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    • by Cristae Wizards (2) He sensed someone running out of the lecture hall a step too late. The appearance of those who attacked the school in the middle of the capital in broad daylight was… “Huff, huff, Ezra, you bastard! I told you not to add the formula!” “It’s true~ Got some real experimental results~ It’s a success~ Don’t be mad, Dalia~.” “Aaaaagh! When Professor Zebedi comes back, he’ll try to kill us! He told us to reinforce the outer barrier, not break it!” “Hey, what…
    • by Cristae A strange chill ran down his spine. Even with the summer garden cape on, his hands and feet turned cold. But Dione was applauding the singer's passionate performance. Ishiel, only pretending to clap, diligently scanned the audience. The theater was in a frenzy of excitement. Afraid he’d attract unwanted attention by standing out, Cleio awkwardly mimicked applause as he thought. ‘The assassins who attacked Arthur from the east last summer had red eyes, too. Even then, the level reading…
    • by Cristae The Idyll of Albion (3) "To the esteemed Investigative Department of Aser Company" "My name is Cyrus Merchant, and I have operated the directly managed retail store of Aser Company in the city of Parisa for 15 years. Parisa is located in the central region of the Pintos Mountains, at a high altitude and in an area with inconvenient transportation. It is the capital of the Kishion estate and is also the site of the Northeastern Defense Army’s camp. The soil and climate of the estate are…
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      by Cristae From 0 Years Old, Superstar Episode 783 Before the WTV Awards. In actor Lee Sejun’s fan café , a secret project that even Sejun did not know about was underway. The start of that secret project was a single comment left by a “sprout” when the WTV Awards nominees were announced, and the sprouts were enthusiastically saying “Let’s vote hard so Sejun can win!” as they steeled themselves. Even if it’s not for other awards, I wish actor Sejun and Evan Block would receive the Best…
    • by Cristae The Steadfast Gardener (2) Melchior’s hands were covered with gardening gloves stained with soil. ‘Wow, what is this sense of incongruity…’ Melchior, after returning the pruning shears to the tool box, gestured toward a humble wooden bench by the pond. “Sit. This is just the right time.” When he sat down, Kleio could see the roses, with most of their leaves fallen. Up close, the leaves were insect-eaten, the vines yellow and withered, and the flowers were limp. On the outdoor…
    • by Cristae The Place of Friendship (1) Kleio was dragged into endless sleep. It felt as if his mind had overloaded from taking in too much information he couldn’t understand all at once. As night and day alternated without order, 'Jeongjin' saw his mother in a dream. She warned him to dress warmly because it would rain, just as she had in the previous world. His mother was especially good at predicting the weather. There was no need for forecasts. The fishing village people liked her, but kept a…
    • by Cristae The Aser Family's Dinner (1) The source of the irritating sound was revealed. The sword had broken inside its scabbard. The practice sword could not withstand the load of ether. Blood was dried onto the scabbard and hilt, as well as the cuffs and collar of the dress uniform. The stains were so dark, Cleio was surprised he hadn’t noticed immediately. read that Arthur was tired and worn out. His breath was irregular, and there was no strength in the back leaning against the chair. “Hey.…
    • by Cristae The Tristain Knight Order (2) The Tristain duke’s manor was a fortress built atop a mountain cliff. The base and walls of the castle were carved directly out of solid rock. Turrets stood at each corner of the walls, and above them rose spires and watchtowers. Among them, the main keep’s tower, towering as if looking down from above, was particularly imposing. ‘Truly, a natural fortress. They say it held off a horde of monsters a thousand years ago… It’s no wonder such legends exist. To…
    • by Cristae Field Trip (2) As soon as the banquet ended, Cleio hurried back to his room. Fran was already fast asleep under the covers. Cleio, too, lay down on his bed early in the evening. He felt at a loss as to how he could persuade Fran the next day to devise the Tiflaum activation formula and catalyst. His mind spun with all the information he’d learned about mana stones and Tiflaum in class since coming here. Mana stones and Tiflaum shared the trait of being able to retain ether even outside…
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      by Cristae The so-called good fortune of having one's misfortune washed away after traveling through time ultimately did not befall Wen Luan. What skill does driving a bus count as? The White Whale Galaxy has no cars, only flying saucers. Forget about operating systems, even the current writing system is incomprehensible to Wen Luan. The red-haired beauty from the Household Registration Office sadly informed him that the kingdom had no need for the "lost technology" Wen Luan was skilled in, nor were there any…
      BL/Yuri • Fantasy • Romance • bus driver • lost person • vampires • Wen Luan
    • by Cristae ‘The function of the bound item was always amazing, but now that the narrative intervention is rising, it’s even more wondrous.’ Cleio felt both pleased and strangely resentful. Like most Koreans, he had suffered because of English all his life as “Kim Jeongjin.” ‘In college, I thought my eyes would fall out reading papers, and at work, reviewing original texts… How can this be.’ Engulfed in a sense of futility, Cleio stroked his left index finger, which rested on the table,…
    • by Cristae After Hardship Comes Settlement (1) Splash, splash. It was the hot bath he had so desperately wished for inside the dungeon. It took a week for his body to recover enough to bathe, but in the end, as long as you get to Seoul, the route doesn’t matter. “Ah, this feels so good….” Cleio, sitting in the tub, poured fresh water over Behemoth’s back as the cat pawed at the water in front. Behemoth was in many ways not a typical cat, but it was stranger that he liked bathing more than…
    • by Cristae 1891 (2) When Kleio returned to the Asser mansion, completely exhausted, it was already late into the dawn, the sky beginning to brighten. ‘Wow, seriously. There were a lot of old folks there, but everyone’s stamina is insane. They’re not even college freshmen who just turned twenty, but if this was Seoul, they’d have drunk and danced until the first subway. Is that upper-class swag? I must have peasants for ancestors. I couldn’t do that even if I was told to.’ Kleio, shedding his…
    • by Cristae Wizards (1) “That’s enough, Leogunan. Get up.” Fran’s tone had softened considerably. While the two achieved a grand compromise of emotion, Cleio quickly worked his mind. ‘Dione’s words were true.’ Dione, who got along with all the weavers, was also well-informed about the news of working commoners. She had said that since the failed assassination of Melchior, the ‘Flag of the People’ had almost collapsed, but instead, as Robert originally intended, it was transforming…
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      by Cristae Episode 164 It was Amur, who had grown up in the Empire’s roughest lands. He quickly recovered and stood up. “I showed such an embarrassing side… To be startled by a horse’s name.” Amur spoke as he brushed off the dust and straw from his clothes. Come to think of it, even if it was Einrogard, there was no way they had obtained a griffon. It was probably just that the horse’s name was Griffin. It was quite common to name horses after fearsome monsters… “No. It’s a real…
      Fantasy • mtl
    • by Cristae The Steadfast Gardener (1) Kleio just smiled. After giving Behemoth, who was grooming his fur with a shameless face, a tight hug, he checked how much wine was left in the suitcase he had brought from home. There happened to be something good. “Luhra Noble Rot wine goes well with foie gras drizzled with a sauce made from the same wine and honey, doesn’t it, Mr. Mot?” “You naively assume that an enlightened being like this cat would always fall for the same trick!” “What if I…
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      by Cristae Episode 786 of Superstar from Birth —What? The news? At Lee Jiseok’s sudden, “I might be on the news,” Yoon Seong-oh’s surprised voice came through the phone. Sitting in the driver’s seat, Seojun held back his laughter. “Yes. The news.” The way Jiseok hyung playfully emphasized the word made it clear he’d said “news” on purpose. —Uh, hold on, hold on a sec. It was obvious even over the phone that Manager Yoon Seong-oh’s mind was spinning at full speed after…
    • by Cristae Cleio Asser, who registered property at seventeen (1) “No, even without using magic you’re not going to run away….” “Ah, you’re messing up my magic formula, so stay still, will you. ” formula lit up the room, enveloping Cleio and Dione. Behemoth absently watched the magic circle, scratching his belly with his back leg. “Eooooong, nyaek (They’re making a scene as if they’re debating national affairs or something).” Within the magic barrier, Dione shouted with a big,…
    • Chapter 9: I’ve Set My Eyes On You Cover
      by Cristae "… A mecha?" Wen Luan's expression instantly turned peculiar as he couldn't help but scrutinize the knight standing before him once more. His thoughts took an unexpected turn as he pointed at the sleek white flying horse beside them, "Then what about it?" In this era, even mechas had mounts? "It?" The knight turned to look at the flying horse, which promptly lowered its head in response. The next moment, Wen Luan nearly fainted again. "It is part of me," the knight explained. "'Xi'er',…
      Action • Fantasy • Science Fiction • icy plains • raymond gaeton • Wen Luan • Xi'er
    • by Cristae The Opera House Murder Case (1) Aslan was cold and cruel by nature, but he was by no means the type of pleasure killer. Even now, after meeting him in person, that impression hadn’t changed. ‘Judging by his actions during the war in the previous draft, he certainly regarded human life as trivial and didn’t hesitate to be brutal.’ But that was behavior stemming from twisted beliefs, and there was never a single line describing him as someone who derived pleasure from killing…
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