A broken prince, a shadowy scheme, all that amidst a bloody fight for a throne wrongly succeeded. Join a group of youngsters as they take their first steps into the martial world, towards the grandest adventure of their lives. It all begins in a certain inn, set against verdant mountains and facing a scenic lake.... more>>

"Bring us your finest wine and best meat!" Yelled a hulking man who seemed to be the leader of the dozen strong group.

"How much?" The waiter anxiously nodded his head.

"As much as you have!" The hulking man yelled back.

"That's..."

"HUH?" The hulking man shot the waiter a furious glare.

"Dear guests, our inn operates on the principle of 'pay first, dishes later'. As such, it will be better if you tell us exactly how much meat and wine you need." Xiao Se returned their furious stares with a thin smile.

"Who are you supposed to be?" The hulking man eyed him with bulging eyes.

"This humble one is known as Xiao Se, the owner of this inn, the Fallen Snow Villa." Xiao Se replied with the same smile and with a level of courtesy worth a solid 12/10.

"Well, we have no money." The hulking man stabbed his blade into one of the nearby tables.

"Oh?"

"But I'm sure you have some!" The man pointed his finger at Xiao Se.

At that, Xiao Se furiously shook his head. "I'm sorry to break it to you but our little inn hasn't made a single sale in almost a month. I'm about to owe them salaries myself..."

"Like hell if I care!" The hulking man smashed his palm down on the table. "Even if you have no money, that fur coat of yours should at least be worth a hundred odd silvers."

"NONSENSE!" Yelled Xiao Se, eyes wide open and gaze as sharp as daggers.

The hulking man was stunned, his body even shivering involuntarily for that split second.

"I, Xiao Se, ride only the finest horse and wear only the richest threads! This fur coat of mine was specially sewn by some of the finest seamstresses in the imperial capital in the August Threads. Just sewing it took three whole months, shipping it, another one. Hmph, a hundred silvers? That's not even enough to buy the sleeves of my coat!" <<less

When the youth found himself transmigrated into the interstellar world of the future, he was a bit dumbfounded. En, as dumbfounded as a primitive person crossing over into modern society. He has now become a primitive person.... more>>

Fortunately, this super thick golden thigh, cold, interstellar lord major general with fair skin, handsome looks, and long legs could easily lift you up to the sky and fly.

But what if this golden thigh wants to throw you to his territory planet to muddle along while waiting for death like a dandy, and you even have to carry out the task of going forth to multiply, reproducing like a pig?

“No need… I like men.”

This absolutely pure straight lad has surely dug a pit, and he spent his whole lifetime burying it.

En, this is actually a dog-blood ‘overbearing interstellar marshal (promoted from major general) fell in love with me’ drama.

Also known as, 《The whole universe thinks that it was me, a straight guy who was bent, that bent their esteemed male god》.

The subordinates on the battleship who were forced to be stuffed with dog food every day at work by the Lord Major General watched at the side and sneered:

“You still want to run after flirting with Lord Major General? He he.” <<less

Hua Rong Yue transmigrated into the body of Yi Ling Long, a female cross-dressing as a male in an ancient cultivation setting. Yi Ling Long in her past life was an infamous assassin from Heaven’s Will Tower, however she fell in love with someone not meant to be, before succumbing to Madness herself. In her attempt to avoid the same unfortunate ending as the notorious Maniac Yi Ling Long, Hua Rong Yue remain dressed as a male and hid herself in a small, peaceful town, away from all the bloodshed and danger.... more>>

All was going very well, she’d even managed to get herself a job as a clerk at a humble, inconspicuous apothecary… and then she got recruited by the special forces unit-equivalent in the ancient times. Though reluctant, she found that circumstances had forced her into taking up the job offer. Life as an official was less bloody than she’d expected, that is until one day, she was tasked to assume the fake identity of… the famed killer Yi Ling Long (aka herself)!? It was only until she stepped into the obnoxious red robes of Yi Ling Long did she realize that this was only just the beginning of her fake identity career… <<less

"Lu Li, the sinner, slew his fellow disciples and stole the secret sword. Now that the evidence is conclusive, so combined punishment for several crimes will be meted out. He is no longer the disciple of the inner sect. Send him to the eighth level of the Dark Prison. Never be released!"... more>>

Lu Li opened his eyes and put his hand on his knee without expression, trying to get up.

“Kneel!”

Lu Li stood up straight and listened to the commotion behind him. A trace of mock flashed across his handsome face, and his eyes glanced all his fellow disciples standing in the square.

Anyone who was glanced by him would subconsciously avoid his eyes. In an instant, the entire sect square fell into an eerie silence.

"Execute him! Immediately!" <<less

In my seventeenth summer, three months before I went into isolation, the first daughter of Marquis Leonard, my “sister” returned, having disappeared shortly after birth.... more>>

Everyone in the mansion loved her, and only her.

It didn’t matter.

Because from the very beginning, I’d known that my parents were utter tr*sh.

I would’ve helped and organized all the documents for land management, but I saw no point in bothering the family that would soon fall.

A family that would fall, should I, the one who actually did all the work instead of the Marquis, disappear.

So, all I need to do is to isolate myself and get away from this place…

--It was extremely cold! It must've been a long time ago.
A self-proclaimed junior spirit I encounter ever so often, tells surprising stories.

“Then who will protect you?”
My 'sister', no, that woman, tried to 'protect me' under the guise of being a real sister.

“What do you think, young Lady? If it's this much of a loan, wouldn't it be useful? Go ahead and run before someone snatches it away.”
The wily duke, who'd signed a mutual deal with me, would be entitled to a loss.

And…

“I’ve prayed to God, whom I’ve never prayed to before.”
When I saw my sweet childhood friend, who said just that, it seemed that in the end, we would no longer be just friends. <<less

Youngul recklessly came down from Seoul to Halla City, believing in the ‘first-come, first-served recruitment’ ad.... more>>

When she arrived, there were strange people with animal ears and wings.

More precisely, there were beasts of different races.

“Han Young-ul, you have passed. Start working right away.”

“Can’t you just let me go? I am just a normal human being.”

“No. You’re not an ordinary human being. Seeing how you could come here.”

“Han Young-ul is a Clear.”

Young-ul, who has lived as an ordinary human until now, is confused by all of this.

But the unbelievable things didn’t end here…

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“Han Young-wool needs to learn to stop us from running out of control through physical contact, with actions such as holding his hand.”

“How can you stop a runaway just by holding hands? It may suffice for him, but that is not enough to satisfy me.”

Dokgo snorted and threw up.

“… … yes?”

Young-ul’s adaptation period for the Udang-tang hetero-tribal company where she was caught by a job posting and was forcibly hired by a hetero-tribe management agency.

Will Youngul be able to live with the beasts? <<less

In the history of geology, more than 500 million years ago, there was a period of the Paleozoic Era known as the Cambrian Period. This period, being the first period of the Paleozoic Era, does not only have a significant meaning for geological research, but also is the most insane, splendid and mysterious period in paleontological history.... more>>

Before the Cambrian Period, the Earth’s species were relatively monotonous. When the Cambrian Period started, just after millions of years, which is a relatively short period of time in terms of geology, all kind of species on Earth suddenly evolved wildly. Countless of invertebrates, arthropods, mollusks, brachiopods, annelids etc. have appeared on the planet without any warning, greatly enriching the diversity of the Earth’s species. This million years period is known as the “Cambrian Explosion”. And after billions of evolutionary years, the Earth today blooms with diverse lives.

The cause of the Cambrian Explosion is a huge mystery and also the biggest paradox of Darwin’s theory of evolution.

What if… the Cambrian Period is coming back in this era when human civilization has already conquered the entire planet, and the global species will once again evolve wildly, what kind of challenge will this planet encounter? What kind of fate will humans, who are falling from the top of the food chain, face? <<less

"Call me Leopold."... more>>

'Leopold? The tyrant emperor Leopold that I know?'

To avoid death, Yerin, who had possessed the villainess Ariel in the novel, avoided Leopold for nearly ten years. She even went so far as to study abroad to stay away from him.

Despite countless efforts, the man she spent one night with at her first social event turned out to be Leopold!

What a twist of fate.

She knew in her head that she shouldn't get involved…., but her heart wanted him.

"Promise me. Promise me that tonight will remain a secret for the rest of our lives."

"I promise."

As his words fell on her ears, Ariel, driven by her instincts, surrendered her body to him, wrapping her white legs around his waist, unwilling to allow even the slightest gap.

***

Was it a mistake to believe in a promise spoken only in bed?

"Where did you run off to after taking my first night?"

"Why are you acting like this!"

“It’s true that you stole my v**ginity, so I’m proposing a contractual marriage.”

Ariel was being proposed to by the man who would eventually kill her.

To add insult to injury, the conditions of the contract were even more absurd.

"My desired condition for the contract is simple."

"This... What does it mean?"

「4. To be faithful in our relationship as a married couple.」

Is it okay for me to sign this contract? <<less

Infusion, Sound, Qi, Pivot, Strength, Essence, Excellence... more>>

Soul’s seven forces.

Perception of these seven souls has produced countless strong people.

However, in an ordinary courtyard, a youngster was facing a crisis of banishment. <<less

Within the long decaying empire, in the northern borders where the public order has been crumbling, beasts of darkness threaten the livelihood of the people.... more>> Phineas, a young boy who works as a miller, is forced to leave with his family, away from the windmill, to take refuge in a town ruled by the brigands who were once the army. This is the story of a boy who goes on a journey with the support of his family and his friends to find a quiet place they can call home. <<less

“If a woman lies then smile and forgive her.... more>>

If a woman complains then be quiet and listen to her.

If a woman cries then gently brush her tears away.

But above all else – You are to never strike a woman.

Is that understood, my damned disciple?”

That was the first thing the boy ever learned from his master. As a human being his master was very peculiar. One might say that he was open-hearted but to put it frankly he was nothing more than a hedonist with a personality that couldn’t be any worse. He was constantly womanizing and when there was not enough money for lodging they would be forced to sleep outside and live off the land. As a result, the brother and sister went through a lot because of this powerless man. <<less

The more you know, the more you don’t know.... more>>

Arriving at an unknown continent, Witsen was left to venture this mysterious land all alone when his companion died after getting attacked by beasts. Perhaps just a coincidence, he came across a teenage girl named Karile and the two travelled together. However, things are not as simple as they seem. The more Witsen learnt about the world, the more questions he had in mind. Where will this journey to seek the truth lead him, and perhaps even the world to? <<less

For high-schooler Yoko Nakajima, life has been fairly ordinary–that is until Keiki, a young man with golden hair, tells Yoko they must return to their kingdom. Once confronted by this mysterious being and whisked away to an unearthly realm, Yoko is left with only a magical sword; a gem; and a million questions about her destiny, the world she’s trapped in, and the world she desperately wants to return to.... more>>

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Books in the Twelve Kingdoms series with the kingdom covered in parenthesis and volumes numbering based on re-release edition:

Arc 1: Tsuki no Kage, Kage no Umi – Volume 1-2

(Kei Kingdom)

Arc 2: Kaze no Umi, Meikyū no Kishi – Volume 3

(Tai Kingdom)

Arc 3: Higashi no Watatsumi, Nishi no Sōkai – Volume 4

(En Kingdom)

Arc 4: Kaze no Banri, Reimei no Sora – Volume 5-6

(Kei Kingdom)

Arc 5: Tonan no Tsubasa – Volume 7

(Kyou Kingdom)

Arc Extra : Mashou no Ko (Demon Child) – Volume 0

(Taiki Story in Modern World)

Arc 6: Tasogare no Kishi, Akatsuki no Sora – Volume 8

(Tai & Kei Kingdoms)

Arc 7: Kasho no Yume – Volume 9

(Anthology: Tai, Hou, Kei, Sai & Sou Kingdoms)

Arc 8: Hisho no Tori – Volume 10

(Anthology: Kei, Ryu, and other Kingdoms)

Arc 9: Hakugin no Oka, Kuro no Tsuki – Volume 11-14

(Tai Kingdom) <<less

Death is only the beginning….
He is the boss of a small bar. Despite his gentle and amicable appearance, he is actually cold and detached.... more>> He was born with the ability to communicate with spirits but sealed it away, unwilling to get involved with the supernatural.
She is a rather unqualified lawyer. Timid as a mouse yet hates evil with a passion. Her birthdate is inauspicious but she’s also blessed by Buddha.
A weird and bloody case forced them together. Her cases grew more and more dangerous while his sealed abilities awakened and grew stronger. They were initially repulsed by each other, which turned to understanding, getting along, cooperating, and finally a mysterious yet fierce attraction. With the help of a friend, the two of them solve the city’s horror stories one after the other. <<less

She was reborn in the alien world and existed in the form of half-human and half-vampire. Unfortunately, she was recognized by neither race. Survival required... more>> disguise. As time went by, she found she was having a grand mission and she needed to save the world which would be dominated by the Magic Race. Right at this moment, the original owner of her body started coming to life and it was in no way an ordinary human being. <<less

Invaders from the Crimson Realm have descended upon Earth looking for something called the Power of Existence. Whoever possesses this power will control the very... more>> fabric of existence. To the rescue comes an otherworldly young girl with fire in her eyes. She may be cute and petite, but she's endowed with enough preternatural strength to save the entire universe. Plus, she's got a really big sword! <<less

Every time he goes to sleep, he will enter a game's Ultimate Boss' body. ... more>>

He's the Sleeper of R'lyeh at the bottom of the ocean, the Great Old One in the game, the master of the dream that makes one fall into madness—Cthulhu!

Due to the rising of the game, more and more fanatics call upon His name. There will be a strange item at home every time Ke Meng wakes up. It's quite a trouble for an unboxing video creator like him... <<less

"Slayers follows the adventures of teenage sorceress Lina Inverse and her companions as they journey through their world. Using powerful magic and swordsmanship they battle overreaching wizards, demons seeking to destroy the world, dark lords, and the occasional hapless gang of bandits."... more>>

-Wikipedia <<less

Liola—the best assassin in his world—has vowed to kill no more. He was being chased by an assassination organization when he accidentally dropped into a parallel universe: through a dimensional gate and into poor teenager Kaiser's apartment. Instead of going to the government shelter for lost dimensional travelers, Liola and Kaiser wind up going to school together.... more>>

Liola has been trying his best to live the life of an ordinary person, but after certain things happen one after the other, he begins to realize that being an ordinary person could be harder than being an assassin. <<less

He is a Xian, yet surpasses Gods. She is a God, yet cannot compare even to a Xian.... more>>

Jade Pool sinks during the Jade Pool Xian Gathering; that first sunset they meet, his unparalleled beauty and talent she sees. Thereupon, feelings bud. Their meeting, as though acquainting. All that is hateful is, falling for the wrong person.

Seeking, by every means, where feelings are, yet upon turning around suddenly, frustration has pervaded! How to blame, how to hate, it is fate that dictates!

Love and hate coils in foolish tangles; it is all but a dream. Exactly how formidable will she become, and what emotional burdens will she carry?

She is the Goddess above the Ninth Heaven, yet destined to be renounced; divine powers and her are not meant to be. Behind her elder sister’s brilliance, she, forever, is only her shadow, an exploitable presence.

A person like her, too, desires to be treated sincerely, even if for a moment, to be herself—Yin Luo. <<less