Higher Pension

[Welcome Runners to The Layers!] Trapped in a multiverse of deadly realms, humanity must climb through each Layer to reclaim their world. The System grants supernatural powers fueled by mana, except Lance doesn’t have any mana. No mana. No flashy skills. Just one Special Talent: Weapon Mastery. The higher his mastery, the more deadly his weapon becomes. With nothing but his spear and the sheer singular motive to survive and live on , Lance vows to conquer every Layer and return to the life he lost. But survival comes at a cost and the Layers never let anyone go easily.

Artemis Starke has been burdened with the final wish of his father- that he might be married and live a happy life. But their noble family has no means to accomplish this wish. He seeks an audience with the King, that a gamble might succeed and his hand would be accepted. As he expects, this offer is surely granted. The Demon Spirit lurking in his gaze made it so. Shadows tremble in the depths, the Palace obscuring the many dangerous secrets of history. Might they be unraveled, their way of life may be threatened. But to climb higher requires risks, to seek the light requires a Gambit of Lifetimes. Only when one determines himself to risk it all, can all prosper.

The heaven and earth are my world. Life is for me to be entertained. The stars are for me to pluck and the mountains exist for me to test my strength. Higher than the gods, stronger than the heavens, I shall stand above all. With just my blade in hand I shall cut through all that blocks my path. Cultivation stages: Mortal, Soul, Earth, Sky, Master, True Master... Cale = three metres

[From the Author of UNLIMITED SPEED] CREATION… There are three realms of might known to it—the Earth-Realm, Sky-Realm, and Heavenly-Realm. Four stages exist within each realm, and every created being must advance through each one with equal fairness to reach the highest attainable level… The Heavenly Realm! Or so it was believed… Privy to only the most privileged, was the knowledge of an ancient—unproven rumor. One that ran amok within the gatherings of the higher entities of the universe; the searing Seraphs, the arrogant Empyreans, and the lofty Celestials. A rumor that spoke of a fourth and final realm! Inconceivable! Or so they thought… A deviant emerged. One backed up by Heaven's radiance. And whether coincidentally or not, his very name echoed this truth. This is the tale of how the history of the universe was rewritten.

The apocalypse arrived in more ways than one. Humanity was suddenly capable of assessing mana. Animals turned into monsters, plants gained sentience and humans could evolve by defeating powerful enemies. Those who were not capable of controlling mana became aberrants. Zen Kurokami, an 18 years old part time worker starts his evolution path in the apocalypse from a small convenience store in Shibuya. Whether they are higher gods, demon kings or of a higher races, they would all kneel before him. No NTR. Harem, WeaktoStrong, Strong MC, perverted MC, yandere female lead, tsundere female lead, Yuri, R-18, academy, lots and lots of action.

When a brilliant but obsessed scientist experiments with time travel, a catastrophic accident occurs, destroying his body. But instead of perishing, his subconscious is transferred into a swarm of advanced nanobots. He time travels to 9th Century Wales. Armed with nothing but his intellect and the power of his nanobots, he must navigate the brutal, medieval world of warlords and warring kingdoms. With futuristic knowledge and technology at his disposal, he begins to reshape history, but the price of altering time may be higher than he ever imagined. ~~ Author Note: This may not be historically accurate.

Rose Wyatt, a seemingly ordinary personal secretary to the enigmatic CEO of Walden Group, Asher Walden, hides a dark secret. As a witch, she has carefully woven her life into the human world, concealing her true nature. All hell breaks loose when she starts having feelings for Asher. With a dangerous enemy lurking in the shadows and love rivals vying for Asher's attention, Rose's magical powers become increasingly erratic. The risk of exposure is higher than ever, and her growing affection for Asher complicates matters further. Can Rose balance her secret identity with her budding feelings for the man she loves, or will her magical abilities ultimately tear them apart?

This is the story of king Allen who was betrayed and killed by his own brother but summoned by a goddes to defend her world from demons and 12 legions of demonic (fallen) angels his soul will be transferred to a young boy dody name sion Ragnar of the clover kingdom and face the difficulties in his way to overcome it and defend the world against demons and traitors of the kingdom .....( so join me in the journey of sion and let's explore magical world together)

Takeuchi Ellah looks like your normal every day girl: Weird but smart, not pretty but cute. Other than her impressive cussing skills, she was just another normal college girl. She had a sideline though, a very abnormal one. " FUCK THE HIGHER—UPS, FUCK THE MISSION, FUCK THE PROTAGONIST, FUUUCKK Y'ALL!!!!! [ Demotion and Salary deduction] "I'm fucked up."

Caught between the devil and the deep blue sea, what could possibly go wrong? Everything! This is the story of Ava Harley, a young student on a scholarship in one of the best higher institutions in the country. Off school hours, she worked part-time to take of herself and her little brother after the death of their parents. But an accidental encounter at her workplace marked the beginning of the spiraling events in her life which put her in the path of the heirs of two powerful rival families and their dramas. Live the tale, and tell the story.

In this world, ascending to upper realms was a matter of resources and ability. No matter the status or power level, if you have the money and the willingness to, you can live in any realm of your choosing. However, the higher the realm, the more power there is to tap into and cultivate. However, a devastating war led to a change in the rules. Who is brave enough to seek the Supremacy and rule the world? By: Jerlani

When seventeen year-old Whisky and his classmates are kidnapped and trapped in an abandoned warehouse, they're forced to participate in a twisted game of survival. With no escape and no mercy, they must fight each other to stay alive. As alliances are formed and broken, Whisky must confront his darkest fears and confront the true nature of humanity. But in this deadly arena, can anyone be trusted? With each passing day, the stakes grow higher, and the body count rises. Will Whisky emerge victorious, or become the next victim between the 'Cries of Rebels? Blood, Sweat and Tears: The Price of Freedoom!!!

In the year 2033 it began. Gods, monsters, devils, angels, every higher creature from every mythology began to bless those they found worthy and share their powers. Eventually with the emergence of the gates, we realized they were preparing us. The so called chosen heroes who enter gates are known as the Blessed and in it’s become the most sought after career in the world. They are the most famous and well known people in the entire world and some are even the leaders of their own nations. They are immensely powerful, beautiful, and charming beings. After five whole years, we still have no idea what the higher’s criteria are for blessing a human. Despite the seemingly loose criteria, only 1 percent of the population actually end up as blessed and gain the privilege of entering gates and defending our world. With all of the excitement around the Blessed, we seem to have forgotten the most important question. Why are they doing this for us and what will they require in return? —— Discord link is : https://discord.gg/yXuqHaS6dc ———————— Additional tags : - yuri (MCs sister and best friend.) Milf (MC is a milf hunter so most of the women in the harem will be cougars. Character development is a bit slower compared to my other novels because Malachi is meant to feel like a real person. If you start reading this with the expectation that Mal is going to be some cool bastard with no emotions who treats everyone around him like they’re disposable, then boy o boy are you in for the shock of your fucking life.

Starting over once more, he has entered this “living game” again in order to control his own fate. This time, he will not be controlled by others. Previously the Level 200 Sword King, he will rise to a higher peak in this life. Methods to earn money! Dungeon conquering strategies! Legendary Quests! Equipment drop locations! Undiscovered battle techniques! Even the secrets Beta Testers were unknowledgeable of, he knows of them all. Massive wars, life advancement, entering Godhood, sword reaching to the peak; a legend of a man becoming a Sword God has begun.

Using substance gleaned from Subject 0, test animals seem to go into a mating frenzy. The chances of offspring seem to increase, even when the females are not in heat, before applying the chemical. Test animals have begun to show a resistance to the chemical. Higher doses are needed, but thankfully there seem to be no addicting properties to it. The only noted side effect is that all the animals tested seem to be, if you will excuse the crude term, 'horny', even when the chemical is not present. Warrants further study. The last thing we need is to overpopulate the earth. Have found a way to dilute the chemical without it loosing its properties. It was easy really; just add salt water in a mixture much like that found in sweat. Hopefully this will allay fears when human testing eventually starts.

Arun was watching the news about a global catastrophe caused by climate change that almost seemed apocalyptic. He whispered, murmured, and mourned for peace, only for all remaining serenity in his life to disappear. A seemingly ordinary human being, he was pulled into an apocalyptic world—a realm of devastation where everyone was nothing more than helpless dust, existing only to survive by escaping, avoiding, or hiding from the apocalypse. By a twist of fate, he became an existence whose sole duty was to confront this destruction. He became an Apostle elites of humanity —the ones who could access the other realm. The only problem was that the difficulty of his trials was higher than others’, almost as though he was cursed that not only affected him but also those around him.

Azure, a reclusive seventy-year-old man, seeks peace on a remote island left to him by his parents, where he plans to live out his final years in solitude. However, his quiet life is shattered when a mysterious light strikes him, initiating a fusion with an enigmatic "Nexus of Creation" system. The system informs Azure that he has only one year left to live unless he successfully creates and advances a civilization, ultimately evolving into a higher lifeform to extend his life.

In a world steeped in ruins and shattered dreams, the people are captivated by the dangerous VR game known as 'Champion of the Hill'. Its rules seem simple enough: race to become the final runner in your lane to secure victory and gain real-world rewards. But beneath its seemingly straightforward premise lies a treacherous underworld of desperate players, where every step forward could cost more than just pride. [ Kaizer, a troubled teenager, stumbles upon a rare, functional machine that pulls him into the heart of Champion of the Hill. Little does he know, this seemingly chance encounter will thrust him into a game where the stakes are higher than anything he's ever faced before— and the line between virtual and reality begins to blur. ]

An ordinary grey rabbit after gaining his soul rune find’s himself on the journey to be the apex predator in a world full of predators against his will. As he climbs to the top he discovers others like him from other races only more lucky, talented or hardworking so he uses any trick he can to climb higher. and learns more about the world Oneiros.

Noboru Chikara is a forsaken prince burdened by neglect and betrayal. Blamed for a devastating attack by his family to protect his siblings, he endures abuse and prejudice from his family and people of his kingdom alike as his family accuses him of being possessed by the very beast that attacked the kingdom. Driven by an unwavering spirit, Noboru sets out to reclaim his birthright and forge a new, uncorrupted kingdom. But when his father commits a heinous act, Noboru's quest takes an unexpected turn, propelling him into a realm beyond imagination. Follow Noboru's journey as he transcends dimensions and becomes the one who bring peace to all dimensions higher or lower and become The God Of Fiction.

In a world where magic and technology coexist, a young boy named Kyan discovers that his father, Bathsuk, is destined to destroy the earth. As the chosen one, Kyan must embark on a perilous journey to save humanity from extinction. With the help of his friends and allies, Kyan must navigate treacherous landscapes, battle formidable foes, and unravel ancient mysteries to prevent the impending apocalypse. But as he delves deeper into the world of magic, Kyan realizes that his father's destructive powers are not the only force he must contend with. As the stakes grow higher, Kyan must confront his own destiny and the darkness within himself. Will he be able to save the world from his father's wrath, or will the forces of destruction prevail?

Mythology and Legends were seen as nothing more than imagination by most of the people of Earth after the Age of Enlightenment, an attempt of the past humans to explain phenomenon they could not understand and though faiths existed, most have started to believe them to be nothing more than imagination. That however changed in 2023 when God and higher beings suddenly started to choose people from amongst the populace and gave them power to use, essentially turning them into superhumans and the fully cemented the fact that the Supernatural do indeed exist. The Earth has changed greatly with these chosen people becoming the most important people in the world due to their status and strength as some of them are even leaders of their own nations. The emergence of Gates and it's dangers however allowed the world to realise the reason as to why the higher beings have decided to bless them. The chosen fight them and are admired and the chosen people, called the Blessed, were a career that was sought after by many in the world as it gave fame and fortune. This is a world where myths and modernity collide. A/N: This book is inspired by "Blessed by the Night" by AnathaShesha as I liked the system with which the story was written, so there might be some similarities between the two stories. Cover art does not belong to me

Sion, a young betrayed college student who saw his world engulfed in an otherworldly flame and overrun by monsters and creatures that one would believe only existed in myths, was transported to a new and completely unfamiliar realm when he was on the brink of death.   In a realm where monsters and mythical beasts roamed freely, where the unimaginable was possible and survival of the fittest prevailed for most, he found himself with an opportunity. This world, as stunning as it was grim and merciless, offered him a chance at a cost: his appearance had changed, and the gods had taken his very identity. He became an entirely new person, and an opportunity to build his own nation presented itself to him when he realized that not everything was as it seemed, especially with the new identity he had gained and a talent that was one of a kind and rare, one with an uncertain path, one which no other had: the unique talent "SSS—Ranked Beast Master: Summoner's Phantom." In an era built on chaos, will the path set by fate and the gods be adhered to, or will a new path, fraught with uncertainty and the prospect of greater gains, be carved out in an era founded on chaos?   On a journey filled with perils and abominations, will he be able to overcome the obstacles his enemies present, establish his power, and demonstrate his strength to the world? Note: This novel contains elves, orcs, ogres, goblins, dwarfs, succubus, etc. Other tags: Overpowered MC - Smut - Fantasy Creatures -Mature - revenge- Magic- survival- Beautiful female lead- Dark- Slice of life.

A man who has chosen a different, slower path. Most active players who haven't given up on completing the game go to higher floors soon after they get unlocked, if not immediately. However, the main character realizes that there must be a reason each world is so large and detailed. There must be a reward for exploring a world, even if it has been cleared after defeating the main boss monster. And so, he decides to stay and do what he has always loved to do in video games, explore and discover. To embark on an epic adventure. Or maybe he was simply scared in the early stages of the game. This is a deadly game after all, one in which millions are trapped.

When 20-year-old gamer Liam is selected to test Elysium, a revolutionary virtual reality game, he expects excitement and adventure. But the moment he opens his eyes, Liam realizes this is no ordinary game. Trapped on an unfamiliar planet alongside four other testers, he must navigate strange landscapes, face dangerous challenges, and unravel the mysteries of Elysium. As the testers progress through the game, they uncover unsettling truths that blur the line between reality and illusion. Survival becomes the only mission, but with every step forward, the stakes grow higher, and the price of freedom becomes uncertain.

Elevations occur when ascending to a higher Realm. But there is only one way to ascend and achieve true transcendence, becoming capable of bringing the dead back to life and truly living eternally. Stories have been told for ages. The Golden Gates are the only passage to eternal life and absolute power. However, when was the last time such gates were seen and their opening creaked through realities? It has been so long that such events have become nothing more than legends. Image created by AI

After being deceived by a friend for revenge, Ewan Asher Margarito became involved with higher-ups and got his family in danger. With the help of his sister, Lily Asher, he decided to avenge his parent's death. Things fell apart when several murder cases surfaced and instincts discovered they might be the same killer.

For a Demon Prince to come into their higher power, they must take the body and power of a Maiden Virgin. Maiden Virgins had holy powers, a pure gift from the Gods to balance power. But long ago a mighty Demon Lord fell in love with one such Maiden, and it was through that union that this high power was discovered. Thus began the practice. But Parthenia is no ordinary Virgin Maiden, and she would rather break the Celestial Stone that is her power and immortality than live without her heart. Can Parthenia ever really be freesol or will the Demon male she loves break her in more ways than one?

Teijin is just one man in a city of thousands, and yet his name is forever echoed throughout the halls of the rich and in the streets of the poor. As a threat to the world of the higher-ups and for giving far too much hope to those masses of downtrodden, Gray is exiled. On the day of his exile, a man asks when he will return, and Gray, the great Khan of the city, the lord of beggars, vows to return "with all the glory of ten thousand men."