Ruan Qing picked up a man from ancient times.... more>>

The man said, "I've been working for many years and earned tens of thousands of gold taels and boxes of gems.

Ruan Qing asked, "Where is it?"

The man replied, "... in ancient times."

Snippet of daily interaction:

Twenty-seven looked over.

In the video, a tall, thin, young man was wearing a mask. He ducked his head to get out of the car, and then he looked up. Only half of his long hair was tied back, and the other half was hanging loose. The movement of lowering his head and then raising it, along with his walking motion, and the slow playback caused his flowing hair to slowly fall off his shoulders and float down his back.

This made his face look all the more delicate. However, the lower half of his face was hidden by the mask.

According to Twenty-seven's understanding, the purpose of this video was just to watch the young man flip his hair.

The young man was very much like those dandies in another time and place that put on makeup. When they saw a proper young lady on the street, they would flirtatiously push their hair behind their shoulders with their fan before going over to tease the lady.

It was indecently flamboyant!

Twenty-seven looked down on those types of men, but reality told him that some women enjoyed those types.

He raised his eyelids and looked from the phone screen to Ruan Qing's face.

Sure enough, Ruan Qing was weak to that sort of behavior.

Her eyes were narrowed, and her smile was silly. She was like a love-struck fool as she stared at the looped playback on the screen. She sighed and said, "Ah, how can he look so good?!"

Twenty-seven: "..."

Twenty-seven didn't say anything and diligently continued cooking.

After they finished eating, he washed the dishes and tidied up the kitchen. Ruan Qing was sitting on the sofa and swiping her phone.

After swiping her phone for a bit, she suddenly heard Twenty-seven ask, "Like this?"

Ruan Qing turned her head. Twenty-seven had his hands in his pockets and seemed uncomfortable. Half of his long hair was tied up in a high ponytail while the rest was draped over his shoulders.

His attractiveness and figure wasn't any worse than the guy that had uploaded the earlier video.

Wait, that was wrong. Ruan Qing had seen the guy in the video without his mask. Based on her aesthetics, Twenty-seven would totally beat him in attractiveness!

At this moment, Ruan Qing even felt a greedy desire. If this man from ancient times couldn't resolve the issue of getting an identity card, she wouldn't mind if he stayed with her and cooked her meals and cleaned her apartment in lieu of getting a job.

However, these selfish ideas were definitely not okay. She was just thinking about it.

If Twenty-seven didn't get an identity recognized by the government, he would have to rely on her for many things. He might even be at risk of being exploited by her. That was too unfair to him.

Ruan Qing continued worrying over how to solve the issue of giving Twenty-seven an identity.

Attempt #3 at finding a job:

Twenty-seven had broken away from his original world and the control of the Palace of Hell. He had originally wanted to live out his life as an ordinary person.

However, a yuan could stump a hero. If he wanted to stop financially relying on Ruan Qing, he had to figure out a way to earn money. However, without an identity, he couldn't earn money through legal channels.

After much deliberation, he decided that his only option was to return to his old profession.

Twenty-seven continued his stroll.

His hard work paid off. He met another quarreling group. It was two men and one woman.

Twenty-seven observed them for a while to understand what was going on. Their quarrel was about the woman. The two men were her husband and ex-husband. That was kind of interesting.

The two men fought until their heads were bleeding. In the end, they were pulled apart, and the husband left with his wife.

The ex-husband harshly said, "I'll rip off your head the next time I see you!"

The ex-husband took out a tissue and wiped the blood on his face while cursing back as he left the scene.

The spectators dispersed once the excitement was over.

Twenty-seven surreptitiously followed the ex-husband and called out to stop the ex-husband when they got to a parking lot.

He had observed earlier that the ex-husband had a beer belly and was wearing a big gold chain necklace and beaded bracelets. He was definitely a hundred times richer than the hawker couple from before.

"How can you easily let go of your hatred? He stole your wife." The former gold-medal showed off his imposing aura as he approached the gold chain necklace ex-husband. "For 10,000 yuan, no bargaining, I'll bring you his head tonight."

Don't quote a price that was too cheap to rich people. Otherwise, they would think he was a third-rate killer that was scraping to make a living.

The gold chain necklace ex-husband was still holding a bloody tissue. He speechlessly stared at the gold-medal assassin.

People that would commit crimes of passion would sometimes have additional requests that were quite strange. Twenty-seven had taken on those orders before.

Twenty-seven thought it over and said, "If you want to make him a eunuch, that'll cost an additional 2,000 yuan."

The ex-husband: "..."

"You're crazy!" The ex-husband dropped the tissue and beelined to his car. Everyone was afraid of lunatics. After all, if a lunatic committed a crime, he wouldn't be punished by the law.

Twenty-seven watched as his potential big customer nervously bolted into his car, immediately locked his car door, stepped on the gas pedal, and disappeared from the parking garage in an instant.

Twenty-seven was a bit depressed. As an assassin, he wasn't good at promoting his service.

People in his line of business had specialized duties. He was only responsible for killing people. Other people were responsible for the administrative matters in the Palace of Hell. Moreover, their reputation preceded them, and most of their customers came to them with gold and silver.

In the past, Twenty-seven was sure that he would be able to give a good life after leaving the Palace of Hell. But now, he suddenly wasn't so sure. It was so hard to make money!

If Ruan Qing knew about his situation, she could explain his problem using modern concepts. People thought they were amazing when they had a platform to rely on. It was only when they left the platform that they would realize they were nothing. <<less

Hiding away from the world, artist Eun-seok, who paints like a recluse, suddenly finds himself transported back ten years at the very moment when his... more>> wife and daughter had yet to meet their tragic end. <<less

A spinoff of Kono Suba featuring Dust as the primary protagonist, taking place around volumes 1-4 of the main series.... more>>

“No money, no women!” The (self-proclaimed) carry of Axel, the delinquent Dust, is suffering from a chronic case of empty-wallet. Whilst the newbie adventurer Kazuma continues to steadily make a name for himself –, Dust is busy setting people up in scams, selling stolen products, ripping off noble ladies, and the like. ‘Let’s make some money today too!’ Whilst he was doing so, he was told an ominous prophecy by the great devil Vanir: “Thou hast a interesting future ahead.” <<less

Kotaro Kondo, who suddenly died, was transported to another world.... more>>

The heroes and demon lords have long since disappeared, and humans and monsters have finally begun to build a town on the frontier in an effort to coexist, and Kotaro, a rare person from another world, is also thrown into the frontier town.

The story is about him meeting a monster called Arachne at the adventurer's guild and starting a business while living as a pimp. <<less

For me, it was just a normal thing. But they trusted me deeply.... more>>

After being reincarnated, I found myself in a school life surrounded by nobles. I was born into a wealthy and arrogant noble family, but I tried to behave as a modern person, treating everyone kindly regardless of their social status. I didn't let the class difference bother me.

Amidst this school life, Luna, a noble young lady, took a liking to me. She was usually quiet and didn't open up to anyone, but she was different with me. She would have meals with me and even go on dates, albeit shyly.

"I have no intention of spending time with anyone other than you."

In this school life, I also became close to other noble girls and maids. They were all graceful, refined, and would occasionally act sweetly towards me.

As my relationships with these lovely ladies deepened, a heartwarming school romantic comedy began to unfold! <<less

Lin Qiao, a wealthy heiress who only knows how to enjoy life, decides to participate in a transformation challenge to gain the inheritance rights in her family. In an unexpected turn of events, she becomes part of the "Interstellar Memory: A Sweet Transformation" game, leading her to a parallel time and space in the 1960s. Here, she learns about the spirit of struggle in a difficult era.... more>>

In the 1960s, Lin Qiao faces three game character options:

A third-generation poor farmer, a righteous and upright rural girl — cultivating the land in the vast countryside and becoming a model worker of the times.

A factory worker laboring on the production line — embodying the spirit of working tirelessly and fearlessly, always at the frontline of production.

The unmarried fiancé of a tall, strong, and handsome military officer — becoming a pair of revolutionary comrades-in-arms who are envied by all during these difficult times.

Without hesitation, Lin Qiao chooses to embark on a romantic love affair with the handsome military officer.

As her character is generated, Lin Qiao endures countless hardships to find the military camp. Clad in patched clothes, holding a bundle, she stands outside the camp shivering in the biting cold. The camp is in a remote border, surrounded by wilderness, appearing desolate.

Her military officer fiancé comes out, tall and imposing, with rugged, dark skin, and sharp, knife-like eyes. Lin Qiao, feeling helpless and tearful, asks, "Can I start a new game?" <<less

It had been days of misery. Living a life where she could not die. Rhett, who had been living in the slums, found herself at the cusp of being sold off to a pe*verted noble.... more>>

“H-help me…!”

Her first attempt at rebellion had been easily thwarted and just when she thought that this was how she would die.

“You’re safe now.”

She was saved by a man she had never seen before. And she was granted a fantastical life. When she learned of her parents, whom she had initially thought never existed, she regained her real name, Irina. As she stayed with the kind people of the Winfried House, Irina healed her wounds that she had been suffering from and grew little by little.

“Miss Irina. Be happy here.”

The man who had saved her, Duke Rogan Winfried. Irina had fallen in love with him as though it was only natural.

But she wondered why? Why did she feel a little empty inside though they shared the same feelings? Why did it seem like he was suffering?

‘You said that you wanted me to be happy.’

I wish for the same. <<less

[Ascending the National Fortune: I Bring Technology from the Future]
As the times change, the Dragon Kingdom finds itself at the cusp of a new era of prosperity.... more>>

The protagonist acquires the ability to communicate with the future.

In this future, people have already solved all energy and resource problems, reaching a highly advanced technological level. Even an ordinary individual from that time possessed far more resources than the so-called modern magnates.

However, by then, their home planet had been destroyed in a global catastrophe.

The footprints of the people from the future had already spanned the entire Milky Way galaxy.

These future individuals place great value on tradition, and they are highly interested in relics from their home planet.

The protagonist trades countless resources for modern craftworks such as helium, chromium, zirconium, cobalt, nickel, and more.

They exchange for items like chips, high-end integrated circuits, silicon for aerospace engines, lithography machines, advanced CNC machine tools, super submarines, aerospace planes, controllable nuclear fusion, and a satellite network with tens of thousands of satellites.

..

Note: This novel and its characters are entirely fictional. Any resemblance to real events or persons is purely coincidental, and imitation is strongly discouraged. <<less

If I gracefully accept the fate that will happen, my heart will definitely feel at ease.... more>>

Until I fall in love with you on that day. <<less

Short story of a boy named Teruo, who got suspended from school and his mother. A small dark story, of divorce, school and family.

“Kukuku, I’m looking forward The moment when that pretty face is stained with tears.”... more>>

A slightly twisted boy with a penchant for evil finds a lone silver-haired girl in his class who is hated by everyone, and believes that he can harass her without getting disturbed.

Then, before he knew it, the relationship continued through middle school and high school.

This is the story of why he was confessed to by her. <<less

In the capital city of Elden, within the lawless kingdom of Sunland, there exists an underground space sealed by the massive bones of a dragon... more>> known as Legasios No In. These bones act as a 'lid,' trapping creatures from other dimensions, commonly referred to as 'Freaks.' A group daringly ventures into this perilous underground realm in search of treasure. They are Clan ZOO, led by the beautiful yet unreliable Mariarose, who aims to acquire treasures in perfect (or perhaps not-so-perfect?) form—although things don't always go as planned! In the face of any battle, destiny, or betrayal, it is their presence that gives them the strength to keep living. This is the ultimate tale of Maria, the gentle 'invader (cracker),' and their companions. <<less

A young man, who was forced to live an unloved life by parents who considered being part of the former aristocracy to be supreme, is reborn.... more>>

However, the place he is reborn into is none other than an active noble family.

As he trembles in fear of his parents, he reluctantly undergoes training and unexpectedly becomes the first person ever to possess four magic cores.

"Huh? Actually, maybe my parents are good people?"

Determined to cherish his family and subjects who need him, he makes a decision.

This is the tale of a young man who makes a contract with mythical-level monsters and unleashes his unmatched power for the sake of his family and subjects. <<less

This story is fiction. The characters, ideas, and events in the work are unrelated to reality.... more>>

Some games require agreeing to this statement in order to play.

Even if it's not necessary for the game, the game typically begins with a similar disclaimer guiding the player through the precautions.

Although the advantage of a game is the 'immersion' that no other medium can match, starting with such a statement disrupts the immersion from the beginning despite everyone knowing the work is fiction.

There is no mandatory need to include such a disclaimer, so why do it?

It is likely to emphasize a fact that everyone should always remember.

[The purpose of fiction is not to dictate beliefs existing in reality.]

This message is for the developer themselves.

[Nothing in fiction can replace reality.]

This message is for the players who will share the journey of the work's story.

So.

Do you agree?

**

The man with tattered clothes and an old sword said, "So, I *can* kill."

He did not have any particularly memorable appearance.

He was likely not a well-known person, at least, not to the mercenary he was killing.

The important fact was that the man who had been stabbed by the worn-out sword was now dying in front of him.

"Ugh..."

When the man pulled the sword out of the mercenary, the mercenary's legs gave way, and he fell to his knees. He no longer had the strength to resist.

He wanted to raise his arm to swing his sword, but he didn't have the strength to do so. He gritted his teeth and wanted to cast a spell, but he lacked the focus to do so.

"Why... you... how?"

Thus, the mercenary chose to give up on resisting and opened his mouth to speak.

Why had the man suddenly attacked him? He had only seen him collapse and moved him to a nearby cave.

What kind of person, what kind of thoughts had led him to do this as soon as he woke up?

The mercenary was so curious that he asked the question.

"How fascinating."

The man stroked his chin as he stared at the dying mercenary.

The sight of the man in his worn-out clothes pondering was somewhat terrifying.

Soon, as if he had reached a conclusion, the man broke his silence.

"I never knew I could attack an NPC. Is that how the game is made?"

"...What?"

The mercenary couldn't understand the man's words.

NPC, not knowing an attack would work, game. He couldn't make sense of any of the words the man said.

Having spent his whole life living as a mercenary according to his "setting," he could never understand what the man was saying.

'No, you must respond properly. Properly—'

But he couldn't continue his next words or even think about the meaning of his response, and the mercenary's consciousness began to fade.

A killing driven by nothing but curiosity, with no reason.

That was the first death experienced by NPC Aiden Oliver. <<less

At the school attended by Hinata Kawai, there's a girl who excels in academics, is athletically gifted, and is the epitome of elegance.... more>>

Her name is Sayo Koga. With long, beautiful blonde hair and a slender figure, she's popular among both boys and girls. Though I've known of her since our freshman year, we never spoke since we were in different classes. However, fate put us in the same class during our sophomore year.

I thought she was reserved, but upon talking to her, she's anything but shy…. <<less

Su Yan is a cake shop owner with a cute and harmless appearance. Others praise her for her gentle personality, understanding nature, and her exquisite cake decorating skills. One day, due to an accident, she transmigrated into the role of Su Yanting, a supporting character in a period drama.... more>>

Su Yanting is a stunning village beauty. Her parents have arranged a good marriage for her with Zeng Yunjun, a promising military officer from a neighboring village. However, on the day of her wedding, she caused a scene, leading Zeng Yunjun to marry her younger sister, Su Yuting, who is the reincarnated female lead.

Zeng Yunjun's decision to marry Su Yuting instead of Su Yanting infuriates her. Consumed by jealousy, she starts causing trouble and meddles in the relationship between Zeng Yunjun and Su Yuting. However, the more she interferes, the stronger the bond between the male and female leads becomes. Su Yanting becomes nothing more than a cannon fodder and stepping stone for the main characters' relationship development, ultimately meeting a tragic end.

Su Yan becomes Su Yanting, transforming from a docile and innocent girl into a seductive troublemaker. While the right thing to do would be to stay away from the main characters and lead her own happy life, she can't help but want to experience the allure of being a seductive troublemaker herself!

Admiring her fox-like beauty in the mirror, Su Yanting dresses up beautifully and accompanies Su Yuting to visit the male lead in the military area, not to win him back, but to disgust the male and female leads.

Su Yanting displays her charm in front of the male lead's comrades, causing everyone to think, "The male lead must be blind." Satisfied with herself, she intends to go back and wash away her seductive image. However, just because she flirted a little, she managed to capture the heart of a tough, iron-blooded man.

The male lead's superior approaches her and says, "Comrade Su, would you consider being in a relationship with me?"

Su Yanting: "…"

Looking at the towering figure of the man, she wants to refuse, but she is timid and is not a genuine troublemaker, so she can't bring herself to say no. She can't muster the courage to refuse outright for fear of his anger, so she reluctantly agrees to consider it, using delaying tactics to buy time.

Initially agreeing to consider a relationship, Su Yanting tries various methods to drive the man away, hoping he'll give up voluntarily. However, he refuses to give up. As Su Yanting becomes more and more enchanting, she inadvertently turns him into a notorious doting husband.

***

After Su Yuting is reborn, she successfully disrupts her elder sister's marriage, and unexpectedly becomes the one Zeng Yunjun, her sister's former husband, wants to marry.

She initially feels guilty, but her elder sister's behavior becomes increasingly outrageous, pushing her towards her former brother-in-law…

However:

"Su Yanting married someone else!"

"Brother-in-law unexpectedly regrets it!" <<less

I waited so long for the virtual reality game to come out, but I died before it did.... more>>

I know it’s the game I was playing…

“Hello, everyone! Thank you for the support!”

“Hey there! Today’s game is…”

[Crazy girl, you’re already inside the game.]

[Hurry up and break the tutorial lol]

Streamers started to gather. <<less

Lin Xuan has started over.... more>>

As a newborn, he became the weakest member of the family due to premature birth.

His eldest sister, Lin Rou, is a martial arts prodigy with supernatural strength, His second brother, Lin Wu, is a genius mechanic with exceptional intelligence. And his third sister, Lin Long, is a mysterious scholar who can listen to all voices.

But what about baby Lin Xuan? He is weak, helpless, and pitiful…

Fortunately, shortly after birth, he discovered that he possessed an evolutionary panel that allowed him to infinitely grow through gaining experience:

From [Nutritional Absorption] to the material-level [Absolute Devouring].

From [Tentative Steps] to transcending spacetime with [High-dimensional Travel].

From [Carbon-based Monkey] to immortal [Quantum Body].

…

The clash between flesh and machinery, and the old world intertwines with the present!

In this perilous world, Lin Xuan only wants to see where the limits of his evolution lie and enjoy the diverse scenery along the way. <<less

Chen Minhao found himself transmigrated to a parallel world in China, and he even became an idol trainee. By virtue of his efforts in mastering... more>> his IQ, EQ, and his looks as his weapons, he became a celebrity with a huge fan base step by step, and ultimately became a global superstar that conquered the both the fields of acting and singing. <<less

Winner of the 4th Kakuyom Web Novel Contest’s special award division in the romantic comedy category.... more>>

“This seat is empty, right? Can I sit here?”

Sasaki Kento, a third-year college student who is always studying alone, meets Ito Natsuki, a beautiful woman who appears in the seat next to him. — Then, with Natsuki’s presence, Kento’s life gradually begins to change colors.

“Have you thought about indirect kissing?” “Give me your contact information.” “I’d like to stay over this time.” “I want to be friends with Kento…..”

Natsuki continues to approach Kento, who is awkward with women for some reason. Slowly but surely, the gap between them narrows—this is the story of a young boy who is clumsy and reluctant to show his kindness, and a beautiful woman who discovers his hidden kindness. <<less

Whenever Xie Lan played the violin, Dou Sheng felt it sending out a signal called love. Unfortunately, separated by distance, the signal cut off one day without warning. That was until the other person crossed the oceans and landed by his side, becoming a part of his world, even holding his hand and interlocking their fingers.... more>>

At long last, he heard the signal again.

"Traditionally, the big cat has always been around; the second cat came afterwards. In order to show its acceptance and assert its status, the big cat would lick the fur of the second cat. It is an intrinsic part of its nature, even if the big cat doesn’t normally like licking other cats. The second cat is the exception." <<less

In a digital realm, Tang Yun met an unusual nighttime companion: someone claiming to have endured a severe fire during their childhood. The trauma left their respiratory system damaged, rendering them mute. Extensive burns marred their face, leading to deep-rooted insecurities. Every time they met in a hotel, this individual would wear a fox mask, shielding their appearance from the world.... more>>

While Tang Yun was naturally curious about what lay beneath, the face that had experienced so much pain, he respected his partner’s wishes and, in solidarity, wore a rabbit mask himself.

After all, Tang Yun was mostly intrigued by the stranger’s physique and skills, figuring he’d eventually tire of this mysterious liaison and move on.

One day, during a video conference, Tang Yun noticed something peculiar on the neck of a chatty client – a patch eerily similar to the one he’d placed on his silent companion the night before, hiding a ‘love bite’.

Featuring: Kuang Yanhe (A dignified CEO by day, and a secretive drama enthusiast playing a mute groom by night) x Tang Yun (A by-the-book lawyer during daylight, and a self-indulgent live-streamer after sunset).

Dive into the journey of two sophisticated individuals with flawed pasts, navigating adult romance. Both protagonists are imperfect, proceed with caution if this is not your preference. <<less

Yamase Fuyu, a typical office guy who was being worked to the bones at his game company, reunited with his ex-girlfriend Ito. The two went... more>> out drinking together to celebrate the good old times, but ended up in bed thereafter. Being a diligent guy, Fuyu wanted things to get back on track towards a proper and wholesome relationship, but he had reckoned without Ito, marking the start of two working adults fumbling their way through a kinky, romantic comedy. <<less

Song Jiaoer, who was raised as a skinny horse since she was a child, was reborn into the modern Su Ruan. She has only one... more>> goal, to work hard to be Shao Yan’s concubine. Shao Yan felt that the starlet he had just recruited had brain problems, and when he gave her the resources to film, she ran over crying and hugged his thigh. Su Ruan: “Hey, my husband, you are so cruel to let my concubine become an actor for people to enjoy!” The cold-faced and hard-hearted boss X <<less