Game of the Monarch - Chapter 1: Life of a Debtor (1)

Ryusuke Higo is just an ordinary boy.Not too handsome, but not too ugly.Not too smart, yet not too stupid.He is what people say is the perfect NPC.However, he has a deep secret that nobody knows. He can see the future.Not too far, of course. Just three to five seconds to the future. It looks like a useless ability, right? Cannot be used to predict anything that can be changed, and cannot be used to help him make money or improve his life. Even Higo himself has thought that way for such a long time.However, one small accident on the football pitch changes everything. By then, he finally realizes the best way to utilize his clairvoyance. To become a goalkeeper!Will he be able to thrive further? Conquer Japan? And what about the world? Follow the story of Higo, the ordinary boy who yearns to become a legend, rising from a novice to become a legend!

“How do you treat ants? Gods will treat you the same!” – Yuan Chenfei.

On this day, Gods finally appeared.
Not for destruction, not for slavery, but just for playing a game…

- Description from Novelupdates

Li De accidentally gets transported into a virtual game that won’t be released for another year. He becomes the vampire's progenitor, an ancient being hiding among humans to learn magic, and gains control of an ancient castle along with 200 bloodline descendants.Though he can still return to Earth temporarily, Li De faces a major challenge: in one year, the game’s public beta will begin, and players will enter the world. As a vampire, he must find a way to grow stronger and prepare his race to survive the impending arrival of these players, who could become a massive threat.This is the story of how a vampire progenitor and his descendants team up with humans to cultivate resources, master magic, and build a thriving community in order to withstand the coming storm.---Tags: Aristocracy, Brainwashing, Elves, Fantasy Creatures, Fantasy World, Game Elements, God Protagonist, Goddesses, Gods, Handsome Male Lead, Interdimensional Travel, Kingdom Building, Loyal Subordinates, Magic, Male Protagonist, Mind Control, Modern Day, Race Change, Shameless Protagonist, Slaves, Vampires, Mages.

In a realm where power is determined by affinities—elemental forces that shape magic, combat, and survival—Ethan is an anomaly. While most people are born with a single affinity, Ethan stands apart, wielding a vast range of abilities granted by a mysterious Ancestral-line System. This unique system taps into the untapped potential of his vampire and dwarven bloodline, unlocking ancestral powers far beyond the norm.At just 18 years old, Ethan's journey begins when he accidentally awakens this system, discovering that he is the heir to a forgotten lineage that blends the strength, resilience, and mysticism of both vampire and dwarven ancestors, a perfect hybrid of both. Though he must awaken and evolve to harness their power. However, the more power he gains, the more he learns about the dark secrets of his lineage—secrets that others would kill to possess.Unlike everyone else, Ethan's affinities are not innate; they are granted by the system based on his bloodline’s ancient heritage. As he levels up, he acquires abilities that no one in the current era has ever seen: the Psychic powers of telekinesis and telepathy from ancient vampire lords, the earth-shaping skills of dwarf warriors, and a host of hidden abilities that challenge the world’s very understanding of magic.But power comes with a price. Ethan quickly finds himself targeted by powerful factions and hidden enemies who fear what his bloodline could mean for the balance of the world. Ancient forces tied to his ancestry awaken, each with their own agenda—some seeing him as a threat to be eliminated, others as a tool to be used.Accompanied by a diverse group of companions, each with their own affinities and secrets, Ethan embarks on a perilous journey. Together, they traverse beast-filled forests, ancient ruins, worlds and perilous dungeons, all while facing foes who seek to exploit or destroy Ethan’s unique powers. Along the way, bonds are forged, fates are entwined, and the line between friend and foe blurs as Ethan learns that his destiny is far greater than he ever imagined.But with every new ability comes a deeper question: What is the true purpose of the Ancestral-line System? As he battles monstrous creatures, rival affinity users, and ancient curses, Ethan must confront the reality that his bloodline holds the key to either the salvation or the destruction of their world or something else entirely.In a world governed by affinities, Ethan’s unmatched power sets him on a path that could change everything—or lead to his downfall.Will he master the secrets of his ancestry and forge his own fate, or will the weight of his heritage drag him into the depths of a history best left forgotten?