out of the Raiden Shogun’s grasp.

Ever since he discovered that Ei and the Raiden Shogun could bypass the restrictions of affection points, Luo Qing had resolved not to provoke them again until his strength surpassed theirs.

After all, his guardian angel ability was on cooldown, and his substitute puppet was a one-time use.

Wi...

This Trainee Fatui Harbinger is Too Unreliable [177]

Several days had passed.

After Kamisato Ayaka’s heartfelt confession that night, Luo Qing had assumed she would avoid him from then on.

To his surprise, when they met the next day, Ayaka greeted him with her usual smile, inviting him to the Komore Teahouse as though nothing had changed.

However, with the teahouse reopening for business, the intimacy of that night was not repeated. At most, Luo Qing managed to steal a quick kiss or two during fleeting moments.

Soon, t...

This Trainee Fatui Harbinger is Too Unreliable [176]

Late into the night...

Kamisato Ayaka flitted between two rooms, trying on one outfit after another, like a private model putting on a show just for Luo Qing. She went through several sets of clothes she had brought back, each one carefully selected.

Among them, Luo Qing particularly loved the sky-blue school uniform. On Ayaka, it exuded the vibrant energy of youthful innocence, igniting his enthusiasm and making his heart race.

In the end, he couldn’t bring himself to let...

This Trainee Fatui Harbinger is Too Unreliable [175]

Carrying the bag of clothes for Kamisato Ayaka, Luo Qing accompanied her back to the Komore Teahouse.

Just as Ayaka had mentioned, the teahouse was closed for the day, with only Taroumaru left inside.

Neither Kozue nor Thoma was present.

With no attendants around, Ayaka took it upon herself to host Luo Qing. She ushered him to the tea room at the end of the corridor before heading to the kitchen to prepare tea and snacks.

Raised with the impeccable etiquette of the Kam...

This Trainee Fatui Harbinger is Too Unreliable [174]

"..."

Luo Qing said nothing further as he left the room, heading toward Hanamizaka.

He fully intended to bid farewell to Kamisato Ayaka before his departure—but not yet.

Clutching the small slip of paper with Makoto’s measurements scribbled on it, Luo Qing made his way to Ogura Textiles, planning to commission a set of tailored outfits.

"These clothes..."

He stopped just outside the shop, staring at the garments displayed on the racks.

Several sets of c...

This Trainee Fatui Harbinger is Too Unreliable [173]

"Yes, I know you, Luo Qing."

The unexpected words from Makoto left Luo Qing momentarily stunned.

He had imagined countless scenarios for their reunion but hadn’t anticipated this one.

"This..."

Luo Qing furrowed his brow, his gaze filled with disbelief as he stared at Makoto. Subtly, he activated his system and retrieved his final Master Ball, hiding it behind his back—just in case.

After all, he had resurrected Makoto to work for him, not to end up working f...

This Trainee Fatui Harbinger is Too Unreliable [172]

Yae Miko stood in place, her hand supporting her chin as she watched Luo Qing’s figure vanish into the distance.

The moment he raised his hand earlier, the turbulent flow of time she had sensed seemed to abruptly cease.

Moreover, the faint glow that had gathered around the Sacred Sakura Tree emitted an aura that felt both familiar and foreign—similar to Ei’s yet distinctly different.

"Could it be..."

Linking together Luo Qing’s recent actions, an extraordinaril...

This Trainee Fatui Harbinger is Too Unreliable [171]

Just a moment ago, the two were locked in a life-and-death battle.

And then Paimon dropped a single sentence that extinguished the flames of their fight entirely.

The Raiden Shogun, ignoring Ei entirely, flashed like a bolt of lightning toward Paimon. Her voice was cold and unyielding.

"Repeat what you just said."

"Uh..."

Terrified by the overwhelming pressure emanating from the Raiden Shogun, Paimon quickly darted behind Lumine, peeking out timidly.

"I-I s...