As part of the imperial family, every move by Chu Yuan in this game of chess is made with apprehension, fearing that with a moment of inattentiveness, the whole match will be lost in a single move.... more>>

Ascending to the throne at eighteen, not half a year passes before civil strife erupts in Yun Nan. Though the thoughts of the old guard at the imperial court are not exactly identical, they are all waiting to see how the new emperor will put an end to this.

Unexpectedly, before this side could make a move, a few thousand miles away, the King of Xi Nan, Duan Bai Yue, had already personally commanded troops to attack in all directions; not half a year had passed when peace was restored.

Sparse moonlight shines into the palace; Chu Yuan stamped the wax seal himself, and had a secret letter sent urgently to Yun Nan 800 miles away — this time, what must we(1) give in exchange?

Brush marks passed through the back of the paper; it almost can be seen, when writing this line, how angry the young emperor was.

Duan Bai Yue spread out a piece of paper unhurriedly, replying with only one word.

You.

Note (1): Chu Yuan is using the royal ‘we’ here.

The Emperor’s Strategy is the fourth book in Yu Xiao Lan Shan’s Jianghu/Strategy series. Each book is standalone, but there are character cameos and mentions that don’t disrupt the flow of the main story of each book.

1st book: Everywhere in Jianghu is Wonderful
2nd book: The Jianghu is Full of Local Tyrants
3rd book: The Bandit’s Strategy
4th book: The Emperor’s Strategy
5th book: Return Together <<less

Fate/Apocrypha is a story based around a Holy Grail War separate from that of the five Fuyuki Wars.... more>>

The original chapter 1 "Unbirth" focuses on Jack the Ripper. Though elements from this chapter exists in the official story, this chapter is not related to the official plot of the story. <<less

This novel is a spinoff of Fate/stay night, by Narita Ryohgo, set during a war that occurs a few years after the conclusion of the Fifth Holy Grail War. ... more>>

The stage: the city of Snowfield in the western U.S., far from Fuyuki. There, a "false Holy Grail War", quite unlike the original Holy Grail War, unfolds. There were those who had been keeping an eye on the auguries of the Holy Grail in Snowfield. According to an investigation by the Mage's Association, the Holy Grail War system in Snowfield was an imitation of the one in Fuyuki. What's more, the system was incomplete, leading to the exclusion of one of the seven classes and the selection of beings as Servants who ordinarily could not be summoned. It was, verily, a strange fake. As an organ of the U.S. government executes its various plots, the Servants are summoned one after another--- <<less

Master said, the woman I held in my hands, I must protect for the rest of my life... more>>

Master said, it’s hard to cultivate as a Demon, and once you enter the Demon Dao, you should never look back.

Master said, Heaven is a Circle and the Earth is a Square; that Circle represents (is) consummate perfection, and that Square represents (is) the edges and corners of one’s Heart, it’s a rebellion against Fate, a Disobedience to Heaven.

My master is named Ning Fan, he’s not a person, he’s merely a Butterfly who has entered Demonhood. He was searching for someone. No one knew who he was searching for. No one knew how long he would search for… <<less

Acknowledge moving to Eden magical sealing process, please connect the "Sophia code,” a girl was asked to ere*t the barrier, and on her cheeks there slid tears.... more>>

“Shelltis... will we be able to meet again?”

A world where humans are ruled by an existence called Yuugenshu. And only by The Priestess' prayer, the floating continent, “Obia Craire,” was the only place where humans could live.

Yumi, the barrier priestess, was waiting for a boy that would protect her, her childhood friend, Shelltis. As a heretic, he was expelled from the continent, but before he was expelled he promised Yumi that he'd definitely return to her side.

A girl who is personified by understanding the world and a boy who is rejected by it. A story of two conflicting feelings, and a multi-layered world fantasy. <<less

A Virtual Reality game praised for its extreme difficulty. ... more>>

Hanseong was once a top-tier ranker, but got trapped inside the game which has lots of death flags!

It’s hard to survive with his current stats which are similar to that of a mob so Hanseong configures his status in order to achieve a high level of luck!

Obtaining skills from random boxes? Hitting the jackpot from the slot machine? A person overflowing with luck! So, can Hanseong safely clear this game by only relying on his luck? <<less

When our protagonist becomes the game character Jun Karentia, she thinks she has it made.... more>>

She may be just a lowly support mage but with her knowledge of the game, she knows she can find her way to the good ending, following around the main character, Fabian.

The problem?.. This game doesn’t end after one playthrough.

Jun is prepared to guide Fabian through the second playthrough to the true ending when… Fabian abandons her.

Now Grand Duke Mayer Knox—captain of the Dark Knights and the secret final boss—is determined to have her join his party.

Can Jun turn the final boss into the main character?

Why is Mayer Knox so intent on having her at his party?

And when will these rumors about her being his lover stop?! <<less

Liam Sera Banfield is a reincarnator.... more>>

He had reincarnated into a fantasy world of magic and swords, but at the time the civilization had already been making advancements into outer space.

The setting takes place in an intergalactic empire, a space opera-like universe where humanoid weapons and spaceships battle.

Liam, who had been reborn into an aristocratic family in a monarchic society, has the ambition to one day become an evil lord.

In his previous life, Liam had unfortunately lost everything and died in despair.

— It’s foolish to live for others.

— I will live for myself.

Keeping those feelings in his heart, he has decided to fulfill his goal, but is instead worshipped as a virtuous ruler due to his difference in values.

Will Liam be able to become an evil lord? <<less

Her sword skills were so great that she was hailed as the "Goddess of the Sword," but her position was merely that of a "dog" of the imperial family. The titles that followed her were terrible: the imperial family's loyal dog, the Empress's hound, and the Crown Prince's mistress. ... more>>

Nevertheless, to fulfill the final order of the imperial family, Bellona killed the ill-fated Prince Cailus, who was exiled. But all that awaited her was betrayal and death.

Returning to five years ago, Bellona vows revenge on the imperial family for destroying her life. But then the man she killed with her own hands appears before her eyes, intact and alive.

"I will be your loyal dog. If you refuse, I will take the Crown Prince's hand."

"You don't understand. I never thought a dog would have the arrogance to think it could choose its master."

The plan had gone completely awry. <<less

The Empire endowed with an advanced level of knowledge, and the Nebulis Imperial Household Agency feared as the 'Country of Witches.' On the long lasting battlefield between these two countries, a boy and girl met.... more>>

The swordsman who became the ultimate force on the battlefield at the youngest age throughout all the Empire's history―Iska.

The ice witch princess praised as the strongest in all of the Imperial Household Agency―Aliceliese.

“If you capture me, your dream may also be fulfilled.”
“Likewise, if you defeat me, it will become a step in the unification of your world.”

The two arch enemies were to kill each other. However, the boy had his heart stolen by the girl's beauty and nobility. And the girl was attracted to the boy's strength and way of living. Even if walking alongside one another would not be permitted and the only path before them was to defeat each other. <<less

Twenty years earlier, the ‘Blade of the South’ Li Zhi was condemned a bandit by imperial decree for establishing the 48 Strongholds of the Shu Mountains to shelter the destitute refugees of the world. ... more>>

Twenty years later, a young man going by the name of Xie Yun, carrying an ‘Anping Command’, barges into the 48 Strongholds by night. Sir Gan Tang receives the command and descends the mountain, henceforth setting into motion the gears of fate.

Zhou Fei, a descendant of the ‘Blade of the South’, is born and raised within the 48 Strongholds, but has yet to experience the martial world. She begins to stray from this straight road after she encounters Xie Yun.

However, the current martial arts world is embroiled in turbulence, those once carefree and worry-less youths are swept without warning into the midst of turmoil and unrest; and ‘that’ secret which has been buried for 20 years, is about to be uncovered…

“There will come a day–you will cross the tranquil and noiseless waters of the Inkwash River; you will depart from this haven sheltered by mountains; and you will find yourself under a vast and shrouded night sky. When you witness in succession the collapse of countless colossal mountains and the evaporation of fathomless seas into desert, you must always remember: your fate rests on the tip of your blade, and the tip of your blade must always point forward.”

“I pray that by the cold steel of your sword, you will be able to cut through the darkness of night for a glimpse of the day.” <<less

Centuries ago, Daoist Jing Yuan died from lightning. A millennium later, he comes back to life, but discovers that the stars have shifted and the world has transformed by leaps and bounds.... more>>

Marketplace: Selling herbs for 10 coppers each, alleviates fevers and detoxifies, reduces swelling and relieves pain.

Jing Yuan: Isn’t this the main precious herb used for Foundation Establishment Pills?

Auction house: Advanced level cultivation method starting at 30,000 spirit-stones!

Jing Yuan: Isn’t this the tr*shiest cultivation method you could find anywhere on the streets?

Art gallery: “The 100 Influential Figures of the Cultivation World”

Jing Yuan: Aren’t these my good friends A, B, C, D and old enemies 1, 2, 3, 4?

Bookstore: “Jing Yuan: A Biography“, “Memoirs of Jing Yuan“, “An Intro to Daoist-Master Jing Yuan’s Legendary Life“, “Honored Master Jing Yuan Teaches You How to Guide Qi into the Body“, “The Seven Habits of Founder Jing Yuan”

Jing Yuan: ?? Isn’t this me? Wait, when did I gain seven habits?

The companions he once journeyed with have long passed away, and not even 1/10 of the formerly glorious cultivation legacies remain. Yet, in this world without him, his legend still exists. This kind of feeling, is a bit embarrassing… <<less

I became a hero in the world I was forcibly summoned to. Defeating the demons even while being injured, bringing peace to the world, and... more>> what I wantedー only the small wish of returning to our original world. And yet, I... <<less

A species that has the ability to hunt mutants, a perennial species. ... more>>

One day, they suddenly find themselves isolated in Naraka, a place of torment. Seowoon was once highly ranked in his species and known for his excellent combat capabilities, but he lost all of those abilities after being secluded in the Naraka. Instead, he gained the ability to detect the emergence of mutants through the “Messenger”.

To escape Naraka, they need a Wu Ore, a by-product of the mutants, but Seowoon can’t even get close to mutants without being killed. Upon learning the truth, Cahaya makes a proposal to Seowoon.

“From now on, let’s work together, be my mutant notifier”.

With Cahaya’s help, he is able to travel back and forth to Seoul, but Seowoon finds it more and more difficult.

“Why did I push you away…….”

He just wants to deny the feelings that draw him towards Cahaya. <<less

Setsuna Sugimoto is summoned to another world as the 68th hero only to be abandoned because of his weak and sickly constitution. But everything changes... more>> when he's given a third chance at life by his dear friend Kyle, the former hero, thereby inheriting his vast knowledge, power, and lifeforce. Freed from the tethers of his past, Setsuna begins a journey as an adventurer where he'll encounter all walks of life, each experience bound to leave their mark on both him and his world. <<less

In his previous life, Ye Yunlan’s appearance was destroyed by a fire. For years, he was misunderstood by the world and his reputation was notorious. Once reborn, he returned to three hundred years ago. He escapes from the fire. This time, his face was healthy, but his roots have been damaged while saving people, breaking his cultivation and leaving him suffering from sickness. But, Ye Yunlan didn’t care. In his previous life, he wandered for a long time, so in this life he just wanted to live a peaceful life. However, he soon discovered that his former Senior Brother who abolished his golden core, his Sect Master who imprisoned him for a hundred years, his... more>> Daoist companion who gave him away to the Demon Venerable, those who hated him and disliked him… all of a sudden, they began to treat him nicely and courteously. Not only did they send elixirs and magic weapons but they also sent themselves. Ye Yunlan: This is unnecessary.

Shen Shu can not forget that scene. In the sky full of fire, that person flew over like a white gull, picked him up and protected the young him within his arms. The flames that hit that man’s back and the blood that dripped down his cheeks fell on the tip of his heart, more scorching than the fire. Later, he bowed his head and called that person “Master”, but when the other party frowned and coughed, he couldn’t help holding the pale hand of that person, and forcefully wiping the blood from his lips. Everyone scolded him for falling into the demonic path and betraying his Sect, but he didn’t listen. He just stared at the man as if looking at the moon. Indulged in beauty, trapped by thirst. The newly promoted No. 1 beauty in the cultivation world at the apex of everyone’s heart, something that can only be longed for. <<less

I belong to a good sect that has never turned its back on me for my poor potential, has never forced me to study martial arts, and even helped arrange a betrothal for me when I was young.... more>>

My fiancée is a much renowned hot-tempered young miss. She’s beautiful, strong, and deeply loves me. Upon my start down the path of the Jianghu, I entirely relied on her to provide cover for me and before long, I became renowned as the #1 Pretty Boy of the Immortal Path.

Yet one day, I discovered that this person is apparently a man. A man in drag!

More unforgivable is that he thought I was a woman dressing as a man!

Me, as if my liver and guts are being cut to pieces: “Brother, what have you done with my fiancée?”

Him, as if a knife has been twisted in his heart: “Brother, what have *you* done with my fiancée?”

The waters of the Jianghu are indeed murky. Even if I am starving, even if I’m dying far from home, from this point on, I will not eat even a mouthful of rice prepared by him.

—So fragrant. <<less

This is the story of a crazy lich who possesses an internal game system and brings catastrophe to the entire world.... more>>

“Let’s look at the daily quests today… it’s the damned choose one-of-two-options-type again. Destroy a town with a population of 30,000 people or above; reward: 10,000 evil points. Steal lollipops from 3 children; reward: 1 evil point. If neither of the quests is completed, then 2 points will be deducted.”

“Tsk! You think I’m s*upid? If I really destroyed a town, a crusade of Epic-ranked Holy Knights would definitely come hunting me down. Even if I earned the points, there wouldn’t be any life left in me to spend them. I better just go be a kindly lollipop bandit.”

I’ve already had enough of being a notorious lich. Who says that a lich can’t be a good person? I’m definitely going to beat this damned system and be an upright and dignified good man. <<less

The man forsaken by the world, the man a s*ave to money and the man known as the legendary God of War in the highly popular MMORPG Continent of Magic. With the coming of age, he decides to say goodbye, but the feeble attempt to earn a little something for his time and effort ripples into an effect none could ever have imagined.... more>>

Through a series of coincidences, his legendary avatar is sold for 3 billion won, bringing great joy to him, only to plunge him into despair at losing almost all of it to vicious loan sharks. With revelation of money through gaming, he rises from the abyss with new found resolve and steps forward into the new age of games led by the first ever Virtual Reality MMORPG, Royal Road.

This is the legend of Lee Hyun on his path to becoming Emperor with only his family’s loving heart, his boundless desire for money, his unexpected mind, his diligently forged body and the talent of hard work backing him. <<less

I used a cheat to devise a character in a game. Upon regaining consciousness after pressing the play button, I discovered myself embodying the character... more>> I had crafted, the 'Priest of Corruption.' This character was intentionally created with unfavourable statistics and is widely detested! The sole item in my inventory was the withered hand of a woman, yet could it possibly be the hand of a goddess? <<less

My whole life, all I wanted was power.... more>>

I churned the world into rivers of blood and eventually gained the title, ‘Demon Lord of Strength’. However, all this became useless when I lost to a party of heroes.

But what can a loser say? As I laid dying, I was forced to listen to the hero’s gibberish:

“If you are born again, I hope that you will live a kind life!”

But huh? When I opened my eyes again, I was back in the past.

“What do I have to do to live a kind life?”

This is the beginning of an ex-Demon Lord’s journey to live a ‘kind’ life. <<less

I’ve become the time-stop breeding uncle from an erot*c game.... more>>

But the situation is completely f*cked up, so I saved the world first.

Before I knew it, people around me were praising me as a hero.

…..I don’t give a f*ck about being a hero, I just want to retire. f*ck. <<less

As the head disciple of the number one sect in the world, Luo Jianqing had a brilliant reputation. He was the most respected senior brother of his junior brothers and sisters: the last disciple of the cultivation world’s number one cultivator, Luo Jianqing greatly respected his master’s teachings, not crossing his limits by even half a step.... more>>

Afterwards…… he was stabbed to death just like that by the main character with his sword. His master’s sword.

Luo Jianqing: “……”

The heavens wants me dead, yet I refuse to die! See if the will of the heavens is more fearsome, or if the will of my sword is more stubborn!

Wu Yin: “Jianqing, I have something to say to you.”

Luo Jianqing: “Master, I also have something to say to you.”

Wu Yin: “… you speak first?”

Luo Jianqing: “You speak first.”

Wu Yin: “I like you.”

Luo Jianqing: “I want to top you.”

Wu Yin: “……” <<less

Iris El-Katze is a reincarnator aiming to become a villanous daughter.... more>>

Watch her as she continues to stray away from her path of becoming the ideal villain due to various misunderstandings. <<less

Before all this, Qin Wanwan was the happiest Second Generation Immortal in the Immortal Realm.... more>>

She was a salted fish, a waste. Her parents bribed various outstanding figures who had fame and prestige to fabricate her achievement so she could live peacefully in Immortal Realm.

Until one day, Jian Xingzhi, who had fought with people all over the world, came over to fight her out of admiration of her strength. She was pressed to the ground and he stepped on her face. With a slash of his sword, she transmigrated from the Immortal Realm to the novel “Strongest Mary Sue” and became the vicious Supporting Female, Qin Wan.

Just as she became Qin Wan, she was also pressed to the ground. Though, it’s now on a Judgment Stage. People nearby shouted to kill her because she harmed the Female Lead.

Henceforth, she swore she would have her revenge on Jian Xingzhi.

Later, she befriended a fellow transmigrator and learned under him.

Qin Wanwan, “Are you also a transmigrator?”

Jian Xingzhi, “Mn.”

Qin Wanwan, “Then, what is your name, and what did you do before?”

Jian Xingzhi, “My Daoist name is Sui Heng. My given name is Jian Xingzhi. My heart and soul are dedicated to cultivating the way of the Sword. I have no interest in worldly affairs. Jianghu people call me Long Aotian.”

Qin Wanwan, “……”

She knew.

She knew by heart who this st*pid as*hole was. <<less