Mercenary

In a shattered world where ancient dungeons emit magic energy, powerful warlords vie for dominance, and the air crackles with old curses, Xiaoya Feng walks a treacherous line between destruction and godhood. Orphaned at the age of twelve when mercenaries burned her village, Xiaoya holds on to two legacies from her dying mother: a jade pendant in the form of a crescent moon that reminds her to survive at all costs. . . . Xiaoya (age 15); "Mama, please get up! We have to run!" Her small hands shake as she presses on the wound in her mother's chest, the warm stickiness spreading through her fingers. The earth shakes; Another explosion? Mercenaries? Demons? She didn't look. Li Feng choked her blood. "Listen… Xiao-ya. The strong… they do not triumph. The clever do. You… survive. Promise me." A cough cuts into her words. Blood splatters across Xiaoya's cheeks. Xiaoya Feng Cried. "I-I'll carry you! There's a healer in the next valley—" "No." Li Feng's fingers wrap around Xiaoya's wrist, cold as winter steel. "Take the pendant. Hide it. Let them see you as weak… until you strike back." The jade glimmers in the firelight, its edges razor-sharp enough to draw blood. Xiaoya's tears dry upon contact with the burned earth. Li Feng whispered in a low voice. "Live. Not just… survive. Live. Find joy. Promise—" The hand goes slack as she dies. Far away, a man laughs which was like a deep, greasy sound as footsteps close in on the hut. Xiaoya Feng didn't not moved. She does not breathe. Her mother's eyes look past her, and flames dance in them like wicked spirits. 'Survive.' She threads the pendant's chain around her neck. It burns her skin. 'Live.' A shadow falls in the doorway: a mercenary captain, his armor shining with borrowed trinkets. Xiaoya does not beg or scream. She looks him in the eye and allows her voice to shake, becoming the frightened child she is meant to be. Xiaoya Feng whispered. "P-please… don't hurt me." The captain smiles broadly, sheathing his sword. "Aww, little rabbit. I'll make it qui-" Her fingers wrap around the dagger concealed in her mother's sash. Strike! Present Day (Whispered Memory): Xiaoya touches the pendant at her throat, its edge still sharp. Survive. Live. These orders war within her heart as she gazes into the emptiness of a dungeon, its darkness resonating with promises of power… and destruction. "Ordinary," she says as she readjusted her herb-gatherer's cloak. "Just an ordinary day." The lie burns like ashes. But lies, like daggers, cut the deepest when they go unnoticed. -- P.S - Romance? I don't think I will add this element but if I do then not much... Romance isn't my first priority.

In a world where strength reigns supreme, Ghaz'Rok, once the renowned surgeon Dr. Adrian Voss, finds himself reborn as a massive orc warrior—complete with reduced intelligence and a sarcastic Surgeon’s System in his head. Thrust into battle with nothing but raw instinct and fractured memories of modern medicine, Ghaz must navigate a brutal society where orcs live by the blade and view weakness as a death sentence. But when his injured brother, Druth’Roc, is cast out of their war-hungry tribe, Ghaz makes a fateful decision: to break tradition and forge his own path. From the bloodstained fields of war to the cutthroat alleys of Brethus City, Ghaz embarks on a journey to prove that an orc can be more than a mindless brute. As an adventurer, warrior, and reluctant healer, he battles monsters, rogue mercenaries, and social prejudice—all while secretly using his advanced medical knowledge to change lives in a world where medicine is nothing more than superstition. But the Surgeon’s System has grander plans for him. A challenge is issued: Establish a clinic. Revolutionize medicine. Survive. Between dangerous dungeons, underworld power struggles, and a city that doesn’t trust him, Ghaz must fight not only for his place in this world but for a future where even an orc’s hands can save lives. A warrior. A healer. A legend in the making.

story about a young mercenary boy Elian who gets involved in the matters related to the Tower of Temptation and helps his world get free from demon control, will he succeed read to find out about Elians story and his rise to power.

This world is not only as the public knows it; there is an underworld that ordinary people don't encounter. Government agents handle troubles in the shadows, while corporate assassins privately deal with issues. Assassins, mercenaries, arms dealers, and spies exist, along with a dark web that ties this world together, and tycoons who attempt to control everything with money. Gao Yi entered the underworld, unbeatable in close combat, carving out his own domain. But there are guns in this world. Beyond seven steps (close combats), guns are faster. Within seven steps, guns are both accurate and quick. Only within three steps does Gao Yi's punch become faster. Unable to beat them, he chose to join them, aiming to rule them all. To rule everything, become the king of killers in the eyes of mercenaries, the king of spies in the eyes of assassins, the king of killers in the eyes of spies, and the king of intelligence in the eyes of arms dealers. Until he is crowned king by the entire underworld, Gao Yi is the ultimate firepower.

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."

Gao Yang was a military enthusiast, an ordinary one, who loved knives, guns, and adventure. In an accident, Gao Yang found himself in Africa, where he unfortunately experienced a plane crash. Although he miraculously survived, his life henceforth was one where he could only scrape by under the muzzle of guns, for he had become a mercenary. What heights could a military enthusiast reach in the international Mercenary World? Please, wait and see.

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

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.

In a world where magic is common and everyone possesses unique powers, Nerion is born without any abilities, a rarity in his village. His younger brother, Kaelen, is a prodigy, mastering dark magic and gaining the admiration of all around him. Meanwhile, Nerion struggles to find his place in a world that seems destined for those with power. When tragedy strikes their village and Nerion is forced to fight alongside a group of mercenaries, he discovers that the lines between hero and villain are not always clear. As the group faces terrifying monsters and unearths dark truths, Nerion begins to question his own role in the grand scheme of things. But in a world shaped by fate and ancient forces, Nerion will have to confront his own identity and the truth about his existence.

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!

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.

Yuto never expected to die so young. One moment, he was living a mundane existence trapped in routine, burdened by regrets. The next, he awoke in a world unlike anything he had ever known. A world where silver is a forbidden power, feared and hunted by all. Marked by the mysterious Silver Curse, Yuto finds himself at the center of forces beyond his understanding. His silver rings grant him unimaginable strength, yet with each use, they threaten to consume his soul. As whispers of an ancient prophecy surround him, powerful factions—mercenaries, nobles, and even the dreaded Demon Army—begin to take interest in the cursed warrior. To survive, Yuto must carve his own path. But as the line between man and monster begins to blur, one question remains: Will he wield the curse, or will it wield him? A tale of power, fate, and the battle against one's own darkness begins.

ROYALZ In the kingdom of Velldore, the throne is empty, and silence is more dangerous than war. After the assassination of King Mathieu da Gramont, the royal families do not raise their swords—but their greed festers beneath forced smiles. In the shadows, mercenaries rise, forbidden magic resurfaces, and whispers of a greater power spread like a disease. Lloyd—once Lucien da Gramont—was born into nobility but cast away his name, leaving behind a past soaked in blood. Thought dead, he returns under a new identity, burdened by a curse that binds him to forces beyond his control. He wants nothing to do with the throne. But fate, and the ghosts of his past, refuse to let him walk away. With a sharp-tongued swordswoman watching his back, a kingdom on the brink of unraveling, and unseen hands pulling the strings, Lloyd must navigate a world where words cut deeper than blades—and trust is the deadliest gamble. Because in Velldore, the ones who smile the most are the first to betray.

Attending the most prestigious academy in the realm? That was already a challenge. Raising a child at the same time? Nearly impossible. Hiding it from everyone because of a ridiculous rule? That made Leo “Leonidas” Promachos' life a battlefield unlike any other. At just nineteen, Leo never expected to juggle exams, duels, mercenary work, and late-night feedings. In a world where magic is everything, being a father might just be the greatest battle of all.

To draw power, Rawn messes with a Rhotheli. If only she hadn’t called the full description bluff: None who crosses a Rhotheli handles the penalty. Seek a Rhotheli, find three Rhothelis. Lyecan, Zeonath, and Uksean aren’t just characters thrown into a horror film. They are the embodiment of villainy. Torment and death are their figure—their metaphor for pleasure. One an Alpha. One a runaway Mercenary. One a… well, best say the Lord’s Prayer. Rawn gets entangled with one of them when she thinks sleeping with him would elevate her powers. But a Rhotheli has a mind like a steel trap. Now Rawn must devise ways of survival as she tries not to lose her life while being—at the Rhotheli brothers’ mercy—nothing but the object of their pleasure. N/B: This book is the shorter version of an upcoming full version. It’s like the movie of a drama series. Some details are twisted and different from the original (long) version, which will be out soon (I’ll let you all know then). Let me know your comments on plot holes and other factors, as these will be corrected during proofreading and edits. Also, there are trigger warnings. I just don’t know how to classify them since this is my first time writing one. So, beware. And drop in the comments whenever you find one so they can be added to the warning list. Happy reading!

Dying at a young age, Carl, a mercenary, wakes up to find out he is no longer human but a deer. As he enjoys his peaceful life of grazing grass, he is shot dead by a hunter. Although he wasn't resentful about his killer and was about to make his way to the afterlife [Congratulations. The host has unlocked the Wendigo system] His soul immediately possesses the hunter, turning him into a 3-meter wendigo that must survive the chase of the Supernatural defense agency that wishes to rid the world of monsters, and in this case, including Carl. Do give it a chance, like 8-10 chapters before deciding on dropping the novel. Also, I will be honest: it's not perfect due to some pacing issues at the beginning. My writing style is 3rd perspective but it's written in a way that it sometimes feels 1st perspective, so I don't want new readers to get confused and question the lack of MC monologuing/ inner thoughts.

Setia is a commander of a mercenary army, obsessed with revenge and greed for power. After a great defeat she decides to change her life and reach for the crown. She comes across her past lover, an assassin and former slave. Each of them will play an important role in her future as well as magical Dragon's Amulet.

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!

[WSA 2025 Entry] In a kingdom devastated by the wars and the corruption of the Church, Ahron, a former knight of the Order, turns into a mercenary after being betrayed. Rejected by his brothers in arms and marked by hatred, he embarked on a quest for revenge against those who destroyed his life. Armed with his cunning and his warrior skills, he sails between fragile alliances and bloody battles, defying the Holy Knights and their sacred power. But in a world where the sacred and the profane collide, Ahron will discover that no quest for revenge is never simple ... and that his enemies hide much more dark secrets.

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. ----------------

In a world called "Sanctuary of the Beasts", a young man is expelled from his clan for not being able to summon his contracted beast. Time and again, he finds himself caught in humiliating situations, being expelled from the mercenarys guilds union, the hunters guilds union, and the adventurers guilds union. With nowhere to turn, he decides to spend his last money on alcohol in an attempt to escape his harsh reality. When he wakes up, he regains the memories of all his past lives, especially his first life as the supreme dragon sovereign of this universe. He determines that he must find ways to advance in his cultivation and embark on his path of vengeance and conquest to restore balance to the universe or, perhaps, find a way to live a peaceful life.

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...

-:- 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.

Avery Asteria was far from having anyone's dream job. Family circumstances had him drop out of school and flying around the expanse of space looking for treasure among the discarded trash in an old ship his father had been restoring. It was far from glamorous work, but it was all he could do to earn the money he needed. He was not the only one looking for fortune among the stars, though. One day a score that looked too good to be true led to a run in with a band of pirates. With some quick wits and a bit of luck, Avery managed to escape the worst, but he ended up missing out on collecting the valuable salvage he had his sights on. Having lost a large chunk of his gear in his flight from the pirates, Avery seemed to be truly at the end of his rope. However, a twist of fate led him to discovering an experimental vessel that had been lost to the far reaches of space. With this new ship in his possession, his prospects were looking up. It had everything and more than what any spacefarer could want. And Avery was going to use it to become the leader of the greatest band of mercenaries in the galaxy.

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.

Junpei Takahashi escapes his bullied reality as Zephyr Stormrider, a legendary mercenary in the MMORPG Eternal Realms. But when the game's AI begins hunting him and his crush Aoi hides a secret identity, Junpei must choose: run forever or fight for a life worth logging into.