Army Building

WSA He was supposed to die. A sword in his chest. His loved ones turning their backs. A world calling him monster. But the grave could not hold Zairen. Reborn in blood and ruin, he rises again—no longer the forgotten prince… but the Villain the world will never forget. With Red eyes that burn like judgment and a soul carved from vengeance, he will reclaim everything stolen from him. Not for justice. Not for mercy. But because it hurts more that way. Kingdoms will fall. Gods will bleed. And the name Zairen will be carved into history— Not as a hero. But as the one who burned paradise to ash… The one Crowned in Blood.

A Young woman dies on her trip to Japan in the most anticlimactic way possible, buried by a pile of manga, light novels, and even lewd doujin after an earthquake. In her last moments, all the wishes she has suddenly become reality and materialize in all sorts of Special Abilities before she finds herself reincarnated into a corpse! Wait... Why is the corpse not moving? No matter how much she tries, it doesn't move, she's not even a zombie or something! Wait... Why is she stuck with the unmoving corpse? The corpse is actually not part of her anymore! Wait... Why is she not a physical being? Her hands are translucent, and so is her entire "new" body! "Huh... Am I a ghost?!" Accompany Maria as she survives as a ghost in a brand new and unwelcoming world, raises her own skeleton as her friend, and seeks the truth behind her second life’s death and how exactly she turned into a ghost. Not only will she have Phantasmal Powers and Dark Magic, but even the ability to raise her own Undead Army! Will anything be able to stand before her path for revenge? Over 100000 words (100 Chapters) available for free! Daily Chapters

In a world where abilities decide everything, one student starts at the bottom. But not everything is as it seems. And some abilities… break the system from within.

Kael Voren has never known the feeling of a full belly. Born in Brinewatch, the beast-plagued slums of Ashport, hunger is his oldest companion -- gnawing at his gut, his dreams, and his place in a world that values strength above all. When his sixteenth birthday comes, Kael awakens to the misery of an E-Rank Talent: Advanced Digestion. Not strength. Not speed. Just the ability to eat garbage without dying. But beneath this feeble Talent lies a dormant truth -- an insatiable void tethered to an unfathomable potential. A hunger not for food, but for power. Everything changes when Kael inadvertently devours fragments of Prana and Chakra -- powers that create and shape reality itself. Powers that were supposed to be beyond the reach of a gutter rat such as himself, but were made available to him by Advanced Digestion. These stolen sparks awaken something ancient inside him: a nascent, skeletal system. No interface. No tutorials. Just a stark warning burned into his mind and a void calling out from within - devour everything! What he has awakened is not a talent. It is a trait. XXX-Rank Trait: Inner Universe Creation. But it is embryonic -- barely functional, missing structure, support, and a will. To unlock its power, Kael must build from nothing. Piece by blind piece. Trial by brutal trial. Fueled only by his desperation to protect his family and claw his way out of the grave Brinewatch was supposed to be. In secret, Kael creates an RPG World inside his trait -- a universe he rules, where monsters can be spawned, skills mastered, time bent, and power devoured. There, he forges his own path, his own system, and his own strength. But the hunger never fades, it only grows. And as his enemies close in and betrayal tears his world apart, Kael makes an oath: I will protect my family, and I'll devour everything that stands in my way. From starving boy to High Human Emperor, from discarded E-Rank to system god, Kael Voren’s rise will shake the stars. A dark fantasy progression epic of hunger, creation, revenge, and ruthless evolution. For fans of cultivation, RPG systems, and protagonists who build their own power from the blood-soaked dirt up. Publishing Schedule: (2) 1,500-2,000 Word Chapters/Day

He was a genius city planner. Then a disgraced shut-in. Then a baby in a goblin hut. When Takumi dies a stupid death (instant ramen, no joke), he expects oblivion. Instead, he’s reborn as a helpless human child in a tribe of goblins. With no powers, no skills, and no cheat stats, survival should be impossible. But he has one thing going for him: a brain full of strategy games, city-building know-how, and an absolutely ridiculous talent for bluffing. When adventurers attack his goblin family, he fakes being a legendary curse-bearer—and lives. Now, with the monsters of the world hunted and hated, Takumi sets out to build a nation where they can finally live in peace. He has no magic. No sword. No chosen status. Just lies, heart, and urban development. The goblins call him “Soft-Skin.” The world may soon call him king

Bruno traveled to another world and obtained the wonder construction system. The Hanging Gardens of Babylon is used to grow vegetables, The Colosseum of Rome is used to play football, The Lighthouse of Alexandriae starts the prelude to the era of great navigation, The Ruhr factory announced the beginning of the industrial revolution, actually…… I’m just an ordinary creator of spectacles. … [Like always I am not the creator of this novel just a translator that like this novel all credit goes to the original creator (陛下，奇观误国啊) this is the original title]

Please read the tags before reading the story Echoes of fate weave through purgatory Murderous monsters roam the land From dungeons they emerge to walk the earth Treacherous nobles together band What manner of dangers will they birth? Myriad races compete for resources As bored Deities manipulate the chessboard Pitiful mortals consider their recourses As Hiro takes the throne, his Harem in accord ~~~ Okay, as much as I enjoyed writing that, I do feel the need to give you an actual description. So here you go: Hiro Antee gets transmigrated into a game-like, magical world as the Ruler of a Barony - the smallest piece of land which can have an official [Ruler] as per the [Rules] of [The World]. Due to some... unfortunate circumstances, Hiro's Barony is situated in a rather desolate part of the continent. Oh, and he starts with zero citizens. And no real infrastructure. And a bunch of dangerous monsters inhabit his Realm. But Hiro's seemingly bleak future suddenly changes when he receives the Diadem of Carnal Sin - a mysterious artifact which even Deities could not figure out how to make use of! Join Hiro on his journey as he ascends from a measly Baron to mighty Emperor and beyond! Witness development, of both Hiro's Realm and Hiro's mind. Witness conquest, of both Hiro's enemies and Hiro's harem. And bear witness, to Hiro's tantalizing path of Lordship! That's all from me, your author. I hope you enjoy the ride. P.S - Power stones, golden tickets, gifts, adding this to library, reviews, comments, paragraph comments - all these things help immensely and are greatly appreciated. Thanks and Enjoy! :)

She died on her keyboard. Now she’s a goddess with a planet to build—this time, for real. Formerly a fantasy author with world-building skills to rival the gods (on paper), Aerisse is reborn as an actual deity… and finally gets to turn her stories into reality. Armed with a snarky cat system, a cotton-candy sky, and way too much divine authority, she dives headfirst into the chaos of creation. Heroes are unreliable. The fairy queen has complaints. And the demon goddess next door keeps asking for souls. One thing’s for sure: She knows how to build a world—now she just has to decide what kind of goddess she wants to be.

The era of Universal Lordship has come to this world, bringing many opportunities and challenges for humans. At the age of eighteen, each person can acquire territory and participate in the Lord's continent, which will determine whether they can move into a vast world or die in mediocrity. Thousands of years after the start of this era Neo looked up at the sky waiting for his opportunity, the opportunity to change his life and move toward a grander goal. All lords choose an easy route and select a race that already exists but he wished to go against the current, so even if it was looked down upon he created his own race bravely and swore to fight tooth and nail for success. This is the story of his journey as he walks step by step toward a grander future.

He chooses to rebuild. Brick by brick. Emotion by emotion. Even if it’s slow. Even if it’s hard. Because he’s worth it. This is the story of a 24-year-old boy who finds himself lying in a hospital bed, diagnosed with cancer — not just a disease of the body, but a test of spirit, memory, and meaning. He reflects on a life spent chasing society’s definition of success — 18 years of school, 6 years of college and post-grad — yet never truly living. Never feeling love. Never knowing what it meant to be seen, valued, or chosen. His greatest pain isn’t the illness, but watching his middle-class parents — who gave everything for their three children — now on the edge of selling their home and future for a son with no guarantee of survival. He sees the exhaustion behind their smiles, the silent suffering they try to hide, and it breaks him. He carries regret for the things........

Terrence suddenly found himself back in the past, just moments before countless monsters were about to eat him. He got a second chance in life, but there was one problem. Unlike his peers, who had overwhelming talent, he was just an ordinary soldier with below-average skills. However, there was one thing he could count on that didn’t require talent. He knew the future. And with that knowledge, he could secure his survival, amass wealth, and build the ultimate sanctuary before the first wave hit. "I will be the one to shape the new era."

What if one man could summon the entire military-industrial power of the early 20th century... in a medieval world? Hierd Die Grace awakens in a strange land, his past life a blur, but one thing is clear! He wields now a terrifying gift. Anything that existed in the 1900s towards the 1950s. Whether that be guns, warships, tanks, technology, even planes! He can create and command. From an isolated village within his protection. To a city Hierd builds. Then a nation, and soon; an Empire. Against monsters of the winters, magical kingdoms, and ancient powers, he unleashes fleets, battalions, and firepower never dreamed of in this medieval sword and magicks world. --- "I am the leader of Germany. It's founder, it's lord, it's force and intellect. I have come to plunder this city, not for resource, but for an army of men. I have not come to massacre innocent men and women. We have detained the civilians and put them in our carriages and tents. Fed them and reassured them. To the knights we have killed, I give my apology. But for this is war, apologies are not heard from, but are observed upon." - Hierd Die Grace

In a world where everyone is undergoing their profession's transition, I've surprisingly awakened to two professions. Moreover, I've also awakened a defiance lifestyle profession. Preserve high-quality items? I'll just synthesize them. Preserve high-quality skills? I'll synthesize those as well. Preserve high-level pets? I'll keep synthesizing. Wait, why is this beast-girl so large after the synthesis? Let's start by synthesizing three "Skeleton Summonings." Synthesize into—The "Undead Army." Now, let's synthesize three Dark Wands. Synthesize into—The "Death's Scepter." In the grand interspecies gaming contest of the universe, can we, humans of the Solar System and Earth, ascend to an even broader stage? ......

People got a planet in the beginning and what to do with it was up to them. Wang Yi, a young man in the 21st century, coincidentally transmigrated into a world where everyone had the opportunity to awaken a planet. The larger the diameter of the planet, the more advanced the energy transformed, and the more powerful the civilization created. Some people obtained the planet's energy as " Martial True Qi" and used the creation sandbox to create a martial civilization, and the people on the planet were all martial artists. Some people get the planet's energy as "Immortal True Energy" and use the creation sandbox to create an immortal civilization, and the people on the planet were all cultivators! Some people obtained the energy of the planet as "Fighting Qi", and used the creation sandbox to create the civilization of Fighting Qi, and people on the planet are all fighters! Some people obtained the energy of the planet as "Soul Power", and used the creation sandbox to create the Soul Path Civilization, and the people on the planet were all Soul Masters! ... Everyone was struggling to evolve a magical civilization system. Wang Yi, however, used his past life memories to start evolving an "Primordial" civilization! "Your world-extinguishing laser cannon is powerful, but I have the son of the Great Dao, Pan Gu! One axe will reduce your world to naught!" "Your thousands of angels are powerful, but I have three thousand Chaos Demon Gods to beat you in a minute!" "Your army of darkness is awesome, but I have the Buddha's Paramount Sage, who will defeat you in a minute!" "..." This was a story of how the Primordial civilization crushed various transcendent civilizations.

Upon waking, Jiang Hui found himself to have unbelievably transformed into a willow tree, luckily, he had the Golden Finger by his side. Looking around, he suddenly had a grand dream, that was to create a powerful tribe that could stand the test of time. But what's the story with this Stone Village in the neighboring mountain range? And who is this lad named Shi Hao?! Also, what's the deal with those nine worms dragging a massive bronze coffin?!

[Ding!] [Ultimate Tycoon's Perfect Life System Activated] [Spent $100,000 in an hour. 10x reward unlocked. Earned $1,000,000] [Make the Villain beg for your mercy. Get premium limited edition super car] [Destroy the hero who tried kill you. Get a villa worth of $500,000,000] [Become the ultimate tycoon] James was an orphan has never had any luck in life, but that changed when reincarnated in his favourite novel, and got the best gift a reader could have get. "Do you want a perfect life?" The moment he accepted he transmigrated in his favourite novel and woke as poor character who got off-screened by the author. But the story he knew isn't the same anymore, the characters have their own free will, villain's may become hero's, hero's may become villain's. Constantly trying the damage the original plot he knew. But as a veteran reader how could he lose? No matter what happens he will protect his waifus, he will thrive, he will rise. he will become the "Ultimate Tycoon"

[Ding........ ] [System Binding.......] [10%..........] [20%..........] [40%..........] [60%..........] [80%..........] [100%........] [ Congratulations, Host! The Strongest Family System has been bound! ] ---------------------------- “Huh? I’ve transmigrated…” Arthur muttered, his voice barely above a whisper as he surveyed his bewildering new surroundings. Confusion washed over him like a tidal wave. ----------------------------- Arthur was just an ordinary corporate worker, an overworked cog in the relentless machine of corporate life. After seven grueling days of nonstop overtime, his body finally gave out, collapsing right before his computer screen at home. He thought that was it; he thought he was dead. But little did he know, fate had something extraordinary in store for him. Instead of fading into oblivion, Arthur found himself thrust into a vast and unfamiliar world, one ten times larger than Earth itself! To his astonishment, he had become the head of the Osborn family, a once-mighty lineage now teetering on the brink of destruction. Bound by the standard configuration for all transmigrators: The System which is the [Strongest Family System ], Arthur faced an epic challenge: to transform the faltering Osborn family into the most powerful dynasty in existence. Join Arthur on this thrilling adventure as he navigates treacherous waters filled with intrigue, power, influence and danger. Can he lead a declining family back to glory and secure their place at the top? Discord Server : https://discord.gg/SCbm8s6dZJ

In a universe where every person awakens a Planet as the foundation of their power, the strength of one's civilization determines their might. From martial worlds where warriors reign, to mystic realms teeming with magic, to ethereal domains of immortal cultivators, every awakened Planet becomes a reflection of its creator's path. But Alexander Sebastian is different. Reborn with memories from a modern, Earth-like world, he forges something never seen before: a Technological Civilization. While others summon Qi, Mana, or Spiritual Power, Sebastian builds factories, launches satellites, and commands fleets of starships. With logic as his weapon and science as his foundation, Sebastian begins to shake the very foundations of this Supernatural cosmos. When a Star Destroyer punches through planets and dimensional weapons turn worlds into nothing more than paper, even the proudest civilizations must bow before the cold, unrelenting force of progress. Witness a tale where science defies fantasy, and technology becomes the ultimate path to dominance. _____ This is a translation. The Original Title is: 人人一颗星球：开局打造科技文明 Sorry, my English as my second language is average, so forgive me if there is a mistake. The later chapter will have better quality.

Moe, a recent graduate from a prestigious university, is on the hunt for a job when fate takes an unexpected turn. After acing a crucial interview, he finds himself in a life-altering accident that transmigrated him into a Fantasy world. After transmigration, instead of gaining extraordinary powers, he awakens in the body of Arthur Jr., an incompetent king ruling over the small kingdom of Keldoria. In a realm where magic is commonplace, Arthur Jr. is unable to wield any magic abilities, leaving him at a significant disadvantage. However, armed with the authority of a king and the knowledge of modern society he will transform the small kingdom of Keldoria into a advance nation where technology and magic coexist. ------------------------------------------------------------------------- -----Disclaimer------- This is a pure kingdom-building story that emphasizes the economy and technological advancements of a nation rather than magic or the strength of a single individual. This is also a slow-progression story(Slow burn!!!), focusing on governance, development, and strategy. While the pacing may feel slow, I will ensure that each chapter remains engaging and immersive. Readers who prefer fast-paced stories with an overpowered protagonist from the start may find this novel different from their usual preferences. Expect a strong focus on macroeconomics rather than microeconomics, as this story revolves around building and managing an entire kingdom rather than running a single business. The protagonist will not possess overpowered abilities or cheats such as system, but will rely on his intelligence, knowledge, and authority as a ruler to shape his kingdom’s future. It is my first time ever to write a novel so to be honest, I use AI(GPT and Blackbox.io) to enhanced/rewrite my writing. However the idea, world building, concept and everything else is written by me and me alone. So reader who enjoy 100% Human work I am sorry to disappoint you, however I don't use AI by giving it idea prompt and copy pasting the result but I write on my own then I use AI to enhance my writing style and making it more enjoyable to read. Thus the writing may involved AI but it is 100% human idea and concept. Hope you enjoy!!!!

Three centuries ago, reality tore open and parasites from another dimension poured through. They didn't just kill humanity—they consumed it, wearing human faces while spreading like a plague through every major city. The strong became Originals, commanding lesser generations in a hierarchy of monsters that humanity calls Bloodsuckers. Now they own everything. Governments, corporations, entire cities bow to creatures that should be myths. That's when the Shadowguard was born. They were humanity's elite hunters equiped with the skills and tools to put an end to the bloodsuckers. But they became nothing more than political tools, protecting the wealthy while the poor got harvested by Bloodsuckers like cattle. Kaine Cross was one of the best hunters alive until he walked away from the corruption. He decided to become a solo hunter. Unfortunately, going freelance got him killed by the very monsters he'd spent twelve years learning to destroy. Death was supposed to be final. Instead, Kaine awakens in an ancient tomb with a system that makes him something the bloodsuckers have never faced—a predator that grows stronger with every kill, commands armies of the dead, and turns their own kind against them. Every kill feeds his strength. Every corpse becomes a loyal soldier. Every battle expands his growing army until even vampire lords will bow or join his ranks permanently. [LEGENDARY WEAPON ACQUIRED: SOUL END - THE DEATH REAPER] [SKILL UNLOCKED: CORPSE DOMINATION - UNLIMITED ARMY CAPACITY] [MORTAL ESSENCE SYSTEM: ABSORB POWER FROM EVERY KILL] Zombies. Liches. Reapers. Wights. Revenants. And even monster girls; beautiful, deadly creatures once enslaved by the vampires now serve at his side, bound by Kaine’s will or by lust, vengeance, and freedom. He's not a hero. Heroes save people. Kaine Cross collects enemies and turns them into allies, whether they want to be or not. The vampires ruled through fear for centuries. Now they're about to learn what happens when death itself holds a grudge. Join Kaine as he builds an unstoppable army of undead and monster girls, and leads them on a path of blood-soaked revenge. Build an army. Claim your revenge. Rule the dead.

[WARNING] ****** /THIS NOVEL CONTAINS TOO MUCH EXPLICT SEXUAL CONTENT, CURSE LANGUAGE **** * ** ******* * AUDIENCE DISCRETION IS ADVISED #HAREM, #R18, #ECCHI, #SMUT #ROMANCE So, there was this teacher I often sketched. Sometimes the sketches were... less formal than others. One time, she happened to notice. I was fully expecting a stern lecture when she called me to her office. Instead, the conversation took a completely unexpected turn, one I definitely hadn't prepared for. #HAREM, #R18, #ECCHI, #SMUT #ROMANCE [PLEASE NOTE] [THERE'S NOT A SINGLE NTR IN THIS NOVEL UNLIKE THE FIRST ONE.]

Daily Uploads 4pm (WAT) ----- "World conquest was never part of the plan." Yu Chen was just an ordinary programmer, slaving away at his desk, fixing bugs for a popular kingdom-building game. His life was a cycle of endless work, sleepless nights, and little appreciation. One fateful night, while struggling to fix a game-breaking bug that granted players an absurd amount of upgrade points, his exhausted heart gave out. But death wasn't the end for Yu Chen. He awoke in a world strangly familiar... he had transmigrated into the very game he had been working on, now inhabiting the body of a notorious tyrant emperor, Arkanos Bloodbane, whose empire was on the brink of destruction. Surrounded by enemies, with rebellions simmering within and war on every front, Yu Chen, now Arkanos, quickly realizes the gravity of his situation. But to his shock, he discovers that he still has access to the game's system interface—complete with the million upgrade points from the bug he had tried to fix! With his knowledge of game mechanics, strategic mind, and a wealth of upgrade points, Arkanos sets out to turn the crumbling empire into an unstoppable force. He begins by summoning legendary heroes, deploying advanced technologies never before seen in this world, and revolutionizing his military and infrastructure. As he pushes his empire to greatness, Arkanos must navigate the treacherous politics of the imperial court, fend off treacherous factions, and outmaneuver the rival nations that seek to destroy him. But with each victory, he realizes that this world is not just a game—it's his new reality. The stakes are higher, the dangers more real, and the consequences of failure more dire than ever. [Reminder, contented intended for mature audiences.] Discord link: https://discord.gg/zbQwWCSCrn

Earth has changed and with it so has humanity. Follow Miwen as he makes use of his Gift, Gacha Kingdom Building.

#### WARNING #### THIS NOVEL CONTAINS GRAPHIC VIOLENCE AND SEX SCENES, EXTREME VIEWS, AND A VILLAIN MAIN CHARACTER. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The pacing is slower than typical and is heavy on the psychology and ideology. Reader discretion is advised ############ "St. Ignatius Academy is no safe haven for degenerate trash! This material proves that you are a danger to women and girls around you! Out of my sight! You are expelled! You shall never defile our hallowed halls with your disgusting presence again!" --SLAP-- "You are no son of mine! I wish I had aborted you! How dare you write such horrible things!" With those words, Aaron Zakhrov was thrown out with nothing but his brains and a thirst for never being weak or trusting again. Bit by bit, he built his new kingdom, where his word was law, and where he controlled everything: his friends, his enemies, his lovers and most of all, his destiny.

A man played an immersive game that he started playing thanks to his brother. With his brothers help, he got an overpowered build on his character. Unfortunately, his brother died and he stopped playing the game alltogether because it reminded him of his brother. One day he hears that the game is about to get shut down, and he goes there to say farewell to the thing he and his brother spent so much time on. But when the moment where he was supposed to be logged out, he finds himself still in his character. Strangely the NPCs start talking more freely and that the capital city where they were on was suddenly in a strange forest. What will he do in this new environment? What kind of people will he meet? (Note that the setting starts kind of like Overlord, the anime/novel) Surprisingly many parental figures appear in the series, mostly fatherly, though not examplary.

Michael Jameston, a 55-year-old American book sales executive and former silkscreen craftsman, awakens to an impossible reality: he now inhabits the body of Constantine Palaiologos, Despot of Morea. Determined to survive, he sets out to reshape a world on the brink of monumental change. Join me on an epic journey as Michael crafts a new destiny and transforms the future of an empire! Read 12 chapters ahead on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/c/EMPIREREWRITTEN What to Expect: - Self-insert protagonist navigating medieval intrigue - Aside from a few shorter chapters at the beginning, each chapter ranges from 2,000 to 3,000 words. New chapters will be released consistently on Mondays and Thursdays, with occasional bonus chapters appearing on Fridays. - An alternate history of the Roman/Byzantine Empire revival. - Multiple POVs, with a focus on the main character - Realistic technological advancements integrated over time - No LitRPG or magical elements—just grounded historical fiction - A protagonist evolving as he adapts to his new medieval world - A deeply researched historical approach for an immersive experience

Lucian Crowe was just a boring salesman, living a tragic, uneventful life where nothing ever went right. On what would become his final day, he and his family are killed during a brutal home invasion. But death isn’t the end. Lucian wakes up in his younger body, reborn with the memories of his past life, and soon finds himself standing before a man who offers him a deal with the devil. It marks the beginning of a life he never imagined, a path of crime, sin, and what some might even call adventure. With nothing but the drive to be better and protect his family, Lucian sets out to build the strongest empire in a world where other criminals have made their own deals with devils and demons.

[Offering accepted… Rewards have arrived: — x100 chilled cola, x100 painkillers, x2 Skill Books, x1 Mystica…] [Offering accepted… Rewards has arrived: — x10 Battle Knights…] ---- Ragnar was suddenly transmigrated into the real world of his favorite video game, Kingdom-building Online, after a reckless death. He found himself in an impoverished, tiny Hamlet—the lowest and weakest territory in the game world. Before he could even catch his breath, a divine decree appeared: BUILD THE STRONGEST SSS-RANK TERRITORY! Fortunately, a unique system was granted alongside his new life—one that exchanged offerings for incredible rewards. Armed with this system and faced with an impossible quest, Ragnar set out to make the most of his second chance.

When a mysterious entity with unfathomable power transports the entire human race to a game-like alternate reality, the rules of existence are violently rewritten. This new world teems with magic, terrifying monsters, and beings that defy human comprehension. Kale Lucas finds himself thrust into this chaotic new existence where civilization’s laws have crumbled and safety is merely a memory. With no instructions beyond a simple command to survive, Kale must adapt quickly to harness strange new abilities and navigate dangerous territories. In this unforgiving realm, humanity faces a stark choice: build, thrive, and fight—or perish. Communities rise from nothing as people band together, forming alliances and establishing bastions against the darkness that lurks beyond. But as Kale struggles to carve out a place in this alien world, a haunting question remains: What are the true motives of the entity that brought them here? And will humanity survive long enough to discover the answer?