By the time the Hunter finished reloading her revolver, the remaining two Shadow Guards had reached the Shield Hero's side, entering the effective range of his ability.
"A pointless struggle," the Hunter remarked, raising her weapon. The two Shadow Guards beside the Shield Hero reacted as ordinary people would under attack, leaning back slightly and shielding their foreheads with their hands.
This moment highlights a fundamental human instinct: when gazing up at a vast, cloudless ...
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A hurricane swept through the Hunter's previous position, instantly kicking up a cloud of dust and smoke that obscured nearly everyone's vision.
But adhering to the principle of "where there's smoke, there's no harm," the Hunter emerged unscathed. About twenty to thirty meters from the arrow's impact point, she frowned slightly, scanning for the direction from which the projectile had come. Her eyes soon fell upon the Sword Hero, Spear Hero, and Shield Hero charging aggressively toward ...
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Considering the Rock Turtle's immense size, its eyes alone must be at least five meters in diameter. The recent injuries couldn't possibly have been inflicted by millimeter-sized bullets. Firefly suddenly remembered the Dragon Nation Bureau of Anomalous Investigations' four special ammunition types, one of which was the Explosive Bullet.
"Could it be ammunition like that?" she wondered.
Even if she knew the type of ammunition, the crucial question remained: how had the Hunter mana...
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Time shifted slightly, rewinding half a day. Besides the four Shadow Guards who had persuaded the four Heroes to ambush the Former Hero, another Shadow Guard had approached Hunter. However, this individual didn't reveal their true identity as a Shadow Guard, instead presenting themselves as a subordinate of Director Fujiwara.
Just like Kong Zhiwang from the Dragon Nation, Fujiwara was accompanied by five attendants on this trip. Hunter had recognized these individuals from their first e...
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The Shield Hero froze, stunned by the blatant middle finger. This wasn't a gesture any native could possibly know, which meant Firefly was a Transmigrator.
"You're a Transmigrator too?!" he exclaimed in surprise.
Before Firefly could answer, he continued, "But that doesn't make sense. How could there be a silver-haired girl in the real world?"
His words only deepened Firefly's confusion. Silver hair might be rare, but it wasn't exactly unheard of. A simple explanation like "...
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Firefly flew through the air, deep in thought. Finally, she made up her mind.
"Well, might as well eat first," she decided.
She landed in a secluded spot and deactivated her transformation.
"Whew—" Firefly took a deep breath. SAM's form was undeniably cool and powerful, and transforming into him was exciting. But for some reason—perhaps the novelty had worn off—she still preferred being herself as Firefly.
For example, if she had to choose between spending a day ...
2025-06-09 20:30:03 +0000 UTC
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"What is that...?" Whether it was Fujiwara, still in the Kingdom's capital, or Hunter and Kong Zhiwang, who had just left the city in the opposite direction, it could be said that every native of the capital and every citizen of the Sakura Nation stared in awe at the crimson fire that painted the sky.
However, unlike the grim expressions of Fujiwara, Hunter, and Kong Zhiwang, the vast majority of Sakura Nation citizens, after their initial shock, felt not fear but an inexplicable excite...
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Mad Lion's abilities might seem absurd, but he wasn't invincible.
This was a clash between a "mechanic monster" and a "stat monster." No matter how much Mad Lion's Combat Enhancement buffed him after each hit, there was a limit. Even Saiyans could be killed, let alone this Demi-human. If a single attack exceeded his maximum endurance, it could definitely take him down.
But then again, Firefly didn't need to obsess over killing him. This was just a challenge he had initiated, not a...
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Firefly stared blankly at the figure who had suddenly appeared. Dude, who the hell are you?
Still, the fact that he knew SAM's name suggested he wasn't a native of this world, but someone from the real world. And judging by how swiftly he moved, he was clearly strong. That meant he was likely one of the high-ranking representatives from the White Eagle, Sakura Nation, or Dragon Nation delegations attending the conference.
Since he was speaking English, he was most likely ...
2025-06-09 20:28:26 +0000 UTC
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"Chess?!"
The four were startled by Lofan's announcement.
They hadn't expected him to suggest such an ordinary game.
In truth, Lyney had been deeply concerned that Lofan might force them into a kill-or-be-killed scenario or some twisted test of their humanity. This fear was the primary reason he hadn't wanted Lynette to participate.
"The rules are simple: if you lose, I press the detonation button immediately."
"You heard right—I press the button directly. Boom...
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"Lynette, go back and report Grett's situation to Father," Lyney ordered.
Lynette stared resolutely at Lyney, then shook her head. "No. You can report it yourself, Brother."
"Are you defying your older brother's orders?!" Lyney demanded.
Lyney was frantic. The situation had spiraled far beyond his expectations, and the dangers ahead were unimaginable.
This was different from before. In the past, he had confidently allowed Lynette to undertake dangerous missions alone b...
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Though a faint ripple of emotion stirred within him, Lofan quickly regained his composure.
"Your strength is truly remarkable."
The power Lofan had just unleashed sent a shiver down Lyney's spine. He estimated that Lofan had already reached the level of an Harbringer.
And that was only considering his mastery of the Pyro Element.
The thought that Lofan also wielded the Hydro Element weighed heavily on Lyney's mind.
"Why would someone with your power resort to suc...
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Lofan stripped off his tattered black tuxedo and tossed it to the floor, revealing a crisp white shirt underneath. His top hat and cane had long since vanished, their whereabouts unknown.
As he approached the group of four, Lofan began to speak.
"Let me guess. When you first entered the laboratory, you were undoubtedly awestruck by my creations."
"But soon, your attention would shift to the mask and the tuxedo in the corner, completely captivating you."
"After a moment...
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"Teacher..."
"Is what he said... is it all true?"
Warm memories of her time with Lofan flooded Navia's mind, but now they only pierced her heart like shards of glass.
When she finally managed to ask the question, she felt as if she could barely breathe. The single sentence seemed to drain every last ounce of her strength.
Seeing Navia's anguish, Charlotte felt an overwhelming wave of pity and heartache. She couldn't understand why fate insisted on tormenting this poor ...
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"Ahem..."
Just as Charlotte presented her evidence, Lofan feigned regaining consciousness, slowly opening his eyes.
"Teacher!" Navia's heart leaped with relief as she watched Lofan prop himself up from the ground. The weight on her chest finally lifted.
Charlotte, Lyney, and Lynette, however, remained on high alert, their eyes fixed on Lofan's every move. Among the crowd, only they knew the true extent of his madness.
"Monsieur Grett!" The crowd erupted in cheers, reli...
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"What is the meaning of this?!"
Navia was stunned, but one thing remained crystal clear: she had to rescue her Teacher!
"Miss Navia, the situation is complicated. We can explain, but you can't go over there."
Just as Navia was about to move, Lynette stepped in front of her again, her calm, unwavering eyes fixed on Navia.
"That man called Grett is dangerous," Lynette said.
"Get out of my way!" Navia swung her claymore, trying to force Lynette to dodge. But Lynette...
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Amidst the chaos, Navia, the only one unaffected by the poison, felt momentarily overwhelmed. But she quickly forced herself to remain calm. If even she lost her composure, who else could they rely on for salvation?
Navia took a deep breath. No enemies had appeared yet, and she wondered if they were unaware of the poisoning or were waiting to ensure complete success before making their move.
Realizing it was impossible to save everyone, Navia turned to Lofan and said with unwaveri...
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The celebration was simple, consisting of tables set up outdoors, laden with food and fruit provided by the Court of Justice earlier that day.
Yet this simplicity couldn't dampen the collective enthusiasm. Even many of the wounded, drawn by the vibrant atmosphere, forced themselves to join the festivities despite their injuries.
Navia, who disliked alcohol, seized this rare opportunity to indulge. She asked Silver to pour a specially prepared non-alcoholic beverage into her glass,...
2025-06-08 23:53:23 +0000 UTC
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"Those madmen!" Lyney exclaimed, completely losing his composure.
Such a massive quantity of Pneumousia Energy would never be buried within Fontaine itself—the nobles wouldn't risk blowing themselves to smithereens along with the rest of the city.
This meant the Pneumousia Energy could only be buried beneath the designated settlement area of Fleuve Cendre. Lyney had underestimated the nobles' ruthlessness.
Having never been a noble himself, he couldn't fully grasp the dept...
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After a tense search revealed no immediate dangers in the room, the trio breathed a collective sigh of relief.
The discovery that one body was missing made them feel as if the missing corpse might materialize behind them at any moment, ready to strike.
Fortunately, that didn't happen.
Only after confirming their safety did they gradually approach the grotesque display for a closer inspection.
"This is truly... an unspeakably evil experiment," Charlotte murmured.
...
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The trio stood before the dilapidated house, a knot of tension tightening in their chests.
If Lofan was truly connected to the mysterious organization they suspected, their next move could be extremely dangerous.
Lynette disabled the lock, nodded to Lyney and Charlotte, and then vanished into the wind, disappearing completely before their eyes.
Lyney and Charlotte waited anxiously for a moment. Lynette reappeared inside the house, signaling that everything was clear.
T...
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Unwilling to wait for a more opportune moment, the nobles launched a night raid on the group departing Fleuve Cendre.
Their motives were twofold: burning hatred for those who had humiliated them so thoroughly, and a desire to catch their enemies off guard. After all, few would expect an attack on their very first day. Ironically, this plan had been Lofan's idea from the start.
A relentless barrage of Clockwork Mekas descended upon the encampment from all directions, unleashing a f...
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When news of the decree's revision reached Fleuve Cendre, the atmosphere remained tense. Everyone suspected it was merely another scheme orchestrated by the nobles.
Their suspicions were spot-on. The benefits offered by the nobles were merely bait. Had Marquis Relf not been driven to the brink, they wouldn't have even bothered to cast the line.
Lofan's plan had been to manipulate Marquis Relf into not only releasing the bait but also increasing the amount to entice the "fish" more...
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"Hahahahaha..."
Suddenly, Arlecchino clutched her forehead and burst into laughter laced with madness.
"A lunatic! I never thought the day would come when I, Arlecchino, would call someone else a lunatic."
After a moment of stunned silence, Arlecchino realized that Lofan hadn't committed suicide. He must possess some extraordinary ability.
No wonder Arlecchino had wanted to take action tonight after hearing about the nobles' scandalous deeds, but the first two...
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Wizard, one of the White Eagle Eight, excelled in wielding a wide array of magic and crafting powerful magical artifacts. His combat prowess was considered average among the group. However, he possessed a fatal flaw: his physical constitution was no better than that of an ordinary person.
This was a common weakness among spellcasters. In some D&D-inspired worlds, a first-level mage might even have less health than a goblin.
Normally, this vulnerability remained concealed. Five...
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The perspective shifted to Kong Zhiwang, who found himself in a vast garden alongside the Second Mobile Squad, the three members of White Eagle, Sakura Nation's Minister of Foreign Affairs Hojo Tatsuya, and all the airport staff.
As far as the eye could see, the garden was filled with vibrant flowers of every color. However, none of them were in the mood to admire the scenery. Kong Zhiwang immediately turned to Hojo Tatsuya. "What do you know about this Dimensional Rift?"
The timi...
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The scene shifts to Firefly, who's still idly scrolling through her phone, chatting in the group chat.
Free Eagle: "Hey, has anyone else noticed that you guys haven't been talking as much in the group lately?"
Shu Cat: "Huh? Uh... really? I don't think so..."
Free Eagle: "I'm talking about you, Shu Cat! You used to practically live in this group. What's with the sudden silence? What's going on?"
In reality, Shu Cat's a...
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"So you're the Director-General of the Dragon Nation?" Mad Lion's attention snapped to Kong Zhiwang, scrutinizing him with undisguised curiosity. "Hmm, you look like an ordinary person. But as your saying goes, 'Don't judge a book by its cover,' so..."
As he spoke, Mad Lion grinned and rose to his feet. "So, Director-General of the Dragon Nation, how about a friendly spar?"
Kong Zhiwang stared blankly, utterly stunned by the unexpected challenge.
Even the Wizard and Hunter b...
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Three days later, on Nawajima in the Sakura Nation, a silver-haired girl wearing a baseball cap emerged from the airport, surveying her surroundings.
Without a doubt, this was Firefly. Her presence here was entirely due to the results of a Tarot reading she had performed three days prior.
After her rough interpretation, the conclusion could be summarized as: "Depart south, three, relax."
It's important to understand that each Tarot card carries a multitude of meanings. The F...
2025-06-08 01:36:59 +0000 UTC
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The scene shifts to White Eagle headquarters. Wizard set down his phone, glanced around the spacious living room of the luxurious villa, and asked, "So, anyone interested in going?"
He sat casually on the sofa, legs crossed, his right hand adorned with five rings gently holding a stemmed glass of wine. He took a sip.
Besides Wizard himself, five translucent figures hovered in various corners of the room, each representing one of the White Eagle Eight. This remote connection had be...
2025-06-08 01:36:24 +0000 UTC
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