Unexpectedly for Matthew.
When his "body" touched the chest of the hawk-faced man, the latter seemed to vanish, effortlessly allowing him to pass through!
"Stop!"
The hawk-faced man roared in anger.
His unusually large palms reached out to grab Matthew.
With a thought, Matthew suddenly flew at a...
2024-01-07 01:34:04 +0000 UTC View PostMargaret's news was shocking.
On one hand, Matthew was surprised by her formidable combat prowess, truly holding her ground against a genuine legend despite being only at the fifth rank. On the other, he admired her stubbornness.
In theory, considering Margaret's displayed magical abilities, escaping shou...
2024-01-07 01:33:50 +0000 UTC View Post"Do you know me?"
Matthew looked cautiously at Viscount Van.
This guy gave Matthew a strange feeling. He was completely cloaked, merging seamlessly with the night.
He was clearly standing right there.
But if you didn't pay close attention, you'd overlook his presence.
It wasn't just a matter of p...
2024-01-07 01:33:41 +0000 UTC View PostMatthew had just stepped into the Lord's hall when he heard Rhaegar boasting loudly about his "near-death experience" in the infernal journey.
Hearing his energetic voice, Matthew felt reassured.
Apart from Rhaegar and Zeller, the office also housed Dulin and Asma, two worn-out knights, in stark contrast to Rhaegar's vigor.
... 2024-01-07 01:33:10 +0000 UTC View PostIn the southern part of the royal capital, within a secluded valley, hundreds of formally trained wizards skilled in elemental studies joined forces overnight. They used magic-infused mud to create an incredibly neat runway stretching for three kilometers!
At the end of this runway stood a massive fighter aircraft, slee...
2024-01-07 00:25:01 +0000 UTC View PostWithin the capital, rumors about the great earthquake being the wrath of the gods quickly escalated, reaching even the ears of the parliament members.
The wizards engrossed in their studies naturally scoffed at this rumor. Earthquakes, though uncommon, had nothing to do with that pseudo-dei...
2024-01-07 00:24:51 +0000 UTC View Post"Lord Lynn, if these two new elements are so dangerous, why didn't you mention it earlier?" Sanchez couldn't help but ask with a tinge of complaint in his tone.
"I believe hastily defining a new element without rigorous experimental verification is highly inappropriate behavior," Lynn shrugged. If he had claimed the Dem...
2024-01-07 00:24:42 +0000 UTC View PostThe second one is the reactor neutron source, as the name suggests, utilizing nuclear fission reactors to produce a large number of neutrons.
But if he could get hold of a nuclear reactor now, there wouldn't be any need to worry about igniting a nuclear explosion! So, this method can be excluded!...
2024-01-07 00:24:31 +0000 UTC View PostLynn's orbital elemental model quickly won over the wizards present. Without saying much, its theoretical perfection surpassed other doctrines by a large margin!
The vastness of galactic orbits and the minute structures of atoms showed astonishing similarities. It was a unique magical romance. Arad even sp...
2024-01-07 00:24:22 +0000 UTC View PostThe competitions of the Olympics officially commenced from the second day onwards. Unlike the tightly scheduled modern Olympics, due to the limited number of events and participants, the schedule was quite relaxed. For instance, on the first day at the main stadium, only the heats for the 100 meters and 200 meters were scheduled.
As all athletes were self...
2024-01-06 03:04:07 +0000 UTC View PostIn fact, many of the measures Joseph mentioned had already been implemented. Various entertainment industries, various competitions—from the "Paris Rose" competition involving women from various nightclubs to the globally influential "Prometheus Award." Various sports activities, such as tennis matches across Paris neighborhoods, were already u...
2024-01-06 03:04:02 +0000 UTC View Post"What reactionary rulers? We are the most enlightened rulers," Lucien said.
"Then we must be even better at using these two tools," Joseph replied.
"Joseph, don't mind these fools, let's continue our previous topic," Napoleon said.
"Between these two methods, the use of forc...
2024-01-06 03:03:55 +0000 UTC View Post"Napoleon, I ask you, what's the most crucial issue in the revolution?" Joseph suddenly inquired.
"Of course, it's figuring out who our friends and enemies are, isn't it? That's one of your less foolish questions," Napoleon replied. "The key to determining who stands with us and who opposes us lies in where...
2024-01-06 03:03:48 +0000 UTC View Post"Unexpected funds?" Talleyrand inquired.
"Yes, indeed. Originally, it was meant to be the eleventh tax devoted to the Holy See. However, for now, we've temporarily intercepted these funds. At least until the issue is resolved, the control of this money lies in our hands," replied Metternich. "I remember you...
2024-01-06 03:03:35 +0000 UTC View PostThe emergence of the song "Frontline Eradication" was initially for DDD's defense, but on the night of the decisive battle, it deified the name Nie Fei.
It brought Nie Fei not just popularity but a massive fan base both domestically and internationally. Some went crazy over this song, others were enchanted by him, and there were those insta...
2024-01-05 22:14:48 +0000 UTC View Post"What are you still thinking about Nie Fei for? It's been ages since the semi-finals, and Nie Fei's popularity keeps skyrocketing. It's not just about his rising fame; have you even thought about where the three of you stand now? Nie Fei's brilliance doesn't benefit any of you!" Xiang Xianmin wore a disappointed look, as if iron couldn...
2024-01-05 22:14:34 +0000 UTC View PostNo one in Galaxy showed the slightest jealousy or displeasure on their faces. Along with the sudden thunderous applause at the scene, they happily clapped for themselves, applauding the opponent who thoroughly impressed them tonight, Nie Fei, and also for Galaxy, which had never given up chasing and running.
Nie Jia didn't react ...
2024-01-05 22:14:09 +0000 UTC View PostThe atmosphere on-site had become uncontrollable. The roaring cheers of thousands echoed incessantly, yet they didn't affect the person performing on stage. His voice exploded throughout the theater; the million-dollar sound system flawlessly reproduced his singing, almost stunning the audience in the front rows.
On the judging p...
2024-01-05 22:13:54 +0000 UTC View PostThe conversation officially shifted to the competition, igniting the long-accumulated dissatisfaction of the Galaxy fan group. There had been significant controversy over DDD's overall performance in the semifinals. While it was a team event, Nie Fei's individual performance might have raised DDD's average score. However, there were un...
2024-01-05 22:13:31 +0000 UTC View PostEven when the situation escalated to its peak, Nie Jia didn't step forward to face the press, and his social media remained silent, merely sharing the official announcements of the program. It seemed like he had no interest in getting involved with Shi Yan and Xie Yihang's affair. Nie Kaiyi, on her end, only focused on the finals in her social me...
2024-01-02 21:50:20 +0000 UTC View PostNie Jia dozed off for a few more minutes, then sluggishly got up, stepping into the morning light flooding the room.
The faint scent of milk lingered in the kitchen. Shi Si was making an egg pancake for Nie Jia while the secretary stood at the kitchen entrance, loudly briefing on work matters. When Nie Jia emerged, they promptly ...
2024-01-02 21:50:00 +0000 UTC View PostThat night, talent agent Xiang Xianmin tried calling Chen Tian, but his phone seemed on the verge of shattering as no one picked up. He couldn't find Chen Tian at home either. Worse, someone had changed Chen Tian's Weibo password. Despite questioning Chen Tian's assistants one by one, Xiang Xianmin couldn't get any answers. He couldn't...
2024-01-02 21:49:45 +0000 UTC View PostAfter posting this Weibo, Chen Tian shut off his phone. His eyes were bloodshot, carrying a sense of disappointment and dejection. He tossed his phone aside and then turned off the TV. He got up, grabbed a bottle of vodka from the liquor cabinet, and poured himself a full glass in silence.
This Weibo post quickly sparked heated d...
2024-01-02 21:49:34 +0000 UTC View PostNie Jia, on the other hand, was more laid-back, not even practicing his song before the finals. He stayed at home every day, entertaining himself, while Shi Si shifted his workspace to accompany him.
Finally, on Saturday night, the semifinals officially aired.
The show was simulcast on television and the TV station's offici...
2024-01-02 21:49:20 +0000 UTC View PostThe Russian ambassador, Peter, and the French Foreign Minister, Talleyrand, were old friends.
In general, the term "old friends" typically implies shared experiences—such as studying together, fighting side by side, going through hardships, or even profiting together.
Talleyrand hailed from a Catholic theological background, while Peter was Or...
2024-01-02 01:56:28 +0000 UTC View PostFollowing their discussions, the Turks and the French reached formal agreements on specific issues. However, the crucial part remained an unwritten gentlemen's agreement.
The first implementation was the training of the Turkish army.
Sending the Turkish army to train in France was a grand move, impossible to ke...
2024-01-02 01:56:18 +0000 UTC View Post"What's the matter?" Belladonna blinked awake, asking.
"You should propose to me soon. I'll pretend to disagree at first, and then reluctantly agree when you propose again," Pauline stated earnestly.
"Huh?" Belladonna was taken aback. In theory, marrying a Bonaparte in today's France would be an absolute jackpot, po...
2024-01-02 01:55:49 +0000 UTC View PostWhile Joseph laid out conditions for Pauline, Sultan Selim III of Turkey summoned the French envoy, Saint-Mérand, once again.
This time, Sultan Selim III didn't receive Saint-Mérand in the opulent Topkapi Palace. Instead, he invited him to a royal estate on the outskirts for a hunting excursion.
Sultan Selim III ro...
2024-01-02 01:55:24 +0000 UTC View Post"Mr. Ambassador, what do you mean by 'win-win'?" Sultan Selim III asked with great interest. Clearly, being distant from France, his understanding of 'win-win' was rooted in the era when the French and the still-potent Ottomans fought side by side in Barbary.
"It means you regain substantial control in the Barbary region, gain the righ...
2024-01-02 01:54:57 +0000 UTC View PostXie Yihang's Weibo account followed the other three members of DDD, yet only Nie Fei didn't reciprocate the connection. Despite Nie Fei's past four years of outright verbal jabs at him, there had never been a single repost of his content, presenting an obvious stance of avoiding any association.
Sure, Nie Fei had paid a price for this, labe...
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