Central City Trilogy: Wishes - chapter 3 The Utilitarian’s Moral Obligation - 3.1
"Do utilitarians dream of being the lone soul tied to the other track of the trolley?" As a gazelle, being a herbivore has always given me a significant edge in my line of work. I am the industry's top expert in bombs and...
Central City Trilogy: Wishes - chapter 3 The Utilitarian’s Moral Obligation - 3.7
The audience roared in fervor—a frenzied mob drawn by the spectacle of heavyweight brown bears engaging in no-holds-barred brawls, indulging their bloodlust in unrestrained violence. “Another KO! A perfect takedown!” The crowd's...
Central City Trilogy: Wishes - chapter 3 The Utilitarian’s Moral Obligation - 3.6
"So this is what they call a high-class private room, huh," Ayaan remarked, seemingly moved by the experience. He, Hoshikaze, and I were sitting together in a private suite, and after I introduced them to each other, Ayaan spoke his thoughts. "I...
Central City Trilogy: Wishes - chapter 3 The Utilitarian’s Moral Obligation - 3.5
“Haruo, would you like to team up with me?” Ayaan approached me during the general biology lab session in the morning. “Oh, sure, no problem.” I had no reason to refuse. Still, given his friendly and sociable nature, always eager to interact...
The Storm Wolf: Gathering Clouds - chapter 2 Tower- 2.5
My ears were still burning, and my tail, tightly curled between my legs, showed no signs of relaxing. My hand occasionally drifted unconsciously to the fur on my neck, but as soon as I noticed, I’d lower it, focusing solely on taking the shortest route...
The Storm Wolf: Gathering Clouds - chapter 2 Tower- 2.4
I opened my eyes, taking a moment to stare at the pure white ceiling, trying to calm my thoughts. So this is how one leaves Tel'aran'rhiod? Was there any reality in the previous dream? I wondered if there was another Snow who shared the same...
The Storm Wolf: Gathering Clouds - chapter 2 Tower- 2.3
When I found myself standing in front of the towering gate, I felt so frustrated that I nearly wanted to slam my head into the intricate carvings on its massive structure. What else could I have expected? I hadn't taken my blue capsule—one of...
The Storm Wolf: Gathering Clouds - chapter 2 Tower- 2.2
Some clear, sharp sounds woke me up. For the first time in my life, I truly understood what it meant for eyelids to be so heavy that they simply couldn't open. I tried to summon my willpower, commanding my limbs to move despite being utterly...
The Storm Wolf: Gathering Clouds - chapter 2 Tower- 2.1
Tower: Sudden changes, disasters, accidents essentially, something like that. I was floating in that empty space. Ah, I blacked out on the bed yesterday without taking the blue capsule. I scratched my head in...
The Storm Wolf: Gathering Clouds - Snowflakes
Snowflakes: It is said that no two snowflakes are alike. Has anyone ever actually tried to find a match? A full hundred million particles of adamantine moved at my will, sweeping through the entire room like a raging...
The Storm Wolf: Gathering Clouds - chapter 1 Magician- 1.2
When I placed the heavy iron bucket on the floor of the dormitory, the dull clang seemed to distract Tadao. Muttering a curse under his breath, the red deer gathered the scattered water droplets into one place. “Hey,” I greeted softly, hoping...
The Storm Wolf: Gathering Clouds - chapter 1 Magician- 1.1
Magician: Connection, Power, Communication, and... I've begun to grow accustomed to the salty scent carried by the gentle sea breeze. Licking my nose, I can almost taste the warmth the rising sun spreads across the distant sea,...