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Villain's Path System

Lucian Valemont was supposed to die a dog's death. Humiliated. Discarded. Killed by the golden protagonist like every forgettable villain. There was just one problem: he remembered the entire damn novel. Reincarnated as the bastard son of Duke Valemont, Lucian wakes up with a Villain's Path System and a destiny written in failure. His talent? Stolen by a curse that sealed 88% of his mana. His family? They'd celebrate if he dropped dead. The academy? They see him as a punchline. But Lucian has something the protagonist doesn't. He knows exactly what's coming. Every plot twist. Every hidden power. Every "destined" heroine who's supposed to fall for the hero. Seraphina Ashenblade—the proud sword goddess with a secret no one suspects. Elira Frostveil—the ice princess hiding a bloodline that could shatter kingdoms. Aria Lighthollow—the saintly healer with desires darker than anyone knows. The protagonist can have his spotlight and his predictable happy ending. Lucian will take the power, the women, and the throne the story never meant for him to have. The novel thinks it controls his fate. It's about to learn what happens when the villain stops playing by the rules. A WARNING TO IMPATIENT READERS: If you're looking for a brainless MC who gets instantly overpowered in chapter 3 and collects women like trophies, click away now. Go read something else. For the first 45 chapters, Lucian is physically pathetic. He doesn't survive with cheat-like strength; he survives through sheer spite, psychological warfare, and gaslighting people who could crush him with two fingers. If you have the attention span of a goldfish and drop novels because the MC can't one-shot the villain on day one, this isn't for you. But if you're smart enough to stick around for the build-up? Chapter 46 changes everything. The payoff will absolutely shatter your mind. Consider this a filter.
Michi_seneska · 49.8k Views

Honkai: Withered White Camellia

[Also Known as: Honkai Unofficial History: The Valkyries Are Breaking Down?!] The white camellia, scientifically known as "Camellia japonica alba", is a flower native to East Asia, where it grows in temperate forests and shaded gardens. First cultivated over a thousand years ago in China and Japan, it became a symbol of purity and admiration, celebrated in art, poetry, and tradition. Often gifted to honor someone beloved, the white camellia's pristine petals are revered for their flawless beauty. Despite its elegance, the flower is notoriously delicate. Sensitive to harsh conditions, its petals bruise easily, and it wilts quickly when removed from its stem. Beneath its perfect bloom lies a quiet fragility, a silent reminder that beauty and purity often come at the cost of resilience. ... ??? what? Doujinshi artist Li Wu transmigrated into the Honkai world, but the plot seemed a little off. "System, why doesn't this plot match the game's storyline?" [Rest assured, our history is absolutely canon. It has nothing to do with unofficial lore.] "Then let me ask you, what's Kiana's character setting?" [Aloof, misanthropic, a loner, and totally indifferent!] "And Raiden Mei?" [A terrible personality. She loves being manipulated, scolded, and verbally abused!] "Bullshit! I drew this dark and edgy doujinshi myself, don't you think I'd know?!" "System, I really like the 'Return by Death' ability you gave me. But this setting where I *also* regress if the heroines die? I'm not a fan." ... As time passed and the plot unfolded, the Valkyries' personalities broke down even further. Raiden Mei kneeled on the ground, gripping his and Kiana's hands, saying things like, "We have to form a Valkyrie squad for the rest of our lives," and "I'll do anything." Fu Hua, without another word, shoved a half-eaten chocolate Pocky stick and a cigarette at him, saying, "A little bro should listen to his big sis. Do it right, and you'll get a reward." "Are there any normal people left?! Why is everyone completely OOC?!" [Isn't Elysia still around?] "She's the most twisted one of all!"
R_Arven · 98.9k Views

I became a Mirror but I am too overpowered.

Lee Eunwoo was a completely ordinary Korean office worker. Actually… no. He was even below ordinary. He had no talent, no money, no girlfriend, and his boss treated him like a disposable NPC. His only hobby was reading trashy webnovels where the protagonist becomes the strongest being in the universe. One day, after staying up all night reading a 3,000-chapter cultivation novel, Eunwoo muttered: “If I got reincarnated, I’d definitely do better than this idiot protagonist.” Then he died. Just like that. Truck-kun didn’t even bother slowing down. ⸻ The System Appears When Lee Eunwoo opened his eyes again, he didn’t see heaven. He didn’t see a fantasy world either. He saw himself. But something was wrong. He couldn’t move. He couldn’t blink. He couldn’t breathe. And then a mechanical voice echoed. [Welcome to the Universal Reflection System.] [Host has been reincarnated as: Mirror.] Eunwoo: “…Wait.” At first Eunwoo believed his second life was cursed. He was just a mirror in a dusty antique shop in a small fantasy town. But then a thief broke into the shop. The thief looked into the mirror. And suddenly— BOOM. The thief collapsed unconscious. [Skill acquired: Reflection.] Anything shown in the mirror… Can be copied, reflected, amplified, or reversed. Magic spells? Reflected. Sword skills? Copied. Curses? Returned to sender. Even divine abilities could be mirrored. The stronger the opponent, the stronger Eunwoo becomes. ⸻ Eunwoo’s Biggest Problem The system kept giving absurd powers. But Eunwoo misunderstood everything. Every time he gained a new ability he thought: “This is probably the weakest starter skill…” Meanwhile the world thought something completely different.
Arman2026 · 2.2k Views

Weapon seller in the world of magic

WPC 190: Silver Tier winner. Mark is a genius military weapon designer who was kidnapped by a mafia gang after refusing to work for them. They forced him to design unique weapons for five years, until one day he successfully escaped only to get shot by his trusted comrades. *Ding! You awakened a weapon system. When he opened his eyes, he was in a different body and in a different world. "You want to kill a wild boar without being detected? Forget about bow and arrow. Here, I present you this sniper rifle." "You want to kill a horde of goblins from the sky? Forget about those flying carpets and brooms. Here, I present you the fighter jet." "You want to kill a dragon? Forget about taking the help of the S-class adventure team. Here, I present you a nuclear bomb." Join Mark Spencer/ Lu Zhen as he brings the whole world to its knees with the help of his weapon system. *** Note: Author isn't born in an English-speaking nation and has no editor either. So, please be understanding if there are any grammatical errors. ************** Author's current works: (War Online) (My Soul Card is a Reaper) (A Peacock husband of five princesses by day, A Noble Assassin by night) Author's other notable works: The Last Slytherin, The Sharingan Hyuga ************** Do comment and give power stones or golden tickets to support the author. For further support: patreon.com/snowstar For discussions about the novel or hints of future arcs and spoilers, Join the Discord server: https://discord.gg/9pw6NBJD
Snowstar · 3.3m Views

Pokemon: Unshackled Legends

In his past life, he was a lone-wolf survivalist. In his spare time, he was a fan of the gritty web novel Chronicles of Freedom. Now, he is Zeth, a child transmigrated into the brutal recruitment trials of Team Rocket. Zeth knows the rules. He knows the "Cain" method. He has the same analytical System recording every biological quirk and aptitude of the monsters around him. But as he stands on the shore of a lethal island—divided by scorching deserts and a high-level volcanic zone—he realizes something terrifying: This is not the book he read. New regions, undiscovered gates to dangerous dimensions, and historical figures like a young Cynthia and Steven Stone populate this world. The "meta-knowledge" that was supposed to be his greatest weapon is now an unreliable map leading him into death traps. With a green-potential Houndour as his only ally and a one-month deadline to survive the trial, Zeth must use his survivalist instincts and his secret System to "unshackled" his Pokémon's limits. In Team Rocket, you are either the predator or the fodder. Zeth has no intention of dying twice. ----------------------------------- My second book!!! as said before this is very heavily inspired by the fanfic "Pokemon: Chronicles Of Freedom" which is my favorite Pokemon book by far and that inspired me to create my own with certain same principles... And NOOOO this ain't a blatant copy as you will see later on as I added so much newer stuff. There's possibly no romance, but if I had to choose one down the line it would of course either be Cynthia or Diantha.. But that's pretty much it. author out! happy reading....
Truthfully · 11.7k Views