World Building Important For Fantasy

Terrence suddenly found himself back in the past, just moments before countless monsters were about to eat him. He got a second chance in life, but there was one problem. Unlike his peers, who had overwhelming talent, he was just an ordinary soldier with below-average skills. However, there was one thing he could count on that didn’t require talent. He knew the future. And with that knowledge, he could secure his survival, amass wealth, and build the ultimate sanctuary before the first wave hit. "I will be the one to shape the new era."

"If magic is power, then I'll build my own." - Adrian. When a genius tech developer dies from overworking, he awakens in a world ruled by magic, ancient empires, and mythical beasts. But unlike the natives who manipulate elemental mana, he is granted a mysterious technology system that lets him reconstruct modern and futuristic tech. Armed with the knowledge of his old world and this game-like system, he begins to revolutionize the magic world. But his rise threatens the very foundation of society, drawing the attention of kings, mages, and forbidden powers that ought not to be offended. As nations clash and secrets unfold, one question remains: Can technology coexist with magic… or will one destroy the other? [WSA 2025 Entry] Join the Discord: https://discord.gg/du488ETB

Syres Vale was a sick girl from Earth. She spent her life in pain, locked in hospitals, waiting to die. Then one day, she woke up in another world — Artelia. A world she had created for years while lying on her sickbed. A place built on magic and fantasy. She doesn’t know how or why she’s here. But for the first time, she feels alive. This world is nothing like her old one. Here, she can walk. She can run. She can feel the wind. She’s finally alive. In this life, she wants to live as much as she couldn’t before. She wants to explore the farthest corners of Artelia. She wants to experience everything she never could. There are no limits to what she can achieve now. This time, it’s her life to live the way she wants. But with rising conflicts threatening Artelia, a war between gods and deities could potentially put a premature end her dreams.

In the world of Chronoa, the dawn of a new age is heralded by desperation. For generations, the races of Humania have stood defiant against the creeping darkness and monstrous hordes that threaten to swallow their lands. Battles rage, kingdoms fracture, and even the bravest warriors fall beneath the tide. Outnumbered and beset on every side, the rulers and sages of the Estevania Empire pour the last of their hopes into a single, forbidden rite—the legendary Hero’s Covenant. Forged in ancient myth, the Hero’s Covenant promises salvation: by sacrificing the purest souls, the empire seeks to summon powers long lost to time. The ritual is heralded as humankind’s greatest chance for deliverance, their final bid for survival and eternal peace. But something goes wrong. Where light should have returned, a chilling silence settles. Forces meant to save instead begin to unravel the world’s fragile balance. As the days pass, strange things stalk the forests and forgotten towns. The fallen do not rest. The missing return, hollow-eyed and twisted, bearing strange wounds and hungers whispering of a fate worse than death. Now, as hope’s last gamble curdles into horror, all of Humania... No! all of Chronoa faces the consequences of reaching too far—and discovers that not every action can brings salvation. Some open the way for darkness that will not be denied. In the shadow of the failed Hero’s Covenant, the land itself begins to turn against those who wished to save it. Chronoa will never be the same. And the dead... started to raised once again.

[Ding........ ] [System Binding.......] [10%..........] [20%..........] [40%..........] [60%..........] [80%..........] [100%........] [ Congratulations, Host! The Strongest Family System has been bound! ] ---------------------------- “Huh? I’ve transmigrated…” Arthur muttered, his voice barely above a whisper as he surveyed his bewildering new surroundings. Confusion washed over him like a tidal wave. ----------------------------- Arthur was just an ordinary corporate worker, an overworked cog in the relentless machine of corporate life. After seven grueling days of nonstop overtime, his body finally gave out, collapsing right before his computer screen at home. He thought that was it; he thought he was dead. But little did he know, fate had something extraordinary in store for him. Instead of fading into oblivion, Arthur found himself thrust into a vast and unfamiliar world, one ten times larger than Earth itself! To his astonishment, he had become the head of the Osborn family, a once-mighty lineage now teetering on the brink of destruction. Bound by the standard configuration for all transmigrators: The System which is the [Strongest Family System ], Arthur faced an epic challenge: to transform the faltering Osborn family into the most powerful dynasty in existence. Join Arthur on this thrilling adventure as he navigates treacherous waters filled with intrigue, power, influence and danger. Can he lead a declining family back to glory and secure their place at the top? Discord Server : https://discord.gg/SCbm8s6dZJ

Moe, a recent graduate from a prestigious university, is on the hunt for a job when fate takes an unexpected turn. After acing a crucial interview, he finds himself in a life-altering accident that transmigrated him into a Fantasy world. After transmigration, instead of gaining extraordinary powers, he awakens in the body of Arthur Jr., an incompetent king ruling over the small kingdom of Keldoria. In a realm where magic is commonplace, Arthur Jr. is unable to wield any magic abilities, leaving him at a significant disadvantage. However, armed with the authority of a king and the knowledge of modern society he will transform the small kingdom of Keldoria into a advance nation where technology and magic coexist. ------------------------------------------------------------------------- -----Disclaimer------- This is a pure kingdom-building story that emphasizes the economy and technological advancements of a nation rather than magic or the strength of a single individual. This is also a slow-progression story(Slow burn!!!), focusing on governance, development, and strategy. While the pacing may feel slow, I will ensure that each chapter remains engaging and immersive. Readers who prefer fast-paced stories with an overpowered protagonist from the start may find this novel different from their usual preferences. Expect a strong focus on macroeconomics rather than microeconomics, as this story revolves around building and managing an entire kingdom rather than running a single business. The protagonist will not possess overpowered abilities or cheats such as system, but will rely on his intelligence, knowledge, and authority as a ruler to shape his kingdom’s future. It is my first time ever to write a novel so to be honest, I use AI(GPT and Blackbox.io) to enhanced/rewrite my writing. However the idea, world building, concept and everything else is written by me and me alone. So reader who enjoy 100% Human work I am sorry to disappoint you, however I don't use AI by giving it idea prompt and copy pasting the result but I write on my own then I use AI to enhance my writing style and making it more enjoyable to read. Thus the writing may involved AI but it is 100% human idea and concept. Hope you enjoy!!!!

Earth has changed and with it so has humanity. Follow Miwen as he makes use of his Gift, Gacha Kingdom Building.

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A decorated Air Force pilot, 34 years old, meets an untimely demise—only to awaken in a war-torn fantasy medieval world. Now inhabiting the body of Mechal, the second son of a baron, he finds himself recovering from a near-fatal injury orchestrated by his own elder brother. But while the old Mechal might have been consumed by reckless fury, the new Mechal is different—calculating, patient, and ready to play the long game. When a rebellion unexpectedly shakes the kingdom, Mechal seizes the opportunity to carve his place in history. With a sharp mind, battlefield tactics, and an understanding of human nature, he navigates the treacherous world of nobility, rising from an overlooked second son to a powerful force. Through cunning strategy and ruthless ambition, he secures victories, earns a title, and claims land of his own—laying the foundation for a rule unlike any other. But the world of nobility is a den of vipers. Political intrigue, backstabbing aristocrats, kingdom-wide conflicts, and the ever-present shadow of war loom over him. As he builds his domain, he must outmaneuver rivals, forge alliances, and solidify his power—because in this world, only the strong survive. Inspired by the noble struggles of the Holy Roman Empire, this story weaves war, politics, trade, and ambition into a gripping tale of power and strategy. Watch as an upstart reshapes the fate of a kingdom, one calculated move at a time.

Transmigrated as the young Earl of a declining noble family, Paul Grayman sets out to take his territory to the peak. Armed with the knowledge of the modern world, he will create firearms, paper, porcelain, industrial tools and much more. Follow Paul, as he treads against the currents of time, fighting Noble Lords, Secret Magic Organizations, Magical Races and a Corrupt Church, ushering in the age of industrialization in the backwater world... ---------------------------------------------------------------- Hey Guys... So W3BN0V3L rejected my C0NTRACT request... They didn't specify why... So if you want to support me for my work... Please join me on P@TR30N.C0M/CinderTL And remember it's /CinderTL, I lost the former account because I don't remember the email it was made on... READ UPTO 200-250 Chapters AHEAD ON P4TR30N... The updates here will still be coming regularly... hopefully...

One moment, Lucas closed his eyes to sleep. The next, he opened them to find himself not in his bedroom, but in a courtroom. Even more startling, he was in a different body. Lucas was confused, but there was no time to dwell on it. Why? Because.... "Your Honour, please sentence him to death!" the prosecutor demanded, looking directly at Lucas, who was seated on the judge's bench. 'It seems I have become a judge.' Lucas realized. -------- [Note:- There will be no Harem, If you want ONLY Harem then this book is not for you, there will be romance. ] Also tell me how do you like it in review, This is my first time writing {Note:- Currently I'm editing all of my strating chapters because of my poor grammar mistakes, I already edited some of starting chapter but still if you found any grammar mistakes please let me know. Thank you.}

About the Novel — Re:Spawn: Reincarnated into a Fantasy World (Spoilers Ahead): Izuma Nasiki was just another high school student — until one moment of recklessness changed everything. A deadly crash ends his life almost instantly. But death, as it turns out, isn’t the end. Izuma wakes up in a completely different world — one filled with danger, magic, and mystery. Still writhing in pain, disoriented and terrified, he quickly realizes something horrifying: he’s not special here. He’s not overpowered. He’s just… human. And being human in this world? That might be the deadliest challenge of all. His only goal? Make it back home. But with every step forward dragging him deeper and deeper into the shadows. Each death, something inside him frays. The blood fades, the scars vanish, but the weight never leaves. And slowly, Izuma starts to wonder… What if returning means becoming a monster… Would he still take that step? Or worse — What if he already has?

Ren Amakawa is an ordinary, painfully shy eighteen-year-old who has never known warmth beyond his books and lonely nights. But his life changes the night he discovers an ancient mirror hidden in his attic — a mirror that doesn’t reflect his dusty room, but a lush, dreamlike world teeming with impossible beauty and forbidden temptations. Drawn through the glass, Ren finds himself in the Mirror World, a realm ruled by seductive beings who crave what he has always guarded — his innocence. There, sensual elf queens, cunning succubi, and mystical priestesses lure him deeper with whispers of pleasure and secrets too intoxicating to resist. Every time he crosses over, Ren’s desires awaken further, feeding the Mirror World’s magic — and binding him tighter to its dangerous temptresses. But behind each teasing kiss and heated touch lies a hidden truth: Ren is not just a visitor. He is the key to an ancient power, a pure vessel in a realm that devours purity for strength. With every surrender, he inches closer to losing himself — or embracing the dark ecstasy that the mirror’s magic promises. In a world where innocence is the greatest treasure, and temptation is a test of will, Ren must choose: shatter the mirror’s hold and return to his empty reality — or step willingly into a fantasy where pleasure is power… and his heart may never escape.

Feng Yun transmigrates into a fantasy world filled with magical powers and immortals. Just as he was wondering about his future, the system activated... [Ding, activation confirmed. The novice gift package will be issued automatically.] ["Ding, congratulations to the host for obtaining a random special physique: Sacred Dao Body of Chaos.] ["Ding, congratulations to the host for obtaining the Supreme Foundation Building Treasure.] ["Ding, congratulations to the host for obtaining a hundred million top-grade spirit stones.] ["Ding, congratulations to the host for obtaining The Celestial Yin Yang Dual Cultivation Technique.] "Hmm, there is a dual cultivation technique, You guys do boring cultivation, I am going with the Dual Cultivation." Feng Yun laughed heartily. Years passed... decades passed... Feng Yun was sitting on the immortal throne, embraced by his immortal wives, and sighed in satisfaction, 'This is life.' ------------------------ Release Schedule: 7 chapters per week. ------------------------ DISCLAIMER: English isn't my native language, there's bound to be some errors here and there. ----------------------- Join Discord Server→ https://discord.gg/pZVsJWS

Vio used to be the man you called when you wanted a problem to disappear—quietly, permanently. No questions. No witnesses. No trace. But one day changed everything. He wakes up in a world that makes no sense: a place of monsters, mages, and ancient magic—and he’s no longer even human. He’s a machine built for survival. Metal bones. Synthetic skin. A heart that beats only because a System says it should. [Congratulations, Hero. Mission Activated: Kill or Be Killed.] [Penalty for Failure: Hero’s heart will stop.] Now, Vio has to play by rules he doesn’t understand, in a world that wants him dead just for existing. But if he’s going down, he’s taking their rules with him. Armed with the mind of a killer and the body of a machine, Vio will forge a new path—where steel meets spellcraft, science rewrites sorcery, and fear becomes his greatest weapon. He used to erase problems. Now, he is the problem. What to Expect: Anti-Hero MC - Ruthless protagonist who does what's necessary, calculates profit vs loss with cold precision. Weak to OP - Progressive power growth that feels earned through blood, sweat, and strategic thinking. Kingdom/Army Building - Starts small with nothing, builds his empire from the ground up in later chapters. On/Off Romance - Intense when it matters to the plot, absent when it doesn't interfere with progression. SLOW-BURN Harem - Harem elements unfold organically after plot foundations are set. No rushed bonds. Gaming Elements - Heavy inspiration from game mechanics and concepts (not numbers-heavy). Magic + Tech - Spiritual abilities seamlessly mixed with cutting-edge futuristic technology. Slow Burn Worldbuilding - Deep lore, multiple realms, complex power structures that unfold naturally. System - Store, inventory, gacha elements, the whole package for that addictive progression. Politics - Light but necessary for plot movement and character development. Multiple Skills/Abilities - Extensive ability system with endless room for creative growth. Schedule: Daily uploads for first month, then 5/week (may adjust based on reader feedback)

After dying in his old world, Leo is reborn in a Fantasy World. Now just a common soldier trainee, Leo discovers a hidden system only he can see — a status window that shows his skills and growth. While others struggle to improve, Leo rises quickly, mastering the spear and even defeating Garrett, the castle’s strongest fighter.

Moe, a recent graduate from a prestigious university, is on the hunt for a job when fate takes an unexpected turn. After acing a crucial interview, he finds himself in a life-altering accident that transmigrated him into a Fantasy world. After transmigration, instead of gaining extraordinary powers, he awakens in the body of Arthur Jr., an incompetent king ruling over the small kingdom of Keldoria. In a realm where magic is commonplace, Arthur Jr. is unable to wield any magic abilities, leaving him at a significant disadvantage. However, armed with the authority of a king and the knowledge of modern society he will transform the small kingdom of Keldoria into a advance nation where technology and magic coexist. ------------------------------------------------------------------------- -----Disclaimer------- This is a pure kingdom-building story that emphasizes the economy and technological advancements of a nation rather than magic or the strength of a single individual. This is also a slow-progression story(Slow burn!!!), focusing on governance, development, and strategy. While the pacing may feel slow, I will ensure that each chapter remains engaging and immersive. Readers who prefer fast-paced stories with an overpowered protagonist from the start may find this novel different from their usual preferences. Expect a strong focus on macroeconomics rather than microeconomics, as this story revolves around building and managing an entire kingdom rather than running a single business. The protagonist will not possess overpowered abilities or cheats such as system, but will rely on his intelligence, knowledge, and authority as a ruler to shape his kingdom’s future. It is my first time ever to write a novel so to be honest, I use AI(GPT and Blackbox.io) to enhanced/rewrite my writing. However the idea, world building, concept and everything else is written by me and me alone. So reader who enjoy 100% Human work I am sorry to disappoint you, however I don't use AI by giving it idea prompt and copy pasting the result but I write on my own then I use AI to enhance my writing style and making it more enjoyable to read. Thus the writing may involved AI but it is 100% human idea and concept. Hope you enjoy!!!!

This is a story about a modern man inspired by great conquerors, like Alexander the Great and Genghis Khan, to conquer another world. And, for that, he will utilize modern knowledge to develop his kingdom and innovative war strategies to conquer everything. Since he was a child, Henry loved reading about Alexander the Great, Julius Caesar and Genghis Khan, the greatest conquerors of all time. He idolized these important characters that molded humankind history with their own hands. Henry was always amazed by their great war tatics and strategies, that allowed them to conquer the world. He wanted to become someone like that. Unfortunately, he was born in the modern times and in a place that war was not a common occurence. Alone, he began to play hundreds of strategy games and eventually became a professional player, famous for his crazy and intelligent way of thinking. However, one day, due to unknown circumstances, Henry died and found himself on the long road to reincarnation, from where he jumped into the Dimensions River and reincarnated as the King of the Stahl Kingdom, a poor and cold nation surrounded by barbarians and wild life. He was finally in a place where he could conquer and dominate. A place where his brilliant tatics and strategies could dictate the way of the whole world. He wanted to follow the steps of his heroes and become the conqueror of the world. ______x_______ Note: I will be uploading a minimum of two to three chapters a week. Also, english is not my first language, so if you see any mistakes, please drop a comment on the paragraph. _______x_________ If you are liking this novel, leave your vote and review!

The world was supposed to end in silence. Instead, Herwoj wakes up in the wreckage—a cursed, decaying realm where the air itself whispers madness and the sky weeps blood. A System binds his every breath, dripping cryptic messages and fragmenting his mind. A cursed dagger festers in his hand, seeping into his veins. A ring of fate glimmers on his finger, whispering forgotten truths and impossible choices. And lurking within him… something ancient stirs. Something watching. The world is no longer real—it’s a stage of broken gods and devouring anomalies. The rules of life are warped, a game with no exit. With every breath, Herwoj feels the world’s hunger gnaw at his sanity The System’s glitches, promising power for a price he cannot yet see… As Herwoj fights to survive, he must decipher the web of curses, memories, and lies—before the thing inside him takes over completely. In this world of shattered gods and endless trials, even survival may be a curse. This is the story of Plight. A descent into madness, where every step forward is a step closer to losing yourself.

100 Baby Challenge! One of her favorite challenges from a popular simulation game. It’s always fun to watch players struggle to care for all their babies. But! That fun disappeared the moment she had to take on the absurd challenge herself. In real life. Not in a game. She has to have 100 babies! At least, she reincarnated into a man's body. Men can donate sperm, unlike women who have to give birth to one baby at a time. But! There’s no sperm donation technology here. She reincarnated into a fantasy world. There’s magic, dragons, even elves! On second thought, maybe it’s not so bad. She knows about harems. And maybe there's magic to help speed up the baby-making process. But! Her new male body isn’t much different from her old one. Short, slim, and pale, with a feminine face. The only difference between her and a girl is the lack of a breast. And nowadays, everyone has different tastes—and for some men, breasts aren't everything. Those men are now swarming around him like she's the village belle. He has to prove it! He has to show that thing men are supposed to have! But! Why are these men getting even more aggressive?! Now they want him to carry their babies?!

In a world reduced to silence, Soo Min-ji wakes up alone… and alive. No people, No houses, No cities, No activities, Nothing. When a mysterious system interface suddenly appears before her eyes, Min-ji learns she’s no ordinary survivor. The Aegenesis System has chosen her as its host.    Tasked with surviving, and eventually rebuilding the very world that collapsed, she must fight her way to the very top, crushing those creatures that made her life a living hell on doomsday.   She has to stand her ground, she wants to re- write her fate, Heavens decided to grant her a second chance, she can not afford to waste it.. Then.. but then.. she has to build the world with a zombie? One of those who had destroyed her entire life? He wakes up as a B ranked zombie, given another chance to atone for the sins of his race. He has to assist in building the world from scratch again. Then he can pay for his race's sins, make amends with the human race, and their kinds can live together, side by side, but in order to do that he has to build it with a Human! Just how hard can this get?   ---   Initializing Fresh spawn protocol...] [Activating AEGENESIS system...] [------75%] Loading complete!] [Host detected; Soo Min-ji] [You just defeated a level 1 Zombie- Flesh walker. LP +10 points!] [Leveled up!] [Level 1: Rank E; Fresh spawn] So those creatures were zombies? ---- Join our community discord group, for sneak peeks, chapter discussions and lots more.. https://discord.com/invite/SCEtrsru

Yamete Kimochi, a lazy Japanese gamer, is furious at a poorly designed RPG boss that keeps killing him. Out of frustration, he downloads a cheat engine to hack the game—only to receive a bizarre message after winning: "Congratulations! You have been selected to enter the game world with your cheats enabled!" Suddenly transported into a glitchy medieval fantasy world, Kazuki discovers his "Cheat Engine" ability lets him manipulate game mechanics—but with ridiculous limitations. To survive, he must complete absurd quests given by GLich-chan, a snarky system AI living in his head. From duplicating bugged items to fighting monsters with broken hitboxes, Kazuki navigates a world where: - Slap the stuck NPC until his dialogue unfreezes. - Quests make no sense ("Collect 10 flowers… but the map only has 9"). - Fix the broken bridge… by reloading the area. (Good luck with that.) With GLich-chan mocking him and the world crumbling from his exploits, Kimochi must decide: Will he keep relying on cheats, or learn to grow stronger—and maybe fix this broken world?

What if one man could summon the entire military-industrial power of the early 20th century... in a medieval world? Hierd Die Grace awakens in a strange land, his past life a blur, but one thing is clear! He wields now a terrifying gift. Anything that existed in the 1900s towards the 1950s. Whether that be guns, warships, tanks, technology, even planes! He can create and command. From an isolated village within his protection. To a city Hierd builds. Then a nation, and soon; an Empire. Against monsters of the winters, magical kingdoms, and ancient powers, he unleashes fleets, battalions, and firepower never dreamed of in this medieval sword and magicks world. --- "I am the leader of Germany. It's founder, it's lord, it's force and intellect. I have come to plunder this city, not for resource, but for an army of men. I have not come to massacre innocent men and women. We have detained the civilians and put them in our carriages and tents. Fed them and reassured them. To the knights we have killed, I give my apology. But for this is war, apologies are not heard from, but are observed upon." - Hierd Die Grace

Despues de pasar por varios eventos donde perdio a sus familiares y encontrarse con una trajedia tras otra, la vida le da la oportunidad de cambiar su destino, motivado para que esos eventos no se repitan de nuevo, empezara una nueva aventura con la motivacion de salvar a su familia, esta decidido a hacer todo lo posible para tener una mejor vida.

I was just your average burnout. Now I’m a kobold in a dungeon where everything wants to eat me—and frankly, I get it. I look delicious. Reincarnated as the weakest possible monster in the worst possible place, I start with nothing but panic, backward knees, and a skill called Civilization Mimicry—which is sealed. Because of course it is. But survival isn't the story. This is the story of what comes after. Of finding meaning in the scraps. Of building law from ashes. Of kindling memory in a place designed to erase. Because even if the world sees kobolds as nothing, I’ve seen what we used to be. And I’m going to bring it back. Firelight by firelight. Burial by burial. One fragile tradition at a time. Because if the world wants kobolds to be nothing? Then I’ll teach it what nothing becomes when it learns to dream.

CAUTION : [TABOO] Betrayed by his most trusted soldier captain jack was killed, but when he thought it was all over he meet the soul of a man named Alex Eswald. Alex said to him "I will allow your soul to reincarnate in my body but on two conditions, you need to fulfill these conditions if not you will perish" "What are your conditions ?" "First you need to kill the bastard who betrayed me and get revenge for me" "Understandably, what is the second condition" "the second condition...you n-need to...to" "out with it" "you need to fuck..." "huh" "them all" "huh ?" "The second condition is that you need to fuck all those around me, but not just them, you need to fuck all the powerful women" "How am I supposed to do that ?" "Don't worry I will give you a gift that will help you in your journey, so do you accept and promise to fulfill those conditions ?" "I promise" follow jack as he becomes Alex through his journey to fuck all powerful women of his new world, it's not like he wanted it to happen, obviously, but you know, he had to since he promised. ======== Tags: Reincarnation - Smut - incest - incest Harem - No Yuri - No NTR (there might be netori) - Milf - Harem - Mature - R18 - Pregnancy - others races- Weak to strong *** Hello you all, I'm a new author and this is actually my first novel and I don't have that much experience so there might be some errors, but don't worry I will try to become better. I would like to be honest by saying right now that this novel is for me and fellows cultured peoples to enjoy. So, I assume that those that still remains in this place are all fellows cultured peoples. If you like the story, you should support it (you really should support) Release schedule: one chapter per day. Discord channel link : https://discord.gg/zcbyBHU7 Patreon : p@treon.com/RAASD0

"Welcome, hero. Our savior. Please… save us." “Huh? Me? I’m a loser. Why the hell did I get transmigrated? How can I save anyone… when I can’t even save myself?” A nobody from Earth suddenly finds himself in a fantasy world where people call him a hero. But he’s no warrior—just a loser trying to make sense of it all. Can someone like him rise to the challenge, or is he doomed to fail again?

How does it feel to be the background character?.With no face, no romance, no emotions and basically no life.Yeah I know it sounds terrible... But it wasn't actually bad because I didn't know I was just a dispensable character in a game... Before then I was living in my own clueless bubble until I got my consciousness. I guess the background character can be the main lead after all