In a time and place where one's soul can be morphed into a weapon, there are modern-day magicians called Mage-Knights. Although Kurogane Ikki is a student at an institution that trains Mage-Knights, he has no particular talent in magic and is labeled the "Failure Knight" or "Worst One." Getting way less than average marks in the scorings, he was forced to repeat a year. But with the arrival of a new head of the institution, a new rule was created: knights whose abilities are compatible, as decided by the board, must share rooms and attend practice and training together throughout their school years to bring up their abilities to the max. It is a rule... more>> to implement the absolute verdict of ability.

Ikki's roommate, Stella Vermillion, turns out to be a princess of another foreign country. Stella is a Rank A knight: the type of genius in magic who only appears once a decade. When Ikki walked in on her while she was changing her clothes, it caused a huge misunderstanding, which eventually ended up in a duel between the two of them. The punishment for the losing side is Eternal Submission to the winning side.

Forced to live the same room and practice magic together throughout all their school years, how will Stella and Ikki's relationship evolve? <<less

Only a pure maiden can have a privilege to make contract with a spirit.... more>>

In Areishia Acadamy, maidens from noble family were gathered there, giving them an elite education to become a spirit contractor. A boy Kamito, by accident he peeped on a girl, Clair, who was taking a bath, and he even made a contract with the spirit that she wanted.

Kamito was actually an irregular male spirit contractor, which should not exist. <<less

I found myself in an apocalypse novel with no dreams or hope.... more>>

And because of that, I trained and trained to become stronger in order to survive.

"Wait, hold on a minute."

But, one day, I realized I had mistaken the genre of the novel I had transmigrated into. <<less

I entered an academy inside a game.
While having an OP skill that destroys the balance.

The young master of the Lin family, upon reaching eighteen, underwent the Sentinel pairing process, only to find his compatibility with all the Empire's Sentinels at zero. Moreover, he was diagnosed with a deficiency in spiritual power. As a Guide without spiritual power, he became infamous across the galaxy overnight, a laughingstock of colossal proportions.... more>>

The Lin family paid a hefty sum to the noble academy to enroll him, out of sight and out of mind.

At school, the young master was ridiculed at every turn. He was everyone's target, looked down upon, and easily insulted as a "good-for-nothing."

Lin Fu, the transmigrator, faced with such circumstances, withdrew from the noble academy overnight, reclaiming his exorbitant tuition fees and knocking on the neighboring military academy's doors.

The Sentinel who opened the door was dumbfounded, staring at the frail-looking little Guide before him.

Little Guide: "Hello, I'm here to attend the military academy."

Artemis Military Academy had an addition to its ranks—a Guide without spiritual power.

The same individual who once became an interstellar laughingstock.

On the combined military training competition field, he piloted a mech, slashing through enemies with a dark, lightless steel giant, boldly confronting S-class Sentinels and securing the final victory, stunning the interstellar populace.

Everyone knew that Guides, with their fragile physiques, couldn't pilot mechs or engage in frontline combat. Yet, this Guide was an exception.

After the training competition, the visiting Brigadier General was nowhere to be found.

Half an hour later, when he reappeared, his face bore a bright red slap mark.

Fellow officers who came to watch the competition were shocked at the sight of his face. <<less

The “S-rank Hero Factory” that raised 1,000 S-rank heroes.... more>>

The graduates’ manufacturing machine.

The strongest support.

These are all words that refer to me. But could this actually be the world of that game? <<less

Possessed an extra with a single rune. ... more>>

After obtaining 7 runes directly according to the original Hidden Piece…

A fraudulent rune called [Rune Hunter] was created. <<less

Shocked, Peng Gengkun wakes up in the Thunder Continent, a world far from his life as a video game lover. Here, martial arts rule and mastering cultivation is key. As part of the Flying Cloud Sect in the bleak Bleakwind Barrens, Peng holds a respected but challenging role. ... more>>

Despite the focus on strength in this world, Peng struggles with cultivation.

A past conflict, involving his secret love for Xi Yingzhu and rivalry with Wei Pengxing, hurt his Qi Sea, affecting his warrior abilities.

Yet, when Peng finds the Leviathan-roc Devouring System, he sees a chance to gain power and grow.

With a desire for revenge and more strength, he stands at a crossroads: What or who will he consume next to become even stronger? <<less

18-year-old Mahoro is tasked with a mission when he enters Loewen Military Academy—to find any clues about the disappearance of Siegfried Baldwin. Loewen Military Academy is a prestigious military academy, the only one in the kingdom authorised to teach magic. There, Mahoro meets Noah, from the noble House of St Johns. Noah is immensely popular and even boasts his own personal fan club, but he only shows interest in Mahoro, a struggling cadet who can barely keep up with the lessons. According to Noah, he says that his instincts tell him to make Mahoro his, but suddenly a storm sweeps over what was supposed to be a peaceful academy life!? This is the start of... more>> a saga of magic, dragons, love and conflict—and the secrets that entangle them!

Volume 1: Bloodlines Ablaze
Volume 2: Bloodlines Astorm <<less

After a decade of relentless struggles, I thought I was finally on the verge of a happy ending. However, fate had other plans, and I was betrayed in the cruelest manner imaginable.... more>>

Upon awakening from what seemed like an eternal slumber, I discovered myself trapped within a game world devoid of dreams or aspirations.

In this rotten world, I was just an ordinary person, devoid of any unique talents.

Amidst the gloom and uncertainty, a glimmer of hope emerged before me, unveiling something extraordinary that would change the course of my life forever. <<less

I opened my eyes in the game that I loved and hated.
But now... Weak during the day and strong only at night.
...With the... more>> main characters in the game. <<less

Humanity is nothing but a s*ave for the devil race──.... more>>

A normal high school student, Morioka Yuuto was chosen to be a candidate for the next devil king. He transferred to the academy for the devils, Ginsei (Silver Star) Academy where he was held in disdain by other students. 「──I swear I’ll make you the devil king. That’s why……make me your retainer」 Yuuto’s encounter with a beautiful devil, Himekami Lizel changed his life and his world. He could learn any kind of magic instantly and absorb magic power infinitely by getting skin contact with his girl retainers. That was a special power that the devil race didn’t have and was only permitted for the human Yuuto. The human who became a devil king candidate challenged the strongest devils in order to become the devil king of justice!

Exhilarating and fascinating. The fantasy story of climbing up in magic academy is beginning! <<less

Airen Parreira is a boy who sleeps to run away from reality.... more>>

People mocked him, calling him a ‘deadbeat’, but he had no wish to change.

Until one day, he dreamt of a swordsman… It was a dream about a talentless man who had been training by swinging his sword for decades. <<less

After putting in over 8000 hours into the game, he had achieved the status of being a true no-life god. Sadly, one day his save data disappeared and the shock of losing so many hours of effort killed him.... more>>

However, this was not the end, for he awoke surrounded by the world that before now, he had only seen through a screen. This is the story of Zephyrus, who uses his gaming knowledge to enjoy his time in the new world. <<less

Lux, who was a prince from the Empire that was destroyed five years ago due to the revolt, met with the princess of the new Kingdom, Lizsharte, by accidentally breaking into the bathroom of the girl's dormitory.... more>>

"......How long are you planning to stare at my body, you fooooool!"

The ancient weapons found from the ruins, the Drag-Ride. Lux who was called the strongest Drag-Knight in the past was now known as the "Weakest Undefeated", a Drag-Knight who doesn't attack at all. After the duel that started by the challenge from Lizsharte, Lux ended up entering the girls' school that raised Drag-Knights......!

Lux's story where he is surrounded by the noble girls from the academy is about to unfold.

The "ultimate" academy fantasy battle where the right and the might cross passes now begins! <<less

In the era of popular esports, a globally popular game called "Destiny" was born.... more>>

This is a close-quarters holographic reality game with a focus on cold weapons such as swords, spears, guns, bows, and other melee weapons.

The charm of close combat, the interplay of flashing blades and shadows, the brutal battle where only one survives out of a hundred, captivate players and make the major world esports tournaments thrive.

Chen Xingran, a weapon master from an ancient martial arts family, wakes up from slumber and finds himself in a strange world, becoming an ordinary student at the Capital Esports Academy, endlessly worrying about how to reach Silver rank.

As he looks at the familiar Tang Sword, broadsword, silver spear, dagger, long whip, and more in the game... Chen Xingran falls into contemplation.

"I'm familiar with this."

Thus, in "Destiny," a formidable specialist in weapons emerges.

His swordsmanship is sharp and elusive, his heavy sword has no edge, his gun moves like a dragon, and his dagger is as agile as a serpent... No matter how challenging the weapon is, it becomes a magnificent and dangerous performance in his hands.

"A Tang Sword is not used like this."

"Protecting teammates? Not necessary."

"Isn't it enough to eliminate all the enemies?"

...

In the world of "Destiny," a legend begins to spread about a fearsome demon king.

It is said that every professional player who faces him in combat meets a tragic end...

However, the good news is that this demon king seems incapable of using ranged weapons?

His archery skills are astonishing. Even with a rapid-firing crossbow, he can't hit a single shot, earning him the title of the "Master of Human Outline Drawing."

Yang Yunchen, the former champion of the FPS World Championship and hailed as the number one marksman, says this while watching the young man who effortlessly takes on three opponents with a Tang Sword.

"Why need ranged weapons when I'm here?"

The blushing young man, finished with the fight and sharpening his sword, chases after him and slashes three blocks.

PS:

1. This is a fictional holographic close-quarters battle royale game with many imaginative elements. You don't need to have played the game to enjoy the story.

2. Game skills and settings are inspired by games like "Eternal Punishment," "Apex Legends," "Overwatch," and others.

3. The weapon master is invincible in close combat but terrible at using guns, while the archer never misses a shot. They pretend to be weak and rely on their spouse, the cunning world champion, to save them.

4. This story doesn't follow the typical trope of the protagonist being overwhelmingly strong. There may be initial setbacks, but later on, the characters reach their full potential and dominate the game, creating various highlights. Please avoid making assumptions about the author and enjoy the story and comments harmoniously. Thank you.

Content tags: Strong-Strong, Time Travel, Online Games, Gratifying Story

Search Keywords: Protagonist: Chen Xingran | Supporting Role: Yang Yunchen | Others:

One-sentence summary: A close-quarters weapon-based martial arts battle royale game.

Concept: Promoting traditional culture, showcasing the charm of blades and shadows in the martial arts world.

Highly recommended work: Chen Xingran, a weapon master from an ancient martial arts family, encounters a car accident and wakes up in a new world where the esports industry is highly developed. He becomes a freshman at an esports academy. In this world, a holographic battle royale game called "Destiny" featuring cold weapons has taken the world by storm. As he looks at the familiar Tang Sword, dagger, longsword, broadsword, and more in the game, Chen Xingran falls into contemplation. Thus, in "Destiny," a formidable melee demon king who is proficient in all weapons quietly emerges and becomes a terrifying presence in the professional gaming scene.

This story flows smoothly and naturally, with vivid and distinct character portrayals. The depiction of battle scenes is delicate and visually engaging, weaving together flashes of blades and shadows, tactical confrontations full of deceit, and the dangerous yet magnificent world of close-quarters weapon combat. With vivid storytelling, it paints a blazing legend in the realm of eSports.

TN:

Title: The phrase "磨刀不误砍菜弓[电竞]" in Chinese is an idiomatic expression commonly used in the context of eSports. It translates to "Sharpening the knife doesn't delay the cutting of vegetables with the bow [eSports]."

This phrase is often used to emphasize the importance of preparation and practice in esports. It means that even though it is essential to hone your skills and improve your strategies, it should not hinder you from taking immediate action and engaging in competitive gaming. Just like sharpening a knife is necessary for efficient cutting, training and preparation are crucial in esports, but they should not become an excuse for procrastination or hesitation. It highlights the balance between preparation and execution in the world of competitive gaming. <<less

In a distant future, the empires of mankind span the galaxy, and glorious Earth has devolved into a peripheral backwater.... more>>

In Shanjing city in the Asian region, Wang Zheng’s dreams of becoming a mech pilot are crushed when his college entrance exam genetic score turns out a pathetic twenty eight, barely above an animal.

To make things worse, people get the impression he attempted su*cide after being rejected by the campus beauty.

Then the closest thing to a family he has, the old man in the book store across the road, goes missing, leaving him only a mysterious birthday present. <<less

On the Rune Continent, there is a god who doesn’t want to be a god.... more>>

He spends every day slacking off and never does anything productive.

He is known as the Immoral God!

Making fun of his people is his greatest joy.

When the god is sleeping, it is the most beautiful time in the world.

Until one day, he falls in love with a non-existent girl.

The love of a god is destined to be bloody and intense.

Since then, this world has been destined to be restless…

The god said: “The sun is too bright, it’s hurting my wife’s eyes.”

So, the world lost its sun.

People asked:

“Where is your wife?”

“Why can’t we see her?” <<less

Lee Junghoo died in a car accident. He braved each and every hardship in Jaiden’s body in hopes that he would survive once he cleared the game of the gods, but just when the Empire’s strongest family was about to fall and be killed by the monsters…... more>>

[The Beta Test has been completed.]
Based on these words, it seemed like he still had another chance.

1 Stop the destruction of the continent.

2 Survive until the age of 35.

He was given these two main quests. He had tried to finish the first one during the beta test. However, he realized that there was no solution to this problem. So this time, he was going to pick the second.

And the first step for him to achieve this was to leave this crazy family of his.

“Maybe the answer is running away from home?” <<less

The Great Thousand World. It is a place where numerous planes intersect, a place where many clans live and a place where a group of lords assemble. The Heavenly Sovereigns appear one by one from the Lower Planes and they will all display a legend that others would desire as they pursue the road of being a ruler in this boundless world.... more>>

In the Endless Fire Territory that the Flame Emperor controls, thousands of fire blazes through the heavens.

Inside the Martial Realm, the power of the Martial Ancestor frightens the heaven and the earth.

At the West Heaven Temple, the might of the Emperor of a Hundred Battles is absolute.

In the Northern Desolate Hill, a place filled with thousands of graves, the Immortal Owner rules the world.

A boy from the Northern Spiritual Realm comes out, riding on a Nine Netherworld Bird, as he charges into the brilliant and diverse world. Just who can rule over their destiny of their path on becoming a Great Ruler? In the Great Thousand World, many strive to become a Great Ruler. <<less

…… I thought we were friends……♡ (And then I peeped into her room with astral projection.)

After 2000 years has passed, the ruthless demon lord has just been reincarnated! But his aptitude at an academy for nurturing candidates for demon lords is, “Inept”!?... more>>

Having the capability to destroy humans, elementals, and gods, after a long period of countless wars and strife, Arnos the demon lord became sick and tired of all that and longed for a peaceful world, so he decided to reincarnate to the future.

However, what awaited him after his reincarnation is a world too used to peace that his descendants became too weak due to a huge weakening in magical powers.

Arnos enrolled in the Maou Academy established to find any students that might be the demon lord’s reincarnation, but his powers are too extraordinary that those in the academy couldn’t properly judge his powers, so he’s regarded as an “Inept student”. Being underestimated and avoided by most people there, he recruited a girl friendly to him, Misha, as his subordinate and comrade, and strives to climb to the top of the demon race hierarchy to one day reclaim his former title and status. <<less

Not about strength. “Become a Mage to live joyfully.”... more>>

Seeking a life beyond combat, swordsman Rix enrols in a magic academy. Despite being deemed unfit for magic, Rix navigates campus life with sheer combat prowess, striving to grasp a new way of life through his unique ‘magic’. <<less

With the sudden appearance of the monsters that came to be called dragons, the world had completely changed. Before long, supernatural girls with the power of the dragons, called “D”, were born within the human race. The secret existence of the only male “D”, the boy Mononobe Yuu, was forcefully thrown into the school where the girls of “D” gathered – Midgard, where he saw the naked body of one of the students, Iris.... more>>

Furthermore, upon meeting his long lost sister Mitsuki, Yuu seems to have been enrolled into this school…!? “When there’s really no other choice, Iris, I will—kill you.” “Can I really… believe you?” The curtains open as the “one and only story” about the boy who was supposed to become the strongest assassin and the poorly performing girl unfolds—! Unlimited School Battle Action!

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A 3 chapter prequel side story was released alongside some of the anime blu-rays titled ‘Unlimited Fafnir Gaiden – Brynhildr Valkyries’ focusing on the Brynhildr class prior to the start of the main series. <<less

The blacksmith Anvil created weapons alone in a ruined world. He came across a community, a hero universe, where there are heroes of every dimension.... more>>

All the heroes wanted his weapons, all the monsters hated him, all the world blessed his existence, however nobody prevented his death.

Decades later, a dimensional invasion started on earth. Kang Shin-hyuk, a boy who can’t use mana inherited Anvil’s VIP ID and memories. <<less