MTL - That Person In That River and Lake - Chapter 16 Sword competition at the pavilion in the center of the lake

“Heroes killed my parents. Now I wear the mask of one. Until I can bury them all.”At seven years old, Hernan Vale watched his parents — two powerful heroes — brutally executed in their own home by the very people they trusted most: the legendary super-team known as the Zodiac 13.They thought he was dead.They made sure the world blamed villains.They covered their tracks.But Hernan survived — and never forgot.Ten years later, under a false name, Hernan enters the prestigious Hero Academy, hailed as a prodigy. To the world, he’s a rising star. To his classmates, he’s charming, calm, unstoppable.But inside?He’s a weapon. Waiting. Smiling. Counting names.As he trains to become a licensed hero, fights real villains, and rises through the ranks, Hernan plays the long game — earning the trust of the Zodiac, learning their routines, studying their weaknesses. One by one, he’ll bring them down.And this time, he won’t hide in the closet.But the deeper he goes, the more blood he spills — the more he wonders if he’s becoming worse than the monsters he’s hunting.And when love, loyalty, and lies collide, Hernan may have to decide:Will he save the world like they think he will...or finish burning it down?

Three years ago, a spatial rift appeared in the Blue Star, and Alien Beasts invaded, causing the resurgence of spiritual energy.A very small number of humans awakened their Alien Abilities. The Hua country mistakenly believed that people with stronger physical qualities were more likely to awaken Alien Abilities.Therefore, under the pressure of the Alien Beast crisis, they included physical education in the college entrance examination.As a physical education teacher, what should Chu Yi do? Isn’t it reasonable for a physical education teacher like me to teach cultivation and physical training?“Biotics Man? Aren’t they just a group of people with spiritual roots and bodies? Nourished by spiritual energy, they have awakened a bit of cultivation…”

A genius talisman practitioner is reborn as a seven-year-old girl! However, her innocent appearance belies her vicious personality.
In the remote countryside, the Crown Prince runs into her, beating up her enemy. She is indifferent, but it’s love at first sight for the Crown Prince!

“Not good, Your Highness the Crown Prince, Her Highness the Crown Prince Consort used an immobilization talisman on His Majesty the Emperor, and His Majesty is currently eating dirt in the main hall.”

“Isn’t that normal? Who told that dog emperor to provoke my wife? I say it’s a job well done! Pour a bucket of ice water on him to cool him down!”

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A bored teenager, after praying to god for something to relieve his boredom, got his prayers answered. It just so happens that Systema Kami, the God Of Worldly Systems, was recruiting an assistant!-Ding![System Creator System has been integrated into the host’s soul!][First Task: Create a soul parasite type system.][Second Task: Grant the system to any living being.][Third Task:…]After receiving the System Creator System, Keith embarked on a journey to becoming the greatest System Creator!Training System, Leveling System, Hero System, Villain System, and even Harem System! The possibilities are endless!When he received the system, some of the secrets of his world were revealed to him!Keith McDowell: System, are you serious? There is a book titled “End Note” that has the power to bring the end of anything. And it just so happens that a regressor obtained it which should have been mine?[Yes.]Keith McDowell: And my schoolmates have been summoned to another world as heroes to defeat the demon lord and save the world?[The creator is right. Not only that, there will be a dimensional gate that will open after a month.]Keith McDowell: Finally! My thirst for entertainment can be satiated!In other words, this is none other than the journey of a young man who wants to entertain himself, whatever it takes!