When I came to, I had reincarnated along with the base fortress from my sci-fi game. What's more, I was in the form of the... more>> female avatar I used in the game.
All around me was an endless ocean, with no iron, no fuel, no energy, nothing at all! No matter how advanced sci-fi technology is, without resources, nothing can be made.
Despite this, the natives use some sort of incomprehensible technology called magic, and there's not a trace of science to be found.
Most importantly, I want to eat proper meals for nourishment, not just survive on IV drips!
This is the story of a TS girl surviving in a fantasy world together with a super-advanced but spoiled AI administrator. <<less

Omega Lu Zhao, known as the “Eagle of the Emperor” in military circles, married Bai Li, a retired Alpha who lost a leg.... more>>

Overnight, the Imperial Forum erupted in controversy. Countless omega cried for their idol marrying the wasteful son, and numerous Alphas gnashed their teeth in jealousy over Bai Li marrying a formidable military figure.

This marriage was no longer a bouquet of flowers in a cow dung fields, but flowers stuck on concrete – lacking not only aesthetics but also the nourishment provided by cow dung. On the wedding day, Bai Li received the title of “Empire’s Concrete.”

Fortunately, Bai Li must be the most handsome piece of concrete.

Many years later, Bai Li attended Lu Zhao’s celebration party as a family member.

Reporter: “Mr. Bai, what do you think of others saying that you’re living off your partner?”

Bai Li: “Living off someone is really delicious.”

Reporter: “Mr. Bai, how do you respond to criticism that you allow your Omega partner to work outside and even participate in mecha battles?”

Bai Li: “Living off someone is really delicious.”

Reporter: “… Mr. Bai, do you have any dignity as an Alpha?”

Bai Li: “You people, you’re just upset because you can’t enjoy living off someone like me.”

Reporter: “Mr. Lu, what do you think of others saying that you are too strong and not docile?”

Lu Zhao: “I can fight, can’t help it.”

Reporter: “Mr. Lu, how do you respond to recent accusations from the outside world about you being too prominent?”

Lu Zhao: “i can fight, can’t help it.”

Reporter: “You can do this too?”

Lu Zhao: “Well, he didn’t want to eat, but I insisted he eat.”

The carefree and smooth-talking alpha (Bai Li) x the capable and composed omega (Lu Zhao) who can fight and be assertive

Married before falling in love. Warm daily life. <<less

This world is inequal.... more>>

Some revel in abundance, sipping wine from their glasses, while others are forced to drink from the murky waters trampled upon time and again. Some are swathed in luxurious furs, while others barely manage to cover themselves in dirty rags.

This world is full of misery.

From the moment they are born, people drown in the sea of inequality. Whether they are born into wealth or poverty, nobility or peasantry, or even into the chains of s*avery, their fate is sealed. The chains of s*avery bind them, forbidding them from ever rising above their station.

This world is cruel.

The joy experienced by some is gained at the expense of others. In the relentless pursuit of limited resources, people become ruthless, they fight, they take, they kill. Survival is but a revolting dance upon the graves of others.

As the madness takes hold, one is left with nothing, they can only devour, violate, and slay.

Truly, this world is a living hell.

And yet, it is within the depths of this darkness that people desperately yearn for a glimmer of light. <<less

Tao Yuan was willing to take the peach blossom system to go to different worlds to complete the tasks, and the most important task is to fall in love. And every relationship must be very sweet. He must be extremely pampered before the task is considered complete.... more>>

In short, after hopping, he must be spoilt in every world, spreading dog food (affectionate love).

White Lotus: I feel the deep malice from the world. If I am the protagonist, why did I end up a cannon fodder?

Slag Man: This slap in the face came too fast- like a tornado. If God gives me another chance to come back, I will love him for 10,000 years.

Onlookers: For God’s sake, take those two lovebirds away, we’re going to die of dog food! <<less

Living in the literary world of crematoriums, Zhou Yuan deeply understands one truth: every fickle radish has only the urgent crematorium as its final destination.... more>>

Finally, after three days and three nights of continuous overtime, he gloriously died of sudden death and transmigrated to the world of zergs.

Upon transmigration, Zhou Yuan became a useless male zerg who relied entirely on his mate for shelter and sustenance, fulfilling his dream of lying flat.

But not long into his laid-back days, he soon discovered—

The original host was a scumbag!

He actually promised to marry another female zerg as his concubine!

Zhou Yuan’s face was full of shock: bigamy is illegal!!

And the original host even planned to cheat!

Zhou Yuan: Cheating will lead straight to the crematorium!!!

The original host also spoke ill of his mate to his friends, belittling his efforts at every turn.

Zhou Yuan: His wife works hard to earn money to support the family, yet he still speaks ill of him like this. Disgusting scumbag!!!

—

Deeply reflecting on his pain, Zhou Yuan vowed never to be a scumbag.

He will cut off all rotten peach blossoms for his hardworking wife, give him care and comfort, and eliminate post-marriage emotional abuse!

—

Asta naturally dislikes male zergs, and his male master was only forcibly matched to him by the empire. He had always watched indifferently as his male master flirted with other female zergs, unmoved.

Until one day, he noticed a change in his male master.

The male master no longer sought after other flowers, but instead cooked fragrant meals for him when he returned home.

When someone mentioned him, the male master always stood up for him first, even resorting to violence against the other party.

He would smile gently at him and softly stroke his head… <<less

1.... more>>

Chu Xie transmigrates into a novel as a venomous, fragile beauty who torments the protagonist to the brink of death. The system tells him he must complete the storyline to return.

Chu Xie looks at the script: Frame the male lead, torture the male lead, and ultimately be killed by the male lead.

Heh, easy.

Rolling up his sleeves, he just starts tormenting the protagonist.

System: Host!! Another host has transmigrated to the wrong world, and now you must take on two people’s storylines by yourself.

Chu Xie: …?!

System: That guy had a white lotus script, which means you must protect the male lead, accompany the male lead, and ultimately die for the male lead.

Chu Xie: (╯°Д°)╯︵ ┻━┻

2.

Chu Xie has no choice but to play two roles.

During the day, he frames the young male lead.

At night, he saves the young male lead.

Finally, when he reaches the “death (retirement)” stage, he falls off his horse at a critical moment.

Seeing the male lead angrily and nervously knock over the poison wine in his hand, Chu Xie hears the system’s deafening scream.

“Host!!! Both character settings are about to collapse; you need to think of a solution!!”

That’s why I was saying, why did you give me two completely opposite character settings at that time!!!

Chu Xie touches his forehead and goes into acting mode: “Let me die, Your Highness. Only if I die can Chu Xie die… and he can no longer harm you.” Then, he performs a personality switch in front of the crown prince, and finally stabs a small knife into his heart, smoothly ending this life.

“…Host, you’re amazing!”

3.

Later, he didn’t die.

The little emperor who had sworn to cut him to pieces and avenge himself didn’t do anything.

He administered medicine to him every day and guarded him twenty-four hours a day.

“Zhen didn’t let you die, so you’re not allowed to die!”

Chu Xie: QAQ~

#I am the big boss and the white moonlight.

#I’m just an emotionless plot-driving machine, now that the plot is over, please let me die soon. <<less

I’m a fake bride.... more>>

Diello Argenta’s name engraved on my back indicated that I was his soulmate… but I was a fake.
One day, I possessed the unscrupulous villainess’ body inside an adult novel.

Is there any way I could survive?

…Contract marriage!

I’ll be his wife and act the part to protect his purity until the real one appears. So when the Duke of Argenta awakens his power, he will destroy my villainous family.
While becoming a fake couple with the innocent Diello Argenta, acting sweet day and night…

“If your soulmate appears, it’s time to end the contract.”

Hearing that, Diello, the Duke of Argenta, gave me a long look.

“When a Ferro dies, a new Ferro will be assigned.”

As he grabbed the tip of my chin, the distance between us shortened.

“…I’ll kill them until it’s you.”

What’s with him?

Out of nowhere, he started obsessing over me. Wasn’t he supposed to be a pure and sweet guy?! <<less

Lin Yi lived to thirty-five years old in his previous life. He became famous when he was young and was arrogant by nature. He sang and acted well. He died just as he was about to win various awards.... more>>

When he opened his eyes again, Lin Yi was in the interstellar era and has become a fragile omega that can be easily deceived and has lost their fertility.

At the Star Network press conference, a reporter cited Qin Nuo, the strongest Marshal of the Empire, as an example, contemptuously: “A low-grade omega like you can’t stand by the Marshal in this life, right?”

Lin Yi’s eyes drooped slightly, and his lips slowly opened: “Want to make a bet?” <<less

I possessed a prison officer in an R-19 novel.... more>>

'Crazy. The prison officer who was killed by the male lead as soon as the novel starts?'

The problem is that this woman named Lemony is a public target for prisoners.

'Wha-what, I don't like it either. Damn prison!'

I play according to the original and barely try to escape from prison.

"Lemony, can you be my prison officer? I like taking orders too.”

The villain who flew from the next building suddenly confronted me,

"Where are you going, Lemony?"
"......?"
“You have to keep an eye on me. You are my prison officer.”

The male lead who tried to kill me started to obsess over me.

Will I be able to escape from prison safely.....?

***

“Where are you going, Lemony?”

As I was about to leave the cell, I turned my head to the terribly low bass voice that came from behind me, and terrifyingly red eyes filled my field of vision.

“You have to take good care of the prisoner as the person in charge.”

He slowly approached me with a smile and quietly closed the iron bar I was trying to open and locked me in.

So, why would a prisoner imprison a prison officer....? <<less

Starting from today, I am retired. But what should I be doing? I neither have the skills, nor the mind to do business, my only advantage is this pair of hands which have taken this world. What a headache…... more>>

Note: The usage of the term "retired" here doesn't mean retiring from old age, work etc. It's a specific term to refer to not involving oneself in the affairs of a certain society. <<less

Lu Xi crossed over to three thousand years ago.... more>>

At this time, the male zergs were generally weak and small. Lu Xi, a tall and robust male zerg, appeared very… very much like a delusional female zerg , finally mistaking himself for a male zerg.

Despite Lu Xi’s endless explanations and resistance, he was still taken to the Military Female Zerg School.

To his astonishment, he met the legendary marshal, Xia Baiyuan, who was written into textbooks a thousand years later and required to be memorized a hundred times.

What’s even more unexpected is that the handsome and friendless marshal in the textbooks, is now just an ordinary female zerg with a gloomy temperament and a slender figure.

As a little fan, Lu Xi always remembered his idol’s life.

Stomach problems, leg injuries, hearing loss, almost blindness…

No, this won’t do.

He made up his mind that he must fatten up his idol, preferably…

Lu Xi looked at Xia Baiyuan’s handsome but gloomy face, tears uncontrollably streaming down his cheeks.

If only he could smile a little more, QAQ.

Xia Baiyuan was very distressed.

A female zerg inexplicably intruded into his life, unreasonably treating him well, and sternly demanding him to take care of himself.

What exactly did he want from him?

This confusion lasted for three months, until one day, Xia Baiyuan returned to the dormitory, and that strange female zerg kept twisting his clothes in his arms:

“Ah ah ah, Baiyuan, my Baiyuan——”

The two zergs looked into each other’s eyes: “……”

Xia Baiyuan lowered his eyes, his face slightly flushed: “If… if it’s you, then maybe it’s not impossible.”

Lu Xi: ??

Ecstatic Dance.jpg

Until after marriage, Xia Baiyuan dumbfoundedly looked at his own belly: “Huh……”

Can two female zergs give birth to offspring too?

A medical miracle? <<less

Cosplayer Liu Mang accidentally crosses through time and arrived at the Eastern Han Dynasty wearing Aries Gold Cloth. (Saint Seiya!) He arrived on top of the walls of XiaPi right when it was about to fall to Cao Cao.... more>>

“Don’t kill me bro; I’m not working for boss Cao!”

“Hey! You’re slashing the wrong person! Boss Lu’s underlings are there! Not me!”

He accidentally saved Lu Bu who was tied up by Song Xian. He accidentally became the son in law of Lu Bu. He accidentally changed the history of the Three Kingdoms period.

When aluminum cast Gold Cloths are worn by generals like Zhang Liao and Gao Shun during the Eastern Han Dynasty, glistering on their bodies… When the soldiers in the camps are sporting mechanical crossbows… When crossbreeding of rice plants appeared on Lu Bu’s territory…

Liu Mang knows that a world belonging to Lu is coming. <<less

Kitty Qi Xiaohan received an admissions notice. The lion who notified her gleefully smiled and told her that the employment rate after school was 100%, guaranteed.... more>>

With a heart of longing, Qi Xiaohan packed her luggage and moved to the school. When the schedules were issued, Qi Xiaohan was shocked to find out that even a cat was required to learn calculus and that they were not allowed to drop out!

What kind of modern-day education scam was this!

The kitty stretched her legs. Well, she was already here. On the first day, she put in all her effort to learn how to write her name.

After the initial exam was over, the fluffy classmates anxiously glanced at Qi Xiaohan, who had struggled with the cultural lessons. They wanted to console her, but were stunned when they found out she was unexpectedly ranked number one!

They glanced at the adorable little kitty, and then at the list.

Fluffy classmates: !

……

Lang Chen, the descendant of a mythical beast, was ordered by the school to lead the group of new students. When he saw a tiny kitty who was the size of his paw, he furrowed his brows:

How had admissions been conducted this year? Where had this poor thing come from?

Watching the small kitty blindly following him, Lang Chen silently decided that the kitty could stay.

He would take good care of this junior sister who was both delicate and cute.

Who knew that, when faced by fire-breathing beasts during school training, the delicate kitty would confidently stand at the very front and expose a mouth of white, small kitty teeth, and meow hostilely:

“I’ll knock your head off! To make string!”

Lang Chen: ? ? ?

What was this cat doing?

【How about a first-year fluffy and clever junior sister? Raising the claws pose】.jpg

【Junior sister that is able to fight is super cute】.jpg <<less

Jeong Tae-ui, who considers himself ordinary, is a former soldier and the younger brother of the genius Jeong Jae-ui. His life begins to take an... more>> unexpected turn when he starts working for the United Nations Human Resources Development Organization (UNHRDO) for six months, at the not-so-subtle insistence of his biological father and uncle, Jeong Chang-in. His life becomes intertwined with that of Ilay Riegrow, a crazy guy with pretty hands. This leads him down a path he had never considered before. This story involves modern setting, battle romance, professional work, jealousy, foreigners, serious setting, incidents, a cold-blooded ML, a strong ML, an obsessive ML, a beautiful ML, a crazy ML, a black-bellied/strategic ML, a chaebol ML, a scum ML. <<less

Prime Minister Liu is talented and famous, but naive. He hides in the imperial harem, disguised as his twin sister, but is recognized by everyone who meets him. Only the emperor does not seem to notice anything, but he suddenly developed a great interest in his junior wife, whom he had not noticed before.... more>>

Lots of fluff and silly humor.

From the translator's website: novelized translation of the famous manhua. <<less

When a genius cultivator transmigrates into a new world, he suddenly becomes a waste without a system. After being chased out of his family, he'll... more>> cook delicious foods when he's ravenous. He'll fish when he's bored, and in his free time, he'll act in films. He's really living the good life. However, there's an annoying person who always comes seeking trouble. Although I may have a gentle personality, that doesn't mean I'm a pushover! <<less

Rong Qiu is a beta, and an orphan at that.... more>>

Despite this, he excelled and gained admission to the best school in A Star, where he had a sweet and affectionate relationship with another beta. On the day they graduated and moved in together, Rong Qiu’s lover, Qin Ye, suddenly disappeared without a trace.

Rong Qiu searched every inch of A Star until one day, he entered the most famous bar and finally saw the person he wanted to see…. His lover, Qin Ye, seemed noble and distinguished, chatting and laughing nearby. The familiar voice, however, uttered words that sounded unfamiliar to Rong Qiu.

“I, Qin Muye, an S-rank alpha, the youngest son of the Qin family. Destined to marry an S-rank omega, how could I marry someone like Rong Qiu, an obscure beta, he’s simply just for fun before graduation….”

False name, false background—clearly, his once cherished love was now treated as worthless.

Realizing this, Rong Qiu woke up, used his remaining savings, and went to the interstellar mental clinic to erase his memories….

Since it’s alpha Qin Muye who doesn’t love him, Rong Qiu decided to remember only the beta Qin Ye, who belonged to him.

***

Facing the beta who left without a word five years ago, Qin Muye restrained his wrists, bit into his neck with menacing fierceness, but unexpectedly burst into tears.

“I missed you.”

Rong Qiu, bewildered, sniffed the unfamiliar scent and quickly pushed away the now uncontrollable alpha. His face showed the deliberate tenderness reserved for strangers.

“You’re not him.”

Though your appearance resembles him in every way, my lover is a beta, and an orphan named Qin Ye.

***

Qin Muye: Your ex-boyfriend…

Rong Qiu, smoking: None of your business, don’t mind this handsome boy’s business.

***

◆ Note: Multiple triggers, be careful when entering – cliché amnesia plot x self-sacrifice x initial antagonistic characters (including good ones, but look carefully) x bottom with a lovey-dovey brain (including giving up exams, raised in an orphanage, severely lacking love – if you can’t accept, stay away) x bottom has a catchphrase “ah” (habit since childhood, details in extra, if you can’t accept, stay away) x strong social class discrimination (if you can’t accept, stay away) x severe discrimination against beta (if you can’t accept, stay away) x has supplementary CPx to be added, chasing wife, dog-blooded clichés…

◆ If you can accept all of this, I wish you a pleasant reading.

One-sentence Summary: “Sorry, my boyfriend is already dead~”

Theme: Self-esteem and self-love, each person is an independent and free bird <<less

In the 21st century, the food blogger Jiang Qiuqiu crossed over to the interstellar era, living modestly.... more>>

To make ends meet, a food anchor named Jiang Jiujiu emerged in the Federal Food Live Broadcasting Zone, attracting numerous wealthy elites and millions of federal fans!

[Shock! The fan ranking of a certain anchor in the food zone is like a press conference of the Federal Central Station!!!]

At the top of the list is Admiral Mo Si, the Blade of the Empire!

Second on the list is His Excellency Jones, the Chief of the Cabinet!

From third to twentieth, gathered are 18 Federal generals!

Everyone: !!!???

—

Originally, Jiang Qiuqiu just wanted to cook to survive, but unexpectedly, she accidentally became famous, joined a group, saved a legion, and picked up a husband.

One day, a short video went viral on the Federal network. In the video, the hottest Federal internet celebrity, Jiang Jiujiu, commanded the imposing and handsome General Mo Si, the Empire’s Blade, who had the power to intimidate the Zerg Queen, to chop vegetables with a knife! And she said: She finally found a man to cook for her.

Countless people were moved by this beautiful love story! <<less

Rumor has it that the empire’s first general, Shen Chengfeng, has a quirk that does not allow anyone to touch his body!... more>>

But on a certain day, not only did he touch people, but also slept with a certain person!

…

For countless generations, it is rumored that the empire’s well-known Xiao family only had sons who became generals. But the fact is, they actually have a daughter named Xiao Jing!

However, she must dress as a man to become a young soldier.

…

Anybody who will have a contact with Shen Chengfeng’s skin will die. This is the secret of the Shen family that cannot be disclosed.

Xiao Jing, however, was careless and touched the general’s body everywhere!

…

The Shen family is well aware of the fact that Shen Chengfeng’s both hands are like strong sulfuric acid. Once touched, even the bones will not be saved.

Xiao Jing, however, was not paying attention and touched him all over!

…

The Shen family understood that the body of the imperial general is special and cannot have a wife and children in this life.

However, one day, the general suddenly announced that he is going to marry a certain soldier!

In other words…

Xiao Jing didn’t have a choice but to disguise herself as a man to become a soldier. Unexpected events led her to have physical encounters with the empire’s most distinguished general, Shen Chengfeng. However, unknown to the public, this military master has a mysterious secret – anything that he touches would all turn to ash! Surprisingly, Xiao Jing was an exception!

How will our hardworking Xiao Jing keep her little secret hidden when Shen Chengfeng is constantly keeping an eye on her? And how will our formidable general react when a certain soldier is not affected by his supernatural ability? <<less

This is a story in which a boy learns about duty, and a man learns about love. A s*ave boy plotted the encounter with the greatest general of the Northern Plains. He became the general’s best disciple, learning archery, combat, warfare, literature, and most of all, loyalty. He was his s*ave, his subordinate, his officer, his student, his champion, his adopted son, and his lover.... more>>

However, this is not a fairytale for the faintest of hearts. Here, absolute power is brought through sacrifice, betrayal, and bloodshed, and lingering attachment begins from conspiracy and espionage. Emotions and intent flicker between sincerity and deception, and truth lies between truth and lies.

But love is always true, for there will be no regrets.

“Anywhere you see from your steed, and everywhere the golden rays of the sun can reach, will be my home.”

“You are the legend of the steppes. For I shall also become a legend—one greater and more resounding than yours—When people remember you, they will also remember me!” <<less

Takefu Yoshiaki, an ordinary office worker, is summoned from modern Japan to another world. However, Yoshiaki, who was only caught up in the "Hero Summoning", is branded as incompetent by the king and is punished!... more>>

While the heroes are attacking together, Yoshiaki decides to use his special skill, [Market]! And then there appears ― Simon, a shady looking arms dealer from the Earth (and a drug addict)!

After negotiating with Simon, Yoshiaki somehow manages to escape his predicament with a pistol (a Spanish copy of the M1911) and an automatic rifle (AKM).

With nowhere else to go, Yoshiaki finds himself helping a young dwarf girl named Mirril...?

Yoshiaki's encounter with Dwarves, Beastman and Elves, all of whom have been oppressed by humans, forces him to make a decision. He will make full use of the power of the [Market] and arm the sub-humans with modern weapons from Earth!

The legend of the man who would later be known as the Demon King begins now...!! <<less

The army drillmaster Yu Xiaoxiao (玉小小) [aka “Little Jade”] transmigrated from a zombie apocalypse world into the body of the eldest imperial princess. On her first day, she got hitched to young General Gu Xinglang (顾星朗) at the lowest point of his life: unjustly accused, imprisoned, and tortured. Ever since then, the valiant girl who only knew how to eat, sleep, and fight zombies tied her destiny with the brave general who was loyal, patriotic, stern, and taciturn.... more>>

With the country weak and enemies on all sides, the imperial palace is full of spying concubines, sycophant officials, and a fatuous, self-indulgent ruler. Beyond the court lies the populace suffering in dire poverty. Faced with these circumstances, General Gu only hopes that he can help the imperial court restore its discipline and give peace to the people.

But his wife and princess says, “Your wish is too grand. Let’s go take over the kingdom ourselves instead!”

“…….” General Gu could only remain speechless.

How does one become a royal favored by the annals of history? Yu Xiaoxiao is convinced that a truly good princess is one who dotes on her husband! <<less

Infuriating bosses get what’s coming to them! The crusade of a reincarnated all-powerful mage... more>>

Newly appointed Imperial General Hezen-Heim is exiled to the frontlines due to his commoner origins.

There, he finds that his superiors are nothing but:

[Scum officers who abuse their subordinates’ achievements]
[Wicked subordinates who bully those below them]
[Opportunistic higher-ups who are incapable of doing anything]
“What lofty…arrogance.” <<less

It has been six years since the country stopped admitting college students, and no one knows when the college entrance examination will resume. Su Xiaoxiao, who was an outstanding student, was now humiliated after not being able to attend university.... more>>

She was too high for the people in the village and too poor for the people in the city. Due to this, she became a “leftover girl.”

An educated youth said he was willing to try. When Father Su then asked the educated youth when he planned to marry his daughter, the educated youth said it was Su Xiaoxiao who took the initiative to pester him before agreeing to give it a try, and he wanted to go back to the city in the future and did not plan to marry a country girl.

Su Xiaoxiao couldn’t take this humiliation anymore and decided to jump into the river to commit su*cide. This made her reputation become even worse. The matchmakers had to go around when they passed by the Su family’s house. Mother Su and Father Su were so angry that they almost rode a crane to death. They decided to marry their daughter in the city regardless of the dowry.

Han Cheng, who had lost his wife for a year, went back to the city to visit his sons on his vacation. His two sons, who were once white and chubby cubs, became skinny and gloomy after living with his teacher’s wife. He was so angry and immediately asked the matchmaker to go to the countryside and find him a match. The only requirement he asked for was, that she must be literate.

The matchmaker went to the Su family’s house, and there, Su Xiaoxiao, who came from the 21st century, didn’t raise any objections and accepted it.

However, the unreliable matchmaker actually invited another girl besides Su Xiaoxiao and arranged their dates at the same time.

Han Cheng asked Su Xiaoxiao, who looked like a good match for him: “Are you literate? Do you mind taking care of my two sons?” <<less

I’ve entered a hidden route in a failed game.... more>>

And now, I have to become a false prophet.

There’s no other choice.

Since it’s come to this, I’ll become the greatest false prophet on the continent. <<less