A cross-dressing anime, starting with Kaguya-sama: Love Is War.

Every part of the clock tower's structure, every dimension, was under his control.

This feeling is wonderful.

It was as if he himself had transformed into this clock tower, able to feel the breath of every brick and the pulse of every wooden beam.

Under his guidance, the power within his body flowed smoothly and steadily, without the slightest stagnation.

The immense magic power of LV5 provided him with a continuous source of support.

By incorporating a portion of Alphia's pure magic, his control reached a whole new level.

However, just as the restoration work on the clock tower was halfway through, and he was preparing to begin constructing the most complex clockwork mechanism,

An accident occurred.

When he tried to probe those tiny and intricate gear structures with his mental energy to "understand" and "decompose" them.

A sudden, sharp pain exploded from the depths of his mind!

"Well!"

Lynn groaned, his face turning deathly pale instantly.

The object flickered and became extremely unstable.

In the sky, the gear parts that were being shaped also came to a standstill, and even began to show signs of disintegration.

289. It's just that the consumption is a bit high.

"Lynn!"

"Lynn!"

Kaguya and Ryu noticed his unusual behavior immediately and exclaimed in surprise.

Lynn gritted his teeth, forcibly stabilizing his mental strength which was on the verge of collapse.

He knew he couldn't stop.

If we stop now, the entire unfinished clock tower will collapse again due to the loss of energy support, causing unpredictable consequences.

But the stinging pain gnawed at his mind like a maggot clinging to his bone.

Frilian's warning resurfaced in his mind.

Just now, while trying to understand those intricate mechanical structures, he unconsciously touched upon a deeper level of the "705U.COM" law of "creation".

His ability is attempting to analyze and replicate the "principles of mechanical gimmicks".

This goes beyond the scope of simply "material reconstruction".

This is a violation of the "rules"!

The price to pay followed.

Lynn felt his consciousness being pulled by an invisible force, as if a small piece of him was about to be erased from the world.

Just when he was about to give up.

Suddenly, a cool and gentle energy slowly flowed into his back.

That energy, carrying a serene and sacred aura, instantly calmed the frenzy and stinging in his mind.

Lynn was taken aback; he knew who it was without even turning around.

It's Chun Ji.

That cool energy was Haruhime's healing magic.

Although it couldn't eradicate Lynn's problems at the level of his soul, it greatly alleviated his pain and gave him a precious chance to catch his breath.

"Thank you, Chun-hime."

Lynn's voice was somewhat hoarse.

"Lord Lynn... are you alright?"

Chunji's voice was choked with sobs, and her small hand was pressed against Lynn's back, where she could clearly feel his stiffness and trembling.

"It's OK."

Lynn took a deep breath and forcibly suppressed the feeling of being pulled.

He abandoned the analysis of the intricate mechanical structure and instead used a more "clumsy" method.

Instead of trying to "understand" why the gears turn, he simply "replicated" their original shape and material.

Sure enough, the stinging sensation in my brain immediately lessened considerably.

The golden beam of light stabilized again.

The parts in the sky began to coalesce and take shape once again.

Under everyone's tense gaze, the restoration of the clock tower continued.

As the last pointer was securely installed on the enormous clock face, the golden light receded like a tide.

A brand new clock tower, even more magnificent than the original, stood perfectly intact in the central square.

Sunlight shone on the weathervane at the top of the clock tower, reflecting a dazzling light.

"Boom-"

"Boom-"

"Boom-"

The melodious and resonant sound of the bells, after many days, once again echoed throughout the entire Yulari.

The tolling of the bell seemed to be announcing something to everyone.

This city is still alive.

This city is being reborn.

After a brief silence, the entire central square erupted in thunderous cheers and applause.

People hugged, cried, and shouted Lynn's name.

"Hero! Hero!"

"Lynn! Lynn!"

The sound waves rose higher and higher, almost lifting the sky.

Lynn stood under the clock tower, listening to the cheers around her, but her face didn't show much joy.

Are you alright?

Ryu walked to his side and handed him a wet towel....

"It's alright, it's just that it's quite taxing."

Lynn took the towel and wiped the sweat from her forehead.

He didn't mention the danger that had just occurred, not wanting to worry them.

"Let's go, we should go back."

Alexandra pushed through the crowd, shielding Lynn in front of her, and shouted loudly to the surrounding citizens.

"Make way! Let the hero go back and rest! He's exhausted!"

Escorted by the girls, Lynn somewhat embarrassedly "escaped" back to her post.

The legend of "Hero Lynn repairing the central clock tower in a single day" spread to every corner of the city faster than a plague.

This time, no one questioned it anymore.

Because the clock tower that started ringing again is the most irrefutable evidence.

The Astrea Familia enjoyed a rare day of peace and quiet at their residence.

Arisha, citing the need for "absolute rest" for heroes, politely declined all visitors with a sturdy door, including several messengers sent by the gods.

Lynn was indeed exhausted.

The mental energy he expended in repairing the clock tower was far greater than he showed.

4.0 Especially the final, soul-piercing pain, although temporarily suppressed by Haruhime's healing magic, left behind a trace of indescribable aftereffects.

He slept in his room all afternoon, attempting to recover in this most primitive way.

However, as dusk fell, an uninvited visitor successfully broke through Alexandra's defenses.

"Hey, little girls of the Astrea Familia, how are you feeling today?"

Accompanied by a light whistle, Hermes, with orange hair and wearing his signature feathered hat, slipped into the courtyard like a gust of wind.

290. The New Magic Item Shop

"Hermes!" Alexie immediately became alert, her hand on the hilt of her sword. "How did you get in?"

“I have a brilliant plan.” Hermes winked playfully, bypassed the girls who looked like they were facing a formidable enemy, and went straight to Lynn’s door, knocking lightly.

“Brother Lynn, I know you’re awake. Stop pretending to be asleep, I have important information to share with you.”

There was a moment of silence in the room, followed by Lynn's tired voice.

"Come in."

Hermes pushed open the door and entered, and Alexandra and Ryu immediately followed, standing on either side of Lynn's bed like two guardians.

"Don't be so nervous." Hermes raised his hands in a gesture of surrender, then pulled up a chair and sat down.

"I've come here with a very interesting message that I think you'll find interesting."

"Speak." Lynn leaned against the headboard, looking listless.

"Yulari recently opened a new magical item shop," Hermes said in a low voice, a mysterious smile on his face.

“What’s so strange about that?” Alexandra scoffed.

“The shopkeeper is the strange one,” Hermes said, holding up a finger. “According to my intelligence network, that shopkeeper is probably quite interesting.”

Hermes spread his hands. "The shopkeeper seemed to be an undead, but she didn't have any evil aura. On the contrary... how should I put it, she was a bit dull. Her shop only sold some useless little gadgets, such as 'self-heating hand warmers' or 'alarm clocks that can make bird calls,' and never sold anything offensive."

“Moreover,” Hermes paused, his expression becoming even more amused, “she knows absolutely nothing about the magical system of our time. She has no idea what divine grace or incantations are. The only thing she’s interested in is that so-called ‘ancient magic’ buried in old books.”

After Hermes finished speaking, he looked at Lynn expectantly, hoping to see a shocked expression on his face.

However, Lynn's reaction exceeded his expectations.

Upon hearing about "ancient magic" and "utterly ignorant of modern magic," Lynn's previously weary pupils suddenly contracted.

An absurd yet highly probable idea exploded in his mind.

Traveler!

Another time traveler!

"Where is that shop?" Lynn's voice carried a hint of urgency for the first time.

Hermes paused for a moment, then laughed even more heartily.

“I knew you’d be interested. It’s on a corner of West Street, and the shop is called ‘Wiz’s Magical Items Shop’.”

He stood up and placed a piece of paper with a simple map drawn on it on the table.

"Alright, the information delivered. In exchange, don't forget me if you make any interesting discoveries next time."

Hermes whistled and once again vanished like a gust of wind.

Inside the room, only Lynn, lost in thought, and the girls looking at each other were left.

“Lynn, you…” Alexie noticed the intense emotional fluctuations in Lynn.

"I have to go check on it." Lynn threw back the covers and stood up.

The fatigue from repairing the clock tower seemed to vanish, replaced by an irrepressible excitement and a desire to explore.

"No! You're not fully recovered yet!" Kaguya immediately objected.

“I’m fine.” Lynn shook his head. His movements were steady, not at all like a patient who needed to rest.

“Then we’ll go with you!” Alexandra said immediately.

“No, this time, I’ll go myself.” Lynn’s tone left no room for refusal.