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The side-Character's Gambit

Rias wakes up in pain—only to realize he is no longer in his own world. He has transmigrated into The Ascension of the Third Born, the very novel he once wrote. Worse, he is not the hero, the villain, or even a rival worthy of attention. He is Rias von Leonhart: the duke’s illegitimate son, a fragile noble with low mana, no talent, and a fate so insignificant that his death barely earned a paragraph in the original story. Surrounded by prodigies within the fearsome Leonhart family, Rias is the weakest piece on the board. His siblings are monsters of sword and magic, his father is a legendary duke, and noble society has already decided his worth—or lack of it. In a world where strength defines survival, Rias possesses none of it. Except knowledge. He knows the future. He knows the wars, the betrayals, and the rise of the empire’s third prince—the true protagonist whose ascent will crush countless lives along the way. Rias also knows one crucial truth: chasing power head-on will only get him erased by the story itself. So he chooses a different path. Abandoning reckless ambition, Rias resolves to survive through foresight, restraint, and positioning. He will become useful without becoming threatening, present without standing in the spotlight. As the academy draws near and the plot begins to move, Rias must navigate deadly politics, monstrous talents, and a narrative that was never meant to spare him. This is not the tale of a chosen hero. It is the story of a forgotten side-character who knows the script—and intends to outlive it. So tell me— Are you ready to step into the abyss with the weakest piece on the board? [Note: This novel doesn’t have a golden finger or any kind of cheat system like my first work. The protagonist doesn’t get power handed to him—he has to grind for it, struggle through failures, and earn every bit of strength the hard way.]
Astral_Weaver · 14.1k Views

Primordial system for eternity

shen huai , a miserable guy ignored by the people in earth, betrayed by his own lover somehow awakened the strongest system in existence and transmigrated to a advanced lower level planet and started his new journey....... why the Strongest system choose him ? why he was betrayed by his lover ? did huai always have to suffer like this or something interesting going to happen in his new life ? . . . The air in the hidden valley was thick with the scent of night-blooming jasmine and the cold, crisp edge of mountain dew. Above, the stars were scattered like crushed diamonds across a velvet sky, but for Shen Huai, the only light that mattered was the steady, grounding presence of the man beside him. They stood on the edge of a moonlit pavilion, the silence between them heavy with the things they rarely dared to say. "The path we walk is written in blood and ancient laws, Huai," Yan Wuhe said softly. His voice, usually as sharp as the edge of his blade, held a rare, jagged vulnerability. He didn't look up, his fingers tracing the hilt of his sword. "Eternity is a long time to spend looking over your shoulder." Shen Huai stepped closer, the silk of his white robes whispering against the stone floor. He reached out, his touch as light as a falling petal as he placed his hand over Yan Wuhe’s. The contrast was stark: the scholar’s pale, steady hand over the warrior’s calloused, battle-scarred knuckles. "Then do not look back," Shen Huai whispered, leaning in until their shoulders brushed. "The 'system' may govern the heavens, and the 'Dao' may dictate the flow of time, but it has no power over this moment. Look at me, Wuhe." Slowly, Yan Wuhe turned. The moonlight caught the sharp planes of his face, softening the eternal frown he wore as a shield. When his eyes met Shen Huai’s, the intensity was enough to steal the breath from the air. "I have lived for the blade for so long," Wuhe murmured, his hand finally turning to lace his fingers through Huai's. "I forgot that there was anything worth coming home to." "You are my home," Shen Huai replied, his voice a vow. He reached up, his thumb grazing the small crimson mark on his own forehead before settling on Wuhe's cheek. The distance between them vanished. It wasn't a kiss of desperation, but one of profound recognition—a slow, deep merging of two souls who had finally found their center in a chaotic universe. It tasted of salt, longing, and the quiet promise of a thousand lifetimes. In that small circle of warmth, the primordial forces of the world felt distant. For a few heartbeats, there were no sects, no wars, and no destiny. There was only the steady rhythm of two hearts beating as one, carved out of the silence of eternity... . . . until the day He learns the truth, learns the secret that his system holds... Caution: yaoi, possesive, golden retriever, loving, loving family, LGBTQ, antagonist story, strong from the beginning, transmigrated, war, killing, technology, alchemist, miracle doctor, mysterious past, lot of couples , No Harem, Fated mate, aggressive antagonist, hiding real power...
Eternal_daoist · 5k Views

The Return of the Cannon Fodder Trillion Heiress

Hera Avery is working several part-time jobs to pay for her university tuition. She is managing her work and love life simultaneously. Her boyfriend, who is a rising celebrity, made her pay for their expensive apartment located in a well-known building. The building is also home to well-known heirs and heiresses. On her boyfriend's birthday and their third anniversary, she returned home to their apartment only to find him with another woman. But what did she get in return? A slap on the face, a breakup and she was evicted from the apartment she was paying with her own money. After being evicted and becoming homeless, she believed things couldn't get any worse. However, her cheating ex-boyfriend's wealthy new girlfriend went further by reaching out to every establishment and persuading them to blacklist her. This caused her to lose her means of living and they even spread rumors that she was obsessed with her former celebrity boyfriend and was attacked by his fans. Having no way out, she gritted her teeth. "Grandpa, I'm willing to inherit the consortium." Old Master Avery laughed heartily after hearing her conviction and sent a bank transfer to Hera. [ You received a $100,000,000,000 money transfer to your account ending in ####] [Note: My dear granddaughter, use this pocket money to treat yourself to anything you desire. Don't be frugal, and if you spend it all, don't hesitate to ask me for more.] Hera was astounded. When her identity was announced, her ex-boyfriend kneeled and cried to her, for her to take him back. The sarcastic Male lead 1: Do you think it's your turn? Look behind. When her ex-boyfriend looked back, he saw influential men lining up with bouquets of roses to woo Hera. The cold Male lead 2: It's your fault for being blind. Cry and beg but you'll have no chance as long as we are here. The brutal and impatient Male lead 3: Do you want me to break your legs?! The entertainment King Male lead 4: You're just a little star but you want to bypass me? The hot-headed Male lead 5: I'll make sure, you'll be shelve. The coquettish Male lead 6: Wifey, they are trying to steal you from me! Seeing the problematic Male leads, Hera felt an incoming headache not knowing what to do. "Let's just go with the flow then!"
GoddessKM · 2.2m Views