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Completed The Death Mage Who Doesn’t Want a Fourth Time
densuke, デンスケ
Amamiya Hiroto is unlucky. His life consisted of misfortune after misfortune, culminating in an unlucky death during an incident on a school boat trip, trying to save a girl he barely knew. After death, he met a god of reincarnation who requested that the hundred or so dead passengers—one of them being the girl he tried in vain to save—be reincarnated into another world. Yet a series of unfortunate events forced Hiroto to reincarnate with even less luck than before, starting with nothing but a tremendous amount of Mana. His second life, far worse than his first, came to a cruel end. However, upon meeting the god a second time, he was informed that there would be yet another reincarnation—one that had already been set in motion and could not be stopped. Not wanting Hiroto to live long, the god cursed him before he was reborn in the hopes that he would either die quickly or commit su*cide. Hiroto was reborn once more as a half-Vampire, half-Dark Elf. A Dhampir. Not wanting a fourth life, he is determined to live this third life with the only things remaining from his previous lives—death-attribute magic and his enormous Mana pool.
Completed Warlock of the Magus World
the plagiarist, wen chao gong, 文抄公
When a futuristic scientist is transported into the body of a young man in a fantasy world, his curiosity and desire for power push him to pursue magic. In a world without mercy, Leylin has no qualms about doing anything if it means benefits. He is cold, ruthless and calculating, never forming attachments that could impede his ultimate goal… Honor? Who needs that… Hmmm… that guy seems too powerful for me to take on now… I better keep a low profile for now. You want me to help you? What do I get out of it? Nothing? Bye. Hmm… that guy looks like he might cause me problems in the future. Better kill him before he becomes a problem…
Nidome no Yuusha (WN)
kizuka nero, 木塚ネロ
Ukei Kaito fought a desperate struggle in order to fulfill his role as a summoned hero. He defeated the Demon Lord and saved the very world, only to meet an end filled with betrayal. The companions that he’d trusted throughout his journey betrayed him and killed him by sticking a blade through his chest. It was then that he swore to himself. He swore that, if given another chance, he would no longer so rigidly cling to the concept of “faith/believe.” He swore that, if given another chance, he would dedicate himself to enacting the most atrocious act of revenge possible. He swore that, if given another chance, he would do things right. 「I’ll kill every single last one of you… I swear it…」 And so, he died, leaving behind not but a series of menacing last words — but his story had yet to end. A voice resounded through his head and informed him that there was more to his fate than what lay beyond the grave. 【The following is a system message. Tutorial Mode has been terminated.】
Completed Lord of the Mysteries
cuttlefish that loves diving, 爱潜水的乌贼
With the rising tide of steam power and machinery, who can come close to being a Beyonder? Shrouded in the fog of history and darkness, who or what is the lurking evil that murmurs in our ears? Waking up to face a string of mysteries, Zhou Mingrui finds himself reincarnated as Klein Moretti in an alternate Victorian-era world. He discovers a realm filled with machinery, cannons, dreadnoughts, airships, difference engines, as well as potions, divination, hexes, tarot cards, and sealed artefacts. The Light continues to shine, but mystery has never gone far. Follow Klein as he becomes entangled with the Churches of the world—both orthodox and unorthodox—whilst he slowly develops newfound powers thanks to the Beyonder potions. Like the corresponding tarot card, The Fool, which is numbered 0—a number of unlimited potential—this is the legend of “The Fool.”
Completed Demon Noble Girl ~Story of a Careless Demon~
haru no hi, harunohi biyori, 春の日, 春の日びより
She had a dream: the world was brimming with light. Family. School. Friends. Trains. Buses. Movies. Books. In that world of light, she grew into adulthood… and at the very end, in a white room, she fell into darkness. She awoke from the dream to find that she had become a demon. In the demon world, she lived a carefree life until she encountered a powerful being. After such a long time spent living as a demon, before she knew it, spreading in her heart was a yearning for that world of light. She plunged herself into a summoning magic circle that had appeared. Then… when she opened her eyes once again, she had become a human baby. She was in the Holy Kingdom. She felt fearful: while she was indeed a demon, she only had the strength of a baby. Her being a demon, if discovered, would be terrible. Was she a human or a demon? Would she be able to survive from here on out?
Completed Eight Treasures Trousseau
butterfly's shadow beneath the moon, yue xia die ying, 月下蝶影
Everyone in the City of Jing thinks that bestowment of marriage between Xian Junwang and the daughter of the Yi’an Marquis House is to insert a fresh flower into manure. Xian Junwang was that fresh flower and the Di daughter of Yi’an Marquis House was that manure that was not liked. It is said that what is heard is false, seeing is believing. Who knows what the truth really is?
Completed Game Loading
long qi, 龙柒
Xie Xi was someone with luck off the charts! The advantage was that any game could be easily cleared. The disadvantage was that all games were boring! Then one day, the words ‘Game loading’ appeared in front of his eyes and he began to clear real games! The emperor of luck ran into a bottleneck in the first game. Game Name: Love to the Left or Right The vampire prince has invited you to a meal. Will you go? Xie Xi: I won’t go. Arrow through the heart. The vampire prince says you can’t leave him and takes your life. After loading the file, Xie Xi changed the option: I will go. The housekeeper has cut off your head because of love and hatred. Xie Xi: ???Reader:?????
I Reincarnated as a Noble Girl Villainess But Why Did It Turn Out This Way? (WN)
sekimura imuya, 関村イムヤ
Eliza Kaldia, who reincarnated as a noble girl villainess in a fantasy otome game, was stuck in a world that seemed far from her image of how noble girls should be living, as the fated events of the game were still far off while she remained a child. In the first place, it was suspected if she could even live to make it to the school setting of the game. Due to changes in the situation of the neighboring country which never appeared in the original game, the world became nothing like the flowery school life from the game. It was a world where even young girls had to take up weapons. How did it turn out this way… I don’t have any cheat-like abilities. I can’t use magic. Though, my sense of ethics might have become a little twisted due to being reincarnated.
Reverend Insanity
gu zhen ren, 蛊真人
Human beings are the very spirit of all life, while Gu embody the essence of heaven and earth. When one’s worldview, values, and philosophy become twisted, they are no longer human but demon reborn. The past fades into a fleeting dream, yet a name may echo anew in time. This is the tale of a time traveler, reborn endlessly, forging his path through a world shaped by the mystical power of Gu (creatures of legends and malice). Spring Autumn Cicada, Moonlight Gu, Liquor Worm, Great Qi Golden Light Worm, Slender Black Hair Gu, Hope Gu… A world where these magical beings are nurtured, refined, and wielded. At the heart of it all stands a villain of unparalleled ambition, Fang Yuan. Reborn 500 years into the past with the Spring Autumn Cicada he meticulously refined, he uses his profound wisdom and battle-hardened experience to outmaneuver his enemies. In a world of unrelenting cruelty, where power is cultivated through the mastery of Gu, Fang Yuan rises as a figure who bends the world to his will. Unbound by morality, he acts with cold precision and ruthless intent, pursuing his ultimate goal without hesitation or restraint. In this realm of peril and opportunity, Fang Yuan seeks to ascend above all others, driven solely by his own strength and ambition. Note: Gu, legendary venomous creatures often tied to black magic, can manifest as various insects or snakes, bearing both mystical allure and deadly power. The “three views” refer to one’s core worldview, values, and philosophy of life.
Completed Nurturing the Hero to Avoid Death
yomogino, ヨモギノ
“Please, I implore you to save the world.” This is what a goddess in white says to me in a pure-white space. Such is the standard line that suggests the game is about to begin. Please say this stirring line to boys and girls with sparkling eyes! It’s wrong to direct it to someone like me, who’s exhausted from job hunting! When I declined her politely, she flew into a fit of tears; when I agreed to assist her on small tasks out of reflex, she proclaimed: “it’ll be fine if you just help in the Starting-Village Arc. Please guide the Hero!” Then she tossed me into another world. No, this is a world modeled after a game that this gamer goddess likes…
Kaifuku Jutsushi no Yarinaoshi ~ Sokushi Mahou to Skill Copy no Choetsu Heal
tsukiyo rui, 月夜 涙（るい）
–Using healing magic on the world itself, I’ll start over. ‘Healing magicians cannot fight alone.’ Keare, who was bound by this common knowledge, was exploited again and again by others. But one day, he noticed what lay beyond healing magic, and was convinced that a healing magician was the strongest class. However, by the time he realized that potential, he was deprived of everything. Thus, he used healing magic on the world itself to go back four years, deciding to redo everything. This is a heroic tale of one healing magician who became the strongest by using knowledge from his past life and healing magic.
Completed Renegade Immortal
er gen, 耳根
Wang Lin was a bright and kindhearted boy raised by loving parents. Despite being shunned by their relatives, his parents always held hope that their son would rise above and achieve greatness. When an opportunity to pursue immortality finally came, Wang Lin eagerly stepped onto the path of cultivation—only to discover that his talent was mediocre at best. But this is not a tale of natural-born genius. Through unyielding determination, sharp wit, and sheer willpower, Wang Lin embarks on a relentless journey to overcome his limitations. Along the way, he faces brutal enemies, makes powerful allies, and slowly transforms from a naive youth into a ruthless, cunning cultivator who defies both heaven and fate itself. In a world where strength dictates survival, and immortality is a distant dream for most, Wang Lin perseveres, fueled by determination and wisdom. As he navigates the treacherous path of cultivation, his journey inspires both awe and respect, leaving behind a legacy that will not easily be forgotten.
To Deprive a Deprived Person
mino
Sato Yu is a 12-year-old boy. He is a deprived person. His life is depriving. His step father has a large amount of debt. One day, he is transported into a different world with cheat like stealing ability. Will he stay deprived?
Completed Side Character Transmigrations: The Final Boss is No Joke
mo ling, 墨泠
System: Host, what is that thing in the sky? Shi Sheng: An intergalactic spaceship. System: …This is a cultivation world, where did an intergalactic spaceship come from?! — System: Host, what are you holding in your hand? Shi Sheng: Xuanyuan Sword. System: This is an advanced scientific world, where did an ancient divine sword come from?! Wait a moment… Host what are you doing?! Shi Sheng: Breaking apart the main couple. #MyHostIsTooPowerfulAndLikesToBreakShips. Note : ‘shipping’ is the term people use when they want two people to be a couple.
Completed Summoned Slaughterer
ido masayoshi, 井戸正善
Tohno Hifumi was summoned to another world to be a Hero for a kingdom. Unknown to the summoners, he’s a person who had restrained his killer instincts with martial arts. Upon arrival, he slaughtered various knights and the mastermind of the event, the King, for kidnapping him to this world. Afraid of letting more people get killed by Hifumi, the Princess–who is the only one to managed to keep her sanity act rationally–let him go free. Thus started Hifumi’s fun life of traveling the world, and unrestrainedly killing any who attempt to get in his way.
Inside the Cave of Obscenity
umetane, ウメ種
A world where the [Demon King] was defeated by a [Hero] that came from another world. People carelessly forgot about their fear of the [Demon King] and of monsters, living in peace. In a forgotten and run-down cave in the mountains, a new monster that should not have been born was given birth. The monster’s name was the [Black Ooze]. It was nothing exceptional other than its black color, an ordinary slime. However, this slime had the special characteristic of being able to take the abilities of the living things it swallowed. It preyed on an insect that had paralytic poison, as well as other animals. Following that, it attacked a human, obtaining his knowledge and [Desire]. Before long, the monster established its target as the female mage that came to explore the cave. This world still wasn’t aware.
The Spearmaster and the Black Cat
kenkō, 健康
After a tear in reality pulls Kagari Shuya into a white room he discovers a futuristic interface for reincarnating in a different world. After looking through the different races and skills he unlocks a new race, Lucivault, a type of vampire with none of its characteristic weaknesses. All set to start his life in a new world, Shuya is confused to discover that he is enveloped in darkness. As it turns out something went wrong when he was transported and instead of appearing where he was supposed to, he appeared in an underground cave. Shuya faces untold dangers, runs for his life, before finding his way out of the underground world. After escaping he meets his Shishou and begins to learn to fight with a spear. There is also a cute black cat named Rollo.
Completed I’m Really Not The Demon God’s Lackey
great calamity of fire, 万劫火, 等到夜深
Lin Jie is the owner of a bookstore in another world. He’s kind and warm-hearted, often recommending healing books to customers who are going through a tough time. From time to time, he secretly promotes his own work too. Over time, these customers begin to respect him greatly, some even frequently bringing local specialties to repay his favor. They often seek his professional opinion when it comes to selecting books, and share their experiences with this ordinary bookstore owner to people around them. They respectfully and intimately refer to him using names such as the “Demon God’s Lackey”, “Propagator of the Flesh and Blood Gospel”, “ ‘Corpse Devouring Sect’s Rites and Customs’ Author” and “Shepherd of the Stars”. “???”
I Became the Strongest With The Failure Frame【Abnormal State Skill】As I Devastated Everything
kaoru shinozaki, 篠崎 芳
A high school student that has lived as a mob-character ―― Mimori Touka During the school trip Touka and his classmates are summoned to another world by Goddess Vysis. According to the goddess who summoned them, summoning so many heroes with high ranks such as S-ranks and A-ranks is very unusual.The growth rate of E-Rank heroes is lower when compared to growth rate of A-Ranked and S-Ranked heroes However, Touka was the only person with the lowest rank ―― he was an E-rank hero. His status is overwhelmingly low in comparison to his classmates. Moreover, Touka’s peculiar skill is supposed to be an absolute failure 【Abnormal State Skill】and therefore he was abandoned and thrown away into disposal ruins… Thus the former mob-character and abandoned hero, will absolutely become the strongest as he advances and strike back.
Completed The Girl Who Ate a Death God
nanasawa matari, 七沢またり
What happens when one eats Death? Personally, I don’t really know. What I do know is merely one thing. I’m hungry. Therefore, I’ll take the heads of these guys and deliver them to my superiors. Surely, I’ll be able to eat delicious food. Come, if preparations are in order, we depart.
The Strange Adventure of a Broke Mercenary
mine, まいん
After the soldiers’ mercenary group where he used to work had been utterly destroyed, Loren, who survived the disaster, decided to walk the adventurer’s path as a way to make a living. However, for Loren who had no acquaintances and nothing but an empty pocket on him, receiving a single quest seemed like a faraway aim. So, as he was contemplating about what he should do next, another adventurer called out to him.
Completed Slow Prison Life
yamazaki hibiki, 山崎響 / spa-ox
During a party one evening in the royal palace, Rachel, the eldest daughter of Duke Ferguson, was reproached by Prince Elliot for sins she didn’t remember committing and their engagement was abandoned. Rachel informed everyone she had not committed the acts they were accusing her of, but she was dragged away out of the party venue and thrown into the palace dungeon. And so Rachel thought, “Hooray for my slow doing-whatever-I-want life! No more queen’s education, no more noisy servants–today marks the start of my long vacation!” Between enjoying all of the preparations she had made for this very occasion and constantly harassing the annoying Prince, Rachel is going to enjoy her slow prison life to the fullest!
Completed Nan Chan
tang jiuqing, 唐酒卿
I have experienced all the eight sufferings of this world. I do not ask for nirvana, but for you. Wild and hard-to-tame demon (gong) X Cold, ascetic and childish immortal (shou)
The Dungeon Seeker
sakamoto 666, サカモト666
Junpei Takeda, a high school student, is childhood friends with Noriko Tatsumiya and is bullied by Kido Shouta. One day, while bullying Junpei, they (Junpei, Tatsumiya, & Shouta) were suddenly summoned to a different world by the whim of “God”. Summoned Heroes with cheats, or so he thought. But it turns out Junpei’s stats were even worse than an average farmer. Tricked into a deathly labyrinth by the only one he trust, he walks the journey for revenge.
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