Malphegor

Arcane: TTB: Ch. 18

The Chem-Barons said nothing, but from their expressions, wanting to laugh yet not daring to, it was clear what they thought.

If not for those four unlucky fools with wild imaginations, they would surely laugh out loud.

Laugh at Cipher for overestimating himself.

What was the status of a Piltover councilor? A nobleman, a master of the upper class!

And what was the status of a Chem-Baron? A shadowy sewer rat, unnoticed even if they die in the stinking gutters.

The...

HSU: Ch. 157

Matsu's injury healed quite quickly.

This could be attributed to the excellent medical techniques of Konoha.

Although Tsunade had developed a mental health condition during the Third Great Ninja War and could no longer fight on the battlefield, before she left the village for a break, she was still serving as a kunoichi of Konoha.

However, she had moved from the front lines to the logistics department, still leading a medical team.

As the final victor in the competitio...

HSU: Ch. 156

When it came to what action Masashi might take, the Konoha Five were well aware of his capabilities.

That was exactly what they hoped to see. And he handled it even better than they expected.

After all, everyone present had taken many lives in their time. Killing didn't stir a single emotion in them anymore.

What mattered to them was whether the killing was justifiable.

When negotiations between two ninja villages reached this level, killing was never the issue. The in...

Naruto: Cthulhu: Ch. 203

Seven days later, a somber atmosphere pervaded Konoha.

On this day, all the men, women, and children of the village donned black clothing, while the skies, as if in harmony with the somber mood, poured rain upon the land.

Every ninja in the village gathered before the Memorial Stone to pay their respects.

This was a memorial service destined to lack physical remains, as all Kage-level bodies had been sealed away, leaving no trace behind.

The deaths of the Fifth and Thi...

MoP: Ch. 37

---Viktor's POV---

If it weren't for ProGamer_Daddy seeking attention, I might have forgotten how useful players could be.

I usually had to juggle both game planning and the development of Honeyvale, leaving me little time to manage the official website.

But the players could help!

Some players enjoyed sharing game content and creating game guides. They could help me improve the data sections and provide new players with a better understanding of Aeltia. A group of pla...

HSU: Ch. 155

"Masashi, I don't quite understand what you mean."

Matsu was now certain that Masashi was here to pick a fight.

As the intel suggested, he was the biggest obstacle in this negotiation.

"So, you admit it?" Masashi asked. "I already found it suspicious when I saw the documents. For a village as prominent as Kumo, how could they send just one leader? And now, suddenly, a jonin appears out of nowhere. Do you think Konoha is some random place? You missing-nin are so used to being...

HSU: Ch. 154

At the northern gate of Konoha, a team of Konoha ninjas waited patiently.

According to the intelligence reports, the delegation from Kumo had already entered the forests surrounding Konoha. They were expected to rest at a nearby temple before formally entering the village through the northern gate.

However, the expressions of the Konoha ninjas were far from welcoming. The reason? A low-ranking head ninja was leading the delegation.

Before the Third Great Ninja War, ninja ran...

Arcane: TTB: Ch. 17

A room on the second floor of The Last Drop had been specially renovated to host the Chem-Barons' meeting.

"After the Day of Ashes, Vander got scared, became weak and incompetent. It's no surprise he couldn't hold onto the Black Lanes. Even getting robbed by his own son was a blessing in disguise."

"But what I don't get, Silco, is why you just sat there and watched the Black Lanes fall into Cipher's hands. How old is he again? If I remember correctly, he's only 15, right?"

"...

Arcane: TTB: Ch. 16

The late-night chaos of Zaun was both dangerous and unsettling, leaving Cipher and his group to spend the night in the ruined research lab.

Early the next morning, he escorted the two to the elevator, watching as they returned to Piltover.

It's worth mentioning that none of them had eaten. The night's work had consumed them all, leaving no time for such mundane concerns as food.

He had originally planned to treat Jayce and Viktor to some local Zaun specialties and even take ...

Arcane: TTB: Ch. 15

Viktor smiled and said to Jayce, "I told you it would work, it's all thanks to your effort!"

"Wow, this result is really unprecedented." Jayce's eyes gleamed as he stared intently at the stabilized Hextech gemstone, excitement overflowing.

He could finally confirm that the direction of the experiment was correct, and the calculations were flawless.

"Alright, let's get to work." He turned the switch, increasing the energy output.

Under the intense current, the Hextech g...

Arcane: TTB: Ch. 14

There were two common ways to travel from Piltover to Zaun.

The first was to take the Bridge of Progress that connected the two cities. However, there were enforcers conducting inspections on the bridge.

Cipher recently beaten up an enforcer, so he was undoubtedly wanted. This route is out of the question.

Besides, Viktor wasn't in good health and suited for that kind of travel. The long walk across the bridge would only worsen his condition.

Therefore, Cipher chose th...

Arcane: TTB: Ch. 13

"That's not important, Viktor. I hope you can return to Zaun with me and become a tenured professor at Zaun Academy."

Cipher didn't answer Viktor's question but instead extended an invitation to team up with him.

The real reason he came here was to see if there were any research materials on Hextech gemstones in the lab. To his surprise, he ran into Viktor and Jayce directly.

So, he decided to change his plan.

Stealing research data? That was rookie-level stuff! The hi...

MoP: Ch. 36

---Viktor's POV---

The unusual events in the Great Oak Forest were well known to the nearby city-states.

Only a fool of an adventurer would choose to explore there at a time like this. If any unexpected accidents occurred, or if the tide came early, their lives would be lost here!

I exhaled deeply, watching as my quill left tiny blotches of ink on the parchment.

"I can only go out and try my luck again."

Perhaps the recent state of the Great Oak Forest made it th...

HSU: Ch. 153

Matatabi was frolicking in Yugito's sealing space.

It was essentially an easily satisfied big cat.

By human reckoning, just a few decades ago, it had been a free and unrestrained feline.

Back then, tailed beasts were mostly left alone, free to choose their favorite environments to laze around or cause some chaos.

Aside from a few exceptional individuals, there were no humans capable of threatening them. Plus, even if they were taken down, tailed beasts would revive in ...

HSU: Ch. 152

Under the Association's system, Masashi had access to the accounts of all the village's financial institutions whenever he wanted.

Nobody dared to refuse him this privilege.

Noticing his piercing gaze, the head of the administrative department let out an awkward laugh, lowered his head, and pretended to be jotting something down in his notebook.

He was thankful he hadn't yet accepted that bribe—he always completed tasks before taking money.

But in his heart, he was a...

Arcane: TTB: Ch. 12

Jayce stood in his ruined lab, removed his rune-embedded wristband, unpinned his family crest, and placed them on the table.

He walked to the edge of the destroyed balcony, gazing at the colorful city of lights and nightlife in the distance, his eyes hollow and dim.

The Hextech gemstone had exploded, and Piltover Academy, along with the Council, uncovered his illegal research.

After a council trial, he was expelled from the Academy, and Hextech research was strictly banned. ...

Naruto: Cthulhu: Ch. 202

"You."

"When?"

Hiruzen stared in surprise at the Double Tetragram Seal slowly manifesting on Danzō's chest. Unlike the ordinary Double Tetragram Seal that could be conjured and used at will, this mark had to be pre-prepared on the body.

As the "Professor of Ninjutsu," he knew very well what this sealing technique entailed.

Just as Orochimaru had mentioned earlier, this technique could seal a spherical space of several hundred meters into the user's body. However, unli...

Arcane: TTB: Ch. 11

Cipher suddenly asked curiously, "Which big figure from Noxus have you been doing business with all this time?"

The manufacture of firearms capable of firing explosive rounds required high-quality steel, which Zaun lacked in terms of advanced metal processing.

Although his weapons research lab could do it, its production output was only enough to supply a few high-level individuals with self-defense pistols.

Smuggling from Piltover only brought in small quantities, and large...

MoP: Ch. 35

---Third POV---

The innate abilities of monsters originate from the remnants of divine blessings.

However, the Goddess Elona, who governed knowledge and wisdom, perished before the Divine War.

Since the gods themselves caused her demise, she left nothing behind, and thus, there was no way for her to bestow corresponding abilities upon monsters.

That said, this was merely speculation.

No concrete evidence supported this theory.

"Elona died before the Divine ...

HSU: Ch. 151

The Fourth Raikage, who inherited the name "A," was reviewing documents in his office.

Since Killer B's death, he had become noticeably more silent.

But there was no doubt he was the strongest ninja in Kumo, quite literally.

After finishing a document, he put down his pen.

Every hour, he made it a point to stand up for a moment—his work routine was very strict.

After walking around his office, he ended up at the huge window, staring out at the mountains with th...

HSU: Ch. 150

To be honest, this was the first time Masashi had stayed overnight at someone else's house in this life.

Although he thought this arrangement was unnecessary, he accepted it as it was convenient.

Thinking about the chance to showcase his mentor's demeanor again, he was full of enthusiasm.

When he arrived at Hikari's house, the lights inside were still on.

He stepped forward and knocked on the door.

The door quickly opened.

Out of habit, he looked down.

Arcane: TTB: Ch. 10

Cipher paid no attention to Silco's skeptical, condescending gaze, one that seemed reserved for someone humoring a dimwitted person.

Understanding them required more brilliance than most could muster.

"You can think of Arcane as a form of knowledge," Cipher explained, picking up a piece of chalk. He drew simple numbers on a nearby slate. "Using a medium and formula, one can unleash arcane energy, like 1 + 1 = 2. The Hextech gemstone is the '1,' the formula is the '+,' and together...

Arcane: TTB: Ch. 09

"Sevika, bring the food in now," Cipher called out, his voice carrying to the kitchen. The clatter of plates and pans echoed through the doorway, along with hushed voices arguing about proper serving order.

Steam rose from freshly cooked dishes as Sevika tried to maintain order in the cramped kitchen. "Careful with those plates!" she barked, watching Powder bounce near the counter.

Despite her attempts to keep things organized, Powder was the first to emerge from the kitchen. She ...

Arcane: TTB: Ch. 08

"What's wrong with Vander? Speak up!"

Seeing Cipher drinking with Silco without a care, Vi became anxious and yelled with her beautiful eyes wide open. Her fists were clenched at her sides.

"Nothing. Vander's just getting old. He's been too tired recently, so he's resting in his room."

Cipher avoided looking into her eyes, lowering his head and taking a sip of his drink to mask his awkwardness. The bitter liquid burned his throat, but it was better than facing the accusation...

Arcane: TTB: Ch. 07

On the other side of the basement, a little blue-haired girl turned on a dim light. Beside her were three boys.

As soon as she saw Cipher, she couldn't wait to rush over to him. Her small feet stumbled in her hurry, but she didn't slow down. Being small in stature, she could only hug his leg tightly.

In the original story, the girl had severe mental trauma after witnessing the tragic death of her parents when she was young. Later, she accidentally killed her family with explosives...

Arcane: TTB: Ch. 06

Ignoring Vander, Cipher turned around directly and addressed the people in the tavern with a spirited voice.

"I've heard about recent events. The sons and daughters of Zaun have been wronged, but I have good news, I've developed an incredibly powerful weapon." His voice carried across the room, drawing every eye to him.

"Piltover forces Zaun to kneel with their advanced weapons. I will make Zaun rise, reborn in glory, and replace the decayed and corrupt Piltover as the true City o...

Arcane: TTB: Ch. 05

Cipher, still in shock from his encounter with Silco, left the munitions factory and went home alone.

His home was a bar located inside the Lanes district of Zaun. The streets grew narrower here, buildings leaning against each other like tired old men.

On the way, he thought about Zaun's future. His ideas were far less radical than Silco's. War wasn't just about weapons, it was about survival. And right now, they could barely survive peace.

He would not recklessly disrupt th...

Arcane: TTB: Ch. 04

The memory of that first day still burned in his mind, sharp and clear as broken glass.

Some memories never truly faded. They remained as scars, and sometimes the wounds would open again.

On the Day of Ashes, he awakened [Ready Player One], and crossed into the world of Apex.

In that technologically advanced realm, he pursued power, knowledge, and cutting-edge technology to help the Undercity rise completely from the ashes.

In this regard, he shared a ...

Arcane: TTB: Ch. 03

Cipher was in the middle of his fifth energy drink when it happened.

He'd been playing Apex for sixteen hours straight, climbing the ranked ladder with barely any breaks.

His room was a mess of snack wrappers and his favorite book, "Ready Player One," was propped open against his monitor stand for good luck.

"One more squad," he muttered, guiding his character through Fragment East. After thousands of hours, the movements were second nature, slide, jump, perfect recoil contr...

Arcane: TTB: Ch. 02

The liquid swirled hypnotically in the light, almost alive in its movement.

Cipher stared at the faintly glowing potion in his hand as a flood of data appeared on his retinal display.

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[Shimmer: Unlocks and enhances the potential of the human body. Effect duration and potency are proportional to the user's physical condition.]

[Side Effects: Strong dual addiction to both mind and body. Multiple uses by those with weaker constitutions can sev...