"What the heck is happening?"
"Cement... but not like Roman limestone cement, it's composite cement... um, and there's also asphalt and slag. Over there, you can see steam engines... I bet Charles Babbage would be thrilled, right?"
"No, no, that's not the point here."
"Just yesterday, this place was a beautiful, untouched natural landscape, a poor countryside."
"Why the ...
2023-10-20 19:30:48 +0000 UTC View PostAs Saori, Kuroneko, and Kirino sneaked into the signing event venue, taking everyone by surprise, Elf just happened to run into them.
Homura, of course, had no idea they would be here.
He was preparing to start the event, with the requested promotional sign already placed on his table.
And so, everything was ready.
"Homura, shall we begin? It's already half past nine." A...
2023-10-19 20:51:56 +0000 UTC View PostAfter Renault faced the sudden intrusion of Shocker, the other students, under the guidance of the teachers, managed to calm down.
Originally, they were preparing to evacuate the students, but Principal Nezu saw this as a risky opportunity and decided to keep the students in place.
From his position in the second grade, Kirishima looked around and asked in confusion, "What's the pla...
2023-10-19 20:23:28 +0000 UTC View PostThanks to Carmilla's efforts, Artorius enjoyed another relaxing and delightful leisure time.
Although the Artorias were in great shape, it was always nice to indulge in the company of other types of women and snack on some treats once in a while. It added a different flavor to life.
It's like having too much of a lavish meal, and occasionally grabbing some street barbecue.
In ...
2023-10-19 19:31:57 +0000 UTC View Post'Oh, I understand now. I get it.'
'They think I'll be nicer to a girl, be more gentle, and go easier on her, so they're trying to use her to seduce me, huh?'
The Dragon Emperor Artorius pondered and came to a conclusion as he observed the Chaldea group.
'Absolutely wicked, absolutely unbecoming, just downright despicable.'
He felt he had the Counter Force's plan figured ...
2023-10-19 19:31:42 +0000 UTC View Post*Buzz—*
On the towering city walls, magic formations lit up one after another, casting a clean and pure radiance that bathed every corner. Even without torches, everything within a ten-meter radius shone brightly, making the surroundings as clear as day. From a distance, it resembled a city of light.
"Quick! Quick!"
The well-equipped soldiers rushed back to their po...
2023-10-19 08:47:17 +0000 UTC View PostSeated at the head of the table, Arkhan indulged in the fine wine within his cup, always wearing a composed smile on his handsome face.
His eyes, deep as black holes, seemed to possess the power to peer directly into the hearts of others as they roved. With a slightly lifted chin, he exuded inherent confidence, as if nothing could ever escape his control.
As a Duke, Benedict's knowl...
2023-10-19 08:44:45 +0000 UTC View Post"Unexpected."
Seeing the public's reaction, Homura raised an eyebrow, clearly amazed.
While it started due to Elf's boredom, the culmination of various coincidences and inevitabilities led to some rather positive results!
"Huhum! You can thank me!" Elf proudly patted her chest.
"What does it have to do with you?" Muramasa rolled her eyes.
"How could it not?" Elf co...
2023-10-18 21:09:31 +0000 UTC View PostClass 1-A Hero Department, the class where Mikoto and Mei belong.
In this class, apart from the two that Renault knew, he also recognized a few faces.
Kiana Kaslana, 15 years old, Quirk: Natural Energy, Monstrous Strength.
Bronya Zaychik, 14 years old, Quirk: Mechanical Composition (Intelligence 180, proficient in hacking, firearms, and mechanical knowledge).
Fu Hua, 15 ...
2023-10-18 20:49:48 +0000 UTC View PostJeanne's words surprised everyone, especially those who weren't well-versed in history and preferred learning about historical events through video games and anime—yes, that's you, Fujimaru Ritsuka.
Originally, they had assumed that even though Jeanne was a good person, a saint, and had no complaints against her ruler, she would, at most, maintain a neutral stance.
However, they d...
2023-10-18 20:34:15 +0000 UTC View PostFrom Domremy to Orleans, the straight-line distance wasn't particularly long. After all, by the standards of world-class superpowers like Rome, Persia, or China, France was merely a province, covering just a few hundred thousand square kilometers.
But considering the transportation of that era and the fact that the group consisted of what could generously be called delicate young ladies, ...
2023-10-18 20:34:06 +0000 UTC View Post*Silence—*
As if someone had pressed the pause button on time, the noisy hall suddenly fell silent.
The musician set down the harp, the dancers stopped their sensual moves, and everyone turned their attention to the sudden rise of the duke on the upper floor, their faces filled with confusion.
The guards in the hall exchanged silent glances and stealthily reached fo...
2023-10-18 06:06:02 +0000 UTC View PostLucanmont, the duke's residence.
The grand and opulent hall was illuminated to a bright daylight-like glow by magical lamps hanging from the ceiling. Graceful dancers swayed their slender waists to sultry music, performing sensual dances.
Arkhan sat high on the main seat of the second floor, engaged in a lively conversation with the Duke of Lucanmont at his side, and laughed heartil...
2023-10-18 06:05:50 +0000 UTC View PostMeanwhile, on Homura's blog.
...
[Comment 1: Minamiya-sensei posted!]
[Comment 2: Minamiya-sensei's been kinda quiet lately. But what's up with this dancing thing?]
[Comment 3: Who doesn't need to chill sometimes? Another Dimension's on a roll with their stuff, and Minamiya-sensei's been busy with that signing event, so he's tired.]
... 2023-10-17 22:01:33 +0000 UTC View Post
The girl with white hair mentioned by Mikoto was now walking ahead. Her long and split white hair was exceptionally eye-catching.
Actually, not only Mikoto but also the other students in the class noticed the resemblance between this girl and the new homeroom teacher.
Of course, there were differences too, such as their heights. In contrast, their white-haired classmates looked more...
2023-10-17 21:01:22 +0000 UTC View Post"What?!"
"What, what, what?!"
"What the heck is this?!"
A few days later, during their cheerful journey to Orleans, the entire group of Chaldea was shocked by the exclamation of Ritsuka.
"The king hasn't actually died?"
"Everything is the fault of Marshal of France, Gilles de Rais?"
"And Jeanne d'Arc is the hero who fought against the heretical Gilles, once a...
2023-10-17 19:30:34 +0000 UTC View PostWith that, Artorius released Jalter and stood up.
"So, Jeanne—no, you're not her, so I will call you Jalter."
"You need to be clear about something."
"Gilles de Rais is your true enemy."
"Whether you want revenge, get angry, fight, or do anything else, you should be heading for him."
"Don't get the direction wrong."
"..."
Jalter wanted to retort what ...
2023-10-17 19:30:02 +0000 UTC View Post"You're saying they went to Lucanmont?"
In a spacious and tidy study, an old man with wrinkles as deep as tree roots turned around to look at his subordinate who knelt before him, his eyebrows slightly furrowed.
"Why did they go to Lucanmont..."
The subordinate didn't answer because he knew the old man wasn't really asking him. He was just speaking his thoughts aloud.
Th...
2023-10-17 05:48:02 +0000 UTC View Post"Arkhan, it was clear you weren't the one who sabotaged the ship and shouldn't take responsibility. Why did you give him the money?"
Lancelot asked on the way back, his voice filled with puzzlement.
Watching those clear, childlike eyes, Arkhan sighed inwardly and replied, "Lancelot, even though we didn't damage the ship ourselves, this incident is still connected to us."
He we...
2023-10-17 05:47:57 +0000 UTC View PostAt this moment, Homura was feeling a bit annoyed.
"And then what?" Homura asked his little sister. "What do you plan to use it for?"
"I can use it to draw some really good sensual scenes for the game..." Sagiri muttered.
'Sensual scene? Alright, she wins... even though it's the all-ages version, sensual scenes are still necessary after all. It's like the sensual scenes when va...
2023-10-16 21:24:09 +0000 UTC View PostAfter the initial appearance of the reincarnators, there was a period of calm, with no second wave of reincarnators showing up.
Shocker and the League of Villains also entered their respective hidden modes.
On Shocker's side, they had gathered enough samples and were conducting a series of experiments, modifying Kaijin and Shocker Combatmen, and working on the creation of Kamen Ride...
2023-10-16 20:21:42 +0000 UTC View PostIn the end, Artorius didn't accept the suggestion, and no matter what Jalter said, it didn't seem to make a difference. This left her feeling both frustrated and angry.
She glared at Artorius indignantly, standing there like an offended child.
As he looked at this familiar face, Artorius couldn't help but feel a twinge of nostalgia.
He often played these teasing games with Mor...
2023-10-16 19:33:05 +0000 UTC View Post"Do we need to do anything, Your Majesty?"
Beside Artorius, d'Eon asked earnestly.
"No, let them go." Artorius waved his hand. "We have more important matters to do."
"But..." d'Eon hesitated.
Artorius was referring to the restoration of France's production and order and coming up with a reasonable excuse for everything to fall back into 'order'.
"After all, I will...
2023-10-16 19:31:37 +0000 UTC View PostAt the twilight hour, just moments before the last rays of the setting sun vanished, Arkhan and the group finally arrived in Cramond.
After inquiring with some passersby, it had been approximately a month since they entered Avalon, and the flow of time on both sides remained relatively close. This was likely due to Avalon's connection to the surface world.
Cramond was a small rivers...
2023-10-16 07:58:01 +0000 UTC View PostNestled in the desolate countryside between winding dirt paths, the void seemed to ripple like a serene lake, and one after another, figures materialized out of thin air.
"Hmm, is this the outside world?"
A young man with purple short hair looked around as if trying to grasp something in the air.
"It's indeed quite different from Avalon. The true ether density here is much thi...
2023-10-16 07:57:14 +0000 UTC View Post"Welcome back..."
Elf, who was sprawled on the living room sofa, weakly greeted Homura as he returned.
"Why do you always end up like this?" Homura sat down beside her.
"There's nothing to do..." Elf replied while rolling over. "Everyone's busy with everything except the scriptwriters. Hana doesn't want to play with me, and Nayu is busy with her own novel..."
In sh...
2023-10-15 20:53:23 +0000 UTC View PostOn the following day, Renault, who had nothing special to do, lazily slept in until noon.
There was no other option, given the events that unfolded the previous night. When he returned home and tried to go back to sleep, it was already almost three in the afternoon. Plus, with nothing on his schedule for the morning, Renault had given up on the idea of getting up.
Yawning as he desc...
2023-10-15 20:07:13 +0000 UTC View Post"What's wrong, Mash? You look quite restless."
Once again, the group of Chaldea found themselves in their Rayshift destination, a seemingly insignificant village in eastern France called Domremy.
After helping the soldiers fend off some monsters, the group of Chaldea seemed to have gained a bit of trust, or maybe it was just because Mash was too cute, which earned her some extra poi...
2023-10-15 19:25:15 +0000 UTC View Post"They're not innocent! Jeanne! My great, pure, innocent Jeanne! They brutally killed my holy maiden! This is revenge against this cruel world! I don't care about justice or gods! That's why—"
"—Let's step back a bit." Artorius interrupted him. "Let's assume for a moment that what you're saying has some truth... the problem is, this child is not Jeanne."
"!"
Artorius spoke ...
2023-10-15 19:24:58 +0000 UTC View PostAnother round and Jalter still failed. Besides the pain, her wrist was dislocated by Artorius. It seemed like the Dragon Emperor wanted to resolve the fight without taking her life.
As Gilles watched his holy maiden get beaten black and blue, a growing sense of frantic despair overcame him. He gazed at the three Servants who were only watching in silence.
"Why are you all just stand...
2023-10-14 19:16:48 +0000 UTC View Post