“Kyo! It’s been ages!” Just as expected, the first to react was Mana, bursting with her characteristic warmth and boundless energy, like a child who never ran out of enthusiasm.
She hadn't changed a bit since their first meeting—still happily munching away on donuts. When Kyo and Anon stepped into the room, Mana had a half-eaten donut in her mouth.
Hearing the door swing open, Mana’s immediate reaction was to quickly shove the donut—which, despite being half-finished, ...
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“Well, you see, umm...” Anon’s index fingers nervously tapped each other, eyes darting everywhere but at Kyo. Her awkward smile revealed an overly conspicuous little fang.
Anon frantically searched her mind, wondering how she could possibly explain that her bizarre behavior just now wasn't actually hers—it had clearly been some non-existent entity momentarily taking control of her...
The key was figuring out how to make Kyo believe her absurd ramblings—wait, no, her hear...
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The sun today was just as fierce as ever, the air drier than it had been for days. Standing beneath the blazing rays, Anon felt as if her skin were being grilled. Breathing in this hot, parched air made her throat itch with unbearable dryness.
Yet, contrary to her physical discomfort, Anon’s mood was buoyant—ecstatic even!
That morning, she’d received a message from Kikukawa Kyo. Though brief, she read it again and again, doubting whether she was still dreaming.
In sho...
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“I see.”
Surprisingly, Kyo had no further comment on this, merely offering that simple response. Her expression remained unchanged as she quietly enjoyed the warm yet comforting breeze.
Anon felt compelled to ask another question: “Kyo-chan, are you—wait, no, no.” She almost blurted it out directly, hastily rephrasing it into something more delicate. “If you ever fell in love, what kind of person do you think you'd be interested in?”
Kyo blinked, quickly decodi...
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“Hehe,” Kikukawa Kyo chuckled playfully. “You guys shouldn’t follow my example—I just genuinely can’t stand that stuffy classroom anymore.”
“I know, I know! Everyone in our class has been gossiping about your Class B’s suffering,” Anon said, watching as Kyo dragged a chair over and comfortably positioned herself between the open window and the Astronomy Club room’s doorway. She exhaled softly, savoring the breeze like a contented cat.
Though Kyo’s position ...
2025-07-01 09:25:27 +0000 UTC
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Sampo: "No time like the present. Shall we?"
Lingzhou nodded. "Lead the way."
"So, Lingzhou's route has them actively following Sampo," Ah Xian noted. "In the beta, they were knocked out by Sampo's smoke bomb and woke up underground. Wonder if Dan Heng’s route still uses that."
"No change? Alright, then."
"Personally, I prefer Lingzhou’s route. It's funnier and more proactive."
"But most importantly—"
"Have y...
2025-07-01 09:24:47 +0000 UTC
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[Poor Bronya, silenced by authority when trying to defend us.]
[Typical—subordinates can’t question the boss, especially when that boss is your mom.]
[But why do I feel Bronya doesn't really resemble Cocolia?]
Seeing the last comment, Ah Xian held back from spoiling anything.
The perspective returned to the Trailblazers.
On the table, several dishes of breakfast and a pot of tea had appeared.
The Astral Express crew chatted casually, not looking t...
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Cocolia… Cocolia…
"Who… no—what are you?"
An ally… an ally who has guided Guardians through generations.
"An ally? What do you want?"
To rebuild this dying world… to help you… fulfill your wish.
“This part is the same as the beta. But what about after?”
Ah Xian explained the beta storyline to her viewers.
"In the beta, Bronya showed up to arrest the Astral Express crew. I wonder if ...
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"Sampo already has that shady vibe. He ditched us without hesitation when trouble came."
"According to narrative logic, the first character you meet in a new area usually has hidden significance."
"Lingzhou specifically mentioned tasting Belobog's prison meals. Why would he say that?"
"Clearly, there's someone important he'd meet in jail—Sampo."
"If not for another legitimate reason to meet Sampo, there's no need to get arrested."
"To be blunt, Belobog is pract...
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Lingzhou: "Yet Serval said an order from years ago cut off all contact between the Upper and Underworlds."
"That’s obviously unusual. Maybe they’re hiding something down there…"
Hearing this, Stelle and March 7th spoke simultaneously:
"The Stellaron?!"
Lingzhou snapped his fingers.
"Even if it’s not the Stellaron itself, we’ll likely find clues related to it."
"While Stelle was busy dumpster-divi...
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Among the gods, goddesses were always fearsome beings.
Even if all gods were embodiments of natural phenomena, those made manifest by the faith of living creatures differed in more than just appearance—their patterns of behavior varied as well.
The gods who took male forms tended to be rational and steadfast, but prone to stubbornness.
The gods in female form were emotional and gentle, but by contrast, could more easily be driven to extremes.
Especially when things w...
2025-06-29 10:11:46 +0000 UTC
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The Uruk soldiers stationed outside the Monster Forest looked at each other—moved by Rovi’s words, but also shaken by the sheer scale of the monster uprising.
There had been signs of trouble.
But even these seasoned veterans, tasked with guarding the land outside the forest, couldn’t understand why this time the horde was so overwhelming—beyond anything they had ever seen.
Yet Rovi remained calm.
Because the scope of this riot was his doing—while magical beas...
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The next day.
The sky stretched vast and endless.
Western Uruk—just beyond the monster-infested border.
The fertile land rolled on, yellow sand sprawling as far as the eye could see.
From a distance, Rovi could already see the dense forest rising on the horizon, with guard towers and stone walls standing atop the hill in front of the trees.
He knew at once—that was the Monster Forest.
The journey here from the city-state of Uruk was uneventful, even wit...
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Once again, something was descending from the heavens where the gods dwelled.
Rovi recognized this immediately.
He couldn’t say exactly what it was—but as a transmigrator, Rovi naturally possessed a perspective far beyond this era.
He knew the stories that would be told in later generations, of events on the Mesopotamian plains, in Uruk.
He knew that Gilgamesh would one day be remembered as the oldest of hero kings.
So Rovi knew, too, that Gilgamesh was not a...
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In this land, Gilgamesh was recognized by all as a tyrant.
He showed no reverence to the gods, wielded power over life and death among his subjects, and from atop his throne, he arbitrarily decided the fate of the people—seizing the property and lives of his ministers at will.
But at the end of the day, Gilgamesh was a tyrant, not a fool.
Nor was he a mediocre king.
As the one who ruled this nation, he had never given up on governance. It was just that, due to his ex...
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Today was a gloomy, rainy day. The weather was bleak, and it was often said that people's moods could be influenced by the weather—rainy days could make one feel lethargic.
Grey clouds blanketed the sky, a fine drizzle falling continuously.
Unless forced by necessity, few would willingly go outside on a miserable day like this.
People hurried along beneath their umbrellas, mostly dark-colored to match the gloomy sky, occasionally punctuated by flashes of brighter shades li...
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Returning home, the first thing Jeanne saw was Ophis standing there with her arms outstretched, silently requesting a hug. This had become their daily routine. Each day, when Jeanne returned from school, a cute, expressionless little girl would greet her at the door, instantly washing away her fatigue.
Why didn’t I get this treatment when I went to school?
“Oh, Ophis, did you specially wait here for us?”
Asia, deeply touched, stepped into the house and tried t...
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Today was a beautifully sunny day. Warm golden sunlight bathed everything, making it easy to feel sleepy.
A perfect day to nap during class.
In her previous life, with nine classes daily plus three sessions of evening self-study, she'd spent most of her classes asleep, waking only for one self-study to finish homework. Her classmates had dubbed her the “Goddess of Sleep.”
She desperately wished she could just lie on her desk and sleep until dismissal, but today she could...
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After the enormous incident, Jeanne Alter brought Asia home. After all, both the church and the Fallen Angels and priests who had sheltered Asia were now gone. If she didn't leave with Jeanne, Asia would truly be homeless.
Jeanne had anticipated that being taken in by someone who openly declared herself an enemy of Heaven might leave Asia distressed. Surprisingly, Asia quickly regained her composure and accepted Jeanne wholeheartedly.
“Miss Jeanne, you’re gentle and kind. Bein...
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After the enormous incident, Jeanne Alter brought Asia home. After all, both the church and the Fallen Angels and priests who had sheltered Asia were now gone. If she didn't leave with Jeanne, Asia would truly be homeless.
Jeanne had anticipated that being taken in by someone who openly declared herself an enemy of Heaven might leave Asia distressed. Surprisingly, Asia quickly regained her composure and accepted Jeanne wholeheartedly.
“Miss Jeanne, you’re gentle and kind. Bein...
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The dark night fled, screaming in terror.
Crimson flames, fueled by malice and hatred, roared fiercely around Jeanne Alter.
The pungent stench of burning flesh spread rapidly with the scorching wind.
A terrifying magical presence, more ominous than that of Fallen Angels or Devils, permeated the air.
“What the hell are you?!” Raynare cried out, both shocked and frightened. Sparks carried by the hot wind burned painfully on her skin.
Not a Devil, not a god, and...
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Malva never expected her status as a Team Flare member to be casually exposed by an unknown stranger.
Her expression changed drastically, shock mixing with confusion. Her relationship with Team Flare was supposed to be highly confidential—only Lysandre and a few senior executives were aware of it. How had this information leaked?
Meanwhile, on the other end of the call, Looker was silently impressed by the accuracy of August’s intel. Not forgetting his mission, he drew on past...
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The Chief pressed his fingers against his temples, exasperated. “Do you realize Lysandre is now a renowned inventor? If word gets out that you’re investigating him, it’ll cause enormous unrest.”
“I know.”
“Do you already have evidence linking Lysandre and Team Flare?”
“No.”
“You don’t have a shred of evidence, yet you still want to arrest Lysandre?”
“I’m here precisely to get your input on that,” August replied shamelessly.
T...
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After the group photo, August once again congratulated Giovanni.
“Congratulations, Giovanni! You're the first trainer to achieve a Triple Crown since the start of the Hisui Summer Camp!”
“In honor of your achievement, this photo will forever hang on the wall at Team Origin Rocket Headquarters!”
Giovanni: “...”
Giovanni's fists tightened.
Once the villagers from Jubilife Village dispersed, August led everyone to repair the venue back to its original st...
2025-06-29 10:07:59 +0000 UTC
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In the faint glow of the Distortion World, a white-furred fox stood silently within the berry grove.
Zoroark stared at the spot where Gardevoir had just vanished, her expression utterly unchanged.
She had only come here to investigate after sensing someone entering her territory.
To her mild surprise, new faces had somehow found their way into the barren expanses of the Distortion World.
“An accidental intrusion...?” she murmured softly, deciding not to pu...
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“Gar...Gardevoir?”
Noticing Gardevoir's actions, Elias swallowed involuntarily, cautiously calling her name.
Could it be... she really was angry about Zoroark?
He had his doubts, but from his understanding of Gardevoir, anger wouldn’t look like this.
Instead, Gardevoir’s expression now seemed more like... excitement.
As if she was anticipating something?
As if confirming Elias’s thoughts, Gardevoir teleported right beside him.
Befor...
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[Title Unlocked: Hero of Hisui.]
[Effect: Pokémon gain a 10% boost to their combat power while in the Sinnoh region.]
Vaguely, Elias heard the system’s mechanical voice in his ear.
He sorted through his sluggish thoughts, finally recalling that he'd recently finished the simulation.
Not long after waking up, he'd fallen unconscious again.
With that in mind, Elias tried to wake himself up.
...
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“Garchomp!”
Off to the side, Garchomp excitedly waved its claws, seeing its trainer successfully recruit Lucario.
Elias’s Lucario was incredibly powerful—much stronger than even Cynthia’s own.
Unfortunately, he had always prioritized protecting Elias above all else.
Thus, whenever sparring with Cynthia, he never fought at full strength, always wary of sudden dangers.
But now, after Cynthia’s clever persuasion, things would be different.
She coul...
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“Elias!”
Seeing Elias fall unconscious once again, Gardevoir, who had just rushed over, immediately teleported to his side.
She gently placed her warm hand on Elias’s forehead, only relaxing after confirming he was alright.
“Hmm...”
“Why did you fall asleep again?”
Gardevoir puffed out her cheeks, feeling helpless as she gazed down at Elias resting in her arms.
He'd already been sleeping for two full days and nights....
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Without a moment’s hesitation, the debt collectors launched their deadly attack directly toward Venti.
“Venti! Watch out!”
In the split-second before the attack struck, Jiang Bai hastily cast a shield around Venti.
Their initial strike thwarted, the debt collectors immediately melted back into the shadows, poised for their next assault.
Aether and Jiang Bai drew their weapons swiftly, forming a protective circle around Venti.
There was no doubt—their targ...
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