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NOTE: The MC is evil. The story won't pretend otherwise but it'll explores THE WHY and THE HOW, not just THE WHAT. (So, just a note to self...) The story will be set In a medieval world where power is determined by "Axioms" It follows Lord Vladimir "Vlad" Kayne(current).. Originally a scholar from the First Civilization who discovered the secret of retaining memories through reincarnation.

Armed with Godly powers at their fingertips, the Order of the Cyberknight arose to reform the rotting world of 2069. But all this war is but a game for the God-Emperor of the cyberknights. Even as the Grand Knight, Mike would remain an indoctrinated servant of the empire. However, when the ugly truth becomes too painful to ignore, will he remain a pawn or become the adversary? As for Kadyn, Mike's most faithful, what will be her ultimate path within this storm?

Armed with Godly powers at their fingertips, the Order of the Cyberknight arose to reform the rotting world of 2069. But all this war is but a game for the God-Emperor of the cyberknights. Even as the Grand Knight, Mike would remain an indoctrinated servant of the empire. However, when the ugly truth becomes too painful to ignore, will he remain a pawn or become the adversary?

After seven grueling years of sweat, strategy, and sacrifice, Adam is suddenly expelled from his guild a shocking betrayal that leaves him with nothing. On his way to confront the leaders responsible, fate delivers a cruel twist: a fatal accident ends his life. But death is not the end. Adam awakens seven years in the past, on the very day the world’s most popular VR game, The Last Haven, launches. Armed with the knowledge of everything he experienced in his previous life, he sees an opportunity to rewrite his destiny. Determined to rise above past failures, Adam dives into the game with unmatched strategy and foresight, climbing the ranks faster than anyone could have imagined. Along the way, he uncovers hidden truths about the virtual world and the real forces that shape it,pushing him to confront not only the challenges of the game, but the secrets that could change everything he thought he knew about his reality. As allies and rivals alike test his limits, Adam must navigate betrayal, danger, and the thrill of second chances, all while forging a path that will define him as a legend, both in The Last Haven and beyond.

Lumerus is a world ruled only by power—where wizards, monsters, and ruthless kings dominate the land. Four hundred years ago, countless teleportation circles appeared across the continent, unleashing terrifying creatures that reshaped the world forever. Since then, only the strong survive. Into this brutal world awakens Aric Miller—a teenager with a tragic past—who suddenly transmigrates into the frail body of Kael Ariston, a slave who never had a chance to fight his fate. But destiny twists when Kael encounters a legendary female dragon, a being long believed to be nothing more than a myth. She grants him a Level-Up System… but one bound by a merciless rule: Every level must be paid for. And the price grows darker each time. Join Aric Miller on a mysterious, thrilling, and sinister journey filled with schemes, betrayals, and ancient secrets waiting to be uncovered. The deeper he climbs, the deeper the world descends into chaos.

I traveled through Naruto and became a daimyo at the beginning. The system rewarded me with the power of six paths! Sarutobi Hiruzen, you are old, it’s time to give up your position! Is Orochimaru a scientific genius? Come be my chief scientist! Tsunade is a medical prodigy? Sign a lifetime employment contract! Uchiha? No night of genocide! Hyuga? The caged bird is released! Itachi? Obito? Danzo? Uchiha Madara? Otsutsuki Kaguya? All of you die! Disclaimer: The MC is a dark, morally grey-to-black protagonist

Daichi thought his life was perfect. As a demolition household heir with eight properties generating passive income, he was living the dream of every modern person—collecting rent without lifting a finger. But fate had other plans. After a attempt to save someone from drowning, he transmigrates into the brutal world of One Piece as a low-ranking member of the Beast Pirates. But Daichi isn't your typical protagonist seeking adventure and friendship. He has one goal: rebuild his real estate empire and return to his comfortable landlord lifestyle! With the power of Groudon and a cheat that more property = more haki, Daichi begins his rise through the pirate world. Why fight for treasure when you can buy houses and collect rent? Daichi: "My dream is to collect rent from the world" ------ Image from pinterest Has powers of Groudon

Ellian Eldarion is a renowned artist, the creator of a revolutionary painting style that has spread across the world. Despite his fame and achievements, his life was dark and marked by trauma. On one of the gloomy days, a mysterious figure from the crew of a train that travels to another world, approaches Ellian with an invitation to join its ‘passengers’. Driven by a growing curiosity, he agrees to step aboard. From that moment, a deadly game begins. Ellian must uncover the secrets hidden within the train’s carriages, confront what truly occurs on its journey, and understand the extraordinary power of paintings.

Sherlock had two things to do today. The first was to pay the water bill. The second was to kill someone. Given his tendency toward procrastination, always preferring to leave the difficult task until last. He decided to kill the person first. And so, in a narrow alley on a London street, Sherlock slowly stepped out of the shadows, carrying a head. Blood ran down the spine and dripped onto the ground, drip, drop. Good. The murderer has been dealt with. The next challenge: proving the murderer was the murderer.

[Roger Template + Global Devil Fruits + All Three Fruit Types + High Martial Arts World + Hot-Blooded Power Fantasy + Single Heroine (Tentative) + Unrivaled Haki + Zero Cowardice/No “Turtle” Strategy] Chen Yu has transmigrated. He finds himself in a world where the abilities from One Piece have manifested in reality. Here, Devil Fruit powers are supreme. In this life, his background is illustrious. His father is the Patriarch of the Chen Family, a prestigious lineage of Awakeners in Lanjiang. His mother, though she sacrificed herself on the battlefield, secured him a spot in the highest-grade Awakening Pod before she passed. He thought he had a "God-tier start." With the Awakening Ceremony imminent, he was ready to soar. Instead, he was framed by his malicious stepmother, lost his life, and had his death staged as a suicide—all so she could steal his Awakening spot. On the brink of death, Chen Yu realized the truth: In this dog-eat-dog world, strength is the only law! But fate gave Chen Yu a second chance. Not only did he survive, but during the Awakening Ceremony, he hit the jackpot with a single draw. He pulled the F-Rank [Gol D. Roger Template] and the SSS-Rank [Flame-Flame Fruit]. "The Flame-Flame Fruit? Even a dog wouldn't eat that trash!" Without hesitation, Chen Yu rejected the SSS-Rank fruit and chose the [Roger Character Template]! Ridicule and scorn flooded in from the crowd. His vicious stepmother even stepped forward publicly, trying to nail his coffin shut with the weight of public opinion. To this, Chen Yu simply declared: "Only Haki transcends all!" Who cares about your schemes? take my Divine Departure first! Azure Dragon Fruit Awakened: Thunder roars and heavens crumble! Armament Haki: Fist Bone · Galaxy Impact! Observation Haki: Future Sight! Conqueror’s Haki: Advanced Infusion (CoC Coating) + Observation Killing! The world watched as he grew stronger by the day. He forced a version update: Haki is King. When his "parents" saw him completely destroy the younger brother they doted on, they cried tears of regret. Chen Yu looked down at them coldly: "Crying? You can cry all the way to hell! You still die!" Note: This Novel is unofficial Translation

In Tokyo, anyone about to step into the life of a corporate drone can’t escape the trial of learning to cook. Many students, after finishing high school, also choose to spend a few years at Tōtsuki Academy to refine their skills. For Hikigaya Hachiman, whose dream is to become a househusband, his father Jōichirō’s request leads him to enroll in this legendary school. And so, a new story begins. Erina: “I could never recognize the cooking of someone who doesn’t even know how to hold a knife… and yet, why can’t I resist this sensation of my taste buds being endlessly teased?” Alice: “Every time I taste Hikigaya-kun’s food, it feels like being crushed in the middle of a charging army—I can’t break free from it.” Yukinoshita: “Hikigaya-kun, please don’t put your strange fetishes on the table. If it’s in private… I might consider it.” Come on! I really just came here to be a chef!

Seven years ago, a world-shaking show captivated the entire globe, an unforgettable experience and a chance to become rich overnight. But all good things come to an end… and this game did, in a pool of blood, leaving only one scarred winner behind. Now, it's back, reborn under a new face, ready to change the world’s very perception of reality. Who are the shadowy investors behind it? Why bring the game back at all? Human nature is fragile. For the right price, we forget yesterday’s brother and sell our souls for survival. Are you ready to join a survival game where every nation is a contender… and only the strongest live to tell the tale?

The indifferent gods look coldly at the mortal world from the clouds, the tailless reptiles whisper in the gap between winter and spring, and the eight-clawed demon god in a high hat plays his flute in the cold sea. The steam engine had just ignited the light of civilization where swordplay and sorcery duels, alchemical guns and galleons orchestrate songs of perish, secret societies and the Church of the Righteous God are chasing and hiding against one another, and the curtain has been raised on the Great Age, the Great Voyage! The Great Exploration! Great geographic discoveries! There are dramatic epics, and also sinister and deceitful schemes. Will Civilization conquer barbarism? No, there will only be barbarism and more barbarism! Alvin wakes up in the small seaside town, rises as a descendant of a fallen noble and enters the center of the vortex step by step, claiming the legendary crown at the peak of the path of the Extraordinary.

My grandfather is very eccentric, performing daily rituals of offering incense to himself, standing in front of his own spirit tablet and eating candles. Villagers are fearful of my grandfather. I am fearful of him too. Later, I discovered that what they were afraid of was not my grandfather, but me. Even grandfather is afraid of me. ... My name is Chen Shi. The Chen of honesty, the Shi of sincerity.

If i knew that ruling a universe would be this tiring, I would have preferred to retire in my original world…sigh… .

After her rebirth, Rita vows not to repeat her past mistakes. This time, her first priority is to stop her brother, who is about to marry into the Lopez family, from participating in the initial game beta test. In her previous life, she was deceived by this scheming brother until her dying breath. It was only at the end that she realized she was merely a villain in a male-oriented novel about a live-in son-in-law, with all the malice and manipulation orchestrated by him behind the scenes. In this life, Rita decides to change the rules of the game. She will stay in the shadows and seize all the opportunities meant for the male and female leads. By participating in the beta test and re-selecting her abilities, she systematically dismantles the protagonists’ advantages, all while making them believe she’s on their side. Rita has no intention of harming innocent people, nor is she a selfless saint. In this game, she works with the authorities for mutual benefit, all to achieve her ultimate goal—becoming the true master of her fate.

A new work from the author of 'My Senior Brother is Too Steady', welcome to enjoy it! ------- [Science Fiction Apocalypse Setting + Alone Cultivation Protagonist, Not a Mindless Feel-Good Story] This is a shattered world where human civilization barely gasps for air on a planet ravaged by the Blade Beast catastrophe, the flame of civilization in underground fortresses flickers intermittently, and human elites in space are brewing a final plan to strike back at the Blade Beasts, but the future of humanity is dimly lit by fading stars… "So," a Mahayana Realm expert, who after cultivating alone for one hundred and twenty-five years failed his tribulation and became a Residual Soul in this 'peculiar' world, sighed deeply as he looked up to the sky: "What the hell does this have to do with me?!"

The first star that passed away extinguished two thousand years ago. Four hundred years later, the mysterious Calamity of Heavenly Fall destroyed the civilization of the previous era, returning thriving cultures to ignorance. Since then, stars gradually vanished, the Firmament grew dark and dim, and a new civilization rose from the starless wilderness, flourishing once more. Yet, what accompanied this were war, death, destruction, and hatred. The flames once aimed at the Firmament were used to slaughter the people of enemy nations, and the raining clouds once engineered to alter deserts were turned into floods that engulfed the land. Humans once again began to kill each other for wealth and power... but no one looked up at the sky. They lost the Guidance of the stars Above the Sky, forgetting the awe of gazing upon the Milky Way. They were all prisoners. One thousand six hundred years after the Calamity of Heavenly Fall, a young child awakened memories of his past life. He wanted to break the Cage, to throw off the shackles. He wanted to become a star. To return to Above the Sky. "I don't care about how the people of this world live, whether they're well-fed or not, whether they can dress warmly or live comfortably, whether they have dreams or hopes. I don't care about their loves and hates." "I just want to go Above the Sky." ——Ian.

Thirty years ago, A meteor fell, revealing God's ruins! A God stepped out from it and started to feed on humans. From that day forth, humanity became the prey of the God, All except for me! Because I feed on God.

Xu Zimei found himself reborn, carrying with him all the heaven-shaking cultivation and memories from his previous life. But something was off about the script. Isn’t reincarnation always the protagonist’s theme? However, I was cast as the villain! This is the story of a villain's step-by-step journey to becoming the Demon King. —————————— In an era of great strife, where mystical arts resonated! An elder of the True Martial Holy Sect sat at the Willow Bank River Fishing Platform when suddenly he heard the dragon’s roar. Three thousand carps knocked at the gate of life, transforming into the Measureless Golden Dragon, soaring through the firmament, graceful as a startling swan! There were strongmen who measured the heavens and earth with their strides, monks who sat in meditation in temples for three thousand years, achieving sudden enlightenment—auspicious clouds descended, and all laws of magic cheered in chorus. Blood moons darkened the night, rainbows cut through the daylight. There was a swordsman with a wooden sword on his back who, with a turn and a raise of his hand, shattered thousands of miles of rivers and mountains. In the south of the city, a ragged beggar with a broken willow twig dared to assault the Holy Court of a sect that boasted three emperors.