[Ding! The chat group strength assessment only displays the power that one currently possesses. It does not include weapons, sealed power, borrowed power, or similar enhancements.]
[Chika Fujiwara: Hiss… Could it be that her power really is sealed?]
[Asuna: Terrifying!]
[Arche Eeb Rile Furt: Impressive!]
[Fallen Angel Black Cat: Ku ku ku, of course. As the leader of the Fallen Angels, the entire universe is under my control. How could I deceive mere mortals like you?...
2024-08-26 12:50:40 +0000 UTC
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[Lala: Wow, hello everyone! I'm Lala. Is this some kind of advanced technology? Connecting to all the worlds—I'm really curious!]
[Red Devil: Fallen Angel? @Fallen Angel Black Cat, are you a deity as well? Pardon my rudeness, I'm Erica Blandelli, a member of the Italian magic association Copper-Black Cross.]
[Fallen Angel Black Cat: Ku ku ku, I forgive you.]
[Arifureta (Group Leader): ...]
[Chika Fujiwara: Fallen Angel? Could they be a big shot? Let me take ...
2024-08-26 12:49:59 +0000 UTC
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When Yuigahama's mother heard that she would be responsible for the illustrations for Sword Art Online, her face lit up with joy. She had initially applied with a "just give it a try" mentality, never expecting that her application would actually be approved!
If she could work on Sword Art Online, she would benefit from the novel's popularity, which would help boost her own reputation. Yuigahama's mother didn't aspire to become a super popular illustrator; she simply h...
2024-08-26 12:48:29 +0000 UTC
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[Despite feeling at a loss, I forced an awkward smile and shook the outstretched hands of everyone. The only female player, a black-haired lancer, was the last to grasp my hands with both of hers, tearfully repeating her words to me:]
['Thank you… truly, thank you. I was so scared, but when you came to save us, I was incredibly relieved. I'm really grateful to you.']
After writing this passage, Izumi Kotomi's hands paused on the keyboard, and sh...
2024-08-26 12:47:54 +0000 UTC
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"An invasion by southwestern barbarians?"
"Yes, according to the latest intelligence, the rebels have learned of His Majesty's illness. This invasion is likely a test, taking advantage of the power vacuum at the empire's highest level."
"What should we do? His Majesty is critically ill, and General Budo cannot leave the capital. General Selene is occupied with the restoration of the southern main road. Who do we send?"
"The most urgent matter now is to officially name the Cr...
2024-08-25 11:57:59 +0000 UTC
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As Budo silently exited the emperor's bedchamber, his face remained as dark and somber as before... If only that healing Teigu had still been around, perhaps the emperor might have been saved.
However, due to the massive upheaval in the empire five hundred years ago, many Imperial Arms were lost, ending up in civilian hands or even abroad. The Imperial Treasury now housed only a fragmented collection of these powerful relics, despite the empire's relentless search over the centuries.
2024-08-25 11:57:31 +0000 UTC
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Imperial Capital, Upper City District, Selene's Residence
"Miss, according to the information I've received, Honest is supporting the little prince."
"Is that so? The situation in the Imperial Capital is becoming increasingly chaotic..." Selene said, glancing at the account books that Sebastian had compiled. She understood well that the transition of imperial power in any feudal empire was always accompanied by bloody turmoil.
Currently, the entire Imperial ...
2024-08-25 11:56:53 +0000 UTC
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Just as Kaguya was contemplating how to scare that little gossip, Fal, who didn't know her place, a message came that made Kaguya furrow her brows. It seemed that Fal had narrowly escaped a disaster.
"You're saying there's movement in the Path of Peace?" Kaguya straightened up from the sofa, set down her teacup, and asked with a sharp gaze.
"Yes, that's correct," said Ieyasu, the head guard, in a deep voice. "According to our spies, it seems they're planning something big recently...
2024-08-25 11:56:09 +0000 UTC
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Actually, the Rinnegan also possesses similar abilities, like the Asura Path used by Pain. This path has mechanical capabilities, with weapons such as guns and missiles, all with immense power—so powerful, in fact, that it can even shatter a Chibaku Tensei - Planetary Devastation with a single blast.
Thus, the Asura Path's abilities are in no way weaker than the hodgepodge of weapons created by Dr. Stylish, and are even much stronger. Moreover, the stronger the user's abilities, the g...
2024-08-25 11:55:45 +0000 UTC
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Of course, what she was planning to do to Seryu's body wasn't something like "hentai." While it was true she intended to do something to Seryu's body, it was definitely not "hentai."
The weapons inside Seryu's body were all created by Dr. Stylish, but since he's already dead, it means these weapons can't be replaced anymore.
While there aren't any problems right now, over time, these weapons will wear out, and the consumption of ammunition is inevitable. One day, these weapons ins...
2024-08-25 11:54:54 +0000 UTC
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"Not bad, not bad, it fits perfectly," Eriri remarked as she circled around Aoi Kujo, nodding in approval.
"Miss, do I really have to wear this?" Aoi stood in place, clutching the hem of the maid outfit's skirt with some hesitation, her cheeks blushing shyly. It was a stark contrast to her usual calm and composed demeanor, which made her look incredibly cute.
"Of course! It's so adorable! What you wore before looked good, but it was too serious. This is much better."
"Alrigh...
2024-08-25 11:53:37 +0000 UTC
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After a few minutes, their lips slowly parted, a silver thread of saliva briefly connecting them.
Both Eriri and Megumi's faces were flushed with red, their foreheads resting against each other as they panted softly. Then, they exchanged smiles.
"Eriri, aren't you going to introduce me?" Megumi asked with a slightly meaningful smile as she glanced over Eriri's shoulder at Arifureta and the others, who were standing a few meters away.
Although Eriri had already told Megumi ab...
2024-08-25 11:53:12 +0000 UTC
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Ever since Aoi Kujo learned of Eriri's immense power and the impending changes in the world, she had been feeling somewhat disheartened. She wasn't sure if she could become an extraordinary individual in this world of spiritual revival, and even if she did, she doubted whether she could be of any help to Eriri.
Noticing Aoi's dejected expression, Eriri approached her once more, gently saying, "Aoi-nee, come shopping with us. When we get back, I have a surprise gift for you."
...
2024-08-25 11:52:47 +0000 UTC
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"Madam? Is Hanayui-sensei married?" Izumi Kotomi asked, keenly picking up on the word and curious about it.
"Yes, but her husband passed away in a car accident a few years ago. Now, she's raising two daughters on her own. Her older daughter just started high school this year, and the younger one is in kindergarten."
Upon hearing this from Yukinoshita Haruno, Kotomi nodded and said, "I think I understand why Hanayui-sensei didn't choose to become a full-time illustrator."
If ...
2024-08-25 11:52:01 +0000 UTC
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When Izumi Kotomi returned home and was changing shoes at the entrance, she noticed Izumi Aimi's shoes, indicating that Aimi had returned home earlier than her.
The thought of last night's events left Kotomi unsure of how to face Aimi. Even the idea of a casual greeting made Kotomi feel uneasy.
The words "complicated feelings" were probably the best way to describe how she felt at that moment.
With her head down, Kotomi walked into the living room, where she saw Izumi Aimi, ...
2024-08-25 11:51:35 +0000 UTC
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Southern Capital of the Empire, Eighth Legion of the Imperial Guard's Garrison.
The former bandit camp had undergone a complete transformation, now sprawling over a vast area of approximately 70,000 square meters (about the size of 20 standard football fields). The closer one moved to the center of the garrison, the taller the surrounding buildings became. Countless figures clad in dark heavy armor moved about within the garrison.
At the very center stood an enormous fortress at l...
2024-08-24 11:48:01 +0000 UTC
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The Imperial Palace, Council Hall.
"Reporting to Your Majesty, the explosion last night was indeed caused by me."
"During the siege on the bandits, we unexpectedly encountered a unit of the Revolutionary Army. Taking advantage of their familiarity with the terrain, they scattered and escaped through hidden tunnels. In a moment of impulse, I resorted to extreme measures."
"I used the Teigu: Radiant Knight · Moonlight's wide-area attack capability to level the entire mountain...
2024-08-24 11:46:59 +0000 UTC
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"Hmm, just a small firecracker."
"Fire... firecracker?!" Gold-faced, burly Gensa was left speechless by Selene's "humble brag." Fine, you're amazing, so whatever you say goes.
However, after witnessing Selene's display of power, Gensa had completely submitted. Any dissatisfaction he had felt over being reassigned by Selene had vanished without a trace.
Boss, from now on, I'm yours!
"Alright, stop daydreaming. Quickly gather and organize all the intelligence materials f...
2024-08-24 11:46:31 +0000 UTC
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The pretty black-haired girl who walked in was Kurome.
Her clear black-and-white eyes widened as she looked at Sayo, who was flushed and nestled in Kaguya's arms. She then turned her gaze to Kaguya, her delicate face showing an expression of anger.
Noticing Kurome's gaze, Kaguya casually withdrew her hand as if nothing had happened, not even changing her expression.
Sayo, who had been immersed in a tingling sensation, also realized something was amiss. She looked up, and her...
2024-08-24 11:45:37 +0000 UTC
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To her surprise, a significant number of people came to pledge their allegiance to her, which was one of the reasons Kaguya had been so busy lately. It seemed her previous efforts to win people's hearts had paid off. However, dealing with political matters gave Kaguya a headache. The mountain of documents piling up was enough to bury anyone.
Fortunately, Sayo had become increasingly proficient in handling these matters, organizing everything methodically. Kaguya decided to leave all the...
2024-08-24 11:45:09 +0000 UTC
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There is no such thing as a secret that stays hidden forever. The news that Emperor had been murdered by Minister Honest eventually spread, causing a massive uproar among the people of the Empire. It was unimaginable to them that Minister Honest, who had always portrayed himself as a loyal servant in front of the Emperor, would commit such a heinous act.
However, only Kaguya knew the truth: Minister Honest was the one who had murdered the Emperor's parents and had been coveting the Supr...
2024-08-24 11:44:41 +0000 UTC
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The next morning.
Since they got up late, it was already past 9 AM by the time Eriri and the others finished breakfast.
During this time, Aoi Kujo had returned to the Sawamura household from the Kujo family. Upon learning from Mrs. Sayuri that Eriri had returned that morning, Aoi had been excited for a long time and rushed back without delay.
However, when she saw Shea and Reina, even her usually composed face couldn't hide her shock. The clearly visible animal ears on ...
2024-08-24 11:43:48 +0000 UTC
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Arifureta simply hummed in response and didn't press further. She had long since grown accustomed to this kind of situation. Shifting her gaze from Eriri, she turned her attention back to the television screen, watching the game being played.
During this time, Shea and Reina were fully absorbed in the game, completely unaware that the entire world had undergone a transformation in just a few minutes.
Eriri, after taking her eyes off the game screen and giving Reina's fox ears a ge...
2024-08-24 11:43:14 +0000 UTC
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"Then how did you cultivate to this level?" Arifureta asked with great curiosity. To this day, she still didn't know how Eriri had become so powerful, especially in a world without any mystical energy.
"I absorb cosmic energy, which is the fundamental energy of the universe and exists in every corner of it. However, ordinary people can't absorb this energy. I'm able to do so because of my unique physique, but it took me over ten years to reach my current strength."
Eriri gave a si...
2024-08-24 11:42:41 +0000 UTC
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"Is this the orange chiffon cake?" Izumi Kotomi asked as she pointed to the orange chiffon cake in the display case.
"That's right, the orange and chocolate flavors are quite popular for chiffon cakes recently. They were all sold out by noon today, and these pieces were made in a rush this afternoon," Yui Yuigahama's mother said with a slight smile, her lips softly curving. For a moment, Izumi Kotomi felt that while the cake might be sweet, it couldn't compare to the sweetness of Yuigah...
2024-08-24 11:41:50 +0000 UTC
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As Izumi Kotomi left the school building, she happened to see Megumi Kato walking towards her.
"It seems like I left the library at just the right time. Did you draw anything today in the art club, Izumi-san?" Megumi Kato asked with a smile after approaching Izumi Kotomi.
"Not today. I ended up chatting with the president of the art club, and before I knew it, the time had flown by. By the time we finished talking, the bell signaling the end of club activities had already rung," I...
2024-08-24 11:41:14 +0000 UTC
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It seemed to last for centuries, yet it was also like time was trickling away moment by moment. The purple-red light seemed to have traversed endless ages, finally bursting forth in this instant with an infinite radiance!
BOOM!!!
Suddenly, a massive explosion echoed, with Youliang at the center. A cloud of dust rose up, covering a radius of several miles, and then the sky brightened.
It was as if a new sun had risen slowly at the edge of the earth!
Endless hea...
2024-08-23 12:03:30 +0000 UTC
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Meanwhile, in the forested area near the southern road of the Imperial Capital.
In the dead of night, where the forest trail should have been silent and deserted, the sudden sounds of battle rang out.
"Level 1 Danger Beast, Earth Dragon!"
"Spread out into squads! Quickly widen the distance!"
"Second Squad, deploy the net!"
"First Squad, aim for the eyes with crossbows! Fire!"
Strangely, none of them were wearing Imperial military uniforms. Their attire was ...
2024-08-23 12:02:42 +0000 UTC
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"Damn it!"
Seeing Selene emerge unscathed from the smoke and dust, the middle-aged man's mind immediately flashed—an Teigu user!?
"No, I have to abort the mission, or I won't make it out alive!" Quickly retracting his black "blade," the middle-aged man leaped several times, leaving the highest point of the mountain stronghold.
As he ran towards the entrance of the hidden escape tunnel he had prepared, the man couldn't understand how a small bandit hideout could have drawn ...
2024-08-23 12:02:14 +0000 UTC
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Kaguya's eyes narrowed. If her guess was correct, something major must have occurred in the capital, and it seemed that the time for action was quickly approaching.
With her mind occupied by these thoughts, Kaguya had already forgotten about the events of the previous night. Her priority now was to return to her territory as quickly as possible, gather information about the Imperial Capital, and make preparations.
As for Leone, Esdeath had kept her promise and sent Leone to Kaguya...
2024-08-23 12:01:29 +0000 UTC
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