“Lady Shogun, are you alright?”
Luo Qing asked timidly, pretending to be clueless about what had transpired.
On the other side, the Raiden Shogun’s brows furrowed as she pressed the tip of her sword into the ground, deliberately avoiding Luo Qing’s gaze. She found that whenever their eyes met, an uncontrollable joy would surge in her chest—a sensation so strong that she had the absurd urge to draw closer to him.
Just a single glance, and she was already like this. ...
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When Luo Qing returned to his resting place, it was already late into the night.
After a day filled with traveling, delivering messages, and even boosting Kamisato Ayaka’s affection points, it had been a busy and productive day. Fatigue overtook him as he instructed Natalia to reconnect with Theresa and the others the next morning. Then, he retired to his own room.
Lying on the soft tatami, Luo Qing was just about to drift off when he suddenly sensed the atmosphere in the room c...
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Feeling the strange gaze from Kazuha, Luo Qing followed behind Kamisato Ayaka and entered Komore Teahouse.
As soon as they stepped inside, his eyes were drawn to the plump Shiba Inu sitting behind the front counter, sporting a small scarf tied around its head. Its mouth curled up in a characteristic Shiba Inu smile.
But then, Luo Qing blurted out in surprise:
"What a chubby pupper!"
"..."
【Taramaru's Frustration Value +1】
Taramaru's expression froze ins...
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“Your teacher??”
Gu Sanqiu found himself feeling genuinely bewildered for what he hoped was the last time that day. Sucrose’s teacher… that could only mean—
“Yes.”
A calm, expressionless voice sounded from the doorway, interrupting his thoughts.
“Albedo. Captain of the Investigation Team, Knights of Favonius.”
A young man stepped into the room, fixing his gaze upon Gu Sanqiu. “Pleased to meet you.”
“I’d be more pleased to meet you ...
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Childe returned to the Fatui encampment, mentioning offhand that the Harbingers had set up a base just outside the city, likely similar to the one he and Gu Sanqiu had come across during their previous scuffle.
Meanwhile, Gu Sanqiu strolled down the quiet Mondstadt streets, stifling a yawn.
“Must be a lingering effect of the Cryo element,” he murmured. “Mondstadt’s usually warm year-round—getting hit with sudden frost is a bit… jarring.”
He dragged his feet, ev...
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Half an hour later, both Gu Sanqiu and Childe found various excuses to slip out from the banquet.
Then, as if they had already coordinated, they both leapt onto the rooftops, hiding in the shadows without a word.
Gu Sanqiu popped a lollipop into his mouth, eyes glinting with a mix of mischief and anticipation.
For almost an hour, they stayed perched there on the roof, silent. Gu Sanqiu even offered Childe a lollipop to stave off the wait, though he refused, clearly focused s...
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If this were Liyue, someone would already be scolding a certain idler for not taking advantage of the opportunity to boost his reputation and connections.
After all, in an official event like this, musicians would get a generous payout—and even more importantly, a chance to leave an impression on Mondstadt’s elite. As long as they could keep the tune and not sound like they’re struggling with the basics, it’s almost guaranteed that their popularity within Mondstadt would soar. A...
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"Hiss—”
Kaeya took a sharp breath, inwardly sympathizing with the Harbinger. Right about now, Childe’s internal temperature probably matched his Cryo Vision.
"Keep going!"
Weapons flashing, Childe changed forms five or six times, each strike and thrust slicing toward Gu Sanqiu with relentless speed.
Kaeya watched, a shadow of concern in his eyes. Gu Sanqiu might’ve looked unscathed, but the true marvel was Childe—switching flawlessly between...
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"......"
After hearing Merlin's prophecy, both fell silent. Before Arthur could speak, Kaelar laughed. “That sly old fox bolted quick enough. She probably knew she'd get clobbered if she lingered.”
“Kaelar, do you believe in Merlin's prophecy?” Arthur asked, voicing her doubts. “Will you still travel with me?”
“Of course,” Kaelar replied calmly. “My decision is final. Merlin just wants to see us squirm.”
“Prophecies? Just relics of the past. Fate ...
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Even the role of Supreme Commander, the highest military authority, had gone to an outsider. It was clear how few true Romans remained within the ranks.
Ankus held back, though fury still simmered beneath his expression. “Lord Tiberius has already promised his soldiers their pay. If Rome doesn’t come up with the funds, they’ll surely revolt and could even pillage the city.”
“Then don’t let those rebels inside Rome!” Orestes replied coldly. “Tiberius can keep his ...
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"And then, last time, you insisted that I wield a holy sword sharp enough to cut through any weapon with ease, tricking Gawain into trading his Excalibur Galatine for it. And Lancelot—he’s no help—just went along without explaining a thing to him."
Kaelar sighed. "I had no choice but to show him my trick of snapping steel with a tree branch, making it clear that I can cut through any weapon, regardless of what I use."
At this point, Artoria presided over a Brit...
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Kaelar smiled slightly. “As for establishing a code of laws… forgive my bluntness, Lily, but it doesn’t seem like you’ve ever written a legal code before?”
“Well, that’s why I have you, isn’t it?” Artoria narrowed her brilliant green-blue eyes, smiling softly. “With Kaelar by my side, what should I have to fear?”
“No matter what challenge arises, you’ll help me solve it, won’t you?”
“…I figured.” Kaelar gave her a knowing look. “Alright,...
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Kaelar’s words had barely left his lips when those among the Anglo-Saxons still in possession of their senses looked upon him with horror. He stood there, impossibly close, yet as though an immortal, far beyond their reach.
The rest, however, maddened by fear, erupted into a chaotic frenzy, desperate to escape with their lives. Soldiers began storming the nobles’ tents, attacking officers who barely had a moment to defend themselves before they were bound up by their own men. And so...
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【You acted as the friendly neighborhood Spider-Man saving unfriendly citizens. Restart Attempts +3】
【Remaining Restart Attempts: 20】
Looking at his updated number of restart attempts, Xia Luo couldn’t help but smile in satisfaction.
Plenty of cushion.
“What’s got you smiling? You still haven’t explained what you meant earlier!” Carter eyed Xia Luo suspiciously.
He snapped out of it and pointed to his masked face.
“You can tell I’m smil...
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Outside the hospital, police sirens blared in unison.
As squad cars arrived one by one, the sharp-eyed officers quickly spotted a red and blue figure perched atop a streetlamp.
“Oh, it’s Spider-Man! He’s finally here!”
“It’s him.”
“Thank goodness—this’ll be much easier now.”
The officers, encouraged by his appearance, charged into the chaotic hospital with renewed determination. For once, even George didn’t wear his usual look of disdain w...
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A minute later, Carter took a deep breath, smoothing down her disheveled hair. Sporting a black eye, she was finally calm once more.
“Next time, don’t hit the face,” she said flatly.
“Understood.”
Xia Luo lowered his right hand behind his back. “I respect my elders and protect the young. As long as you’re calm, I’ll always choose at least one of those options.”
“Let’s talk business.”
Carter turned around and tapped on a virtual console, an...
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“Black Cat!”
Dr. Connors’ grin turned more twisted when he noticed Felicia.
It was clear he knew about the city’s newest super thief.
Seeing her locked in on Aleksei, Connors let out a menacing laugh.
“Hahaha, perfect. You want to save him, so I’ll kill you!”
“You want to kill him, so I’ll stop you!” Felicia shot back.
“No one’s killing him,” Aleksei screeched from the rubble.
“Wait, who exactly are you trying to kill?” X...
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After entering, Xia Luo calmly walked to the living room and poured himself a glass of water.
Near the fridge, Aleksei guiltily put down a carton of expired milk.
Seeing how calm Xia Luo was, Aleksei wiped his mouth and said, “Looks like you already know.”
Xia Luo raised an eyebrow. This guy seemed… odd.
The chemical polymers on his skin had been shattered, yet he still dared to show up here so boldly—there had to be a plan behind it!
But what did he mean...
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Whenever Kaelar took his place on the battlefield, his very presence seemed to dictate the tide: allies fought with renewed fervor, while the enemy’s morale inevitably plummeted, often to the point of outright defection.
Kaelar had an aura that could inspire entire armies to lay down their arms peacefully.
“If I were to go with you to take down Vortigern, my absence on the battlefield would leave his soldiers gripped by fear. Fear that the Celts would butcher them to the last ...
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“The usurper Vortigern’s challenge has been delivered. I have decided we will accept it.”
Artoria had summoned the founding members of the Round Table, including Gawain and others who, at this early stage, were her most loyal supporters—each one entrusted with significant responsibilities.
The Celts had long adhered to a military council system. During Uther’s reign, he had ordered the creation of the Round Table, gathering high-ranking officers to discuss wartime strate...
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Artoria led an army of fifty thousand knights, arranging them into structured formations with disciplined ranks. Using the pretext of military training, she assigned the Maple Ridge guard unit as officers under various nobles, sending her elite contingent into each camp.
Though the Maple Ridge guard numbered only a few thousand, Kaelar had trained them with officer-level skills, with nearly two-thirds qualified as junior officers and a select few approaching knight-level expertise.
<...
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“I’m only a messenger. My contributions to the Gospel Knights don’t even come close to the other leaders’, so of course I don’t deserve a badge.”
Derrick laughed cheerfully and added, “But I’m certain that this last Special Honor Badge is destined to be mine, Derrick’s!”
The Gospel Knights was the official name of the rebel army, with one hand upon Kaelar’s gospel and the other wielding sword and shield to oppose the tyrant Vortigern and his oppressive noble ...
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After the sound thrashing and swift dismissal of Lancelot, Artoria dropped her formal smile, stretched her arms lazily, and sighed, “Phew! Being king is exhausting. Dealing with those nobles who reek of arrogance is a nightmare!”
“Ha! And wasn’t it you who vowed to carry the weight of the crown for all of Britain?” Kaelar teased, reaching out to playfully pinch Artoria’s cheek, blissfully unaware of the raven perched outside the palace, observing them with an intensifying ga...
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After Kujou Sara and her men left, Kamisato Ayaka finally let out a sigh of relief, turning to face Luo Qing.
"Thank you for your help, Lady Kamisato," Luo Qing said quickly, nodding his thanks.
To be fair, he truly was touched by Ayaka's intervention just now.
"Hmm... It should be alright for now," Ayaka said softly, her gaze complicated as she looked at him. Then, with a gentle tone, she asked:
"Mr. Luo Qing, do you truly possess a Vision?"
"Uh... Which one are...
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Through the Raiden Shogun's gaze, Ei observed the man standing before the Tenryou Commission, locking eyes with the Shogun. There was something strangely appealing about his face—something that made her heart skip a beat.
It was a sensation she hadn't felt in a long time.
Ever since retreating into the Plane of Euthymia in pursuit of eternity, she had distanced herself from all unnecessary emotions. Yet now, any slight emotional fluctuation was all too noticeable.
"Why...?...
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Inazuma City
After several days of traveling together, the moment finally arrived for Luo Qing and Kamisato Ayaka to part ways upon entering Inazuma City.
Standing under the Thunder Sakura at the city's entrance, Kamisato Ayaka gave a slight nod to Luo Qing, a hint of reluctance in her expression.
"I've truly enjoyed our time together, Mr. Luo Qing. Now that we've reached Inazuma City, it seems this is where we must part ways..."
"Of course. I also had a wonde...
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"This..."
Kamisato Ayaka hesitated. There were still a few days left in her journey to Inazuma City, and traveling alone, she couldn’t just agree to accompany strangers, especially foreign travelers.
But after a moment's thought, considering the skill demonstrated by the girl behind Luo Qing earlier, if they had intended to harm her, they wouldn’t need to resort to such pretenses.
After a brief internal struggle, Ayaka gave a gentle nod.
"Very well... I shall guide...
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Meanwhile, at Byakko Plain...
Luo Qing glanced at the sudden notification of two new Frustration Values in his system.
It seemed that the package he entrusted to Kirara had successfully reached Kamisato Ayato.
But what puzzled him was why Toma was also involved.
Could it be that Toma had run back to inform Ayaka of his intentions to meet her?
Am I really that intimidating?
He thought about it briefly but ultimately brushed it aside, focusing on lea...
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“How about we spar right now, then?”
Gu Sanqiu glanced at Childe. “I’ve been working on something interesting lately. Might be fun to test it on you.”
“Confident, are we?” Childe grinned, but his expression held a flicker of wariness.
He’d come to know Gu Sanqiu well enough to peg him as the lazy sort. And if a guy like that was willing to send a letter and get dragged into a fight for it, then whatever he wanted with the Doctor had to be seriou...
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“To the Doctor?”
The Fatui agent hesitated. “I’m not sure what business you have with him…”
Gu Sanqiu kept his tone even. “But given your rank, you absolutely can’t send a letter directly to a Harbinger. That’s what you were about to say, right?”
“Well, yes. You’re very sharp.”
“Oh, it’s nothing. Just simple logic.”
As Sara placed down the Sweet Madame and the Fatui agent’s order, she made herself scarce. Whatever these ...
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