Astarion Chooses Not To Ascend

As monstrous invaders ravage the world, Ryzen Kael— a man shattered by a tragedy ten years ago— faces his final moments. But just as death closes in, a mysterious system awakens within him, offering a path beyond his limits. Now, with nothing left to lose, he steps into a dangerous journey of survival and power, defying fate and unlocking abilities beyond imagination. Follow his rise as he challenges destiny itself, carving his name into history! Author's other stories The Unrivaled Holder: Rise of the Dragon Monarch - 3rd Season Ongoing

Luca Moretti was just an ordinary web reader—until he woke up inside “Bound by Fate,” a tragic BL novel where he’s transmigrated as the main character. So, he should be happy, right? Life should be easy since he is the main character? Wrong. Instead, Luca screamed to the heavens, “Why, goooooooooooooooood?! Why him?! I could’ve been a side character... even a nobody! Why the main character?!” Because in the end, the hero sacrifices him to save others. But Luca refuses to play along. "I’ll just ignore both the hero and the villain. No big deal, right? Easy." Except fate keeps popping him in front of the hero, making his heart race unnecessarily. And when all escape routes fail, Luca makes his final, desperate choice—walking straight into the devil’s den. Even if the villain is a complete psychopath, playing with people’s lives as if they’re pieces in an online game. But to stay alive, Luca has only one option—obey the villain. "You’re so pretty," Salvo murmured, his wicked smile curling as he tilted Luca’s chin up as he knelt before him. “Truly, you belong to me.” Luca swallowed hard. Salvo’s eyes darkened. "Remember... you belong to me now.”

In 2018, the Earth's spiritual energy revived, humans awakened superpowers on a large scale. In 2022, alien civilizations discovered Earth and conducted observations. In 2025, Earth applied for civilization verification and joined the Interstellar Alliance. · Su Yu had been weak and sick since childhood. Even when Earth entered the spiritual energy recovery, it could not heal his body to some extent. However, he awakened a strange superpower. This superpower was a system that encouraged him to ascend the throne as king every day, saying that he only needed to raise his arm and there would be millions of handsome men and beautiful women standing up to welcome the queen back to the throne. Su Yu felt that his superpower was very outrageous. It was fine to ascend the throne as king, the millions of handsome men and beautiful women were not mentioned. The most outrageous thing was welcome the queen back to the throne, he was a man! ... However, Su Yu finally ascended the throne. In the interstellar competition, contestants from different planetary civilizations worked hard just to win the final grand prize. And Su Yu only needs to sit on the throne built by his insect generals, watching the evil and handsome guard holding his hand, and kissing his fingertips devoutly and humbly. "This star field will be my first coronation gift to you, please wait for our triumph. ——My most respected king." ============= #This article follows the Su Shuang (Marie Su and cool) plot! The protagonist will not be abused!# #The attacker may appear later, but there is really a CP!# T/N: The title should have been 'After being forced to ascend the throne, I became popular in the interstellar world' but there was a caracters limit so I went for this one.

In a world where humanity battles against terrifying creatures known as Hallows—beings born from darkness and corruption—only the Awakened stand as Earth's defenders. Gifted with supernatural abilities, they fight back against the abyss. Quinn never expected to become one of them. Living in the slums, scraping by with odd jobs, and watching the strong grow stronger while he remained powerless—he thought fate had already decided his path. But when a stolen artifact triggers his Awakening, he gains a power unlike any other: Gravity Magic. Now, Quinn stands at the threshold of greatness, wielding the ability to bend the very force that governs the world. With his newfound strength, he rises from nothing, challenging Hallows, corrupt Awakened, and even the limits of his own body. Each battle pushes him further, each fight carving his name into legend. But as his power grows, so does the darkness around him. The Hallows are evolving. The world is changing. And a hidden force watches his every move. If Quinn wants to survive, he'll need to rise above them all. After all—gravity may pull everything down, but he refuses to fall.

Almond Crowshade was the last surviving human in a dying world whose people failed to conquer the Grand Abyss Labyrinth's 30th floor in time. The world was getting destroyed, and Almond was the last one challenging the 30th Floor multiple times despite the imminent destruction of the planet. He ultimately defeated the Floor Boss on his dying breath by achieving a true awakening, acquiring an X-rank Trait that signified limitless potential. Alas, he won but there was no home or future for what he fought. But a mysterious figure arrived there, feeling pity and amusement. "This is too precious and fun of a toy to let it rot here. You shall reincarnate and climb up to make things interesting." [Transfer to another world commencing…] [Your memories will be sealed, and you will reincarnate in another world that has welcomed Grimworld’s tutorial like this one. Clearing each floor of the Grand Abyss Labyrinth will unlock a portion of your memories, until the 10th Floor upon which you will gain your full memories.] ‘I’m giving you a second chance. This time, you must clear the Grimworld’s tutorial and step onto the big game to make things instresting and entertaining.’ [Good luck.]

I let out a bitter laugh. “It’s ironic, isn’t it? You spent years making my life a living hell, and now you look at me like I’m the very air you breathe.” Lennox’s face fell. “Olivia, it wasn’t supposed to be like this—” I cut him off, my eyes blazing with anger. “Oh, but it was. You wanted me broken. You wanted me to suffer. And I did.” I paused, my voice trembling. “But not anymore.” Louis, who had been silent, spoke softly. “Olivia, we—” I shook my head and took a step back, putting distance between us. “No. Whatever you think you feel, it doesn’t matter. It’s too late. You had a choice. And every single time, you chose her. Over and over again, you chose Anita.” Levi shook his head. “We were wrong.” I met their gazes. “Yes, you were. And now, you’ll have to live with it.” With that, I turned away, refusing to let them see the tears burning in my eyes. •••••••• Olivia Parker was once the cherished daughter of a respected Gamma—until betrayal shattered her world. Branded the daughter of a traitor, she was stripped of her title, her dignity, and the life she had known, forced to serve as an Omega among those who once respected her. But fate wasn’t done with her yet. On the night of the mating ceremony, Olivia discovered the cruelest twist of all—she wasn’t fated to just one mate, but three. And not just any three. Alpha Lennox, Alpha Louis, and Alpha Levi—the ruthless triplet Alphas who had spent years tormenting her. Bound to a marriage they never wanted, the triplets made her life a waking nightmare. They paraded their lover, Anita, before her, ensuring she never forgot her place, never forgot that they would never want her. But fate has a way of playing its own game. As secrets unravel and buried truths come to light, the triplets begin to see Olivia for who she truly is—not just a Luna in title, but the woman they never realized they needed. Only now, she’s done waiting.

Sakura Suzuki has always prioritised her friendship with Mia Yoshino, even when it meant burying her own heart. In their second year of college, both girls fall for Haru Soma, but when Mia confesses her feelings, Sakura chooses loyalty over love, silently stepping aside to help Mia win his affection. Years later, on Mia and Haru’s wedding day, the carefully constructed facade shatters. In a shocking turn of events, Haru kisses Sakura—the maid of honour—and confesses a long-hidden truth: "It was always you, Sakura," he said softly, his voice rough. "I've always loved you. Not Mia. You." Guilt and longing consume Sakura as she grapples with the revelation. That night, she makes a wish at 11:11—and wakes up nine years earlier, back in college, on the day she first met Haru. Given a second chance, Sakura is determined to claim the love she sacrificed—but rewriting the past is far more complicated than she imagined. Her choices start to unravel everything she once knew. Friendships are tested, hearts are broken, and Sakura must confront the painful truth: Pursuing her own happiness could cost her everything she holds dear. Will she find the love she's always dreamed of, or will her second chance destroy the very life she hoped to protect?

[This story will be posted on Royal Road As Well under the username: fastwan16]For 15 years, a mysterious voice told Ash two things 'Get stronger' and 'Fight.' Not the best advice, but when you're stuck in a monster-infested limbo, you take what you can get. Then, a god shows up, opens a rift, and throws Ash (monsters included) onto Earth. There, he meets his doppelganger, Thorne, who immediately hates him. Why? Thorne thinks Ash wants to steal his hard-earned social status. Yeah, as if Ash cares about high school politics while eldritch horrors are ransacking the mall. Ash’s plan is simple: punch monsters, grab a burger, and enjoy his new life. If Thorne wants a rivalry, he'll have to get in line—right behind the monster tearing up Main Street

In a world where power and magic govern all, Ren was once a weak, unremarkable youth. Born in a distant, forgotten village, his only hope for survival in the chaotic land was to endure and work tirelessly. But fate had other plans for him. Ren’s life changes forever when he unknowingly stumbles upon the ruins of the Shadow Monarch, an ancient being who once ruled the realm through the power of shadows. Through a series of trials that push him to the edge of death, Ren inherits the legacy of the Shadow Monarch, gaining control over the very shadows themselves. However, power is never a gift without consequence. With his newfound strength, Ren embarks on a journey to build his own kingdom, starting from the heart of the ancient land where the Abyss Knight—a being of pure darkness—had once laid waste to civilizations. As he conquers magical beasts, warriors, and rival kingdoms, Ren’s growth accelerates, and the people of the land begin to whisper of his power. But his rise is far from uncontested. Facing divine beings, who see him as a threat to their dominion, Ren must not only defeat beasts but also challenge gods, fighting for survival and progressing toward godhood with each hard-won battle. Along the way, he faces challenges of loyalty, betrayal, and sacrifice. As Ren’s power grows, so too does the responsibility of being the Shadow Monarch, and he must decide how far he is willing to go to secure his future and the legacy of his kingdom. With shadow magic, kingdom-building, divine invasions, and a journey of personal growth, Ren is on the path to greatness—if he can survive the enemies that will rise against him. Will Ren remain the same man who once feared the world, or will he become something more, shaping a kingdom of shadows that will stand the test of time? The Shadow Monarch's Rise is a story of growth, power, and the unrelenting pursuit of destiny in a world where gods, monsters, and mortals collide.

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[Mortal Cultivation Style + No System] Su Twelve, an ordinary and untalented boy from a remote mountain village, is forced to embark on an endless and arduous path of cultivation to avenge a blood feud. This journey is filled with treachery, deceit, survival of the fittest, endless schemes, and countless obstacles. The road ahead is long, and the way is fraught with hardships. Yet, even as a mere mortal, Su Twelve vows to carve his own path to immortality, cutting through brambles and overcoming all odds to forge his destiny. Love this translation? Support me on Patreon for early access, exclusive content, and more! Your support keeps the translations coming—subscribe today! Join me on Patreon: Patreon.com/flokixy

"Surviving the apocalypse? Child's play. I once survived a guild meeting where half the wizards tried to curse each other over tea. The zombies? Less dramatic." "The zombies are the least of your worries. I’ve lived centuries, faced demons, and still have to listen to a five-year-old argue why ice cream counts as dinner." "So the world’s ending and you think you’re in charge because you’ve got a shiny dragon scale? Adorable. Sit down, Sparkles, and let the grown-ups talk." "I’m sorry, did you say you were the strongest survivor here? That’s cute. When you’ve defeated an entire undead army with one hand, we can compare notes." ---- The cover is mine. The cover is MC. Please don't Abuse the novel

Gaius is no chosen one. Born in the shade, hidden away from the world, he is a son of strife, shaped by the scars of survival and the searing heat of ambition. While chosen ones bask in the favor of fate, Gaius carves his legacy in the marrow of empires, one bloodied step at a time Revised.

Suddenly one day, everyone in the world was forcibly teleported into the Star Dome Space. There are dangers everywhere here. If you want to survive, you must work hard to conquer each dungeon world! Wu Xing, who traveled through time, was surprised to find that the dungeons that everyone had difficulty passing through were actually various film and television works he had seen in his previous life! ! So, Wu Xing, who was familiar with the plots of these films and television works, began a series of tricks...

Humanity finds themselves trapped in an MMO RPG. As they navigate the 100 floors of the World Tree, players face challenges, unlock skills, and wield magic. Lives are lost, alliances form, and destinies are shaped. Who will rise, and who will fall? I hope you’ll join me on this new journey. As the characters and world of ATWT evolve into something more grounded, engaging, and true to the spirit of fantasy. Thank you for your support, and I can’t wait to share ATWT Rewrite with you!

How do you move forward when the one person you love is gone? Caelan thought his life was over—until he woke up in another world, one eerily familiar from his late wife’s favorite game series. But this isn’t a dream or an afterlife. He’s trapped in the body of Leopold, a notorious antagonist, and there’s just one problem: Leopold is still here, and he has no intention of giving up control. Forced into an uneasy alliance, Caelan and Leopold navigate a world of shifting alliances, deadly secrets, and unseen threats lurking in the shadows. But as Caelan struggles to adapt, he realizes that he might not be as special as he believed. If he wants to survive, he’ll have to rewrite the story’s ending—before someone else does it for him.

In a galaxy ruled by order, chaos is a force both feared and forbidden. Yet, for Nero, chaos is the key to ultimate power. Scarred by a tragic past and driven by an insatiable hunger for strength, he will stop at nothing to seize it. He steals, destroys, and kills without hesitation, carving a path of devastation in his relentless pursuit of immortality. With the ancient Polykenas at his command—beings born from chaos itself—Nero has discovered a way to harness the untapped energy of fallen worlds. His empire grows, and his enemies fall before him. But as he edges closer to godhood, the question remains: Will he control the chaos, or will it consume him? In this dark tale of power and ambition, even the gods will tremble before the strongest of immortals.

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The release of Ascended, a fantasy game coupled with Kingdom building aspects took the world by storm. Elya, a young woman with an obsessive love for games knew this was her only chance to create a living. With her mother's recent passing and her inheritance running out, she struggled to find a job after dropping out to take care of her. So she took a leap in hopes that a fantasy world could be her escape and her salvation. Now is her time to create a legacy.

Caught in a seemingly endless recursion, Benjamin must conquer a game world designed to shift, rebuild, and respond to player actions through a sentient, shadowy system known only as The Architect. With each death, the system logs his progress, but not for his benefit—it learns from him as much as he learns from it. The goal? Ascend. What Ascension truly means is a mystery, buried behind cryptic NPCs, hidden lore nodes, and countless realms—each governed by their own twisted laws of cultivation, mana manipulation, AI psychology, and ancient world scripts. But there’s a deeper truth lurking beneath the surface—Ascendant is not just a game. It’s an experiment. A prison. And maybe, just maybe, a key to something far larger than himself. ~~~ Ascendant: The Infinite Loop is a long-form, slow-burn LitRPG epic that rewards curiosity, problem-solving, and character growth. With deeply structured cultivation, system progression, psychological elements, and non-linear world exploration, this series explores what it truly means to break limits—both in the game, and in yourself.

Three centuries ago, the world was ruled by a man named Taisho, a just ruler who spread peace far and wide. Under his reign, poverty was eradicated to the point of nonexistence, and the land flourished with prosperity. However, before his passing, Taisho divided his vast kingdom among his four most loyal disciples, who established their own realms and raised banners of prosperity over their lands. Thus, Desperado, Zodia, Melinia, and Zon became known as the Four Great Kingdoms, dominating the world with unmatched power. But as time passed, these kingdoms transformed into greedy forces, devouring smaller realms and draining their resources. Poverty returned, and wars once again cast their shadow of destruction over the land. Amidst this chaos lies the kingdom of Necroz, the poorest and most wretched of all, where our hero Raven resides. Having just emerged from a prison where he endured five years of torment, Raven now carries a burning desire for revenge in his heart and a single goal in his eyes: the Vengeance from those who imprisoned him and from the great four kingdoms. But how can Raven achieve this impossible goal?

In the medieval world of Eridoria, where magic and myth collide, a young man named Kaito discovers that he is the chosen one, destined to become the new Avatar of the Maintainer. The Maintainer, a powerful deity, has chosen Kaito to be its new vessel, and Kaito must navigate the challenges of his new role. Guided by a small part of the consciousness of Kiran, the previous Avatar who has ascended and become one with the Maintainer, Kaito embarks on a journey to explore the world, complete quests, and uncover the secrets of his past. This lingering consciousness of Kiran serves as a guide and mentor to Kaito, offering wisdom and insight as he navigates the complexities of his new role. As Kaito navigates the world of Eridoria, he must come to terms with his new role and the weight of responsibility that comes with it. With the guidance of Kiran's consciousness, Kaito must learn to harness his newfound powers and fulfill his destiny as the Maintainer's Avatar. With its richly detailed world-building and engaging characters, "Kiran: The Maintainer's Avatar" is a thrilling tale of self-discovery, determination, and the power of legacy. Join Kaito on his epic journey as he explores the world, battles formidable foes, and uncovers the secrets of his past. •Target Audience: Young adults and fans of fantasy and adventure stories •Key Themes: Self-discovery and personal growth Determination and perseverance Exploration and discovery Legacy and inheritance •Key Features: Unique magic system based on the concept of the Maintainer and its Avatars Richly detailed world-building with a medieval setting Engaging characters with complex personalities and motivations Fast-paced action and adventure sequences

Transmigration. There were many other variants like reincarnation, regression, and even reverse transmigration. Among those, regression were probably my favorite. There was just something satisfying about reliving life once again and doing better than before using knowledge of the future. Perhaps it was so popular because people liked to imagine reliving their life all over again and changing all the decisions they regret. And I had to admit that there was a time that I felt the same. But the days when I would read such a story for weeks were long gone. Except, during the nights I can’t fall asleep. To this day, these stories were still cherished somewhere in my heart. If possible, I'd like to pass my days reading it after an exhausting day at work. But the sudden sharp pain in my head jolted me awake. There was only one thing in my mind right now. It happened to me. That so called Transmigration. - I will also be posting this story on Royal Road and Scribble Hub besides WebNovel!

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Before the world was shaped by the hands of gods, before legends were carved into history, there was only chaos—a time where strength ruled and mortals were mere specks beneath the divine. In this era, a single mortal was born. He had no name, no destiny, and no blessings from the heavens. Yet, in a world where power determined one’s fate, he chose to carve his own path. Through hardship and battle, he would rise—not by divine will, but by his own strength. This is the tale of the one who stood against gods, who shattered limits placed upon mortals, and who ascended beyond all expectations. A story of struggle, defiance, and ultimate power— The story of how the strongest became the strongest.