steel under silk

Eren Idril died as an old, decrepit, and piss-poor adventurer by the maws of a D-Rank monster. He had a lot of unfulfilled dreams and desires that couldn't see the light of the day after the light in his own eyes died down. But fortunately for him and unfortunately for the world, that wasn't his end. Eren was somehow dived back in time when he was a mere teen, attending Lionheart Academy for adventurers. When life gives him a second chance, Eren decides to exploit it to its fullest. Experience his vile deeds as he partakes in them without feeling the slightest bit of hesitation. [WPC#218 Bronze Trophy Winner] [Mature content warning.] Additional tags: #evilmc #mature #evilprotagonist #antiheroprotagonist #coldmc #calculatingmc #pragmaticmc #smut #lemons #maturecontent ================= Instagram: graybacknovels Discord: https://discord.gg/sXwzRCJMcE

Waking up inside the ruins of an orphanage, Alexander finds himself chained and sold to slavery. A modern metallurgist, trapped in ancient times, watch as he tries to play with the cards fate dealt him. He will make plate armor, invent paper, build roads, teach governance and many more, as he tries to carve a place for himself. But how can such things not attract jealous eyes? The naval superpower- Cantagena, The unstoppable army of- Exolas, The superpower of the east- Adhania, The mercantile confederation- Sybarsis, The religious fanatics- Iyizarid, And the ever-present- Barbarians of the Barren Forrest, All want something from each other. In this ocean of sharks, follow a small carp as it struggles to leap through the dragon gate and establish a dynasty to outlast them all. The cover is not mine. If you are the owner of this cover, comment and I will remove it.

Is Magic really just a wish machine? No! In a universe where Magic truly exists, the ultimate nature of Magic must be as simple and aesthetically pleasing as the laws of physics. This is the story of a mass-produced magical war tool who learned the ultimate nature of Magic. But what of it? Just as birds can fly without understanding aerodynamics, magicians can use Magic without grasping its ultimate nature. Learning the ultimate nature of Magic doesn't mean the tool can instantly transform into a great magician. But yearning for knowledge is a human instinct, and curiosity is the primary driving force of human civilization. Even for Magic, which should seemingly defy explanation, humans hope to understand its inherent operational laws. The pursuit of Magic's ultimate nature requires no reason! The story in this book takes place in an era where steel and gunpowder dance together. Here, firearms are on the rise; armor remains the main character; military theory is changing rapidly, with endless innovations in systems and techniques. And this world has something more than ours: Magic. The world is undergoing a profound transformation, and no one can remain detached from it...

Julian Weber is an officer in the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and a graduate of Westpoint Military Academy with a degree in civil engineering. As U.S. involvement in Afghanistan comes to an end, Lt. Julian Weber finds himself involved in a terrorist attack by the Taliban, which claims his life. However, he quickly finds out that death is not always final as he is reincarnated into the body of a Baron's son and heir in an alternate Earth set in Late-Medieval Europe. In an era of political turmoil and civil strife, the Baron's young son is named Regent of the Barony of Kufstein and forced to contend with feudal powers. Will he be able to institute reforms leading his Barony into the age of industry? Or will he succumb to the pressure of his feudal overlords and a corrupt church that seek dominion overall?

Bound in chains yet yearning for freedom, Alpheo, a modern historian, finds himself enslaved in a land on the brink of chaos. As the empire of Rolmia plunges into civil war following the death of the emperor , his three ambitious sons vie for the throne. In the midst of this turmoil, Alpheo finds the chance to break his chain and escape, leading his companions into the ashes of war, trying to thrive in it, selling their swords to the highest bidder . But beyond the borders of Rolmia, hungry eyes watch as the empire's grip loosens. The Sultanate of Azania, ever the opportunist, sees a chance to expand its domain and influence , while to the south, neighboring principalities breathe a sigh of relief as the once-dominant giant stumbles and falters. In the sea, the confederation of the Free Isle finds their chance to restore their old maritime power , denied to them by an empire that is now crumbling beneath itself , lacking the strenght to stop them. In this crucible of conflict, where dynasties crumble and empires fall, Alpheo find his call and the chance to forge his own destiny amidst the ashes of empires. ----------------

Joshua woke up in the middle of a battlefield one day only to discover that he has been transmigrated into a popular MMORPG, Continental War. Discovering that he has not only been displaced in space but also in time, Joshua realizes he has knowledge of the events unfolding around the world as he had played through them as game events. Read on to discover how Joshua forges his path toward becoming a legendary warrior embroiled in the struggle of Order and Chaos!

Lu Tong spent seven years studying medicine in the mountains, but upon returning home, he found everything had changed. His eldest sister, a victim of foul play, met a tragic end. His elder brother, wrongfully imprisoned, languished in dungeons. His father journeyed to the capital to seek justice, only to meet a watery demise on the road. His mother, driven to madness overnight, perished in flames. Lu Tong packed his medical kit and headed to the capital of Jingzhou. 'Debts must be repaid, and lives must be avenged! 'If there's no judge, then I'll be the judge from Hell!' In the capital, noble families faced successive tragedies, Commander Pei Yunxing quietly investigated the matter, And suspicions fell on a young woman from the Renxin Medical Hall. However... Before he could find evidence, The girl made her move against him first.

In the City of Crime, one law stands above them all: Only the strongest can live. Fighting is normal, extortion is common, and death is inevitable. Born into a wealthy family yet forced to live in poverty, Kanae Nali vowed to become strong enough to take back what rightfully belonged to her—even if it meant that she had to face the consequences and brave the dangers lurking in every corner. Yet on the outside, just like her mysterious peers, she was no different from the other high school students living their lives to the fullest. “Under the ray of light, my ability will only make me die faster. Under the veil of night, my ability allows me to survive longer.” ____ Story set in fictional city. Any similarities with real world's event is purely coincidence. Special thanks for Coraphyll, Jiyen, Aistich, Cailin, Lyna, and Chip for their help in making the synopsis Word count: 1000-1500 words/chapter Link to Discord: https://discord.gg/pBy2wGB ... Other novels: -Flowers Bloom from Battlefield [complete] - 7 Path of the Lilies [on long hiatus] - 1 Year of Beginning [complete] - Villain Lady [complete] - Science and Fantasy [complete] - 2 Years of Restarting [complete] - Forgotten Legend of the Bloodied Flower [on going] - The Quiet Empress [on going] ... Follow me on IG: @sora100518

Magical beasts trample, dragons roar, wizards curse, and the dazzling light of magic illuminates the beacon of knowledge!Emperor of Gabella: The Imperial Legion is invincible on land.Orc Chieftain: Each of our tribal warriors is worth ten of any other.Elven King of the Emerald Realm: Our forest rangers never miss their mark.President of the Horn Bay Alliance: The Alliance fleet reigns supreme over the seas.A Mysterious Organization: The prophesied era will eventually arrive.Paul Grayman: I’m not singling anyone out, but everyone here is tr*sh.Embark on a journey with firearms and cannons, crushing the low-magic planes… Collapse Army, Army Building, Economics, Engineer, Fantasy World, Firearms, Industrialization, Kingdom Building, Magic, Male Protagonist, Religions, Technological Gap, Wars, Betrayal, Character Development, Child Protagonist, Modern Knowledge, Multiple POV, Naive Protagonist, Noble, Polite Protagonist, Schemes And Conspiracies, Secret Organizations, Sword And Magic, Transmigration, Weak to Strong Hmm is this steampunk or high advanced tech, or modern day its either of these, not much of a between I read this before, it's actually quite decent (though the protagonist is naive, and the author seems to be lazy when writing dialogues). The protagonist recreates other weapons that used gunpowder in this fantasy world and tries to form an industrial society because in their noble territory it's just a title - they don't own a fiefdom. It's like 'Release That Witch,' because here the theocracy really holds so much authority that even that duke or king can be labeled as a heretic if they want, so they also persecute wizards and other races.The story still revolves around the kingdom where the world is really big and full of different races. Give it a try if you like a kingdom-building romance, where the protagonist is using modern knowledge as an advantage. I don't remember it having a system, but I think his 'golden finger' is more like a lineage.Rank B-Obs: It's extremely tiring to read at more than 600chps Raaah wtf is a kilometre Its 1000 metres, its the kilo of the SI Unit ...... Bruh A guy was walking to a bar and on his way he found a girl tied up to the railroad tracks. He untied her and they had s*x. Guy gets to the bar, friends ask why he's so late, tells them about the girl he found and all the different positions they f**ked in. Friends give him props and ask if he got head, guy replies "I couldn't find it." Did he just f#*k a dead person? Wtf! Gonna Dive into with a open mind This is an upper-mid kingdom building novel with the classicEh- modern weapons are the best they will kill everything gun>> rahhhhhThe author has primitive grasp on various technologies and is just enoughDo not get confused, it's not bad at all, just not THE BESTPls upvoteNeed to built those useless seniors sitting on their thrones, this junior shall challenge them and shake their thrones.Ranobe FanMade discord server :)) What would you consider bests in this genre? Other than release that witch or i guess Mediterranean Hegemon of Ancient Greece-->Mediterranean Mediterranean Hegemon of Ancient Greece It's chinese and the description can only make me think this is poison ******************************** If you like this story, check out other similar stories i have here ... 1 ) Ammunition Empire - ch 2.0k 2 ) In Holy Roman Empire - ch 1.2k 3 ) Millitary System God realm - ch 400 4 ) Dynasty of Iron - ch 1.2k 5 ) Magic Industry Empire - ch 1.3k 6 ) Building My Own Territory : With System - ch 800 All of them are FREE to read

Volume 5 (Bryan Alexander) Bryan Alexander merupakan anggota termuda The Seven Wolves. Ia tampan, kaya raya, pemilik perusahaan multi internasional, VanAlex namun juga playboy. Ia berubah karena jatuh cinta pada adik tirinya sendiri, Deanisa Melody. Karena tak bisa memiliki, Bryan memilih pergi ke New York dan menjalani kehidupan sebagai Fuckboy. Apa yang terjadi jika ia harus kembali dan bertemu Nisa yang malah jadi asisten pribadinya atas perintah sang Ayah? Volume 6 (Mars King) Mars King merupakan sosok yang paling ditakuti dan disegani di kotanya, Los Angeles. The Devil of LA adalah julukannya. Ia sangat tampan namun tak berhati dan kejam. Persaingan bisnis telah membuat keluarga King dan Wright menjadi musuh bebuyutan yang saling membunuh. Bagaimana jika Mars King malah jatuh cinta pada adik musuh bebuyutannya sendiri, putri keluarga Wright, Vanylla Emerald Wright? Volume 7 (Aidan Caesar) Aidan Caesar dulunya seorang anak yang pendiam, tampan tapi memiliki tubuh tambun. Separuh hidup dihabiskannya menerima cacian dan bullyan dari teman-teman satu SMA-nya. Sampai suatu saat bullyan itu mencapai puncaknya. Aidan membalaskan dendam akibat bullyan yang membuatnya hampir meregang nyawa, dan dalam kelompok itu ada seorang gadis yang dulunya ia sukai namun kini ia benci. Aidan memasang jebakan apa saja untuk membalas Malikha yang telah jatuh bangkrut. Lantas siapa yang sesungguhnya akan jatuh dalam jebakan cinta? Malikha atau Aidan? #### The Seven Wolves terdiri dari tujuh anggota, yaitu Arjoona Harristian (Alpha/Leader), Jayden Lin (Beta), James Harristian, Shawn Miller, Bryan Alexander, Mars King dan Aidan Caesar. Ketujuh pria itu dipertemukan takdir untuk membentuk kelompok rahasianya sendiri bernama The Seven Wolves. Dari milyuner, petinggi milter hingga pemimpin gangster, mereka berjanji untuk tetap membantu satu sama lain. Tidak ada yang lebih penting daripada memiliki saudara untuk bersama. Follow my IG @nandastrand, FB: @NandaStrand