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I Just Want a Single Ending [52]

“We have a couple’s combo, which I highly recommend,” the server enthusiastically suggested when Kamigawa Saku and Nagasaki Soyo entered the café.

“We’re not a couple,” Saku corrected, looking up from the menu.

“My apologies.” The server quickly bowed, momentarily eyeing the rose Soyo had set on the table.

“It’s fine,” Soyo responded, unfazed.

After the earlier mix-up on the way here, she was already getting used to these misunderstandings.

I Just Want a Single Ending [51]

“...Sure.”

Faced with his unexpected invitation, Nagasaki Soyo hesitated for a moment before agreeing.

After all, it was already 8 p.m. If she were to go home and make dinner, it would take quite a while.

And with her mother not returning home tonight, she’d end up eating alone.

She was used to it, but occasionally sharing a meal with someone else sounded nice.

Especially when Saku was also on his own.

After thinking it over, Soyo added, “But there�...

Team Rocket’s Second-in-Command! [55]

"Deoxys is showing activity again..."

Luo Yuan's eyes sparkled with anticipation.

He hadn’t gone to Sevii Island before because Dragapult alone wouldn’t stand a chance against Deoxys.

But now, he had not only Dragapult but also Gengar with a Mega Evolution Stone.

With this team, he might just have a fair shot... hopefully.

Since he’d never actually faced a legendary Pokémon, Luo Yuan wasn’t sure where Deoxys’s power level would stand.

But some th...

Team Rocket’s Second-in-Command! [54]

The giant Tentacruel's tentacles struck again.

This time, Luo Yuan didn’t dodge.

"Dragapult, Dragon Pulse!"

A powerful blue Dragon Pulse shot toward the massive Tentacruel. Unlike the earlier skirmishes, this time Dragapult was going all out.

Boom!

The Dragon Pulse slammed into Tentacruel’s body.

"Raaaah!"

The Tentacruel thrashed and writhed, its tentacles flailing in all directions, its deep growl of pain echoing through the city.

...

Team Rocket’s Second-in-Command! [53]

Misty had spent three happy days in Lampurchi with Luo Yuan.

If not for a call from her eldest sister, Daisy, saying that they could no longer handle the swarm of trainers coming to Cerulean Gym for badges, Misty would have probably stayed longer with Luo Yuan.

When it was time to go, Misty felt reluctant. She promised Luo Yuan that once she had trained her Pokémon sufficiently, she would join him on his travels.

"Alright, keep in touch," Luo Yuan said, waving as he watched...

Team Rocket’s Second-in-Command! [52]

Lampurchi Airport

Luo Yuan waited by the arrivals gate, where Misty soon appeared.

"New outfit today?" Luo Yuan asked, curious.

Misty’s usual look was a sleeveless yellow tank top with blue denim shorts, but today she wore a white top and light blue shorts.

Hearing him bring it up, Misty sighed with a hint of exasperation.
"My sisters made me change. They say that as the Gym Leader, I’m the face of Cerulean Gym, so I need to present myself properly." 2024-11-16 20:52:09 +0000 UTC View Post

Team Rocket’s Second-in-Command! [51]

The rain continued to fall, cold droplets beating against Arcanine's face.

Rainy days posed a challenge for Fire-type Pokémon, reducing the power of their fire-based moves and often dampening their spirits as well.

But speaking of spirit, Arcanine was undeniably a Pokémon worth special training.

Not only was Arcanine intensely loyal to its trainer, but it was also steadfast in its resolve.

Just like Gary’s Arcanine at this moment.

Luo Yuan watched Arcanine cl...

Godfather Owl: Guardian of Batman [55]

When they entered Professor X’s room, he was already fast asleep.

He lay completely still, his expression peaceful.

“Bit of bad timing.”

Hawkeye kept his easy smile. “No worries, let’s wait a bit. Use this time to get to know each other!”

Bruce glanced at the frail figure lying in bed.

It was hard to believe that this withered old man was once the mutant leader Kathoom had spoken of.

He turned to look at the two other elders in the room.

O...

Godfather Owl: Guardian of Batman [54]

This time, when Professor X woke up, he seemed more coherent than usual.

But Logan knew better. This clarity was only temporary—a flicker before the end.

Charles didn’t have much time left.

“Ah, wonderful, wonderful!”

Professor X looked delighted, reaching out with his frail hands to grip both Logan and Hawkeye.

“We’re all here again! And look, we even have a new guest.”

Then he lifted his head, addressing the empty space in front of him. He l...

Godfather Owl: Guardian of Batman [53]

"So, what exactly is going on here?"

Bruce asked, “Is this the Dark Multiverse you mentioned before?”

Kathoom shook his head. “The Dark Universe? No, no—this doesn’t even come close!”

In the DC Multiverse, the Dark Multiverse was a realm created by the World Forge to produce worlds filled with hope and light for the main universe. But the Dark Multiverse itself was a place of castoffs—worlds of pure crime and despair, discarded and forgotten.

But this wor...

Godfather Owl: Guardian of Batman [52]

Santa Fe, the capital of New Mexico.

Here, on the border between the United States and Mexico, violence and chaos thrived. Beneath the city’s desolate facade lay an underworld-driven prosperity, where crime festered like an open wound.

“Honestly, I’m not surprised by this arrangement at all.”

Bruce stood outside a worn building, its faded sign barely clinging to the wall: Santa Fe Orphanage.

“Really, I’m not the least bit surprised—or even bother...

Godfather Owl: Guardian of Batman [51]

Bruce returned to his dorm room with the gift Dumbledore had given him.

“Knew it! That Old Dumbledore didn’t get me cocoa!”

Kathoom grumbled right beside Bruce’s ear, making the young bat feel a bit helpless.

“You stuffed yourself at the feast just now. Even if he’d gotten you cocoa, you wouldn’t have had room for it.”

“Whether I drink it or not is my choice!”

The owl looked rather disgruntled. “I just want some respect!”

Bruce shook...

Star Rail: Starting with a Lyre, Living off Busking [55]

After parting ways with Pela that day—

Time flew by, and the date of the performance drew closer. Venti put his activities in the lower city on pause and stayed in the upper city for now.

But, maybe because Natasha worried about him getting into trouble, she sent Seele over to keep an eye on him while the Wildfire members recovered using the medical supplies.

“—Anyway, Boss says thanks for your help. Next time you’re down there, he’ll buy you a drink.”

Lean...

Star Rail: Starting with a Lyre, Living off Busking [54]

The story Pela had shared felt almost heavy, difficult to respond to.

For all the books she’d read, and for all the stories she could empathize with, Pela had never shared this weighty past with anyone.

Whether it was burdening others with her troubles or receiving words of comfort that missed the mark, neither was what she sought.

This deeply held secret was tangled with lingering guilt and regret.

If she hadn’t had such fervent hopes, would her mother have felt l...

Star Rail: Starting with a Lyre, Living off Busking [53]

After the brief moment earlier, Pela’s spirits lifted, and she resumed walking slowly alongside Venti down the street.

She no longer felt the awkward pressure to find common topics with him and instead began earnestly explaining some intelligence-gathering techniques.

For Venti, though, such tips weren’t necessary. After all, as long as the winds of the world continued to blow, there was no secret that could escape his ears.

But that didn’t mean he wanted to use this a...

Star Rail: Starting with a Lyre, Living off Busking [52]

Gepard and Serval stood close together, focusing intently on the blueprints. It looked like he was listening closely to whatever explanation his sister was giving.

The soft light of the geo-lamps cast a warm glow over them, creating an almost nostalgic effect—as if this pair of siblings had always been side by side through every step in life.

Pela let out a small huff, puffing out her cheeks as she watched them.

Knowing they were siblings, there was no reason for anyone to...

Star Rail: Starting with a Lyre, Living off Busking [51]

“Well, if it’s about this, I could keep an eye out for you guys.

After all, there is an ancient humanoid robot down there in the Robot Settlement. Maybe that’s where the technology is leaking from.”

Venti expertly volunteered himself for the job. It seemed a bit out of character for him, given his easygoing nature, but in reality, it wasn’t that far-fetched.

Once he accepted the task, he didn’t actually have to do much—he just had to rely on the lack of communi...

I Don’t Want to Be a Heroic Spirit [55]

“Uh… Okita-san?”

“Hm? What is it?”

Okita Souji looked at Ikki Kurogane with confusion, noting his furrowed brow and puzzled expression.

“When you heard that Stella and I were roommates… why were you so calm about it?”

“What kind of reaction should I have had?”

Okita tilted her head, genuinely baffled.

I mean… a guy and a girl in the same dorm room—that’s supposed to be pretty hard to accept, isn’t it? And yet, here you are asking...

I Don’t Want to Be a Heroic Spirit [54]

Another early morning.

When Ayase Ayatsuji awoke and stretched, she realized her new roommate, Okita Souji, was already gone.

Passing by the desk, Ayase noticed a small plate of snacks and a handwritten note beside it. Picking up the note, she read:

Okita-san went out for a morning run. If I’m not back by the time you wake up, the coconut mochi on the table is your breakfast—don’t forget to eat!

“Souji…”

Seeing the neat little message, Ayase ...

I Don’t Want to Be a Heroic Spirit [53]

After chatting for a while, Okita Souji parted ways with Ikki Kurogane.

Since Ikki was in the middle of his morning training, she didn’t want to keep interrupting him. Even though, given his humble and polite nature, he probably wouldn’t have minded.

She was tempted to spar with him, the sight of his pure fighting spirit replaying in her mind, driving her to repeatedly imagine striking with her blade. At times, she even had to shake her hands to suppress the urge.

Honest...

I Don’t Want to Be a Heroic Spirit [52]

“Kurogane… huh.”

After learning Ikki Kurogane’s name, Okita Souji tapped her chin thoughtfully, seeming particularly intrigued by the surname “Kurogane.”

Ikki, watching her reaction, didn’t look surprised; instead, he scratched his head with a slightly troubled expression.

The name “Kurogane” isn’t ordinary in Japan. During World War II, Japan produced two world-class Blazers: [God of War] Nango Toraichiro and [Samurai Ryouma] Kurogane Ryouma.

The K...

I Don’t Want to Be a Heroic Spirit [51]

Most people in this world have a twisted mindset.

They obsess over the amount of magic they possess, ignoring their own personal growth.

Right now, Okita Souji is out for a morning jog—something her classmates likely wouldn’t understand.

With magic capable of strengthening physical abilities, who would waste time on training that doesn’t seem to yield any visible growth? Wouldn’t it be better to focus on honing one’s abilities and combat skills?

She controls ...

Genshin Impact's Incense Burner Of Liyue [185]

Moreover, if the Liyue authorities learned that Gu Sanqiu was involved with the Ten Pull Society, they might view it as him "supervising" the operation, which would actually put their minds at ease. It’d also make his mischief easier to carry out.

“Still, those channels you mentioned were previously tied to the Sanxuan Society. Would switching to another organization cause any issues?” Childe asked, his tone uncertain. “Your so-called gray forces in Liyue don’t seem to have mu...

Genshin Impact's Incense Burner Of Liyue [184]

The sound of crackling electricity echoed sharply from within Keqing’s office, yet the patrolling guards inside Yuehai Pavilion didn’t even bat an eye. Their focus remained firmly ahead, as if nothing unusual had happened.

After all, whenever Gu Xiangjun entered Keqing’s office, it never took more than three exchanges of words before the sounds of combat began.

Divine beings clashing? That was well above their pay grade. Best to assume it was just their “unique way of comm...

Genshin Impact's Incense Burner Of Liyue [183]

Although he felt utterly drained—especially after realizing he was treated like someone picked up from the trash—Gu Sanqiu reluctantly forced himself to move.

For the sake of his reputation, or rather, the Gu family’s credibility in business, he decided to head out and settle the outstanding bills.

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The total this time was smaller than before, but returning home to cold, unfeeling invoices instead of warm greetings or a...

Genshin Impact's Incense Burner Of Liyue [182]

After a strict round of price adjustments and some less-than-meticulous calculations, Xiao’s accumulated dining debt at Wangshu Inn was finally tallied. The effort involved one innkeeper, a salted fish, half a bandit, and half a chef.

“Well, that should settle it,” Gu Sanqiu declared. “I’ll leave this silver note here. Next time... if he comes by to eat, just deduct it from this.”

Gu Sanqiu continued, “And if the opportunity arises, try asking if he needs anything. I...

Genshin Impact's Incense Burner Of Liyue [181]

“It’s usable, though the taste leaves much to be desired,” Gu Sanqiu remarked casually. “But considering the era, having a water source like that was already a rarity.”

The two stood by the roaring flames and clanging sounds of the kitchen, their conversation blending effortlessly into the noise. Neither worried about anyone overhearing such ancient tales.

Even if someone did hear them, anyone knowledgeable would likely dismiss it as trivial anecdotes plucked from an obs...

Type-Moon: The Human Love Simulator [142]

Meanwhile, Hestia debated whether she should contact Athena.

As the goddess of wisdom, the mother of heroes, and Suren’s guide, Athena’s unparalleled intellect and understanding of him made her the ideal person to solve this problem.

However, Hestia hesitated.

The reason was simple: Athena had a habit of monopolizing everything. If she came into the picture, she’d likely exclude Hestia before accomplishing anything.

Especially now, with her new divine authority a...

Type-Moon: The Human Love Simulator [141]

The aftermath of a hangover, while sparing one from headaches, was far from pleasant.

Suren sat slumped on the golden throne, his eyes lifeless and his mind blank, unsure of what occupied his thoughts.

His private banquet of debauchery—a lavish event meant only for himself—had already ended. It dispersed quietly the moment he succumbed to drunkenness, leaving nothing behind but an empty hall.

“Is there really anyone who could live like this every day without getting bo...

This Trainee Fatui Harbinger is Too Unreliable [145]

When it comes to dealing with a yandere, the best approach is a direct strike.

And when the yandere in question is someone like the Raiden Shogun, whose combat prowess is off the charts, you have to make your move before she pulls out the sword—go all in until she has no desire left to stab you.

The intense battle had come to a halt, and the night around Seirai Island turned silent once more. Only the sound of deep, passionate kisses could be heard beneath the pale...