With the collaboration agreement finalized, Lingsha returned to her room to change. She put on a light-colored short-sleeved shirt and a skirt that reached mid-thigh, then slipped on a white lab coat over everything.
She struck a pose in front of the bedroom mirror, one hand on her hip, but something still felt missing. She grabbed a pair of round-framed glasses with clear lenses and put them on.
"Hmm, that's more like it," she nodded approvingly.
Lingsha went to the entrywa...
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Dr. Jiang patiently explained, "Many years ago, this country was struck by a virus that turned infected people into mindless, instinct-driven zombies. All my loved ones perished in that disaster. Initially, I bitterly resented the Dimensional Rift and loathed the virus. But later, I realized that this tragedy befell us simply because my family and I were too weak."
By "family," Dr. Jiang meant his wife, daughter, and granddaughter. It's worth noting that his daughter and granddaughter w...
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Lü Heng patted Ikezawa on the shoulder. "System or no System, it doesn't matter. If I get it, great; if not, it's just fate."
Ikezawa sighed, grudgingly accepting this reality. When he first transmigrated, he'd assumed he was the "protagonist." But now, it seemed Lü Heng had a System, Invincible Bro had an Appraisal Ability, and Shu Cat had a Chat Group—any of them were more "protagonist-like" than him.
Compared to them, he was merely a Transmigrator.
Or perhaps, everyon...
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Ikezawa stared blankly. "Sparkle? How is Sparkle here? How could the System be Sparkle...?"
The first part of his shock stemmed from the fact that Sparkle was actually in this world. The second part was from the realization that the System could possibly be Sparkle in disguise.
Yet, he couldn't deny the sheer elation and utter "Sparkle-ness" of tricking a transmigrator into believing they had a System, only to manipulate them like a puppet.
Normally, anyone who'd been played...
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Ikezawa hesitated for a long time, finally resolving to complete the Newbie Quest after finishing his meal.
How could he fail even this simplest task with the System? He was determined to enjoy its benefits!
Or, more accurately, could anyone truly resist the System's temptations?
With that thought, Ikezawa turned to Lü Heng and asked, "Do you guys have any plans tonight? Want to come over to my place and play some games? It's pretty spacious."
The Bu...
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There was no doubt that the "System Interface" Ikezawa was currently seeing was nothing more than an illusion created by Sparkle using her ability.
Although Sparkle's Identity had long since completed her "Elation" quest, why pass up an opportunity for some amusement?
Truth be told, she hadn't initially known Ikezawa and his friends were at the movies. After all, she wasn't a stalker—why would she waste time keeping tabs on him?
It all started when Lü Heng recommended "Th...
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"Wow, this is so touching! Is this what it means to be a teacher?" As Lü Heng spoke, he couldn't help but recall news stories from his past life about teachers who had sacrificed themselves to save their students during earthquakes, fires, and other disasters. Such tragedies were all too common.
In contrast, Invincible Bro remained more composed, his reaction less dramatic than Lü Heng's, though he did rub his slightly stinging nose.
Watching this scene, Ikezawa felt a surge of ...
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Ikezawa's first thought was, "Could there be another transmigrator in this world? Are they already playing the plagiarist card?"
To be honest, just a few days ago, he'd considered bringing movies and anime from his previous life to this world, hoping to make a fortune as a plagiarist himself.
But after seeing how Outsiders were treated, he'd quickly abandoned the idea. Why bother working hard when the government was already giving him ten thousand yuan a month in subsidies? Wouldn...
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During the handover of Dimensional Rift technology, Kong Zhiwang had asked Baldy Burke if Elysia could truly represent the entire White Eagle on her own. Burke's response was an unequivocal yes.
In an ordinary country, a leader who enacted wildly unpopular policies would likely face public backlash and removal from office.
Take the European Union, for example. If its leaders were to issue decrees like tax cuts for Great Britain or preferential treatment for Britons within the EU, ...
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Moments later, Ikezawa was whisked away in an ambulance. During the commotion, Invincible Bro tried to explain the "artificial respiration" incident, but Lü Heng cut him off.
Grinning, Lü Heng clapped Invincible Bro on the shoulder. "Don't worry," he assured him, "Li won't have to give Ikezawa artificial respiration again and accidentally finish him off."
Invincible Bro looked puzzled. "Why not?"
Lü Heng chuckled. "Have you seen those videos online where owners pretend to...
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In the days that followed, Yuna simply chatted with Cipher as usual, refraining from any peculiar behavior. This gradually dispelled Cipher's earlier suspicions.
As the group drew closer to the capital, they began encountering other travelers on the road: adventurers, merchants, and, most distressingly, gaunt, hollow-eyed refugees in tattered clothes. These living corpses shuffled numbly along the muddy path toward Cloudsea City.
Many collapsed mid-stride, never to rise again. Bef...
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"Senior, are you on a quest? Can we come along?" Yuna asked eagerly, echoing Feidric's question. "We'll be good, we won't get in the way. We'll just watch from a distance, okay? Please?"
The Grand Duchy of Kandela was a small place, and Gold-rank adventurers were incredibly rare. Yuna's reasoning was simple: even just tagging along and observing such seasoned adventurers in action would be an invaluable learning experience.
Cipher hadn't explicitly confirmed her Gold-rank status w...
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Drawn by the sound of their conversation, Aria approached after finishing setting up the tent. Casually wiping a few beads of sweat from her forehead, she asked, "Is there something wrong with the water here?"
As she spoke, she walked straight to the spot Douglas had just vacated, bent down, cupped her hands, and took a sip. Aria smacked her lips thoughtfully. "It tastes pretty good," she remarked, puzzled.
Watching this, Cipher, who was still soaking her feet in the water, froze....
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Now that they had bought the clothes, matching shoes were a must. However, this world didn't use shoe sizes. Instead, people simply held shoes up to their feet to check the fit, eyeballing it until they seemed about right.
Aria held up a pair of black, round-toed leather boots. "Sister Cipher, what do you think of these?"
Having already given up after seeing the two adorable outfits Aria had picked out for her, Cipher sighed resignedly, "Whatever. Just get what you think looks goo...
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If "cuteness energy" existed in this world, Cipher was certain she would have been completely overwhelmed by it at that moment. Since Aria had asked so earnestly, she surprisingly didn't refuse.
"Alright, if it's just a little tail-touching," Cipher said, controlling her tail to curl forward in front of her chest. Aria seemed genuinely surprised that Cipher had agreed, exclaiming, "Really?!" before eagerly grabbing Cipher's tail and hugging it against her cheek. She closed her eyes and ...
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Navia emerged from the tent, cradling Lofan's lifeless body in her arms. A crowd had already gathered outside.
As the effects of the medicine gradually wore off, many had managed to struggle to their feet. They had witnessed Navia entering the tent with Lofan and remained anxiously outside, desperate for news.
But when they saw Navia's grief-stricken face and the lifeless form in her arms, they froze in shock.
Didn't Miss Navia escort Monsieur Grett outside the camp?
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Lofan watched the grief-stricken group from above, his own heart heavy.
But he couldn't remain "Grett" forever; this role's departure was inevitable.
Unwilling to witness their pain any longer, Lofan drifted higher, reaching the maximum distance he could move just as he floated above the tent.
"Time to think about happier things now!"
Lofan eagerly checked his points, and his heart skipped a beat.
He had a staggering 114,514 points!
He'd thought he was stil...
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The Herta Puppet's calm tone drew a collective sigh of disappointment from the group.
"I think we should be grateful she didn't switch to combat mode," one of them remarked. "I really didn't want to be spun around like a top."
"Besides, if we trashed this beautiful room, Conductor Pom-Pom would be furious," another added. "He put so much effort into decorating it."
March 7th quickly chimed in, and the others nodded in agreement.
"Alright, we're all exhausted today," Th...
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By now, everyone had finished recounting their experiences on the Space Station to Pom-Pom. Pom-Pom was particularly incredulous that Theresa had become an Emanator of Elation. Its greatest fear remained the Masked Fools; it had suffered terribly from their pranks in the past!
"Passenger Theresa," Pom-Pom said, looking up at her to set the terms, "you must agree to three conditions with the Conductor."
"First, no pranking or teasing other passengers on the train. Second, no misusi...
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Pom-Pom reluctantly found himself in March 7th's arms. She truly loved holding the incredibly soft and cuddly Pom-Pom, who, with his fluffy fur and sweet scent, resembled an irresistibly adorable lop-eared rabbit. Few young girls could resist such a sight.
"What?! So much Stellar Jade! This is amazing, Pom-Pom!"
At that moment, Pom-Pom didn't even mind being held by March 7th. When Himeko tactfully presented him with some Stellar Jade, Pom-Pom's eyes lit up with excitement as he c...
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Everyone stared curiously at the mask in Theresa's hand, its aura radiating profound wisdom. Despite their intense curiosity, none dared to touch it, not even Herta, Stelle, and March 7th.
"That mask is a manifestation of the Masked Fools' Path power," Dan Heng explained to the eager trio. "It's not a physical object; only other Masked Fools can interact with it."
The three sighed in disappointment as Theresa returned the mask to her Homu System.
"By the way, Theresa, what k...
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"The Hell Book?" Upon hearing those words, Cipher couldn't help but recall the stories she'd heard about it countless times before.
Aria, during their bedtime chats, often told her tales of the Hell Book. It was said to be the weapon wielded by one of the seven Heroes who vanquished the Demon Lord three centuries ago. Legend claimed that when opened, the surrounding area would transform into a hellish landscape, with lava and demons becoming the user's weapons, obeying their will and un...
2025-06-26 20:16:41 +0000 UTC
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Cipher had said she wouldn't offer direct assistance, but that was just talk. She couldn't possibly stand by and watch Natalie get beaten, could she?
The moment the first warrior regained his footing and launched another attack, Cipher burst from the second-floor window. Crouching low, she accelerated from a standstill to full speed in an instant. The warrior barely registered a black shadow—the color of Cipher's tunic—streaking past.
"What?!"
Before he could react, Ciph...
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Natalie had never heard such bizarre rhetoric before. She was momentarily stunned. "Offering everything except actual assistance?" she thought. "Is that supposed to be help or not?"
Was the Catgirl planning to simply stand on the sidelines, wagging her tail and cheering her on during the fight?
In the end, Natalie said nothing. Cipher had already provided invaluable help by getting her inside, and she wasn't one to push her luck or demand more.
Soon, they reached the stairca...
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For a wizard, combat effectiveness varies dramatically depending on whether they're fighting on their home turf or in enemy territory. Simply put, it all comes down to preparation.
In a sudden ambush, a wizard strolling along might be instantly killed if an assassin leaps from the bushes, dagger in hand.
But if that assassin attempts to infiltrate the wizard's home for a planned assassination—especially if the wizard has advance warning—they'll undoubtedly face a gauntlet of i...
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Cipher's explanation far exceeded Natalie's wildest expectations.
First, there was the question of whether Cipher "dared to kill." While some individuals in this world lacked the courage to take a life, Natalie saw no trace of such timidity in the Catgirl before her.
Next, Natalie pressed, "You claim you want to kill Viscount Braun to avenge a friend? Who is this friend? What was your relationship?"
Cipher looked puzzled by the question but replied, "Her name was Cassie. I m...
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As an older man, Zhong Wanhong rarely felt embarrassed like younger people did. Yet at that moment, gazing at Lingsha's beaming smile, he felt a flush of awkwardness so intense it made his scalp tingle. He desperately wished he could use his stiff, aged toes to claw out a storage closet right then and there.
Trying to sell Earth's high-tech products to someone from a Cosmic Civilization? he thought. It's like a monkey trying to teach humans a better way to peel bananas—ut...
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As Lü Heng and the others carried Ikezawa away, Zhong Wanhong noticed Lingsha, who had been standing beside Ikezawa, and approached her.
During the hour it took to set up the equipment in the clearing, Lü Heng explained the situation in the Beast-Eared Girl World beyond the Dimensional Rift. He essentially summarized what Ikezawa had shared in the group chat, primarily targeting Zhong Wanhong and Elysia.
However, Zhong Wanhong was the only one listening intently. Elysia already ...
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As Elysia personally pressed the activation button, the intricate machinery sprang to life. Before her, within the circular frame of the Dimensional Rift generator, a dark substance began to materialize.
Through generations of iterative improvements, this device could now precisely pinpoint the location where Dimensional Rifts would form. Combined with its portal-like frame, the entire contraption truly resembled a real Portal.
The dark substance expanded steadily until it complet...
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At first glance, the situation in the Chat Group seemed straightforward: Lü Heng, who had promised to help, had suddenly become unreliable and wandered off to do something else. But a moment's thought revealed the absurdity of this explanation.
Ikezawa quickly typed, "You've met Elysia?!"
After a long pause, Lü Heng replied, "That's right! She's standing right here in front of me! I declare, from this moment forth, Elysia is a goddess! The sole sun in my heart!"
Shu Cat: "...
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