Blade of the Goddess - Chapter 172 - 173

In the wake of the Battle of Katze Plains, the banner of Ainz Ooal Gown flies proudly over the city of E-Rantel. The Sorcerous Kingdom has entered the world’s stage to the clamour of death and devastation; the surrounding nations fearfully prepare even as they reel from its calamitous debut. Within the borders of the newly annexed realm, its Human subjects cower in their homes as the Undead openly walk the streets and stalk the lands. Yet, when a destitute noble finds herself under the auspices of an unlikely benefactor, events are set into motion that will resound over the world for ages to come.A kingdom builder based on the events and setting of Kugane Maruyama’s Overlord. In a fantasy world where beings of matchless power are transmigrated from the arbitrary existence of a game, Valkyrie’s Shadow chronicles the lives of the natives whose reality has been turned upside down by their advent. It is the tale of a nation created by the whims of a supreme sovereign, and his unstoppable servants who each have their own, often twisted, interpretations of their Master’s Will. There is no victory in strength; no miracles wrought from magic that will save them: only the inexorable advance of a new world order where those who secure a place of service within will find themselves turned against the world that they once knew.[Slow buildup. Methodical storytelling with a focus on well-rounded kingdom building and character development.]

Without noticing it, a man called Bill passed away, but then he realized that his life wouldn’t end that way and soon he was reborn as Billy in another world. Billy was already satisfied enough that he retained his memories, but the surprises didn’t end there. He was born with a weird power that granted him the chance to convert mana into experience points and transmit it to all sorts of things.

Things were looking pretty good until he noticed that he was born in an impoverished and rustic village that was facing their imminent extinction in the hands of creatures that he had never heard of before and other tribes that had all sorts of abilities. Before he could learn how even to crawl, Billy had to find a way to help his tribe. Otherwise, they will be annihilated before he can even become strong enough to stand.

Billy’s journey will be much different than he had imagined. Much farther away from Earth than he had originally thought, Billy will have to adapt to a new environment where his tribe is at the bottom of the food chain. Will he be able to grow up safely and try to change things for the better for his new family and friends?

I died in my world… and woke up in someone else’s story.But not as the hero. Not as the villain. Not even as a side character who mattered. I’m… an NPC—a nobody, a background observer, invisible to everyone.At first, I thought I was powerless. But then I discovered something strange: I could leave notes, whisper hints, move objects… small nudges that subtly changed the story. Every tiny action rippled through the plot, shaping outcomes, saving lives, and altering the fate of heroines, heroes, and even villains.The catch? The story is alive. It resists interference. Push too hard, and accidents happen. Plot twists turn against me. Minor disasters loom. The more I try to influence, the more the story fights back.So I play carefully. I study. I manipulate quietly. I watch the heroines, heroes, and overlooked side characters, weaving invisible threads that guide them. I don’t fight. I don’t cheat. I survive—and maybe, just maybe, I can change the story from the shadows.From an unnoticed NPC to the hidden hand behind the world, I’ll prove that even a nobody can rewrite the story.

Ava Sterling, the top supermodel, possesses beauty, wealth, and figure, a true goddess. People who have a crush on her, those who fall in love with her at first sight, could circle the globe!One day, a paparazzi revealed sensational news that supermodel Ava Sterling had a sweet date with Young Master Kingsley, a prominent figure in Miraport, causing an online frenzy!However, just one day later, a self-proclaimed civil affairs bureau employee leaked Ava Sterling's marriage certificate with a man, and upon seeing the man's name, everyone was stunned!It turned out that the man Ava Sterling married was not the gentle and jade-like Young Master Kingsley, but Aurelia's number one figure, Poe Vaughn!Everyone was paralyzed!Women lament, men jump into rivers, refusing to live!“Poe Vaughn! Didn't we agree on a hidden marriage? How could it be exposed!”Ava Sterling barged into the person's conference room, shouting angrily.Facing the stunned gazes in the conference room, the noble and indifferent man lightly said, “Meeting adjourned.”In an instant, all the senior executives scattered like birds and beasts. Ava Sterling, no longer able to suppress her emotions, rushed to the man's side, slamming her hands on the conference table, bending forward with clenched teeth, “Poe Vaughn, you'd better give me a reasonable explanation!”The man looked into her beautiful eyes burning with anger, his gaze deep as an abyss, “Mrs. Vaughn, shouldn't you give your husband a reasonable explanation for having a sweet date with Young Master Kingsley?”