ADVENTURE

Crownless ConsortChapter 52 - : Advertisement
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A Consort seeks prosperity.A Shepherd cloaked in yellow wages war.A Prosthesis-wielder cries out for retribution.Shadows tremble in the depths, encompassed worlds obscuring the many dangerous secrets of history. Might they be unraveled, all ways of life would be threatened. But to climb higher requires risks, to seek the light requires a Gambit of Lifetimes.Only when one determines themselves capable of risking it all, can all prosper.

Oops, I'm a Monster with a Too Long Prefix!Chapter 36: Fusing a New Bloodline
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“That monster’s prefix is two hundred meters long?!”“It’s back. Who can stop it?”Isaac never planned for Celestia: The Eternal Realms to change his life. The game promised 100% immersion, a completely realistic world powered by quantum brainwave interfaces. But the moment he entered the game, Isaac was thrown into an entirely new world, no longer the player, but the played. His character, a “Lesser Hyena-Wolf,” came with the dreaded “Weak” prefix, reducing his stats by 20%.Isaac quickly realized that this wasn’t a game he could simply log out of. It was his new life, and there was no escape. To survive, he had to evolve, to fight, and ultimately, to conquer. He knew the game inside and out, but this wasn’t the same reality he’d logged into. This time, he would have to become the monster, instead of fearing it.Every step he took, Isaac grew stronger. He realized that monsters weren’t bound by the same rules that governed the players. He could evolve, gaining new powers and unlocking Monster Reputation. With every kill, every victory, he unlocked a new level of power. The prefixes that marked his growth—Normal, Strong, Especially Strong—were a testament to his evolution. And the players began to whisper.

The Primordial SystemChapter 45: The Symbol of Hope
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I wasn’t supposed to awaken. I didn’t have a System. I didn’t have power. I was just another nobody trying not to die.Then I fell, into something ancient.Now I’ve been chosen by a Trial that wasn’t meant for me.If I survive, I won’t just awaken.I’ll become something the world was never ready for.One of the Primordials.

Everyone Else Has a SystemChapter 294 Preparations In Netherrealm: Dungeon Of Death#7
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“Destiny is a matter of Choice not Chance,It is not a thing to be waited for but a thing to be Achieved”.....................The story sets in a mana blessed world, Planet Vermillion, where every being possesses a System.At the edge of his life, Zero, a man without a System, finally loses everything and embraces his death with a tired yet relieved expression.As if by fate, the owner of the system approaches Zero through a screen and gives him a chance to connect with the System, however Zero denies it in exchange for a chance to change or undo all the mistakes he has done in his life.The owner of the System accepts Zero’s wishes but at a certain price and sends Zero back into the past.Still without a System, but with the knowledge of the future and various skills honed over the years, Zero begins his new journey to change everything he could.Save everyone who needs to be saved and kill everyone who needs to be killed.However, the more he moves forward, the more he realises that the ‘truths’ which he had known in his previous life are much more complicated than what they seem.Balancing his previous beliefs and the new found mysteries that could shatter his perspective, he still keeps moving forward despite things getting more chaotic with every step.As if fate itself wanted him to fall, an unknown disaster approaches him from behind and a familiar screen comes in front of him[Ummm… Zero. It might be a bit late but… Looks like I have messed up big time]

The Sole Prince of the Fallen KingdomChapter 39. Stats can be Deceiving
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After a young lonely orphan boy died on earth, He was reborn as the Prince of the Everhart Kingdom in Melux. And in this life, he got everything he ever longed for: Luxuries that he didn't have, magic that he only read and fantasized about, different types of sweets that he didn't even know about but most importantly, he finally had a family!He was pleased with his new life as he had parents who despite being the King and Queen of a Kingdom always managed to spend time with him and His maid who would do anything at his words. He could experience the joy of sharing a dinner with family, getting angry over silly things, and then apologizing while bawling his eyes out. He finally felt like he was not alone in this universe anymore and he also had people who cared and loved him dearly. His second life was seemingly perfect in his eyes until that horrifying and gut-wrenching night that flipped his entire world......

Player Awakening: I Become A Lord In Game-Like WorldChapter 51: Intercontinental Migration
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Betrayed by his closest ally, Caleb Ellise was forced to settle for third place in the world’s most prestigious RTS gaming tournament, Lord of Empires.Disheartened but resigned, he accepts his prize, delivered via email. But just as Caleb thought his journey had ended, fate had other plans.BLAST!A sudden explosion leaves him critically injured. When he regains consciousness, Caleb finds himself not in a hospital bed—but in an entirely different world.[DING! Welcome to Izoya Continent, Earth #212][Welcome to the Grand Tournament: Season King Lord of Empires][Host has been designated as Lord of Kingdom #9845007]Caleb quickly realizes the impossible: he has been transported into the very game he spent years mastering. Now, the stakes are higher than ever.[Main Mission: Build your kingdom, dominate the economy, forge alliances, and conquer the world][Congratulations, Host! You’ve unlocked the Lord Talent: Vision Fog (Rank: S)]Fueled by his expertise, a newfound determination ignites within Caleb. No longer just a player, he is now a lord destined to rise.As he navigates treacherous alliances and strategic battles, Caleb vows to reclaim his crown—not as a gamer, but as the true King of Kings.The game isn’t over. It has only just begun.

I Became The Administrator of A Sacred GroundChapter 61: A Mystery Too Dangerous To Investigate
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Euri was quite passionate about wanting to become a perfect corporate slave.But after being forced to explore the sentient game infesting his miniscreen, Euri realized that he had stumbled upon an opportunity anyone on the planet would kill for. While the entire human civilization on Planet Nen struggled to deal with the superior lifeforms plaguing the extraterrestrial planes beyond their world, Euri could compete with them all for power by just playing this game!A side-gig that didn’t conflict with his dream of climbing the corporate ladder—how generous can fortune be to bequeath this opportunity to him.Transcending the spatial laws, transcending human notion of cultivation, transcending the rules of Cosmic Development Bureau, Euri began a series of crazy experiments that could perhaps destroy the millennia-spanning schemes of the most advanced civilizations controlling the macrocosm.When interrogated about this fiasco, Euri answered the way a perfect corporate slave should. “Full credit for this goes to my boss, who provided me with the opportunity...”

Infernal AscendancyChapter 112: The Caffé’s Gambit
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Hell's Awakening: The Guardian's RiseIn the fiery depths of Hell, where infernals, demons, and ancient creatures reign, the balance is fragile. At the heart of this underworld stands Azrael, the Guardian of Hell, a powerful being tasked with keeping the infernal realms from chaos and preventing the resurrection of fallen demons. With mastery over fire magic and the strength to command Hell itself, Azrael's existence is defined by vigilance and control.But when a powerful force of rogue infernals escapes their prison, led by a ruthless and vengeful faction, Hell’s foundation begins to crack. As these infernals break free, their goal is clear—to unleash an uprising and bring back the dead. Azrael must face not only these deadly foes but also confront his own inner demons. As the situation escalates, Azrael discovers his own potential for evolution—powers he never knew he possessed that could either save Hell or destroy it entirely.Amid this turmoil, the arrival of deities, including gods of light and purity, threatens to further destabilize Hell’s delicate ecosystem. They believe Hell must be purified, even if it means eradicating the guardian himself. As battles rage, alliances shift, and Azrael’s strength grows, he must decide whether he will uphold the order or reshape Hell in his own image.In this battle of gods, demons, and guardians, Azrael’s evolution is just beginning. The question is not just whether Hell will survive—but if Azrael will become its ultimate ruler—or its ultimate downfall.

I Only Want Big ChestsChapter 26: Shadow
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Chests brimming with treasure and chests squeezing him tight—Azrael wants them all!Chosen by the Third Lord as a candidate to inherit her throne, Azrael awakens his second skill: Infinite Dungeons (SSS)—the power to enter any dungeon he wants. Now he dives into deadly dungeons where chests lurk around every corner… and the “rewards” are just as dangerous as the monsters.

Vergil Is BackChapter 56 - 46: “The Thing That Shouldn’t Be”
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I do not own this imageHe was a swordsman beyond compare—cold, calculating, and relentless. A man who chased power not for glory, but to break the fate forced upon him. Betrayed in his final battle, he died with his blade in hand... only to awaken in a world not his own.Now reborn in the world of High School DxD, Nero carries with him a mysterious System that allows him to defy logic:— Steal and evolve Sacred Gears— Accept world-altering quests— Access a store that sells power itself— And shatter the limits of every universe he entersWith the power of his Void-Forged Blade and a will forged in war, Nero walks among Devils, Angels, and Fallen—but he kneels to none.As he joins Kuoh Academy, crosses paths with Rias Gremory and her peerage, and uncovers the secrets of the multiverse, one thing becomes clear:This world, and every world after it, will tremble beneath his blade.

The Princess and The Queen Want me as their personal Slave?Chapter 49: Training Karina {2}
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Akashi was a boy so beautiful it seemed the gods had sculpted him with a touch of mischief and a dash of fragility. He wasn’t handsome in the rugged, masculine way of knights or warriors. No—his beauty was softer, captivating in its innocence. His frame was small, almost delicate, and his pale skin looked as if it had never known hardship, kissed only by the gentle sunlight of his village fields.With wide, striking black eyes that shimmered like obsidian under moonlight, and hair the color of a calm, endless ocean, Akashi possessed a charm that defied age, status, or reason. He didn’t know it, but his very existence pulled at the hearts of those who saw him—like an untouched gem waiting to be claimed.And yet, he had been untouched for a reason. Akashi had never known life beyond the boundaries of his village. He grew up surrounded by warm smiles and familiar voices. Every elder knew his name. Every child wanted to play by his side. His days were simple, his heart untouched by cruelty.But peace is a fragile thing.One night, it shattered.The sky turned crimson. Screams tore through the quiet air. Fires devoured homes. Demons—twisted beasts of shadow and rage—descended without warning. They killed with a hunger that could not be reasoned with.By morning, the village was gone.Ashes, corpses, and silence were all that remained.And Akashi… Akashi was alone.The last heartbeat in a graveyard of memories.He wandered for days, hollow and dazed, until rough hands seized him. Chains replaced freedom. Smiles were replaced by cold appraisals. And so, the boy once adored by all became something else—something to be sold.A slave.At the capital's grand auction house, he was stripped, washed, and displayed like merchandise. His beauty caused a stir. Whispers spread like wildfire.“Look at those eyes...”“That hair... Is it dyed? No, it’s real...”“So delicate... Is he even human?”To them, he was no longer a boy with a heart, but a prize to possess. A fantasy in fragile form.He stood on the stage, trembling slightly, barely able to process what was happening. The voices of the crowd blurred together—hungry, leering, filled with desire and greed. The auctioneer’s booming voice called out the bids as if Akashi were nothing more than a fine vase or a rare jewel.The numbers climbed quickly. Too quickly. Akashi’s knees weakened beneath the weight of invisible eyes drinking him in. He stared at the marble floor, trying not to cry.Then, suddenly, the room fell silent.A voice—deep, commanding, and heartbreakingly beautiful—cut through the air like silk over steel.“Fifteen thousand gold.”Time seemed to pause.Every head turned.At the back of the room, standing beneath the golden chandelier, was a woman unlike any other.She wore a flowing red gown that hugged her form like it was crafted by the gods themselves. Her long, golden hair shimmered like strands of sunlight, cascading over her shoulders with effortless grace. Her eyes, cold and blue as a glacier’s heart, stared ahead with quiet power.Even the nobles drew back. This was no ordinary bidder.It was one of the Princesses of the Three Great Kingdoms.Whispers erupted anew—but no one dared challenge her offer.Who would?She stood like royalty incarnate, a goddess who walked among mortals, and she had just claimed Akashi as her own.The boy raised his head slowly, unsure of whether to feel fear or relief. His eyes met hers—just for a second—and something in his chest shifted. She didn’t smile. She didn’t leer. Her gaze was unreadable.But it was powerful. Absolute.And it made his knees weak for an entirely new reason.He didn’t know her name. Not yet.But she had bought him.And somewhere deep inside, something told him—his life was never going to be the same.

The SSS-Rank cashback billionaire system: Building wealth!Chapter 24: Other worlds
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Solomon woke up from surgery to two revelations:First: His girlfriend had been cheating on him with a B-Class citizen.Second: She'd sent people to kill him.As assassins closed in, a voice spoke in his mind:[SSS-Rank Cashback Billionaire System Activated]Solomon had seconds to live. No time to think. He offered his killers everything in his account $10,000 to spare him.[Transaction complete. Cashback:$50,000]The system didn't just save him. It gave him infinite wealth. Every dollar spent returns five hundred times over.But power came with a price.Solomon was drafted into the Dimensional Wealth Trials—a multiverse death game where twenty thousand players fight across infinite worlds. Only one hundred will survive.Cultivation realms where humans are livestock. War-torn kingdoms soaked in blood. Alien planets with horrors beyond comprehension.Solomon isn't strong. He isn't fast. He isn't a fighter.But he has something no one else does: unlimited money.And in worlds where everything, survival, power, even fate, has a price, the richest player always wins.Cold. Calculating. Ruthless when necessary.Solomon will buy his way to the top.Or die trying.SSS-Rank Cashback Billionaire System: Building Wealth!In a multiverse where everything can be bought, the poorest boy becomes the richest player.

My Second Chance in Life in Another WorldChapter 73: MOMENTS OF WEAKNESS
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Nagi Travers, a 20-year-old shut-in and former gaming champion, lives a miserable and isolated existence after being tormented by bullies throughout his life. Fired from his last job and grieving the loss of his parents, Nagi now survives by playing video games and barely ventures outside. His world spirals further into despair when he encounters Jake and Mary, his former high school bullies, who humiliate him and steal his money.Broken by the return of his tormentors and the weight of his past, Nagi contemplates suicide as his only escape. Just as he’s about to take his life, a small girl’s ball rolls into the street, with a speeding truck barreling towards her. In a moment of selflessness, Nagi rushes out and saves the girl, sacrificing himself in the process. Fatally injured, he reflects on the idea that it's better to die doing good than bad.Nagi awakens in a surreal, white world, where he is greeted by an angelic figure who offers him two choices: remain in eternal peace, free from suffering, or be reborn in a different world where he could seek redemption and a second chance at life. Nagi faces a life-altering decision—rest forever or attempt to find meaning and fulfillment in another world.

MMORPG: Isekai World OnlineChapter 32: Ambushed Capture
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It was the year 2030, in the modern era of humanity. A virtual game was released to the mass public known as Isekai World Online, It blew up in sales and its marketing campaign was extremely successful. People went into the game and enjoyed its play style, even the graphics were realistic. People questioned who made the game, as the company that supposedly created it has never been heard of by anyone, and their location is anonymous, but despite that, people continued to play it. Millions across the world enjoyed it, and its fan base continued to grow.The main character, Lee Kennedy, was one of the first people to play in the game’s beta before it released. He and a handful of players would grind the game and level up the highest they could go. However, everything changed for everyone once they logged back into the game, to realize the true intentions behind this game.For so long, people questioned why it was called Isekai World Online, but now they were bestowed with the truth. Their souls were trapped in the game, abiding by the laws of this new world.____________________________________Warning: Novel has LGBT stuff inside of it, extremely dark scenes, NTR for side characters, and other horrible aspects. If you don’t want a dark story I wouldn’t recommend it.

Corrupted PriestChapter 38
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I used a cheat to devise a character in a game. Upon regaining consciousness after pressing the play button, I discovered myself embodying the character I had crafted, the ‘Priest of Corruption.’ This character was intentionally created with unfavourable statistics and is widely detested! The sole item in my inventory was the withered hand of a woman, yet could it possibly be the hand of a goddess?

I Died and Received an SSS-Rank Unique AbilityChapter 107: Puppets
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A thousand years ago, the Great Calamity struck Earth. Countless rifts tore through reality, opening portals between the Demon Realm and the Human World. Overrun by monsters, humanity was on the brink of extinction. But at its darkest hour, something miraculous happened—those who died returned, awakening strange new powers that allowed them to fight back.Vale knew that story well. Maybe that's why he wasn't surprised when he heard the voice of the system speak to him.[ Congratulations! You have died. ][ Your First Trial of Death begins now. ]What truly shocked him, however, was the question burning in his mind:“Who would dare to assassinate the Second Prince of Verythmia?”

Obsession of the Neglected 6-Star HeroesChapter 38
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“I thought I was dead, but when I opened my eyes, I found myself reincarnated in an abandoned RPG game. I intended to gather the heroes I had trained to form a guild once again, but…“I thought I was dead, but when I opened my eyes, I found myself reincarnated in an abandoned RPG game. I intended to gather the heroes I had trained to form a guild once again, but…Hmm… it seems all the heroes have completely lost their minds.”

Hades Messenger Is Succubus MasterChapter 30 Ghost Moth dead
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[All my novels contains mature themes this one included!! R18 Ahead. I'm damn good in it SO BEWARE!!!]Roger thought he’d seen enough horror and slaughter. But nothing prepared him for the day his mentor—an elite swordsman was ripped in half by something not even the gods should have created.Terrified, alone, and soaked in cold sweat, Roger fled deeper into a jungle that had swallowed countless heroes before him. But what awaited him wasn’t death. It was something far worse.A succubus.The succubus who drained him to his bones.He thought he would never woke up, but he found himself not dead, but reborn... in a temple carved from white stone, beneath the towering gaze of a statue unlike any god he had ever seen or heard.Then came the voice—deep, commanding, and ancient.“I am the God of Chaos. The ruler of the new world. The supreme—Hades.”With those words, Roger’s world unraveled.He was shown visions of a forgotten truth: the Ragnarok of the Gods was never an end, but a transformation. The six most powerful gods—righteous and evil—had not died, but merged. Their remnants gave birth to a being that defied all divine logic, a god born from contradictions: justice and malice, order and desire, light and destruction.Hades.Now, with a wicked grin stretching across the fabric of fate, the God of Chaos has made Roger an offer no sane man should accept... but no ambitious fool can resist.“So you want me to be your messenger? But what can I gain from it?” Roger asked with an expectant look.“Become my messenger I shall grant you the power to stand above all life—save for me.”But Roger is no noble hero. He’s a rogue, a pervert, a coward who cries when death knocks at the door. Yet he's also cunning, curious—and fatally tempted by power and the chance to live without ever bowing again.Now Roger a selfish bastard with a broken sword, a sharp tongue, and the spine to spit in a god’s eye must choose what kind of man he will become: pawn, parasite… or prophet of chaos.Now it looks like one bastard adventurer might just rewrite the fate of Nirn.

I, the creator of the evil god!Chapter 40 - The Spiritual Awakening Method!
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In a world teetering on the brink of chaos, where eldritch gods peer into mortal realms and monsters stalk the land, Lu Yu finds himself moments away from a gruesome end as a sacrifice to a sinister deity. Just as the cold altar awaits him, a glimmer of hope emerges: he activates the Monster Editing System.With this arcane power, Lu Yu can extract materials from all things and fuse them to create unimaginable creatures. Each monster grants him a portion of its strength and a unique, terrifying skill. From that moment, Lu Yu embarks on a perilous game of wits and power against the ancient, malevolent gods.99 Demonic Eyes+ Cyclops Body + Primordial Chaos Stone = Chaos Evil Eye: its gaze alone spells death, obliterating all under the curse of its Mystic Death Stare.Angel’s Blood+ Nightmare’s Corpse = Holy Nightmare: a being that commands the dimensional ability Paradise Descent, fusing heaven and hell into an inescapable exile.Seed of the Dusk World+ Mutant Drake Egg = Endbringer Dragon: the avatar of apocalypse, wielding the Calamity Domain to usher in the end of all things.From the shadows, he crafts horrors beyond comprehension: Void Shadow Spider, Hundred-Armed Giant, Soul-Banshee, and Endbringer Dragon. Each creation shakes the fabric of reality itself. Even as his creations grow in power, they spiral further beyond mortal understanding, defying natural laws. The gods, once indifferent, now tremble as their monstrous rival rises.Can Lu Yu’s ingenuity and monstrous legion prevail in the deadly dance with gods? Or will the ancient, inscrutable powers crush him before his ultimate creation takes shape?The monsters are limitless, and even the gods dare not look away…

I Was Mistaken for the Reincarnated Evil OverlordChapter 100: Shadows of the Past, Champions of the Present
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Darin was just a simple blacksmith. He wanted a quiet life, a steady job, and maybe enough money to fix the hole in his roof.But fate had other plans.Thanks to an unfortunate mix of coincidences, a ridiculous prophecy, and some very excitable villagers, Darin suddenly finds himself labeled as the reincarnation of an ancient, all-powerful Dark Lord. Now, knights want to slay him, cultists want to worship him, and political schemers want to manipulate him, all while he desperately tries to convince everyone that he is just some guy.With misunderstandings piling up faster than he can escape them, Darin must navigate a world that insists on making him its next great villain… whether he likes it or not.A comedy of mistaken identity, accidental power plays, and one very confused protagonist, I Was Mistaken for the Reincarnated Evil Overlord is a lighthearted fantasy adventure where every denial only makes things worse.

Born in apocalypseChapter 40: Sweet dream or a Nightmare
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[Alternate Title: Born In Apocalypse With True Fusion][Alternate Title: Endless Evolution In The Apocalypse]**********The life where Dhruv had it all – a caring family, loyal friends, and a fulfilling job.Suddenly his life took an unexpected turn for the worse, and he lost everything in his life.His family was raped and then murdered, his friends left him, and he found himself in prison for crimes he wouldn’t have even dreamed of committing.He was falsely accused of stealing from his company and then in the heat of the moment killed all his family members.He couldn’t even die in peace and was constantly getting bullied and tortured…But like everything else even his situation evolved as the ‘COSMIC EVOLUTION’ arrived on his solar system.With COSMIC EVOLUTION comes the power to evolve any and everything. Swords and Magic lays in everyone's hands as they try to clear the quest.But in this contest not everyone was equal...In this new era of evolution, Dhruv became the Chosen One. With his immense magical power, he began his journey to conquer everything there is to conquer…Ahhh! And Yes, how can he forget about getting revenge….**********The novel is filled with evolution, and fusion while its worlds are filled with monsters, quests dungeons, and whatnot. Whatever you need to satisfy your addiction is all here.. so be sure to enjoy it.If you are still reading then be sure to check out... the first few chapters might appear as rough but I guarantee you it will only get better and better.

Skill Maker In A New World: Start By Creating A 10x SP SkillChapter 79: Becoming A Guild Member
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What does it mean to be a Skill Maker? To create any kind of skill purely from the depths of your imagination... but at the dire cost of Skill Points.No problem! Darien, ever cunning, begins by making a skill that multiplies all future Skill Points gained by ten!This alone snowballs his rise from nothing to everything![Ding!][You have created a new skill: ???][Description: This skill multiplies experience points]“This aspirant is too notorious!” The pantheons shriek.Unstoppable, they know the omnimancer is not done yet.[You have created passive skill: XXX!][You have created AoE skill: XXX!]Now, both the old gods and the new must bow to a mere bastard from the Waterlands as he rises to supremacy and absolute dominance, even in the Primordial World.

Reaper's PurgatoryChapter 46: New Path
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Crippled by the loneliness of life and now the sudden death of the only person that treated her as a human. With strong feelings, Megumi scorn's life end abruptly as she wished to re-join her friend Eric, in death... Only.... She wakes up in the same room feeling an eerie change to her surroundings.Behind her stands a Reaper! Revealing her death to be true, she now finds herself separated from Eric in the world of Purgatory. A world of death where demons are born, the reapers sow and the sins of man become alive!

Clan Cultivation System: Each Breakthrough in My Clan Earns Me RewardsChapter 49: Beast Flood (Unlock - with Coins!)
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Shen Liqian was born with a crippled spiritual root, stuck at First Stage of Qi Attunement forever. The clan and rivals pitied him.On the night of his 18th birthday, his uncle betrays his father, the Clan Chief. On the same day, a sentient prompt awakens in his core: the Clan Cultivation System. With the system comes Zhiyin, the Spiritual Cat Guide. She helps him grow stronger by fixing his Sword Claw Cultivation.His first main quest is to become the Clan Chief. Its reward is an Emperor‑grade Spirit Lotus that grants additional spiritual roots. With Zhiyin's help and system rewards, Shen Liqian aims to acquire the legendary twelve spiritual roots, shape them into swords, and raise himself and his clan to the peak.After he becomes the Clan Chief, every breakthrough earns new rewards. From legendary swords and emperor-grade pills to immortal scriptures and divine ores, he will get them all.Read as the weakest son takes over his father's position as Clan Chief and becomes the blade that cuts fate.

Black Tortoise God of WarChapter 40
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In Zhenhai City, the Chu Family receives an imperial decree that revives the hope of reclaiming their ancestral title, but only if a descendant places in the top three of the Martial Examination. For young Chu Yangxiang, who unexpectedly discovers he has Grade 1 Martial Dao Talent, this honor seems within reach. Yet, as he rises, envy and family rivalries emerge, with the privileged Chu Xiaoxiang demanding loyalty—or threatening to ruin him. Determined and battered, Chu Yangxiang faces a brutal choice: submit or fight for his family’s legacy. Will he overcome these powerful?

The NPC sets out to defeat the demon kingChapter 31
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The NPC sets out on a journey to defeat the Demon Lord, joined by beautiful girls he meets along the way.---This is an NSFW story, so if you're under 18, turn back now, son. No NTR, and no full-on Yuri. There might be slight Yuri—like girls kissing and stuff during threesomes—but it's not that kind of Yuri where the girls fall in love with each other while in a relationship with the MC.---

Transcendent Odyssey [Coffeepen]Chapter 72: HIATUS
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In a world ruled by false gods, two souls must rise beyond death to shatter divinity itself.When Raphaeldor and Leonatus awaken in the mystical world of Elyndra, they are not ordinary men—they are reincarnated souls, chosen by a forgotten prophecy to challenge the divine order. In this realm where aura and mana shape the very fabric of life, power is worshipped and truth is buried beneath centuries of myth.Guided only by a mysterious being known as the Pathmaker, the two must walk a perilous path of growth, conflict, and awakening. As they ascend through the ranks of strength and unravel the mysteries of Elyndra, they discover a harrowing truth: the so-called gods are nothing more than mortals who transcended and seized divinity for themselves, bending the world to their will.With divine thrones looming and the fate of creation in the balance, Raphaeldor and Leonatus must decide whether to accept the lies that shaped the world—or to defy the heavens, expose the deception, and uncover the will of the true God who lies beyond the veil of eternity.The journey of the transcendent begins.The odyssey of truth awaits.

I Have a Queen in Each and Every KingdomChapter 43: Don’t Unlock This - Yet
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Elio Stardret dies betrayed by those he had always been so kind to, only to find himself transmigrated into a body of a king who is going through the same kind of betrayal. To avoid meeting the same fate, he vows to only do what benefits him. To indulge in everything the selfish society of his previous life brainwashed him to stay away from. Luckily, now he has a system that can help him achieve this.*Ding [Claim a Queen and Earn Rewards System activated!][Infatuating any queen gives you power over her kingdom and ability to earn more Purchasing Power Points... simply, PPP.][PPP are points with which you can buy anything you have seen. Everything, even from your previous life.]'Wait! I can even buy a phone and troll the people who betrayed me? Damn! I'm gonna give these mofos some hell!'

Fatal Strike: Mercenary Road of Gunfire RangerChapter 1053 - 987: You’re Dead!
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The Mountain Eagle launches a life-or-death chase against human traffickers, stepping into a lawless land...This is the dark side of the legal world, a crazy world built on 3 trillion in dirty money each year!Here you can buy anything you can imagine!The ones who rule this world are bankers, lawyers, accountants, brokers...They say that whoever controls the money, controls the power!When everyone tells the Mountain Eagle money is everything...When fairness and justice no longer exist...Carrying his hacks, the Mountain Eagle chooses to tear through this chaotic world!Mountain Eagle: Everyone can only live once, I may not be able to solve the problem, but I will solve those who create the problem!

I Can Tame Everything!Chapter 50: Currying favor! II
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He doesn’t just tame beasts—he conquers everything.Nothing is off-limits to Rex. Beasts. Humans. Gods. Artifacts. If it has a will, it belongs to him. He tames the untamable.“I’ll choose death over submission.”Foolish!“I’ll tame the soul—or devour you wholly.”Ding…[Taming {Primordial One's Soul} Successful]From the lowliest creatures to the most powerful gods, Rex's reach knows no bounds. His taming system grants him power over life, death, and even fate itself.No beast too mighty. No human too proud. No artifact too ancient.What if even the very consciousness of the world bows to him? Will he stop there or search for a bigger ground to dominate?---What to expect?- Overpowered MC- Fast to medium pacing of progression.- A fantasy world filled with diverse creatures and power system.- Join Rex and uncover the mysteries of this magical world!

Limitless Ascension:The System ChosenChapter 61 - 59: Distorted Paths
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Ethan Carter never thought much about heroism—until the night he pushed a girl out of the way of a speeding truck and felt cold steel and shattering bones instead of pavement. He expected to die. Instead, he woke up in a hospital, completely healed, with a strange blue screen floating in front of him.[System Activated.][Welcome, User. Your journey begins now.]At first, he thinks he's hallucinating. But when his body starts changing—his strength skyrocketing, his reflexes sharpening—Ethan realizes this is real. The System grants him quests, skills, and rewards, pushing him to break human limits. And yet, there’s more. Locked away in his interface is something called *World Travel*—but it remains inaccessible, its conditions unknown.As he grows stronger, Ethan catches the attention of powerful forces—some eager to recruit him, others determined to stop him. And amidst the chaos, women drawn to his power and charisma begin to enter his life, each with their own mysteries.But one question haunts him: *Why was I chosen?*The answer lies beyond this world. And when the time comes, Ethan won’t just step into new worlds—he’ll conquer them.

Villain Seduces to Rise in StatusChapter 32 - Reunion
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[WARNING: MATURE ,SMUT ,R18, DEGENERATE CONTENT]“I'm sorry, the Young Master can't meet you right now. He's currently... attending to his stepsister in her chambers.”“No, I'm afraid he's unavailable today. He's helping the knight captain with some... personal training.”“The Young Master? Oh, he's quite busy at the moment, teaching the maid about the... intricacies of noble etiquette.”Excuses... excuses... The servants had become experts at making them.Reincarnated twice and betrayed in every life, Cale Regulus Midgar thought his luck had finally changed when he woke up as the son of a powerful Duke. But his sixth stepmother had other plans—she locked him underground, using his dragon bloodline to breed monsters for a year.Until a corrupt god offered him a second chance.The price? Eternal nightmares that may or may not come true. The reward? The Supreme Intimacy Bloodline System—a cheat that transforms every seduction into power.Through the Lust Bond, women become permanently obsessed with him, unable to find satisfaction with anyone else. Through Bloodline Absorption, he gains their power, their traits, their very essence. The purer they are, the easier they fall.From his stepsister Emma to the knight Ava, from innocent maids to noble ladies—Cale's harem grows with each conquest. But this isn't a story of redemption. This is a story of a villain climbing from slavery to supremacy, using seduction as his weapon and women as his stepping stones.In a world where cultivation is still in its infancy, where continents hold secrets he doesn't yet understand, Cale will seduce his way to absolute power.One woman. One bloodline. One step closer to godhood.What awaits him?AND YOU -A harem system that rewards seduction above all elseMassive harem with distinct, developed charactersVillain protagonist with no moral compassBloodline absorption creating exponential power growthDark fantasy world with cultivation mechanicsNetori (MC stealing wives/women from others)Explicit R18 content woven into the power progressionA protagonist who embraces his nature as a manipulative seducerHigh-stakes intrigue, betrayal, and survivalWelcome to the ascension of a villain.

A Villain's Guide to Saving the WorldChapter 60: The Great Villain! Building a Better Army...?
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In a world where fate is dictated by prophecy, heroes are chosen by the gods, and Dark Lords are doomed to fall… Lucian Draeven refuses to play along.Once feared as the greatest Dark Lord in history, Lucian had the world under his iron rule—until the so-called Chosen Hero struck him down in a blinding flash of divine justice. The kingdoms cheered. The world rejoiced.Too bad Lucian isn’t actually dead.Having faked his demise and gone into hiding, Lucian watches from the shadows as a new Dark Lord rises, more reckless and incompetent than ever. Worse, the gods have selected another overly enthusiastic, sword-swinging Chosen Hero to bring “peace” once again.The problem? Neither of them have a clue how to actually rule the world.As kingdoms crumble, wars break out, and the balance of power teeters on the edge of collapse, Lucian comes to a horrifying realization:If the world is going to survive, then it’s up to him—the so-called villain—to secretly fix everything from the shadows.But there's just one little catch…Lucian’s legendary Dominions are still sealed, and the only way to regain his strength is by playing the role of a villain once more—spreading fear, manipulating his enemies, and pulling the strings behind the scenes.Now, as the oblivious Hero and foolish new Dark Lord battle it out, neither realizes that the true mastermind is watching their every move.Because if the world wants a villain…Then Lucian will be the greatest villain it has ever seen.

The Destructive Adventures of the LoversChapter 85: The Silence After Everything...
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After being torn from the only life she knew, 16-year-old Margo is forced into a new home with strangers who call themselves her parents. Haunted by memories of her past and consumed by feelings of isolation, she struggles to adapt to her unfamiliar surroundings. School offers little relief—until she meets Lucien, a mysterious boy who appears just when she needs a friend the most.Gabriel is everything Margo needs: kind, attentive, and always ready to whisk her away from her troubles. Each night, he invites her to secret places—an abandoned playground, a fog-choked garden, a crumbling train station at the edge of town—each more unsettling than the last. Yet with every chilling rendezvous, Margo feels more alive... more seen.But something isn’t right. Gabriel never comes to school during the day. Her adoptive parents never see him. And when they catch her talking to thin air, their concern deepens into fear. They say Gabriel isn't real—that he’s a figment of her imagination. Margo wants to believe them, but Gabriel feels real. More real than anything else in her life.As the nights grow colder and more twisted, Gabriel’s true nature begins to surface. Shadows move where they shouldn’t. Time warps in his presence. And the places they visit seem to echo with whispers from another world. Margo is forced to ask herself: Who—or what—is Gabriel? Why does he only want her? And what will happen on the final night he asks her to come with him?As the line between reality and delusion begins to crumble, Margo must make an impossible choice: stay in a world where she feels loved, or return to one that barely feels real.But one thing is certain—some friendships never let go.

Wait! Was I Seriously Just Reincarnated As a Cat?Chapter 40: Maternal Struggle
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Eighteen-year-old Keiko Sasaki is your average, everyday otaku NEET without a social life or friends. However, her miserable life of watching anime, reading manga, and staying at home to play video games is suddenly turned upside down when she, along with the rest of her class, is caught up in a fatal school incident. Keiko finds herself reincarnated in a RPG-game-like fantasy world, but in the body of a cat. In this new world, every mythology ever told across human history exists, among gods, demons, spirits, humans, and beasts. As Keiko accepts her new, feline existence, her adventures with various other species causes a chain of events that will change the world forever!

Be A Son-in-law After Cultivating ImmortalityChapter 40
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After ten thousand years of cultivation, he could have achieved immortality. However, his lack of human experience led to his failure to attain immortality.Thus, he resolved to immerse himself in a century of human existence, seeking to enhance his journey toward immortality. What he didn’t anticipate, though, was that upon entering the human world, he would find himself cast as a son-in-law, facing disdain not only from his wife’s parents but also from his beautiful wife herself.Armed with a wealth of cultivation knowledge, how could he transform his drab human life?

The ShadowxChapter 24 -:The Awaited Arrival!!
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“The Shadowx, the name of a warrior who does not have any elemental powers.Fighting those who stand in his way, his goal is still ambiguous. But, the light will be shed on it later after.”“A world which is led by elements, an era in whom humanity took control of the elements which are 4 main elements (Flame, Frost, Shock, Terra).”“A threat known as the dark powers came to destroy this empire of elements which is held by the strongest 3 elemental warriors, The Emperors.”“Even me, I am a warrior named Radiant. Time shall come to reveal everything, EVEN...ME.”

System Awakening Era: I Have 10x Skill EffectsChapter 32: Destroying the Goblin Forces
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A mysterious cosmic authority descends upon Earth and initiates the Planetary Trial.Portals rip open the sky, unleashing thousands of monsters and pushing humanity to the brink of extinction.In the apocalypse, the Skill System awakens. Humans gain skill and magic to fight back, restoring balance to the battlefield.But Aamon Viremont was branded a threat greater than the monsters.Surrounded by thousands demanding his death, he is betrayed and killed—believing his rebellion against the cosmic authority has failed.Instead, he awakens ten years in the past, at the very beginning of the Trial.This time, he gains a broken skill:[Congratulations! Skill Effect 10x Activated][Ordinary skills become extraordinary][Fireball → Great Meteor][Healing → Organ Reconstruction][Stealth → Void Stealth]With a second chance and power beyond limits, Aamon will slaughter more monsters, save more lives, and end the Planetary Trial.He will rise as the strongest in the world.

Reincarnated as the Last Dragon EggChapter 40
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They hunted my kind for extinction but I came back as their nightmaresnon human mcDarian once the strongest Dragon Knight in the Empire, died protecting the last dragon from extinction. Betrayed by his comrades and burned alive by holy fire, he vowed vengeance with his last breath.But the gods answered—with a curse and a gift.Darian reincarnates hundreds of years later... as the last dragon egg hidden in a cave deep beneath the earth.Now, inside a fragile shell, he remembers everything. The betrayal. The genocide. The lies told by the human kingdoms. And as his body slowly grows, so does the power of ancient draconic magic—and the System embedded into his very soul.> [Draconic Evolution System Activated]Choose Your ElementUnlock Ancient MemoriesDevour Magic Sources to Accelerate GrowthHatch When Power is ReadyHe must hide from dragon hunters, manipulate desperate adventurers, and absorb mana from the dying world to hatch once more—stronger, darker, and more terrifying than ever.And when he emerges?> The world that burned him will feel true fire.

Strongest Boyfriend In The Apocalypse: Every Girl Depends On Me!Chapter 52: Intruders
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My name’s Ethan.And before the world ended, I was… well, let’s just say I wasn’t exactly “boyfriend material.”Every girl I liked turned me down.Every confession I made ended with, “Sorry, Ethan, you’re a nice guy but…”Hell, I’m twenty and I’ve never even kissed a girl. Not even once!Then the apocalypse happened. Zombies, mutants, the whole nine yards. Humanity went from dating apps to survival camps overnight.And that’s when it happened...A strange voice echoed in my head.[Boyfriend System Activated.][System Rule: Every girl you save makes you stronger.]I thought it was a joke, until the moment I protected my childhood friend from being torn apart, and suddenly, I could punch through a zombie’s skull like it was paper.Now, every day I wake up with the system whispering.[Ethan, save this girl. Comfort her. Protect her. Hold her hand. If you fail, you’re screwed.]Ahh!The weak, invisible guy I used to be is gone. In this new world, I’m the one every lady depends on. And I’ll say it proudly because...“I’m their boyfriend, aren’t I?”

Shadow Slave | Sleepless DreamerChapter 78: Sacrificial Duty (1)
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Set in the Shadow Slave world...a time before Sunny was born...this story follows a simple soldier who must survive in a dystopian, apocalyptic landscape where magic and gun warfare collide.In a far-off Quadrant known as North America, a young soldier named Hope is 16 years old when he gets infected by the Nightmare Spell. He passed! But...he feels a bit scammed...?A flaw that makes him fade from people's memories...A cursed attribute that makes him remember everything endlessly in eternal wakefulness...It's as if the Spell is twisting his future and existence into an almost improbable one.All he has ever known his purpose to be was to serve as a simple soldier. Not too powerful. But not so weak either. And maybe, just maybe like some others, become an Awakened. Although he never dreamt of being one.Now that his whole life is compromised after his First Nightmare, his first objective is to survive on his own. But as he tries to escape his fate, his actions seem to lead him further from his goal.He struggles against obstacles that slowly grow bigger and out of proportion.Maybe the Dream Realm and the Real World aren't so different than one may think.Hope's journey involves uncovering secrets and gaining knowledge about his true nature and his new role in the world.Is he fit to be a hero?Could he redefine it?***Please read the READER DISCLAIMER in Volume 0.This is my spin-off novel of “Shadow Slave” by Guiltythree.But please don't expect the same writing style, setting, and characters, especially the main character.This story reveals more about how people/cities/governments operate after the Spell’s arrival. I always find it interesting how maybe one country handles it fairly, but how others handle it with desperation to the point that you question humanity.There will be easter eggs pointing to the original novel either intentional for the plot or unrelated to it, but all for fun.I am a new author so props to all who bear with me and helps me improve my writing. If it is not for you, please don't leave outright hate comments. Eat wassabi instead if you want pain. Critique and advice would be great too.

The Author Reincarnated As An ExtraChapter 76: Patience
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Being the author of the breakout novel, Gates of The Primordials, Jarren Fletcher did not care about the constant critiques claiming he had a habit of treating extra characters as mere plot devices, creating and then dumping them once they’d served their purpose.To Jarren, it didn’t matter. Extras were just that—extras. All that mattered was the main character.But Jarren never expected to wake up in his own story, reincarnated as one of the meaningless, disposable extra characters, Deremiah Morcant—a coward who took his own life to escape the perilous challenges of the Gate Trials.Now, Jarren has to face those deadly challenges himself in the body of a weak, insignificant extra. He must find a way to survive in the rules of the dangerous world he had created, whilst also trying to save it.But time is running out. The next Wave is coming, and so are the paragons.

Be A Global Beast Master By System BugsChapter 50
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In a world ravaged by fiend beasts and spatial rifts, humans fight back using “”Soul Contracts”” to tame these creatures, turning them into protective spirit animals. Amidst this chaos, Zhou Mu, born with inadequate soul intensity and physical prowess, struggles to become an esteemed Animal Whisperer.With only a low-tier grass snake as his spirit animal and limited chances to pass the Whisperer’s test, Zhou Mu’s future looks bleak. However, an unexpected twist comes with the discovery of a mysterious system that allows him to trade personal attributes for power. As he navigates this new potential, Zhou Mu faces the challenge of overcoming his limitations and rising to power in a world where strength determines one’s fate.

ACE OF FATEChapter 36: A world through Zoya eyes.
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Fate weaves its tapestry in shadows and light, guiding our steps through the dance of destiny.“Ace of Fate” is an action, romance, and fantasy novel that follows Felix and Miku Yotsuba, both of whom struggle to comprehend human emotions. Miku is a cold-hearted woman, while Felix is a childish man, and both have lost someone dear to them.Felix is a solitary man living away from society. When he meets Miku, his life begins to change dramatically. As their relationship develops, both characters slowly discover and explore human emotions. The story unfolds, taking readers on a journey of self-discovery, redemption, and the unpredictable nature of fate. With its compelling blend of intrigue and personal struggle, the novel boasts rich lore and plenty of action.In the world they inhabit, people possess a unique energy in their soul called Zor energy, which is not elemental magic but a completely new power system.

Supreme Eyes: Being Adopted by a princessChapter 24: Future
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Born blind and causing his mother’s death in the process, Adam did not have an easy childhood.Due to the circumstances of his birth, he was labeled a cursed child, enduring a harsh upbringing as he suffered mistreatment at the hands of his own family.Everything changed when, at the age of five, he was subjected to a talent test alongside other children. However, he failed spectacularly, becoming one of the rare cases in history of someone born without talent.His family immediately exiled him, abandoning him to his fate in a forest teeming with spiritual beasts.But by a twist of fate, a higher existence took notice of him—Selene Ashwyn, the princess of an immortal empire, who wandered in search of something that could help her escape her own destiny.Sensing something special within him, Selene chose to take him in as her disciple, determined to help him escape the deep darkness that had engulfed him since birth.Follow Adam’s journey and his inevitable rise to the top.

Global Awakening: I Got A SSS-level Library SystemChapter 19: Lucien Roberts’ Visit to the Santania School
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Ding—Congratulations on unlocking the hidden profession “Teacher”.Ding—Congratulations on acquiring three SSS talents:“Divine Library”: As a teacher, your being harbors a Divine Library, granting you the ability to see the unseen about individuals and objects alike, be it strengths or weaknesses. Furthermore, you have the capability to amend these shortcomings.“Get 1st student”: As a teacher, you're entitled to mentor x number of apprentices (x increases as you level up), establishing a bond that allows you to monitor their loyalty.“Pass on the Torch”: Your role as a teacher entails not only imparting knowledge but nurturing souls. Sharing skills or bestowing gifts upon your apprentices could lead to unexpected rewards, courtesy of a probabilistic system return....The world as we know it has been thrown into chaos, with the lines between game and reality blurring.Mankind has stepped into the age of career transformation.With monsters on the loose, the emergence of dungeons, hidden realms, and instances marks an era of both peril and potential.Survival dictates that humans embrace this new calling, striving for power and progression.Upon his arrival at the age of eighteen, Alex Watson is gifted with the extraordinary “Divine Library System”!Thus begins the meteoric rise of Alex Watson!He sets out to teach, to mentor, to elevate the elite, and to share his wisdom with the world.

SSS Rank Dragon summoning! Only I can summon an army of dragonsChapter 51: don’t unlock this -
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Earth desecrated, humans slaughtered, and all razed to the ground—that was the destruction the devils brought in their wake, and Kendrick Skylar, one of Earth’s Awakened who had stood against them, was the last to be taken by this plague.However, his death was not the end, but rather the beginning, as he was transmigrated to another world to restart his life, beginning as a baby.Growing up, the sore realization of how similar this world was to his own struck him. And the plague that befell his world would come for his new one, and everything he held dear, sooner or later.Awakening with the ability to summon SSS-rank dragons and an undead legion, he must prepare for the same fate that ended his first life to occur again.And this time, he must be ready.

He Who Was Forgotten – The Last High ElfChapter 39 – Broken Chains
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He remembers nothing. But the world remembers him.In a land ruled by dying kings and false gods, a nameless high elf awakens — alone, hunted, and forgotten by history.He does not seek war.But war finds him.As monsters kneel, vampires swear loyalty, and ancient warriors rise from exile, the world begins to change. Whispers of prophecy stir. The gods grow silent.And above it all... the sky watches.Strategic. Dark. Mythic.This is not a tale of chosen heroes.This is the rise of something older.A 1,000+ chapter epic of forgotten divinity, shattered kingdoms, and the birth of a new world.Why Read?Slow-burn, high-stakes progression.Rich worldbuilding & political warfare.Followers you’ll fear and love.For fans of Overlord, Re:Zero, and Attack on Titan.

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