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I Don’t Want to Be a Heroic Spirit [73]

In her mana control class, Shizuku Kurogane found herself quite idle.

With her A-rank proficiency in mana manipulation, she could control water at a near-molecular level, even creating water clones that were indistinguishable to the naked eye.

Her talents also extended to healing, as a skilled water mage with exceptional control over mana.

Then, unexpectedly, Okita Souji appeared.

“...Are you telling me you’re going to train my brother until he can defeat his first...

I Don’t Want to Be a Heroic Spirit [72]

"So, first things first—how were you planning to handle that scumbag?"

While the academy provided a dedicated training field, Okita Souji wasn’t fond of attracting too much attention. Plus, with the selection tournament approaching, many students would be vying for the space. As an F-ranked knight, it was uncertain if Ikki Kurogane would even get a turn there, considering he was the "Worst One" who couldn't participate in actual combat courses.

Thus, Souji and Ikki found thems...

I Don’t Want to Be a Heroic Spirit [71]

"Is there something you need, Kirihara?"

Ikki Kurogane stole a glance at Okita Souji’s increasingly darkening expression, his gaze taking on a hint of hostility as well.

“Don’t be so unfriendly, Kurogane. We’re old friends, after all.”

A wicked smile tugged at the corners of Kirihara Shizuya’s mouth.

He wanted to see Ikki Kurogane suffer, to watch him struggle in vain. No matter how much he taunted Ikki with insults or attacks, Ikki always took it silently,...

This Trainee Fatui Harbinger is Too Unreliable [170]

“You know, you do make a good point.”

Luo Qing nodded, as though agreeing with Lumine’s reasoning.

“So... does that mean—”

“But I refuse!”

“...”

【+1 Frustration Value from Lumine.】
【+1 Frustration Value from Paimon.】

“I’m not about to risk my life for this, thank you very much.”

Luo Qing crossed his arms with a huff. “If they’re really fighting because of my ‘death,’ why don’t you just t...

This Trainee Fatui Harbinger is Too Unreliable [169]

Yashiori Island

Having successfully brought Rosalyne under his wing, Luo Qing no longer had any reason to linger in Inazuma.

Retrieving the Raiden Shogun’s Gnosis had been Rosalyne’s task, not his.

He was nothing more than a supporting character in her mission—a mere tool. If anyone were to face blame, it wouldn’t fall on him.

Besides, the Gnosis had already been taken to Sumeru by Scaramouche. Luo Qing couldn’t be implicated even if...

This Trainee Fatui Harbinger is Too Unreliable [168]

Rosalyne hesitated for a moment before taking the fist-sized pill Luo Qing handed her. Slowly, she placed it in her mouth and began to chew.

Moments later, her shattered and burnt body began to heal visibly.

The charred blackened remnants of her skin fell away, replaced by soft, unblemished flesh that was smooth as a newborn’s.

Even her long-lost right eye regenerated, restoring her vision completely.

Time seemed to stand still as her transformation unfolded.

W...

This Trainee Fatui Harbinger is Too Unreliable [167]

Chinju Forest – Hidden Shelter

Within the serene, bluish woods, a small cave nestled at the base of a rocky hill served as the group's hideout.

Around a modest campfire, Natalia and the others sat, chatting in low voices as they warmed themselves.

From deeper within the cave, however, the anguished cries of a woman echoed intermittently.

The group glanced toward the source of the sound, their expressions heavy with worry.

After a while...

This Trainee Fatui Harbinger is Too Unreliable [166]

“Um, Ayaka, isn’t this hug lasting a bit too long...?”

Luo Qing spoke softly, glancing down at the girl in his arms. Nearly ten minutes had passed, and Kamisato Ayaka still showed no sign of letting go.

The embrace was way too tight...

“Ah... I’m sorry!”

Ayaka quickly sprang back, lowering her head as a faint blush spread across her cheeks.

She had never been this close to a boy before—let alone for so long.

It was starting to ge...

Genshin Impact's Incense Burner Of Liyue [205]

The conversation among the four companions took a more reasonable turn, returning to the kind of topics you’d expect from young people.

For example, Xiangling excitedly talked about a new line of women’s clothing she’d seen, how her culinary skills had improved during her travels, and invited everyone to taste her new dishes—though they all knew “taste-testing” was just a polite way to call them guinea pigs.

Xingqiu, on the other hand, teased Chongyun for turning as re...

Genshin Impact's Incense Burner Of Liyue [204]

"By the way, I haven’t asked why you two are back so early this time."

Xiangling tilted her head curiously at Xingqiu and Chongyun. "Usually, you’re barely back on time, but this year you’re ahead of schedule?"

"Oh, there’s a reason for that," Chongyun said, scratching his head. "It’s mostly because there’s hardly any evil spirits daring to show themselves. Lately, the ones we did find would run the moment they saw us."

Gu Sanqiu: ?

Wait... could t...

Genshin Impact's Incense Burner Of Liyue [203]

Whoosh—

"You two finally decided to come back?"

Gu Sanqiu descended steadily into the courtyard of the Feiyun Commerce Guild, hands in his pockets.

While he could have chosen a faster way to land, that would likely damage the floor—and more importantly, he’d have to crouch slightly to absorb the impact, which risked giving those on the ground an unfortunate view of his backside.

In short, it wasn’t cool. A slow descent? Much more stylish.

"You ca...

Genshin Impact's Incense Burner Of Liyue [202]

"Eh? Why isn’t anyone answering the door?"

Xingqiu stood with his arms crossed at Gu Sanqiu’s front door. "Did the guy sleep through everything?"

"It’s almost the festival. Could you try saying something nicer? Maybe he’s out on an errand," Chongyun suggested.

"You make a good point, but I don’t care. This guy spends all day holed up in Liyue Harbor—what errands could he possibly have?" Xingqiu paused, then blinked. "Wait, did you just say it’s almost the festi...

Genshin Impact's Incense Burner Of Liyue [201]

Rustle.

The sound of fabric being unfolded came from behind Ningguang as a black robe was draped over her shoulders.

"While I do think your declaration to claim the throne—or, more accurately, your bold ambition to overthrow the other Qixing—is pretty impressive, I still need to remind you not to catch a cold while showing off," Gu Sanqiu said with a chuckle. "After all, you're just a mage. You don’t have the same rugged constitution as someone like me."

"I ke...

Type-Moon: The Human Love Simulator [147]

"Golden King, in the name of Alaya, I solemnly invite you to participate in a Holy Grail War that will determine the mark of the Grand Throne!"

"And yet, I have heard of the Golden King’s great power. To ensure fairness in this duel for the Holy Grail, may I request that you and your Master refrain from intervening in the war?"

In the midst of the Golden Dreamscape, Su Kai sat upright with a dignified expression. He had just finished attending the developer's conference when an ...

Genshin Impact's Incense Burner Of Liyue [200]

After finishing his meal, Gu Sanqiu returned home, packed a few things, and filled himself with Anemo energy before launching into the air. His movements were clumsy as he tried to adjust his posture and trajectory mid-flight.

He was attempting to fly.

Unlike using a Wind Glider to glide or relying on sheer brute strength like Xiao’s “Illuminated Leap,” achieving stable flight required both a substantial amount of elemental power and meticulous control.

To put it simpl...

Genshin Impact's Incense Burner Of Liyue [199]

"First of all, I’m a Fengxiang person, not a chef. Second, I have no intention of climbing any peaks—I’m perfectly fine lying halfway up the mountain."

Declaration made.

"That’s such a waste of your talent, you know!"

"I don’t think so."

Gu Sanqiu thought for a moment. "Wait a minute, did you just say you were in Mondstadt recently?"

"Yeah."

"Then why didn’t you come find me for a meal? Meeting a familiar face in a foreign land would’...

Genshin Impact's Incense Burner Of Liyue [198]

Liyue’s Secret Archive, formally registered as the "Liyue Department of Secret Research and Strategic Countermeasures," is often regarded by those with some degree of status as a repository of Liyue’s thousand-year heritage—a mysterious and illustrious institution.

Simply put, it’s a quirky department that has been hoarding a millennium’s worth of relics, half-preserving and half-researching them in the modern day.

Unsurprisingly, the true leader behind this peculiar dep...

Genshin Impact's Incense Burner Of Liyue [197]

Baiwen finished speaking, and the other two secretaries glanced up at Gu Sanqiu, clearly ready to indulge in some juicy gossip during this rare moment of leisure.

"Wait, someone actually had the nerve to venture into that battlefield?"

Gu Sanqiu was genuinely surprised. That adventurer must have nerves of steel—or rocks for brains. For a regular adventurer to get close enough to see the heart of the battlefield… that level of recklessness could rival his family’s.

"Was...

Genshin Impact's Incense Burner Of Liyue [196]

"This guy wants to lower next year’s agricultural taxes because a fortune teller told him the weather conditions won’t be suitable for farming? Seriously?"

Gu Sanqiu crumpled the document in his hands, along with the attached biography and achievements of the so-called fortune teller, and tossed the whole thing aside.

"Why doesn’t he just claim the fortune teller said tomorrow will bring perfect weather and universal peace, so he should inherit the Geo Archon’s position?"<...

I Just Want a Single Ending [70]

"Alright."

With that, Kamigawa Saku agreed and headed out of the practice room with Chihaya Anon.

Those two sure seem close…

Watching as the practice room door closed behind them, Nagasaki Soyo thought to herself, a faint sigh escaping her.

It was hard not to notice.

---

Meanwhile, as soon as they stepped out of the practice room, Chihaya Anon and Kamigawa Saku struck up a casual conversation.

"By the way, Raana-chan really acts like a cat,...

I Just Want a Single Ending [69]

The surname "Kamigawa" is quite common.

But among the people they knew, only one person had that surname.

So, unsurprisingly, when Kita Ikuyo mentioned "Kamigawa-senpai," she was most likely referring to Kamigawa Saku.

And their following responses confirmed Chihaya Anon’s hunch.

“Kamigawa…?”

Gotoh Hitori instinctively glanced over at Saku.

“Yes, we picked it out together yesterday,” Kita Ikuyo nodded.

“I-I’ll treasure it.”

Sin...

I Just Want a Single Ending [68]

Meanwhile, on Kamigawa's side...

Since Soyo’s mom had suddenly returned, he’d been left with no choice but to head out for dinner, turning it into a chance to check out a new restaurant. Unfortunately, this spot didn’t quite hit the mark, so he’d decided not to recommend it on Instagram.

Of course, he hadn’t forgotten to message Hitori Gotoh to remind her about the special training at the café tomorrow.

After eating, Kamigawa spent his evening diving into the astr...

I Just Want a Single Ending [67]

Technically, they were just friends.

And yet—

Soyo found herself wanting to be a little closer to him.

Like family, perhaps.

Of course, she didn’t mean in the sense of becoming a couple or anything romantic. No, she simply imagined the closeness of being like siblings.

For some reason, she couldn’t shake the thought.

“What’s on your mind?”

Kamigawa’s voice broke into her thoughts as he returned with a shopping cart, noticing she’d drif...

I Just Want a Single Ending [66]

“Sounds good.”

Kamigawa agreed with Kita’s plan. He could imagine how thrilled Gotoh Hitori would be to receive such a thoughtful gift, which might just give her the extra motivation for their training.

“Then I’ll drop by the café at the same time as yesterday,” Kita said, quickly deciding her schedule for the next day. “This way, I can also join Ijichi-senpai in watching Gotoh-san play.”

Kamigawa nodded in agreement again.

After setting their plans to...

Team Rocket’s Second-in-Command! [70]

The airship made its way to Island Four.

Luo Yuan sat back on the sofa, his mind slipping into focus.

“System, initiate the draw!”

He was cashing in on the lottery chance he’d earned from defeating Erika.

[Drawing… please wait…]

The system’s familiar voice chimed.

“I hope this isn’t another type affinity….” Luo Yuan muttered, thinking back to the Psychic Affinity he’d drawn be...

Team Rocket’s Second-in-Command! [69]

“So, what’s the plan?” Luo Yuan looked to Matori.

Since Giovanni had sent them both to the Sevii Islands, there had to be a strategy in place.

Matori nodded. “There is a plan, but it’s far from complete. A lot will depend on adapting in real time.”

“Improvising is fine, but what’s the basic plan?” Luo Yuan asked.

“We’ve managed to plant a spy within the elite unit that Lance has loaned to Lorelei,” Matori said with a slight smile. “He’ll sen...

Team Rocket’s Second-in-Command! [68]

“What? The Sevii Islands base was attacked?”

Upon hearing Matori’s message, Luo Yuan’s first thought was why she was informing him of it.

The Sevii Islands were within the domain of the Beast Trio; if the base was attacked, the trio should be the ones handling it. What did this have to do with him?

It seemed Matori anticipated his confusion, and she elaborated from the other end of the line.

“Do you remember that unknown Pokémon that Giovanni assigned you to...

Team Rocket’s Second-in-Command! [67]

Luo Yuan clipped Dragonair’s Poké Ball back onto his belt, his expression steady.

As a Team Rocket executive, setbacks of this level wouldn’t faze him.

“Well then, my second Pokémon…”

He reached for another Poké Ball at his waist.

Given his "rookie Trainer" cover, the only Pokémon left at his disposal were Charmeleon and Gyarados.

Using Charmeleon was out of the question—he couldn’t risk burning down Erika’s entire Gym.

“Go, Gyarados!�...

Team Rocket’s Second-in-Command! [66]

Inside Celadon Gym, both sides found themselves in a brief standoff.

Dragonair circled above, searching for an opening, while Vileplume stood firmly on the ground, its small eyes fixed on Dragonair in a defensive stance.

For the past thirty seconds, Vileplume’s massive petals had been steadily quivering, creating a soft, rhythmic whoosh-whoosh sound as they trembled. Just as when it first entered, Vileplume continued releasing Poison Powder, clouding the air around...

Godfather Owl: Guardian of Batman [70]

Wolverine’s forearms bulged, veins throbbing as his entire demeanor transformed.

It was as if he had been reborn, a primal ferocity radiating from him like never before.

In that moment, he discarded all hesitation and launched himself at Deathstroke with a fury that was both wild and relentless.

His claws sliced through the night, glinting in the darkness. Deathstroke raised his sword to block.

The clash of claw and blade echoed through the storm like thunder, sparks...