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Over ten years ago, a Bitcoin was priced at $0.008. Today, it is priced at nearly $100,000! It is a fantasy we've all played in our heads. What if we could go back with all the knowledge we have now and invest in some Bitcoins, perhaps in many Bitcoins? Well this is your chance to live that fantasy through Darren Steele, our MC who suffers a soul shattering betrayal in the hands of his girlfriend and her millionaire father. After a sudden death, he regresses ten years to the past with all his knowledge retained and with the Investor System to guide him. [Ding!] [Weekly Quest: Make your first investment!] What! Darren can invest in Bitcoin?! Huh?! The price of one Bitcoin is only $0.08! Since he knows when Bitcoin is going to rise and when it will crash, does that mean he can avoid loss and only make PROFITS?! Indeed! With the Investor System, Darren Steele is going to build his way up the business world as a young investor. Bitcoin will make him a billionaire and he will defeat all his rivals and take down the companies of everyone who once treated him like trash!

When pain and suffering last for an eternity, is there room for joy? “Who am I? Grey? A lord? Genius or scum? Man or devil?” Torn by inner contradictions, MC is forced to face the harsh reality of immortality. Can he retain his sanity and find true happiness after losing everything he holds dear?

The hellhound is a legendary beast known for its fierce loyalty and formidable power, serving as a guardian of the underworld. During a cataclysmic cosmic conflict between gods and devils, the hellhound is tragically killed as collateral damage, his life extinguished in a battle far beyond his control. Millennia later, the hellhound is reincarnated as a human, awakening in a world that has forgotten his true nature. Retaining his past abilities, he must now attend a prestigious academy for those possessing supernatural powers, designed to train the next generation of guardians and warriors. As he navigates the complexities of human emotions and relationships, he must also confront the remnants of his past life. Whispers of the cosmic conflict still linger, and dark forces are at play, threatening to disrupt the fragile balance between realms. In a world where alliances are fragile and danger lurks around every corner, he must learn to embrace his identity as both a hellhound and a human.

Traversing to another world, Lin En is captured right from the start. The captor is the antagonist princess from the original work, intending to control him by using him for hypnosis experiments. In a critical moment, Lin En comes up with a quick-witted plan, feigning the success of the experiment and deceiving her with his acting skills. But this was only a temporary measure. Because in the original story, her ending is very tragic, and none of her associates meet good ends. Hence, Lin En must pretend to be under the hypnosis while secretly being ready to flee at any moment. But gradually things start to take an unexpected turn. ... The Princess's Diary [The experiment was a success!] [As the sole specimen, I've decided to keep him by my side.] [Due to the curse mark on my face, I am loathed by the public, but he says I'm beautiful.] [I'm happy because people tell the truth when hypnotized.] [Alone with him, I impulsively kissed him.] [The feeling was strange and made me lose my composure, fortunately, he won't retain any memory of it after the hypnosis is lifted.] [So, it's okay to be a bit bolder, right?]

After a fatal accident, Daniel is reborn in an underwater world as a simple carp, retaining his human mind and guided by a mysterious evolution system. In the vast and perilous ecosystem of a lake filled with deadly predators and ancient secrets, he must learn to survive, evolve, and uncover the purpose behind his new existence

When Aiden Nightshade wakes up in a dark, unfamiliar forest, his memories are gone, and monstrous beasts lurk in the shadows, a glowing panel appears before him. [Welcome to the Ultimate Bond System.] A cold, synthetic female voice guides him: Tame the beasts. Bond with them. Grow stronger together. But this system isn’t like any other—Aiden’s bonded beasts transform into powerful humanoid women, retaining their instincts, memories, and unwavering devotion to him. Through combat, training, and deep emotional connection, they evolve alongside him, sharing pain, power, and passion. As Aiden explores this strange world, he learns that his beast taming method is unique—no one else can transform their beasts, nor do they possess a system. Powerful enemies, legendary creatures, and forbidden secrets stand in his way. But with his growing army of beast-women, he will carve his own path, defying the world’s rules. And when he discovers that the strongest form of bonding unlocks unparalleled strength, Aiden realizes—his destiny isn’t just survival. It’s domination. In a world where beasts rule, one man will rise above them all.

Lin Tian is the weakest disciple in the Burning Heaven Sect. All his life, he had been practicing without success—no matter how hard he tried, he couldn't absorb qi like other disciples. Humiliated, belittled, and almost expelled from the sect, he was considered a cultivation trash who had no future. However, everything changed when he was sent to the Ancient Corpse Forbidden Zone as punishment. There, he discovered the carcass of a five million year old ancient monster that still retained residual qi energy. The moment he touches it, his body reacts—he not only absorbs the monster's qi, but also gains a mysterious power that changes his destiny forever. Now, Lin Tian has the Qi Devourer ability—he can absorb energy from all sources, including the qi of opponents, monsters, artifacts, and even the surrounding environment. With this power, he returned to the sect and shocked everyone. The students who used to laugh at him were now starting to get scared. The elders started to pay attention to him. However, the stronger he became, the more eyes lurked from the shadows.

A week before Earth’s destruction, Xiao Wu merged his soul with a spaceship equipped with an integrated computer and managed to escape the planet just in time. After integrating with the computer, Xiao Wu not only gained immense computational power but also retained human creativity and curiosity. As a result, the initially simple spaceship continuously evolved: its chemical engine was upgraded to a nuclear engine and later developed into an antimatter engine. Its size and mass also expanded over time. As technology advanced, Xiao Wu began experimenting with the construction of a super fleet, integrating various functions such as offense, defense, exploration, landing, and resource collection, ushering in a new era of cosmic conquest.

Cassius Crimson, the founder of the Crimson family, one of The Great Three vampire powers, has been awakened from his slumber after 500 years. By whom? A mere boy! The future of the once great Crimson family has declined. Seeking power and guidance, Vesper-the young Crimson lord turned to his ancestors for help, never did he imagine that he would manage to wake the actual founder. As Cassius adjusts to life in a futuristic 21st century, he’s aided by his loyal retainer Estefan. Tackling daily campus life, an insecure apprentice, revenge on his family's honour, he experiences all sorts of new occurrences as humans have evolved into more than just food. All while Cassius battles the urge to sink his teeth into the most delicious human he has ever smelt. This lust for blood turns into an irresistible passionate romance. A Tale of sensual vampire love unravels as he discovers new feelings that were hidden eons ago

Draven is a magic professor in a fantasy world. He is also an earl, notorious for his evil deeds and mistakes since youth. His downfall is due to a curse that hinders his intellectual potential and his talents. Eventually, he becomes a villain, losing everything he holds dear: his siblings, fiancée, house, domain, and more. After a miserable death, he reincarnates in the modern world as Dravis Granger. In his new life, he grows up to be a highly intellectual individual oblivious towards his previous life, becoming a young professor in mechanical engineering and a researcher. However, he harbors a strange obsession with creating a game, fueled by vivid imaginings of another world. This obsession leads him to develop a game that mirrors his previous life. Upon completing his virtual reality world, he regains his past memories. Overwhelmed by intense emotions—rage, sadness, and the realization of his past ugliness—he suffers a fatal heart attack. In his final moments, he hears a voice, seemingly from the world itself, offering him a chance to return to his original fantasy world. However, he would only retain the memories of his modern life, not those of his first life’s mistakes. He agrees and is reincarnated once more, this time with the knowledge of a modern mechanical engineering professor. But one thing about the Dravis Granger, he's not just a mechanical engineer professor. Not just a straight, killer genius professor. He has his ideals, and the world is too full of villains for his great idealism. So he strived, with his great mind, he became a mastermind. But not as a villain, but as a person who has lost hope in police and justice, and decided to help the people by his own hand. Collecting victims and invited those handpicked talents to his side, making several insane stunts, assassinating, trapping, and eradicating the scums from the world. But now in this fantasy world, he has to survive from multiple factions trying to kill him, protect his domain, protect his siblings, protect his fiance, and the most important thing. Protect the world. But he hadn't lost the Dravis from the modern world. As a professor at the morning, an earl at the afternoon, and a dark knight at the night. _____________________________ "You've hurt my student." Draven stands still, no mana seems to emit from him, but just a single frown. A frown that is enough to make the room's heavy. "As a teacher, you think I would leave you unpunished?" "You seem to think that I care about your position, Prince Hermit. But believe me," Draven took a slow step. "Not even your father could protect you from me," _____________________________ Daily Update 2 Chapters = 14 chapters/week Some Friendly Rewards 100 Powerstones = +2 chapters in that day 200 Powerstones = +4 chapters in that day 50 Golden Tickets = +4 chapters in that day 1 Gift = +4 chapters in that day _____________________________ One of the King of Kings Series

Based on the tale told before us, Medusa was a beautiful maiden who was seduced by Poseidon in a temple of Athena. Such a sacrilege attracted the goddess' wrath, and she punished Medusa by turning her hair to snakes. Then, the Greek hero Perseus beheaded Medusa, and he used her head, which retained its ability to turn onlookers to stone, as a weapon until he gave it to the goddess Athena to place on her shield. However, the truth was far more complex. Poseidon had attempted to seduce Medusa and failed; he then forced himself upon her. Her lover at the time, the powerful goddess Athena, saw that Medusa had fallen to the seduction of men, and in her wrath, she cursed Medusa by turning her hair to snakes. Athena then kicked Medusa out, far from her temple and home. Medusa met Perseus, but he did not kill her. Instead, he was given an artifact by Medusa that would help him on his journey, and Medusa chose to disappear from the earth. She lived in seclusion, far from the human world, wrapping her snakes in a turban if she needed to venture into the human realm, and lived alone for centuries. While the other gods and goddesses walked among humans, Medusa's tale was told as a villainess, an evil woman. That is, until a young woman in her twenties named Elysia, a beautiful woman with a heavenly voice who was not afraid of Medusa, walked into the deep water near Medusa's territory. Medusa watched the young woman from afar, and knows that she's indeed blind. Medusa and Elysia slowly became friends and daily companions, and Medusa began to grow fond of her. However, Medusa's fears started to build - would Elysia run away if she knew the truth about Medusa? Would she stay, or would she disappear? Everything descended into chaos when Poseidon and Athena found Medusa. One is finally realizing that she was mistaken about Medusa centuries ago, and the other one still want to pursue her, can't forget about Medusa. Will Medusa finally find happiness, or is she doomed by her curse?

Claude, an orphan burdened by a tragic past, meets an untimely end, only to find himself reborn into a world brimming with magic. Retaining his name and memories, Claude navigates this new reality, grappling with the echoes of his former life while uncovering the secrets and wonders of this enchanting realm.

"I Want to Play a Game" blends elements such as time loops, infinite streams, rule-based games, and post-apocalyptic survival, all set against a unique Chinese aesthetic with mind-bending plot twists. The story unfolds in an alternate realm known as "The Land of Endings," where all participants are "the Guilty"—people burdened with sins in the real world—who are forcibly drawn into a death game controlled by the Twelve Zodiac. The game is divided into three levels: "Heaven," "Earth," and "Human." Within ten days, participants must win "the Dao" through strategic play, deduction, or cooperation; once they accumulate enough, they can escape. Those who fail will lose their memory and be resurrected on the eleventh day, while only those who awaken the "Echo" ability can retain their memories and move on to the next cycle of reincarnation. Originally a "place for divine creation," The Land of Endings has become a brutal battleground for survival following the betrayal of the Zodiac leader, "Tianlong" (Heavenly Dragon).

Dying after getting bitten by a zombie, the main character finds himself in the world of fantasy. Reincarnating as the mid-rank villain, he decided to live differently and avoid the main cast. After all who would like to live as an arrogant brat only to die like a dog? However, just as he resolved to live a better life, [Ding!] [This world is not the same as the host knows. Because of the tragic ends, the God of Fortune has reversed the time and has allowed the main heroines to retain their memories.] Yeah, he is done for. ****** Additional tags: Possessive characters, no Yaoi, no Yuri, no ntr. ***** A/N:- The main character would be overpowered but not to the point where he could defeat his enemies with a snap of his fingers. This novel would be more focused on character development, slice of life, and romance.

Eka Putra, a dedicated player of the sandbox RPG god simulator "Kotak Buana," has spent years shaping and molding its virtual world. He's grown bored with the original content and frequently uses mods to inject new life and unpredictability into his gameplay. One day, Eka stumbles upon a mod that promises to change the player's perspective from a detached god-like view to a first-person experience. Intrigued, he installs it without much thought. The moment the mod is installed, his monitor emits a blinding flash of light, and Eka loses consciousness. He awakens to find himself in a world that feels strangely familiar. It's the world of "Buana Box," but it's no longer a game. He has been reborn as Raka, a newborn infant, in the very world he created. Raka quickly realizes the implications of his situation. He's no longer a god with unlimited power; he's a vulnerable inhabitant of a world he shaped. He retains some knowledge of the game mechanics and the world's history, but he lacks the god-like powers he once wielded. Raka's primary goal is clearhe is find a way back to his original world. But how does one return from a virtual world made real? Raka's journey will be fraught with challenges as he navigates the complex society, politics, and dangers of "Kotak Buana." He'll need to rely on his wits, his knowledge of the game, and perhaps some unexpected allies to unravel the mystery of his reincarnation and find a path home.

A soul reborn countless times, each life ending in suffering and despair, losing its memories but retaining the pain. In its most recent life, the same fate struck—loss, despair, and death. But this time, the soul's hatred and agony echoed through the void, drawing the attention of OMEGA, a once-powerful entity who had lost his strength. OMEGA revealed the cause of both their suffering: Alpha, the sovereign of the beginning—the strongest of beings chosen by Axel, the embodiment of reality itself. Sharing a thirst for revenge, OMEGA bestowed the Crown of Sovereign upon the soul, transforming it into a sovereign named Amadeus by the Axel system. Now, Amadeus must rise through the ranks of sovereigns, facing foes armed with cheat-like abilities, to defeat Alpha, Axel's avatar and a being on par with the 5 Calamities and the Supreme Rulers.

Raphael Earhart, the adopted son of the most powerful family of magical knights, was bound by a destiny predetermined from birth. Living carefree days, he believed in a peaceful life under the shadow of his family, but fate had other plans. After betrayal and a tragic death, he finds himself sent back to his childhood, retaining memories of the future. Now, with a second chance, can he alter his cruel fate, or is he doomed to repeat the same tragedy? Battles, magic, intrigue, and the search for truth — these will be his weapons as he strives to correct past mistakes and gain the strength to change the world.

Since ancient times, there has been a lingering question: is humanity inherently evil, or is it society that corrupts it? In this story, we follow Morgan, a young man known for his kindness and good heart, who deeply loves animals. However, he dies suddenly from an illness. It is then that he encounters a god of death, ready to devour his soul and merge it with the universe. But another god intervenes to offer him help, aiming to prove a point on which the god of death disagrees. The two gods make a wager: whether the young man will retain his pure essence or be consumed by the cruel and merciless world in which he will reincarnate—a world where humanity is on the brink of extinction. However, there’s a small twist: the god of death reincarnates him as an axolotl, while the other god grants him a gift. Will Morgan remain true to his ideals, or will he succumb to a corrupt and decaying society?

In a future where medical science has achieved remarkable breakthroughs, curing diseases that once ravaged humanity, a 45-year-old man named Arrol finds himself in a harrowing predicament. Despite the advancements around him, he suffers from a mysterious affliction that has aged his body prematurely, leaving him resembling an 80-year-old man. Trapped in a deteriorating body, Arrol believes he is slipping away, a mere shadow of his former self, with one foot already in the grave. His life takes a dramatic turn when he is approached by Dr. Albert Kesford, a brilliant but unconventional scientist at the forefront of groundbreaking research. He invites him to participate in a revolutionary experiment designed to unlock the secrets of human rejuvenation. Desperate for a cure and drawn by the potential of a new lease on life, Arrol reluctantly agrees, hoping to reclaim his vitality. However, during the experiment, everything goes awry. A series of unforeseen complications lead to a catastrophic explosion in the laboratory, engulfing Arrol in a blinding light. When he regains consciousness, he discovers he has been transported to an entirely different world—a vibrant realm of magic and supernatural beings, far removed from the sterile confines of his previous life. To his astonishment, Arrol finds himself in the body of a 15-year-old boy named Deese. As he navigates this new existence, he grapples with the excitement and confusion of youth, while also carrying the weight of his former life’s experiences. Not only does he have a second chance in life, but he soon discovers that his new body is enhanced with advanced nanomachines. These microscopic marvels harbor incredible abilities, granting him powers beyond what he ever imagined possible. [Nano Machine is fully activated, and all the functions are available to be used] In this enchanting world, filled with mystical creatures, ancient secrets, and a complex web of politics and power struggles, Albert—now Deese—must learn to adapt. He discovers that the nanomachines within him not only enhance his physical abilities but also enable him to tap into the magical energies that saturate this realm. As he embarks on thrilling adventures, he soon realizes a dark secret known only to the hidden powers of the world. ---------------------------------------- What to Expect: • [Reincarnation, but the MC retains all memories of his past] • [Slice of Life, Magic Technology, Crafting, Strong, Kingdom Building eventually] • [Romance? Hard to say] -------------------------------- I'm just writing this story as fun when I get the time. I enjoy writing and I hope you will enjoy the story. I will be posting this story on Royal-Road and Scribble-Hub too. https://www.scribblehub.com/series/1437914/i-am-in-the-world-of-magic-with-nanomachine/ https://www.royalroad.com/profile/543838/fictions

An inevitable war broke out two thousand years ago in the Primal Region. Aliens, humans, and the 'special people' could not make amends. But peace was found at last the day one man stood between the three species. Later, the corrupted aliens and evil-doers devise a plan to out-smart this man. He died in the end, and the humans lost their home: Legon City, for 18 years. The 'special people' still live amongst the humans and have joined forces to retain the city! And these special people are known as...RONINS!

Rui is a fifteen year old highschool student, who after enduring years of bullying, is brought to the brink of death and left to die in an alleyway. That's when he meets Kana, the mysterious 500 year old vampire who appears almost like a guardian angel. He saves Rui and turns him into a fledlging vampire. But what seemed like a random act of kindness has turned into a sadistic relationship between master and dog. Rui now must learn to traverse the vampire world with his seemingly lazy yet dangerous new guardian who shrouds his past in secrets. Labeled as a Fool, Rui takes it as an insult, but it's actually the name given to vampires from a specific blood attribute. Among the vampire hirearchies structured in Suits like playing cards, Rui is a Fool. A rare and special Suit despited by vampire kind. Stuck between the boundaries of being a human and a vampire, he must now decide to retain his humanity or accept his new immortality, all while facing the dangers that comes from the shadowed world he was forced to become apart of.

Immortal Emperor Qiang Ye was a legendary cultivator, revered as the most powerful being in the universe. Yet, despite his overwhelming strength, he longed for something greater—the level beyond immortality. To achieve this, he conducted a cruel experiment, using thousands of mortal infants in an attempt to create the Perfect Cultivator, one capable of transcending beyond immortality itself. Those deemed complete failures were discarded, their corpses cast into the Immortal River, which flows into countless mortal rivers. Jake, an avid Chinese web novel fan obsessed with Eastern Fantasy, suddenly finds himself transmigrated into the body of one of these failed subjects. Washed ashore near a mortal sect, he retains the memories and knowledge of immortal scriptures—forbidden knowledge no ordinary mortal should possess. Like all test subjects, he had spent 18 years being trained to become the Perfect One before being discarded. Now, armed with wisdom that defies the heavens, Jake must carve his own path in a world where he was never meant to exist. Will he rise from failure and surpass even the Immortal Emperor himself, or is he doomed to remain a mere flawed experiment?

Bro! You wouldn’t believe this! Everything was normal. Me and my bros doing some mining for mana gems for that old sockethole, Somanda like we always do all day, everyday. Me, Fractures, Bonet, Mono-socket, Broadbone and the gang. Then from nowhere, that ungrateful sockethole, Somanda tries to END me! Can you believe that?! I mean, I have told some questionable stories about him caressing my skull affectionately and deeming me his prized undead, but no need to axe a skeleton for something like that, right? RIGHT?! I managed to escape through one of the most convenient and contrived get-aways in all of undead history, even managing to pull a bony one on the Lich bastard by stealing two of his seemingly important possessions which I find out later to be better than I thought they’d be! From there it’s a just a SPIRAL of boneshit left and right! I can’t catch a break! What’s with this atrocious luck, bro?! A voice speaks to me about how I have qualified for something about a something that’s supposedly something’s something! Then I find myself in a new world that reeks of life and gives my bones a disgusted rattle. Powerful beasts and men are at every turn, all lining up to be a huge pain in my PELVIS! GAAAAH! Jeez this is happening too fast! However, even while I’m in the thick of this, the one saving grace is that I got something worth while! A new path of power! I can NOT be an undead! I can be something better than both the Living and the Dead! Immune to the antics from both sides. Well... most of them! I’m no longer on the path for Undeath! Only Lifelessness awaits me! I’m the one who transcends reality in this tale! I am... SKULLIUS! And I’m not an UNDEAD! ...... [Author’s Answers To Popular Readers’ Questions] Q: (IHateArjuun77) -Hey author, is your book trash?- A: (Author) -Haha, screw you dear reader. The answer is NO. The story has elements of comedy, action, magic, adventure and Brutality. Like it gets really dark sometimes. There’s a comprehensive story with characters that I tried my damndest to NOT make generic on top of a cool power system that’s for the most part easy to understand. So its not trash. Q: (IFreakingHateArjuun56) -Hey author why is your first volume so slow paced and... trash?- A: (Author) -Haha. It’s how I designed the First Volume to be. It’s a fun setup that doesn’t focus on many things other than the MC’s mentality, powers and route of progression. The next volumes are normal paced, focusing on the world, the villains and general expansion but all while still retaining the book theme and fun experience- Q: (ShadeIsAPervert001) -Hey author, I instinctively sense that I’ll hate this book, when should I drop? A: (Author) -Is this the same reader?! Anyway, I’ll give a range. Read a minimum of the first 20 chapters to a max of up to chapter 44 before you decide on anything too rash. I’ll hunt down this reader! --- Discord: [ https://discord.gg/8hcraTjzE9 ]

Jason Chris is your stereotypical rich trust fund brat who only knows how to flirt around and spend money unnecessarily. However on an unfortunate night, he walks into a scene of his parents being slaughtered by a demon. Seeking revenge, he takes a deep nose dive into the hidden world of the paranormal. Armed with a century year old family heirloom; the Mystique Hunting System, join Jason as he journeys through the world of the paranormal, slaying ghosts and demons that blocks his path. . . . I retain copyright over the book cover

Chung Woo, a brilliant but socially detached individual obsessed with fictional worlds, meets an untimely end. Reincarnated by a capricious deity into the brutal Alien vs. Predator universe, he's granted three wishes and a System to aid his survival. Choosing power, knowledge, and a way to satiate his thirst for entertainment, Chung is reborn as a Xenomorph. However, this isn't just any Xenomorph. Chung retains his human intellect, his cold, calculating nature, and his vast knowledge gleaned from countless hours immersed in fiction. This unique perspective allows him to see the Xenomorph hive not as a mindless swarm, but as a potential empire ripe for conquest. He utilizes his System, a powerful interface providing him with status updates, resource management tools, mission objectives, and even a shop to acquire mutations and upgrades, to manipulate and control the hive. He quickly rises through the ranks, his strategic brilliance and ruthless efficiency making him a force to be reckoned with. He discards the Xenomorph's primal instincts, replacing them with cold logic and calculated ambition. As Chung expands his influence, he begins to reshape the hive, evolving it into a highly organized, technologically advanced killing machine. He leverages his knowledge of human technology and tactics, adapting them to the Xenomorph physiology, creating horrifying new breeds of warriors and bio-weapons. He uses the System's map function to locate resources, strategically plan attacks, and expand his territory. He hunts Predators not just for sustenance, but for their technology, incorporating their weapons and armor into his growing army. The story follows Chung's relentless pursuit of dominance, his transformation of the Xenomorphs into a galactic superpower, and his brutal clashes with Predators, humans, and other alien species. It explores the ethical implications of his actions, the blurring lines between man and monster, and the chilling efficiency of a mind honed by fiction now unleashed upon a brutal reality. Will he become the ultimate apex predator, or will the universe find a way to tame the beast within?

In the modern world, Kazuya Takumi was a skilled metalworker specializing in forge welding, a craft few truly mastered. His life was simple, dedicated to his trade, but a tragic accident in his workshop sent him to an early grave. However, instead of fading into nothingness, he awakens in another world—a land of swords, magic, and mythical creatures. Reincarnated as Gail Stroud, the son of a humble village blacksmith, he retains all his knowledge and skills from his previous life. While the world is filled with adventurers, knights, and powerful mages, Gail has no interest in battle or heroics. Instead, he dreams of a peaceful, quiet life spent perfecting his craft, creating legendary weapons, and running his own forge. However, his unparalleled smithing abilities quickly attract attention. From noble knights seeking unbreakable swords to rogue adventurers wanting custom gear, everyone seems to want a piece of his work. Even the royal family and powerful warlords begin taking notice. With skilled hands and a stubborn desire for tranquility, Gail must navigate a world that constantly tries to pull him into its chaos—all while staying true to his simple dream of being a blacksmith, not a hero.

In a world where most chase wealth and status, Omen stands apart. Once driven by the desire for power, he shifts his ambition towards an audacious goal: omniscience. He realises that to achieve the impossible, he must transform into an impossibility himself. Omen embarks on a harrowing journey, facing unimaginable trials—banishment, imprisonment, enslavement, and even death—in his relentless pursuit of knowledge. Each challenge strips away his humanity while sharpening his resolve, as he learns that true progress emerges when impossibility bends to necessity. But as Omen draws closer to his goal, he must confront the ultimate question: at what cost comes the pursuit of unattainable knowledge, and can he retain his sense of self in a quest to become something beyond human?

COVER ARTIST: LECHE FLAN GLOB (She's also new in her craft so we will be growing together ☆_☆). Do you have that innocent friend that everybody just can't help but love? Do you have that excellent friend that just inspires you to work better in life and in your professional career? Technically, most of them are really as you see them as: adorable, strong, lovable, kind, a free spirit. That isn't what this story is about. Yes, the female protagonist of this story is someone who climbed her way out of hell, but it doesn't mean that this is another revenge story. If only it was. *coughs* This is the story of Yama Shizuka, a girl who has many masked personas that she has used and still uses to manipulate people into thinking whatever she wishes for them to perceive her to be. You could say that her traumatizing childhood paved the way and created this morbid mentality, a need for survival that brought about a strength different from the fictional stories (maybe that's just me shamelessly advertising her story) you and I have read but still retaining a bit of fiction. I mean, if she truly existed, wouldn't it be scary? Heartbreaking, even... This story will be a mixture of her present acts and her remembering her past. There are also important characters that will have their fair share of spotlight when needed. For those who don't like psychological torment, darlings, don't read this. I will not be held accountable. But for those of you who like understanding the human mind and how it can be quite the interesting interaction between the past, present, and future self, do read. THINGS TO CONSIDER BEFORE READING: PERSPECTIVE: the POV of the story changes frequently, depending on the needs of the arc. If you are not a fan of POV changing, maybe this ain't your cup of tea. STORY: There will be a lot of questions at the beginning because this is a long story. For you to understand it, you'd need to read it like 50 chapters in, then re-read it to make it more clear. I also realized I usually change my writing style. If you don't like inconsistencies, I guess Masked Persona ain't for you. STYLE: The main character, Shizuka, would have psychological episodes that is similar to the stream of consciousness. You've been warned. GENRE: This is highly fantasy. Has some future themes to. With how I've seen the story thus far, you really can't come to conclusions that quickly. Some explanations will only happen after so long and it's for a reason. I mean, when I made the timeline, that's what I felt. Some explanations took years before they were given out, sooooooo... P.S. I will occasionally change the cover of the novel depending on the chapter. P. P. S. This is not a cultivation novel, she is wearing a harajuku cardigan. P. P. P. S. I am writing this story for myself, so most of this is to entertain me. If it also entertains you, then sharing is caring. The views and opinions included in this novel belong to the author and do not necessarily mirror the views and opinions of Webnovel.The content of this chapter is restricted. It is forbidden to copy, forward, or in any way reveal the contents of this novel to anyone outside of the Webnovel app and in the internet. The integrity and security of this chapter cannot be guaranteed over the Internet. Please help me keep my novel away from plagiarists. Support my novel here in Webnovel.

From the dawn of time, the boundary between Heaven and Hell had been clearly fined. Once every thousand years, the Day of Judgement - the day when supreme justice is carried out, when the souls of mortals are judged, and when the order of the world is forever altered - takes place. The gates of Heaven always remain open for righteous souls, those who hold unwavering faith in the light. Meanwhile, sinners must pay the price for their crimes, cast into the depths of Hell, whether they want to deny or escaped from the truth. However, God is merciful to those who sincerely repent and strive to refairn from committing forbidden acts. They will be considered for absolution in the next Day of Judgement. Yet, it's difficult to abandon cruelty when it has seeped into one's very blood. From desperate attempts to escape Hell to uprisings in the mortal realm and even in Heaven, chaos was inevitable. Then they appeared - the first demons born from Hell - who made the choice to fight along side Heaven. And, of course, there were conditions. They crush the rebels, asserted dominance over them and gradually became the ruler of Hell. They came to be know as a family of fierce, determined and powerful Hellborn - yet ones who still retained their conscience - the Darker Family.

This masterpiece isn't mine. 'Mushoku Tensei' is my favorite novel, and although that's not a reasonable reason to share (Copy)it, I don't mind being reported. Enjoy this beautiful novel! -------------------------------------------------------- WRITTEN BY RIFUJIN NA MAGONOTE. The story follows an unnamed 34-year-old Japanese NEET (Not in Education, Employment, or Training) who's struggling with his life. After being kicked out of his home, he's involved in a fatal traffic accident. However, instead of dying, he's reincarnated into a fantasy world as Rudeus Greyrat, a newborn baby. Retaining his memories from his past life, Rudeus resolves to make the most of his second chance and become a successful and happy person. Throughout the series, Rudeus navigates his new life, learning magic, making friends, and facing various challenges. Along the way, he discovers his unique abilities and confronts the darkness within himself. Mushoku Tensei explores themes of redemption, self-improvement, and the complexities of human nature, all set against a rich fantasy world backdrop.