The wall clock chimed heavily. The last stroke of seven o'clock echoed through the spotlessly cleaned living room. Vernon Dursley paced near the dining table like an agitated rhinoceros. His thick neck flushed red as he muttered in his wheezing, hoarse voice, inspecting everything for this banquet.
"Wine's already poured int...
2025-10-26 13:29:08 +0000 UTC View Post[Werewolves are fate's chosen calamity; to defy it requires tremendous cost]
[Mr. Black sacrificed his own body, his consciousness merging into the forbidden book]
[Luring later arrivals as sacrifices to reach the final destination, exchanging blood for hi...
On the desk in the Headmaster's office, a huge map lay spread out, covered with lines of various colors all pointing in the same direction.
Evans had created this map after receiving news about the Great Lake from the Graphorns again. He'd visited all the magical creatures in the Forbidden Forest he knew well or who traveled fr...
2025-10-26 13:28:59 +0000 UTC View PostA hand reached from behind Sterling's head, seemingly trying to cover his eyes. He grabbed it, but the instant he turned to look, he saw only a few scattered petals.
The hand he'd been holding suddenly collapsed. Sterling looked at the slightly wrinkled petals in his palm and felt an inexplicable sensation wash over him.
"Want to learn? ...
2025-10-26 13:28:33 +0000 UTC View PostSeeing that Swift couldn't threaten Bulbasaur either, Kaoruko planned to deploy Scyther's trump card: Double Team.
Scyther's figure on the Grass venue suddenly blurred, splitting into multiple copies. Three Scyther materialized in Bulbasaur's vision simultaneously, all watching its every move with fierce intensity. If Bulbasau...
2025-10-25 20:13:43 +0000 UTC View PostCompared to Levi's surprise, Thorin was used to the sight.
"Buildings above ground are only a small part of our living space. This mountain is vast."
The two stood on a slowly descending platform, facing brilliant lamplight ahead.
The taller one widened his eyes, looking around in wonder, while the other, slightly shorter, stood ...
2025-10-25 20:13:37 +0000 UTC View PostEdward's eyes widened at the question, disbelief washing over his face.
"My lord, you're saying I can become a wizard, using magic like you?"
As the castle's steward, Edward had witnessed countless magical wonders. Moving portraits, shifting staircases, fire salamanders dancing in fireplace flames, patrolling armor suits. The...
2025-10-25 20:13:32 +0000 UTC View PostThe caller was the president of the World Economic News Agency, "Big News" Morgans.
The News King, who thrived on chaos, had undisguised excitement in his voice. "The two captains of the Giant Warrior Pirates, Dorry and Brogy, are your friends, right?"
Kai's eyes narrowed slightly, though his face remained calm. "I s...
2025-10-25 20:13:28 +0000 UTC View PostSilas hadn't expected to encounter Ivan here, one of his former crewmates. The White Wolf Pirates had already dominated the New World. Given their current reach, tracking down veteran crew members should have been simple.
Yet the White Wolf Pirates' veteran crew had dwindled to just a handful on Sphinx Island. Since the fish-man Dean,...
2025-10-25 20:13:22 +0000 UTC View Post"He's awake! The Tsuchikage is awake!"
The moment Ōnoki opened his eyes, he heard his granddaughter Kurotsuchi's voice. His memories came flooding back as he recalled what had happened earlier. The old man immediately tried to leap from the bed, ready to enter combat mode.
Crack.
"Ah—my back."
... 2025-10-25 20:13:18 +0000 UTC View Post"Oh, where's your Sage of Six Paths now, old man?!" The instant Sawada landed, he formed hand seals. "Multiple Shadow Clone Jutsu!"
Countless figures exploded from the smoke, scattering in all directions. As they encircled the Four-Tails, Sawada launched himself onto the massive creature's he...
2025-10-25 20:13:13 +0000 UTC View PostIndigo League - Grass Venue - Fourth Round
Seeing the timing was right, Red immediately used Teleport to extract Gary from the Rock venue, bringing him and Ash's group to the Grass venue to watch Ash's upcoming fourth-round match.
"The fourth-round match at the Grass venue has begun! On the green side, c...
2025-10-25 20:13:09 +0000 UTC View Post"Gandalf, that fellow... sometimes it feels like you can see him everywhere. Like you're in a tavern ordering a mug of ale, and when you set down your cup, he's suddenly sitting across from you."
"But other times, you can't find him anywhere, no matter how hard you look."
"Sigh, wizards..."
Pat.
While complaining...
2025-10-25 20:12:24 +0000 UTC View PostThe mirror was crystal clear, set in a golden frame. Small and exquisitely crafted.
But why would Kael send him a small mirror? Bilbo frowned, turning it over in his hands.
As he brought the mirror close to examine it, a cartoon yellow baby dragon appeared on the surface.
"Hello, Master, please bind your identity and...
2025-10-25 20:12:19 +0000 UTC View PostThe sightseeing tour of Shandora quickly came to an end. After all, besides gold and the Poneglyph, this lost city truly had nothing more worth exploring.
With typical pirate honor, Kai let each of his companions choose some favorite golden ornaments or small golden crafts as souvenirs before the group departed from the C...
2025-10-25 20:12:14 +0000 UTC View PostThe White Wolf Alliance was a trade coalition centered around the White Wolf Pirates, founded jointly by the Eleven Nations Alliance, Elbaf, Fish-Man Island, Sphinx, and numerous other nations.
The alliance's purpose wasn't to oppose war, but to foster mutual exchange. More importantly, it established ...
2025-10-25 20:12:10 +0000 UTC View PostŌnoki, being hurled toward the ground by Naruto, didn't panic. At this speed, using Dust Release to sever the Adamantine Sealing Chains was impossible. The chains also restricted chakra flow, severely limiting his options. Simple techniques were all he could manage.
That's all I need.
"Earth Release: Swamp o...
2025-10-25 20:12:05 +0000 UTC View Post"ROAR!!!"
After being lifted high by Sawada once again, Rōshi let out a furious roar.
Sawada felt the tail he was gripping suddenly retract. Rōshi's entire body crashed heavily onto the ground, and dust flew everywhere.
"ROAR!" Another angry roar rang out, directly shaking the s...
2025-10-25 20:12:01 +0000 UTC View PostAfter Yoshiki hesitated without commanding Hitmonlee to attack, Gary decided to seize the initiative.
"Nidoking, use Thunderbolt!" Gary commanded.
Nidoking released a thunderous roar that echoed throughout the Rock venue. High-voltage electricity erupted from its body, transforming into a lightning serpent that st...
2025-10-25 20:11:55 +0000 UTC View Post"Per your instructions, young master, we're at two million volts today. You'll need to endure for the usual 2 minutes."
Inside the training room, Roy stripped off his shirt in one smooth motion, revealing lean, sculpted muscles.
Luke held the electric baton as he reported, sneaking careful glances. He coul...
2025-10-25 14:36:03 +0000 UTC View PostAfter three in the afternoon, Hogwarts settled into a lazy weekend mood. For the young wizards, Fridays felt even better than Saturdays or Sundays. On this day, they could forget about homework and truly enjoy some rare free time.
Walking all the way from the greenhouse, Shawn's robe hem still carried dewdrops from after the rain. He l...
2025-10-25 14:35:56 +0000 UTC View Post"Weasley!"
Malfoy's furious shout echoed through the Great Hall, drawing dozens of eyes toward them.
Malfoy clenched the mechanical frog so tightly it started to creak. Ron felt a twinge of guilt. He might not like Malfoy, but this time, Malfoy really hadn't done anything wrong.
Ron looked at the mushroom slices and mil...
2025-10-25 14:35:52 +0000 UTC View PostKastro felt wretched and panicked. His limbs were heavy, and his vision blurred as blood loss sapped his strength. He ran for his life, his face smeared with dirt and drawn with exhaustion.
The madman chased him relentlessly. Each attack left a new wound. Kastro had no ide...
2025-10-25 14:35:47 +0000 UTC View Post"You've already done very well." Shawn shared his Yorkshire pudding with Justin. He thought sweets would make the other feel better. "Professor Snape is a fool." He said softly.
"Don't be sad, Hermione. Want some pudding?" Shawn really liked Yorkshire pudding. This came from that old lady who liked to donate supplies to the orphanage....
2025-10-25 14:35:43 +0000 UTC View Post"Hey, Leo, is that a letter from your family?"
Harry looked up, curious. Most students had gotten letters from home, but he never had. The only times he got mail were when Hagrid sent an owl inviting him over.
Leonardo shook his head. "No, this is from Newt Scamander."
Their part of ...
2025-10-25 14:35:40 +0000 UTC View PostThis was infuriating! Was this kid made of stone? Nothing got through to him.
Biscuit took a deep breath to calm herself. She reached into her bag, pulled out a small booklet, and pushed it across the table.
Roy picked it up and glanced at it. The notebook looked worn, but unlike his great-great-grandfather'...
2025-10-25 14:35:33 +0000 UTC View PostA light rain fell over Scotland, and the sound of raindrops echoed throughout Hogwarts Castle. Water collected on the stained glass windows, eventually running down in small streams that soaked into the ancient, fertile earth.
Madam Pince, the librarian, never let Shawn borrow more books than allowed, no matter how reliable he was. Unless he ...
2025-10-25 14:35:30 +0000 UTC View PostIn the Charms classroom, Professor Flitwick stood atop a stack of books, his squeaky voice ringing out. "In this lesson, we'll be learning the Levitation Charm. The incantation is Wing-GAR-dium Lev-i-O-sa (Wingardium Leviosa). It's a swish and flick. You must not mispronounce the spell, otherwise..."
Hermio...
2025-10-25 14:35:26 +0000 UTC View PostIn the Headmaster's office, Leonardo and Dumbledore both drank tea, neither speaking. They'd just discussed so much, constantly casting magic. Both were a bit tired.
Leo waved his wand to transform the small hoe back to its original form, picking it up to put in his pocket.
Seeing this, Dumbled...
2025-10-24 18:42:14 +0000 UTC View PostThe Headmaster's office fell silent for a moment. Leonardo's answer made Dumbledore nod gently.
"You're a dedicated student, Leonardo. By the way, have you encountered any learning problems recently?"
Leo thought about it. What he'd mainly been studying recently was Transfiguration—specif...
2025-10-24 18:41:33 +0000 UTC View Post