"[Appraisal] I have no need for a prince who can only use [Appraisal]. I hereby banish you from the royal family!"... more>>

Appraisal. It is a simple ability that allows one to see the names of things.

Prince Rick, who obtained this ability unsuitable for a member of the royal family, was disowned by his father and abandoned in a large forest infested with fierce beasts.

While fleeing from monsters, Rick desperately tries to survive by using [Appraisal] to find food. Just when he thought he had no choice but to die... his eyes awaken and unleash the power of [God's Eye].

"You're saying this path is safe...!?"

Guided by his eyes, Rick arrives at a dilapidated house. To his surprise, legendary materials and worn-out weapons are scattered there. Using the power of [God's Eye] to see the past, Rick learns how to repair the weapons. From then on, he learns forging techniques, alchemy, combat skills, and continues on the path to become the strongest!

――Past, present, and future.

The thrilling and unrivalled fantasy of a boy who has gained the power to see everything begins! <<less

In Xu Yun Yao’s previous life, she overcame all obstacles barring her way just to become a queen. However, under the suppression of several ministers headed by Tang Song Nian she failed in the end. Just out of reach with bitter hatred in her heart, only to wake up and find herself reborn as the daughter of Tang Song Nian, as she died early.... more>>

Xu Yun Yao: I will trample you! You old fart! You dare to oppose this princess!

Tang Song Nian (laughing with joy): Aiya, our daughter’s boldness is truly too powerful.

Xu Yun Yao: I will kick you! I will bite you! You dare lead those ministers to slander this princess!

Tang Song Nian (gratified smile): I knew little treasure loves father best.

Xu Yun Yao: ……. <<less

In the midst of the blue and purple neon lights, under the gray, metallic sky, it is the frontier of all data, the aftermath of a scientific revolution, also the border of fiction and reality. ... more>>

Steel versus body; the past and the future.

Here, the Outer World and the Inner World exist alongside each other. It seems like the wall of time is right in front of your eyes.

Darkness gradually swallows the world.

But listen, my friend, we cannot use kindness to survive the darkness. We need fire. <<less

When he awoke, Pei Yi had transmigrated into the wealthy young master of the same name in a book.... more>>

The original owner was ten years old when he fell into the pool and nearly drowned. When he woke up again, he was a mentally impaired child and became the laughingstock of the entire Imperial Capital circle.

The profit-oriented elders regarded him as a bargaining chip for business transactions, and followed the instigation and arrangements of the Bo family to make him marry the Second Young Master Bo, who was blinded in a car accident.

A fool and a blind man, this was obviously a humiliation.

It was a pity that others didn’t know that Second Young Master Bo was the most important villain in the book.

Not only would his eye disease be cured, but he would become the only person with authority in the Bo family.

As for the foolish original owner, after being kicked out of the Bo residence by the protagonist of the original book, he still couldn’t escape the fate of falling into the river and dying tragically.

. . .

Knowing the plot of the book he transmigrated into, Pei Yi met “his” nominal marriage partner, Bo Yueming, not long after—

(Summary reduced to avoid spoiler) <<less

One day, a high school student, Minase Reito, who had been living in modern Japan, is suddenly reincarnated in another world as Lars Feldia, the son of a count.... more>>

In addition to the unfamiliar situation of being reincarnated, Reito is bothered by the fact that the boy to whom he is reincarnated is a bad boy, and is hated by everyone.

Nevertheless, as he lives his life as Lars, the number of people who are important to him increases, and he feels the need to develop into a fine person as Lars.

Even though he is hated and feels malice every day, Reito resists and lives against irrationality in his new world.

This is a otherworldly fantasy about a boy who is reincarnated as a hatred child.

*Although the title mentions “villain”, the world in the story is not the same as the world in the novel, manga or game.

We apologise for any title deception.

Also, the early part of the story is as the title and synopsis suggest, but from the middle of the story onwards, it will be a simple royal road otherworldly fantasy. <<less

Xue Heng, who was born in the Year of the Zodiac, seemed to be having a stroke of misfortune. The fortune-telling old blind man on the street had warned him that he would face a calamitous event this month.... more>>

In reality, there are many kinds of calamities, ranging from tragic accidents to a mere scr*pe on a finger. But nobody had told him that this calamity would befall his backside. Lying on the bed, Xue Heng wore a pensive expression. <<less

14yr old Rudolf, the fourth prince of the great nation of Baldyk, one of the major powers of the world located in the northern part of the Western Nations, was poisoned by someone and as a result awakened his memories of his past life upon recovering.... more>>

But………to think he, a mere common villager, would get reincarnated as the tyrant prince who had risen to infamy 300yrs before my time.

And if recorded history is to be believed, this very Rudolf was destined to get assassinated by Lizbeth, the [Lady of Ice], who was supposedly in love with Duke Wilhelm, the future hero, after Rudolf stole her from him and forced the noble lady to be his wife.

Wishing to avoid a miserable a death, Rudolf decided to not get involved with [Lady of Ice] and asked his father, his Majesty the King, to prepare a fiancée for him.

And yet.

——Somehow, the person chosen to be his fiancée was none other than the very same [Lady of Ice] herself.

Since he had himself asked for this engagement, he was unable to refuse it, and so decided to at least try and be on good terms with her in a hope to avoid getting assassinated but, at the time, he had no idea.

That he would end up getting doted upon by the [Lady of Ice] far beyond anything he could have ever imagined. <<less

20 years ago…I was manipulated by my girlfriend…... more>>

My heart, which was torn apart countless times, still feels like something is missing…

What actions should I have taken at that time…? I still don't know the answer to it…

Do I regret my actions? I’m also not sure about that either…

However, the one thing I know…

For someone as naive as me…reality is incredibly harsh…

Now several years later…I meet her again… <<less

The young daughter of the Mu family in Ningzhou City who had been missing for 15 years had been found. When Xiao Qianjin was brought back, rumors say that she had a rather ugly appearance.... more>>

The moment Wenli was brought back to the Mu family, she received warnings from all directions.

Madam Mu: Remember your identity. Don’t ever think to compete with your elder sister, you are no match for her.

Eldest Young Master Mu: I only have Nuanxi as my younger sister.

Youngest Young Master Mu: Bumpkin, it is embarrassing to say that you are my sister.

All the newspapers and magazines are mocking her. All the children of the Mu family are excellent, but the newly found daughter is really hard to describe.

Two months after Wenli packed her bags and moved out of the Mu family, the World Technology Competition was held in Ningzhou City and the street where she lived are filled with luxury cars.

People who once satirized her were in an uproar. Who said that this girl is raised in a poor backwater village? Which poor village can provide such a buddha?

During the two months, news broke out and a picture of the Nan family’s adopted son and the Mu family’s newly found daughter are cuddling together and is very intimate with each other.

Everyone mocked her saying that she wanted to fly up the branch and become a Phoenix, but she hooked up with the wrong person.

Who does not know that the adopted son of the Nan family is a dragged oil bottle that is good for nothing?

At the Nan family’s banquet, the head of the Nan family personally opened a car door and the person who got off the car had a delicate face and billowing lips, fascinating all women.

A girl in a luxurious dress also got out of the car and is half-hugged by him.

“Let’s go, dragged oil bottle…”

Note:
"Dragged oil bottle" is a derogatory phrase that refers to unwanted children by either stepmothers/stepfathers. <<less

The story of a mortician’s son and his childhood friend who lives on the mountains.

“When I tell you to do A, you can’t ignore it and do B,” the Prince said.... more>>

“Sure,” she replied. She’ll just do C, then! No biggie.

“If I tell you to go east, you can’t ignore me and go west,” the Prince added.

“Yes,” she nodded. If she can’t go west, north or south works fine too.

“You are NOT allowed to have an affair with other men!” the Prince emphasized.

“Naturally,” she said. Why would she have an affair with others when they could just have it with her?

Qu Tan’er has transmigrated into the body of a noble young lady and forced to marry the ice-cold 8th prince. Her only care in this world is finding a way to get back to her original world, and dealing with all the politics and intrigue surrounding the marriage is just a distraction.

Your Highness, let's not bother ourselves with this marriage, just hand me the divorce document! <<less

Chi Han stayed up all night reading a melodramatic and heartbreaking story.... more>>

In the story, the scummy protagonist separates from Bai Yueguang (ie White Moonlight) due to a misunderstanding, and under intense suffering, undergoes a complete personality transformation, becoming dark and irritable. By a twist of fate, he encounters a supporting male character who bears a striking resemblance to Bai Yueguang, immediately making him his own as a substitute.

Throughout, the cannon fodder supporting character is utterly devoted until Bai Yueguang returns to the country. The scummy protagonist then ruthlessly kicks him aside, making the supporting character finally realize his descent into self-destruction. Eventually, he goes insane, manipulated by Bai Yueguang and the scummy protagonist, and is locked up in a mental hospital until the story’s end.

As for the major antagonist who was manipulated by Bai Yueguang, his ending is equally tragic. After being overthrown by the scummy protagonist, he is left utterly defeated, his assets mortgaged, and not long after, he tragically takes his own life.

Chi Han, upon reaching the end, was so infuriated with the author’s forced attempt to make the scummy protagonist victorious by dumbing down the major antagonist. He abandoned the story on the spot. In the comments section, he left one resounding statement:

“If I were that supporting character, those doggedly scummy guys wouldn’t survive until the end!”

And then, on that very day, he somehow found himself transported into the novel, becoming a cannon fodder supporting character.

Chi Han: “…”

Can I take them back now? Is it still possible to delete those comments?

Regretful Chi Han, unable to change anything, continued to watch as the major antagonist, still underage, sat in a wheelchair, indifferently brushing aside the peaches that had fallen onto his shoulder. With a cold and proud demeanor, he passed by. Suddenly, he felt like maybe… it wasn’t all that bad?

***

In the Rong family’s line of heirs, there are no losers.

Due to his disability, Rong Xu had long been shunned by the family and excluded from their circle of power. He had tasted the ups and downs of human relationships. During countless dark nights, his only companion was the icy wheelchair beneath him.

A hatred akin to a venomous serpent relentlessly gnawed at his heart daily. He was determined that sooner or later, those who had trampled on him would pay the price!

Until one day, a person recklessly threw themselves into his arms. It was then that Rong Xu discovered colors beyond the darkness.

That person was Chi Han.

—I used to believe that this world would only treat me with darkness until that star fell onto my knees. I then realized that even the gods love me. <<less

Gu Yang read this youth campus novel. The male lead, Fan Yuan, had superior IQ, top grades, incomparable handsomeness, countless strengths, gentle temperament and was popular since he was a child.... more>>

But only Gu Yang, who read the novel from a God’s perspective, knew that this Fan Yuan was a person who was fake nice and was actually really ruthless.

All his gentleness and harmlessness was pretend, and all his politeness a mask.

Taking off the mask, Fan Yuan was more indifferent than anyone else.

As a fan of the book, Gu Yang fell in love with Fan Yuan’s domineering personality.

But when he woke up, the world changed.

Gu Yang arrived inside the book, was given a mission, given a golden finger, and wore a beautiful face in a prosperous time.

Mission: Capture Fan Yuan.

Golden Finger: The host can read a fairy tale every month to get a random cheat related to the fairy tale, which lasts for one month.

Gu Yang was happy, this feeling was very good. He read “The Mermaid” first to shed some tears and turn them into pearls to sell for money.

Who would have thought that after reading the story, Gu Yang dripped eye drops on his eyes, and cried for half an hour but did not see the tears turning into pearls.

In order to capture the target, he sneaked into Fan Yuan’s birthday party, and accidentally fell into his swimming pool, his legs turned into a fish tail.

Gu Yang was so frightened, his tears flowed out uncontrollably, turned into pearls and sank to the bottom of the swimming pool.

Fan Yuan happened to pass by and raised his eyebrows.

In a panic, Gu Yang jumped out of the swimming pool with a flick of his tail and pressed down Fan Yuan, flapping his tail threateningly at Fan Yuan, with a fierce look on his face; but tears kept streaming from his eyes, and the pearls smashed Fan Yuan’s face.

“Don’t talk! Don’t move! Don’t resist!”

Fan Yuan: “…” I seem to have discovered some treasure. <<less

When Feng Yi’s business was in trouble, his great-aunt’s personal butler came to him with a huge inheritance.... more>>

Feng Yi: “There are so many people of the same generation, why did she choose me?”

Butler: “You look the most pleasing.”

Feng Yi touched his V-shaped face. “She has good eyesight!”

However, after receiving the inheritance, everything went wrong. <<less

As the boss of Deshang High School, Mu Qi is not afraid of anyone.... more>>

However, ever since a new transfer student entered her class, she feels her statement might be wrong….

The transfer student tearfully says, “Mu Qi, you stepped on my foot.”

Mu Qi “…” (It was obviously you who stretched it out yourself)

The transfer student says in an aggrieved tone: “My mother told me that it isn’t good for girls to smoke.”

Mu Qi: “…..”

So fake, is this transfer student a little ill in the head?

Underling: Boss, do you fancy your deskmate? Every day you bully her and look, you bullied that bookworm so much and now she’s crying.

Mu Qi: “I’m the one who feels like crying!” <<less

Adil Ruzali Gilgard.... more>>

Born into a lineage of magicians, I was labeled as having "zero magical power" during the ritual at the age of thirteen. I was destined to bear the mark of a dropout and be banished to the frontier, but I refused to give in. Determined to regain my status and honor with my own hands, I left my family behind.

My first goal was to achieve the highest rank among adventurers, the "Special Grade." However, on my journey, I encountered a Dark Elf girl chained in a cave, leading to a startling revelation.

-- Checking my status. My skills as a "Curse User" have been approved.

"What's this? SSS-level curse power? 'The Hour of the Ox's Memorial'?"

Suddenly, level-like characters appeared in my field of vision, showcasing abilities I had never seen before. The weapon that materialized in my hand was a five-inch nail and a straw doll!?

This is the story of a fallen noble, certified with zero magical power, who, along with a Dark Elf girl, rises to become the world's most formidable "Curse User." <<less

Overwhelmed by pain, the submissive character ultimately takes his own life.... more>>

Chi Ya accidentally transverses into this world, becoming the scheming character with the same name. Touching his empty pockets and looking at the wealthy and handsome scoundrel who avoids him, he realizes: he's stuck in a script meant for a resigned, aimless life.

From then on, Chi Ya is genuinely kind to his true friends, deceitfully amicable with the scoundrel, making sure to keep him at a distance. He lives each day wildly, waiting for the moment his rival appears to graciously step aside.

Yet, he fails to notice the changing gaze of the eldest of the Gu family.

Gu Huai Zhang, a man of pure heart and few desires, has scorned the notion of "love" for thirty years, becoming known in the elite circles of City A as a formidable figure.

—Until his younger brother brought a handsome young man before him.

Gu Huai Zhang knows his brother doesn't love the young man, but the young man is deeply infatuated with him, trying every day to seduce him.

He watches coldly as the young man secretly smells clothes his brother wore, stealthily brushes his brother's leg under the table, and quietly sneaks to his brother's bed at night.

But...

The clothes were his, the legs under the table were his, and as for the bed...

Gu Huai Zhang falls silent as he watches the young man climb into his bed.

The effort is genuine, yet so naively executed.

So naive and yet so brazen, his brother probably couldn't handle him. Gu Huai Zhang thinks sternly.

—It seems he must take matters into his own hands. <<less

During this revolution era book, Fang Ru was the original heroine of the cannon fodder. She died in repression and infamy under the deliberate calculations of the transmigrated heroine.... more>>

After being reborn, Fang Ru decided to stay away from the leading male character and start over. However, without Fang Ru’s involvement…

The leading male character became crippled and turned evil. He suffered mutual torment, mistreatment and hatred with the new female protagonist, who also lost her chance at love and career.

The lovelorn supporting male character was forced to live like a widower for the rest of his life after being manipulated into marriage by someone with a rich family background, even still he harbored feelings for someone else’s wife. <<less

In a world, where people are categorized into three groups- ‘Chang ren’ are the ordinary people, where as those in the highest tier are ‘xie’ signifying pure Yang bodies, and ‘kao’ are inherently Yin-bodied that possess the ability to give birth regardless of gender. ... more>>

Shen JingTing grew up neglected by his family, as he was a mere concubine son and an ordinary person, unlike his fifth sister who was ‘kao’ and was already engaged to two ‘xie’ sons of the four prominent family- The Xu Clan.

When his fifth sister unexpectedly passes away, he’s sent to the capital, unraveling a complex journey where he discovers his newfound ‘kao’ gender, replacing his fifth sister and becoming the shared wife of two ‘xie’ young masters alongside the legitimate eldest ‘chang ren’ son.

Amidst this journey, echoes of a mystic past linger.

“The fortune teller, stroking his beard, looked at me with a knowing gaze and uttered, “Child, your destiny is unusual. In your past life, you owed three people. In this life, whether it’s good or bad, it’s all closely tied to these three people.”

In a world where destinies entwine like delicate threads, can Shen Jingting navigate the intricacies of love woven into the fates of three mysterious souls?

Will they guide him toward the embrace of happiness, or will they entwine him in the shadows of sadness? <<less

[Marriage first, love later]... more>>

Abstinent Doctor x Stunning Star

1. Qin Yi, a rising starlet in the entertainment industry, had been on set for nearly a year when an unexpected accident occurred during the final scene of a film, causing panic among the entire crew.

However, Qin Yi remained calm and composed, impressing even the experienced seasoned director with her unwavering composure.

Inside the bright emergency room of the hospital, the doctor’s face was hidden behind a mask. With a pair of gold-framed glasses resting on his prominent nose, he possessed a naturally appealing appearance. As he inquired about the patient’s condition, Qin Yi, rarely flustered, found herself at a loss for words.

Doctor: “How did you get injured?”

“Slipped and fell immediately!” her manager replied on her behalf.

Shen Xiaoning, with his indifferent gaze, focused on Qin Yi’s face and asked, “Do you need this to be kept confidential?”

Qin Yi: “???”

“If not, I’ll take care of the signature for your family in the consent. Your pants have been cut, so lie down on the bed.”

Qin Yi: “…” His tone was purely professional.

The manager realized belatedly, “Could this be the enigmatic husband you’ve only met twice?”

Qin Yi: “…I’ve actually seen him three times now.”

Qin Yi entered the entertainment industry to pursue someone, but since she failed to capture his heart, she was open to marrying anyone. However, later on, she discovered that what fate had in store for her was the right choice.

Jiang Jue, a top-tier singer, had planned to confess his love to the woman who had pursued him for many years during his concert. However, when the director switched the screens, Qin Yi and another man unexpectedly appeared. From that moment on, news of the hidden marriage of this rising star dominated the headlines.
….

2. Shen Xiaoning agreed to this marriage solely for the sake of an exchange of conditions, allowing him to pursue a career in medicine. Even without the white coat, he could still mingle in the second-generation circle, surrounded by luxury and extravagance.

Among his group of close friends, who knew he had a conditional marriage for freedom, were all waiting for the moment when he would rebel again and file for divorce.

However, they never expected that in their lifetime, they would witness the once unruly Shen Xiaoning, who had originally planned a prenuptial agreement and calculated the date of divorce, transform into a little puppy by Qin Yi’s side.

Qin Yi: “… The scheduled date has arrived. Are we getting a divorce?”

Shen Xiaoning pulled her closer, saying, “Let’s talk.”

Qin Yi: “You… can talk, but can you not be so affectionate…” <<less

　　Yang Shiluo felt from the bottom of her heart that this was the most confusing moment of her life.... more>>

　　First, Lai Zuoyi returned home with a child.

　　Yang Shiluo tried not to be sad, but Lai Zuoyi’s next sentence is… “She’s ours.”

　　”What?”

　　”I said, ours.” Lai Zuoyi looked at her with a puzzled expression, “Yang Shiluo, don’t tell me, you have forgotten that this child is ours?”

　　”What!”

　　Yang Shiluo looked at Lai Zuoyi in horror, but the her expression didn’t show that she was joking – and, what scared her the most was, how could two women give birth!?

　　She was completely clueless. <<less

I lived my whole life as a substitute for the lost princess.... more>>

But the moment the real princess came back,

“Let’s be thankful that it ends like this.”

I was sorrowfully abandoned.

….. No, the ending would have been the same even if the real princess had not returned.

“I think my usefulness is up to here, so I’ll leave now.”

“If you come back, I’ll acknowledge you as a real daughter.”

“I don’t need it.”

I wouldn’t be loved by anyone, but it didn’t matter. I decided to live my own life completely.

“It goes up high enough for everyone to look up to.”

“I’ll make it like that for you.”

“Don’t leave me. Do you get it?

Whispering that he loves me, and even asking me if I knew it. <<less

......I proposed to the wrong person. You were not the one I desired."... more>>

Viscountess Claris Sievert, having been proposed to, faced Oscar Garudbild at the duke's residence, where she was met with these words and a cold gaze. It appears that Oscar intended to propose to Claris' sister-in-law, Iberin, known in the social circles as the "Fairy of Spring" for her delicate beauty, and not to Claris.

───As I thought, there's nowhere that would accept me......

Born the only daughter of the Sievert Viscount family, Claris was oppressed by her stepfamily who took over the viscountcy after her parents' death. With her engagement to Oscar broken, Claris had nowhere to return to.
She contemplated whether to work in a brothel or enter a convent.
As she was about to leave the duke's residence, a knight approached her. <<less

The variety show "The Most Hated Her and Him" invited six of the most disliked celebrities voted by netizens and industry insiders to participate in the recording.... more>>

The show became a hit as soon as it aired, and netizens called it the most unethical variety show they had ever seen.

However, on the day before the official recording of the show, Shang Lu suddenly realized that the world she lived in was a novel and she was a cannon fodder supporting actress, as well as the number one female star of this show, and most hated female celebrity voted by netizens.

Shang Lu exclaimed, "VIP viewing area, here I come!"

***

During a game segment, Shang Lu won and gained the priority to choose her room.

A princess syndrome actress arrogantly said, "Hey, let's exchange rooms."

Everyone thought they were going to have a conflict, but Shang Lu smiled and said, "It's 50,000 yuan for one night, 20% off for two nights, do you prefer WeChat or Alipay?"

The princess syndrome actress :???

-

The drama queen actress deliberately tried to steal Shang Lu's spotlight.

But, Shang Lu calmly took out a customized face mask from her bag that was specifically made for the other person's face and said, "It's all you, don't worry, it will all be broadcasted as you."

The actress : "..."

-

A tyrannical idol and an unsociable actor almost started a fight, and the show's staff quickly asked Shang Lu to mediate. Shang Lu, who was enjoying the spectacle, spontaneously hosted, "Ladies and gentlemen, what we are about to show you is the annual boxing championship! The loser will be disfigured and exit the entertainment industry!"

The two people who were about to fight : ...

-

Audience : ...we thought we would have fun, but they realized that Shang Lu seemed to be having even more fun than us.

After a series of crazy antics, everyone assumed that Shang Lu must have become a public enemy, but...

No one knows when it started, the "th**ny" celebrities in the entertainment industry who were fearless and unafraid of anything began to act subtly different towards Shang Lu.

The drama queen actress took the initiative to ask Shang Lu for advice on how to play a new role;

The unsociable male actor waited in the scorching sun for three hours to buy a limited edition cake for Shang Lu;

The princess syndrome actress and the irritable male idol almost fought over the opportunity to go to the amus**ent park with Shang Lu the next day.

Even the infamous tongue-lashing director, who was known to be strict on actors' performances, publicly said that it was an honor for him if Shang Lu agreed to play the female lead in his movie.

The haters were confused. Where did all the "villains" go? Why did you become Shang Lu's fan club after participating in the show? This doesn't make sense!

Later, they found out that there were more "hidden fans" of Shang Lu.

The heir of the top-tier wealthy family, Chi Yan, had a photo of seven-year-old Shang Lu stepping on a little boy's bu*t as his phone screensaver.

When asked about the reason, Chi Yan replied leisurely, "Can't you tell? It's because I have a crush on her."

Others were shocked.

Wait a minute... isn't that little boy who was bullied Chi Yan himself?!

What about the secret crush? We can see your wedding ring shining, you know!

Beautiful and sharp-tongued fun-loving salted fish X Arrogant and protective domineering president. <<less

Egru was notoriously gullible.
Enough to accrue a huge debt due to being deceived by his only close friend.... more>>

"Damn, I don't know what to do."
"Tell me, Egru. Who signed the contract?"
"You did, with your ugly hands."

Levian, who had recommended the investment, consoled a weeping Egru with a laugh.

"Who else would look out for you like I do, right?"

Six years later, still unable to pay off his debts, Egru seeks out his younger brother Dieliese, who had become the commander of the Holy Knights, to borrow 300,000 gold.
The response from his only younger brother, Dieliese, is cold.

“I'll give you the money, brother. It’s not like I can’t spare that petty amount.”
“When you abandoned me, when was that? Now you live so pathetically? It’s heartbreaking to watch.”

****

Unable to repay his debts, Egru leaves his friend and brother, leaving only a letter behind.

[To my dear brother Dieliese, my precious friend Levian.
Thank you and sorry for everything. I’ll return someday.]

“It seems once wasn’t enough…”

Looking around the old house, Dieliese muttered to himself.
His voice was smooth and deep, like scraping a rusted piece of metal.

“This time, he’s disappeared without a trace.” <<less