After Wanda finished speaking, she left with Natasha.
For a newly emerged monster, holding a press conference could go a long way in calming the public. It would also give Wanda’s popularity and approval rating another boost, something Lorien agreed with.
Whether you care or not, as long as you’re a public figure, you need a positive image. Unless you’re a villain, if the internet is flooded with criticism, it’s no different from being cyberbullied. That kind of negativity...
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Divine Tower, Royal Palace.
As the parchment made its rounds, Samael explained the strategy and intent behind his plan. While most were struck by how it flipped the board—turning a passive defense into an active counter—Merlin was the first to sober up, a troubled crease forming between his brows.
“It’s a good idea... but it won’t be that easy, will it?”
“That’s Apsu we’re talking about. You think he’ll let us slip away so easily?”
Samael gave a r...
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“Huwawa, the Cedar Beast... Gugalanna, the Bull of Heaven...”
“Looks like this wasn’t just a one-off.”
Merlin rubbed his chin, his expression serious as a heavy silence fell over the chamber.
“Um... I’ve got something to report too... but I’m worried Kuku’s gonna beat me up…”
At the edge of the courtyard, the Jaguar Warrior looked uneasy, her tone hesitant, anxiety flickering in her eyes.
“Don’t worry. I’ll handle her.”
Samael ...
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As soon as Masatsuki Aozaki finished speaking, Yhwach flashed forward like a phantom, instantly appearing before the young Shinigami.
He opened his palm, and dense Reishi rapidly gathered, condensing into an incredibly sharp long blade in the blink of an eye.
Without a moment’s hesitation, Yhwach swung the blade with tremendous force, sending a fierce slash straight at Masatsuki Aozaki!
Facing such a ferocious assault, Masatsuki didn’t retreat either.
His gaze rema...
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Silbern—a city suspended in the sky, upheld by countless massive silver pillars—radiated an aura of both science fiction and mystery.
At the topmost level, inside the throne room...
Yhwach sat on the throne, clad in a flowing black robe. His expression was stern and detached, his gaze as deep and unfathomable as an abyss.
Haschwalth stood at his side, dutifully reporting the current state of the battle.
“Your Majesty, the situation isn’t in our favor. Several k...
2025-08-20 14:13:46 +0000 UTC
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Two days passed quickly.
Although the air in Orario was thick with tension—like the smell of gunpowder—and even the Adventurers on the streets seemed sharper and more on edge, the city hadn't erupted into full-scale conflict.
The likely reason was that the Evilus faction hadn't made a move yet. If they had, Orario would have already been in chaos.
Today was also the day the expedition teams from the Loki Familia and Hephaestus Familia were scheduled to return.
At t...
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The next morning, Bell woke from his sleep.
He glanced at Hestia and Hephaestus lying beside him, their sleeping faces showing clear signs of exhaustion. The sight made Bell feel a bit guilty.
After all, it had been half a month since they last saw each other, and their reunion hadn’t exactly been restrained.
That overwhelming excitement led to a sleepless night, and all that activity had left both Hestia and Hephaestus, who stayed with him the entire time, too tired to ev...
2025-08-20 14:05:50 +0000 UTC
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The goal for the final battle with Tiamat was straightforward:
Hold off the Primordial Mother long enough for Ereshkigal to open the underworld passage beneath Uruk.
And afterward—
“I know. After that, we push Mother into the Underworld, right?”
Ishtar, having regained control of her body, responded coolly before soaring into the sky alongside Maanna.
“Are you certain that’s enough? If Ishtar doesn’t step in, and Tiamat reaches Uruk—” Romani began...
2025-08-20 13:57:49 +0000 UTC
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The final night in Uruk before the decisive battle was undeniably quiet.
Standing on the terrace of the Divine Tower, Artoria Pendragon looked out and saw only the empty streets and a few patrolling guards on night watch.
The eastern sky had yet to show the faintest trace of dawn—morning was still some time away.
“So this is where you are. Why aren’t you resting?” Shiomi’s voice came from behind.
“I’ve already rested enough. Waiting for sunrise like this ...
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“Hey, you damn sensei—can you stop popping up out of nowhere every time? You’re gonna scare me to death!”
Yugito was still perched on a tree trunk, but this time she wasn’t napping. She was happily enjoying a dorayaki.
She had just raised it to her mouth when Kazuyama Gekkō suddenly appeared, making her jump. If she hadn’t been quick, her snack would’ve gone tumbling to the ground.
“Enough—stop eating!”
“All you do is sleep and eat! Can’t you d...
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The newly awakened “big shrimp” was immediately blasted by Kazuyama, leaving him scratching his head with an embarrassed smile.
“Sorry, old man… I just thought swallowing the whole thing would take too long. Chewing it up makes it easier to absorb, right?”
“I didn’t expect the medicine to be this strong…”
Hearing that, the people around couldn’t help smirking. Serves him right for ignoring the doctor’s instructions.
Still, he’d made a perfect ex...
2025-08-20 13:45:26 +0000 UTC
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Red Line, World Government Headquarters.
Council Chamber.
Saturn ran his hands over his cane, an arrogant smile on his face.
“As long as he isn't intercepted in the deep sea, with Yūtora’s strength, there’s no one on Fish-Man Island who can match him.”
Topman Warcury nodded with a calm smile.
“Yūtora has awakened his Devil Fruit. Paired with his close-quarters combat skills from years of field missions, even a Marine Admiral would struggle against him...
2025-08-20 13:36:25 +0000 UTC
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Whirling yellow sand swept through the air with a furious roar, while eerie bats shrieked with piercing cries.
Two figures stepped forward from opposite sides, their clashing auras sending shockwaves rippling outward.
The crushing pressure surged through the air, but instead of showing fear or anger, Yūtora grinned with twisted delight.
“Tsk tsk tsk... Not just Crocodile—now even you, Moria, have become Rogers Daren’s lapdogs?”
He stared at Moria’s pale, sin...
2025-08-20 13:35:35 +0000 UTC
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After receiving Lorien's order, Jetfire stood up, holding the head of a Deviant, and walked toward another one.
When he was just a short distance away—
Bang!
Jetfire tossed the severed head at the Deviant's feet, then drew his longsword with a sharp metallic ring.
"Raaagh!"
The Deviant immediately recoiled in fear. Its kin had just been decapitated—what was the point of resisting now?
It began to retreat, step by step, pretending to be cautious...
2025-08-20 01:05:27 +0000 UTC
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Tonight’s run-in with the dumb thief was bound to be just a minor interlude.
After Jetfire cut off the man mid-action, he swung open both car doors at once and drove himself over to stop right in front of Lorien. Smart, isn’t he?
Once they got in, Lorien hit the gas and the Ferrari roared toward the seaside market.
“Lorien, that idiot was hilarious! He barely got halfway through his sentence before Jetfire smacked him flying with a car door!”
Wanda was still la...
2025-08-20 01:04:32 +0000 UTC
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Above the waters off Norway, the sea had been silent for thousands of years. No waves, no wind—only a deathly stillness.
But today, after the battle between Lorien and The Ancient One, a surge of overwhelming energy rippled across the entire planet.
It was as if Earth’s magnetic field and the energy in the upper atmosphere had been kicked hard.
“Crack~”
In that instant, the space above the Norwegian sea let out a faint, splintering sound. From within came a low...
2025-08-20 01:04:04 +0000 UTC
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Wong’s startled cry snapped everyone to attention. All the sorcerers instantly moved to activate the temple’s barrier.
“Activate the barrier, now!”
“Activate the barrier!”
“Activate the barrier!”
The warning spread quickly as sorcerers rushed into position. Within moments, most had raised their hands, channeling their magic into the temple’s defenses.
A shield of light, about the same size as The Ancient One herself, rose over Kamar-Taj. Formed ...
2025-08-20 01:03:32 +0000 UTC
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Yes. You heard that right.
On Earth, a Celestial is truly being born.
But for it to come into the world, it must absorb an immense amount of life force.
It was originally supposed to emerge during the events of Avengers: Infinity War. However, with a single snap from Thanos, half of Earth’s life force vanished in an instant. That delayed the Celestial’s birth for several years.
Then Tony snapped his fingers and brought everyone back—and the Celestial hidden withi...
2025-08-20 01:02:56 +0000 UTC
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Of course this wasn’t some spur-of-the-moment idea. I mean, really—who wouldn’t want a set of Iron Man armor in their home?
Tony’s current suit already incorporated nanotechnology. It wasn’t quite at the “tap once and you’re fully suited” stage yet, but spatial compression and mobility had improved dramatically. And the cost? A single set could run anywhere from hundreds of millions to billions of dollars.
Meanwhile, Lorien’s “cell phone Transformer”? A simpl...
2025-08-20 01:02:25 +0000 UTC
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Once a war breaks out, it’s hard to end it quickly.
It’s like lighting a barrel of gasoline—you can’t expect it to burn out instantly; it’s going to take time. There’s just no way around it.
Lorien passed the time playing games with the Gwens. Who knew how long it had been? By the time their “battle” finally ended, it was already deep into the night.
An all-nighter gaming session wasn’t exactly unusual.
...
Meanwhile, in a beachfront villa in Lo...
2025-08-20 01:01:53 +0000 UTC
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“The yin-yang power of the Tiger Talisman?”
When Gwen first heard about this ability, she didn’t quite understand what the term meant. Yin-yang power… what exactly was that?
Seeing her confusion, Lorien slipped into the role of a patient mentor.
“The yin-yang power refers to two parts of a whole.
It’s like how some people look cold on the outside but have a warm, fiery heart inside.
But it doesn’t mean two extremes—it’s not about one being good ...
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Inside the room, Lorien tossed Gwen inside, then began changing his shoes while undoing two buttons at his collar to let some air in.
“Ah no!”
But to his surprise, Gwen tossed the bag in her hand aside, then pinched the front of her collar and started acting.
No… in foreign terms, this would be called cosplay.
He was playing the role of a wicked villain—one who kidnapped a beautiful girl and committed all sorts of evil. She was playing the role of a pure, beaut...
2025-08-20 01:00:32 +0000 UTC
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Finally.
On a deserted beach, the heavy rain had just stopped, leaving the world looking freshly washed. A Ferrari sat nearby, keeping them company.
After a long time, their deep, lingering kiss came to an end. When they pulled apart, the affection in Wanda’s eyes seemed almost tangible.
Between Wanda and Gwen, Wanda had been the first to fall for him—and the first to make a move. Gwen’s feelings were real too, but she hadn’t acted as quickly.
By the sea, Wanda...
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Lorien pulled out his phone and tapped a few buttons.
In the underground garage of the Northern Building, a VIP parking space came to life as a Ferrari let out a low “woo~!” and automatically started up. It eased out of the spot and began heading toward Lorien’s location.
A few minutes later, the rain over New York stopped.
Wanda and Lorien watched from outside as the gleaming Ferrari pulled up to them, coming to a smooth stop right in front of where they stood.
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Before Lorien could answer, Wanda snapped.
“Natasha!”
Her anger was simple to understand. She had never asked about it herself because she wanted their current life to continue undisturbed. But the moment Natasha brought it up, she risked shattering that fragile normalcy.
Whether the answer was yes or no, it would still cause trouble. If it wasn’t his, Lorien would be dragged into something unnecessary. If it was… things could get far more complicated.
So the i...
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Natasha was visibly annoyed.
Lorien smiled, still looking at Wanda.
“Since it’s raining, what do you suggest we do?”
He took a moment to size her up. She was still in a trench coat, but this one was thicker, a brownish-red shade for the rainy weather. Her outfit below had changed too—black knee-high boots paired with blue jeans. The look made her legs appear smooth and well-shaped from waist to toe. The snug denim gave those full, shapely legs a mature allure—just ...
2025-08-19 13:07:06 +0000 UTC
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Alright.
So this thing can be redesigned, huh? And it can even be made in pairs at once!
Lorien took it out for a look—it was an exquisite women’s bracelet. It had twelve gems, all the same size and crafted with stunning detail, each representing one of the Chinese zodiac signs: Rat, Ox, Tiger, Rabbit, Dragon... In short, it was beautiful.
However... it was clearly a women’s design, not really something a man could wear. The gemstones gave off a feminine vibe. On a man...
2025-08-19 12:48:21 +0000 UTC
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After the world had turned for a while, Lorien Su finally woke up.
[Ding~!]
[Congratulations, host, for obtaining the achievement: Spider Knight!]
Lorien: …
“Does it do anything?”
[Spider Knight: Slightly increases check-in rewards!]
Hiss~ That was actually pretty good.
He opened his eyes and lay there for a moment, stretching lazily on the big bed, feeling refreshed, content, and utterly relaxed. Then his hand brushed against some fabric.
...
2025-08-19 12:46:03 +0000 UTC
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Everyone knows—atmosphere is the foundation of any rhythm.
Without the right environment and mood, it’s like a lighter clicking without fuel—no flame, no spark, and certainly no fireworks of love.
At that moment, the TV, which had been on the whole time, switched to a music program. By sheer coincidence, it was playing a soft, romantic tune.
Lorien lifted the wine glass Gwen had just filled for him and took a sip. The moment he set it down, Gwen grabbed his hand and pu...
2025-08-19 12:45:28 +0000 UTC
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New York, 10:30 p.m.
At the top of the northern building in Manhattan, two people faced each other through the glass.
Because Lorien lived here, the top-floor windows had been specially remodeled. Normally, they were floor-to-ceiling panes, but made from three sections of reinforced glass stacked vertically. The middle section could be opened and slid to the side.
Looking at Gwen’s face and her flowing blonde hair, Lorien reached out and pushed open the glass before him.
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