The next day, Himiko woke up in the morning as usual. She changed her clothes and went to the kitchen to prepare whatever food she could for the children. However, when she entered the kitchen, her eyes widened in shock. On top of the table sat a basket filled with rabbits and birds. Her mind short-circuited for a moment.
She slowly walked toward it, touched the contents, then pinched herself to make sure she wasn't dreaming. Her shock quickly turned into happiness and excitement. She d...
2025-02-22 13:12:50 +0000 UTC
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First day in capital ended peacefully
Garou watched as Ogre's men carried the injured away. Ogre apologized again for what had happened before retreating alongside his men, while Seryu walked right behind him. She remained silent after Garou let go of her—she didn’t even look at him again.
"Mister, thank you!!!"
Garou turned toward the two children who had spoken at the same time. He didn’t reply, instead shifting his gaze to the woman standing behind them. She was pal...
2025-02-22 12:19:29 +0000 UTC
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Garou looked calmly at the crazed Seryu. She didn't seem to be in her right mind; at least, the look on her face wasn't normal.
"I regret helping you. You harmed so many people just a few hours after arriving at the capital. A demon spawn like you must be destroyed!" Seryu seethed with rage.
Garou stared back, unmoved. He simply replied, "I just taught scum a permanent lesson."
"I will make you pay for what you did to them!" Seryu declared her intention.
"You want to f...
2025-02-22 11:44:49 +0000 UTC
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As the two children led Garou toward the orphanage silently. During the journey, no one spoke. The aura exuded by Garou frightened all who were nearby enough to feel it.
“Is he really that strong?” a fat man wearing expensive clothes asked inquisitively.
“Yes, sir. He is one of the strongest and fastest people I have ever seen. I’m sure General Esdeath will like such a person in her army,” Ogre said.
“Very well, Ogre. I shall nominate him to General Esdeath when ...
2025-02-22 10:46:46 +0000 UTC
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At the front gate of the capital, Seryu looked worried as she said, "Where are you going? You don't know anyone here, you don't have money or a place to stay."
To which Garou replied, "I'm going to explore the capital. I can handle myself. Besides, you guys are too poor to afford even food."
Remembering the food incident, Seryu's mood switched instantly as she said, "Good luck out there! I hope you find enough food to satisfy your gluttonous self."
Garou didn't look amused b...
2025-02-19 14:09:47 +0000 UTC
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Garou was sitting in the carriage, glaring daggers at Seryu. That crazy bitch had bandaged him up so much that he looked like a mummy. In return, she shot him an angry glare.
The guy she had picked up turned out to be a wolf in sheep's clothing. After putting all that effort into helping him treat his wounds, he had the audacity to ask if they had anything to eat. Foolishly, she took out their food and laid it in front of Garou, who ate everything without leaving a single scrap behind. ...
2025-02-18 19:34:26 +0000 UTC
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"You are telling me a single heavily injured man, who seemed barely able to stand with multiple obviously broken bones, did this to you? Even more, he managed to retreat with only a wound on his chest, which is not relatively close to endangering his life. Did I miss something?" Najenda coldly said as she looked at the four injured assassins before her.
The four looked dispirited while the rest of the assassins were tending to their wounds. Najenda took one of her cigarettes and blew a ...
2025-02-18 19:15:55 +0000 UTC
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Minutes earlier, Lubbock led his friends to the intruder's location. When they arrived, they were shocked at what they saw.
A man with blood-red hair crouched near the corpse of a boar-like Danger Beast, eating it raw. His body was mostly hidden behind the carcass, but the movement of his head and the sickening crunching sounds made it clear—he was devouring the beast. The sight was unsettling, something they never expected to witness.
Garou, who was tearing into the meat, glanc...
2025-02-17 18:07:15 +0000 UTC
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Garou was retreating fast toward the outskirts of Z City; he wanted to find a peaceful place to rest and recover. Despite being heavily wounded and in immense pain, he moved at a speed that the average human eye couldn’t register.
He was running as fast as he could. With each step, he felt the pain coursing through his body. That bald bastard had done damage to the point where every inch of his body had either a wound or a bruise, not to mention the internal damage and broken bones.
2025-02-17 17:39:07 +0000 UTC
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After Salem’s funeral, Crimson led humanity and the Faunus into the largest operation Remnant had ever seen—a global effort to eradicate the Grimm once and for all. The kingdoms united, their people working side by side. Soldiers, huntsmen, engineers, and civilians alike played their roles in reclaiming the world. It wasn’t an easy task, nor was it quick.
Continent by continent, the armies of mankind pushed forward. The battlefields were both dangerous and grim, but hope burned br...
2025-02-15 21:09:55 +0000 UTC
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Six years had passed since Summer’s return. In that time, the world had changed drastically, and for once, the changes were for the better. Atlas, once a kingdom reduced to rubble by war and chaos, had risen from its ashes. The reconstruction efforts spearheaded by the combined might of the united kingdoms had paid off in record time. Towering skyscrapers and advanced infrastructure now stood as a testament to resilience and determination. Solitas, the frozen continent, had remained grimm-f...
2025-02-15 21:09:32 +0000 UTC
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The night was heavy with anticipation. The medics had informed the group that Summer Rose was stable—alive after 15 long years. Her body bore the marks of her captivity: disfigurations etched into her skin like grotesque reminders of Salem's cruelty. A portion of her face, once so bright and warm, was marred beyond recognition. The doctors explained she would need months of rehabilitation before she could even walk unassisted. Yet, despite the grim news, one fact stood above all: Summer was...
2025-02-15 21:09:13 +0000 UTC
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The air around the castle was heavy, an oppressive darkness that seemed to sink into their very bones. Without hesitation, Crimson took the lead, walking ahead of the group with his sword in hand. His steps were steady and purposeful, his eyes scanning every shadow and corner of the decrepit hallway. The others followed close behind, their expressions a mixture of determination and unease.
Ruby couldn’t help but glance nervously at the gloomy walls. The castle felt alive, its dark, tw...
2025-02-15 21:08:55 +0000 UTC
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Crimson stepped out of Salem’s cell, his expression unreadable as the weight of her revelation pressed heavily on his shoulders. Without hesitation, he pulled out his scroll and began calling the people he trusted most: his father, his sisters, and the others he had fought alongside. They needed to know.
The meeting room in Atlas was tense when he arrived. Qrow, Ironwood, Raven, Ruby, Yang, and the rest of Team RWBY were gathered, waiting for an explanation. Crimson wasted no time. He...
2025-02-15 21:07:58 +0000 UTC
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Crimson stood silently, his shoulders heavy with exhaustion. His complexion was pale, and there was still a faint trace of blood on the corner of his lips. Despite his evident fatigue, his expression remained calm and unwavering. Around him, the group exchanged worried looks, unsure of what to say.
Qrow, however, couldn’t hold back any longer. He crossed his arms and stepped forward, his voice sharp with frustration. “Crimson, why are you going so far for her? Don’t tell me it’s...
2025-02-15 21:07:40 +0000 UTC
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The air inside the small café in Mantle was warm and inviting, a stark contrast to the biting chill of the outside world. Team RWBY, along with Pyrrha, Nora, and Ren, sat around a large wooden table near the window. The conversation, however, was far from lighthearted, as the group debated Crimson’s recent actions and his seemingly unrestrained kindness toward Salem.
Yang leaned back in her chair, arms crossed, her brow furrowed in frustration. “I just don’t get it. Why is Crimso...
2025-02-15 21:07:20 +0000 UTC
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Crimson stepped out of the chamber, the heavy door closing behind him with a soft thud. The cool air of the hallway greeted him, along with the sight of Qrow and Ironwood standing at the ready, their weapons drawn and their postures tense. Their eyes darted to him immediately, sharp and questioning, as if expecting a signal to leap into action at any moment.
Crimson sighed, running a hand through his hair. “You two are overreacting,” he said, his tone calm but firm. “She can’t b...
2025-02-15 21:07:03 +0000 UTC
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Crimson’s voice was calm and steady as he began, his gaze fixed on Salem. The stillness in the chamber amplified his words, pulling Salem into the tale he wove.
“In a world far from Remnant,” Crimson began, “there was a man who wished to be a great swordsman, the strongest of all. He trained relentlessly, dedicating every waking moment to honing his craft. His life revolved around one goal: to surpass all others and achieve greatness.”
Salem’s eyes narrowed slightly, h...
2025-02-15 21:06:45 +0000 UTC
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The winds of Atlas howled faintly outside as another month passed. Reconstruction efforts were relentless, with the people of the kingdom working tirelessly to rebuild what they had lost. In the midst of the chaos, General Ironwood summoned Crimson and Qrow to a meeting. The notice had been short, but the tone implied importance.
When the two arrived at the designated room, they found an assembly of familiar faces waiting for them: General Ironwood stood at the head of the table, his ex...
2025-02-15 21:06:25 +0000 UTC
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For the next week, Crimson remained in his hospital bed, resting and recovering. The days passed in a whirlwind of visitors, each bringing their own energy and emotions. Qrow and Raven were among the first to visit, their faces a mixture of relief and uncharacteristic joy. Despite their usual guarded natures, both seemed genuinely happy to see him alive and awake.
“You scared everyone half to death,” Qrow said, his voice low but warm. “But I guess you’ve got a knack for making i...
2025-02-15 21:05:39 +0000 UTC
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The small hospital room felt suffocating. Its walls, stark white and sterile, offered no comfort, no reprieve from the emotional weight that filled the air. Machines beeped softly, monitoring Crimson's vitals, a faint and rhythmic reminder that he was still alive. Ruby sat in the same chair she had occupied for weeks now, her eyes red from crying, her posture slouched with exhaustion. She held Crimson's hand gently, her fingers trembling as they clasped his.
Across from her, Pyrrha sat ...
2025-02-15 21:05:21 +0000 UTC
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The portal opened, and Crimson stepped out onto the battlefield. The air was thick with the acrid scent of smoke and burning debris. The screams of the wounded and dying filled the air, mingling with the roars of the Hydra-Grimm. Crimson’s gaze immediately fell on Qrow, who was on a nearby rooftop, firing his weapon at the monstrous creature.
The Hydra-Grimm was still massive and terrifying, though the combined efforts of Atlas had whittled it down. A third of its heads remained, thra...
2025-02-15 21:05:00 +0000 UTC
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The battlefield stretched endlessly, a wasteland of rubble and despair beneath a sky darkened with smoke and fire. Atlas soldiers, robots, paladins, and warships surged forward as a unified force, their weapons lighting up the desolation like a blazing inferno. From every vantage point, they fired relentlessly, cutting down Grimm that rose from the ruins. Their movements were precise, calculated, and methodical, a display of Atlas’s formidable military prowess.
The world watched in aw...
2025-02-15 21:04:41 +0000 UTC
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Mantle was a wasteland of dust and smoke, the air thick and choking as the aftermath of Atlas's fall settled over the city. Crimson lay buried beneath the rubble, rocks and debris pressing against him. Slowly, he stirred, pushing away the dirt and broken stone that covered him. Each movement was agonizing, his body screaming in protest. Blood dripped from a gash above his brow, tracing a crimson line down his face before falling to the ground. He coughed, his lungs burning from the swirling d...
2025-02-15 21:04:23 +0000 UTC
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Dust and black smoke enveloped the battlefield, reducing the world to an ominous haze. The remnants of destruction loomed as a testament to the chaos that had unfolded. Crimson stood near Raven, the faint glow of his sword barely piercing the suffocating darkness around them. He glanced at her, his expression calm despite the circumstances.
“Take your position,” he said, his voice steady and resolute.
Raven nodded without a word, her eyes betraying a mix of concern and underst...
2025-02-15 21:04:05 +0000 UTC
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As Crimson walked steadily toward the incoming Grimm, the air around Atlas felt electric, charged with tension and fear. Soldiers gripped their weapons tightly, eyes darting between the advancing horde and the lone figure marching toward it. From the command tower, Ironwood’s voice echoed sharply across the battlefield through the communication lines.
“All units, hold the line! Do not engage until I give the order!” Ironwood commanded, his tone firm yet calm.
Simultaneously,...
2025-02-15 21:03:47 +0000 UTC
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The evacuation effort in Atlas continued without pause. Dust-powered vehicles roared through the streets, ferrying civilians toward the eastern end of the kingdom. Soldiers directed frightened families into transports, their voices steady despite the chaos. The cold air was filled with the sound of clanking metal and hurried footsteps as huntsmen, Atlesian Knights, and human soldiers formed ranks on the western front.
Paladins—massive mechanized suits of armor—loomed in organized li...
2025-02-15 21:03:28 +0000 UTC
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The air in Ironwood’s office felt heavier than ever as the silence stretched. Ironwood lowered himself into his chair, his hands covering his face as he let out a weary sigh. “Then tell me, Crimson,” he said, his voice muffled but trembling with frustration, “what are we supposed to do?”
Crimson leaned forward, his sharp gaze cutting through the tension. “We take a stand,” he replied firmly. “Evacuate every civilian in both Atlas and Mantle to the eastern side of the kin...
2025-02-15 21:03:10 +0000 UTC
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Crimson stood at the center of the room, the weight of the situation pressing down on everyone. His crimson eyes swept over the group—General Ironwood, the Ace Ops, Qrow, Ruby, and the others. Each face carried a mixture of tension, confusion, and unease. He broke the silence, his voice steady and calm despite the circumstances.
"Preparation is in order," he began. "Salem is coming, and we know her goals: destroy Atlas, take the relics, and, apparently... she hates me."
The blun...
2025-02-15 21:02:51 +0000 UTC
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The gleaming halls of Atlas Academy reflected the cold, crisp light of the kingdom’s perpetual winter. Crimson walked at a steady pace. The polished floor beneath him echoed faintly with his steps until he turned a corner and stopped abruptly.
There, standing a few feet away, was Oscar Pine, his youthful face marked by a mix of hesitation and determination. Crimson greeted the younger boy.
“Oscar,” Crimson said with a faint nod. “It’s been months since I last saw you. Ho...
2025-02-15 21:02:32 +0000 UTC
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