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Arriving in a new world where the steam industry was booming, he inherited a three-story apartment on the capital's royal square, took in someone else's cat, and listened to the whispers at his ear, ready to witness this mysterious and bizarre era. The epic of the Sixth Era was about to commence, and behind the curtain, The Chosen One was destined to step into legend. Old Gods, Relics, steam, witches, detectives, ancient secrets, the Era's brilliance... "Would you like to play a round of Roder Cards?" Time engraved the hours, as Silvermoon illuminated the shadows. I compose your legend, you whisper your verses to me.

Amidst much anticipation, the virtual reality game Dark Land, a decade in the making, has finally launched. However, its steep price has caused many long-time fans to hesitate. Meanwhile, an obscure game has gained massive attention, cleverly capitalizing on Dark Land's popularity. Qi Sheng: "I've got a link to a cracked version of Dark Land! Free and legit!"

The journey of a little wild monster becoming the ultimate boss. "Someday, I'll trample the system under my feet and drive those damned players out of my territory."

Once a mortal from Earth, Liora was reborn on the banks of the River of Oblivion — as a Devil. Just when she was worried about her future, a System awakened within her, granting her the power to grow stronger by devouring souls. From that moment onward, the rise of the Devil Empress began. Countless years later, her name echoed through the universe, accompanied by many titles. Devil Empress. Mother of Despair. Daughter of Calamity. Queen of Ruin. The Endbringer. The Primordial Sin. TAGS: Overpowered, Yuri, R18, Slight Romance, System, Dark, Villain, Devil, Action, Adventure, Reincarnation, World Hopping

Anthony has been reborn! Placed into the remarkable game-like world of Pangera. However, something seems a little off. What's with these skills? Bite? Dig? Wait.... I've been reborn as a WHAT?! Follow Anthony as he attempts to adjust to his new life, to survive and grow in his new Dungeon home!

“Everything comes to an end,” that is what Riku, an ordinary young man, will be forced to learn far sooner than he ever imagined. Mistakes and immaturity are among the consequences of *that* tragedy. It will open his eyes but gradually close his mind, blurring the lines between “reality,” a “dream,” and an “illusion.” And no matter how hard he tries to run, one can't outrun themselves...

‘How cliché. I’ve read countless novels where the Hero is betrayed by their companions… but was I wrong to trust those who fought beside me for nearly six decades?’ ----- Betrayal. A word many live in fear of. A word some never expect… until it happens. A word that completely shatters one’s view of life. Just like any other heroic tale, Simon was the Hero of Earth, the one who defeated the Demon King and was about to end the war between races with his companions. Yet, in the end, he was betrayed by his own companions for reasons he never understood. Instead of finding death, Simon found rebirth. To his horror, he reincarnated as the very race he had devoted his entire life to exterminating… a race he despised, feared, and was disgusted by. Reborn as a demon infant within one of the most impoverished demon tribes, Simon found himself at the very bottom of a world he once sought to destroy. Fortunately, he was not entirely abandoned. His unique Seven Star Blessing, bestowed by his patron God, followed him through reincarnation. Armed with this Blessing and the Demonic Magic of his new race, Simon now harbors an ambition greater than ever before… to rise higher than he ever did as the Hero of Earth. To become a God. But the path forward is far from simple. Betrayals from those he would never expect. Endless trials and tribulations. And the lingering question of identity… Should he cling to his past as a human hero, or embrace his nature as a demon to survive? Can Simon abandon his hatred and live among demons? Will he erase his past entirely and fully embrace his demonic nature? Will his thirst for revenge drag him deeper into darkness… Or will he rise above it? In the end… Will he be devoured… or will he devour all?

Everyday was the same for Skullius. An Undead minion of the lowest order like him, didn’t have to find a grand purpose… other than mining mana gems for his Lich master, of course. His peers thought so. They lacked ambition. To be fair, so did he. But there was just that something that kept nagging at him. A spark that no other skeleton seemed to have. Other than being the sassy bullshitter obsessed with mana that he was, why did Skullius vaguely remember being something other than a Moronic Undead drone once? What had come before his Undeath? In the end, it was this spark that allowed our atrocious hero to escape the clutches of his evil master and reach another world. And it is in this world, chock full of dangers – most beckoned by Skullius’ abnormally horrendous luck, to be honest – that the skeleton’s journey begins. In Aigas – the new world – he prepared for the greatest getback of an age armed with a power greater than that of the Liches of Deadmanland! ...... [Author’s Answers To Popular Readers’ Questions] Q: (IHateArjuun77) -Hey author, is your book trash?- A: (Author) -Haha, screw you dear reader. The answer is NO. The story has elements of comedy, action, magic, adventure and Brutality. Like it gets really dark sometimes. There’s a comprehensive story with characters that I tried my damndest to NOT make generic on top of a cool power system that’s for the most part easy to understand. So its not trash. Q: (IFreakingHateArjuun56) -Hey author why is your first volume so slow paced and... trash?- A: (Author) -Haha. It’s how I designed the First Volume to be. It’s a fun setup that doesn’t focus on many things other than the MC’s mentality, powers and route of progression. The next volumes are normal paced, focusing on the world, the villains and general expansion but all while still retaining the book theme and fun experience- Q: (ShadeIsAPervert001) -Hey author, I instinctively sense that I’ll hate this book, when should I drop? A: (Author) -Is this the same reader?! Anyway, I’ll give a range. Read a minimum of the first 20 chapters to a max of up to chapter 44 before you decide on anything too rash. I’ll hunt down this reader! --- Book cover art by Vicky.rae. Discord: [ https://discord.gg/8hcraTjzE9 ] Patreon: For custom art patreon.com/Livelysockets

“Life is nothing but a cruel game… and we are its unwilling players.” — Ethan Heart --- After living a miserable life cornered from every direction, Ethan expected nothing good from the world anymore. He was a failure .. good at nothing. A burden. Treated like human trash by society. And yet… he was exceptional at one thing. Games. That single talent earned him a name as the owner of one of the most prominent games streaming channels in the scene. Sheltered within his safe space as a gaming addict, Ethan never imagined his life would be turned upside down— The moment he became the first person in history to finish the impossible game… Ordeal. A dark Souls-like RPG with brutal, unforgiving difficulty and a living world that punished players for every mistake. “I saw the ending to the game no one was able to clear. But, when I came to my senses, I was inside of the game” The story of Ordeal was one of despair. The Apocalypse descended. And the Night Lord shattered the Light into fragments. The Curse of Night spread across the world, corrupting all living things—twisting them into grotesque abominations known as Night Walkers, monsters that ravaged everything in their path. In this ruined world, a select group of humans awakened powers resembling game systems. To survive, they must slay monsters, absorb souls, and grow stronger in a merciless world that devours the weak. Ethan became the final summoned player. Forced to walk through Ordeal once again... This time not as a gamer… But as a participant. He must reach the ending that none before him could attain. “No matter how impossible it seems… I will conquer this game...!” Armed with complete knowledge of the world’s secrets, the instincts of a veteran player .. And the forbidden pact he forged with a Devil .. Ethan begins his journey. ... Join the Discord for character illustrations and more : discord: https://discord.gg/uNrXRgS3Xb

As the two stars align, the legend begins… After becoming a test subject of new technology, Joshua has experienced a mysterious phenomenon that allows him to assume a new identity in a different world. In this world, humans consume potions that give them the ability to transform into humanoid beasts. They have Alter Beasts that they can use to battle. They are called Alterers! Alterers can wield the power of nature. They can use magical abilities that they use to protect the things important to them. They use their powers to fight and pursue their dreams. Becoming an Alterer is choosing the path that only the brave will walk. Despite this arduous path, Alterers still brave the challenges to become myths! Forced by his circumstances and to honor his promise, Joshua will walk the mythical path. He will battle the savageness of the wilderness and the human heart. With the help of the otherworldly tech assimilated in his soul and the mysterious shard fused in his heart, Joshua will forge a unique path that will bring dread to all creatures! Sink continents! Shatter the sky! Devour the world! ...... New chapters are posted at 6 pm (GMT+8). Also, check my page on this site. www.buymeacoffee.com/grimlak03 I'm posting images I used as inspirations, so if you're interested, you can see them anytime. You can also buy me a coffee if you like my novel! Maybe you can pity this poor me and give me some encouragement. I will greatly appreciate it. Thank you and God bless! ...... Note: The book cover photo is not mine. The image came from the Sega-developed PS2 game, Project Altered Beast.

The world, nearing its 100,000th year, decided to split its history into ten periods—each having its own breakthrough in the evolution of humanity. In the current era, Haruo struggles to find an earnest living with his younger brother. failing to land a single job to cover their expenses. Fortunately, he was able to become a butler to a noble lady, Ena. During his time as a butler, many events occurred that led them to a confrontation with a mysterious man. Meeting the man, he offered a contract to the trio that benefited them, but inevitably came with a price.

A steam punk fantasy story. Jack, a content creator for mystery, horror, and conspiracy stories, dies and is reborn as a formless ghost. He acquires the system-panel like ability to get stronger. He can earn new supernatural traits. And he can even evolve and gain new incarnations. The problem is... he is now in an alternate Earth. The one that is still in the Industrial Revolution Era. The one with cursed steam engines, monster-infested sea exploration, mysterious pirates, supernatural powers, mythical creatures, demonic entities, and completely different geography. Jack has to adapt and survive. As he does so, the legends of the Circle of Jacks appears in that world. Transcendent incarnations of Jack made their impacts in this new world... (1) Jack Mystery, the mysterious specter, (2) Judge Jack, the rakshasa of judgement, (3) Jack Night, the human mercenary, (4) Racer Jack, the kamaitachi speedster vigilant, (5) Jack Lantern, the devil puppet who decided to be a bizarre puppeteer, and (6) ??? I will also be posting this story on RoyalRoad.com: https://www.royalroad.com/profile/36721/fictions If you, dear readers, enjoy the story and are willing to support my work, please visit patreon.com/Alkrishna. It should be about 50 chapters ahead there.

Jiang Li awakens in the Douluo Continent with a divine auction system. His very first auction: the Flame Dragon of the Sky. From that moment on, the strongest powers of the continent set their eyes on the Star Auction Pavilion. Soul rings, soul bones, immortal herbs, god-slaying weapons… In this world, everything can be auctioned! Thank you for the support, friends. If you want to read more chapters in advance, go to my Patreon. Read 30 Chapters In Advance: patreon.com/Kira1997

A story of a transmigrator returning once more to the moment it all began… The splendor and humiliation of his past life have long faded. In this life, the road to power must be walked from the very beginning. The path of the strong is one of solitude. Indifference, ruthlessness, deception, patience… If any of these can serve as shortcuts to strength, he will take them without hesitation! •. •. YO! Tetsuya (MC) doesn’t focus only on Poison-types, he has several others. It’s just that in the "previous timeline", that was his specialty and he became skilled at it. Any normal person would start with what they’re good at and then expand into other paths (Types). --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 12 CH/W Disclaimer. This fanfic is an translation by the author 岑自省. All rights to the original work belong to its creator.

In an age of blood, steel, and freezing spray, a Viking’s worth is measured by the swing of his axe. They are raiders. They are conquerors. They are the terror of the North. Ragnar, the eighteen-year-old bastard son of a starving chieftain, is none of these things. Just a month ago, he was a Senior Naval Architect in Seattle, designing high-efficiency cargo vessels. Now, he stands on a frozen fjord in 865 AD, facing a suicide mission to England that threatens to wipe out his village. Mocked for his refusal to raid and his obsession with "wizard words" like logistics and drag coefficients, Ragnar is dismissed as a coward. But they are all wrong. Where they see a longship, he sees a displacement curve waiting to be optimized. Where they see a storm, he sees wind energy waiting to be harnessed. They say his methods are madness. Soon, they will realize that while they are playing at war, he is engineering an empire. -------- Disclaimer: *Kingdom Building & Tech-Uplift: MC uses modern engineering to revolutionize the Viking Age. *Weak-to-Strong: Starts as a despised bastard, progresses to a wealthy tycoon/warlord. *High Detail: Detailed descriptions of ship-building and primitive industrialization.

Zhang Fei was the second son of a wealthy family, and his family loved him except for one person. His big brother, Zhang He, was always jealous and envious of him. One day, Zhang He colluded with Zhang Fei's girlfriend, who was a greedy woman by nature. They drugged him and framed him, which got him kicked out of their family. Fortunately, Zhang Fei had a kind maternal grandmother, and she always believed him. Since then, he has lived with his grandmother and started a new life as an abandoned child. Two years after that incident, a little girl who fell from the sky changed Zhang Fei's life forever. She caused him to die for a few moments, but her guardian revived him, and she gave him two apology gifts that completely changed his life. From that day on, Zhang Fei lived a completely new life with his three different identities: human, demon, and fox beast. Tags : #R18?? #Dual_Cultivation #Romance #System #No_Netorare #Milf #Yuri (Threesome or more only) #Illicit #Harem #Multiple_Worlds #Multiple_Races

After waking up as a Charmander, Lian discovers he possesses a Combat System. By continuously battling and earning combat ratings, he can become increasingly stronger. However, Lian, who is profoundly lazy, pursuing strength through battles isn't his desired lifestyle. He simply wishes to be an ordinary Charmander. ***** Please support me on Patreon, where you can read a bunch of extra chapters, not just for this novel, but for all the novels I'm translating. I upload at least 2 times daily for each novel (meaning there are at least twice as many chapters on Patreon compared to here on Webnovel). https://www.pat reon.com/ThatGreatStuff

Seth was a child who had no power in a world filled superpowered human beings and advanced technology. He was most often bullied by his peers for his lack of powers, some people ignored him like a plague. But everything changed when his blood landed on a seed kept in his father’s lab which immediately grew roots and entered his body. Then an enigmatic plant revealed herself as a parasite that attached to him. Now both Seth and Thally have to deal with their new lives together.

Evan Mercer died unable to finish page 212 of the book he was reading. He thought that was the end. Instead, he wakes up as a minnow in a poisoned swamp, and for the first time in his life, he can breathe. It’s a very small second chance. It’s also a very dangerous one. Two hundred years ago, the portals tore open and the world changed overnight. Monsters poured through. Guns, missiles, and bombs barely scratched them. Humanity survived only because a handful of people awakened mythic abilities, and they’ve been fighting ever since. They’ve clawed back 60% of the planet. The other 40% still belongs to the monsters. Evan was born in the worst corner of it. The swamp is a Level 3 danger zone, cut off from every city and hunter guild. The miasma twists everything that lives there. Even the smallest creatures glow. The things in the deep are so much stronger than anything above them that Evan can’t even read their levels. They show up as question marks. It’s a closed world with a cruel ladder, where every rung eats the one below it. But Evan's got a status panel, a unique skill called Absorb, and a stubborn mind that refuses to stop asking questions. He can eat to grow stronger. He can fuse skills, unlock mutations, and push every ability past what it was meant to be. He doesn’t know what he’ll evolve into. The panel only displays: Available forms: ??? He doesn’t care. He wants to find out. Because beyond the swamp is an entire world he’s never seen. Dungeons that swallow cities. Guilds that rank people like weapons. Beings who can erase a city with a single move. And things above them that even those beings are afraid of. Evan is small. Evan is hungry. And Evan is absolutely not going to spend his second life hiding in a log. He’s going to eat his way up the food chain, climb out of the swamp, and see every impossible corner of this magical world. One bite at a time.