My body was snatched away before I realised. Despairing as I became a spirit, I began to vanish.... more>>

However, in that moment I met Papa – the sorcerer Dionore.

「 Instead of vanishing let me use you for my research 」

I nodded to Papa’s words, and was used by Papa.

This is a story that spells out the daily lives of Papa and I. <<less

For high-schooler Yoko Nakajima, life has been fairly ordinary–that is until Keiki, a young man with golden hair, tells Yoko they must return to their kingdom. Once confronted by this mysterious being and whisked away to an unearthly realm, Yoko is left with only a magical sword; a gem; and a million questions about her destiny, the world she’s trapped in, and the world she desperately wants to return to.... more>>

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Books in the Twelve Kingdoms series with the kingdom covered in parenthesis and volumes numbering based on re-release edition:

Arc 1: Tsuki no Kage, Kage no Umi – Volume 1-2

(Kei Kingdom)

Arc 2: Kaze no Umi, Meikyū no Kishi – Volume 3

(Tai Kingdom)

Arc 3: Higashi no Watatsumi, Nishi no Sōkai – Volume 4

(En Kingdom)

Arc 4: Kaze no Banri, Reimei no Sora – Volume 5-6

(Kei Kingdom)

Arc 5: Tonan no Tsubasa – Volume 7

(Kyou Kingdom)

Arc Extra : Mashou no Ko (Demon Child) – Volume 0

(Taiki Story in Modern World)

Arc 6: Tasogare no Kishi, Akatsuki no Sora – Volume 8

(Tai & Kei Kingdoms)

Arc 7: Kasho no Yume – Volume 9

(Anthology: Tai, Hou, Kei, Sai & Sou Kingdoms)

Arc 8: Hisho no Tori – Volume 10

(Anthology: Kei, Ryu, and other Kingdoms)

Arc 9: Hakugin no Oka, Kuro no Tsuki – Volume 11-14

(Tai Kingdom) <<less

“Is this world the same as the game?” My name is Yura, 20-years-old, and I was abducted and recalled the memories of my previous life.... more>>

Moreover, I was suspected of being a witch when I was abducted, but didn’t this game end with the witch destroying the country?!

I was uneasy about being suspected of being the last boss, but my ability to make tea was awakened before my powers as a witch.

In that case, I started a tearoom in the chivalric order’s castle they were letting me stay at.

I’ll do my best making tea, subjugating monsters, and persuading monsters until the kingdom is saved!

※ The tearoom starts business starting in the second volume. <<less

“I annul our engagement!”
“I won’t allow it.”... more>>

The prince announced his engagement to the beautiful, blonde Lady Victoria annulled. Her aura was like that of an empress and supreme ruler. The proudest Lady Victoria Winner Gloria becomes the queen consort and walks the greatest path while having people swoon over her today as well.

This is a rom-com about an aristocratic lady who thinks she’s the greatest in the world and can uppercut the conversation the moment it begins. Huh? Was this how villainess characters acted again?

A queen consort acting like the empress with the aura of a supreme ruler dotes on the king and pins him against the wall. While charming those around her, the pompous queen consort cares of nothing else as she dashes through the city streets. The story of the queen who thinks she’s the greatest starts here. <<less

Mareena Westmont was the countess. She was caring and reliant towards her beloved husband, Mason. She also had an adorable maid, Cameron, someone she considered a younger sister. Surrounded by her loved ones, all that was left for her was to conceive an heir for the Westmont family.... more>>

Yet, Mareena’s condition began to deteriorate. They reached the point that she was bedridden.

Despite not knowing the cause of her sickness, her symptoms continued to worsen. One night, Mareena suddenly woke up. She was thirsty, but there was almost no water left in the pitcher. Thus, she decided to go to the kitchen to drink.

Mareena, who felt a little better than usual, took a detour. Then, she heard familiar voices from the guest bedroom which should’ve been empty. They were the voices of Cameron and Mason. Mareena learned that her husband was being unfaithful to her. Moreover, they were responsible for Mareena’s illness.

Thus, she was left with no choice but to banish them.

But before that, she’d have to get revenge.

It is a story of Mareena attaining happiness as she perseveres through despair and anxiety. <<less

“I can’t promise you love, but I’ll have no other woman but you.”... more>>

I thought it would be okay. Even if he didn’t love me, I thought my love would make our marriage happy. But that naive wish was soon shattered.

Because Lizzena, Raymond’s first love, came back with a kid.

“Lize is trying to make her child be the First Prince,” he told me.

“Let’s get a divorce.”

I decided to abandon him.

***

“What?”

Raymond’s eyes shook violently as if he didn’t understand my words. His agitation, seen for the first time, for some reason made me feel relieved.

I opened my lips to him again with a soft smile: “I want to leave you. So Raymond, let’s stop now. Divorce me.”

It was the end of a long unrequited love. <<less

St Richesse Academy – a school attended by both humans and demons. When the beautiful Suzuran Futaba enters the school for the first time, she... more>> has no knowledge of this, but finds herself carried away by a handsome young demon who quickly asks for her hand in marriage. Only, her social-climbing sister has only the worst intentions for Suzuran, and the brief engagement quickly crumbles. That’s when the handsome Demon Prince, Yoake Kuroyagami enters the picture… <<less

In the Kingdom of Highland, a country where fairies are s*aves of the humans, Ann Halford, a Candy Craftswoman, decides to purchase one in order to arrive the once-yearly Candy Fair to achieve the title of Silver Sugar Master.... more>>

A volume 17 was announced in the volume 16 afterword. The volume will be an "Epilogue Volume" containing short stories about characters' life after the events in volume 16. <<less

One day, Liddellina Drimore suddenly had her fiancé taken away by her older sister and the engagement was broken off. Before she had time to heal from her sadness, she was forced to marry Friedrich Weller, a duke, in order to pay off her family’s debts.... more>>

He is a military man and a highly respected figure in the royal family, but he is also rumored to be a combat-obsessed maniac who is only interested in war. Liddellina, who is afraid of his cold gaze, marries him reluctantly, but to her surprise, she finds a surprisingly comfortable life even though she cannot expect love from her husband.

Not long after their marriage, Liddellina’s husband goes to the battlefield and her life as a stand-in ruler begins. <<less

Duchess Lydith Annemaria was 18 years old when her fiancé, the crown prince, broke off their engagement. Then her carriage was involved in an accident, and she found herself brought back in time to the age of 16 by a boy who claimed to be a god.... more>>

She doesn't want to change her personality to make the Crown Prince like her. It would be foolish to repeat the same thing over and over again, so, it might be better to reign at the top of the demon tribe and rule over all the human nations.

Lydith makes up her mind. She will make the king of the demon tribe fall in love with her beauty! <<less

“You, that’s His Majesty the Emperor, you know!?”... more>>

“Is that more important than a steamed bun?”

Yui Mei has two secrets.

First, she retained the memories of her past life. Second, it is highly probable that she is a daughter of the Sai Kingdom’s Emperor.

As a certified die-hard fan of Chinese dramas in her past life, she willingly participated in the court lady selection just for the sake of seeing the imperial harem in the flesh. <<less

Hunter Yoo Ji-an, who is practicing living a month after working a day.... more>>

In front of the gate, I picked up an old Romance Fantasy Male Lead!

"He should be in the book, but why does he come out?"

’ But since I picked him up, I should take responsibility.'

"I don't know how to repay this favor.”

"Payback with your body."

"Okay. I'll give this body to protect you."

Surprisingly, I am going to help the innocent Duke adapt to Korea......

"Are you going to abandon me now?"

"Who's throwing you away? You must have adjusted here now, so you should move out."

"What did I do wrong? I'll correct everything. Please, give me one more chance."

The duke, who said he had to go back to his world, suddenly became obsessed. <<less

Miltia was treated as a servant and oppressed by her stepmother and her stepsister because there was no blood relation between her and them. She was having trouble getting enough food to survive every day. Somehow she was able to get by through cooking whatever thing she could find herself.... more>>

In the midst of all this, her stepsister, whom was doted on by both her stepfather and her stepmother, along with her fiancé, who was only interested in a woman’s youth and physical appearance, cruelly broke off her engagement in public and forced her to marry the notorious 『Cursed Duke』, the Duke of Lönnrot.

Because of the curse, the duke had a repulsive, monstrous appearance. He was ostracized by a lot of people and grew distrustful of people… At first, he was hard on Miltia, but to Miltia, the duke’s monstrous appearance actually resembled an octopus, an ingredient she had grown used to seeing, so she didn’t find the duke’s appearance to be repulsive. Furthermore, she was actually happier living in the ducal house compared to in her previous county house since her daily necessities were provided by the ducal household.

As the result of her, faithfully serving the 『Cursed Duke』, along with Miltia’s unexpected behaviour, she gradually melted Duke Lönnrot’s cold and hard heart. She was also able to grab ahold of the duke’s stomach through her cooking.

The duke, whose curse was lifted by the cooking of the woman he loved, was actually a very beautiful, young man.

As soon as her stepsister found out about it, she completely changed her demeanor and insisted.

“I want to swap our fiancés!!”

But of course, the duke wouldn’t tolerate such selfishness. Eventually, the people who had abused Miltia reaped what they sowed and fell to their demise.

This is the story of Miltia, a young girl who was abused, scorned and survived through eating whatever things she could get, but she eventually received her happiness and was doted on by the cursed duke. <<less

The king of assassins was reborn, mastering both alchemy and poison. Sitting inside the space, there was a ghost that loved crying.... more>>

Buying a sickly boy for a hundred gold coins, becoming the master of half a country for no reason.

On their wedding night. She slightly hooked her jade finger, “Come here.”

The man tried weakly bargaining, “Can I redeem myself?”

“No!”

“Can we wait for the bridal chamber tomorrow?”

She cast a cold gaze, “Give me a reason.”

“I…..My period is here.”

Her head was covered in black lines, “Do you think you would even believe that!”

After four hours——

She weakly said, “I can’t go on anymore, wait until tomorrow.”

The man revealed an evil charming smile and turned her over before pressing down, “Want to run? Too late!” <<less

Hi there. I’m Miu Hinata – a regular first year junior high school student. And the new transfer student is super handsome – but there’s something weird about him. I got a papercut, and he l**ked up the blood. And then he teleported! I’m not saying he’s a vampire, but… he’s definitely a vampire, right?!... more>>

I’m curious about Sei Kirishima, and his two older brothers – there's something off about them ,but they're insanely good-looking. They don't seem to get along, either. Anyway, my love life is getting hectic – and I have no idea what’s going to happen next! <<less

I am Kujouin Reiko, a poor lady living without my parents. My Grandmother, who died 2 months ago was a self-indulgent Ojou-sama, who actually has no ability to look after herself. My Father left the infant me after having led the Kujouin family to ruin, and is still missing. It was my Grandmother's maid, Fuki-san, who brought me up. Thanks to Fuki-san, I was able to acquire the ability to look after myself. Meanwhile, my Grandmother, whose pride was tall enough to tower over Mt. Everest, instilled in me disciplines that the daughter of the Kujouin family ought to have. She sat up a piano in our modest rented house and gave me strict guidance.... more>> She did the same for dance, manners, and language too. My Grandmother had been studying piano in Europe for a long time.

I decided to enroll in the high school of the prestigious Meisei Private Academy, which has a special scholarship system, but was tackled from behind on the day of the entrance ceremony, and was tackled by Sakurada Yuria, who called me, "Villainess young lady" apparently believes that this world is that of an Otome Game. She makes sure I stay away from her childhood friends (whom she called, 'capture targets'), and makes great effort to stick the heroine, Yuuki Miu, and the capture target, Takanashi Ryou, together.

I don't have the time to be bothered about that though, because of the state of poverty I am in. Meanwhile, it turns out that the house where our maid, Fuki-san, finds retirement is the house of the very same Takanashi Ryou, the capture target. Fuki-san was apparently the great-grandmother of Takanashi Ryou. He accuses me of pushing Fuki-san around but I just want to see her again. At such a time, I lose my home to a landslide. Do your best, dear Me! Don't give up, dear Me! <<less

Richard, a middle aged warrior has returned to his hometown after being discharged from his duties as a frontier guard. He is currently searching for employment.... more>>

He has started living with his younger sister, Stella, who graduated from the prestigious Magic Academy. However, something seems amiss with her.

Despite her intelligence and refined appearance, Stella, who grew up in a humble background, used to harbor a dislike for her older brother, Richard. But now, she has become unusually docile and clingy.

It turns out that Stella’s body is being possessed by Lady Geraldine, the Duke’s daughter, who is taking a short “vacation” before her wedding?!

Richard sees an opportunity to make a positive impression on Lady Geraldine and potentially secure a position in the Holy City.

With this goal in mind, he sets about caring for both Lady Geraldine and her sister’s familiar, Belle. <<less

I possessed someone, an extra, in a depraved adult BL novel and met the young obsessive male lead (top). ... more>>

After being bullied by the bottom for years, he turned to a darker path in his adulthood and became the crown prince, indulging in imprisonment, obsession and all sorts of heinous adult past-times.

Hmm… Then, if the bottom never bullied the top, it would have a happy ending, right? <<less

Emi Kobayashi, an ordinary girl who loves Otome games, wakes up and finds herself as Remilia, the villainess of the Otome game app「The Star Maiden And The Knight of Salvation.」Emi scrambles to avert the destruction of the world and her own downfall!... more>>

… In spite of her efforts, the heroine「The Star Maiden,」who is also a reincarnated person, strike at her, and Emi was accused of trying to kill the Star Maiden in addition to breaking the engagement. Instead of Emi, who lost consciousness due to the shock,「Remilia」who was watching over her from inside, wakes up and takes revenge on the Star Maiden and her former fiancee prince who hurt the lovely「Emi.」 <<less

A child born with the fate of the curse.
Three lives ended and the fourth life began.... more>>

In the first, she was beaten to death by strangers.
In the second, she died in a foreign land while running away with a weak body.
In the third, she lost her footing in the mountains and died.
In the fourth, she thought she would be loved…!

“You… You really left me behind! In the castle where the Dragon of Judgement lives!”

Fate came suddenly one day.

“What… Is this?”
“Master, this is a human baby.”
“So why is this here?”

Can I live a long, beloved life? <<less

The genius pharmacist transmigrated into a pitiful farm girl’s body. Ignored by her own father, abused by her stepmother, and bullied by her stepbrothers. Her “twin” brother was given to distant relative and she went as the “extra” to live under someone else’s roof.... more>>

Luckily, she possessed incredible apothecary skills. Collecting herbs, plowing herb fields, formulating medicines and treating the ills, she refused to live an ordinary life as she slowly uncovered the truth of her real identify.

Inadvertently, she saved a dashing man who was in reality a big, bad wolf hiding under the skin of an innocent little puppy. He pulled out all his tricks: I have no other means to return your favor of saving my life. How about I repay you by marrying you? <<less

I confess. I couldn't do it while sober so I had taken a shot of liquid courage.... more>>

“I like you.”

“Why?”

“I just like everything about you.”

“... I don't understand.”

Something's strange. His voice is deeper, his height slightly different, and his physique even more so. In fact, after a closer look, even his hair colour, which reflects the moonlight, is different ⁠— this is crazy. It’s someone else, and is none other than Duke Cabel Willard who's known as the 'Grim Reaper' of the battlefields!

“Cabel.”

“... Excuse me?”

“From now on, don't refer to me using strange titles. Call me by name instead.”

The corners of his lips, which were always frozen stiff, curve into a smile. It seems like he would immediately kill me if the truth of my false confession was brought to light. <<less

In a zombie apocalypse world, Earth has become a place inhabited by people with twisted heart. In a dog eats dog world, she struggles to survive while witnessing the death of her loved ones until she meets her own gruesome demise.... more>>

Then, she is back, back to the beginning of the end. She grabs that chance. Meet a god, kill a god; Meet Buddha, kill Buddha! Regardless of which methods, she will use everything in order to protect her loved ones!

He is gentle like jade, just like his name. His skills are obviously extraordinary, enough to cause the worship of many and earn the loyalty of numerous metahumans. He roamed the lands leading an army with a might that shook the earth.

In her previous life, they had never intersected with each other. Yet, in this life, they kept intertwining with each other, was their encounter predestined?

No! As Bai Ling said, their relationship is perhaps simply an ill-fated one! <<less

The engagement of the younger sister of Viscount Ragulen, Lucia, was suddenly dissolved by Count Gourman. The reason seemed to be her dowry.... more>>

But, when she thought about it, it was better to support her brother, Alves, and work hard to rebuild her territory than to marry the arrogant count.
Rather, the annulment was the best thing that could have happened to her!

It was a start to days full of happiness.

However, Lucia received an invitation for Gorman’s wedding from the countess. She knew it was to insult her.
Nevertheless, due to her family stature, she was obliged to attend. But alas! Her brother was too busy to go with her.

When her brother and sister were at a loss, her brother’s friend, Phil, offered to accompany her. <<less

Since I wasn't a saint, I decided to become a cook at the royal palace!... more>>

"I summoned a Holy Maiden! Not a pig!!"
What awaited her in this New World, where she was summoned, was a series of unexpected situations.
"I'm sorry? Who are you? Why are you yelling at me and telling me what to do?"

On top of that, the rice served here was tasteless and unpalatable.
"I love to eat and cook" Rina said "I'll do it myself. Show me where's the kitchen!"

The meals Rina's prepared captivated the hearts and stomachs everyone, even the King and the Princes.
They can't resist Rina's cooking and her innocent personality.

"If you want a good meal, I'll take care of it!"
Rina begins to enjoy the "slow life" of the other world, with her heart pounding for the beautiful King and the Princes.
"I'm not a professional cook, so there's no need of critics" <<less