Appearing before Kaguya was a girl with a stunning figure. She had golden hair cascading down her shoulders, slender and taut eyebrows, vibrant golden eyes, and an oval face that exuded a sense of heroic spirit. Her tall and curvaceous figure, especially her prominent chest, stood out even among those Kaguya had encountered.
She was none other than Leone, the first member of the Night Rai...
2024-08-16 09:03:34 +0000 UTC View PostAs Kaguya watched the figure of Esdeath slowly disappear into the distance, her brows furrowed slightly. She had initially thought that Esdeath was sent by Minister Honest to deal with her. However, Esdeath's actions seemed more directed at Night Raid than at herself. Could there be some hidden plot?
Kaguya considered chasing after her to get a clear answer, but she ultimately decided aga...
2024-08-16 09:02:19 +0000 UTC View PostA cold wind howled through the air, carrying a chill as it swept up the long-dead weeds scattered across the ground. The official highway, built under the authority of the Empire, was desolate and devoid of any signs of life.
Along the road lay discarded clothing, toys, broken carriages beyond repair, animal skeletons, and even human corpses that had long since decayed...
That was u...
2024-08-16 09:00:35 +0000 UTC View PostAfter settling affairs in the Toaru Majutsu no Index world, Selene left behind a doppelgänger. While this substitute's strength couldn't match that of her true self—likely struggling even against Accelerator—it should be sufficient for self-defense and guarding the estate, thanks to the virtually invincible phasing ability.
Then, through a spatial jump, crossing the vas...
2024-08-16 09:00:09 +0000 UTC View PostMain Mission:
Gain control of the world.
Advance the level of civilization.
Side Missions:
Secure a territory (depending on the situation and timing, this could be an empire, a legion, or something else).
Establish an industrial base.
Develop productivity.
Join an official faction or rebel to establish your own....
As Selene filled out the informa...
2024-08-16 08:59:34 +0000 UTC View Post"Turns out my front-row neighbors are Yukinoshita-san and Yuigahama-san. I'll be counting on you both when the teacher asks questions during class," Megumi Kato said with a smile.
Although she had a subtle presence, she wasn't shy.
"Hehe, actually, I'll be relying on you, Izumi-san and Kato-san, because I tend to doze off during class. But it's only occasionally, occasionally! Most ...
2024-08-15 15:27:49 +0000 UTC View PostMegumi Kato's self-introduction was brief, and then it was Izumi Kotomi's turn.
A self-introduction at school... I'm really not good at this, Kotomi thought to herself with a bit of reluctance.
[Don't worry, Host. When you stand up, just follow my prompts, and you'll deliver a perfect self-introduction,] the God-Level Heroine System suddenly chimed in.
"Really? System, this is...
2024-08-15 10:37:58 +0000 UTC View PostYukinoshita Yukino and Yui Yuigahama sat together, or rather, it seemed more like Yukinoshita Yukino found sitting next to the dozing Yui Yuigahama more conducive to quietly reading her book.
"The two girls sitting together are really pretty. Izumi-san, do you prefer the cold beauty with black hair, or the girl with light peach-colored hair who's dozing off?" asked Megumi Kato, sitting be...
2024-08-15 10:22:41 +0000 UTC View Post"It's her..."
Izumi Kotomi couldn't help but murmur, even though she had anticipated that she would eventually encounter Shizuka Hiratsuka after coming to Sobu High School.
However, not only would she be meeting her soon, but Shizuka Hiratsuka was also her homeroom teacher.
Could it be...
With that thought in mind, Kotomi looked back at the list of students in Class 1-F ...
2024-08-15 10:22:02 +0000 UTC View Post"Whose hat is this?"
Izumi Kotomi held the white beret in her hand, looking around. For some reason, the hat seemed familiar.
At that moment, a light, almost imperceptible voice came from behind her, "Excuse me, did the hat hit you? It was sitting on my head just fine, but then the wind blew it off."
The light and somewhat faint voice sent a small shock through Kotomi. She tur...
2024-08-15 10:21:28 +0000 UTC View PostAfter putting on the Sobu High School uniform, Izumi Kotomi admired her reflection in the mirror.
The uniform consisted of a dark-colored blazer with two silver buttons and silver trim accents. Beneath it was a white blouse that gracefully outlined her slender, curvaceous figure, accompanied by a red ribbon at the collar. The bottom half was a blue pleated skirt.
Sobu High School ha...
2024-08-15 10:20:43 +0000 UTC View Post"You're back?" Izumi Akina asked as she noticed Kotomi returning, not inquiring about what she had done in Tokyo.
"Yeah, Mom, when's dinner? I'm starving."
"Once I finish preparing the hot pot broth, we can start eating. Your dad doesn't have to work overtime today, so he should be home soon. He called earlier and mentioned he bought strawberry cakes for you and Aimi, your favorite ...
2024-08-15 10:19:41 +0000 UTC View Post"Arifureta (Group Leader)): I didn't expect this from you, Eriri."
"Arche Eeb Rile Furt: Now I see."
"Asuna: Actually, in a couple of years, my bust will also be quite big..."
"Flower Hashira: How did it turn out like this?"
"Kashiwagi Eri: Stop, hold it right there! Why are all of you so experienced at this?"
...
The Haltina Sea of Trees is perpetually shrou...
2024-08-15 08:06:17 +0000 UTC View PostAfter rescuing the beastman children from the dungeon and arriving at the Haltina Sea of Trees, Eriri and Arifureta had only spent a few minutes in total, so they hadn't had a chance to converse with the children.
Most of these beastman children were girls, possibly because girls were considered more valuable.
During their captivity, the children likely endured harsh conditions, as ...
2024-08-15 08:05:44 +0000 UTC View Post"Flower Hashira: Those human traffickers deserved their fate."
"Arche Eeb Rile Furt: Indeed. But Eriri's power is a bit terrifying; she can control people without them even realizing it."
"Kashiwagi Eri: It's not that impressive. It's mainly because they were too weak. If they were stronger, they might have been able to resist my control."
"Chika Fujiwara: Um... if I may ask, ...
2024-08-15 08:05:07 +0000 UTC View PostOn the sea to their east, a dark figure was rapidly swimming toward them.
Moments later, a young female from the Aquatic Dagons, dressed in a blue swimsuit and appearing to be in her early twenties, emerged onto the beach in front of them. She quickly rushed toward where Eriri and the others were standing.
This woman had the same emerald green hair as Myu and a beautiful face that r...
2024-08-15 08:04:40 +0000 UTC View PostAmidst a vast expanse of white snow, a beautiful black-haired girl stood confronting a giant, towering seven or eight stories tall. This girl was none other than Kurome.
Kurome was panting heavily, her delicate face flushed, and beads of sweat were forming on her forehead. She weakly gripped her long sword, using it to support herself on the ground, indicating that she was gradually losin...
2024-08-15 08:03:42 +0000 UTC View PostAt that critical moment, a small black sphere suddenly appeared in front of Kaguya's chest. The black sphere flowed like water, forming a shield that protected her chest in the blink of an eye.
It was Kaguya's Truth-Seeking Ball.
Simultaneously, Esdeath's sharp sword struck the Truth-Seeking Ball with a crisp "clang."
Esdeath was momentarily stunned; she had not expected her s...
2024-08-15 08:03:14 +0000 UTC View PostKaguya was currently darting through a dense forest, moving like a swift and graceful dragon. Her steps were light but swift, her speed ghostly and elusive. Suddenly, Kaguya halted, listening intently. She thought she had just heard something in the distance, a deep and hurried sound, but now, after stopping, she could no longer hear it.
Was it just her imagination?
Kaguya furrowed ...
2024-08-15 08:02:42 +0000 UTC View Post"Ah, Boss, you're finally here." At that moment, Aoki Yoichi was on duty in the office of the first factory. He wasn't surprised to see Selene, since she had already notified him of her arrival beforehand.
"Of course, you said the tasks I gave you were completed, so I had to come and check."
"Mission accomplished," Aoki Yoichi said with a smile. "As per your instructions, in additio...
2024-08-15 08:01:15 +0000 UTC View Post"Why are you leaving?" Misaka Mikoto asked, puzzled by Selene's departure. Now that Saten was recovered and had broken through the limitations of being a Level 0, wasn't it time to celebrate? Why leave now...
"Yeah, Selene-senpai, do you have something to do?"
"I already said, I have things to take care of, and I can't really explain the details to you..." Seeing the group's relucta...
2024-08-15 08:00:25 +0000 UTC View PostSword Art Online successfully signed with Dengeki Bunko, and Kotomi Izumi was in an extremely light and happy mood. Completing the contract meant that her writing career had officially begun.
Thinking about the 860,000 yen in royalties she would soon receive, Kotomi felt like everything was going her way. Even the disappointment of not drawing the character she wanted in
"Is there really nothing you need my help with?" Yukinoshita Haruno asked again, unwilling to give up.
Izumi Kotomi shook her head vigorously, her innocent and naive expression showing her confusion about why Haruno was so insistent. Haruno couldn't figure out whether it was her who was out of touch or Kotomi. How could a new author not have any questions for her editor?
Come on...
2024-08-14 18:09:55 +0000 UTC View PostYukinoshita Haruno's inquiries were just a brief interlude. Izumi Kotomi kept her head down, carefully reviewing the contract in her hands. She remained silent, occasionally taking a sip of tea from the cup beside her.
Kotomi was fairly satisfied with the terms Dengeki Bunko offered.
The payment for each volume's manuscript was 3,200 yen per 1,000 characters. With the first volume o...
2024-08-14 18:01:47 +0000 UTC View Post"By the way, I don't know your name yet, sister," Izumi Kotomi asked casually as she filled out the visitor form.
"Eh?"
The receptionist, Saka Sakura, was momentarily stunned. She wasn't sure how to respond or what was going on.
Was she... being chatted up by a little sister?
"I'll be visiting Dengeki Bunko often, so I wanted to get to know you. This way, I won't have to...
2024-08-14 17:52:49 +0000 UTC View Post[Congratulations to the host for successfully unlocking the new skill interface: Calligraphy.]
[Calligraphy Level: 1 (3,000 Fame Points required to level up)]
"Now it takes different amounts of Fame Points to level up calligraphy. It costs 3,000 Fame Points just to go from level 1 to level 2."
Looking at the required Fame Points for leveling up, Kotomi couldn't help but sigh i...
2024-08-14 17:50:41 +0000 UTC View Post"Another delay... I remember when you first bound with me, there was a delay too. Sometimes I wonder if the reason I ended up with a system like the 'God-Level Heroine System' is because of this damn delay. Is your server part of Ubisoft's potato family? Can't you just enhance it a bit…"
As Izumi Kotomi was passionately venting about the frequent delays in the God-Level Heroine System, ...
2024-08-14 17:15:31 +0000 UTC View Post"I'm Izumi Ki. Are you Editor Yukinoshita Haruno from Dengeki Bunko?" Izumi Kotomi asked, confirming the other person's identity.
"Yes, I'm an editor at Dengeki Bunko. I'm calling to discuss the details of Sword Art Online with you."
After confirming that she was indeed speaking to the author of Sword Art Online, Izumi Ki, Haruno didn't waste any time and got ...
2024-08-14 16:58:36 +0000 UTC View Post"Whether in terms of popularity or the quality of the work itself, Sword Art Online is a light novel worth nurturing. Unless something unexpected happens, Sword Art Online is very likely to be among the top three in this competition," one editor remarked.
"No, no, no," Yukinoshita Haruno interjected. "The popularity of Sword Art Online is still st...
2024-08-14 16:28:53 +0000 UTC View PostHiratsuka Yuko spent nearly an hour carefully reading the manuscript on her computer. Yukinoshita Haruno, sitting quietly beside her, didn't interrupt, instead waiting patiently for the editor-in-chief's evaluation of Sword Art Online.
Haruno was slightly surprised, as Hiratsuka was known for her sharp insight when it came to evaluating novels. Normally, it took her less than ten...
2024-08-14 16:09:00 +0000 UTC View Post