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Who Can Resist Nakano Nino? [132]

According to the script, after Shirase’s “Four-Man Ambush Squad” jumped down, the director didn’t call cut, and the male lead launched into his cool routine.

The lead threw a sloppy left front kick, and the extra charging him obligingly flung himself backward.

At first, Shirase worried the damned System would make trouble. But seeing it stay quiet after landing and just blend in with the other extras, he relaxed—for now.

Emphasis on “for now.”

A quick sca...

Who Can Resist Nakano Nino? [131]

Early Sunday morning.

When Shirasestepped out for his run, the ground was wet—it had just rained, though he hadn’t heard a drop overnight.

The soccer club had planned a victory party for yesterday, but a few members had family matters, so they pushed it to today. Otherwise, he wouldn’t have made it to the Nakano household on time last night.

After his run and a quick shower, Shirase saw Kojima Kana was still asleep. In no hurry to make breakfast, he sat in the living r...

Ophis Wants Silence [60]

The attacker had moved like a shadow—swift, silent, utterly undetectable.
Even the Crest of the Star etched into Altera’s body, normally keen to any threat, failed to warn her until it was already too late.

And through that emblem, she sensed it—pure, lethal intent.

A simple palm, sharpened like a blade—yet the energy concentrated within it could pierce even her divine crest, aimed straight at her heart.

No time to dodge.
No chance to block.
A fatal...

Ophis Wants Silence [59]

“Goodness me, that fellow was truly foolish. Possessing god-like power and status is one thing, but did he really believe his demonic beasts could escape my eyes?”

Merlin sat leisurely on a high perch overlooking the battlefield, staff balanced across his knees, his usual playful smile in place.

“Besides, no matter how powerful he might be, hiding my presence is child’s play. Deception is my specialty, after all.”

The words were destined for no one—anoth...

Ophis Wants Silence [58]

Hidden not far from Merlin and the others, a “monster” crouched low among the trees.

Its entire body gleamed with a black metallic sheen, its lower half a massive scorpion, its upper half a humanoid torso encased in chitinous armor—a living shell.

Beneath that shell, blood-red eyes glowed faintly. Though his physical sight was poor, Girtablilu could still observe the clearing ahead clearly, using the linked senses of the demonic beasts surrounding it.

Now, his prey had...

Ophis Wants Silence [57]

“Altera?”

The girl in pure white had quietly ascended the wall without anyone noticing.

“Are you sure?”

Altera gave a slight, indifferent nod.

“Mm. Then it’s up to you.”

Ophis nodded in return. The question had been only a final check of Altera’s resolve.

Arjuna’s long-range power made him the safer choice against Girtablilu, whose own attacks reached vast distances. Altera, by contrast, would have to close in before striking—a far riski...

Ophis Wants Silence [56]

There was a reason Ophis had pushed all the troublesome work onto Siduri.

Gazing at the wall—hastily repaired only days ago, now already corroded again—Ophis’s expression turned grave.

Keeping the structure flawless was, of course, impossible. Its purpose was to endure enemy assault; damage was inevitable.

To handle that, Uruk had assembled teams of craftsmen to wait out each wave of attacks, then repair the wall day and night once the beasts retreated. Under normal co...

Ophis Wants Silence [55]

Night had fully fallen. Everyone was busy with their own tasks, leaving Ophis alone with nothing to do but patrol the northern wall.

Naturally, the commander had tried to assign her guards, but she’d refused outright.

To Ophis, that would have been nothing but a waste of manpower.

She paused, tilting her head slightly, then rose lightly into the air, drifting onto another section of the wall.

A pure-white girl stood there.

A white veil flowed like long hair, st...

Ophis Wants Silence [54]

“So, what about that monster now?”

Ophis wasn’t surprised by Merlin’s answer. No matter how many times she’d glimpsed the future, the end never changed—though the true enemy stayed hidden. Even if it wasn’t Tiamat herself, it had to be something with similar strength and authority.

“Well, we’ve barely managed to lull her back to sleep for now. But it’s only a shallow slumber. King Ophis, you’ve noticed too, haven’t you? She hasn’t truly exerted herself in...

Ophis Wants Silence [53]

“The army is mostly unharmed. Only a few suffered light injuries from falling debris when part of the wall collapsed.”

As she gave her report, Siduri puffed out her cheeks and glared at Ophis.

She knew full well the King had only been trying to protect her—but thanks to that kick, she’d become one of those very “falling objects.”

Thankfully, as a priestess blessed by the gods, she wasn’t about to be hurt by something as stupid as a fall.

“How b...

Ophis Wants Silence [52]

Only after more than half the army had safely withdrawn behind the walls did Ophis allow a faint smile to touch her face.

Hmm… Have I been so busy lately that I’ve neglected Enkidu’s request? she wondered, faintly uneasy.

In the distance, Merlin was still toying with the demonic beasts, arranging them into various amusing formations. At this point, it ought to be safe enough, right?

Thinking that, Ophis finally let herself relax a little.

Unfortunately, ...

Ophis Wants Silence [51]

Standing atop the newly completed city wall, Ophis nodded in satisfaction.

“Very sturdy.”

As if to confirm her words, she stomped her foot twice. The wall shuddered faintly, and Siduri’s eyelid twitched uncontrollably beside her.

“Siduri, have the bodies of the shrine maidens been taken care of?”

“Yes. As you ordered, they’ve been placed in the temple’s underground chamber, apart from the citizens of Kutha… My King, those shrine maidens—”

Th...

Arknights: I Became a Mobile City, but It’s a Lobotomy City [155]

When Da’at said those words, Kali froze for a moment, taken aback. She couldn’t help but ask:

“Wait—why… why do you suddenly want to do this?”

“Well… how should I put it? We came to Siracusa, but we haven’t actually gone out to look around properly, have we?”

Da’at thought for a moment, then smiled at Kali and said:

“I just want to go out and see it with you.”

After Da’at said this, Kali quietly set the strawberry cake down on the tabl...

Arknights: I Became a Mobile City, but It’s a Lobotomy City [154]

Texas now felt it was crucial to quickly demonstrate her worth.

Only this way could she prevent Hugh from taking advantage of their vulnerability. With the looming threat of the Wolf Hunter, Texas fully believed Hugh had both motive and capability to exploit the situation.

Therefore, reaching a closer partnership with T Corp sooner rather than later would likely be the safest move for the Thumb.

Meanwhile, Hugh casually sipped his tea.

He had deliberately leaked that i...

Arknights: I Became a Mobile City, but It’s a Lobotomy City [153]

Listening to the terms Hugh laid out, Bernardo lowered his eyes slightly, appearing lost in thought. Hugh wasn't in any rush; he simply waited patiently for Bernardo’s answer.

“...We can accept this deal. However, regarding the details and stakes involved, I believe we still need further discussion.”

After careful consideration, Bernardo finally responded in this manner.

Thus, after a brief negotiation, the two reached an agreement: Hugh could take most of the peripher...

Arknights: I Became a Mobile City, but It’s a Lobotomy City [152]

Upon hearing Hugh’s oddly suggestive words, Texas’s hand paused briefly, her eyes narrowing sharply.

“…What exactly are you trying to say?”

Texas frowned deeply, posing the question. Hugh merely waved his hand, his face adorned with the same calm smile as always.

“Oh, nothing much—just curious about the Thumb’s next target, that’s all. After all, the previous incidents were just appetizers for T Corp… and there are plenty more appetizers to come.”