Merit Muffler

Merit Tocrasy, a quantum physicist and roboticist from Earth, awakens in a synthetic body crafted by a fallen god. It was held as “a perfect vessel transcending the limits of the divine!” Infused with forbidden techniques, arcane rituals, and celestial engineering, the body grants him unparalleled abilities: instantaneous adaptation, energy absorption, and limitless evolution. Pulled into a parallel galaxy under siege by monstrous invaders and governed by a rigid Awakening System of power, Merit’s unbound potential makes him a hidden savior. As humanity faces annihilation by the Eternal Legion, Merit must decide whether to remain in the shadows or rise as a force beyond comprehension. When things spiral out of control, Merit stands up in his private dimension overlooking the many battles unfolding. He sighs and says, “Fine, I’ll do it myself.”

Through years of abuse and death threats, Ye Jian is not so ready to bid adieu to this world just yet! Fortunately, destiny has granted her another shot at life. Only this time, she is determined to become the master of her own fate and retaliate her oppressors from her previous life. It's payback time. Although reborn with beauty and youth, Ye Jian obviously holds higher pursuits. In this life, she is determined to become an extraordinary commando. No, she does not need love, family, or any affection! He is born in a powerful family; and step-by-step, he becomes the youngest Major General through his own merits. He is drawn to her every move, despite her repeatedly shunning him. "What you need is love, my little fox," he whispers. "Get lost! I need bullets!" She steps away. Behold. Let this novel take you through the warm, happy, loyal, and passionate story of the aggressive military couple.

The princess left her kingdom to pursue merit and one day come to fight for her right to the throne when she met a dashing man and fell in love with him. They were close, until she became pregnant. He denied the first child and after the second child was sired he also denied him. He left her feeling abandoned and betrayed she went back to her kingdom to bring up her two sons who no one knew who the father was. After years and the first son was eighteen and the second fourteen war ended and the princess was to be engaged to the general who led the country to victory. The man who was said to be the general was the so called bastard who abandoned her and her sons and now the king had put her up to a marriage of conveniences that she could not refuse. Either marry him or marry the man who sired her sons.

After dying unexpectedly, she was reborn as a ten-year-old little girl in an ancient farming family, with barely a few rooms in her house and even fewer acres of land, not to mention a household of the old, weak, sick, and disabled. Fortunately, the elders in the family were kind and honest, her brothers loving and good-natured, and the neighbors harmonious and friendly. For Yang Mengchen, who had suffered from her relatives' torment and endured all sorts of mockery and scolding since she was young, this was truly a blessing from heaven. To support the family she loved, she resolutely took on the heavy responsibility of providing for them. If she, a modern corporate CEO who had once dominated the business world, couldn't feed a family, then who could? Pharmaceutical recipes, building greenhouses, opening storefronts... Not only did her family start living a comfortable and prosperous life, but she also led the surrounding villages in creating a magnificent pastoral scene! With money and fame, as she grew up, Yang Mengchen decided it was time to choose a husband, and thus, young talents from around the world began to flock to her. Who knew a grim-faced god of death would be blocking the entrance to the Yang family's home? "You're too tall, you're too short, you're too fat, you're too skinny, you're too dark, you're too pale, you're uneducated, you're deceitful and sly... All eliminated!" In a moment, the entrance was empty, and Yang Mengchen was instantly furious, "Prince, you've driven everyone away. How am I supposed to choose a husband now?" "I would like to see who dares to marry you. I wouldn't mind sending him to the Underworld as a groom!" Yang Mengchen... A certain Prince counted his merits on his fingers: "I have power, prestige, and substance, no concubines, no secret love affairs, no gallivanting— I embody the standards of a husband's three obediences and four virtues... In short, only I, this unparalleled good man, am worthy of you!" The guards: Oh wise and valiant Prince, is it really good to be so lacking in your role as a husband?

Shantanu is the mighty king of Kuru, one of the strongest kingdoms in the entire Bharath continent. For generations, this kingdom stood firm through countless wars, protecting its people and gathering immense glory and prosperity. With its unmatched strength and countless merits, Kuru became a symbol of hope, amassing a treasure of golden fortune that safeguarded its people for ages. But everything changes when Shantanu makes a shocking decision. He sacrifices the kingdom’s golden fortune—the very luck that protected it for generations. Why would a wise king like Shantanu make such a choice? What led him to risk the future of his people? And how will this decision shape the lives of the next generation? *The Chronicles of Kings and Warriors* reimagines the timeless saga of the Mahabharata, re-told in simple words for today’s readers. The struggles of ambitious warriors, wise sages, and flawed kings, the story unveils the delicate balance between honor and ambition, love and betrayal, and the mortal and the divine. Enter a world of *The Chronicles of Kings and Warriors*, where every decision changes the course of history, and every battle has a cost.

He is my nemesis, the one who tormented me without cause. It wasn't always this way; there was a time when things were different. But then, one day, everything shifted. What do I do when he becomes my mate? The mark I left on him during our clash signifies that he belongs to me forever. Yet, he harbors a secret—one he desperately wants to conceal from me. This secret, rooted in guilt, is tied to a past event that changed everything. What will happen when she uncovers her mate's hidden truth? He has kept her in the dark, and now she must confront the possibility that this revelation could either shatter their bond or pave the way for reconciliation.

urged me on as he fucked me, he is my first love, he is my father's friend, Lyon. from the first time I set my eyes on him I have loved him desperately, wanting him close, his touch, his scent and his heart. even though I know he is broken, even though he told me it wasn't serious, I still love him, am I obsessed? maybe yes. is he obsessed? yes, though he says nothing serious, he's quite possessive of my body, of my heart.

A Noble's Daughter Betrayed: Eva's Path to Redemption and Revenge! Eva, the sole heiress of the esteemed Arco Viscountcy, had always been groomed to inherit her family's legacy. Devoted to the idea of assuming her rightful position, she dedicated her entire life to preparing for the role. However, societal norms dictated that women must prove their worth through noble accomplishments, and earning a title proved to be an elusive challenge for Eva. Under mounting pressure from her peers, Eva's father succumbs to the influence of other nobles, compelling him to arrange a marriage for his daughter with a complete stranger. As Eva resigns herself to this unfamiliar existence as someone else's wife, a chilling tragedy strikes. Her fiancé, driven by dark motives, mercilessly slaughters Eva's parents, leaving her with a haunting choice. Now faced with a dire ultimatum, Eva stands at a critical crossroads. Should she allow her family's hard-earned legacy to crumble into oblivion, or will she embark on a perilous journey to earn the merits required for both vengeance and the reclamation of her birthright? Follow Eva as she sets forth on a path strewn with challenges, betrayal, and the pursuit of justice. Witness her transformation from a pawn trapped in an unjust system to a formidable force, driven by an unwavering determination to avenge her family's demise and restore honor to their name. Prepare for a gripping tale of sacrifice, resilience, and the indomitable spirit of a noblewoman scorned. [Special Thanks to RedPandaChick for editing this story for you guys to enjoy!] [Yuu Tsukiyama Thank you for getting the new cover to its last stages.] Discord Link: https://discord.gg/wP72BXgN3d

**SEQUEL is live and updating!!** "Outclassing the Achievement Junkie" ***COMPLETED!!!*** ---Book 1 of 10 in the Quillverse--- Jack, the “Achievement Junkie”, is the greatest menace known to all servers! His merits have no end, and neither does his shamelessness. If it will earn him an achievement, then he’s more than willing to commit the deed. But after earning every achievement inside his favorite MMORPG, Jack earns the ultimate bonus quest and is summoned into the game’s world. Only, it’s no longer a game. And it’s 1,000 years later than the in-game timeline Jack is familiar with. Armed with what the locals consider ancient knowledge, Jack starts his journey from lv. 1 in a class he never knew existed. He must hurry to uncover the secrets behind the apocalyptic Godly War from 500 years ago, and do everything he can to prevent it from happening again. But after learning those secrets, Jack soon decides that a war is exactly what the gods need, so long as he’s the one in charge! --------------------------- Discord: https://discord.gg/akzn9SM5k9 **Note: You do NOT need to read my "Quillverse" series in order, but some books will have tie-ins or shared characters further back or further forward on the cosmic timeline.

{On Hiatus.} {Not Dropped.} Imagine possessing enough power that even the so called Immortal Gods kneel before you in fear. The Heavens, which ruled over the myriad realms since the beginning, treats you like their God. A single word from you can alter the course of nature. With just a thought, you can destroy the entire cosmos and recreate it anew. Such power would satisfy anyone, no? But Feng Liang was different. Despite having lived for millions of eons, attaining realms that no one knew existed, making the heavens kneel before him, and even after creating the cosmos from scratch after destroying the old one as if it were a mere twig, he was not satisfied with his powers. What he desired was something more. He tried everything that one could imagine. Consuming hundreds of thousands of legendary Dao fruits and elixirs... Refining Thousands of God-level treasures... Cultivating Cosmic Qi through his body and soul for millions of years... And even obtaining merits from the heavens. Yet, he still couldn't notice even a slight change in his cultivation. He realized that the problem was his own body. His constitution wasn't strong enough to support any more qi, but he could do nothing about his body at that point. After thinking and preparing for hundreds of thousands of years, he made a momentous decision. "I shall give up this life and rise to power from the scratch once again!" ------ Update schedule? 1 Chapter Everyday...! *points gun at you*...Oh and I hope you'll leave your Votes, comments and reviews here. ^-^

A new chapter of Caspian's life opens as E.A established a squad system. This is after a new president is appointed to lead the organization. Caspian and the other agents have to adapt to working in competitive squads and earn merit points. Everything suddenly turns meritocratic. What exactly is the aim of this new president? Does he have motives unparallel to E.A's core values? Are things really as they seem to be?

Mortal Chapter: To seek immortality, I shall plot against the world! I, Zhongshan, will establish a supreme heavenly empire, gather the fortune of the world, cleanse my karmic debts, and thus defy the wrath of the heavens. I will open the heavens and the earth, achieving eternal life and immortality! One’s life, two’s destiny, three’s feng shui, four’s accumulated virtue, five’s fame! For the sake of immortality: those who cultivate fame establish empires to collect the world’s fortune! Those who cultivate virtue create holy lands to amass infinite merit! Those who cultivate feng shui can even communicate between the realms of yin and yang, borrowing the forces of heaven and earth! Those who cultivate destiny...! Those who cultivate life...! Immortal Chapter: I ask the heavens: Who in this world can achieve immortality? ~~~~~~~~~~~

In the spring of the lunar month, cycles occur every twelve years. Humans will be closest to the world of the gods. Long-nian's bride has been chosen this time by the order of a noble city lord, Long yi jìn First and foremost—must be a virgin. Secondly, no family members are descended from demons, and lastly, there must be a woman with a red birthmark somewhere on her body in the shape of a ‘python’ Apei strongly disagreed with the offering of sacrifices to deities. She would never agree! She had only turned eighteen a few days ago. She never had a life of her own before. There were twelve brave women on board before her. No one survived. it doesn’t make any sense at all. She’s afraid that she’ll take her life for nothing! "Let’s go... now is your time. You will live among deities. for the honor of your country and your parents. You are a woman with a brave heart. For your sacrifice today, you should be proud. I won’t forget you... Apei" "You definitely won’t forget me. Lord, I know that this path is not for a deity's bride at all. I'm going to feed the snake." --------------------------- The story of a woman's sacrifice who became the Demon God Treasure in the celestial world. --------------------------- “However, please understand that I have no idea what you are other than a treasure. Not my woman at all.” “I think I will be your most favored treasure. more than any, so you cherish me to this extent. Otherwise, I would have misidentified you as a strange, therefore, your actions are always contradicting each other.” “You should rest more than you should tease me, Apei; I’m not your friend.” She’s smiling! laughing Lord Yuchen with her hoarse voice. No one had ever dared to do it before. Her eyes were slender, like a sly fox. ‘Demon fox’ No matter which family they were from, they all had the same personality as she does now. Apei made a fool of her eyes. But it brought a surprisingly warm feeling to his heart. Deity Yuchen couldn’t take his gaze away from those big, round eyes. as bright as the flowers blooming in his beautiful garden, in the form of a serpent, his neck towering in front of her. “Yes, that’s right... It’s my great merit. Became your favorite treasure, Lord Yuchen.” --------------------------- Apei thought that she should put a little more effort into it. Perhaps he will be more interested in her. She wished to possess love in the form of a deity. She heard people say that their love was pure. Devoid of jealousy and sensuality, there is only affection and good will. They only hope for their partners’ happiness. "I think you have some plans. I think you are going to seduce me." "Did it work?" She smiled. Her lips were red against the black robe, making her beautiful skin and white cheeks stand out even more. A stern voice said, "It doesn’t work." "Is God lying too?" "No... God doesn’t lie." -------------------------------

In the virtual realm of Ancient Kingdoms, Yin Zhi inherits Zunith, a city-state left in ruins by his father’s corruption and neglect. Trapped in a game with no way out, he must rebuild from the ashes, facing treachery, injustice, and rebellion. Armed with only fifty loyal soldiers, Yin Zhi tears down the old regime, promising his people a future built on merit and fairness. But in a world where ambition knows no bounds and danger lurks in every shadow, his vision for Zunith’s rise will test his cunning, resolve, and the loyalty of those around him.

They say sometimes to catch a criminal you have to think like a criminal, not like a police. This story has Criminal Investigation + Crime + Invincible + All-round + Hard-core Case Solving methods, Garuanteed to be a suspense for everyone. A murderer who can create a perfect case must also be the strongest ace detective. Su Ming, who had just been admitted to the police academy, unexpectedly gained the ability to simulate crimes in his sleep. Whenever he simulated a perfect crime and no one found the murderer within the prosecution period, he could obtain various skills used in the crime. Simulate a perfect crime 100,000 times and gain countless skills. Su Ming, but who should have been the number one criminal, turned around and joined the criminal investigation brigade after graduation. No criminal shall ever escape from his clutches again. In his eyes, all cases are as pediatric as a lot of mistakes and loopholes, and a simple detail loophole can directly point to the criminal! With the successive solving of perfect crimes in the eyes of everyone and long-standing unsolved cases, the whole country exclaimed that Su Ming is a real ace detective. He can't even hang the first-class merit on his chest, and his police rank has jumped five times in a short period of time. Being a criminal? Impossible! It's better to be a criminal policeman to solve cases easily and achieve success and fame! ! !

Vergil the Vile, a name whispered with fear and loathing, stood before Axios, the God of Redemption. Executed by the paladins he tormented for years, Vergil braced himself for the fiery depths. Instead, Axios offered a peculiar bargain. A chance to redeem himself, not through fiery trials, but through a twisted game. A soul-bound system, the Halo of Merit, would grant Vergil bits of his power based on his good deeds. Vergil, ever the cunning trickster, saw an opportunity. He wouldn't be Axios' puppet. He'd exploit the system, turning "good deeds" into elaborate manipulations.

The mobile phone is abnormal, it’s on my dantian. You can gather the true power of Xiantian, you can check the Heavenly Dao in the world, and you can explore the merits of opportunities. Invincible Taoism can be recorded. There are superb cultivation methods here, there are tyrannical gods and demons, and there are monsters that do harm to the world. Others cultivate Magic Treasures Flying Sword, Su Dong cultivation, is a smart phone.

After transmigrating to the ‘Journey To The West’ as the monk Tang Seng and successfully retrieving the scriptures, Tang Luo goes into seclusion to cultivate, only to “wake up” to a completely different world. All the gods and Buddhas in the heavens have disappeared and only the concrete jungle of towering buildings stand tall and straight around him. He has actually returned to the contemporary age! Except that he is now a player of The Game of Gods and Demons, weaving through various mission worlds as spirits and demons run amok. Heavily injured? Barely any vital energy in the real world for cultivation? No problem, with his trusty Jade Lotus of Virtuous Merit, all will be fine. Follow Tang Luo the Victorious Fighting Buddha as he clears missions in the Game, meets old friends and makes new allies, and punishes evil and advocates good to earn power of virtuous merit while he tries to find out what exactly had happened back then! Demonic aura detected! “Step back and let Master here handle it.” Tang Luo reveals a “kind and benevolent” smile, just like in the past.

AFFAIRS IN HIGHLIGHTS. Genre : GENERAL FICTION Facebook page of novelstown: Novelstown of Shadowturers Description : Issues in Features alludes the existence of the ShadowTurers Alliance. As they have a place together, They are prepared to vindicate back on the Novelstown Foe "Collins" who made disorder in the six islands with his armed forces. In another manner, Tyndareus Apollo is the head of ShadowTurers Association who chooses to safeguard Novelstown and the sovereign of islands. With his confided in amigos and amigas on another island, it is not difficult to vindicate with their association name. They put stock in plans and merit the work.

Mortal Chapter: In pursuit of immortality, I seek to dominate the world! I, Zhongshan, aim to establish an unparalleled celestial dynasty, gather the world's qi, eliminate personal hindrances, and thus confront the might of heaven. I will create a new world and achieve immortality. One's fate, fortune, Feng Shui, accumulation of yin virtue, and fame are the five key elements! For the sake of immortality, those who cultivate fame and fortune will establish a celestial dynasty and gather the world's qi. Those who accumulate yin virtue will create a holy land and accumulate immeasurable merit. Those who cultivate Feng Shui can communicate with the two worlds of yin and yang and harness the power of heaven and earth. As for those who cultivate fate and fortune, and those who cultivate life, they... Immortal Chapter: Ask the world, who can achieve immortality and eternal life~~~!

Qin Lang had transmigrated into a world blended from multiple web novels, where his grandfather was the last surviving old veteran with great merit! His father was in politics, wielding immense power! His mother was in business, with a shocking net worth! And he was the sole heir of the Qin family! With such a powerful background as a tycoon, he was, however, the major villain in the original story? He was to be ruthlessly humiliated by the protagonist, and his family was to become the stepping stone for the protagonist? "Ting! The Destiny Villain System is binding..." What? Plundering the protagonist's destiny aura could earn him Destiny Villain points? Villain points could be exchanged for various god-level skills? Qin Lang, with his hands on his waist, stood tall, stepping on the destined one, advancing with high spirits all the way to the peak, and roared, "Who else?!"

ROMANCE || FANTASY A story that flows through time, that will make you cry, laugh, love and hate many things in it. It all starts when Sophie and Rain Foster collides with a new world. A world full of magic and unimaginable things, a world who has secrets of its own, which will get reveal. ….………………………………….. Sophie and Rain foster are the two loving sisters, who are fed up with their life and wish of going through some adventures, their wish comes true when they are unintentionally introduce to the new world. Everything changes when they meet someone, someone who was not from this world, someone who they thought would not be able to create chaos in their life, someone they both fall in love with. Steven Reed is an elite, merit listed student of aliferous academy, which is located in a different dimension, decides to take part in his high school trip, and it results in total and unwanted disturbance in his life. As Steven falls for rain, fate decides to give Sophie an opportunity, which will make the three of them in an tangled mess, which will give more heartbreaks, tears and losses then anyone can imagine. Someone had to leave everything! Someone have to leave her dreams! Someone have to has to compromise everything! While everyone gets hurt in the way. Come and be part of this roller coaster ride, a ride which will show you a love, hate and friendship. ….…………………………………………….. THIS IS A WORK OF FICTION,NAMES, CHARACTER, BUSINESSES, PLACES, EVENTS, LOCALS AND INCIDENTS ARE EITHER THE PRODUCT OF AUTHOR’S IMAGINATION OR USED IN FICTIUS MANNER. QANY RESEMBLANCE TO ACTIUAL PERSON, LIVING OR DEAD, OR ACTUAL INCIDENT IS PURELY COINCIDENCE. COVER IS NOT MINE. ................................................................... Follow me on:- Instagram:- @witty--lady

[Cultivation of Immortals + Group Pets + Voices] After traveling through a Mary Sue novel, she became a cannon fodder who died just after birth. As a result, she got a merit-making mall system and cured the illnesses of her eldest, second and third brothers by doing good deeds. Who would have thought that because they could eavesdrop on her thoughts, the whole family would be killed and the male and female protagonists in the book would be tortured. From then on, she was responsible for feeding the baby and became the group's pet. Selling a few talismans from time to time, relying on the system of inadvertently doing good deeds to complete the upgrade, and taking the whole family on the road to immortality. Keywords of the novel: The Royal Group Beloved: The Little Ancestor of the Money-lover soared to the top by selling talismans without pop-up window, The Royal Group Pet: The Little Ancestor of the Money-lover soared by selling talismans txt full set download, The Royal Group Pet: The Little Ancestor of the Money-lover soared by selling talismans to read the latest chapter

Legendary beasts walk amongst us, inhabiting the bodies of humans. Plucked from her small town after a merit-based admission, Vanna finds herself on a luxury bullet train heading for the most prestigious university in the world. But after a catastrophic crash that derails the train, she is transported to the headquarters of Golden Enterprises, run by Quynh Lê himself, the ultra wealthy and charismatic CEO—the one who sponsored the university program and the now-destroyed train. Surrounded by strange sights, like a man with fluffy tiger ears atop his head, Vanna is questioned as to what actually happened on the night of the explosion. Why was she the only survivor? How did she escape without a scratch? Quynh, after confirming her lack of knowledge of the incident, reveals the truth. Vanna is the latest incarnation of one of the most powerful divine beasts and guardians of Earth, the Golden Phoenix. As for Quynh... he is the Red Dragon, the centuries old lover of the previous Golden Phoenix.

After crossing to become the abbot of Shaolin Temple, he discovered that this is a world where martial arts are prosperous and the Hinayana Buddhism is respected. [The abbot sign-in system started successfully] [Sign in and get epic-level Tathagata palm] [Sign in to get a Diamond Sutra of Mahayana Dharma] [Sign in to get magical powers: Jin Guangpu Zhao] [Sign in to obtain the Zongmen Architecture-Shanmen Stone Tablet] ………… As long as you continue to develop the sect, improve incense, luck, belief, and accumulate merit, you can continue to sign in. So Shaolin Temple developed from a small mountain temple to a Buddhist holy place, while Fangchi accidentally became a Buddhist leader, a powerful and profound Buddha, a generation of monks, the reincarnation of the Buddha, and the living Buddha…

Sistine Fibel and her best friend Rumia Tingel are students at a prestigious magical academy, where Sistine hopes to be trained by the best there is in order to unravel the secrets of the mysterious Sky Castle per her grandfather's last wish. When her favorite instructor suddenly retires, his replacement, Glenn Radars, is anything but what Sistine had hoped for, as he appears lazy, incompetent, and not that skilled at magic. However, following an attack on their school, Sistine quickly realizes that Glenn's unorthodox teaching methods may have more merit than she originally assumed.

He didn't have to die to get a system, but only through a mysterious Medallion, Frank sets in motion a new world system - the NURO SYSTEM. Yet an ancient being with an unquenchable thirst to reign eternally won't allow anyone else to rise through the N.U.R.O Merit Order. Frank's mate turns out to be a princess of an ancient kingdom held hostage by this evil being. Not only her kingdom but the entire universe is at the brink of extermination.

"Your majesty,we just spotted her at Forest,she's trying to pass through the mountains Forest to cross board the ship which is sailing through the boarder" The royal guard was on his knees with heads now as he spoke. The man in front of him sat on the pouch,with his night rod lying loosely on his body. Three maidens who were his mistresses surrounded him. One at his foot massaging him and the other two, behind pouring fragrance on his tone chest and rubbing it over him. There was smell of red wine in the room,as the man on the pouch gave a deep and deadly laugh like that of an horror movie but the difference was the villain looked to good and heavenly to merit d title. After some while the man stopped laughing and relaxed as he looked at the guard dagger dawn. "What should we do your majesty" "Kill her" *********** "..... Please... please " the sound of steel piece through her skin and she felt the hurt metal buried with her. Her blood rushed out instantly and her strength as well. Elizabeth collapse to the ground, falling unconscious. How it pain to be used, betrayed,left in the dark and even worst, for a mother to watch her only child taken and slaughter for an offence he never knew or committed. Flashes of the image of her past came flooding in and anger,grieve flowed along,it hurts so bad. Hot tears rushed down her eyes. She felt so powerless,so useless,like a tiny particles who couldn't even make a difference.But she was going to come. As Elizabeth closed her eyes to accept the offer of death,her body Began rolling,until she fell from the cliff and into the river. The guards wanted to go after her but was stopped by Edward,the king's personal guard and knight. "Leave her,let the beast of the sea have a taste of her" he smirked.

Royce was a psychopath. That, he was sure of. But he had a good life. Normal people thoughts didn''t apply to him, but he had learned to cherish what he had and fit in. Which is why he went with his friends after mana activated on Earth Earth was terraformed. Int the process, Those under the age of 25 had to venture to other worlds and take up lives there. They had to make an impact on these worlds and please their patron deities. Their merits would determine how far the planet would go in its evolutions. So Royce and his friends set forth... to battle as part of the Hero's party and to please the gods. Only Royce was not the hero like all young men dreamed. It was his friend, David. "Eh? Was there a mix-up? But he's so weak!"