The next morning, Castorice woke up early, her internal clock already in motion. She opened her still-sleepy eyes, yawned, and slowly climbed out of bed.
With her exceptionally long hair, it was hard to tell whether she had slept on the bed or on her own tresses. Inevitably, a few rebellious strands stuck out jauntily from the crown of her head and the sides of her forehead, adding to her adorable, just-woken appearance.
Castorice first slipped on her easiest-to-wear white stockin...
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Kaia led several priests into the kitchen, where they busied themselves preparing a lavish feast for Castorice. While it couldn't compare to the "grand feasts" of her previous life, it was undoubtedly the most extravagant meal she had encountered since her transmigration to this world.
Soft, fragrant flatbread served as the main course, accompanied by both vegetarian and meat dishes, and even a bowl of steaming soup. Though Castorice didn't recognize any of the dishes, their flavors wer...
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Finally, Castorice carefully inspected the cellar one last time. Whenever the blue mist drifted near, she summoned Styx water to shield herself, confident that even its frigid temperature couldn't freeze the river's waters.
Tap, tap.
Castorice occasionally knocked on the adjacent walls, searching for hidden doors or secret passages, but found nothing.
As Castorice and Aisha emerged from the cellar, dusk was settling outside. Castorice sighed softly, thinking, So...
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Castorice left the outer regions of the Demiplane and cautiously ventured toward its center, the likely site of the final battle between the Hero and the Demon Lord.
As she approached the center, the ground became increasingly scarred. In addition to the natural cracks in the earth, numerous craters pockmarked the landscape, resembling a land ravaged by artillery fire. The largest crater Castorice encountered measured over twenty meters in diameter and five meters in depth.
When Castori...
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Creak... Creak...
The wooden staircase, heavily coated in frost, groaned with a teeth-grinding sound. Castorice deliberately lightened her steps, moving with extreme caution. A single misstep could send her tumbling down, a truly humiliating disaster.
Halfway up, the ancient structure finally gave way. As her left foot landed, the heel of her high heel pierced a small hole in the rotting wood.
Naturally, Castorice wobbled. Fortunately, she had anticipated such a mis...
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Theresa breathed a sigh of relief after stowing her fighter jet. Now, even if a fight broke out, she wouldn't be caught unprepared.
"I've already told you," Svarog said slowly, his camera-like eyes fixed on Seele, "Wildfire's conflict with the Silvermane Guards has nothing to do with us."
"Our reason for coming is simple," Bronya replied earnestly. "They're unable to leave this planet because of the Stellaron. We need information about it, and we believe you, Mr. Svarog, as a reli...
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With a roar, the engines of the 6626 Schicksal Fighter Jet sprang to life, and the massive aircraft began its ascent, rapidly accelerating toward the Great Mine.
The fighter jet streaked across the sky, leaving stunned onlookers in its wake. Miners and vagrants in the Underworld gaped in awe, none of them having ever seen a flying vehicle before.
Belobog, ravaged by the Eternal Freeze and Fragmentum Erosion, had lost much of its advanced technology.
"What's that thi...
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After reminiscing about her own story, Seele glanced at Dan Heng, who was engrossed in a lively conversation with Oleg. Her gaze then shifted to Sampo, who flinched, quickly averted his eyes, and began whistling innocently.
Seele scoffed. Sampo always rubbed her the wrong way—the man had a knack for swindling his own allies.
Next, Seele noticed Bronya, who was chatting animatedly with March 7th. She studied Bronya's somewhat form-fitting dress thoughtfully. For reasons she could...
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The sight of Theresa being lectured by Oleg as if she were a little girl sent the group into suppressed giggles. Sampo struggled to contain himself, his shoulders shaking uncontrollably. The Nameless and Bronya also fought back laughter, watching Theresa's face darken.
"I'm not a child! And I'm not telling you my age—a lady's age is a secret! The point is, I'm an adult!" Theresa protested indignantly, her childish voice only making Oleg more skeptical.
"Ahem, Boss Oleg, Theresa ...
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Auntie was eagerly anticipating the arrival of the new Wildfire members. She adored the cute and beautiful girls, especially the tiny, utterly adorable Theresa. She longed to hold her in her arms and shower her with affection around the clock.
"Wow, I can't believe you actually showed up, Sampo!" March 7th exclaimed from behind Auntie. Bronya, March 7th, Stelle, Theresa, and Dan Heng descended the stairs.
"Of course I did! Sampo always keeps his promises, especially when a beating...
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Himeko and Herta watched Lumina's departing figure in silence. Only after she had completely disappeared from view did they turn their attention back to Stelle.
Himeko smiled at Stelle. "There's no need to rush your decision, Stelle. The Train will remain docked at the Space Station for a while longer, giving you ample time to think things over. Asta is currently in the Master Control Zone. You can talk to her and carefully consider your options."
"I'll be waiting for you on the p...
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Meanwhile, back with Stelle...
"You can either board the Astral Express and embark on an unknown Trailblaze Journey, or remain at the Space Station and become Herta's research subject..."
"Exactly," Herta nodded, then added, "Let me be clear: the moment I'm done with my research, or lose interest midway, you'll be dismissed."
"And then?" Himeko asked Herta.
"And then? What's that got to do with me?" Herta shrugged. "Asta can find her some menial job at the Space Statio...
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Meanwhile, as Stelle slowly opened her eyes, the player's perspective in the game returned.
"Ah, you're awake!" March 7th exclaimed, rushing over with concern. "Are you alright? Do you feel anything strange?"
Stelle rubbed her head, slowly sat up, and gazed at March 7th, who was brimming with worry. Two options appeared in the player's perspective:
[I'm fine. I feel like I could take down a Doomsday Beast with a single punch right now.]
[Ugh... I... I'm in so much pain...
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"Madam Herta," Asta said respectfully, rising from her seat to greet the visitor.
"I can't believe how much the Space Station has changed in just a few months," Herta remarked, hands on her hips. She nodded at Asta before turning her gaze to Lumina.
"You must be the renowned Lumina. I'm Herta, the owner of this place, just like the Space Station's name." Herta extended her hand in greeting, her intentions clear despite her casual words.
Lumina smiled faintly and clasped Hert...
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Returning to the present, at the Space Station:
"Miss Lumina, that aura we sensed earlier..." Welt adjusted his glasses, his expression grave as he turned to Lumina.
Though it had only lasted a moment, he had felt a power that transcended all living beings.
"An Emanator..."
"Yes, just as you suspected," Lumina nodded, offering no secrets to Welt. "He was targeting me. The Antimatter Legion's invasion of the Space Station was essentially collateral damage."
Lumina...
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King Hassan showed no reaction. After all, Fanatic hadn't inherited the title of "Hassan Sabbah," so he had no particular expectations of her. Instead, his gaze shifted to the other Hassans, whose martial skills had largely been replicated by the cultists—some even surpassing the originals. [ They should be ashamed! ]
"Fanatic's effect: Detach one Xyz Material to destroy one servant on the field!"
Serenity's [ Proof of Existence...
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"The effect of [ Battle Acceleration (Shadow) ] activates: after dealing damage, draw one card."
Serenity replenished her hand to two cards.
"Now, [ Serenity's ] direct attack!"
With no servants remaining on Gudako's field, Serenity could now inflict direct damage. She hurled several throwing knives, which struck Gudako's body.
Jiang You & Ritsuka Fujimaru LP: 7200 → 5700
"Ugh..."
Alt...
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If this were merely Serenity's Deck, her strategy would have been completely shut down, forcing her to end the Battle Phase and set up her defenses. But the Servant present wasn't just Serenity; it was Serenity under King Hassan's influence.
"I activate the Quick-Play Spell Card 'Name of Inheritance'! By sending one 'Hassan Sabbah' from the field to the Graveyard, I can Special Summon another 'Hassan Sabbah' from my Deck! I summon... Hassan of the Shining Star!"
A brilliant meteor...
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"The condition is: 'Nero Claudius' + a 1-Star Tuner Servant! 4 + 1 = 5! I tune 'Nero' with 'Ritsuka Fujimaru' here! Spring sunlight, flowers dancing in the breeze! May's gentle winds caress our cheeks, blessings carried to the far reaches of the planet—unfold now, Golden Wedding Hall! Synchro Summon: Nero Claudius (Bride)!"
The flower petals swirling through the Golden Theater transformed into pure white roses. Responding to the atmosphere, the primordial flame in Nero's hand shifted ...
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"I Special Summon—Da Vinci!"
The world-renowned painting, Mona Lisa's Smile, came to life. The figure in the portrait reached both hands out of the frame, squeezed herself free of the canvas, and materialized on the field.
Leonardo da Vinci
Caster, 6-Star, Attack Power: 2200
Tears welled in Gudako's eyes as she saw her departed comrade again. "Da Vinci-chan! It's so wonderful to see you again! This Noble Phantasm can even bring back those wh...
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"Mr. Jiang You, are you planning to use your Noble Phantasm?" Mash asked. Having experienced its power firsthand twice, she had a basic understanding of its capabilities. "Using the Shadow Game to override the rules... but can it really work?"
"As sharp as ever, Little Mashu," Jiang You praised. "Don't underestimate the Shadow Game. It's a rule even the gods can't defy."
"But even among gods, there must be hierarchies, right?" Mash countered.
Although they couldn't see the s...
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During their childhood, Keqing would often drag Qin Yu out to eat. With her excellent memory, she immediately recognized the noodle shop before them as the place they had once visited together.
She never imagined they would return here someday.
Lost in these thoughts, Keqing exhaled awkwardly. She was still replaying the events of earlier. Qin Yu was the woman who had always listened to and encouraged her from behind... Every time Keqing thought of this, she felt so mortified she ...
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That night, Qin Yu returned to the bar.
It didn't really matter where she went to relax, but the thought of possibly running into that mysterious woman again drew her back.
If she could, she wanted to hear what had happened between the woman and her childhood sweetheart after their last encounter.
Qin Yu couldn't deny she was a bit of a gossip, but she figured anyone would be curious in her position.
Of course, if she didn't run into the woman again, there was nothing ...
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Regardless of the monster's origins, Little Herta could immediately sense that the space surrounding the factory in the Outer World was exceptionally fragile.
If normal space felt as solid as alloy, the space here felt like a thin sheet of paper, as if a gentle poke could tear it apart.
No, more accurately, the space had already been pierced. Little Herta looked up at the sky and noticed an irregular black rift, stark against the backdrop.
She couldn't help but ponder. Altho...
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Even for Herta, experimental failures were nothing unusual. She would simply collect the data, identify the problems, and succeed next time.
However, Newman was still reeling from the weapon's effects. Stunned, he stammered, "This... this isn't magic, is it?"
After all, he hadn't sensed a single fluctuation of Magic Power throughout the entire demonstration. But that made it even more unbelievable!
Herta was an unparalleled genius in magic, capable of even pausing time. If s...
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As the saying goes, "When I ask a question, it's not because I'm confused, but because I think you're the one with the problem." That perfectly captured Newman's state of mind at that moment.
How could anyone install such a bizarre thing on a robot?
Newman recalled his interactions with Little Herta. So, that unreasonable little tyrant wasn't actually Herta Herself, but an AI robot equipped with this module?
He slapped on a face of anguish. "Why wo...
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The perspective shifts back to the Herta Family residence. After hesitating at the entrance, Newman finally stepped inside, having thoroughly checked himself for any signs of being under an illusion.
Either the person using Illusion Art is far more powerful than me, making resistance futile, or... is everything before me actually real?
As soon as Newman slipped off his shoes, the Little Herta beside him immediately sprang into action. To his horror, she took his shoes and...
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Seeing Little Herta leave without a word, Newman immediately followed, puzzled. "The exam isn't over yet. Where are you going?"
However, Herta No. 002 simply continued walking silently, not uttering a word. Herta Herself had already issued the command to return home and left, leaving Herta No. 002 to navigate automatically.
Unaware of this, Newman continued to chatter, but his words vanished without a trace. As the silence persisted, he began to wonder if he had somehow offended t...
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The two stood locked in a tense silence for a moment. Then, the Archbishop slowly spoke, "You... are you alive or dead?"
For a member of the Death Church to ask such a question, it was clear the Archbishop was genuinely bewildered. She suddenly recalled the peaceful corpse and asked, "Did you kill that person?"
After a moment's hesitation, Castorice softly hummed in acknowledgment. Whether she admitted it or not, she had now firmly caught the Archbishop's attention.
The Arch...
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So, after all that rambling, you don't know anything?" Castorice thought, stifling her irritation. No wonder you didn't mind sharing information with me—you couldn't possibly care when you're completely clueless!
Castorice took a deep breath, trying to calm her rising frustration. If she weren't so committed to maintaining her composed persona, she would have snapped at him by now.
Nathaniel continued, "Though I know nothing about Heroes or Divine Artifacts, I'...
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