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What happens when you’re Level 99, rule a kingdom of terrifying monsters, and are desperately trying to hide the fact that you’re just winging it? Renji Hayakaze just punched a calamity-tier dragon to death with his bare hands. To the world, he is the Supreme Overlord of Gazen Dazardiyak, a ruthless tyrant who commands a Frost-Lich accountant, a lethal Spider Broodmother, and legions of unholy horrors. Entire nations tremble at his name, and conquered kingdoms offer up their most beautiful daughters just to appease his wrath. But internally? Renji is just a twenty-four-year-old gamer in sweatpants who wants to hit the Level 100 cap so he can finally relax and eat his mana-infused potato chips in peace. Unfortunately for Renji’s free time, his fanatically loyal (and terrifyingly competent) generals keep interpreting his social anxiety, sheer boredom, and emergency bathroom breaks as absolute, 5D-chess masterstrokes for global domination. Now, with rival human empires plotting his downfall and an aggressively affectionate harem treating his emotional suppression as "stoic majesty," Renji has to wage a continental war, manage a kingdom, and maintain his terrifying Final Boss persona... all without anyone realizing he has no idea what he's doing. What to Expect: OP Protagonist: He punches dragons. It's not a fair fight. The "Sasuga" Effect: Peak misunderstanding comedy where the MC's total accidents are praised as divine genius. Kingdom Building & LitRPG: Stats, classes, base management, and leveling up. Ruthless Subordinates: Monsters who are utterly terrifying to the world, but massive simps for their boss. Action & Slice-of-Life: A perfect blend of epic wars and the MC trying to sneak back to his secret room to watch TV. CHAPTERS UPDATED DAILY!

In a world ruled by Integration system and Sovereigns, where survival demands blood, Alexander—once a man of Earth—died under a cruel political scheme after avenging his murdered loved ones. Death should have ended him, but it became a new beginning. He was reincarnated by the fading Echoes of a suppressed being to serve the fate written for him. Alex was reborn into an unfamiliar world where strong mental fortitude controls the talent one gains after awakening. However, his memories were fractured due to his flawed reincarnation, and this flaw caused him to awaken with a Null talent. He would later discover that he could still advance by surviving certain deaths. He unlocked a system of the First King mid-mission, which guided him through challenges he would never have believed possible for someone of his talent. …Follow Alex as we discover whether he will reach the end of his decided fate and prove everyone wrong, or fade before his name is ever known.

Every New Year’s Eve, the blood moon rises, and with it comes a deadly truth: sleep can mean death. Some who succumb are dragged into the Lunar Plane, a nightmarish expanse ruled by lunar creatures that consume minds. Some humans, known as dreamers, survive the ordeal but at a terrible cost. They wander the creatures’ endless voids, returning only when they escape, their presence feared above all. Society has learned to dread them, seeing them as both a threat and a resource: unstable, unpredictable, yet capable of knowledge, foresight, and psychic power far beyond normal human limits. To control this danger, governments and mega-corporations maintain strict contracts with known dreamers. Some are coerced into monitoring the Lunar Plane, keeping the peace, hunting rogue entities, or extracting intelligence from the void for profit and defense. Others are weaponized for warfare, their unique abilities exploited to infiltrate enemy networks, manipulate adversaries, or sabotage opposing forces on either earth, or the lunar plane in which they are teleported to in their dreams. Wealthy citizens protect themselves with neural implants, anti-dreamer wards, and other advanced technology, creating a stark divide between those who can go toe to toe with dreamers, and those who cannot. Dreamers walk a razor’s edge, feared, exploited, and isolated, their humanity often traded for survival or for the strategic advantage of those who control the world above. Ryven never wished to become a dreamer. He never wanted to roam a void of horrors or wield powers he did not understand, yet after a sudden car crash, he awakens inside a the expanse of a horrifying creature, forced to watch it mimic his friends and family as he struggles to find a way back to life in the world above, a world both dazzling and terrifying in its technological sophistication yet blind to the nightmare many inhabit. As the blood moon rises again, the boundary between life and the Lunar Plane blurs, and Ryven must navigate a world that fears him even as it uses him.

One boy. One city. No competition. When stoic transfer student Ekam Sanjeevan arrives at Hyderabad’s most notorious school, he finds a "System" built on violence and broken ranks. To protect his friends and honor a fallen legacy, he shatters the hierarchy in a legendary five-second fight, claiming the mythic title of Rank Zero. As the leader of the resurrected Raven Gang, Ekam transforms the city's youth into a disciplined "Red Tide." But as his fame reaches its zenith, a global criminal syndicate—the World Class Gang—targets him. Ekam must now choose: rule as a monster, or sacrifice everything to become a legend.

Garrett Cole was never a good person—just a functional one. He learned early that society had rules, and following them was easier than explaining why he didn't feel what everyone else seemed to feel. People were puzzles. Relationships were transactions. Engineering was perfect because systems made sense where humans didn't. He spent fifteen years in war zones rebuilding infrastructure, not because he cared about the people he helped, but because broken systems were interesting puzzles. He had colleagues, not friends. Professional respect, not affection. A reputation for cold competence that served him in boardrooms and failed him everywhere else. He died at thirty-four saving eleven workers from a building collapse in Turkey. Not heroism—spite. Someone had corrupted his work, substituted substandard materials, turned his design into a deathtrap. The insult overrode his survival instincts. He went back for one more person because stopping felt like losing. The ceiling came down. His last thought was fury at himself for breaking his own rules. He died angry. He woke up the same way. Garrett didn't land in a random corpse. He woke inside Kael Ashford—Thornveld spy, traitor, and mass murderer. Ashford had been ritually executed by the Ascendancy, but before death, he'd made a deal. His body was promised to a fire entity older than the church, payment for services rendered. Now Garrett is squatting in contested property. The entity wants its vessel back. Ashford's enemies want revenge on a face they recognize. Ashford's handlers want their asset returned. And the body itself carries abilities that haven't yet awakened.

If life were given to you a second time, would you still choose to remain ordinary? Would you quietly live out your days, unknown and insignificant, watching the world move forward without you? Or would you seize the opportunity to stand at its center and shape it with your own hands? He has already experienced a mediocre life once. He understands how easily a man can be overlooked, forgotten, erased by time. This time, he refuses to be small. Armed with the knowledge of a life already lived, he will not follow rules written by others. He will create his own laws and establish the order he desires. Power will not control him. He will control power. Wealth, influence, politics, and war will become stepping stones beneath his feet. A human life barely spans a century. If it is destined to burn out, then he will make sure it burns brilliantly enough to set the entire world ablaze. This is the rise of a man who will no longer accept insignificance and will stop at nothing to reach the top. • Check Volume 0: Auxiliary Volume For More Info. ------------- TL/N: MC is Extremely Ruthless This story contains major finance and economics elements that play a central role in the plot. If you enjoy strategic financial growth, economic manipulation, and calculated power plays, this book is for you. I'm translating and doing poison testing for this work so that it becomes readable and all credit goes to orignal Creator. Atleast read first 30-40 Chapters before deciding If You Like It Or Not! :) Additional Tags: #AlternateWorld #Antihero Protagonist #Apathetic Protagonist #Aristocracy #Army #Blackmail #Business management #Businessmen #Calm Protagonist #Cruel Characters #Economics #Military #Politics #Strategist #Poor to Rich

The feeling was fleeting, sharp—a sudden and terrifying void where his past should have been. A beautiful face he once loved… now mere grains of sand slipping through Clark's fingers. All that remained for him now was his name: Clark. This forgetting was incredibly potent. Clark felt an intense headache in every pore of his head. He began to see his surroundings. He was wearing rusty metal armor. When he looked ahead, he saw a strange man. He was calm, holding a nearly empty bottle of liquor. This man had lit a fire and was sitting beside it. Next to him was a rotting, dead corpse. The stench of blood was piercing, revolting to Clark's senses. Clark was tense, his hand on the sword beside him. He didn't understand why, but it was the survival instinct within him. The man looked at Clark. His voice was unsettlingly calm. • "Don't trouble yourself reaching for that sword. I didn't kill him, I found him like this with an empty bottle." Clark ignored the dizziness and sat beside the man, his hand still on the hilt. Clark's voice sounded as if his vocal cords were frayed from hunger. • "Who are you? What is this place?" • "My name is Jin. I woke up in a field of corpses. You were the only breathing thing. So I dragged you here." I was hoping you had answers. About me. About any of this." Clark's expression froze. He hadn't comprehended that he had amnesia. "What do you mean 'about you'?" Jin replied with a helpless smile. "I don't know. I've lost… everything. All that's left for me is instinct. The need to survive. That's all." Enjoy reading it!

Everyone calls Code Weber the weakest sorcerer alive—a 9th-tier trash who can't protect himself. He's broke, greedy, and would go as far as selling his kidney for a 4% cut on a demon hunt. Until he finds out... He's a Zero. A human possessed by a demon. And the only way he gets stronger is by defeating demons and stealing their powers. Now, with a 1st-tier mentor, crazy guild members, and a voice whispering within him, Code has new goals: Get rich. Get strong. And if the world drowns into oblivion along the way? Well, 4% of the ashes is still profit. Follow the story of a no-hero, zero-morals, bloody climb to the top, where the weakest sorcerer becomes the strongest monster. What To Expect: —Daily Updates except on Sundays —Antihero MC —Weak to strong progression  —Fastpaced plot with interesting action and tactical battles —Historical and political fantastical elements —Manga style writing, drawing inspiration from popular shōnen like Jujutsu Kaisen, Chainsaw Man, etc. —Tactical and Non-cartoonish villains. ... Cover Art By creedFSH.

Lü Bu defeated all the powerful warlords of the world in the Eastern Han Dynasty, and his next target was Teyvat.

Alex was summoned to another world or parallel world; while summoning, he was trapped for thousands of years in trial. Alex doesn't have luck nor fate; his best efforts compared to normal people are below average. Now after thousands of years of trial, he was able to break free from trial, but even fate itself didn't know his existence. By Elsar's family's sacrifice for a thousand years, he can live in another world. What can he do or what does he have to do.......??? Otherworld was the most advanced civilization with magic, sword, magical beasts and other species other than humans...... *****************

[First Simulation: You Become Ning Rongrong’s Fiancé] [You possess the fate of the Heavenly Lone Star. Orphaned at birth, you are taken in by Ning Fengzhi and brought back to the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect.] [At six years old, you awaken your martial souls: Sword and Wine Gourd. You are a twin–martial soul wielder with innate full soul power.] [At twelve years old, Ning Rongrong runs away from home.] [At fourteen, Ning Rongrong tells you she has fallen for someone else. You kill that person, thereby standing against the protagonist’s group.] [At twenty-six, you ascend to godhood—only to be besieged by the Asura God and the Sea God. You die…] “???” [Second Simulation: You Become the Fourth Prince of the Star Luo Empire] [Born into the imperial family, yet fated never to become emperor—because your martial soul is not the White Tiger, but the Dark Demon Evil God Tiger.] “???” [You secretly cultivate and grow stronger through devouring. At merely twelve years old, you reach the Soul Emperor level.] [While preparing to leave on a journey, you encounter Zhu Zhuqing, who is being hunted down by Zhu Zhuyun.] [Lost amid her repeated cries of ‘big brother,’ you choose to help the pitiful little kitten.] [You take Zhu Zhuqing to find Dai Mubai, allowing her to clearly see what kind of person he truly is.] [Tang San believes you have stolen his friend’s woman and declares that you have committed a crime worthy of death. You make your move, severely injure Tang San, and then… are killed by Tang Hao.] “???” [Third Simulation…] Through simulation after simulation, Wang Li obtains an astonishing wealth of rewards. When the simulations finally end, he sets foot on the path of conquering the Douluo Continent. Wait—wasn’t this supposed to be just a simulation? Then why… have they all changed? — Daily Updates (X2) — For Advanced Chapters: [[email protected]/TheAbsoluteBeginning]

Anon is a 16-year-old with zero social anxiety—he'd never feel something so shameful, so there must be a clear and respectful explanation behind why he got blackout drunk on his first day of high-school and raised Hell for everyone involved. Follow the demented, spiraling story of Anon and his similarly troubled classmates—everything told from a skewed perspective that can't be trusted.

Full Title, AZI: The History Shattering Burial of a Selfish Lunatic, Who Walked through Reincarnation for Two-Trillion Years Volumes 1-3 Synopsis: “Who?” Holding a lone gourd in hand the young man raises it to the Heavens with a single question. “Who wishes to accompany me? To stay by my side for an eternity, and to walk through the mountains, and seas?” May container spoilers below Volume 4 Synopsis: Weapon spirits, such is the nature of every single Sinner within the Leng Bing Realm. In other words, all of them are but tools, and a tool… “A tool has no right to choose their owner, and what a tool does is decided by their owner.” “…Cruel, how very cruel the laws of this world are. Even upon death, a soul may not rest.” Volume 5 Synopsis: “Surnamed Ye, if you had a choice between being a hero or a demon lord, which would you choose? Naturally, you can also choose to be a villager A or B if you wanted to.” “What kind of question is that? Hmm.” Contemplating for a bit, Ye Chen answers— “I guess, the hero? Since he always wins in the end?” “Hero, is it?” “And you, surnamed Long?” “I think, the role of the hero—is a role that should only be played by a masochist.” “The hell? Is this entire question supposed to be a way to diss me?” “The fate of a hero is to suffer. They’re constantly being pushed left and right. …While everyone else drowns in a sea of despair, a hero must stand their ground, and step forward—to guide the deadbeats along. They must become the shining beacon of hope that others may follow—towards a future, where they may survive. Tell me then, if a hero isn’t a masochist, then what are they?” The world is a game board, those who control the game board, and the game itself… What are they? Volume 6 Synopsis: “A lunatic near death has three options. One, they can choose to pass away peacefully. Two, they can choose to spend the rest of their remaining life to find a solution that will let them live. Three, they can drag an entire world down as a part of their burial.” ……… “The longer you live for, and the more you experience, the less you care about the things around you. Maybe, I’m just someone who has reached that point?” ……… “You’re right in saying that even if this world goes up into flames, I’d still be drinking away at my leisure. Why bother to care for a world that is completely foreign to me? The people who I had cared for, they aren’t here; hence, I see very little purpose in getting myself invested into this environment.” ……… The 46th prince of the Hong Xiao Empire was born between the emperor and the 114th concubine. He was born on a moonlit night, and yet, since his eyes were blind, his majesty—the emperor decided to name him Bujian Yue. “Did you know—that the more fearful a prey is, the tastier it is? At least to me, since I enjoy chewing on my food to savor the flavor.” “…?” Enlarging its stature, the black serpent abruptly snaps its head forward, and swallows the palace maid whole. Leaving a bite mark on the ground, the black serpent begins to chew, as the sound of meat and bones being pulverized comes from its maw. And eventually, the black serpent swallows.

This is not the story of a hero. In a realm where darkness is the master of all and the Lords hold dominion through slaughter and deception, a battle begins between the Shadow Clan, the resistance, and the Faceless Soldiers, the enforcers. Without names or thoughts, these Soldiers obey in silence, and they have come to slaughter the Shadow Clan, all on the whims of their masters.. But one soldier breaks. For reasons even he cannot comprehend, he breaks out of his slavery and awakens to a new life. Leaving the shadows of his servitude, he escapes into the light of a new world that fears and despises his kind. But he does not want to save the world, or change it. Now free, he takes a vow of vengeance, not just on the Lords who created him, but on the world that first set him on his endless path of suffering.

A dreadful experiment left Rudy crippled and incapable of taking part in any of the known trials that allowed humans to walk the path of ascension, allowing them to go beyond humane limits. However, Rudy didn't give up and searched for a way to get his revenge on those who had made him like this. After years, he finally found the trial gate that would change him forever... Trial of Blood suited him the best as for him revenge and power meant the most. Rudy who was once a crippled boy was reborn as the Vampire who would paint the heavens in blood.

(The Debt-Collector's Infinite System) "The Universe never gives anything for free. Every power, every breath, and every drop of magic is a loan. And I am the one who collects." Arjun was just an ordinary student from Bhopal, struggling to pay off his own education loans, until a freak accident transported him to the mystical world of Aethelgard. But he didn't arrive as a hero. He arrived as the Universal Debt-Collector. Equipped with the 'Ledger of Sin' and a cold, ruthless System, Arjun can see the hidden debts of everyone—from the lowliest beggar to the highest Gods. That legendary Blacksmith? He traded 10 years of his life for his skills. Debt Due. The beautiful Saintess? Her "Divine Power" is a stolen loan from the Abyss. Default Detected. The Demon King? He owes the Universe a billion souls. Foreclosure Initiated. In a world where magic is currency and souls are collateral, Arjun must navigate a web of conspiracies, ancient gods, and blood-soaked contracts. He doesn't care about saving the world; he only cares about the balance sheet. Because in the end, everyone pays. And Arjun always collects with interest. [Ding! Debt Collection in progress...]

In a reality full of harmonious magic, rising tides, and sudden encounters with false prophets and dead deities, a young gaunt man has decided to isolate himself from all the chaos... and go fishing, of course. However, one can't truly keep themselves free from the tides of fate, as a sudden encounter with a monster and a crass thunder-manipulating lady thrusted him back into the chorus of the world. Pulled in by the currents, he's dragged into thrilling encounters that challenge his morals and trauma, steeling him to bear the truths of this world.

When the "Dead-Fish Eyed Loner" is thrust into the Re;Zero world with the Royal Selection coming, the gears of fate begin to grind. Surrounded by beautiful girls and deadly assassins, Hachiman realizes that in this world, kindness is a trap and honesty is a death sentence. To survive, he must become the most cold-blooded strategist the kingdom has ever seen.

How do you solve a problem? Some will say with negotiation, critical thinking, pattern recognition, and a bunch of other stuff. And while those methods might work, there's a quicker and more direct approach Drone strikes. A lot of them. After dying in a freak accident from a missile test at my internship, I'm thrust into the world of My Hero Academia with a modified power from my favorite gacha game, fit to my knowledge, along with a few extra goodies for cool points and style. Fun at first, I later realize my biggest obstacle becomes the idealism and constraints of the hero system, but maybe I can change—fix—the system. Whether together...or alone. And I know some dirty tricks up my sleeve. After all, if you're not cheating or being unfair, you're not playing to win. ********** Author here, synopsis may seem edgy and cringe, but it's what I came up with that gives a little glimpse of where the story will go. If the anti-hero tag wasn't enough. Anyway, I hope you enjoy this. Maybe throw some powerstones at the story or something if you want, but you don't need to, since there's no incentive for it. My upload schedule will be whenever, since I have a large picture outline, but nothing super detailed. If I did have to give a schedule, it would be at least one chapter a week, unless I get too busy with school, get lazy, get a random fixation that distracts me, or something else like that. That will be all. If you have questions or something, comment on a chapter. If you want to give a review, bad, hateful, or good, feel free to do so as well.

On the day known as the Great Awakening, the barrier separating mortals, spirits, and gods shattered without warning. Divine influence poured into the world like rain and the world was forever changed. Aren Cross stood at the very top of that new world, one of the strongest Mystics to ever live. For that strength, he was betrayed. In his final moments, Aren attempted to evolve once more, to abandon humanity and ascend as a god. He failed. But, instead of death, Aren awakens in his high school classroom, moments before his first bloodline awakening ceremony. This time, with knowledge of the future, he will choose the strongest Evolutions. Water and Fire are opposing elements? Why not pick both? Wings or Burrowing Traits? Let me take them all.