I Became A Tyrant Of A Defense Game

Sandra Miller's agenda included upgrading her father's lifestyle and getting her hand on the latest virtual game—Survival. She didn't expect to fall in love with the direct opposite of her dream lover and discover that the game is hiding a deeper, darker secret. Now the earth is in danger and her body seemed to be changing inexplicably. Would starting the game be her ruin or her beginning?

Arcades was a revolutionary online/offline game, boasting over a hundred unique endings and thousands of ways to play. Whether you chose to be a noble hero, a cunning assassin king, or something in between, each playthrough unlocked new possibilities, ensuring that no two games were ever the same. For Rick, an ordinary man with an ordinary life, Arcades was more than just a game—it was an obsession. He had played through it 299 times, exploring every path, mastering every choice. But on his 300th run, something changed. Instead of simply playing the game, he became the character he created, waking up in a world that was no longer just pixels and code. Now, trapped in a realm filled with danger, intrigue, and limitless possibilities, Rick must use every ounce of his gaming knowledge to survive. But this time, there are no save points, no do-overs—only the brutal reality of a world where every decision could mean the difference between life and death.

What happens when a BL fangirl wakes up smack in the middle of her favourite BL story? Naturally, you'd expect her to fangirl from the sidelines, cheering for the MCs like the dedicated shipper she is. But plot twist—she’s now a guy. And not just any guy—a ridiculously handsome guy! After spending an embarrassing amount of time winking at her own reflection and flexing muscles she never had before, she decides, “Why just watch the romance when you can be the romance?” Armed with good looks, charm, and way too much insider knowledge of every trope imaginable, she sets out to conquer every character in the story, including the MC she used to fangirl over. But wait… Does this make her gay? Or straight? Or just hopelessly in love with her own fictional fantasy? Frankly, she’s too busy causing chaos (and enjoying it) to care. PS: There is smut, and it's reverse harem :3 Bonus 20 chapters for every spaceship For a castle, I will write tailored smut scenes with kinks of your choice between the MC and Male lead(s) of your choice. (wink wink can be a threesome) and it will be at least five chapters long. [NO RAPE or torture- learning my Master Zhi] The mpreg part is more of a side story (like what happens after "the end"), not in the main story, so you can skip that part :3 The main story is just about Riven and the MLs. No babies in the main story hehe!

His name was 25. On Avalis, he was just one of many tasked with fulfilling missions for Earth’s people. This time, he was given a simple one—live as Zeno Han and have an ordinary life. Easy. Or so he thought. The moment he took over Zeno’s body, someone shoved a script into his hands. “You’ll be perfect for this role!” And just like that, he was on set. [Fame Meter: Unable to Measure. Off the charts.] Doctor? Check. Pilot? Check. Eunuch? …Regrettably, check. Every script forces him to relive past missions, and somehow, he’s nailing every performance. Now, the industry wants to make him a star, but can he still complete his mission? Or will fame—and the terrifying unknown of failure—be his final curtain call?

Lu Wuqi was killed while trying to protect a little girl from tens of bullets. But instead of dying, she became the successor of the 'RV upgrade system' and was reborn in a melodramatic post apocalyptic novel and became the scumbag with the same name as her who gave her wife to others to play with to save her life. The scumbag even tried to kill their baby by abandoning her in this world filled with rampant zombies. In the original novel, Lu Wuqi was a vain alpha woman who was even cheating on her wife. she didn't even want to endure the hardships and only wanted to curry favor with the boss of a gang by selling her wife. She wanted to let her wife be the plaything of the whole gang just to enjoy a glass of wine and food. She also felt that their baby daughter was nothing but a burden in the end times and even tried to let her be the food of zombies, this scene was seen by the heroine Yun Qingyue and in a moment of desperation, she awakened superpowers and killed the whole gang as well as the original Lu Wuqi and escaped from there with her daughter. Later, She even met her destined alpha 'Lin Ge' who respected and loved her very much. They even set up their own base and recruited a lot of members and their base also became the only place where omegas could stay safe. Their base also grew larger as they became stronger and they even established their own kingdom after eradicating the zombies. Lu Wuqi couldn't help but feel unfair : qAq... Why am I a scumbag trash.... qAq... Fortunately, Lu Wuqi was an expert mercenary in her previous life and even the boss of her own mercenary agency. Her fighting skills and physical fitness were extremely amazing, coupled with the 'RV upgrade system' , she changed her original destiny written in the novel. She escaped with the cub and the heroine and even made their own magical RV. Later, she slowly regained the trust of the heroine and even grew to love her and their little cub by her whole heart. Lu Wuqi : Hmmphh!! Who said, I was a straight woman?? I obviously Love my wife very much... hehee,.... .. .. # A little Sneak Peek : Lu Wuqi was currently kneeling on her knees outside their bedroom, Lu Wuqi : Babyyyy~~ I'm Sorry, I will be gentle next time... Yun Qingyue : Shameless!! You always say this.... #Another day, Yun Qingyue : I seem to have just seen your dear white moonlight... Lu Wuqi (Scared Jpg.) : Really? I mean... what white moonlight?? I don't have any.. Yun Qingyue : With a smile on her face : Really?? Lu Wuqi : qAq.... THIS IS MY ORIGINAL BOOK!!! READ AND ENJOY...

As the overweight daughter of the Sutton family, Kelsie is an eyesore to everyone. Her father can't wait to get rid of her, his wife and their daughter daughter too. The man she's supposed to marry can't stand her and looks for ways to end their engagement, all to no avail. But on the day she's to get married, she finds out she's pregnant. Her fiancé finally uses the opportunity to break off his engagement to her and her father sends her packing to her aunt in another city never to return after she refuses to remove the baby like he asked her to. Seven years later, she returns to the city to claim her position as the heiress of her mother's fortune, which her father and his wife and daughter has been living off of all these years. But not as the overweight duckling everyone expected, but as a stunning, glamorous woman. Behind her are three children: a daughter who looks exactly like her, a handsome son, and another handsome son who looks too much like the most powerful man in the city. Unexpectedly, the dimwit, her fiancé who broke off their engagement comes begging for them to get married like they were supposed to. "So what if you're stunning now and lost all that weight? Everyone knows you used to be an ugly duckling. Who knows the underhanded ways you resorted to to lose weight. Forget our past and marry me again." The woman looked at him and snickered. "Aren't you the heir of the Baker family? Why would you marry a fatso like me?" The man huffed and said arrogantly. "Hmph! Do whatever you want. But I assure you that no one in Silicon Valley will want to marry a woman saddled with bastard children!" The triplets came up on his face and snorted in disdain. "Who's this? Where is daddy when a man like this harasses mommy?” “I told you he wasn’t worth her. Hurry up and call him quickly.” The man who was in the middle of a conference call ended it as soon as he heard the news and went straight to where she was. “Are you hitting on my wife? Bastards? Are you calling the beloved children of Jett Adler bastards?” “Eh-what? Jett Adler? The most powerful man in the city? How is that even possible!”

In a world transformed by the arrival of mana, Earth is no longer the domain of humanity alone. Magical beasts and three powerful humanoid species have claimed vast territories, forcing humanity into fortified cities protected by mana-infused barriers. The hope for survival lies with the awakened—those blessed with magical classes and the ability to wield mana. Victor Revenant, a hilarious and self-deprecating 16-year-old, has spent his life dreaming of joining their ranks. But on the day of his Awakening Test, his dreams are shattered. Like countless others, he fails to awaken, destined to remain ordinary in a world where mediocrity means irrelevance. Just as Victor hits rock bottom, his father gifts him a VRMMORPG game, Ascendant Realms: Cultivation Chronicles, as a consolation prize. The game promises an immersive cultivation experience, complete with mystical techniques, powerful bloodlines, and the journey to ascend to godhood. But when Victor logs in as his in-game persona, Fang Chen, he discovers something incredible: the cultivation techniques he learns in the game begin to manifest in the real world. Armed with the Primordial Chaos Constitution and the legendary Void Emperor Bloodline, Victor embarks on a dual journey—mastering the game’s cultivation system while using his newfound abilities to change his fate in the real world. What begins as an escape from his failures turns into a chance to rewrite his destiny. But Victor quickly learns that his unique ability may make him more than just an anomaly—it may make him a target...

--WSA 2025 Entry-- Mallory, the illegitimate daughter of a nobleman, has been shrouded in misfortune since birth. Abandoned by her mother and discarded by her father, she is forced to survive on the dangerous streets of Lurris Kingdom. For years, she's scavenges for food and avoided danger, until she trains a pack of stray dogs to beg from nobles. Her luck seems to change when she obtains a single gold coin, enough to sustain her for a year. However, this newfound fortune becomes the catalyst for her downfall. {Congratulations! You've awakened an unlucky system} A voice echoed in her head as she drew her last breath — Fate, however, has other plans for her. Mallory awakens in another world with a mysterious system, reborn as Celina- The only human in a world of monsters. Raised by dragon, elves, trolls and others creatures lurking in the shadow. She is molded into a weapon, trained to bring ruin to those who wronged her. Ding! {Name: Celina Sawyer} {Title: Enemies of humans} "Humans? Maybe I can get exact my revenge!" She swore to herself. Determined to return to the human world, Celina finds way- only to be thrown into an elite academy where nobles reigns supreme. She has two choices: reveal her strength and be treated with fear and respect, or... Endure torture and keep her powers hidden in an academy filled with secrets. But, no matter what stand in her way, nothing will stop her from getting revenge. She is the strongest! She is the enemy! And in a world that fears her very existence, Celina must decide- will she be their destruction or their salvation? . . -To clarify- - Update starts next month with two chapters daily. - This is a female main character book, with actions. - Of course, there would be some romance and 10% ecchi. It is definitely not smut or harem. - It is going to be a long book with more than 500 chapters. Please, look forward to it. - Please, please, please... Leave reviews and comments. Support me with gifts and golden tickets to get more updates and chapters. Thank you, please... Begin your adventure with Celina... Tee-hee (⁠≧⁠▽⁠≦⁠)

After dying from a car accident, Erika wakes up in the body of Duchess Rosetta Rowells, a side character in the BL novel she had been reading. And soon the three people discover a brand new world. "Please don't look away Duchess" *WARNING CONTAINS 18+ THEMES*

Kazel was a powerful tyrant and a warrior in his world before he was reincarnated as a sickly boy in another world where one could cultivate with their souls.

The abyss invaded, the heavens awakened, Everyone has the opportunity to awaken and become a tower defense lord, and go to the chaos to build a territory to resist the enemy! Lin Xiu came across time and awakened ten consecutive SSS-level talents! [Ten thousand times experience: killing any enemy will get ten thousand times experience] [Unlimited upgrades: Any of your arms will break through the level limit and can be upgraded indefinitely] [Super God Sniper: Attack distances of all arms can be superimposed and shared] [Super Power: Every time an enemy is killed, the attack will be permanently increased by 1%] 【…】 Top ten SSS-level talents added, when others are still doing their best to resist the abyss, Lin Xiu has already launched a counterattack towards the abyss! .....

Weiss is an ordinary young man caught in the changing times who is studying magic from an unknown natural event. When he feels weak and helpless in facing a world that is constantly changing and filled with magic, he awakens his secret ability, the "Maid Order". Special abilities that make him a "Master" who will be respected by the "Maids" who are loyal to him.

Synopsis: VOID TYRANT In a universe governed by the all-powerful System, where reality itself is overlaid with game-like mechanics, Kai, an orphaned outcast, is a glaring anomaly – the Unchosen. While others thrive under the System's blessings, he is left with nothing, a target for scorn and abuse. But when he stumbles upon a mysterious artifact, the Void whispers to him, offering a power beyond the System's comprehension. Kai embraces the forbidden energy of the Void, becoming a force of chaos in a world of rigid order. He forms a rebellion, uniting the marginalized and the disillusioned against the System's oppressive rule. As he grows stronger, he delves into the System's secrets, uncovering a dark truth that shatters his perception of reality. Driven by a thirst for power and a desire for vengeance, Kai walks a villainous path, manipulating and destroying to achieve his goals. He learns to corrupt the System's code, sow discord among its followers, and manipulate the very fabric of reality. His journey is one of action and adventure, filled with intense battles and thrilling escapes, as he challenges the System's authority and seeks to shape the universe in his own image. Amidst the chaos, Kai grapples with the mysteries of the Void and the System's true purpose. He must navigate complex relationships, forge alliances, and confront his own inner demons. As he rises from weakness to unimaginable strength, he discovers that even a villain can find unexpected connections, and perhaps, even a twisted form of romance. He later became the guardian of the universe or multiverse. Genres/Tags: * Action: High-octane battles, thrilling escapes, and intense confrontations. * Adventure: A journey through a vast universe, filled with danger and discovery. * Villain: A protagonist who embraces a dark path, driven by ambition and vengeance. * Mystery: Unraveling the secrets of the Void, the System, and the universe itself. * System: A world governed by game-like mechanics, with levels, skills, and quests. * Weak to Strong: The protagonist's journey from powerless outcast to formidable force. * Romance: Complex relationships and unexpected connections amidst the chaos.

“I like you, can you be my girlfriend?” “I am sorry, but I like girls, not boys!” The words of the campus belle immediately broke Amar’s heart. In sadness, he ended up playing a recently popular MMORPG game; but even their the 3D girl he liked was in a lesbian relationship. But who would have guessed: A small accident made him wake up as a small villain-like character he used to play in this game? Feeling frustrated, he embraces his identity to avoid his tragic death. And his biggest enemy- The female protagonist who tries to make a big yuri harem with all heroines, as a villain, can he steal her girls instead & achieve a perfect ending and uphold the dignity of fellow men?

Why did I join the Academy as a teacher over other places with similar salary? I was forced......by my love of teaching of course, hoping to pass my legacy to the new generation. Surely I am not lying *wink* *wink*. A noob writer who finally began to write something other than fanfic.

“Yuri, the Pringles! We’re out of Pringles!” “Alright! I’ll trade you 8 boxes of ramen! No, make it 10 boxes!” “Cola is definitely the devil’s creation!” Cider, cola, snacks, ramen. If they don’t have it, I’ll make it myself. ************** Release Schedule: 7 chapters/week at GMT+8 12PM or 12:00. ************** Support me in my translation journey! Patreon(.)com/SiRoasa — You can read the completed novel!

Synopsis: Ryutaro, an ordinary high school student, was suddenly summoned to another world by a mysterious magic circle in his room. Upon arrival, he was greeted by King Albert of the Celestia Kingdom, who declared him a hero destined to defeat the Demon King. However, when Ryutaro checked his status, he was shocked to discover that his assigned job was not a warrior or mage, but… a Farmer. Deemed a failure, Ryutaro was cast away to Black Forest, a place where unfit heroes were abandoned and where the Demon Queen was imprisoned. Just as he was about to despair, a system notification revealed the existence of a Legendary Hoe, a mythical farming tool with extraordinary abilities. Determined to prove his worth, Ryutaro embarks on a journey to master his newfound power and show the world that even a farmer can become a hero. But deep within the forest, an unknown figure watches his every move… Who is this mysterious person, and what awaits Ryutaro in this new world?

In my previous life, I joined a gang and became the most notorious fighter who killed my enemies with knives. Then I died and got reincarnated. In this life with magic and monster, I have the talent to be both a magician and a warrior. Using the two classes, I will become the strongest. Maybe. I will try a bit in looking for the reason why I got reincarnated here as well. Because I know that it was my master who taught me how to kill in my past life who reincarnated me into this world.

Kim Eun-Ji is a college student with a passion for otome games, but one game in particular has always frustrated her: Saintess Chronicles. In the game, the villainess, Selene Ravencroft, is always sentenced to death, while the flawless Saintess Eri is glorified. Despite playing through all the possible routes, Eun-Ji can never change Selene's tragic fate. Her sympathy for the misunderstood villainess and her disdain for the seemingly perfect Eri grows with every playthrough. One morning, after finishing the game yet again and angrily complaining about its unfair ending, Eun-Ji realizes she’s late for class. In her rush, she’s tragically hit by a runaway truck and dies. She wakes up to find herself reincarnated inside the world of Saintess Chronicles—not as a random side character, but as the villainess, Selene Ravencroft, on the day of her gift awakening! Now, Eun-Ji now as Selene Ravencroft must try her best to survive at all costs but for some reason the plot keeps continuing despite her making changes.

After I died, I got bound to a passerby system. I just need to live that live until I have enough points to be resurrected. I just need to follow the plot as a cannon fodder or a passerby. Arc 1 I became the school beauty in a campus novel where the male lead ends up with his childhood sweetheart. I am the official girlfriend, a plot device just used to create more thrill. But why are they so into me? The female lead: "Don't worry, if he dares to cheat on you, I will kill him." The second male lead: "Why did my sister have to like such a guy? He is so unworthy of you. I looked towards the male lead, who was quietly standing there. "Do you not care about me at all? It doesn't matter,  I got enough love for both of us," Arc 2 (Modern) I became that Bai Yueguang's friend in a substitute story. The one whose name isn't even specified who gets face slapped by the herione. Yeah. That's me. In order to get my points, I stayed there for a couple of years. I am a lonnerrr. Loners are the trend now~~ Direct involvement with the protagonists will result in points being taken. I love my points~ Arc 3 [modern] (A rich family's drama) I became the fake daughter in a melodrama. I became that girl with her life ruined cause of the wish fulfillment of the author. I needed to insult the heroine's friend. So I cornered her and insulted her by going something "Why don't I marry you instead?" "Weird way to propose but yes, I do" What the hell is wrong with you.... Arc 4 (Western Fantasy) I could do whatever I want in this world. There was an important ball coming up and I refused to join it. The system told me that this was my punishment world cause I lost many points (and I heard that this world could give me more points by just surviving) So I insulted my father and tried to go straight to the south mansion. Inspiration for the forth arc is from here. https://share.character.ai/Wv9R/9m6e4ned

I am the Demon King but I lost to a Hero just because I hurted his sister and not only did I lost I also became a Woman because of my karma and worse of all I had to become Hero's wife

Selena Knight was betrayed, murdered, and erased from existence—until she was reborn into her younger self. Armed with the knowledge of her past, unparalleled hacking skills, and a mysterious ability that allows people to hear her thoughts, she is determined to reclaim her rightful identity and destroy those who wronged her. But standing in her path is Damien Laurent—the world’s most powerful billionaire and the hidden king of the underworld. Cold, ruthless, and dangerously possessive, he sees through her every move. He wants her, but he also knows she’s playing a deadly game. As their worlds collide in a battle of power, deception, and desire, one question remains—will they rule together, or will one of them fall

The saintess of the demon race is in distress, unexpectedly possessing the body of a righteous sect's senior disciple. This senior disciple, nicknamed the "Righteous Gentleman," is known for his benevolence and generosity. He possesses pure character, humility, and courtesy. He respects his teachers and loves his fellow disciples. He is truly a model of righteousness. In this world, only a witch knows the true identity of this virtuous man. "I will no longer be a member of the demon race. Let him take my place..."

[Name: ??, Age: ??] [Race: Mechanical Life] [Profession: Mechanical Apostle] [Level: Tier -6 (damaged)] [Physique: ?????] [Spirit: ?????] [Description: A broken Mechanical Life, one of Mechanical God -'@#$^&#@@%^#!'s most advanced and powerful creations, from an advanced technological world.] “Is this the World of Gods? Can anyone become God? Then why am I still just a Tier-1 Spiritual planter?” Ram pondered, after looking at the attributes of a Divine Creature for the first time. As he celebrated becoming a Tier-1 Spiritual Planter, he discovered that Gods, Divine Beings, Evil Entities, and Nightmare Creatures were exploiting humans and other intelligent races, manipulating them to harvest the power of Faith or Fear. Inexplicably, he became entangled in this conflict. But he was lucky enough to turn his destiny through... Evolving Spiritual Plants and Monsters using Life Energy and Spiritual Power, by becoming a Spiritual Plant Lord to fight against the Gods with the help of the mysterious Sylvan Sout Tree. [ Holy Source Seed: Sylvan Soul Tree] [ Type: Source Seed] [ Level: Same as host] [ Quality: Holy] [ Attribute: Life/Soul/Wood] [ Description: A seed born from the fusion of the Life Spirit Tree and Astral Soul Tree seeds, transformed into a Holy Source Seed through a special method.] [ Holy Source Seed Characteristics:  1. As a Holy Source Seed born from both powerful entities it perfectly inherited the abilities of the Life Spirit Tree and the Astral Soul Tree.  2. Gains additional functionality with every upgrade.  3. Binding the Holy Source Seed grants the host access to all its abilities.] [ Abilities: Life Spirit Tree] [1. Life Spirit Body]: Converts the host's body into a Life Spirit Body, greatly increasing the host’s capacity for Life Energy and Spiritual Power tenfold, while boosting the recovery rate by 300%. [2. Kingdom Creation: Sylvan Soul Kingdom (Unopened)]: Upon activation, the Sylvan Soul Tree converts the host Spiritual Realm into a virtual forest that becomes the foundation of the Sylvan Soul Kingdom. This forest spans across dimensions, rooted in both the material and spiritual realms. [Effect]: The host becomes the Lord of the Sylvan Soul Kingdom, gaining the ability to expand and rule this virtual domain.] [ Abilities: Soul Tree]: [1. Soul Tree]: At the heart of the Sylvan Soul Kingdom, the Lord can summon the Soul Tree, a sacred tree that acts as a conduit for life and death. [Effect]: The souls of those who die within or near the kingdom are absorbed by this tree, where they are nourished, healed, and can be reborn as Wood Spirits. [2. Soul Tree Seeds]: Host can create seeds of the soul tree that are connected to the mother tree, which can be planted outside the Sylvan Soul Kingdom. [Effect]: Souls absorbed by the Soul Trees are transported to the mother tree within a certain distance, depending upon the strength of the Sylvan Soul Tree.]

After reaching the end of the line, young Christopher Ride, who has nothing left in the world, finally ends his life. However, he receives a second chance, one he deems valuable, unaware that fate has other plans in store for him.

In the 13th century, a small village lies in a world frozen by an unyielding winter. The land is covered in snow and ice, and the villagers live in a quiet calm, bracing for the storm that they know is coming. The legends of a cataclysmic storm—one that will end everything—hang over their lives, but no one knows when or how it will strike. One day, a mysterious visitor arrives in the town, bringing with him a gift—a person whose true purpose is unclear. The stranger’s arrival sparks an unsettling curiosity, and the boy of the town finds himself drawn into a journey that will force him to confront the biggest mysteries of the world. The visitor’s presence triggers a series of events that push the boy to uncover truths hidden beneath the ice and snow, knowledge that could hold the key to understanding the storm that threatens to destroy everything. As the boy delves deeper into this mystery, the storm draws ever closer. With the weight of the unknown hanging over him, he must decide if he can solve the riddles of this world before it’s too late.

After breaking his back working with the Hero's Party, Chris wound up facing a dog's death. 'Please, let me be born into a wealthy family in my next life…' When he next awoke, he was the young master of an immensely wealthy family. However, he wasn't just any noble son but Christian van Baren Kazar—the infamous, good-for-nothing bastard of the Magic Empire's Dark Magic Clan. "Aaaagh! What the hell?!" There were only two years left until Christian was fated to meet an untimely death. And even if he managed to survive that long, he still needed to stop the end of the world. Chris had only one option if he wanted to survive and enjoy a life of wealth and luxury: seize control of the Dark Magic Clan and become a Demon King himself. Though the odds were stacked against him, it seemed doable enough. Why? 'Because I'm a genius!'

Yun Xi Transmigrated in a world of novels where she turned into a Supporting Villain Character who was the Female Lead’s sister-in-law, and will die at the hands of her husband who was Female Lead's brother and the Male Lead, Female Lead's husband. Because she did all the harm to the Female Lead that caused her to have nightmares. After transmigrating, the first thing she did was to get divorce from Female Lead's brother who had a sister complex. Yun Xi signed the divorce paper happily as she bid goodbye to everyone and thought she would live her own life as she pleased. But wasn’t she supposed to live her life happily from now on? Why the hell there an Apocalypse started all of a sudden? Wasn't this book world supposed to be only in the Romance genre? When did it turn into a Supernatural one? And Why did she turn into a stray cat and get picked up by her ex-husband again! "No! You let me go! I wanna go home!" Yun Xi tried to scratch him and flee to wherever her eyes went. But the guy looked at her with bloodshot eyes as he said with an aggrieved voice, "My wife left me, and now you also want to leave me? How can you be so heartless, little kitten?" Yun Xi, "..."

In the kingdom of Avaros, where power dictates fate, Cedric Ashford, a minor noble's son, dreams of carving out a name for himself. When he is summoned to the Grand Academy, the training ground for the kingdom’s future rulers and warriors, he believes it is his chance to rise above his lowly station. But fate has other plans. On the eve of his departure, a mysterious golden orb appears before him, searing visions of a burning kingdom, a shattered sky, and an empty golden throne into his mind. When he awakens, a system has bound itself to his soul, one that speaks of the path yet taken. As Cedric navigates the cutthroat world of the Academy, he must learn to harness the power of the system, uncover the truth behind the golden throne, and survive the ambitions of nobles, mages, and warriors who would see him crushed. But the system is not a gift, it is a curse with a purpose beyond his understanding. "A throne is not taken, nor given, it is seized by those willing to bleed for it."