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.

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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.

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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

Transmigrating into a book + space + slapping + abusing s*umbags + educated youth going to the countryside + great efforts + the male and female protagonists never waste their energy on each other.... more>>

The female protagonist is strong in force, vindictive, and can go crazy at any time. The quality is unknown, the male protagonist is violent, and he is more violent when others are violent. The crazy people enjoy the world first. Yang Mumu opened her eyes and arrived in the 1970s.

Her dead mother and missing father left her broken at home, with her hypocritical second uncle, white lotus stepmother, and her green tea stepsister, and him (fiancé) who is a s*umbag.

They all want to eat her and make her family die. Then in a blink of an eye, she found that she seemed… <<less

Ding—... more>>

A voice brighter than the sound of the bell welcomes the guest.

“Welcome to Seona’s Restaurant!”

This place was both a window that connected people, and a resting place where those people could relax.

A story about the most ordinary place slowly turning into something special. <<less

“We’ll be entering a contract marriage?”... more>>

Melissa, an omega and an illegitimate child of the Rosewood County.

Her only family and the only one who was ever on her side—her mother—had passed away.

“…This is not the Count’s funeral hall.”

“I couldn’t be certain because your pheromones were too light, but it’s true. You’re an omega.”

At that point in her life, Melissa was about to become the wife of an old marquis. It was a sacrifice she had to make for the sake of her family.

However, Ian appeared in front of her and gave one final choice that she could make.

“The contract’s main stipulation is very simple. Give birth to an alpha who will become the household’s successor.”

The contract marriage that began as such was like a sweet, sweet melody.

Knowing that one’s life was about to be devoured, but nonetheless addicted to that sweetness—unable to escape. <<less

I’m a college student, and I got lost. Everyone here calls me Young Master Ji and advises me to accept my misfortune and move on.... more>>

Before I could even react, the daughter of the county magistrate—recently selected by an immortal sect—came to break off our engagement.

Heh, what an interesting beginning.

I started to understand this strange world and witnessed the prosperity of the immortal path and the flourishing dynasties beneath it, contrasted with starving masses and endless suffering.

These so-called cultivators feast on the people's resources, drain the spiritual veins of the land, and then ascend with a laugh. How are they any different from corrupt officials who embezzle and flee?

I really didn’t intend to get involved in this turmoil at first; I just secretly did what little I could.

Now, sitting atop the peaks of the mountains, gazing at the long sky and the collapse of the immortal path, Ji You feels deeply innocent. <<less

When An Yi Nong died at a young age, a system found him: Our goal is to trample over their hearts and bodies and make these s*umbags perish!
An Yi Nong: I refuse.... more>>

The first world: Modern day entertainment industry
System: Has the host obediently completed his mission?
No, he overcame all odds and became a successful singer. The s*umbag, the s*umbag's first love and the s*umbag's enemies are all wooing him. Till now, none of them have succeeded.
System: …

The second world: Paranormal ancient times
System: Has the host obediently completed his mission?
No, he took the imperial examinations and enacted policies to reduce poverty. He took over the s*umbag's storyline, leaving the s*umbag at a loss.
System: ….

The third world: Era Port City
System: Has the host obediently completed his mission?
No, he started two sock puppet accounts, both drawing comics. The two accounts are now in a love-hate relationship.
System: …..

The fourth world: Intergalactic Zerg race
System: Has the host obediently completed his mission?
No, he was in the middle of a survival broadcast when he awakened his powers as the 'Queen'. The high-level Zerg were tripping over themselves, desperately wanting to tear themselves to pieces to feed the new 'Queen'.
System: ……

The fifth world: Spiritual energy recovery
System: After overthrowing the boss, has the host obediently completed his mission?
No, he was pretending to be a cultivation newbie, striving to be a normal pet groomer in a world where cultivators were flying everywhere. <<less

On the day of the king's wedding, blessed by all, the late king's illegitimate son started a rebellion.... more>>

The king, who was to be her husband, fled, leaving Ines behind in the castle, and that once-great family fell into ruin. As she sensed the end was near, she was merely waiting for death.

“Here you are. I thought you might have run away.”

A deep voice, reminiscent of a deep cave, resonated in the room. It was a familiar voice, one that had once whispered kind words to her.

“Oh, was it difficult because of your leg?”

Carlos Ivan. Though he was the king's son, he was ignored and scorned by everyone due to his lowly mother. But now he had ascended to a position that no one could disregard.

“Please, end it quickly. For the sake of the old affection we once shared….”

“Oh, how unfortunate. I have no intention of ending it quickly.”

Carlos gently wiped the tears from her cheek.

“You will become my wife.”

The blood on his hand stained Ines's skin.

“Everything my brother had is now mine. Naturally, my sister-in-law should be mine too.”

It was a vulgar proposal. <<less

I possessed the wife of the Emperor, the mad villain of a tragic novel.... more>>

After a while, when the evil Emperor looks to be obsessed with the saint who appears, I will vanish as if I was never here at all. Because the moment the blind villain meets the Saint…

He won’t even remember that I exist!

I really did nothing.

I just stayed very quietly in order to not incur his wrath… <<less

A villainess who has returned, dreaming of revenge.... more>>

The only heir to the Kingdom of Lenirune, Prince Villish Numa.

Asterope Lunette, who was ‘almost’ his fiancée, ends up in an arranged marriage as if she were a gift to the Grand Duke of the North.

Thus began Asterope’s life as a villainess.

She seduced her husband, Kallieon Onyx, who threatened the heir’s position, and incited him to rebel. On the night the rebellion succeeded, she poisoned him.

However, what awaited her was the massacre of her family and her own execution by fire.

In a life magically given to her once more, she decides to strike back against the rebellion dreamed of by her hypocritical former lover.

This time, with the Grand Duke of the North,

The one she had killed herself,

Known as the ‘God of War.’ <<less

Gu Yan transmigrates into a book, becoming a top-tier rich second-generation villain.... more>>

However, this villain is the number one simp for the book’s leading female protagonist, Shen Wan’er.

As expected, he later becomes a tool for the main character to show off and slap faces, ultimately meeting a tragic end with his family ruined and his life in shambles.

Fortunately, he awakens the [Universal Pure Love System] , which allows him to earn points by performing acts of pure love.

To change his fate, Gu Yan makes a decisive choice to seek warmth and companionship with the book’s biggest villain—Leng Qingqiu.

………..

My name is Leng Qingqiu.

To find the mu*derer who killed my parents years ago, I deliberately blinded myself so that everyone would lower their guard around me.

Just as I was secretly accumulating power and capital according to my initial plan, a man walked into my world.

“Lengleng, Qingqing, Qiuqiu, which nickname do you prefer?”

I don’t like any of them. You’d better leave quickly!

“Why aren’t you saying anything? How about I call you my baby wife?”

Leng Qingqiu thinks to herself, this man is truly annoying!

(Stubborn pure love warrior + single female lead + true pure love + 1v1) <<less

A retired hero-turned-professor struggles relentlessly, even resorting to villainous acts, to ensure his students graduate and achieve S-rank.... more>>

The problem is, his students are incredibly shady, bordering on creepy.

Do you guys even want to graduate? <<less

“Please, let go. Don’t make me hate you any more than I already do.”... more>>

Adelaide had risked her life in exchange for playing the role of the Duchess, but she never had any intention of loving Klaus.

He was a Northern noble with an elegant facade, yet lacking in any true nobility. Dealing with such a Duke was always a source of embarrassment for Adelaide, who had lived her whole life as a noble lady.

They were merely using each other. So there was no way that this could be love, just something as insignificant as that.

“You mean something to me.”

The more she fell for him, the deeper she fell, everything became a mess. Like an uncontrollable fire.

“Do you have any value other than yourself?”

Klaus sharply rebuked her with his lips against her throat.

“I want everything from you, even your very breath. How is this not love?”

“You’re completely insane…”

In the worst possible way, you made me realize. The fact that all we have left between us is nothing but hatred. <<less

Aim for the Ultimate NTR Heroine!... more>>

“Whatever the case, I want to be a girl who gets NTR’d!”

A despicable villain who shattered countless couples in his previous life is reborn through TS reincarnation as the angelic beauty Netora Reiko. But this tr*shy girl has only one desire: to experience the ultimate netorare (NTR)!?

Reiko, a breathtakingly beautiful girl who also understands the male psyche, sets out to create her perfect NTR scenario. With calculated tactics, she seduces her childhood friend and even his best friends one after another!

This NTR-loving TS beauty is out to deceive everyone and mentally destroy her childhood friend in the process—

A wicked yet glorious romantic(?) comedy! <<less

In the country of Lavarta, mages are oppressed and seen as filthy beings. Leon is a talented but rather weak mage. Zechs is an orphan... more>> boy with great innate magical talent. Their meeting will change their lives as well as the world around them. <<less

After suffering all sorts of ab*se from my stepfather and mother, I was sold to an illegal guiding establishment due to my stepfather's debt as I turned twenty. ... more>>

I thought my life might improve when I was later transferred to the South Korean Esper Center, commonly known as the 'K Esper Center.' But even there, I wasn't treated as a human. I was nothing more than a tr*sh can, collecting all the negativity. My human dignity crumbled. Both physically and emotionally, I was a receptacle for their waste.

As I began to forget who I was, my name, age, and even whether I was human, I made a choice for myself for the first time. I felt myself sinking as the blood drained from my body.

Just before closing my eyes for the last time, through the cracked door, I caught the horrified gazes of those watching.

When I opened my eyes again, I found myself back in the evaluation room where I was previously labeled a D-class guide. But this time, the result was different. I wasn’t a D-class, but an immeasurable class capable of ruling over them.

It would have been great if the esper I was supposed to guide was the person who saved me… But he too was an esper from the K Esper Center.

Although Nabin tried to hide it, deep down he hoped he might encounter him—S-class Special Esper, Telekinetic Lee Hayan.

That was the name Mr. Kim had used to refer to the one who had saved his life. With white hair and a matching name, he was as pure as untouched, freshly fallen snow. The kindness he showed Nabin was equally pristine. <<less

Ah Bao has transmigrated! She’s become a princess of a fallen nation, who was killed as a disaster star right after birth.... more>>

【Father, the official from the Imperial Astronomy Bureau is an old charlatan who, together with Concubine Li, deceived you and will stab you in the heart on the day of the nation’s fall.】

The Tyrant Emperor immediately turned against the old official for his daughter, and Ah Bao was taken out of the Cold Palace.

【Sixth Prince, the chosen one, was manipulated by the transmigrated woman, going mad and smashing into walls for her, only to be used by her, dying alone and childless in misery.】

Sixth Prince: ?

He pushed away the female lead and turned into the ruler of the world!

【Seventh Prince, plagued by bad luck, died saving the female lead from a knife, missing out on his lucky little princess. Charge! Marry the official match and drive away your misfortune.】

Seventh Prince: ?

He stabbed the female lead, and at the selection banquet, he chose the lucky little princess and showered her with love and affection.

【Aunt, your beloved son-in-law has been keeping a mistress behind your back and brought a bastard child to the princess’s residence for you to raise. In the end, the adopted son and the mistress conspired to drive you to death and seize your family assets.】

Princess Chang: ?

She decisively divorced her husband and sent the s*umbag to prison for a death sentence!

【And there’s the big uncle, the King of God War, surnamed Shen, who will use your drunken state to set up a bed scene, feigning tears and selling pity to make you responsible. In the end, she poisons you, leaving you crippled.】

Everyone is astonished; the small princess’s presence turns into a large-scale gossip event.

The once-fallen Tiansheng Dynasty has grown prosperous, becoming the number one nation among the seven countries!

Ah Bao has become the beloved treasure of everyone.

The defeated male and female leads: …

Where’s the promised protagonist halo? <<less

"Farming + Fleeing Famine + Strong Male & Female Leads + Sweet Romance + Dimensional Space"... more>>

Apocalypse Overlord vs. God of War Prince

One moment, she was battling zombies in the apocalypse.

The next, she found herself transported to an ancient era, becoming the so-called wicked stepmother of two children in a poverty-stricken household. She initially thought the heavens had sent her here for a peaceful retirement, only to realize she was meant to endure countless trials instead.

Rebellions, famine, countless dangers—she fought her way through one crisis after another. Just as she finally arrived at a safe place, she was met with plagues and war. Fortunately, she had her golden finger (cheat ability), and none of these obstacles could truly stop her.

But can someone please explain why the long-dead father of these children suddenly came back to life? Not only was he alive and well, but he was also thriving in the capital. And to top it all off, he seemed to be... pampering her? <<less

[Completed] [Contribute to the country + Going to the sea on the island + Medical skills + Fiction + Group love] ... more>>

** Qian Xiaolan, who grew up in an orphanage, was transported into a book after rejecting the advances of a wealthy heir. To her surprise, the name of the original character's fiancé is the same as the wealthy heir! But that's not all. The events that unfold afterwards are even more shocking. What? This dimensional mall can not only be upgraded, but also allows her to travel randomly?

What? The emperor in the ancient dimension sends her wealth by confiscating property? Goodness! The cold beauty in the apocalypse was actually taken by a wild boar?

Hey hey hey, customers from the underworld, please don't come. I'm not a monk, I can't help you transcend! <<less

Luo Qiu became the boss of a ‘club’ by chance. ... more>>

It was a weird club that sold strange items and with a servant girl that had 300 years of working experience. Countless people with dreams, hopes and ambitions came to the club to exchange anything precious they own for what they want. They would offer their lifespan, items, and even their soul. Every successful trade would increase Luo Qiu’s lifespan by a little.

“Tribute successful, your lifespan has increased by 99 years.”

As thus, Luo Qiu began his endless life as the club’s boss. <<less

Even though you can't see it, even though you don't know my face-yet, this love will always be visible to both of us.... more>>

“I want to try playing with fireworks.”

On a night in April in Tokyo, at a time when it was still too early to enjoy fireworks.

Shy student, Sorano Kakeru, encountered a woman. Her name was Fuyutsuki Koharu.

She was so beautiful that she stood out, smiling often, the complete opposite of me. That was the initial impression I got.

However, it turns out she is blind.

But with all her limitations, she still goes to university every day, is interested in clubs, and makes friends. Unlike me, she is an extraordinary woman who doesn’t give up on anything.

—She also dreams of being able to light fireworks.

Even though she’s blind? I don’t need assumptions like that anymore. When I realized that you’re always by my side, I began to run towards you relentlessly… <<less

【When we were in the heat of love you wanted to gift me an island, when we broke up, you made me pass out in anger.... more>>

When you’re in a predicament you folded a paper crane for me: come to my island.

Come to your —— is there really such an island?】

One night, my bed broke through the window and flew out, bringing me to this strange island.

On the island, I reunited with my ex-boyfriend went missing for many years. He turned into a rabbit. A white, soft, plump rabbit, (who) spoke with the low timbre of an adult male, “Save me.” His little head turned, I suspect that he is cursed by someone, and needs a true love kiss to turn him back. But, I’m unexpectedly his true love? When breaking up, he even called me a pig. I smirked, laughing gleefully, “Ha ha, saving this person, no I’ll never save him!

Tr*sh, you also have that day when you fall into my hands!! <<less

Scarlett, the youngest of The White Family, grew like a flower in a greenhouse.... more>>

Unfortunately, she was killed by the son of her father’s lover, Noah Ashford.

But when she opened her eyes, time went back to before she died, 200 days before she was killed.

So she decided not to have a meaningless death in this life and swore to get her revenge on Noah Ashford.

"Noah. No matter whose belly you came from or who you are, I trust you."

I hate your birth, and I hate your mother. For the sake of revenge, I could do this kind of acting.

One day, his eyes changed as he looked at her. “Scarlett, I exist for you. You’re sick because of me... I’m sorry, I love you.”

She gave a cruel smile on her lips as soon as she saw the love in his eyes.

How dare you love me? You, I’ll kill you and then go to hell.

I’ll remove you with these hands and then say, “I love you.”

I will live in the same hell as you. <<less

"That woman is merely a gift bestowed by His Majesty. Nothing more, nothing less."... more>>

Odette, a woman forced to dance perfectly whenever the mad emperor pleased.

By the emperor's decree, she is wed to Galahad Griffin, the Empire's Sword Master—a loveless marriage, a bond to be consummated for the sake of appearances.

As her days pass by in powerlessness, the only thing that keeps her breathing is ballet.

A wretched courtesan, a s*ave trapped in a gilded cage.

"Do you... still see me as nothing more than the emperor's gift?"

"You are the most special thing I have."

Yet despite that, Galahad began to change... <<less

“I have been awarded. Now you are mine.” ... more>>

A sweet girl who was the only light to a boy who was persecuted by everyone.

In order to force her to become something she wasn’t, he broke her foot and killed an escort who tried to protect her, but all he had left was her cold body.

As he embraced her body and regretted it, a new life was miraculously given to him. He would not repeat the mistakes of his previous life in this life.

His second life as a knight was happy. But one day, when the prince, who was hated by everyone, returned with a ball and visited her, he realized something was wrong.

Her escort, who he killed in his previous life, was who he was now. Every ugly thing he did in the past has returned.

If he didn’t protect her from all that, he’ll lose her miserably again. Will he ever be able to protect her without losing her again? <<less