Mercenary

Roen Kast was an architect crushed by his own blueprints—until he woke up in the Crack Void Era, a fractured world of floating islands and ruthless lords. Exiled as a waste by his noble family to the desolate Gray Mist Island, he’s got 72 hours before the rock collapses under his feet. Armed with a crumbling watchtower and a mysterious SSS-Grade Castle Evolution System, Roen vows to turn his exile into an empire. Absorbing island cores to evolve his castle, converting enemies into loyal guards at the cost of his own will, he’ll claw his way up from nothing. With a bug-phobic mercenary, a snarky noblewoman, and a cunning ex-saintess by his side, Roen faces wolves, knights, and a god pulling strings from the void. In a world where power is built brick by brick, he’ll either rise as the Crack Void’s master—or crumble with it.

In a world where magic has shattered law and order, the strong rule, and the weak are forgotten. Justice is no longer blind. It is bought in blood. Lucian Vance is a mercenary with a rare gift: Remnant Sight; the power to track anything, anyone, anywhere. He sells his skills to the highest bidder, caring nothing for right or wrong. Until one night, everything changes. Hired to hunt down a rogue mage, Lucian finds the target already dead, but a little girl left behind. A child marked by forbidden runes, a power that should not exist. Before he can walk away, the ones who sent him turn against him. Now, Lucian is the hunted. Every assassin, mage, and warlord in the underworld wants the child dead. The Ebon Veil, the Pale Choir, and the shattered remains of the old world all whisper the same thing; she is a prophecy, a curse, a weapon. But Lucian doesn’t believe in fate. With blood on his hands and a past that won’t let him go, he must uncover the truth before the world burns around them. Because there is one question no one dares to ask: Why is the child there, and why should she die??

A young forgotten elf trying to live to her fullest after being killed by the mercenary king where she is contracted terminally and she seeks to die with no regret while also fulfilling her vengeance.

The Public Safety System said, "When darkness falls, close your eyes. Monsters, open your eyes. Werewolves, make your kill. Vampires, make your kill. Tengu, make your kill. Corporate security, make your kill. Mercenaries, make your kill. Gangsters, make your kill. Counter-terrorism squads, make your kill. Cyberpsychotics, make your kill. Biochemically Transformed, make your kill. Demons of Hyperspace, make your kill. Zerg of a different dimension, make your kill. Sorcerers of the Abyss, make your kill. Followers of a Million Concealed Charms, make your kill..." The Public Safety System said, "Dawn has broken, and no one died last night. The cyberpsychotics has killed all the monsters. Those who are alive, please speak." Li Pan said, "First of all, I'm not a cyberpsychotic, I'm just a little too spiritually aware."

One must always sacrifice something to strive for survival in this world. But when all that is sacrificed becomes meaningless, turned into a toy for others to freely squander, with no compensation paid. Then, the Bounty Mercenary Group does not mind resorting to their own hands, and collecting the interest they're rightfully owed!

In a world where the gods of legend have become actual fact, a few misnomers from another planet seek to simply live their lives in peace. If you could choose one word from the dictionary, one that simply defines you to the core of your soul, what would you say your definition is?

I thought being laid off from my job was the greatest of my worries but I just had to wake up in a ship's cockpit after my space game crashed. Now I have no map, no friends and no money. But that's ok, I've started from the bottom before! With my starter ship I will scour through space as a Mercenary and maybe even start up a Mercenary Company while I'm at it! This ain't my first rodeo in space after all! Except... Apparently my crew members are weird? The guy who bumped into me yesterday was found sliced up and floating outside the space station. The girl who tried to honeytrap me was reported missing with only a finger found in an alley. And then that merchant who scammed me had his entire ship blasted into bits by unknown vessels the very next day. Some people say my crewmates were behind it but they must be mistaken, right? I only know one thing for sure... In space, no one can hear you scream... *** Notes: Any R-rated scenes will be denoted by a '*' followed by an 'R' with the number of 'R's showing how much of it is R-rated. '*R' would be around 25%, '*RR' would be about 50% and '*RRR' would most likely be the entire chapter. Also, gene splicing and cybernetics exist in this story. What does that mean? MC is a futa for one and there's going to be other futas showing up as well. You can join our discord through this link: https://discord.gg/CRrb56c

Reincarnated without memories, given a second chance as a chimera with a limited lifespan. Leon struggles through his strange new life. He attempts to improve his dungeon and evolve himself to live longer and become the strongest Dungeon Master—no. The Dungeon Overlord. Helped by his Dungeon System: the mysterious Ifrit, Zafira, a Level 100 Succubus Queen, and his band of trustee goblins. Leon aims to overcome his limits, survive and reach the pinnacle of the world. Whether through trade, domination, or tricking the hero's beautiful party members into becoming his private mercenaries. Leon will face the weakest and strongest beings in the magical world of Umbra and surpass all! —------ Please show your support. This is a novel for the WSA 2025 Competition. This is the Novel Discord: https://discord.gg/95KPzwhXrD

In the Mercenary World, he was a widely renowned Emperor of mercenaries. In the medical field, he was the Divine Doctor who could bring the dying back to life and turn flesh to bone. Because of a marriage contract, he submerged himself in the urban city. He had the ability of Perspective, mastered Medical Skill, and had seen all the most beautiful things in the world. In this bustling metropolis, he cast his own legend. Drunk with beauty in his lap, he awoke to hold the world's power in his hands.

One of the seven strongest people on the continent, the King of Mercenaries. He started a war to avenge his fallen family and destroyed territory but failed and lost his life. However… “Wow, I’m alive?” I returned to the past, back through time. A perfect opportunity to right my regrets and reverse everything. It doesn’t matter if people around me point fingers, calling me a scoundrel, or dismiss me as tr*sh. Because… “I’ve got a plan.” “What plan?” “A plan to destroy everything.” There won’t be a second failure. This time, I’ll wipe out all my enemies. …But first, I need to rebuild this damn estate.

She is a legend in the world of mercenaries. She is a myth in the realm of snipers. The queen of mercenaries in her previous life, betrayed by a trusted friend in a crisis, she lost her life. Reincarnated in her present life, she became a newbie lost in the bottom rung, only to rise to glory again! Assigned as a procurement officer? With a heavy burden on her shoulders, she can still take out the elites in a flash! Doubting her shooting skills? With one shot, she can make you pee in your pants! Trapped by love? She can reject her fiance without a second thought! In a life steeped in iron and blood, she forged her legend. But- Why did that overbearing, handsome, friendless captain suddenly announce to her, "I will control your life and I will protect you!” And so, on the road to legendary glory, she even managed to find some time for a romance. # In this world, some are displaced and some are homeless, but she was moved by this country and found a sense of belonging. Therefore, she was willing to protect this country, just like she had once protected her own life. [Hot Blooded Chapter] There's a legend that in Eastlandia there is a mysterious team- In the desert, the jungle, the maritime territories, the sky, they excel in triphibious combat. People see them as ghosts, capable of anything. * A drill, a surprise attack, a massacre. The sneak attack did not last more than two minutes. Flossie Wright leaned against a doorway, her expression calm, “Playing so ruthlessly, aren’t you afraid of causing resentment?” Inside the room, Hutchinson, after extracting the information he wanted, blew the head off of the last living witness with one shot. Upon hearing this, his eyebrows lifted, his voice careless yet particularly arrogant, “Those who should resent, already do. What do a couple more count for?” “......”

I have a dream that... will embrace all kinds of races in the world beauties... The ordinary farmer's son Kells, because of the contract with the unknown creature Fat dragon and embarked on a fantasy journey, the future dream is to collect all kinds of girls' pants, build a great harem mercenary group! Countless vulgarly happy adventure story in It keeps happening during the journey, joyful and funny, passionate, love and justice...

Perla had always felt a longing for adventure, stifled by the rules of her strict upbringing and surrounded by her older brothers free to do as they wanted. She longed to carve her own path, to seek out excitement and perhaps even a little romance along the way. One day, while escaping yet another tedious piano class, she stumbled into the hollow of a massive tree. At its base, a mesmerizing green light beckoned her, and before she knew it, she was transported to a bizarre forest teeming with colossal, long-extinct creatures and menacing carnivorous plants. This was the realm of Beastkin, where men could transform into mighty beasts. Here, the constant threat of war had led to a peculiar imbalance, with most females giving birth to male Beastkin, resulting in a dire shortage of women. The land was a battleground, filled with mercenaries and adventurers seeking glory. While the males formed companies to embark on quests, their females stayed behind, living a life of comfort. But not Perla—she was determined to break free from the mold, to grow stronger, and to join her new love interests on exhilarating escapades.

In a land where the dead whisper secrets and the past refuses to stay buried, Eryndor Valis has spent his life surviving in the shadows. A mercenary with no past and no allegiance, he has no interest in noble bloodlines or long-forgotten prophecies. But when an ill-fated mission leads him to a crypt filled with ancient guardians, Eryndor discovers a chilling truth—he bears the mark of a lost kingdom, a heritage tied to the Shadow King himself. With the empire’s most feared assassins on his trail, Eryndor is forced to flee with Selene Dain, a rogue scholar who knows more about his past than she admits. Together, they seek the Sanctuary of Echoes, an ancient temple that holds the key to his true identity. But the closer they get, the more dangerous their path becomes. Hunted by the Shadow King’s forces, haunted by a mysterious Seer who warns of an even greater threat, and burdened with a power he does not understand, Eryndor must decide—will he claim his birthright, or let the kingdom of shadows consume him? The truth has a price. And in a land ruled by darkness, the cost may be his soul.

In a world where shadows hold more power than governments, Agent X is the deadliest weapon ever created. Genetically enhanced and trained from childhood, he is the perfect assassin—silent, precise, and untraceable. Working under the clandestine organization Echelon, Agent X executes high-profile targets with surgical efficiency, never questioning his orders. But when a mission goes wrong and secrets about his past begin to surface, X uncovers a chilling truth: he was never meant to survive. Betrayed by the very organization that created him, he becomes their most wanted target. Now a rogue agent on the run, X must outsmart his former handlers, expose the conspiracy behind his existence, and decide who he truly is—a weapon of destruction or a man seeking redemption. With government agencies, mercenary killers, and Echelon’s elite enforcers hunting him down, Agent X must rely on his skills, instincts, and a few unlikely allies to bring down the system that built him… before it erases him forever.

Ethan Walker, an overworked office drone, thought his worst problem was a bad convenience store meal. But after collapsing on the subway, he wakes up in the cockpit of a starship in the middle of a vast galactic empire. Now, stranded in a sci-fi universe filled with autocratic empires, space pirates, alien races, and interstellar wars, Ethan must adapt fast or be left for dead. Armed with his wits and an unpredictable star ship, he embarks on a journey to survive and thrive as the galaxy’s newest mercenary. From office worker to space legend, his adventure across the stars begins!

This is the real experience of several Chinese who joined the "black-blooded" mercenaries. They are a group of people chasing war for money, walking on almost every battlefield on earth. They fought bravely and took risks, but never retreated. Killing is just a way for them to make money, and the rescue of hostages is just to earn commissions. They are caught in a huge conspiracy and in the fog. Can they solve the crisis and take revenge successfully? How should he choose in the face of survival and death? Who is the traitor? Why did he take this road of no return?

In a world where power is determined by the rare Quas Blood, individuals blessed with this lineage can form contracts with ancient entities, unlocking extraordinary abilities. The continent of Mezolith is divided into various nations, each housing powerful nations vying for dominance. Aquarene, Blazzarene, Ignareth and Woodsaw—wield supernatural abilities tied to metaphysical forces. However, chaos looms as the infamous organizations disrupt the balance of power. At the heart of this struggle stands Kaiser Reiss, a Grimknight—a mercenary warrior with no allegiance to the ruling nations. Armed with the power of Alzalel and guided by his evolving abilities, Kaiser seeks to carve his own path while uncovering the hidden truths of his origins. Alongside him, the Grimknights, a rogue band of warriors, challenge the oppressive forces ruling Mezolith. As they battle to uncover deeper conspiracies about the true nature of Quas Bloods, Kaiser and his comrades must decide whether to remain as outcasts or become legends in a world teetering on the brink of war.

Zaria of the village of Latian. A former skilled mercenary with a strong, beautiful face and a tall, voluptuous body, she fell in love at first sight with the kind and gentle villager Albert, and since then has quit rough work and lived as a married woman devoted to him. It seemed as though their happy days would continue forever, but one day her husband Albert was injured at work, and he was barely able to stand or walk. To cover her immediate living expenses and her husband's medical expenses, Zaria uses her "previous job" to become a sword instructor for the son of a certain lord, but...

Three years to survive. Three years to uncover the truth. Three years before the hunters become the hunted. Kai is a fugitive, hunted by mercenaries and haunted by a past he can’t escape. Desperate for a way out, he takes the entrance exam for the Hunter Academy, a sanctuary where no external forces can reach him. Against all odds, he passes—barely—and earns a spot in Class D, the academy’s infamous group of misfits. Class D is where the academy stashes its “problem cases”—students with abilities too weak, too unstable, or too strange to fit in anywhere else. But Kai soon realizes that being underestimated can be its own kind of power. As Kai struggles to control his unstable Primal Flux, a rare and dangerous ability that defies the rules of magic, he uncovers hints of a darker truth lurking within the academy’s walls. Someone—or something—is watching him, and the secrets he uncovers could change everything. With three years of safety on the line, Kai must master his powers, outwit his enemies, and navigate a world where trust is a liability and survival is a game. But in a place where the hunters can quickly become the hunted, can Kai stay one step ahead—or will he become the next target?

Bound in chains yet yearning for freedom, Alpheo, a modern historian, finds himself enslaved in a land on the brink of chaos. As the empire of Rolmia plunges into civil war following the death of the emperor , his three ambitious sons vie for the throne. In the midst of this turmoil, Alpheo finds the chance to break his chain and escape, leading his companions into the ashes of war, trying to thrive in it, selling their swords to the highest bidder . But beyond the borders of Rolmia, hungry eyes watch as the empire's grip loosens. The Sultanate of Azania, ever the opportunist, sees a chance to expand its domain and influence , while to the south, neighboring principalities breathe a sigh of relief as the once-dominant giant stumbles and falters. In the sea, the confederation of the Free Isle finds their chance to restore their old maritime power , denied to them by an empire that is now crumbling beneath itself , lacking the strenght to stop them. In this crucible of conflict, where dynasties crumble and empires fall, Alpheo find his call and the chance to forge his own destiny amidst the ashes of empires. ----------------

Zero, a 35-year-old mercenary, after being betrayed by one of his teammates who told his enemy about him. He chooses suicide by blowing himself up with a suicide bomb so that he can kill his enemy and his traitor teammate. After that, he was reincarnated into the world of magic, in the body of an 18-year-old teenager with the same name as him. However, his body does not have mana or the talent for magic. But with the help of the cultivation system, he has unrivaled power in the world and has a harem of beautiful wives.

-:- 50000 Words before locked chapters -:- READ PINNED REVIEW | NO-HAREM ----- Michael, formerly a military veteran turned mercenary, was living quite a peaceful and slightly eventful life. That was until an accident happened that caused him great misfortune, rendering him unable to continue being a mercenary. After that point, his life spiraled into that of an alcoholic, eventually leading to his demise. Before he died, he saw something odd; it was a blue hologram with the words 'Do you wish to start anew?' Michael readily accepted and was thrust into a fantasy world with a mysterious system companion that seemed to be hell bent on making him the best healer in the world. However, as he began unraveling mysteries, he found out his identity was not as simple as it seemed.

"So... well... I died as it seems? Then I woke up as a character from an online science fiction game... And the craziest thing was that I was in my personal spaceship... Aside from that, I have this weird gaming system bugging me with missions and stuff... So... finally, something interesting happened in my life at last. At least now, I am unbound by anything and can do as I wish." - Acturus Al-Yesod Crawford "In the grim darkness of the endless space, there is only one sole constant that has ruled the space since immemorial, that dictated the life and death, the order and chaos of every single living being. Power. This is the story of one of the most controversial people in the history of the Known Universe, Arcturus Al-Yesod Crawford, the Star Mercenary, Bounty Hunter, Trader and many other titles..." - Prologue Chronicles of the Known Universe: Chapter Star Citizen, Star Date: Unknown *** Tags: Aliens, Androids, Army, Army Building, Automatons, Assassins, Artificial Intelligence, Cosmic Wars, Fleet Battles, Futuristic Setting, Male Protagonist, Mercenaries, Monsters, Outer Space, Nobles, Late Romance, Slow Romance, Money Grubber, Supernatural Powers, Psychic Powers, System, Game Elements, Strategic Battles, Strong to Stronger, Transported into a Game World, Wars, Evolution, Genetic Modifications, Industrialization, Military, Politics, Poor to Rich, Strength-Based Social Hierarchy, Time Skip

All of a sudden, various watches appeared out of nowhere in different parts of the world. These locations were quickly controlled by various organizations, and then the marketing of the watches was strictly controlled. Why was this? Because these watches gave access to a unique world: Eternity! Eternity functioned more or less like an open-world game with a single-player mode, except that Eternity was a game where you could actually die! By joining Eternity, everyone awakened a unique talent. This talent helped unlock the first classes, which allowed you to strengthen your physique both in Eternity and in the real world! Not to mention the various skills and talents available... And above all, there was the legend that it was possible to become immortal thanks to Eternity! It was with the aim of changing his destiny that Maxime trained his whole life in swordplay, and for many years saved his meagre salary to obtain one of these famous watches! Watch his rise in the real world thanks to Eternity! ------- Author's note : Trust me, the more the story progresses, the more you'll love it, to the point where you won't be able to put it down :) No harem. Chapter release: 1 chs/day. (approximately 1650 words) Since chapter 104, chapters have been at least 1500 words, often 1600/1700 words and at most 2000 words. Currently 202 chapters for 302k words. To find out more, to discuss, to give feedback, if you want to add certain things in the story, everything is possible here : https://discord.gg/mkbF4WtMp7

Lu Wuqi was killed while trying to protect a little girl from tens of bullets. But instead of dying, she became the successor of the 'RV upgrade system' and was reborn in a melodramatic post apocalyptic novel and became the scumbag with the same name as her who gave her wife to others to play with to save her life. The scumbag even tried to kill their baby by abandoning her in this world filled with rampant zombies. In the original novel, Lu Wuqi was a vain alpha woman who was even cheating on her wife. she didn't even want to endure the hardships and only wanted to curry favor with the boss of a gang by selling her wife. She wanted to let her wife be the plaything of the whole gang just to enjoy a glass of wine and food. She also felt that their baby daughter was nothing but a burden in the end times and even tried to let her be the food of zombies, this scene was seen by the heroine Yun Qingyue and in a moment of desperation, she awakened superpowers and killed the whole gang as well as the original Lu Wuqi and escaped from there with her daughter. Later, She even met her destined alpha 'Lin Ge' who respected and loved her very much. They even set up their own base and recruited a lot of members and their base also became the only place where omegas could stay safe. Their base also grew larger as they became stronger and they even established their own kingdom after eradicating the zombies. Lu Wuqi couldn't help but feel unfair : qAq... Why am I a scumbag trash.... qAq... Fortunately, Lu Wuqi was an expert mercenary in her previous life and even the boss of her own mercenary agency. Her fighting skills and physical fitness were extremely amazing, coupled with the 'RV upgrade system' , she changed her original destiny written in the novel. She escaped with the cub and the heroine and even made their own magical RV. Later, she slowly regained the trust of the heroine and even grew to love her and their little cub by her whole heart. Lu Wuqi : Hmmphh!! Who said, I was a straight woman?? I obviously Love my wife very much... hehee,.... .. .. # A little Sneak Peek : Lu Wuqi was currently kneeling on her knees outside their bedroom, Lu Wuqi : Babyyyy~~ I'm Sorry, I will be gentle next time... Yun Qingyue : Shameless!! You always say this.... #Another day, Yun Qingyue : I seem to have just seen your dear white moonlight... Lu Wuqi (Scared Jpg.) : Really? I mean... what white moonlight?? I don't have any.. Yun Qingyue : With a smile on her face : Really?? Lu Wuqi : qAq.... THIS IS MY ORIGINAL BOOK!!! READ AND ENJOY...

Auriel spent his entire life playing by the rules. He worked hard, helped others, and believed in the power of the law. The world repaid him with betrayal, exploitation, and, ultimately, with a pitiful death. But fate had other plans. Just as one life ended, another immediately began. He was reborn in a foreign world as a young mercenary, waking up surrounded by corpses, lost in a land where power is taken, not given. He knows that to have a fulfilling life this time around, he can't only hope that doing the right thing will be a reward in itself. He knows that he is no hero. And that heroes don't get paid... So, he is done being a pawn. If the world wants to take advantage of him again, he’ll take up the gloves and deal with it—on his own terms.

In a dark, distant future where Humanity almost wiped themselves out of existence, In a futile War that spanned the entire world. A "villain" that goes by the moniker "Bell" makes a living in the dark underbelly of society, selling her services as a mercenary for hire, who would do and fulfill any request that came under her name as long as she deemed the price was right. Veiled in a mist of intrigued and mystery, follow this villain's story as she undertakes a daunting mission to infiltrate and steal information from what is deemed to be the most secure and dangerous Institution in the continent of Astreia... A place where future heroes are nurtured... the antithesis of her own title... A place that would love nothing more than to bury her six feet under... but in the eyes of this seemingly suicidal villainess... "it might just alleviate my boredom."

In the slums of a city that would rather see them dead, Clementine and Kristal Alderrayne learned early that survival was never guaranteed. At 10 years old, they hid in a closet and listened as their parents were slaughtered and were orphans with nothing to their name. At 12, they became thieves, vanishing into the underworld, even stealing pieces of bread to survive. At 15, they discovered what made them different, strength, speed, the kind of power no ordinary human should have. Half-vampires, their blood finally doing what they are supposed to do. And a secret that could get them killed if exposed. They stopped running. They stopped hiding. They became mercenaries, selling their skills to the highest bidder. At 19, they had earned their place in the world—separate apartments, separate lives, but always bound by the same unspoken and unknown purpose. But survival is not enough. The past still haunts them. The ones who destroyed their family still live. The continent of Vaeloria still belongs to the corrupt and the powerful. And the twins? They are done living in the margins. When whispers of a secret syndicate known as The Deprived reach their ears—a hidden force of outcasts, rebels, and assassins who answer to no king or god but for themselves—the twins find themselves at a crossroads. Do they continue carving their own path alone? Or do they step into something greater—not as followers, but as the ones who will one day rule it? One thing is certain—power is never given. It is taken.

Modern farmer Mark Thompson unexpectedly finds himself transported to 1930s America, in the midst of the Great Depression, where he becomes a struggling, debt-ridden farmer. He has no supernatural abilities, no system to guide him, and no advanced technology at his disposal—only his agricultural expertise, survival skills from his past as a mercenary, and a vague knowledge of future history. In an era ravaged by famine, economic collapse, and social unrest, Mark must find a way to survive and turn his dire circumstances around. But even greater challenges lie ahead. With the looming Dust Bowl disaster, ruthless gangs, relentless debt collectors, and shifting government policies, can he rely on his intelligence and determination to change the fate of this land? This is a story of survival, perseverance, and the rise of a business empire—one man's journey to rebuild himself and seize control of the future in the darkest of times.