Early in the morning, the sky was a clear blue without a single cloud. The gentle sunlight fell like delicate threads upon the withered leaves, as if even the cold northern wind carried a hint of warmth.
After being tormented by those two clingy little girls all night, even Kaguya's stamina was starting to wear thin.
Of course, don't get the wrong idea—it wasn't what one might imagine.
Since Kaguya had come home late, and the two girls had been starving for an entire day, ...
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Nahida had been back in Sumeru for two months.
During this time, the Akademiya noticed a surge of unrest among the people.
The primary issue was that Sumeru's citizens were becoming increasingly resentful, and after conducting investigations, the Akademiya discovered that the root of the dissatisfaction stemmed from their inability to obtain the knowledge they desired from the Akasha System.
They believed that the Akademiya was interfering with their pursuit of happiness, le...
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As they walked out of Sobu High School, Yuigahama Yui finally handed the cake box from her backpack to Kotomi.
"Kotomi, this is for you. It's the cake I promised I'd make for you myself. Thank you so much for helping me with my studies before the midterm exams. The teachers are saying I've finally 'got it' and that my studies are taking off, but I know that without you, I wouldn't have become the biggest dark horse in the whole grade. Heck, I probably wouldn't have even passed a few sub...
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"...These are the high-ranking officers of your future Valkyrie unit."
Hearing Esdeath's words, Alyssa turned around with an assessing gaze. Standing midway on the grand staircase of the outer hall of the palace, she looked down at the approaching figures.
The construction of Schonbrunn Palace was based on the ruins of the original imperial palace. Even though the topography of the imperial capital had changed significantly over time, it remained at the city's highest point.<...
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[Ruri Gokou (Level 6, Stage 2): I see, no wonder pirates are the main focus. A world like that sounds perfect for pirate development.]
[Ruri Gokou (Level 6, Stage 2): Since pirates are the main characters, does that mean they are just a title or perhaps a profession related to maritime transport? Or are they really the kind of pirates I imagine—pillaging, plundering, and committing all sorts of crimes?]
[Eriri (Level 8, Stage 9): No, pirates are pirates. It's the same in every w...
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The Rasiel not only allows for reading the past but also enables interference with the future. However, the difficulty and energy consumption required for such interference far exceed those needed for simply retrieving information.
The larger the scope and intensity of the interference with the future, the greater the consumption. For example, making an ordinary person accidentally spill coffee on their clothes during breakfast the next day is a simple task that requires just a few stro...
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"Lady!"
"Lady!"
The yokai guarding her, though suppressed by the ancient divine aura, still struggled to gather around and shield her from harm. However, their yokai powers were completely nullified—they were powerless to act.
Possessing the body of Lady Yodo, the noblewoman she had taken over to bear her child, Hagoromo Gitsune clutched her belly protectively, fearing harm to her unborn child. She gazed in terror at the blinding sky, screaming in disbelief.
"This is...
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With a crisp laugh, the Jester Mask flew off the display stand.
The concept of the Path of Elation manifested, and in an instant, it transformed into a gentleman dressed in a suit, wearing a jester's mask—equal parts absurd and enigmatic.
"Ah~ Akivili, my dear friend! I knew there was a high probability you'd appear here, so I've been waiting for you for a long time."
"You must be thrilled to see me, Aha."
Aha gave a slight bow, mimicking the grace of a true gentlema...
2025-01-18 15:47:15 +0000 UTC
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Even though she didn't like her, why did it hurt so much to hear those words?
Touka Kirishima couldn't understand. She had never felt this way before, as if a heavy stone was pressing on her chest, making it hard to breathe.
She sat on her bed, arms wrapped around her knees, gazing at the night view outside the window. The flickering neon lights reflected the turmoil in her heart, which felt as though something important had been lost, leaving an emptiness inside her.
The br...
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The day after Snezhnaya's surrender.
Though everything had been settled, numerous domestic and desert affairs still needed attention.
That night, late into the night, Furina stirred from her slumber.
Opening her eyes, she did not see her familiar ceiling but rather the Hydro Archon's office.
Sensing Felina's presence, she realized that Felina had fallen asleep.
In an instant, Furina understood the situation.
"Four in the morning, and Felina is still in...
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Class 1-F.
As the school bell rang to signal the end of the day, Megumi Kato, who originally planned to head to the library to wait for Kotomi as usual, suddenly remembered what Kotomi had told her earlier.
"That's right, Kotomi said she'd be staying late today and couldn't walk home with me. I wonder how her painting is coming along?" Megumi murmured to herself.
Although she had felt a tinge of discomfort earlier when she saw Kotomi walking side by side with Mashiro, she re...
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Imperial Capital, the next day, mid-morning.
The sunlight, having filtered through layers of cloud-patterned curtains and intricate floral lattice windows, hesitantly made its way into the Empress' sleeping quarters.
Traversing past screens and climbing a series of steps, the golden rays finally illuminated the central bed in the vast and luxuriously decorated chamber.
On an expansive, slightly disheveled European-style bed, white was the dominant color, accented by red, gol...
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[Eriri (Level 8, Stage 9): There are twelve participants for the draw. Let's officially begin now.]
[Ding! Eriri (Level 8, Stage 9) has sent a Lucky Red Envelope.]
Twelve portions, totaling 120,000 points, were distributed in the chat group and snapped up in less than a second. Ultimately, the luckiest winner was Kaguya Shinomiya, meaning this month's designated invitation went to her.
[Ding! Congratulations to group member 'Kaguya Shinomiya (Level 6, Stage 1)' for earning t...
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"..."
"Sir, Miss, what exactly are you talking about?!" Nia Honjo stared blankly at Setsuna and Mio.
"This is a Spirit Crystal. Swallow it, and you'll gain unimaginable superpowers—essentially, the power of a Spirit," Setsuna explained concisely, his tone calm and confident.
"But as part of the contract, you'll need to come with me to another world. I'll provide excellent living conditions there, and if you ever want to visit home, you can return to this world at any time....
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A golden radiance burst forth from the summit of Mt. Tianheng, shining so brilliantly it seemed as though a second golden sun had risen among the mountains.
The entire Liyue Harbor was bathed in the dazzling glow, its golden splendor illuminating every corner.
The people, whether busy, idle, or anxious, paused their activities to gaze toward Mt. Tianheng, marveling at the divine phenomenon unfolding before them.
"Wow! Lord Morax has revealed his presence! Everyone, look!"
2025-01-18 15:47:00 +0000 UTC
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Elias looked at the three individuals hanging from the ceiling, their hands bound, and spoke with a playful and mocking tone.
"Oh~ So what's written in Elio's script? I'm rather curious."
Curiosity was genuine to some extent.
Even as an Aeon, the domains of different Aeons varied greatly. He had no way of knowing what exactly the Destiny's Slave Elio had seen or what abilities Elio had gained from the Aeon of Finality.
The Aeon of Finality had only appeared after the A...
2025-01-17 14:54:21 +0000 UTC
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If asked who the final boss in Tokyo Ghoul is, the answer might surprise many—it's none other than Furuta Nimura, the seemingly silly and clueless "newbie" who played the fool in front of Kaguya. On the surface, he appeared to be just another ordinary recruit with no remarkable traits, yet lurking beneath that facade was a mastermind pulling strings in countless plots.
Perhaps this stemmed from his tragic childhood. Abandoned by his family and sent to an orphanage, Furuta grew up with...
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On the desolate earth, amidst the ruins of collapsed buildings, countless people gazed toward the sky, watching the god ascending toward the Divine Nail.
Below her lay Snezhnaya—there was nowhere else to retreat.
Summoning every ounce of her power, she struck upward with a ferocious blast!
Boundless Cryo elemental energy coalesced in the sky, forming a thick layer of solid ice to block the descent of the Divine Nail.
Although the Divine Nail possessed extraordin...
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Beneath the glow of the setting sun.
It seemed to reflect her golden hair, her orange-red eyes, and the faint smile at the corners of her mouth—whether it conveyed sorrow or joy was impossible to tell.
Was this a return, or a farewell?
Anyone who saw this painting might form their own interpretation in their heart.
Kotomi put down her paintbrush and quietly looked at the completed painting, Twilight Sky: Sunset.
This was no longer a simple landscape painting. K...
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Watching Bronya and Raiden Mei follow the palace servant and disappear around the corridor's corner, Senti pursed her lips and glanced around, her restlessness evident.
She looked eager, ready to jump into action.
But in the next moment, Senti's crimson eyes gleamed with a cunning spark, as if a clever plan had just hatched in her mind.
"Ahem..."
She lightly coughed into her fist, drawing everyone's attention. Then, with a dramatic sigh, she sat cross-legged on a cushi...
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"This change is just too big. I believe your classmates will be even more surprised when they see you," Takei Hisa said with a hint of envy.
The idea that improving strength could also enhance one's appearance was something she was hearing for the first time.
Hearing Takei Hisa's remark, Nodoka simply smiled casually. Such changes were an inevitable result of her recent evolution.
She then directly addressed Takei Hisa: "By the way, Captain, I won't be participating in today...
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Cough—cough—
When Westcott crawled out of the rubble, the DEM Industries building had already turned into a pile of ruins, with dust and debris scattered everywhere.
The remaining armed personnel, utterly clueless about what had happened, were scurrying around like headless chickens.
"An air raid?! Why am I under an air raid?!"
"Was Britain declared war upon?! By who? Who has this kind of capability?! Could it be that northern country?…"
His mind w...
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Mt. Tianheng
Ever since Noah decided to open the World Gate here, Zhongli had the mountaintop flattened to construct an enormous plaza. The plaza was large enough to accommodate a regiment of ten thousand Millelith soldiers from Liyue.
Surrounding the plaza, the craftsmen of the Liyue Qixing and Eight Trades built grand palaces. Though the construction lasted less than a month, the palaces were no less majestic than those on Liyue Harbor's Feiyun Slope.
As a methodical and s...
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"Huh? Herta."
Himeko looked in surprise at the adult version of Herta before her.
Although she had interacted with Herta many times, this was her first time meeting the real person.
Previously, all her interactions had been through humanoid puppets.
While the humanoid puppets were connected to Herta's consciousness, the sensory difference between the real person and the puppets was significant.
"Surprised?" Herta approached, removing her blue-purple pointed hat w...
2025-01-16 16:19:20 +0000 UTC
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In a lavishly decorated and spacious room, two individuals were seated on an exquisitely ornate sofa, seemingly engaged in a conversation.
"The experiment has entered a critical phase, and we've made significant breakthroughs," began a middle-aged man. His hair was cut short on one side, his face sharp and rugged, with a scruffy beard. Yoshitoki Washuu, the Director of the CCG.
"A significant breakthrough?" questioned the man seated opposite him. This was an elderly man with snow-...
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Snezhnaya had sent the Fatui to blockade Fontaine for so long that the economic, societal, and security impacts were profound. The people of Fontaine were brimming with suppressed anger, and only revenge could provide an outlet for that rage.
With Felina's command, the counterattack on Snezhnaya began.
That day, countless eyes turned skyward as missiles, like shooting stars flying in reverse, soared from various locations in Fontaine, streaking toward Snezhnaya.
Meanwhile, i...
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When they arrived at the art clubroom, they found that Hibiki Naegi had already arrived and set up her painting tools.
"Afternoon, you two! I didn't expect you to get here so quickly," Hibiki said with a smile, setting her paintbrush aside as she greeted Kotomi and Mashiro Shiina.
"Good afternoon, Naegi-senpai," Kotomi replied.
"Afternoon," Mashiro echoed, mimicking Kotomi's tone before heading straight to her easel. She silently adjusted her tools and quickly entered a stat...
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"Let him in."
"Yes!" The attendant responded without hesitation.
Exhaling a soft breath, Selene murmured as she stood up slowly from the bottom of the steaming pool, her body relaxed and slightly sluggish from the soothing combination of drowsiness and the medicinal bath. Her gaze was hazy, her movements unhurried.
Amid the rising mist, clear water droplets slid down her skin.
She had an elegant figure that exuded grace and charm. Her skin was soft and flawless, her ar...
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(Two Boring Chapters of the Mahjong Tournament Skipped)
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"Let us all congratulate Kiyosumi High School for their victory in the county qualifiers and for advancing to the national tournament."
On a podium in the competition venue, the host's announcement was met with a round of applause from the audience below. Flash after flash from cameras illuminated the scene.
A staff member handed a golden trophy to Nodoka Haramura, who stood at the center of the Kiyosumi team....
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Morning.
Sunlight filtered through the porthole, casting its glow into the bedroom of the Eternal Snowfall.
Setsuna sat up, his eyelids heavy as he reached over to adjust the blanket covering Mio, who was still sound asleep beside him. Conquering the final boss of an entire world brought an indescribable sense of accomplishment and fulfillment. Especially when she had devoted herself to him wholeheartedly.
"Mmm…"
Sensing Setsuna's presence, Mio slowly woke up. She sa...
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