Starting as a low-level thug
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In a world where power is measured by bloodlines and ruthlessness, An average 21st century man awakens to a grim reality after transmigrating into the body of a low-level thug named Ryder. Imprisoned for his gang's transgressions against the influential Chen family, Ryder must navigate a brutal underworld where survival is paramount. The Chens, a powerful dynasty controlling the city, have made it clear that there is no mercy for those who cross them.
As Ryder grapples with his new identity, he discovers that he harbors a mysterious system that grants him the ability to rise through the ranks of the criminal underbelly. Driven by an unyielding ambition to become the emperor of the underworld, Ryder sets out to reclaim his life and exact revenge on those who have wronged him. His journey leads him through a treacherous landscape filled with betrayal, violence, and the dark allure of power.
However, the road to dominance is fraught with challenges. Ryder soon realizes that this world is from Novels and there are protagonist, Villains and supporting characters. As a background character, Ryder plots his ascent, he must forge alliances, outsmart enemies, and unlock the secrets of his newfound abilities.
Each step in his ascent is a calculated risk, and as he climbs higher, the stakes grow ever more perilous. Ryder’s determination to control the world around him will force him to confront not only the deadly foes lurking in the shadows but also the moral compromises that come with his pursuit of absolute power. In a game where loyalty is fleeting and betrayal is a constant threat, Ryder must decide how far he is willing to go to claim his place as the ultimate ruler of the underworld.
