Under the Oak Tree - Chapter 221 - Side Story Chapter 27

“You’re my wife in name only, on paper only. My heart and love will never be yours.”

Edward made it clear to Daisy that she was nothing to him. They were both victims of family greed -- the marriage was arranged for them.

Six years passed. She remained quiet, gaining a reputation in the army as a tough-as-nails colonel. When she walked into his life again, Edward fell in love with this woman, unlike any he had known. She surprised and delighted him. But will Daisy take him back? Can their son keep them together? Can the rift between them be healed? Pick this one up and find out!

The Blue Star connects countless realms, and martial arts enable one to dominate multiple realms. Jiang Ming awakened the Martial Arts Talent System. With each realm he advances, he is bestowed with an ultimate talent: A Hundredfold Comprehension, Mastery of Souls, Spatial Illusions, Sacred Body, and so on. This is an era of martial arts prosperity, with only seven days left until the Federation's martial examination. The entire populace is in a frenzy of preparing for the martial examination. Jiang Ming is like an untamed wild horse, rushing through multiple realms, myriad battlefields, and the vast universe...

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Deep below the earth's surface, a mystifying subterranean seascape lurks, an archipelago bathed in inky blackness where suspense and horror hold court. Here lie strange islands and even stranger monsters, far beyond the realms of human imagination. In this domain, mankind is far from dominant; instead, madness and death rule supreme.

Pleading for mercy from the unknown creatures of the deep only leads to a slow, tortured existence. The trapped survivors gradually distort, losing what made them human, both physically and mentally, to the gloom as they remain trapped in this eternal obscurity. Their only hope? A perilous expedition into uncharted sea territories.

Fueled by determination, Charles embark on this daunting voyage aboard his steamship, aiming to reclaim humanity's past glory. Together with his crew, they sought a way out of this hidden sea world, a path back to the sunlit world above, where humans once stood tall.

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I read a few comments from Chinese readers that compared this novel with Lord of Mysteries because of similar elements: Lovecraftian, western fantasy, first industrial revolution, and steampunk. However, I have yet to finish reading Lord of Mysteries to do any actual comparison, but I do think those who have enjoyed that novel would enjoy this as well. Also, the author of LotM, Cuttlefish That Loves Diving, also did a shout-out for this novel, so I guess he approves of it too?

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[Dragon Family, prequel to Game of Thrones]

Becoming the one-day crown prince who should have died young, Rhaegar survived tenaciously.

Being sick and weak cannot defeat him, and losing his qualifications as heir cannot make him give up on himself.

Start the explorer mission, search for the lost treasure, and embark on the legendary road of conquering the seven kingdoms.

Explore the Black Death’s Skull: Obtain the dragon’s legacy, fire resistance +50%.

Explore the auspicious white deer: get the blessing of the auspicious beast and make a wish for a long life.

Explore Blackfire and the Dark Sisters: Obtain the King’s Gaze and the Knight’s Oath.

Rhaegar rode the dragon, sat on the Iron Throne, and despised the machinations of all careerists.

Winter is coming, I will ride on the dragon.

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