Lazarus Risen

A Sky God’s Spiritual Foundation. It was the greatest natural treasure in all of existence, but the sacrifices one must make to gain the approval of such an entity was unimaginable. Ryu is a genius amongst geniuses. He was born with the four Grand Ancestral Bloodlines. The Lightning Qilin. The Fire Dragon. The Ice Phoenix. The Fire Phoenix… He was blessed with an Ancestral Grade Bone Structure and Ancestral Grade Meridians. The Ice Jade Crystal Bones. The Chaotic Silk Meridians… He was bestowed the First Ranked Heavenly Pupils. The Mysteries of Heaven and Earth Pupils… However, none of it mattered. Born with a False Spiritual Foundation, it seemed that all of his talent would go to waste. Unless… Unless he was willing to grasp his Fate in his own hands. ==== **This novel once went by another name 'Rise. Rising. Risen.' So, the wiki is still under this name https://rise-rising-risen.fandom.com/wiki/Ryu_Tatsuya

Note: Would be better to read Adopted Soldier first. Raised to be the perfect soldier for battle, Alexander had risen to be the youngest S rank Merc. After attaining the strength he so desired, his adoptive father forcefully made him leave the battlefield. Alex unwilling to acknowledge his retirement was given a mission by his adoptive father. "The mission objective is to find a girl in the public High School you'll be attending and protect her." A familiar story a different route. The first part of the story will be similar with some newly added scenes as well as different choices.

In an era lost to time, the barren lands of the Atasha Kingdom are forever altered when a mysterious book falls from the sky, unleashing a cataclysmic impact that reshapes the land. This ancient tome, crafted from the remains of mythical creatures and glowing with an otherworldly aura, initiates a miraculous transformation. Once desolate plains become a thriving kingdom, its revival attributed to divine intervention, though its true nature remains a mystery. Centuries later, Atasha has risen to become one of the continent's most formidable powers. The kingdom's prosperity is now symbolized by its prestigious academies, with Fortress Academy standing at the edge of the ominous Shadowveil Forest. This academy, located in the heart of the kingdom’s defenses, is dedicated to training elite cultivators who guard against the forest’s unknown dangers. The story follows Aryan Agni, a young martial artist from a renowned family with a legacy tied to fire and lightning. Despite his family's esteemed reputation, Aryan struggles to prove himself amidst the fierce competition of Fortress Academy. As the academy’s grand tournament approaches, Aryan faces off against Darius Lionhart, a prodigy with a ruthless edge and the elemental power of earth and metal. Their clash in the arena exposes the harsh realities of ambition and rivalry within the academy. As Aryan battles for respect and survival, he confronts the intense pressure and the formidable obstacles that stand in his way. Unbeknownst to him, the legacy of the fallen book and the secrets of the Shadowveil Forest hold greater significance, hinting at an ancient power that could reshape the fate of Atasha once more. Aryan's journey is one of self-discovery, resilience, and uncovering the mysteries that bind his world together.

After his tragic death, Li Shen regresses to a younger version of himself, back before he had risen to fame as a martial arts prodigy. This time, however, he discovers that he has been granted a mysterious “Cheat System” which can grant him unique skills, abilities, or buffs by forming meaningful bonds with female martial artists who harbor secret techniques. Through forging deep connections, mutual respect, and shared lust and passion, he can unlock ancient and powerful abilities to shape his path of becoming absolute conqueror.

Draco had risen to the top of the world through his exploits in the legendary FIVR game, Boundless. After years of intense conflicts between his guild, Hellscape, and the guild of his former infidel lover, Darkrow, things came to a head when Draco conquered all. Now, nothing stood in his way of total conquest within the highly acclaimed second world of mankind, as he intended to fortify his new empire. Unfortunately, a timely assassination sent him back into the wheel of time for reincarnation, but not even the Gods gave him peace of death. Thrust into the past, Draco realized he'd been given a second chance at life to start from scratch, with all the knowledge of over fifteen years of almost absolute power in Boundless. Now, his path to glory will be far shorter and filled with more bloodshed than Hades could handle. ___________________________________________________________________________ WARNING: If you're the type to be triggered easily, please do not read.

Raised to be the perfect soldier for battle, Alexander had risen to be the youngest S rank Merc. After attaining the strength he so desired, his adoptive father had forcefully made him leave the battlefield. Alex unwilling to acknowledge his retirement was given a mission by his adoptive father. "The mission objective is to find a girl in the public High School you'll be attending and protect her." Triggered by the words mission objective, Alexander who had a 100% completion rate, accepted the conditions of the mission. Follow Alexander in his weird, almost comedic high school life. Alex's father: Hey Alex, did you get to school properly? Alex: Affirmative, I reached the designated place on time. Alex's father: So why did you call? Alex: The target I have picked is situated in classroom 1-B, while I'm in classroom 1-A. Asking permission to threaten the Principal into placing me in classroom 1-B Alex's father: DENIED! ... *This is the first part and there is a second novel called Adopted Soldier 2: Changing tides. *The novel is already completed, I'm just adding some after stories.

In a world of advanced technology and shadowy organizations, Kasper de la Fuente seems like just another talented student at the elite Bounty Hunter Association Academy. Enhanced by cutting-edge nanobots, Kasper and his tight-knit group of friends tackle everything the Academy throws at them - from brutal combat simulations to mysterious incidents that push their abilities to the limit. But beneath the surface of intense training and wild parties, dark forces are stirring. When a classified training simulation goes catastrophically wrong, Kasper discovers his enhancements might be more than just standard tech. As he digs deeper, he uncovers connections to the infamous Project Lazarus and the deadly Valparaíso Incident. A chain of tragic events forces Kasper to leave the Academy behind for the neon-drenched streets of Costa del Sol. There, he emerges as something new: The Void Killer, a hunter whose name sends shivers through the criminal underworld. Now, years later, the mysterious Cyber Lich threatens to destroy everything Kasper has built. Working with the enigmatic Douglas Berston and the secretive Paranormal Activity Branch, he must confront an enemy that seems to know his every move. But in a world where technology and darkness intertwine, nothing is as it seems. Old friends become enemies, ancient conspiracies resurface, and the line between justice and vengeance grows ever thinner. The Void Killer Saga - where every shadow hides a secret, and the truth comes at a deadly price.

I had a supporting role in a modern fantasy. The loyal dog of a villain with an angel’s name, Cheon Sa-yeon, and an unfortunate supporting character who died on his behalf, Han Yi-gyeol. In order to escape from Cheon Sa-yeon and survive, he must use the protagonist, Ha Tae-heon. But Ha Tae-heon, who he thought of as a lifeline, was infinitely indifferent to him. Rather, Cheon Sa-yeon showed interest. But besides that, something strange happened. The events that occurred in the original story had advanced, and the gate and monster levels had risen. Even the people were “different” from the original. The original version I was trying to use was wrong. --- Disclaimer: The content presented here is not authored by me. For those interested in reading the original, untranslated novel, I kindly encourage you to support the author by visiting ridibooks.com: [https://ridibooks.com/books/945056926?_s=search&_q=%EC%9D%B4%EB%9F%B0+%ED%99%98%EC%83%9D%EC%9D%80+%EC%9B%90%EC%B9%98+%EC%95%8A%EC%95%84&_rdt_sid=SearchBookList]. Original Author: 차선.

Everything was going according to plan—until my life was turned upside down. I had just graduated from university and was ready to start my career, fulfilling both my goals and those of my parents. But then, disaster struck. —— Creation of the World—a game that grants its user the ability to control a limitless world, with the power to create and destroy anything without restriction. Cassian watched helplessly as Earth was consumed by the world he had built. Unable to intervene, he suddenly found himself in a body that wasn’t his own. Cassian Starhold—the older brother of the world’s greatest hero. —— I was content with my life as a puppet, a slave whose only purpose was to toil away, sacrificing everything for a few worthless scraps of metal. But my enemies couldn’t leave me in peace. They brought war to my doorstep and destroyed everything I had spent my life building. I stood among thousands of their strongest sons, as they listened to the man who had ignited the fire in my life. Towering and imposing, he spoke from atop majestic marble columns, his gray hair blending with the crowd. Thousands of people, all sharing his features, gazed up at him with eyes filled with admiration and ambition. “People are not equal!” he declared, his voice dripping with arrogance. “We are the pinnacle of evolution! There is nothing beyond us! We have risen above piles of inferior blood, leaving massacres in our wake. And now, you are about to inherit this legacy.” He paused, surveying the crowd below with cold pride. “But this power must be earned. It is not granted by birth. Wealth, power, status… these things demand mountains of victims just to catch a glimpse of them.” His arms stretched wide, madness and pride gleaming in his eyes, and the crowd mirrored him, thousands roaring with fervent pride. The sight was terrifying. “You have no idea what your ancestors sacrificed to put you here. But you will learn. And I swear to you, with my pride on the line…” “Only those worthy of us will survive!” "Soon, I will show you why we are called dragons!" What these so-called dragons don’t know… is that a puppet will rise to shatter their illusions. He’s wrong. None of them will survive. ====== Author's Note: As you can see from the tags, the MC will eventually become a villain, but not at the beginning—and not even within the first three arcs. I'll take the time to carefully build his character and develop his transformation in a way that feels natural and logical. His ultimate goal is to return to his original family, so he harbors a deep hatred for the world he’s been pulled into. This novel will explore darker themes like slavery, murder, mind control, and betrayal. However, it will not contain R-18 content, so if that’s what you’re looking for, you might want to reconsider. The MC won’t be OP from the start, nor the smartest, but he will quickly gain experience and grow.

A young wriggler streamer returns to Japan to live in the house his GrandUncle went missing in. But as soon as he does strange things start to happen. A new game has begun. A new blood moon has risen. Will they be able to survive?

Blake is an orphan who lives in the Hana village orphanage. With no knowledge of who his parents are. Whether they are alive or not Blake decides to set out to explore the world. And the only way to do that is to awaken a soul spirit and become a Soul Master. From a quick-witted orphan kid to a terrifying Soul Master, follow the journey of Blake Ember in Soul-Spirit Ascension. Patreon link: https://www.patreon.com/lazarus898

Dominic Lazarus is persuaded by his roommates to join a new MMORPG - World Conquest Online, the biggest and most realistic Virtual Reality Game in History. The modern world is in a state of peace after a recent world war, but political strife is still high, with the world walking on a tight rope. Will World Conquest Online give the people the escape they need? Join Dom as he tries to battle his real life issues, with the game that seems to be taking over his life, and the worlds.

Ylva lived with the contempt of her family, her father empathizing with her for his own benefits. Ylva was considered a curse. struggling with life always trying to be the toughest to hide her pain. Ylva carries on with her loneliness until she falls in love. Unable to live her life after learning the face behind Eric's face and unlocking his true colours. Pregnant, Ylva cries out to Eric, her boyfriend who denies responsibility and forces her to an abortion. Ylva almost loses her life as she becomes severely ill fighting for her life at the hospital and saves the baby's life. Ylva is left with no choice but to cling on to her mother despite knowing how awful they go along with each other. As her father flees with his mistress. Ylva , her mom and little sister almost land on the streets until someone from the past steps in to help them. Ylva takes a solemn oath to protect and care for her daughter no matter what. Ylva takes on the challenge of life to raise her child, alongside trying to maintain peace at all costs. However, a new challenge has risen against her and trouble is always mingling in between. In desperation she conspires to finally leave her mother's house by a flash marriage. Thinking of her past love life Ylva is no longer naive to fall in love as she takes in an idea to marry and get rid of her mother's antics. Unexpectedly someone from her past steps in when she least expects it. Follow Ylva as she embarks on her journey in pursuit of happiness.

I, Eli Marks, was the illegitimate son of Gregory Marks the President of the Marks & Wills Foundation in Utah. Two years ago, I was saved by Utah Billionaire and Chairman Armand James of Armand Inc., as my father Gregory Marks whipped me for being disobedient at a VIP lounge in Salt Lake City: Hampton Inn. The two were born nemesis and never saw eye to eye as the two companies had competed for a decade. Two years later, Pa sent my profile to Chairman Armand's office after they advertised for an open position of a secretary for the Chairman without my knowledge. Pa insisted that I had to ensure that I was hired or else he would continue to brutally abuse me and make my mother suffer. If I were hired, I would become a spy for Pa, giving him all the trade secrets and dirt for Armand Inc. At the end of the interview, Chairman Armand announced that I had been hired. Hired by a Tyrant boss who controlled everything around him from his company to his family had even set rules around him making him the most feared and ruthless person in Utah. Armad had risen from the gutter and made my name for myself by leading the largest company in Utah and becoming the first bachelor billionaire to ever exist. The chemistry between us grew and our relationship developed so fast. But we both carried the burden from our past as the demons kept haunting us and pulling us apart. Will Armand ever forgive me when he finds out that I am a spy sent by Pa, to Infiltrate and get the dirt on Armand Inc.? Will the feelings we have for each other survive all the treachery of the corporate world? _______________________________________________________________________________________________ EXCERPT “Stop” I raised my hands in defense to keep the distance between Chairman Armand and me. “That my dear Eli Marks, is a vocabulary that does not exist in my life “He smirked down at me as he moved closer and pressed his body to mine. My hands ended up pressed on his chest as my eyes flashed in anger. I swallowed hard as I felt the sizzling chemistry that brewed between us rise and my bottom lip trembled as a result. “You are just proving to me what everyone in Utah says about you “I muttered through gritted teeth hoping my crude words would push him away and make him stop advancements. “Pray tell, what do they say about me, sweet Eli?” He drawled as his head lowered further and his lips were only inches away as our breaths tangled with each other and the scent of wine mingled between us. “That you, Armand James, are a Tyrant. “I blurted out. “Thank you for the compliment, Eli Marks “He smirked at me and my eyes widened at the realization that he was unfazed by my words, and in the next instant his lips brushed with mine and that is how we sealed our fate.

Thousands of years after the fall of Mankind's greatest civilisation, The Empire of Man has long risen to take its place. In the Frozen Reaches of the Snowlands, Isaac Endyarr's story only just begins... We follow Isaac Endyarr, a near human living in the harsh lands of The Snowlands, a mercenary and contracted killer, he and his twin sister will do anything to survive in their hellish home. Will they become something more than mercenaries or will their troubled past come back to haunt them? Please keep in mind that this is just the first Sub-story and that more will be added later. Please notify me if there are any problems in the story, thanks. If you're going to notify me on Royal Road that someone's copying me, it's just me on a new site. Same book, same name same email, thanks for the consideration though!

The apocalypse has begun. Over a hundred billion Undead have risen to wipe out humanity. Humans gifted with the powers of Gods fight to survive against zombies and each other. Nathaniel Torres was the last survivor of this apocalypse and has learnt the terrifying truth - the apocalypse has repeated countless times in an unbreakable cycle. However this time things will be different. Nathaniel’s memories from the horrors of the previous apocalypse - allowing him to regress to the day it all began. Nathaniel desperately hopes to change the future and prevent humanity’s grim fate. To do this he seeks to unite the infamous Nine Demons - nine of the strongest humans who defy the will of the Gods. All art by TalesLessTold

From the ashes of his past selves, reforged with their burdens, reborn back into the light, Zhōng must convince six other empires to fight with him against Emperor Zhēngfú. He'll not face just the trials of each empire but also the scars of ghosts from his past. Some of them will be painful while others will be guiltful. If he wants the Ninja Empire back, he'll have to face them even those who are already with him. Meanwhile, Zhen will be challenged with two fates destined for her.

Being one of the few hunters at the top, the S-ranked Marksman Hunter "Ace" had it all. A strong sense of combat, wealth, fame, and a bright future ahead of him. Yet, despite it all, he felt nothing at all to his feats. He was just content with his life, not wanting anything else. Having risen to unimaginable heights through battling many gates over the years, his glory was renowned throughout the world and was said to be one of the few hunters that would pave the path to a brighter future for their generation. Yet, that was all thrown out of the window. Almost a decade after The Great Awakening which shook the entirety of Terra, the Hunter "Ace" stood before many people as he announced something that no one could've ever imagined. "Today, I will be announcing my retirement." Yes. That day marked the end of one Hunter's journey. Though, it was not out of his own free will. [ Hunter "Jace"—class change will now begin. ] It was all because of a fateful notification he had received. [ You are now classified as a Synergist. ] ——————————————————— Official Discord Server: https://discord.gg/FdH8CET I do not own the cover art. Lettering: Hesreth

Ren Kuroda, a 17-year-old scientist, is fascinated with developing the Lazarus virus to resurrect the dead, seeing society as an impediment to genuine freedom. His risky experiments catch the attention of the Order of the Phoenix, which sends Akiro Hayashi, also 17, to stop him. As they prepare for a meeting, their opposing objectives spark a war that could transform the planet, raising concerns about morality, ambition, and the repercussions of unbridled scientific ambitions.

Captain Howin is called upon to investigate a crime on the first day of Summer Horrors. He works secretly with the Fallen Prince and Lord Tyron as they search for the one behind it. But little do they know, the crime was only the first event that'll happen on the week-long festival.

Cyndra spent most of her life wondering why did it had to be her? She keeps asking the Moon Goddess why did she even grant her the power when she can’t even use it? For Cyndra, what she has was not a gift but a curse she had to keep running away from. And now, someone found her and all she could do was submit or her life would be in danger, just like how it did when she was little. Growing up, Clyden had always been keen to making sure that his pack would always come first. No matter how hard the circumstances may present, he would always find a way to make sure that his people are well taken care of. When he finally turned eighteen, everyone thought he would find his better half, but ten years has passed and Clyden had already given up on finding her. He grew up fierce and stern. His decisions are always regarded by many and as his pack rises to power, so does the problems he encounters. The world has already accepted that aside from human beings, other supernatural creatures have risen and lived amongst them. As everyone wanted peace, a union and understanding was made amongst all creatures to which, no one is allowed to harm each other and to always follow the law set by the leaders of different species. Peace among creatures of the dark and the human race were maintained and everyone was free to live a life as normal and they could. But then again, peace is just overrated. One would always crave for greater power. A type of power that inflicts fear, a type of power that is equally dangerous for the human kind and those of who are immortal.

In the world beyond the fortified walls of Edenhold, men roam wild—violent, unchecked, and dangerous. But inside the walls, a new society has risen. Built by women, for women, Edenhold is a sanctuary, a utopia where peace reigns and control over the future is absolute. Men are bred only for their most docile traits, raised with careful hands, and kept under constant surveillance. They exist to serve a single purpose: to breed out the violence that has plagued humanity for generations. Thalia, one of Edenhold’s most devoted caretakers, has spent her life nurturing boys like Kai, a promising young man with a gentle father and a powerful mother who died in service to the fortress. But as Kai nears the age where he must prove himself fit to stay within Edenhold, his behavior becomes erratic, his anger barely contained. With his future—and the future of Edenhold’s breeding program—hanging in the balance, Thalia must confront the terrifying possibility that no matter how carefully they control it, violence may be impossible to eliminate. As the foundations of Edenhold begin to crack, Thalia’s faith in the system she once trusted starts to falter. What if the violence they fear isn’t something that can be bred out? And how far are they willing to go to maintain the peace they have fought so hard to build?

The divine realm was the home of champions. Beings who have risen above their mortal status and look even further beyond. The mortal realm was the home of lesser beings. A new god had recently risen to the divine realms, Chaos. Chaos spread his influence throughout the divine realm. His power had corrupted most of the divine beings and killed most anything else. The only ones who could resist this dark magic were few. Hope, one of the first gods, had begun suppressing chaos and his minions, but in the end, there was just too many of them. Friends and foes alike had all fallen to Chaos. Hope had accepted his fate, infinite void surrounding him. Nothing could exist here, not even the gods. Nothing... but then why did it smell like sand...

Lin Xuanhao, strongest of the Three Great Immortal Emperors, was the most powerful being to ever exist. Having risen up from a lowly mortal to an unspeakable existence regarded as an illusory myth, he ruled the Immortal World from the shadows alongside the other Immortal Emperors. His ambitions didn't stop there, and to breakthrough to an even higher realm, he decided to enter an unprecedented long seclusion of a trillion years. On the verge of breaking through at the end of his seclusion, an invisible restriction blocked him, and he had no choice but to split his cultivation base into Nine Dao Fragments which only he could sense. By combining all the Nine Dao Fragments, he would enter a supreme new realm that no one had touched upon before! However, there seems to be a little problem after he woke up from his seclusion... "What do you mean the Immortal World has fallen!?" ------ Note: English is not my first language and the cover image is not mine.

Shocking! The Comatose Bride Has Risen! Yan Qianyi, who had been in a coma for two years, finally woke up, only to find that everything had been taken from her. Worse yet, she was sold off simply for being a "high-quality" human woman. Miserable, right? Not exactly. She casually picked up a little puppy, a cute and handsome one, who was clingy and lovable, making everyone around her envious. One day, she accidentally bumped into the galaxy’s top commander, who dropped his mask. It was rumored that anyone who saw the commander's true face would die. Yan Qianyi, trembling with fear, blurted out, "Wow, you look just like my husband!" The commander replied, "What a coincidence, I am your husband." From that moment on, the mighty commander desired children every night. Yan Qianyi, tearful and distressed, thought, "How did my sweet little puppy turn into a big bad wolf? I miss my cute puppy!" … System: "Master, that famous masked doctor could possibly cure the poison in your body." Commander: "There's no need. My wife’s silver needles can bring the dead back to life." System: "But the doctor also uses silver needles. Why not give it a try?" Commander: "Do you really need to ask? If someone dares to imitate my wife, ban them!" System: "Master, the galaxy’s most wanted criminal looks just like your wife... Oh, I get it! She must have had plastic surgery! I’ll issue the command to execute her on the spot!" Commander: "..."

Li Tian, a cultivator who has mastered the essence of Heavenly Qi, has risen through countless realms, surpassing all mortal and immortal boundaries. His power rivals the gods, but the universe is vast, filled with ancient secrets and cosmic threats. As he embarks on a new journey to uncover the mysteries of the Ancient Dao Palace, Li Tian faces formidable foes, mysterious factions, and the allure of powerful women. With his ever-growing harem of exceptional cultivators, Li Tian will ascend to the Celestial Apex, leaving behind a legacy that will echo through the ages. Note: Includes mature content and R18 scenes. Update Schedule. Daily :- 2 Chaps . Note:- If you feel the first few chapters are repetitive and deliberate dragging then please move to chapter 20 and forward by quick reading or skipping previous chapters . A reader reviewed this so I Have tried to change that after chapter 20.

Synopsis: The story follows Tellius Warfield's and Sarah Lawson's renegade crew aboard the dropship Wings of Eos as they try to survive and make a living in a dystopian universe ruled by corporations from the shadows. Twelve years ago, Warfield and Lawson had become war heroes through their heroic sacrifice on Thermopoly-6. Sadly, the war they had fought was lost, and the Universal Central Government (UCG) has since then become a hollowed-out husk. The soldiers' corpses were sold off to pay for the corporations' reparations. Now, twelve years later, Sarah, now a legendary mercenary known as the Widow, was able to retrieve Tellius's brain and revive him in the cyborg body and the Lazarus-System. Reunited, they encounter other fellow mercenaries, power-hungry corporate executives, disillusioned veterans, agents of the morally corrupted UCG, and various other friends and foes as they travel the universe in search of their next paycheck. ____________________________________ *Dystopian Setting.* *Gory futuristic fights.* *No Harem but a female lead that can take on the appearance of others.* *Chaotic Romance.* ____________________________________ Chapter length: >2500 words New Chapter Releases on Wattpad. Cover based on Adam Smasher Art by PixAI Trained LoRA from MadPax.

Leon was from a poor family of three. He tried to improve their circumstances but was met with challenges at every turn. However, he held on, hoping for a better tomorrow. His defiance wasn’t well met. In the end, Death itself came to make his life miserable. He was diagnosed with an incurable disease. He was destined to die in some months. But he refused to go down a crying amd sobbing mess. He chose his own death. When the opportunity presented itself, he selflessly sacrificed himself to save another, dying a hero. Maybe the last act of his miserable and boring life touched a God's heart. He woke up to find himself back in the past, at the moment when the game that had taken the world by storm and risen to become a well of endless wealth was newly released. This time, he could've the same starting point as other top players. He could rely on his future knowledge to get ahead. He didn’t need to stay at the bottom rung of society anymore. He could become a figure of great authority and power. Leon clutched his fist and re-entered the game, this time aiming for the No. 1 spot in the entire gaming community!

After watching the murder of his family, Alexander Ripoff is sent to the Illuminates, a secret organization responsible for the creation of assassins, and mercenaries across the planet. After seven years, Alexander returns and embarks on a mission to find the one who killed his family and get his revenge, will he succeed?

"All of them, I mean, every single one of them, will pay for this! Those who killed my parents, my uncle who neglected my sister's health, my wife who betrayed me, her family, my bosses—each of them will suffer under my watch! They will beg for mercy, but I will turn a deaf ear. When they reach out for help, my hands will be too short to save them. This is my quest. I am Lord Alex Thompson."