Although everyone vaguely suspected the truth, they tacitly agreed to remain silent.
Firstly, they lacked concrete evidence. Secondly, they were genuinely intimidated by the Spina di Rosula's recent actions.
Initially, they had underestimated the young girl, believing she could never manage the Spina di Rosula as effectively as Callas had. Now, they realized they couldn't have been more wrong.
She was truly audacious!
To capture the culprit who had framed her father, s...
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The sudden voice drew everyone's attention. Turning, they saw the three members of the Astral Express standing before them.
One of them, a pink-haired young girl, was leaning over, her hands pressed against her knees, panting and muttering to herself.
"No way... this Master Diviner, she looks so tiny, with such short legs, how can she run so fast...?"
"What was that old saying from the Xianzhou? Something like... ah, right! Appearances can be deceiving..."
The pink-hai...
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"G-General... how did you become like this?"
After realizing that the much younger Jing Yuan before her was indeed the genuine General, Fu Xuan fell silent for a moment, her face a mask of confusion and bewilderment as she stared at him.
"That's a long story," Jing Yuan replied, glancing at Lumina. "I'll tell Lady Fu when we have time later. Now isn't the moment for that." He shook his head, deciding to keep the matter to himself for now.
Having endured this calamity, the Lu...
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"Lumina! What have you done?"
Realizing he couldn't harm Lumina in the slightest, Jing Yuan resigned himself to fate. Seeing her verbally agree to his request, he nodded and immediately departed from the Ambrosial Arbor's space.
Abandoning Lumina alone within the Ambrosial Arbor space seemed to be his final act of giving up.
However, Lumina showed no interest whatsoever in this so-called Ambrosial Arbor.
The moment Jing Yuan left, she didn't even glance at the Ambrosia...
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"Hmm... So it failed after all."
Within the Ambrosial Arbor's space, the aura surrounding Lumina gradually diminished until it completely extinguished.
Gazing at Jing Yuan, who lay before her with closed eyes as if asleep, Lumina murmured, "Hmm... It's not exactly a failure, is it? Half success, half failure?"
Lumina sensed Jing Yuan's condition. Though the Mara-Struck symptoms persisted, his lifespan had undoubtedly been extended.
However, it was far from the millenni...
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"General Jing Yuan, I truly mean no harm. Everything I've done is merely to verify my suspicions and help the Xianzhou people resolve the Mara-Struck problem."
Within the Ambrosial Arbor's spatial realm, Lumina sighed helplessly once more.
"Miss Lumina, the Xianzhou Luofu can grant you anything, but meddling with the Ambrosial Arbor is the one thing we cannot allow. I implore you to reconsider," Jing Yuan said, his expression unchanged as he slowly lowered the Formation Blade in h...
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Whoosh—
A massive wave of blue mist crashed against the Styx Water Sphere created by Castorice, but the sphere repelled it completely, not allowing a single wisp to penetrate.
Having temporarily secured the wounded hero's life, Castorice called out to Aria and the others, "Does anyone know healing magic?"
Hearing this, Aria immediately rushed forward. "I do!"
Though Aria had been primarily using Divine Smite, she hadn't forgotten that Cure Wounds was one of ...
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Tabletop Troupe was essentially a tabletop role-playing game (TTRPG).
A Host, one or more players, a script, and a standard rulebook were all that was needed to begin a basic game of Tabletop Troupe.
The rulebook could be as detailed or simplified as desired; there was no requirement to adhere strictly to its guidelines.
"'House rules'—custom rules developed by player-created groups—are also quite common," Clorinde explained.
Navia elaborated further: "After all, p...
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The atmosphere in the living room was subtly tense.
Clorinde glanced back and forth between Furina and Focalors, exclaiming, "They're absolutely identical!"
If there was any difference, it lay in the auras they exuded.
Focalors wore a serene smile, much like Furina before her abdication, yet her every glance and smile carried an air of composure and playful charm.
As for Furina...
One word: soft.
Furina crossed her arms, her expression nuanced. "Cl...
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"This sword is a replica of the sun, a purifying flame that incinerates all impurity—Excalibur Galatine!"
The swing of Excalibur Galatine unleashed a cataclysmic wave of flames, so vast that even Pegasus couldn't evade it in time. Jiang You's vision was instantly engulfed in fire, the searing heat striking him with each breath, burning his lungs. It was daytime, and Gawain, empowered by his threefold sunlight buff, could easily shatter Jiang You and Medusa's Spirit Origins.
But ...
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Jiang You led Minamoto no Raikou and the Hassans toward Camelot. There was no time to gather a larger force, and he only needed support to deal with the fodder enemies. With only Gawain and Agravain remaining as knights in Camelot, Jiang You could confront the Lion King after at most two duels.
The servants, traveling at full speed, arrived at the gates of Camelot after several hours of relentless travel.
The gates were tightly shut, and tens of thousands of refugees had gathered ...
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"Why are you here, you creep?"
"Don't be so harsh, Brian-kun~ In a way, we're comrades, aren't we?"
"No, I'm not your comrade. Onee-san told me to stay far away from you."
"That's so hurtful! I just wanted to observe the 'Monster' up close and see how powerful you truly are."
Narita Brian glared irritably at Kousei, completely at a loss for how to handle Agnes Digital, who was standing nearby swinging her sleeve.
"Why did you have to provoke this girl?"<...
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SpyNote: This isnt a real chapter, but a note from the author.
Im including this bc I think its good to see the thought process.
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This is an Umamusume fanfiction, not a horse racing novel.
1. Competition Format
The primary purpose is to serve the plot. As previously mentioned, the competition format differs from what you might expect.
For example, Umamusume can freely choose to compete for the Triple Crown or the Triple Tiara. Veteran H...
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"Why did you choose to indefinitely withdraw from the Twinkle Series at such a crucial moment?"
Given your generation-defining talent, why did you stop?
"Why? Heh, that's a good question."
Tachyon hiked up her pant leg, revealing her ankle. Kousei froze, stunned.
"Is this why you stopped participating in everything?"
"Yes. After the Satsuki Prize, I realized there was something wrong with my leg. It doesn't cause any problems in daily life, but the moment I step ...
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Despite coming up empty-handed, Kousei couldn't skip her training. Since Narita Brian had said the matter had nothing to do with her, Kousei decided not to investigate further.
After their usual parallel run, Kousei began some light training to clear her mind of distracting thoughts.
During her jog, she overheard a commotion.
"Come on, Tazuna! My dearest friend! Drink this, and I guarantee you'll feel refreshed in both body and mind!"
"I refuse."
Agnes Tachyon wa...
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Kousei stopped in her tracks, staring blankly in the direction the four figures had departed.
"What's wrong?"
Kousei pointed after them. "Those four... they felt different."
Sirius followed Kousei's gaze, her brow furrowing instantly.
"This feeling..."
Sirius's reaction was particularly striking, making Kousei acutely concerned. What could she have sensed to make her so agitated?
"What's the matter?" Kousei asked cautiously.
"No, it's nothing...
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To maintain her form and validate her progress, Kousei participated in two consecutive G3 races. Although the frequent races caused her some fatigue, she achieved impressive results, winning both. Even victories in G3 races brought her genuine joy.
Other trainers expressed dissatisfaction with T's approach, arguing that Kousei shouldn't compete so soon after her Triple Crown. However, T had his own reasons.
Kousei's physical condition was excellent, and she had been running alongs...
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"General Jing Yuan, do you... desire eternal life?"
"Miss Lumina, I don't understand what you mean." Jing Yuan's heart sank at these words, and he gradually grasped Lumina's true intentions.
Yet he maintained a facade of ignorance, shaking his head with feigned confusion, instantly appearing somewhat foolish.
Unfazed, Lumina calmly approached him, murmuring softly, "Eternal life... eternal life... Surely someone as wise as the Divine Foresight General understands the meaning...
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Xianzhou Luofu, Scalegorge Waterscape, a massive platform.
Countless Cloud Knights stood at attention, weapons in hand, their sharp gazes fixed on the divide in the Ancient Sea, as if awaiting something.
At the forefront of these Cloud Knights stood a pink-haired dwarf... a pink-haired young girl, seemingly their leader.
"It's been so long since the General entered the Ambrosial Arbor, yet there's been no movement whatsoever..."
"Has it not yet begun... or has...
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"You damned Abundance Abomination! Die! Die! Die!"
"I'll plunge you into utter Destruction! I'll plunge you into utter Destruction!"
"I'll turn you into a Voidranger! I'll turn you into a Voidranger and keep you by my side every day to toy with you to my heart's content! Toy with you! Toy with you!"
After the Ambrosial Arbor's body completely collapsed, Phantylia realized that her Heliobus Physique was no match for Lumina's power. She immediately transforme...
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"You talk too much. I can hardly stand it anymore..."
A light, airy voice reached everyone's ears, causing Jing Yuan and Phantylia's hearts to jolt simultaneously.
Yet in a mere instant, both regained their composure.
Jing Yuan, whose heart had been pounding moments before, now calmed, his gaze sweeping over the Astral Express Crew around him. He breathed a sigh of relief.
Though Lumina's true intentions remained unclear, given her personality, she was unlikely to harm...
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"The power of the Ambrosial Arbor is truly wondrous..."
"With this body, when will self-destruction come?"
Within the Ambrosial Arbor Space, Phantylia, her form towering like a skyscraper, remained entranced by her physical body, constantly engaging in acts of vanity.
"This Phantylia... Despite her domineering mature woman appearance, her words and actions are so childish."
"No wonder she's even easier to deceive than March 7th... She'll probably die without even reali...
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As the gale stirred up by the flapping of the White Dragon's wings subsided, the blue mist surrounding them visibly coalesced back toward the dragon, restoring their field of vision.
Though still somewhat embarrassed, Castorice glanced at their opponent. Of course, a dragon's words should be settled by dragons!
Turning to Aria, Douglas, and Feidric, she said, "You all step back a bit. I'll handle this!"
The trio retreated without hesitation. Castorice took a deep br...
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Cipher and her group pressed forward, encountering fragments of armor at regular intervals: helmets, arm guards, shoulder plates, breastplates, and more.
Cipher could almost picture the Forging Priest being driven back under relentless attacks, his armor shattering and exploding piece by piece.
"It's unimaginable what kind of assault this Priest must have endured to be reduced to this state," Douglas remarked.
Each Priest specialized in different areas. Douglas, as a War Pri...
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"Lady Lumina, we've arrived. This is the Exalting Estate, the most luxurious residence on the entire Xianzhou Luofu, which General Jing Yuan has gifted to you."
"Since the General has bestowed this estate upon you, Lady Lumina, you're welcome to change the name if you don't like it."
Within the Exalting Sanctum of the Xianzhou Luofu, Yanqing led Lumina to an extravagantly decorated gate and offered a brief introduction.
"No need. I quite like it." Lumina's eyes sparkled as s...
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"Miss Lumina, thank you for saving Yanqing earlier."
Abandoning the topic of Long-Life, General Jing Yuan turned to Lumina with a sincere smile and expressed his gratitude.
"There's no need for thanks. It was a trivial matter," Lumina replied, shaking her head with a dismissive wave and a faint smile, unintentionally exuding an air of effortless grace.
"Hahaha," Jing Yuan chuckled at her humility, then turned his gaze to Yanqing beside him. "Miss Lumina, there's no need to b...
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"What do you want?" Yanqing asked, his face grim as he watched Kafka slowly approach from a distance, holding Blade like a kite on a string. He swiftly pointed his sword at her.
"Relax, put your sword away. They won't attack, and they mean no harm," Lumina said with a reassuring smile, gesturing for Yanqing to sheathe his weapon. She then glanced in a particular direction. "After all... someone even greater than the heavens is watching nearby. Wouldn't you agree, General of the Luofu?"<...
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"The Fragmented Sword... quite a fine blade," Lumina murmured, her fingers pinching the weapon before her in admiration.
"It's a pity the blade is already shattered..."
She shook her head and sighed, a soft green light flickering from her fingertips.
Instantly, Blade and his sword were hurled backward, his body arcing gracefully through the air.
Boom!
Blade crashed into the wall with a deafening impact, then slid down into a pile of rubble, his fate unce...
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"This Blade... why is the dark energy radiating from him so much more intense than in the original story?"
Lumina had been shaken after exiting the Ambrosial Arbor and had taken some time to calm down, delaying her arrival at the Scalegorge Waterscape. By the time she arrived, Blade, Dan Heng, and Yanqing were already locked in battle.
Lumina frowned as she observed the dense, almost solid, dark energy emanating from Blade's body, tinged with a faint crimson hue at its core.
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Still, she has truly grown up so much. "A woman changes eighteen times by eighteen" is no empty saying.
Cloud Retainer couldn't help but recall Shenhe's childhood.
"Seeing you reminds this Adeptus of Shenhe's childhood," Cloud Retainer remarked wistfully.
Shenhe's childhood? Such a sudden topic, but I'm intrigued!
Qin Yu, now thoroughly captivated, couldn't resist asking, "Is that so? What was Shenhe like as a child?"
"Ah, when she first came to...
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