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Dying Mercenary Chapter 5

Chapter 5

Outside the window, darkness had fallen.

Kinaine lay in bed dressed as a woman, pretending to be asleep. The blanket touching his back was soft and fluffy as if woven from baby bird feathers. On the bedside table, a beautifully crafted glass vase was filled with fresh flowers. Thanks to them, the room was filled with a fragrant scent.

Once, Kinaine had enjoyed even better things than this, but now it felt uncomfortable, like wearing ill-fitting clo...

Wind Rises in Dragon City Chapter 77

Chapter 77: A Lead

After being stunned for a moment, Liang Feng immediately replied: "Alright, I'll take one for you now."

"Beep beep!" Old Black hung up directly.

About two minutes later, Xu Er gathered Liang Feng's family together and had him take a family photo to prove he was at home.

After taking the photo, Liang Feng sent it to Old Black, who only replied briefly: "Okay, keep your phone on. I'll come find you in these few days."

Looking at ...

Wind Rises in Dragon City Chapter 76

Chapter 76: New Year

Two days passed without incident.

On New Year's Eve of the first lunar month, the entire Dragon City was immersed in a festive atmosphere. The sound of firecrackers had been echoing throughout the city since after 1 PM and continued into the deep night without stopping.

Around 8 PM, the Su family set up a running feast in their courtyard. The whole family gathered together, either huddling close to watch the local Chinese television's Ne...

Wind Rises in Dragon City Chapter 75

Chapter 75: Xu Er's Fishing

At the Yu family home.

Su Tianyu held his phone, asking with somewhat urgent tone: "When did Wu Shixiong break out?"

"He escaped from the Police Bureau Hospital tonight, and injured three officers. But I don't know the specific situation yet," Wang Daolin replied in a relaxed tone. "The unit just notified me, heard this kid used to work for your Su family, so they asked me to check if you have any leads."

Hearing this, Su Ti...

Hero's Coffin Chapter 89

Chapter 89

Though she had lamented joining this mercenary group right after the subjugation ended, Beatrice was now going around the banquet hall, actively introducing herself as a member of Hero's Light.

Currently, the Hero's Light mercenary group was naturally receiving the most attention in the banquet hall.

Though the Death Knight had knelt under God's touch, many had witnessed how the incubus was dealt with. It had happe...

Surviving as a Mage in a Magic Academy Chapter 1009

Chapter 1009

While the skull principal and his subordinate knights were seriously pondering.

The reason why the mages reacted so intensely was revealed.

"We heard you completed Gawon's magic! Please come to the Day Lily Magic Tower and let your jewel-like talent shine!"

"Pardon?"

Yi-Han belatedly recalled the exchange meeting from last year.

And he said.

"Strictly speaking, that wasn't completion but improvement..."

"It was comp...

Surviving as a Mage in a Magic Academy Chapter 1008

Chapter 1008

Though some mages thought that way, they couldn't stop him.

It couldn't be helped.

Just as moths fly into flames knowing they'll burn to death, mages were beings who plunged into wisdom knowing they would perish.

It didn't matter that the evil great mage Gonadaltes had used Professor Garcia to deceive them before.

If they were to miss a mage who truly wanted to enter the Day Lily Magic Tower because of a petty grudge...

'That a...

Surviving as a Mage in a Magic Academy Chapter 1007

Chapter 1007

The nobles present were even more shocked than before.

Haidan was one thing, but even Lady Kraha?

It was unbelievable. One noble gulped down hot tea trying to regain his senses (it didn't help much) before asking a question.

"L-Lady Kraha. You clearly said that even though His Excellency Gonadaltes dedicates himself to the empire, you wouldn't let this pass easily this time."

"How harsh."

Though the skull principal spoke as if ...

The Mist Side Story 6, In Heat - (h)

#Side Story, In Heat - 8

Fortunately, Mu-heon hadn't questioned his attitude so far, but could he be certain that it would continue to be so in the future?

"Now that we've both apologized, let's be friends. My name is Kang Mu-heon."

The memory from over 10 years ago was still vivid in Seung-jo's mind. It was what Mu-heon had said with a smile under the yellow sunflowers in the burning summer sun.

'Do I still look like that version of myself in your eye...

The Mist Side Story 6, In Heat - (g)

#Side Story, In Heat - 7

Seeing Seung-jo's expression, which was even more rigid than when he had heard "You only think about Kang Mu-heon" earlier in the day, Young-ui smiled, showing his teeth as if he had expected this, and slightly raised his upper body.

"You hate it even when other guys just mention Kang Mu-heon's name. When Mu-heon comes to your side, you try not to let him go. Even though you can't win in kendo, you get even more upset if he wins in somethi...

PASSION Chapter 4 Part 25

Chapter 4 Part 25

"What brings you here now? I told you not to come until joint training ends."

"I finished the book and came to return it."

Tae-ui waved the book in his hand. His uncle hung his uniform jacket on the chair back while steadily looking at him. This perceptive uncle seemed to be gauging what business had brought this nephew who likely wouldn't come just for that.

"I said you could take your time. Well, anyway, since you're here, borrow an...

PASSION Chapter 4 Part 24

Chapter 4 Part 24

Ignoring the youth who had frozen with a belated cry of surprise, Rigrow picked up the crossbow that had rolled from the man's hand. Then he looked at the arrow that had flown from that crossbow and stuck in the rock crevice. Finally, he turned his gaze to Tae-ui beside it.

When their eyes met, Tae-ui felt needlessly guilty though he hadn't targeted him, and raised both hands. Rigrow's gaze coldly moved down to Tae-ui's hands.

"It wasn't me...

PASSION Chapter 4 Part 23

Chapter 4 Part 23

Come to think of it, even if he was caught, he had no reason to cower. If anything, those trying to enjoy themselves secretly here would be the ones to cower in surprise. Why should he, when he wasn't deliberately trying to peep?

Tae-ui moved forward, patting his chest. He crouched down to pass in front of that concave rock. Glancing that way as he passed wasn't to peep. It was merely to check if they could see him.

A very faint light leake...

PASSION Chapter 4 Part 22

Chapter 4 Part 22

Tae-ui looked up at the sky. The thick leaves blocked most of the view. However, the sky visible through gaps in the leaves had a hazy reddish tint. Hong Kong's night lights were erasing the sky's color. Come to think of it, it felt strange that such quiet nature existed almost adjacent to a sleepless metropolis.

He checked his watch. The night was deep. Looking around, he examined each sleeping person one by one. Even if he couldn't see faces bu...

PASSION Chapter 4 Part 21

Chapter 4 Part 21

He couldn't understand why he felt bitter. Probably something Rigrow himself wouldn't care about at all, yet his mouth tasted needlessly bitter.

Well, it would be stranger not to fear such a madman.

Tae-ui walked a bit faster, not wanting to hear more of the men's talk. After putting some distance from the rear, he could again see Rigrow's figure far ahead. People were sparse around him as if there was a barrier.

Seeing that made him ...

PASSION Chapter 4 Part 20

Chapter 4 Part 20

Though Tae-ui shouted as if about to jump up and down after a few more words, there was no response from others. Only after seeing their attitudes suggesting this was nothing surprising having experienced it several times already did Tae-ui acutely feel this was reality, not a joke.

Tae-ui had done plenty of camping out too. Sleeping under stars, in dew, even where snakes and centipedes rustled. But those snakes weren't poisonous, and the people ...

PASSION Chapter 4 Part 19

Chapter 4 Part 19

Rigrow's head tilted slightly. His hand rose slightly. His hand seemed about to touch Tae-ui's wrist as he stood frozen staring silently at Rigrow, then slowly, as if caressing, crept upward. From elbow to shoulder to neck, the cold leather glove's touch was smooth and soft like a snake. Though the navy gloves so dark they were almost black were clean without a trace of blood, they seemed to give off the scent of blood from somewhere.

That hand b...

PASSION Chapter 4 Part 18

Chapter 4 Part 18

Flinch, strength entered his fingers holding the hand. Being discovered on this floor by anyone would do Tae-ui no good. Though he might have been caught on surveillance cameras, being caught directly by someone felt different.

Who could it be, if it were another Support Staff that would be easier to explain away, Tae-ui thought clicking his tongue, but the moment he recognized who it was, he paused, even stopping his steps.

It was someone ...

PASSION Chapter 4 Part 17

Chapter 4 Part 17

Shin Lu's room wasn't far from the stairs. Just go straight down the corridor and turn once. Though he worried about what excuse to make if he ran into someone on the way, that didn't happen.

Tap tap, he knocked on the door with his fingertips. He waited a moment but there was no answer. Wondering if the sound was too soft to hear or if no one was in, he knocked again a bit harder.

"If he's not in the room, getting caught on camera with not...

PASSION Chapter 4 Part 16

Chapter 4 Part 16

Rigrow readily accepted the writing materials. Soon the rustling sound of pen flowing like water began.

Tae-ui recalled his uncle's words about "ten handwritten copies for the helper too" and pushed aside thoughts about the additional burden that would pile up for himself. There were times and situations where you wanted to make someone suffer even at your own expense.

Let's see how you like it. And let's try to reduce our meeting time.

PASSION Chapter 4 Part 15

Chapter 4 Part 15

"News about the rare brave one who pointed a gun at my neck reached my ears before the long hand of the clock made one full turn. Mr. Jung Tae-ui, champion of justice who entered the Asian branch less than a month ago, dragged in by his uncle."

So he hadn't forgotten after all. But why is this madman being so quiet?

Tae-ui silently glared at him while tilting his head. The man raised his eyebrows as if amused.

"Why that face?...

PASSION Chapter 4 Part 14

Chapter 4 Part 14

However, about two hours after starting to copy...

"Should have just let a stranger die. Should have just let a stranger die..."

Such words were coming from Tae-ui's mouth.

Who did he think he was, some agent of justice, stealing someone else's carefully hidden gun - and even risking a dog's death since it had no bullets - to save a stranger's life? Even risking two weeks of life threats on top of that, I must have been crazy. Cra...