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One seeks the top, burning with the desire to see what is beyond. One who thought he had reached the pinnacle while he was only deceiving himself, living at the bottom. And finally, one has reached the top and saw only regrets as he looked back down. For what reason, for what purpose did they seek strength? Was it a dream? Was it a goal? Was it regret? Whatever the reason may be, only those who have steeled their minds and prepared for the worst can reach that pinnacle. And it is only those who have done so that can say whether it is worth it or not. Will it be the case for our protagonists? Let’s find out in this isekai story.

Rejection has a scent and Christian has basked in it too long. Exiled at the age of 18 from his family's empire and then served divorce papers over a candlelight dinner just as he passes trial, he believes his life is a tale of hurt and betrayal. With an ex-wife trying to climb the social ladder at all costs and an identity he struggles to keep secret, Christian faces disdain and contempt among his ex-in-laws, ex-wife, and her newfound associates. Accused of molestation and almost arrested, Christian learns the hard way that love doesn't always triumph. But how long can he hide his worth or keep his family and company away from the crowd who sees him as a nobody? How long until he has to let the world know him for the heir he truly is? Will he reclaim his dignity or has that ship long sailed?

Lonan Karran's wealthy life was turned upside down by people's betrayal. And that made him live in contempt of the people. Lonan was humiliated and laughed at. When he was about to die in the pool, a system appeared that allowed him to make a lot of money. [Welcome to the Streaming System!] With the system he had just acquired, his life changed again. It's time to become famous!

A world, where people use others for their benefit. Where beasts run rampant. Cleverness was in the veins of humans. A single decision could change the lives of many. Humans were clever, beasts possessed power, and a being contained secrets of heaven and earth. But humans went against heaven and created what they called techniques. A war was a result of their folly. But war results in someone being a victor and makes them even more powerful. Many secrets, which were buried in dust. A history that shocked even the heavens. A man whose kindness resulted in a regret. To whom the righteous path and demonic path were just tools.

“Make a wish,child,or you die!” Laquan squinted his eyes in confusion. The old man’s words and attitude clearly took him off guard. “Uh... Excuse me?” he scoffed. The old man is either a con artist or he himself is hungry and is definitely hearing things “Don't you wanna get rich son?” Quan's brows shot up at the word ‘rich’ His mind drifted to how he's been humiliated in the past and,he unconsciously fisted his fingers. “I want to be powerful.” He breathed out, one could see and hear the desperation in his eyes and voice. “It's a done deal then. I'll change your fate for you. However...”The man paused, then continue the moment he knew he's got the young lad's attention. “know that you only have twenty years to spend on Earth!” Quan’s jaw dropped. “What?! Hey! I don't wanna make a wish any–” The old man smirked. “It's too late,child. A wish cannot be reversed.”

Rafael Evans, a 10 years old boy who remember his past life and found out he live at a Otome Game he knew, what’s more. His Cute little sister is the entourage of the Villainess! Unforgivable! I Shan’t let my Sister Die! Why do I have to be reincarnate in this Otome Game anyway!? He, who remember his past life will change everyone’s fate. he who supposed to die. he who shouldn’t have existed. this time, Rael, Will change the Game. however, there is a problem. does he think that this world is still the Otome Game HE had ‘played’? The world is wide and full of dangerous place, Evil cult, Organization and kingdoms. what will Rael do if he met such unexplainable conflict. will he survive? will you join how will he continue his life? its up to you.

"Remove this penniless piece of trash from our sight. Miserable college dropout! Shameless thief! Son-in-law my ass!" Penury, Love, Hatred, Betrayal, and Wealth collided! Raphael was accused of being a THIEF! He was termed a son of a promiscuous mother! In a designed scheme against his late mother; Raphael was disinherited and his inheritance willed to his younger step-brother. His late father shamefully threw him and his late mother out of the family house. Raphael's mother, due to depression from the scheme against her, died of a heart attack and left him all alone against the world that mercilessly despised him. Raphael lived in undescribable penury, humiliated by his rich family in-laws, whom he worked under in a five-star hotel as a part-time Room Service Agent. He fell prey to their organized scheme that dirtied his image and had him arrested. Raphael was betrayed by the ones he trusted and shamefully got dumped by the one he exchanged marital vows with. Raphael battled against every obstacle that stood in his way to ensure he exposed the scheme that allegedly stained his image and ensured his oppressors pay dearly. He vehemently fought hard to clear up his late mother's image as a "Slut" Would he successfully achieve his profound life goals when he finally got bestowed with wealth? or would the hunger for revenge limit the progress of his ambitions? Find out in the intriguing chapters of “The Emergence of Raphael Gauthier.”

Bella is a retired assassin who is kidnapped by a secret organization responsible for creating a dangerous role playing simulation video-game called OutLive. A game that she finds herself playing alongside a few others who she must work together with to complete a series of savage missions in order to make it to the very end and not only walk away with the grand prize of $10 million but also with her life that is greatly threatened because should she die in the game then she dies in real life as well.

Bryan Grayson. An illegitimate son of the great Houston family in Alorea Nation, now finds himself on the streets with his mother. After being kicked out by the Houston, Bryan chose to join the Alorean Nation army as there was no company that accepted him due to the influence of the Houston. Bryan's story changed when on a mission he gets blasted by an RPG. He died a pauper.. but awaken a military god.

[I died more than once, but I never reached heaven. Nor did I reach hell. Who is tampering with my destiny? Everytime I die, I am reborn elsewhere. Even then, I remained second to none. Just who is reincarnating me?] ... "We finally meet, young lad!" "!!!!" The sudden voice that altered the turn of events made Adrona spellbound. "No need to be afraid my dear young lad. Cause you are now about to inherit 'Darkened Daylight', a power that is feared by both life and afterlife!" ... Adrona was freed from his misfortune by the 'Dark Reigner' who is known to be an origin entity and thus began his new journey in succeeding the 'Darkened Daylight', a power that reigns over the abyss.