‘We don’t need an incompetent White Mage.’ ... more>>

Lloyd, a White Mage, is one day expelled from the Hero’s Party. Having lost his job, Lloyd happens to join an S-rank party’s quest. At this moment, no one yet knows that the Hero’s Party will collapse, and Lloyd will rise to fame.

This is the story of an extraordinary support magic user, who believes himself to be ordinary, becoming an adventurer and unwittingly dominating.

A hugely popular expulsion fantasy from ‘Let’s Become a Novelist,’ now begins! <<less

Transmigrated to Neon, becoming a boy named Jaden Yuki. He thought he had merely transmigrated to a parallel world, coincidentally sharing a name with a certain protagonist.... more>>

Until that day, Yubel appeared in Jaden Yuki's life.

"Jaden, my beloved, I will forever protect you..."

...

Awakening the Supreme King, fusing with Yubel, and assembling an entirely new Dark Hero deck.

When a brand-new Jaden Yuki appeared in the dueling world, everything changed.

Jaden Yuki: In this life, I will no longer be a lonely hero, but a—

Ultimate 'Dark Hero' who will make the entire world tremble! <<less

Velares, the kingdom known as Eternal Spring. ... more>>

The arrogant King of Velares mocked the benevolent envoys sent by the Inakos Alliance, calling them barbarians and slaughtering them, all of which resulted in the start of a long war.

In order to continue on with the war, the King of Velares sold off his princesses to the barbarian chieftains of Razan like they were mere commodities.
All of the princesses sent to Razan’s land died tragic deaths.
And at last, it was Velares’ 9th princess, Daphne’s turn.

At that time, she thought she couldn’t escape the fate of marrying a man who had beat his wife to death.

“Who am I?”

Daphne snuck out of the castle and unexpectedly ran into the enemy commander, General Johannes Tenen.

“... Johannes Tenen.”
“D*mn. So you do know who I am…”

The young man who was known as the “blood mu*derer” actually ended up being gentle.
Daphne immediately fell for him and started sneaking out of the castle every night just to see him one more time before he had to leave for the battlefields.
Just that much was enough. She didn’t intend to ask for more.
Even that much seemed excessive already.

“Ah…”

The whole world was burning brightly.
Overwhelmed by the scene happening outside the castle, Daphne bursted into tears.
He wiped away her tears with his hand, before gripping her cheeks roughly.

“Don’t cry. This is because of you.”
“Johanness, I…”
“Princess of Velares. From now on, you will end up far more unhappy than you ever thought.”

Daphne couldn’t understand what went wrong, or where things started to go awry. <<less

As the heir of the Duke Chengguo, Ning Lang was a dazzling talent—peerless, brilliant, and the “white moonlight” in the emperor’s heart.... more>>

But during the imperial banquet, he was drugged by his illegitimate younger brother and ended up spending the night with the emperor. Later, he was pushed off a cliff and presumed dead, his body never found.

Just when he thought death was certain, he unexpectedly awakened a System 001 and recovered memories of his past life in the modern world.

System 001 tells him: this world is actually a novel, and he’s a minor white moonlight character between the villain emperor and the protagonist—with less than three chapters of screen time.

To survive and keep his chubby baby alive, Ning Lang must now aid a wise ruler and serve the people, collecting energy values.

Looking at the chubby little baby sucking on his fingers, completely unaware of anything, Ning Lang accepts his fate.

He must become strong—for his son!

—

Three years later, Ning Lang, now under the alias Lin Lang, returns and becomes the top scholar once again. He embarks on his mission to support the emperor’s governance—tearing apart villains, kicking corrupt ministers, and urging the emperor to attend court and review memorials every day.

The civil and military officials all pity him:

“The last official who dared to nag His Majesty into working… we don’t even know how tall the weeds on his grave are.”

“What a shame, Scholar Lin is such a fine young man…”

But contrary to expectations, the emperor grows more diligent each day, and Lin Lang becomes his favorite.

Officials:

“We must be doing something wrong—”

Later: “Wait… turns out the clown… was me.”

…………… <<less

A trophy. A tool for legitimizing bloodline.... more>>

To Fenrir, who succeeded in his rebellion, Princess Anaide held exactly that much value.

There was a time when they were lovers, but even that was nothing more than an act.

He despised Anaide, who was like a greenhouse flower.

Even if Anaide bore his child,

he was merely pleased to see her acting like a proper queen within the boundaries he'd set for her.

She would remain by his side forever as his wife.

He gazed at Anaide and thought to himself:

He would never love her. Not ever.

* * *

Anaide brushed away Fenrir's hand from her shoulder.

Slowly, but decisively.

"Your Majesty."

"..."

"Please let me go now."

And she added:

"I've given you the finest heir to protect the kingdom. My role as queen is finished." <<less

Emperor Su Chenghuai spent five years avenging the tragic death of his empress, Gu Luanqing.... more>>

Not only did those responsible for her demise meet horrible fates, but even the families of those who wronged her were wiped out completely.

In his second life, Emperor Su Chenghuai declared that anyone who dared to challenge him for the empress would not only be skinned alive, but he would also dig up their ancestors’ graves.

Gu Luanqing: …That’s intense.

Author has something to say:

Silly, indulgent fluff.

Please don’t rank this or fact-check it!

The male lead and second male lead are anything but normal!

Contains palace and household drama, full of logical gaps—just for fun! <<less

On their third dating anniversary, He Hongshen mustered the courage to propose to Lu Can Shuang. But she rushed away after receiving a call about her bái yuèguāng (white moonlight) returning to China, leaving without even giving a yes or no.... more>>

Seeing the messages that man had sent her, He Hongshen knew he’d lost.

Devastated, he immediately accepted his family’s arranged marriage. He began packing his belongings, selling his apartment, handing over work responsibilities, and erasing every trace of his existence before leaving without looking back.

Two years later, they reunited at a client-vendor meeting. Her pupils trembled when she saw him, crimson lips quivering as she clenched her fingers under the table, struggling to contain her emotions.

Interrupting the manager mid-sentence, she stared at the impassive He Hongshen and demanded: “Put him in charge of this project as my direct contact. I’ll sign the contract immediately!” <<less

So Yun-seo, who dreamed of traveling the world, blossomed as the youngest Yeong Chunhwa at the tender age of eight.... more>>

Known as "material for an empress,"

He lost his freedom, confined to a private residence for 10 years due to his father's greed.

Finally, in the year he comes of age, just two weeks before entering the palace,

So Yun-seo turns his back on the glory and duty of being a Yeong Chunhwa and escapes from home.

On his escape route, he meets a mysterious man and begins traveling with him.

A brief connection, just until they reach the port.

However, growing close happened in an instant.

Unlike his indifferent and cold appearance, the man was generous and kind.

"My lord seems to be a good superior."

"If you're traveling a long way, it's best not to easily trust those you meet on the road."

"Even you, my lord?"

"Well. Nothing can be guaranteed."

He couldn't stop his heart from gradually leaning toward him.

It was love.

Since he was a fugitive and would eventually have to leave, he had no choice but to suppress these feelings.

And so Yun-seo couldn't bring himself to ask why the man looked at him with those eyes.

If he were to find out,

"My lord, do you like me?"

This firm resolve and goal would likely waver and flip. <<less

In a busy and bustling city, history is soundlessly scattered throughout. Those legends that speak of rare treasures, lost in the flowing river of time. At this place, in this time, they are here-in an antique shop named “Ya She”... more>>

The novel’s story is about the Ya She antique shop’s owner who has a special ability to talk to antique items. Souls have slumbered in these items for millennia – and with the shop owner’s help, those with past regrets reconnect with humans, fulfill long-cherished wishes, and trust those who cannot trust themselves. As the stories unfold one by one, they illuminate the bond between this serene, mysterious shop owner and a kind-hearted male doctor over the years. <<less

Returning to the mid-summer of childhood, Xie Xuan was still the sixth girl of the Duke’s Mansion.... more>>

She silently smashed the jade pendant and decided to cancel her marriage with Han Jie.

But why did she end up marrying him after all the planning?

Han Jie turned into a prince, and she gradually became a queen from a princess.

The Changes from past life to present life were too great. <<less

In a world where survival depends on victory in an alien battlefield, warriors are assigned a crucial keyword that determines their fate.... more>>

With attributes that rapidly grow when aligned with their keyword, they gain superhuman abilities.

But if their persona collapses, they weaken. In this apocalyptic-like world, acting skills are paramount.

Acting is sustenance, glory, privilege, and life. Join the battle and discover the true meaning of bravery, cunning, righteousness, and more. <<less

Orphan Gu Yi was born with a birthmark over his left eye, labeled a total freak by society. Just as he was about to end it all in despair, a mysterious man saved him. That was the beginning of his working life—at a coffin shop.... more>>

The red-dressed goddess who jumped to her death, the spinning blonde doll, a car crash with no clear culprit, a handsome puppeteer, a dainty paper-doll girl—after every case wraps up, Gu Yi always ends up hearing—

"Why are you worrying about that nonsense again? If you don’t start cooking, I’m docking your pay!”

The coffin shop’s boss, Bo Si, is a total menace.

Wearing an apron, Gu Yi rubs his temples helplessly.

“Boss, do I even have any wages left to dock?”

Bo Si, calm and collected:

“Then I’ll have to take it out in—”

“Please swallow that word! I’m here to work, not sell my body!”

Capitalists… not a single decent one among them.

Bo Si:

“In that case, about next month’s wages—”

Gu Yi, switching gears in a flash:

“D-Daddy!” <<less

The eldest daughter of the Earl’s family, Cheryl Atley, is repeating the same time over and over again.... more>>

No matter how many times she repeats it, her fiancé, Franz Eldred, is only interested in her younger sister, and he never looks back at her. She dies on the day of her graduation from school, and she is back to square one.

Then, unable to find a way to end the loop, she is in despair for the fifth time when the third prince, Prince Camyu, appears, overturning the previous rules. She wants to end this loop, no matter what form it takes.

Will Sheryl’s wish come true this time? <<less

The Third Great Ninja War.... more>>

A monstrous genius from the Hidden Mist Village — Yoru of the Hozuki Clan — bursts onto the battlefield.

He defeats the Yellow Flash, slays Shisui the Teleporter, overpowers the Legendary Sannin, and utterly crushes Konoha!

"In terms of status, I’m the Clan Head of the Hozuki and Commander of the Mist ANBU. <<less

As the Guardian of the Romance World, Le Tian was upgraded from Cannon Fodder all the way to Supporting Male Lead roles.... more>>

The result was that in the first world, the mentality of the Male Partner collapsed and then several worlds fell apart. He became the street rat of the Alliance.

The System caught Le Tian and punished him in the next few small worlds.

In the future, the System will punish him for being a rich man with a great face, but Le Tian will have to help draw the red string of fate connecting the Female Lead and the richer Male Lead with a great face.

The System threatens: Can you do the task properly?

Le Tian: I can QAQ

After seeing the Male Lead, Le Tian: I can, I really can (*^▽^*)

System: ......I can't take this! <<less

Unexpectedly returning to the time before the apocalypse, Lin Qianhuan held a 680-million lottery win and began stockpiling water and food, vowing to protect her older brother who died a tragic death in her previous life so that she would leave no regrets.... more>>

But who would have thought that she would accidentally activate the Spirit Spring System? Within an inconspicuous jade bracelet lay an incredibly profound world!

With an Infinite Warehouse, a Marrow-Cleansing Spirit Spring, Fertile Fields, and extinct immortal herbs at her disposal, Lin Qianhuan killed zombies and extracted crystal cores—continuously unlocking the hidden functions of the Spirit Spring System and making a fortune.

But who is this man, so lazy that he can sleep in a zombie nest? How is it that after casually handing him a string of candied hawthorns, she just can’t shake him off?

Oh well, seeing that his supernatural power is formidable, she reluctantly decides to keep him on as her bodyguard!

‘Jiang Xing, be careful! Whose bodyguard sleeps in his master’s bed!’

&

The two Lin brothers were incredibly furious, thinking they had picked up a cheap and useful bodyguard—only to find that the bodyguard desired not just fine cuisine but had even set his sights on their precious little sister! <<less

Song Luan transmigrated into a book called “The Powerful Minister” and became the wife of the Male Lead. In the book, the original owner was... more>> snobbish, abandoned her son, and finally died in a fire. Song Luan, who had read the book, expressed a panic. Then, she prepared to be a new leaf and hug the male lead’s golden thigh. <<less

Who Killed the Hero?... more>>

The Hero defeated the Demon Lord. Simultaneously, he’s the only one who would not return.

Four years have passed since the Demon Lord’s defeat. The peaceful kingdom, in order to honor the departed Hero, embarks on a project to compile numerous great achievements in literature. While hearing tales of the Hero’s past and adventures from the former companions – Knight Leon, Priestess Maria, and Sage Solon – everyone avoids discussing the truth behind the Hero’s death.

“Why did the Hero die?”

Was it the Demon Lord who killed the Hero, or was it one of his companions? In this fantasy mystery where the actions and emotions of the kingdom and adventurers intertwine, the answer to this question remains elusive. <<less

Top idol Seo Yutae lost everything and committed su*cide due to a retaliatory false scandal fabricated by his agency. When he opened his eyes once again, he found himself possessing the body of Han Seungbeom, a face-genius high school student with suspicious abilities.... more>>

“While I’m taking revenge, I’ll take the top position in the idol industry as well.”

With a ruined past and unrelenting rage, his journey to destroy the entertainment industry begins.

The highly respected senior is coming in. Clear the way. <<less

When you began to regret, I regretted every moment I had loved you.... more>>

Elaine Aiola—the most noble and beloved lady in the kingdom.

On the cusp of adulthood, a stranger approaches her.

“Dominic Cheshire, my lady.”

A series of deliberate coincidences unfolds, leading her to believe in fate.

“I love you, Dominic. No one can deny my heart.”

“Then prove it.”

Determined to protect the love that had found her, she resolves to give up everything.

“I am carrying a child. Dominic’s child.”

Love preserved to the very end.

A beautiful beginning takes root.

She was happy.

Until the moment she heard the voice of the man she loved seeping from another woman’s chambers.

“Me? Love Elaine Aiola?”

A crooked tone cut through the silence.

The truth—one known to everyone but her—was finally laid bare.

“Don’t be ridiculous. There’s no way I could truly love that foolish Aiola girl.” <<less

Erdene, the heir to the belligerent Hirshstein Empire, the next owner of the throne, the iron-blooded princess. What awaited her, who had returned victorious from a long war, was the position of queen of the Kingdom of Vetor, a kingdom she had never held a grudge against.... more>>

“This cannot be! How can Your Majesty do this to Her Highness the Princess!”

Erdene, who had to accept everything that was changing without her being able to do anything about it, and a life that she had never thought would be her future.

And the king who came to meet her, Arkan, a king who hated 'violence’ and loved peace and reading.

The moment Erdene met him, she thought.

‘This man is not right for me.’

* * *

“All I had to do was say 'I’m sorry’, but you’re making it sound like a serious confession, that’s why.”

“This is ridiculous. So in the Empire, do you just hit someone and say ‘Oops, sorry?’ and move on?”

“It’s the other way around. Do you think our people are some kind of back-alley thugs?”

“Who said that?”

The woman with jet-black hair pulled back roughly frowned her white and fair face and said.

“If you hit us once, we’ll hit you back twice. That’s how we apologize, Your Majesty.”

Then, a man who looked as gentle as a large dog glared and slammed his fist on the table.

“What kind of apology is that! What country calls that an apology?”

“Our country.”

The woman sneered.

The man, who had been looking at her with an expression of disbelief, also burst out laughing and turned his head away.

Turning their backs on each other like sulky children, the two people, ironically, were thinking the same thing.

‘What the hell is this!’ <<less

If You Yusui had died completely, he would have been just an ordinary crown prince in the history books who failed to seize the throne, lying in a small grave with the terrible posthumous title given by his father, left to be gossiped about by future generations.... more>>

But he was reborn! And kept being reborn repeatedly.

In his first life, he failed in the power struggle and was sentenced to death by his own father, with the posthumous title “Crown Prince Li”.

(TL: “Li 厉” meaning difficult to endure, terrible, or aggravating)

In his second life, he was diligent and cautious, but eventually died from serious illness.

In his third life, he bided his time and gathered talented people, but was ultimately executed by his third imperial brother’s army, without even leaving a complete corpse.

….

In his fifteenth life, he was extremely careful and only sought to survive, but was sent to pacify refugees and ended up hacked to death.

In his sixteenth life, the deposed crown prince opened his eyes and thought: “I’m tired. Whoever makes me unhappy, I’ll make them even more unhappy. To hell with respecting the worthy and being gentle and kind.”

So upon opening his eyes, You Yusui’s first action was to arrange for the most expensive nanmu wood coffin for himself, and then proceeded to act recklessly.

He insulted the emperor’s favorite concubine, punished his younger brother, beat officials, and repeatedly pushed his father’s boundaries.

Looking at the crying court and harem, You Yusui sat on his palanquin with a long-stemmed pipe and chuckled. “A person should do things befitting their posthumous title.”

You Yusui thought that with his defiant and troublesome behavior, his father would immediately depose him and offer him a cup of poison. Instead, he became his father’s most beloved son.

You Yusui: “My father probably has some issues.”

And those officials who hadn’t yet adjusted to the crown prince’s change from gentle and kind to troublesome: “The crown prince has probably gone mad.” <<less

Qingli was chosen by the Heavenly Path to rewrite the scripts for those suffering female supporting characters in the vast world!... more>>

[Scenario 1] : When Qingli transmigrates into a shrewish original wife, her husband, who has been missing for half a year and has returned with another woman, says with guilt, “I’ve tarnished her reputation, so I can only marry her.” Qingli: “Do you remember the vow you made when you proposed? If you wrong me, you would be cut off from descendants. I’ve decided to help you fulfill that vow.” Husband: ???

[Scenario 2] : When Qingli transmigrates into an adopted daughter-in-law who was saved by the family, her fiancé, upon meeting her for the first time, disdainfully says, “Where did this bumpkin come from? Stay away from me!” Qingli picks up a National Defense University acceptance letter: “Don’t bother me, I’m busy!” Fiancé: ??? Later, he regrets it. When he tries to forcibly take her back, the country issues a warning: “Do not disturb the national treasure scholar!”

[Scenario 3] : When Qingli becomes a princess abandoned in the cold palace to fend for herself. Main characters: “It’s a great honor to have the Fifth Princess marry in her place!” Qingli uses her superb strategic skills to transform into the national master: “Do you still want me to marry in her place?” Main characters: “……”

[Scenario 4] : A marriage constrained by moral blackmail. When Qingli transmigrates into an unfortunate wife who married as repayment for a “life-saving favor.” Ex-husband: “My younger brother has the talent of a top scholar. Sooner or later, I will come back and make you pay!” Qingli: “Just in time, I’m also skilled at nurturing top scholars.” Ex-husband: ??? Later, the ex-husband can only watch as Qingli’s students overshadow his younger brother!

[Scenario 5] : The original wife who gives way to the concubine.

[Scenario 6] : After a sweet ending, the female supporting character is reborn.

[Scenario 7] : The daughter of the female supporting character.

[Scenario 8] : The rejected daughter.

[Scenario 9] : The evil stepmother no longer wants to be one—bringing the child to find a new stepfather.

[Scenario 10] : The leader of the second-generation era—As an elder sister, I hope my parents live well and fight for their choices until they are in their seventies or eighties.

[Scenario 11] : The childless family, and when the man grows old and wants a child—just think about it.

[Scenario 12] : After being battered and bruised, I realize I’m the true white moonlight!

[Scenario 13] : When Qingli becomes the envious villainous niece in a beloved troupe story. <<less

A beautiful, strong, and tragic junior brother oppressed by the protagonist's halo and cheats × an overpowered senior brother... more>>

Lin Ji died in a spectacular self-destruction, under the gaze of thousands, splattering blood on others.

Upon opening his eyes, he finds himself back at the beginning of the story, suddenly realizing that he is merely a malicious supporting character in a storybook meant for others' amusement.

The character description in the storybook says: A perennial second place, suppressed by the protagonist's halo, no matter how hard he tries, he can never surpass the protagonist. No matter how much he schemes, his plans are always one step behind, ultimately dying without a burial place.

Knowing the truth, Lin Ji gives up: In the past, at least there was some hope in striving, but knowing he's doomed to die, why bother?

Ten years ago, before he joined the immortal sect, Lin Ji, carrying a bundle, decided to bypass the so-called Immortal Sect Recruitment Conference, but was still stopped: "Fellow immortal, seeing your extraordinary talent and unique bones, why not cultivate immortality with me..."

Lin Ji: "Thanks, but don't block my way."

Can any talent be more extraordinary than that guy's?

Just as he was about to leave, a young man with a sword, looking all smug, pointed at him and said, "You, yes, you."

Lin Ji: "?"

Turning around, it was the face he loathed the most in this life.

————

An orphan with a mixed spiritual root, a cultivation waste, who unexpectedly shines one day, becoming the praised underdog in the cultivation world, the overpowered Dragon.

Lu Xiaobai, with a punchable pretty face, looks at everyone with sparkling eyes, accompanied by a compassionate Buddha-like expression, always showing pity. Lin Ji feels a toothache just seeing him.

Yet, the ties with this person are impossible to sever or untangle.

As years passed, Lin Ji finally had to admit he couldn't suppress the so-called protagonist's halo.

He also figured it out: if he can't dominate here, he'll dominate elsewhere.

————

Later, the final big boss claimed to be the nemesis of the overpowered Dragon, to which Lu Xiaobai disdainfully replied, "You?"

"Do you know what a nemesis is?"

"A nemesis is someone who completely counters you in both strength and spirit."

"And you, you can't even stir my mind."

PS: A counter-trope story, 1v1, younger top, both strong, happy ending

The beautiful, strong, and tragic junior brother is the top, the overpowered Dragon senior brother is the bottom.

In terms of strength, the bottom is max level, because he's the male lead of a feel-good novel, but in the Green River territory, the male lead must be the top! <<less

――I think I've been reincarnated.... more>>

That might be the best way to describe my current situation.

I thought I died after being hit by a car, but when I came to, I was a baby. And it was in another world.

I didn't meet any gods, so it doesn't feel natural, but I've considered myself lucky to get a second chance at life. I have some regrets from my previous life, but starting over from childhood is an enticing prospect.

If there's a problem, it's this: after seven years of living this new life, I realized that I had become a character from a manga I once read in my previous life. And not just any character—the protagonist, Brave. There's another thing too. It might be a source of hope, so I'll hold off on labelling it a problem for now.

Hahaha... defeating the Demon King... if I could leverage my hero specs, it would be a piece of cake... but there is no way that's going to happen. Phew—this isn't good...

What’s bad about it... is that this manga follows the classic trope of a hero and his companions defeating the Demon King, who is trying to invade the world. Since it's a typical shounen manga, the power of bonds and friendship is emphasized, and the story isn’t very dark. On the contrary, the protagonist often powers up through the encouragement of friends, which is a big concern for me.

...Can I power up through the encouragement of friends?

This was my sincere question.

In my previous life, no matter how much my classmates cheered for me during sports day, I always needed to improve my rank.

This means that the power of friendship, which should enhance my innate abilities, is something I inherently lack. And without the friendship buff, I’d be significantly weaker.

...The world is doomed.

――I can’t just do nothing while the world falls apart, especially since I’ve been reincarnated as the protagonist. I’m doing my best with daily training, thinking that even a surprise attack or anything could work. It might be futile, but there’s another concern.

Because of too much training, I’ve entirely ignored Alicia, the heroine who is supposed to be my first companion in this typical story.

I haven't talked to her much at all, and the reason is the other issue I mentioned earlier—the mysterious boy.

I haven’t spoken much with him either, so I don't know much about him (I don't even know his name), but I can tell he's another reincarnation like me. He’s been dropping lines from our previous life and flaunting his knowledge, which made it obvious. Me? I'm a loner and don’t talk much with the villagers.

So, he shouldn’t know that I'm also a reincarnator.

Can reincarnators help each other out?

If he were my ally, even if I’m not confident in my role as the protagonist, I might manage if I have a fellow reincarnator by my side! That’s what I initially thought...

But he’s just ignoring me...

He hates me.

Instead of helping each other, he’s been cosying up to Alicia and has somehow secured the childhood friend position. Seriously? Alicia is still just a kid at this point! It’s honestly creepy...

Is this another issue? Yeah, it is.

I have the issue of having my protagonist's role usurped. Alicia, one of the heroines, is more like a stranger than a childhood friend, which will mess up the story.

If the story collapses, I won’t be able to use my knowledge of the original plot. That means the protagonist might not be able to defeat the Demon King, but that's already irrelevant. The story was doomed from the moment I became the protagonist.

He probably wants to humiliate me, the protagonist (me). That’s why he’s been disrupting the original story from the start. If I had to title it, it would be something like, “I Reincarnated as a Mob Character and Took Over as the Protagonist to Defeat the Demon King ~ All the Heroines Followed Me Instead. The Protagonist? Let Him Try on His Own~”.

In my previous life, stories where the original protagonist loses and the reincarnation shines were popular. Maybe it’s going to be like that here, too.

I want to avoid a humiliation storyline. But it’s not all bad.

Because—this means he might defeat the Demon King for me without me having to do anything!

He might have the potential to humiliate me, but at the same time, he hopes to defeat the Demon King on his own.

So—I don’t hate him. Even though he’s spreading nasty rumours about me to the villagers, turning them against me, and making them treat me like a piece of tr*sh... somehow... I can barely tolerate it.

There’s only room for one protagonist. Let’s divide our roles. From now on, I’ll call him the true protagonist. If he aims to be the hero, I’ll step aside. I’ll head to some remote village and live a slow life. He can go ahead and defeat the Demon King or build a harem, whatever he likes.

Now that I’ve decided on my action, it’s back to training. Even if I don't end up fighting the Demon King, I need to use my manga knowledge to train... I might need to use it against the true protagonist instead...

I hope it doesn’t come to that. I don’t want to humiliate anyone or be humiliated. I want to live a safe life.

—Ten years later.

...The true protagonist is missing?

And because of that, the Demon King's army has made significant advances, turning the world into an apocalyptic wasteland...

—You’ve got to be kidding me... <<less