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Endure Agony

Magic System, Second Chance?

Samuel Raveish was the undisputed master of his digital realms, an otaku recluse whose life revolved around the precise optimization of fantasy RPGs and the meta-knowledge of countless light novels. In his cramped London flat, he lived an existence of comfortable detachment, perfecting character builds and conquering virtual gods, always musing, "If only life had a reset button." Then, his cynical wish was brutally granted. A blinding flash, a rending agony, and Samuel awakens in Aetheria, a vibrant, chaotic medieval fantasy world brimming with powerful, unpredictable magic called Primordial Aetheric Currents. Before his eyes, a persistent, translucent blue screen flickers: "ERROR: SOUL INTEGRATION FAILED. REPEAT ATTEMPT 622,822,031." Samuel’s initial reaction is pure gamer logic: he's the chosen protagonist, this is his Isekai fantasy, and the "error" is merely an overpowered cheat ability. He quickly discovers his "cheat": Return by Death. Each excruciating death sends him back to a "last stable state," usually his humble cot in the "Stumbling Stag" inn of Oakhaven, memory intact, but body reset. But Aetheria is no game. His first attempts to "optimize" his life and "quest" his way to power are met with humiliating, agonizing deaths. He stumbles into Dire Beasts in the Elderwood, falls victim to simple traps, or dies from mundane poisoning, forcing him to endure the visceral horror and cumulative psychological toll of dying repeatedly. His reliance on meta-knowledge crumbles against a world that doesn't play by rules, where even low-level threats can be deadly, and magic is wild and untamed. As Samuel loops through minor local conflicts, like the mystery of The Missing Child & Whispers of the Weaver, he repeatedly interacts with the first faces he comes to know in Aetheria: Elara, the pragmatic innkeeper; Lyra, the kind-hearted healer; and Roric "The Keen," the suspicious watchman. These initial encounters and the shared (though for them, forgotten) experiences within his loops teach him the immediate dangers and societal norms of this brutal new world, grounding him in its harsh reality before his journey inevitably leads him beyond Oakhaven. Unbeknownst to Samuel, a far grander, more insidious force subtly governs Aetheria: The Grand Conclave of the Aether. Operating through seemingly benevolent Virtuous Arch-Orders and shadowy Sinful Arch-Orders, the Conclave seeks absolute control over all Aether and, by extension, all life. As Samuel’s loops lead him to uncover deeper secrets beyond Oakhaven, his unique ability to learn from death might make him an unwitting disruptor to the Conclave’s meticulously crafted schemes, drawing their chilling gaze. This is the story of Samuel Raveish, an otaku forced to shed his cynical detachment. Enduring countless brutal deaths, he must navigate a world of genuine chaos and unexpected humanity, struggling to bridge the gap between his optimized gamer mind and the raw, painful reality of true existence. Can he master his terrifying "cheat" to not just survive, but to truly live and find purpose in a world that consistently defies his expectations, even as the powerful Grand Conclave moves to control all of Aetheria?
Samuel_Bradley_1295 · 3.2K Views

VILLAIN'S REBIRTH: LORD OF THE UNDYING

Do you know what it feels like to be utterly betrayed by the world? That crushing ache in your chest when even your own parents sell you out—trading your life away for loose change, handing you over to a nameless organization when you were just five years old. The trauma, the agony, the inhuman experiments—they tore into him like wolves, again and again. For ten long years, Ethan endured unbearable pain, his fragile body pushed past its limits until it finally gave out. Death came for him like a silent mercy. Like a broken toy tossed into the garbage, he was discarded without a second thought. Forgotten. The organization believed his story had ended. But they were wrong. So very wrong. Ethan’s story hadn’t ended. It had only just begun. He awoke in the realm of the dead, standing before the god of death himself. And for reasons beyond mortal understanding, Ethan was chosen—named as the god’s successor. Power surged through him: the power of death itself. But that was only the beginning. Unbeknownst to anyone—not even his parents—Ethan had already been marked by another force. The goddess of life had chosen him at birth as her successor. Her gift, however, was sealed, set to awaken only when he turned fifteen. And on the very day the god of death bestowed his blessing upon him... Ethan turned fifteen. Now he held dominion over both ends of existence—life and death. With his dual inheritance, Ethan could summon the fallen from the afterlife. But these were no ordinary undead. No mindless puppets or rotting corpses. His creations were something far more terrifying. Far more divine. Infused with the essence of life and death, they were immortal warriors—soldiers who could never truly die. They required no mana, no spells, no rituals to regenerate or rise again. Because they were not just undead... They were eternal. Now, Ethan sets his eyes on something greater. Within the very organization that once crushed him, a single desire consumed his mind: power. Power to rise above all. Power to ensure he would never be trampled again. And he would stop at nothing to seize it. A child who had never known love, Ethan now sees the world through a broken lens. And even when a clearer one is offered—when someone tries to show him light—he turns away. He’s grown used to the shattered glass. It’s familiar. It's comfortable. So begins the tale of a boy forged in agony, who walks the path not of a hero… but of a villain. A soul devoid of empathy or sympathy. A heart stripped of trust and untouched by love. With only his immortal legion—bound to him by unbreakable loyalty— And his own unwavering will, Ethan embarks on his road to conquest.
Jaxk_snow · 6.6K Views

I WAS TRANSMIGRATED INTO A WORLD OF CULTIVATION

> After dying in a tragic accident while saving a child, Wang Hao wakes up in the body of a frail boy named Shi Yao in a cultivation world known as Tianlun. This world is divided into six continents, and Shi Yao finds himself in the weakest of them — the Southern Kingdom. To his dismay, he inherits a body with shattered meridians, rendering him unable to cultivate and viewed as useless by those around him. Initially cared for by a mysterious, strong young woman who calls herself his sister, Shi Yao begins to piece together the tragic life his new body endured — orphaned, bullied, and left powerless in a world where might is everything. Despite his despair, he remains unwilling to give up. He searches for a system or advantage like those found in stories, but nothing comes. His chance comes unexpectedly. After being gravely injured during a beast attack while walking with a village boy named Li Wuji, Shi Yao is rescued by a dying cultivator named Bai Ling. In his final moments, Bai Ling gifts him the Heaven Devouring Pulse Art, a forbidden technique that allows him to absorb the energy of others and use it to strengthen himself. Alongside this, he implants a Meridian Seed into his body — a final, painful chance to rebuild what was lost. As Shi Yao endures the agony of regeneration, he steps onto a dark and uncertain path. His journey is no longer about survival — it's about defying fate, challenging the heavens, and discovering what price he's willing to pay for power ............ Dear readers, I want to thank you for giving my story a chance. This is my very first webnovel, and while the beginning may not be perfect, I promise you'll see steady growth and improvement as the journey unfolds. I’m constantly learning and evolving with each chapter. So stay with me, and let’s walk this path together.
fearless1ab · 16.4K Views
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