While the members of Night Raid were scheming, Kaguya was out shopping with Esdeath. It's hard to deny that shopping is inherently a woman's nature—even a super sadistic queen like Esdeath isn't exempt.
But it was tough on Kaguya, who had little interest in shopping. She didn't quite understand the appeal, especially spending an entire day shopping without buying anything. Kaguya usually knew what she wanted to buy and would just pick it up if it fit, without much fuss.
"How abo...
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"They're not accompanied by guards or an army," Lubbock noted. "Should we...?"
"No," Najenda immediately rejected the idea. "They're the Empire's strongest general and the Empire's strongest princess. How confident are you that we can defeat them?"
The group fell silent.
"Moreover, how do you know this isn't a trap they've set up to lure us in?" Najenda added, her voice grave.
The members of Night Raid looked even more troubled. They knew that, in reality, taking on bo...
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After calming down, Shea picked up another game controller from the low table. Since they hadn't turned off the game before heading downstairs, she and Reina were able to jump right back into playing.
Arifureta also pulled Eriri into the game, forming two teams. They agreed to rotate players after each loss.
Taking advantage of this moment, Eriri retrieved her smartphone, which had been turned off for the past five days, from her storage space. To her surprise, she found several n...
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As they continued their cheerful conversation, time passed quickly.
After they finished talking, Mrs. Sayuri glanced at the clock on the wall, which showed it was already 8:12 PM. She then asked Eriri, "Eriri, have you all had dinner? Should I make something for you?"
"We've already eaten. By the way, Mom, isn't Aoi-nee home right now?"
Earlier, when Eriri had come out of her room, she had sensed the presence of only Mrs. Sayuri in the villa. Given the time, she was certain ...
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At this moment, Mrs. Sayuri finally noticed Arifureta, Shea, and Reina standing not far behind Eriri. The fact that they had returned to this world together with Eriri clearly indicated that these three were from another world and had a special relationship with her daughter.
As she looked at Arifureta, who was wearing the same Yumenosaki Academy uniform as Eriri, and noticed the occasional affectionate glances Arifureta sent toward Eriri, Mrs. Sayuri seemed to come to a realization. Sh...
2024-08-23 11:58:38 +0000 UTC
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"Is there a prize?" Izumi Kotomi didn't bother asking about the specifics of the painting award and directly inquired about the prize money.
Whether it was a prestigious award or not was secondary; what Izumi Kotomi cared about most was whether there was prize money.
Naegi Hibiki was momentarily stunned. For other art students, just being qualified to participate in the Tokyo University and Kyoto University National Youth Art Award was already something to be happy about. But Izum...
2024-08-23 11:57:40 +0000 UTC
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After hearing Izumi Kotomi's refusal, Megumi Kato sighed softly, then smiled and said, "Oh, so Izumi-san already has plans for Friday. In that case, can I book you for Saturday?"
"Huh?"
"The movie is premiering on Friday, but it won't only be showing for one day. If you're free on Saturday, would you like to go watch the movie with me then?"
If it's on Saturday, Kotomi thought, she would have plenty of time. After all, she usually spent her Saturdays lying in bed playing gam...
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Nakamori-sensei, who was standing at the podium teaching, casually glanced toward the window seats and noticed that Izumi Kotomi was once again hunched over, writing or drawing something in her notebook. He had noticed this habit of hers before—frequently bowing her head to scribble in her notebook during class. At this point in his math course, there wasn't much that needed meticulous note-taking; it was more about understanding the concepts.
Although he considered reminding her to f...
2024-08-22 10:50:30 +0000 UTC
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Yui Yuigahama walked into the classroom, carrying two cake boxes, and greeted the already-seated Izumi Kotomi and her friends with a smile, "Good morning, Kato-san, Yukinoshita-san, Izumi-san. I brought these for you to try."
The two cake boxes, stamped with the logo of the Dango Cake Shop, piqued the curiosity of everyone, making them wonder what kind of cakes were inside.
Although Kotomi already knew that the Dango Cake Shop was owned by Yui's mother, she decided to play along a...
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"Eriri, can you already open the world passage by yourself?" Arifureta leaned into Eriri's embrace, looking up at her with a face full of delight.
"That's right!" Eriri chuckled and nodded, then gently released Arifureta, playfully pinching her tender cheeks. She then glanced over at Shea and Reina.
Turning around, Eriri raised her hand toward the empty space in front of her, converting the cosmic energy within her into world energy. Immediately, a world passage leading to the mai...
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"Magic Restore."
As these four words gently left Eriri's mouth, the previously magic-less world of Tortus was instantly restored to its original state. The abundant magic power once again filled the atmosphere, and the magic within all living beings was restored in an instant.
People who had been panicking moments earlier, fearing the end of the world, now relaxed as their fears subsided. In the Dukedom of Ankaji, the sandstorm that had begun to invade was finally halted as the pr...
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"You still seem to harbor some fantasy about Ehit's return, don't you?"
Noticing the fervor and pride in Jarlb's eyes when he mentioned Ehit, Eriri raised her golden eyebrows slightly and mocked, "You don't really think that Ehit is peacefully slumbering within Arifureta, do you?"
"What do you mean?" Jarlb frowned slightly.
Eriri smiled faintly but didn't answer his question. Instead, she turned to Arifureta and signaled, "Yue-chan, I'm going to take a little stroll through ...
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"Imperial Army!"
"Someone's attacking the mountain stronghold! Assemble!"
"Kill—!"
Seeing their mountain stronghold surrounded by government troops, the bandits showed no intention of surrendering. Instead, they charged directly at Selene's position, seemingly aiming for a "capture the leader" strategy.
Hmph, "Close the gates and go Esdeath!"
"Hmph, a bunch of ants!" Esdeath scoffed as she sensed no real danger from these attackers, indicating that they were al...
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The little girl died.
Those nobles who took pleasure in killing also met their end.
For such scum, Selene found it beneath her to dirty her hands by killing them herself. Upon returning, she simply gave a subtle hint to Honest.
The next day, the nobles who had participated in that "hunting" banquet were imprisoned for various reasons, and their estates were confiscated.
As for their fate, now that they were in Honest's hands, they were probably unrecognizable by now. H...
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"Then... let's go, Esdeath."
Having achieved her purpose, Selene found no reason to stay and watch the idle banter of these parasites any longer. She immediately prepared to leave, taking Esdeath with her.
As they walked, with Esdeath obediently following close behind, Selene's playful side got the better of her. Using her height advantage, she effortlessly lifted Esdeath with one hand, bringing her face to face and pinching her cheek.
"Hmm, you didn't resist?"
Seeing ...
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In her previous world, Kaguya had never had the luxury of experiencing a relationship, let alone going on a date. As a perennial bachelor, things like dating were entirely beyond her reach. What's more, she had always been naturally oblivious to romantic advances. Even when other girls would drop clear hints, Kaguya would remain clueless, leading them to mistakenly think she was politely rejecting them. By the time she graduated, she had even missed out on several direct confessions, only rea...
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"Let me make this clear first: the date only lasts for one day," Kaguya huffed. "And you better not go back on your promise."
"Of course," Esdeath replied, a smile spreading across her face as she linked arms with Kaguya. "Don't be so serious, darling." She reached out with her pale fingers, playfully pinching Kaguya's cheek.
"Alright, alright, I get it," Kaguya said, feeling a bit annoyed as she looked at Esdeath, who now resembled a lovestruck girl. She sighed inwardly, regretti...
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The sky was clear, with soft, drifting clouds. The winter sun streamed down like gentle threads, warm and soothing. The howling cold wind had ceased, and the snow on the ground was gradually melting, forming small, trickling streams. The water flowed over the smooth stones, producing a pleasant, tinkling sound.
Kaguya stretched lazily, feeling refreshed all over. In this mild winter sun, she found herself becoming a bit drowsy.
"If only it could always be like this," Kaguya though...
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After entering the classroom and sitting at her desk, Izumi Kotomi found that there was still some time before class started. With nothing better to do, she pulled out her usual notebook and began doodling with her pencil.
Recently, whenever she had free time, Kotomi enjoyed sketching in her notebook. Even though the drawings were just rough sketches, it was a good way to practice and improve her drawing skills.
Of course, she didn't just draw mindlessly. After finishing each sket...
2024-08-21 11:11:08 +0000 UTC
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After pondering for a while, Izumi Kotomi finally decided to take out a box of band-aids from her desk drawer and applied one to the hickey on her neck. She also stuck another band-aid on the back of her hand for good measure.
This way, if her classmates asked, she could say she got scratched by a cat while petting it last night. If her parents asked, she could claim she scratched herself in her sleep.
Satisfied that the hickey was covered, Kotomi grabbed her school bag and headed...
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Arifureta's taunting remarks almost made Dienleed lose his composure. He took a deep breath, forcing himself to remain calm.
"'You'? What about me? Let's not even talk about anything else—if you were truly intent on protecting me, then why didn't you visit the place where I was sealed even once in these three hundred years?" Arifureta continued to mock him, unwilling to let the matter rest. "Did you really think that casually trying to build a connection would make someone trust you? ...
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The "Schnee Snowfield" is a vast snowfield that covers the southeastern tip of the continent. It is located between the "Haltina Sea of Trees" in the east and the Demon Tribe nation "Garland Demon Kingdom" in the middle of the southern road.
The snowfield is perpetually shrouded in thick clouds that block out all light, turning the area into a world of eternal night. The ground is entirely covered in ice and snow, and the temperature remains below minus tens of degrees. The fierce ...
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Although the fruit that Arifureta held in her hand was of the same variety as the one Eriri had just eaten, given the circumstances, Eriri naturally chose not to point this out.
Noticing the bite mark on the fruit, Eriri unhesitatingly took a bite at the same spot. She then lifted her head, chewing lightly, a satisfied expression appearing on her face.
"Hmm, it's indeed delicious, much tastier than the fruit from our modern world."
"Hehe, didn't I say so? We should take more...
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Imperial Prison.
Deep within the Imperial prison, Honest was chewing voraciously on a slab of dangerous species meat. He didn't seem the least bit bothered by the dark, bloody, and foul-smelling environment. On the contrary, he seemed to relish it.
"Ahhhh—!!!"
Hearing the blood-curdling screams coming from the depths of the prison, Honest grew even more delighted. "She's in there, right?"
"Yes, my lord, she is. That girl has been coming here every day for the past mo...
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Imperial Capital's Imperial Guard Recruit Camp.
"Ah! Oh! Ugh! Hiss! Um! Gah! Thud..."
As various groans and cries of pain echoed through the air, Selene contentedly flexed her fists. "Phew... that was satisfying. So many punching bags."
Although she wasn't able to go all out, making the experience somewhat less fulfilling, Selene was still pleased—after all, she had thousands of punching bags!
"Hmm? Does anyone have any complaints?"
"No." The scattered replies ...
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"Knock, knock!"
Thanks to the small invention Selene had created, a dream-controlling device called "Super Dream," she was able to not only identify gaps in her knowledge while sleeping but also accelerate her sleep, improve sleep efficiency, and heighten her awareness of her surroundings.
Thus, she was already awake before anyone knocked on the door. She blinked her crimson eyes. Although being the Emperor's "favored minister" could save her from many troubles, it naturally attra...
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When Kaguya looked back, she saw that the unfortunate Dr. Stylish had already been reduced to a pile of flesh by the violent blows of the stone statue. Even his internal organs were exposed to the outside. What had once been a massive body resembling a mountain of flesh was now nothing more than a heap of rotten meat.
Kaguya wrinkled her delicate brows and covered her dainty nose with her hand.
The stench was unbearable. It wasn't just the typical smell of blood; it had a foul, de...
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"Stone Statue!"
As Dr. Stylish stood there, confused, the ground suddenly began to tremble. A thunderous noise echoed through the sky, as if an earthquake had struck. Even Dr. Stylish's massive body wavered, stumbling a bit before regaining his balance.
"What is this?" Dr. Stylish muttered in disbelief, staring at the ground not far away.
He watched as the earth beneath Kaguya's feet began to bulge upward. Huge rocks emerged from the soil, while dust and debris filled the ai...
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"What's going on?" Dr. Stylish couldn't believe his eyes. He blinked hard and rubbed them, only to realize that this wasn't a hallucination.
The Imperial Princess was indeed standing right in front of them. Could the person they saw earlier in the distance have been a fake? How could she have appeared here in an instant?
Could it be a space-related Teigu?
Dr. Stylish thought of Sheele's Teigu, which had the ability to traverse space. But he hadn't heard of any other Teigu ou...
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"You can take on a human form too?"
Even though Izumi Kotomi had grown accustomed to the surprises and shocks that the God-Level Heroine System often brought her, seeing the system manifest as a pink-haired girl was something she couldn't easily wrap her head around.
How could my system be so cute?
But now that she saw it, she had to admit—it was indeed quite cute.
"This isn't a transformation; this is my true form. I just forgot to mention it to you earlier," the Go...
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