Back To The City: The Strongest Investment King

In the Empire of Vaelgard, the path to the throne isn’t won by blood alone but by brilliance, battle, and the King Project. Through the halls of King’s Academy, elite guilds compete for the right to ascend as royal successors. Every student is ranked by the system’s divine seal, determined by the Aspect Talents they awaken: Valor for Knights, Dominion for Kings, Clarity for Queens... and Insight—a low-tier Aspect most suited for Pawns. Lucian Greyveil was a Pawn. A commoner. A no-name. But he was also the mastermind behind Guild Aetherion, the top-ranking guild of the Kings project. He crafted their strategies. Predicted enemy moves. Covered weaknesses. He never sought the crown—he only wanted a place to belong. That was his first... and last mistake. When Aetherion rose to the rank of eligible royal successors, the nobles no longer needed a founding member that was lowborn pawn. Lucian was discarded without fanfare—replaced by a noble-born with a higher-ranked Aspect. He didn’t rage. He didn’t beg. He simply bowed... and left with a promise: "I will return. And will claim that throne... And your heads." Vanishing into obscurity, Lucian began assembling a new guild—one made not of prodigies, but rejects. Not of royals, but rogues. He trained them, pushed them. Now, a new guild emerges from the shadows. The Black Sigil. And as the final stage of the King Project approaches, the nobility will learn: perhaps a pawn could be the strongest piece on the board when played right.

“But you said you were a monster,” I whispered, almost afraid of his answer. “You told me to stay away.” “Because I am.” He turned his back on me—and shifted back, thank God. “And I don’t know if you’ll be able to handle me.” My voice betrayed me. “What if I can?” His eyes flicked toward me, unreadable. “What if I can handle you?” I added, heart thundering. ******************* Seraphina—a demon warrior soul-shifted as a human princess to save herself from a curse—has one mission: break the curse killing her people. But there’s one thing she’s terrified of more than death. Love. To her, love is pain. Love is betrayal. Love is what had hurt her before. Xavier, the bastard son of King Arnold, sees himself as a monster—unwanted, unloved, and unworthy. With blood on his hands and secrets in his heart, he’s never let anyone close. Until her. What happens when two broken souls collide—one made to destroy, the other born from ruin? When desire becomes dangerous… Can love save them—or destroy them all? #SLOWBURN #VAMPIREXDEMON #FORBIDDENLOVE

What’s the point of getting stronger in a world without the Demon King? That was my excuse for being unable to scale my insurmountable wall. Even though people around me claim that I am talented, I was never called a genius, or the Second Coming of the Hero. There were times when I showed the result of my efforts. However, the rumormongers were always the same. "As expected, he’s the son of a Hero." It doesn’t feel like I’m being praised. And then, the words were usually said about my bad days, when training results were below the standards. "In the end, he’s still immature compared to his father the Hero."

“That mark on your neck..” he began “No one, must know about the bond between us.” Adina looked at him, startled. “W-what?” “You will cover your neck everyday. You will live as you have and you will never speak of what happened yesterday. I will never acknowledge you as my mate. Never.” Her eyes glistened with unshed tears. “Why? Why did you mark me if you didn’t want me?” “If I had a choice, I wouldn’t even look at you.” He stepped closer, the cold in his eyes crueler than anything she’d ever seen. “Do you really think I’d choose you? A murderer?” His lip curled. “You killed your Alpha’s heir. Do you think anyone would want that as a mate?” ~~~~~ Framed for killing her Alpha’s pup. Adina is stripped off her title, and sold as a slave. Adina was once Luna of her pack, now she’s chained and sent to the most feared ruler in the realm. Thorne Vargan Rhukor, the cursed Lycan King. A beast whispered about in nightmares. A killer who murdered his own mate and fed her remains to vultures. But when their eyes meet, everything changes. A forgotten bond ignites. A prophecy stirs. And the King who vowed to never love again… wants her. In a world of beasts, bargains, and betrayal… how much is a soul really worth?

What's it like to be wrongfully killed? Cheng Su felt she'd really hit rock bottom when she was yanked out of a building by someone who jumped. Talk about a true miscarriage of justice! But when she opened her eyes again, she found herself back in the eighties, replacing the 'culprit'? In her last life, she was clear and alone, but in this life, she had a promising, dazzling military husband, as well as a cocky and domineering third child? Ugh, spit on that! She had died with cheats, so since the husband was hers, she'd beat anyone who dared to snatch him—pummel one, annihilate two. She'd make gourmet food to sell at a stall, start a chain of restaurants, and earn the money herself. She'd have the children, flirt with her husband, and fight off any mistresses; as long as her military husband doted on her, all was good. With this cheat-code life, she wanted to eat well, drink well, gain both fame and fortune, and together with her husband, make a home anew! "This story is purely fictional. Please do not take it seriously or imitate it. Any similarities are purely coincidental."

In his previous life, the genius angler Zhang Yang was seen as a heartless spendthrift by his family and friends. Due to a momentary mistake, he made a grave error, and the death of his father became his lifelong regret. In this life, fate has given him a chance to start over. Zhang Yang decides to rely on his skills and knowledge to make something of himself! This is the story of a genius angler going back nine years, using his exceptional skills and foresight to reach the pinnacle of the professional fishing sport.

After being expelled, the ace soldier Chen Feng returns to the city and inexplicably becomes the fiancé of a cold and aloof campus belle. His life as an extraordinary figure begins by stepping on arrogant second-generation heirs and embracing the goddess campus belle.

Five hundred years later, a superhuman talent cultivated by the state perished during a mission, and his soul transmigrated, taking possession of the body of a young master from a prominent family who suffered from an anxiety disorder. From that moment on, his extraordinary life began, spanning across various fields such as business and medicine. Wherever he set foot, others could only look up to him.

BOOK 2 of the book series Allure Of The Dark BOOK 1: The Devil's Warrior Queen _________________ Emerging from the darkness with a predatory grace, he blocked her path with a smirk that sent shivers down her spine. His lips curled into a devilish grin as he watched her struggle, relishing in the thrill of the hunt. With a gentle yet firm grip, his hands curled around her small waist as he pulled her close, his touch sending a wave of electricity skittering down her spine. She gasped as she felt his icy touch, her breath catching in her throat as she realized the futility of her efforts to escape. "You cannot run from me, sweet angel." Lucian purred, his voice dripping with honeyed promises and wicked intent. "You are mine to claim, body and soul." Dabria trembled as she met his gaze, the intensity of his silver eyes burning into her very core. There was a hunger there, primal and insatiable, that sent a thrill of anticipation coursing through her veins despite her fear. As Lucian drew closer, his presence enveloped her like a cloak of darkness, suffusing her senses with a heady mixture of desire and dread. She could feel the heat of his breath against her skin, sending shivers of anticipation down her spine as he leaned in closer, his lips hovering just inches from her own. In that moment, Dabria was powerless to resist him, her will crumbling beneath the weight of his seductive charm. She closed her eyes, surrendering herself to the inevitable as Lucian claimed her with a kiss that ignited a firestorm of passion within her soul. ------------

“All I did was open the wrong door… and I ended up at the heart of Italy’s most dangerous mafia game.” Rina Kagawa—quiet, reserved, and content to live in the shadows—never expected to cross paths with Aren Falco, the ruthless mafia king whose name is whispered in fear throughout Italy. One slap. That’s all it took to spark a fire between them—one that can never be extinguished. Now, she’s bound to his world of danger and power, where nothing is forgiven and nothing is forgotten. With every heartbeat, she falls deeper into his darkness—caught in a dance between desire and destruction… where escape is impossible. Behind palace doors and masked faces… Will she survive his deadly world? Or will she burn everyone in it—including herself?

a girl who gets separated from her family and faces foes and betrayals, attempting to become the strongest along the way. a cultivation level up story with a lot of drama ig. 13+ recommended, but, to each their own

Everyone forgot the last time the Bell rang. Elias Thorne didn’t. When a series of ritual murders rocks New Avalon, one man recognizes the symbols the world pretends never existed. Elias, a reclusive archivist with a buried past, knows these are warnings, not crimes. Something ancient is returning. Cults are waking. And Elias is the only one who remembers how to stop it… if he can survive long enough to speak the final Word.

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Aerin, a girl who was sold to the slave traders by her parents, had managed to escape; now her goal of striving in life starts.

【The Ultimate Special Forces Book】The Strongest Soldier King, casting a tiger's gaze over all rivals, fought for the country, and drew his sword for the people. He would rather die standing than live kneeling, without regrets or complaints! This is a man's book! This is a story of fiery blood!

No one left The City. Rife with tension between the two races that inhabited it — Humans and Monsters — it seemed like it'd boil over sooner than later. That wasn't an issue for Kodeko. Not until he and his family died to those Monsters. However, he's given a second chance: His life and new powers in exchange for killing The City's ruler, The Tsar.

An alpha leaves his pack behind for only two reasons: to die or to find his fated mate. Ryder Asherman, the young alpha of Luna’s Sentinels, must follow the winding road that will take him to the big city, since that’s where his fate awaits. But all his well-laid plans fall through when he realizes that finding his mate in this glass and stone jungle will be far from easy. His fated partner is out of his reach, locked away in the tallest building in the city from where he leads his army of human servants. Ryder will not give up; he must find a way to reach this man, no matter what it takes. While he’s in the city, however, he needs to act like the city dwellers he despises. Therefore, when such a human who introduces himself as Average Joe approaches him with the direct question – ‘Would you sleep with me?’ – his answer is yes. After all, he needs a roof over his head here, no matter how much he loves the open sky.

25 years have passed since the two dimensions merged, the world is still in chaos because of the demon's attack A mysterious boy awakens an Abyss knight with a unique Guardian trait; He is given a quest to find the origin of everything happening. Will he be able to save the world or not ???

In the age when Earth shattered its limits and soared into the heavens, when stars became stepping stones and galaxies were no longer unreachable, There are things in the universe that should never be found. The Void Record is one of them. Living his entire life below the middle class, Xiao never expected anything better. But even then, he never imagined he would be chosen by the Void Record—a mysterious artifact with unfathomable abilities. An artifact that comes with its own uses and consequences. As Xiao continues to grow stronger, he becomes more empty, indifferent, and emotionally detached. Yet he clings desperately to his humanity, believing in his own heart and the connections he has made throughout his life. He holds onto a belief: to become the strongest and attain liberation. To protect his family and those he cares about. To enjoy life. To never be crushed like a bug, a pawn, plaything for The powerful and to get rid of his status as an insect. in a universe where power is the untimate Victor alien civilizations plot across dimensions, and ancient horrors whisper from beyond. The stars are not safe. The universe is not kind. And power never comes without a price. For that, he is willing to pay any price. So Xiao has to be extremely careful to not be targeted by greedy eyes and begin his journey on the way to become strongest. Join Discord: https://discord.gg/jWp3gDPD Disclaimer: This novel has some yandere female character's i am a new author so don't expect any thing high or quality wiring from this story as English is not my first language so there will be many grammar mistake. i just have desire to write a story so i wrote one. Go check out my Patreon:patreon.com/LongYuan or Or just go into the site and search for my author name Long yuan So, go and support me if you can. Warnings: No harem collecting bullshit. And no yuri.

In the last years the world has faced an inflation of people who can manipulate mana, called mages. In this world, lives Akira, in a family of simple mages. He lives ignorant of everything, however an unforseen event happened, a truth has been discovered and Akira's understanding of "life" has changed. However, he still has a lot of challenges ahead. (available on Webnovel, Royal Road and Tapas)

He Hates Love She Hates He Is The Alpha King She Is A Slave What happens when this two are tied together by fate? ------------------ Logan Raw, The Alpha King of the four region. He hates all about love and the mating bond. His father found his mate after getting married to his mother. His childhood was ruined because of this, Hence he vowed never to find his mate or fall in love. Snow, Lost her parents to her uncle, Felix's schemes. She became a slave to the entire Musher Pack and was made to serve all of Felix's male guests until she was made to serve Logan, The Alpha King without a heart. What happens when Logan eventually falls in love? That too, to a slave? What happens when that slave also turns out to be his mate? Will he accept this? Will the pack accept a slave as their Luna? There's only one way to find out?

Lia died clutching a fantasy novel in her hands... And woke up inside its blood-stained pages. But she wasn’t the heroine. She was the sacrifice—offered to the Demon King in a ritual meant to kill her and spark the real story. She knows how it ends. She knows the true heroine will arrive from abroad to avenge her friend’s death. And she knows she’s supposed to die before that ever happens. But Lia refuses to be a footnote in someone else’s tale. Armed with the book’s plot, her sharp instincts, and a dangerously seductive plan, she’s going to rewrite her role—by making the Demon King fall for her. Cold. Ruthless. Sinfully handsome. He’s the villain of the story… and her only way to survive. But the more Lia flirts with danger, the more tangled her heart becomes. Because falling for the Demon King was never part of the plan. Now, the rules are shattered, the plot is changing, And Lia must play her cards perfectly— Or risk losing her life… and her heart.

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My light novel wasn't getting a lot of attention on Royal Road, so I'm now spreading the attention through other apps. Thrown into a prestigious academy where power rules all, Kiro is labeled a mystery as memories of a forgotten past begin to awaken. But with each transformation, he loses another piece of his heart. When you’re already the strongest, what’s left to lose? This is also about how a guy became the strongest transcendent in history.

On the night of his first full moon after turning eighteen, beta werewolf Aiden’s world shatters—he isn’t fated to his human girlfriend Evelyn, as he always believed. Instead, the Moon Goddess binds him to the most powerful and feared werewolf alive: the Alpha King. Fate has never paired two males, let alone an alpha and a beta. But the bond is real, undeniable—and dangerously forbidden.

Kin's journey has been overshadowed by self-doubt, until now. When his dormant power finally stirs to life. Kin must confront both the shadows within and the challenges beyond, realizing that his Dark Matter might hold the key to a destiny far greater than he imagined.