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The world of Ariadne is vast with more to see and more to find than meets the eye... Magic is plenty and cultivation so great that legends speak of those few existences that cut the heavenly bodies of the gods from the celestial skies... But there is more to Ariadne than mere strength, than mere power, there are histories ancient, gods who walk the lands, royals, nobles and commoners who are forever in strife... In this world with thousands of realms each born from the great cataclysm that set the stage for 'the seventh age' to be born, there exists the Sacred Lineage of Royals who rule a hundred realms, this lineage being of Mercurion. It is here that Lucian our reincarnated vestige of the past shall be born, born to be called 'Prince 786' of the Merurion Empire... Strife exists in many forms and in this Sacred line in which even a name must be earned, strife is a double-edged sword that now brings the once so Great, the once so Sacred lineage of Mercurion down to its knees from within... But be warned... there is much unseen, much unknown of the reality you see, of the Prince called 786... Welcome to Ariadne!!! A world in which all truths can be revealed...

Synopsis: SLOTH: COSMI-NAPPER Leo Vance, the self-proclaimed "Grand Master of Elegant Sloth," has perfected his life philosophy: total comfort and minimal effort. Yet, when a catastrophic cosmic flicker destabilizes all reality, Leo's accidental nap activates the Dream Weaver Protocol, forcing the reluctant slacker to become the multiverse's most unlikely savior. Leo's power is Cosmic Inertia (Ultimate Sloth), which stabilizes reality only when he achieves absolute stillness. This forces him into an agonizing paradox: his heroism demands he rest, while his conscience demands he act. He must now hunt the lost Lumina Seeds—the keys to stability—which are hidden behind psychological trials. Tasked with commanding his chaotic genius is Astrid Laura, the hyper-efficient Systems Analyst who believes only in quantifiable logic. Their constant, high-friction sparring fuels a rapid-fire enemies-to-lovers dynamic, where their verbal warfare becomes their greatest psychological defense. Joined by a loyal muscle, a cryptic seer, and a chaos wizard, the team must confront the systematic corruption of the Whisper King—an entity that feeds on fear and uses betrayal to sabotage the team's deepest bonds. To win, Leo must sacrifice the core philosophical lie of his life, push his power toward the terrifying Zeroness, and confront the chilling prophecy that success will demand a final, absolute betrayal by the one person he needs most: Astrid. Sometimes, saving reality is less about smashing enemies, and more about strategically falling asleep on the job.

Esther, a guardian of the Earth, awakens after centuries of slumber to a world transformed. The energy of the planet, once in sync, feels fractured and wrong, making him to embark on a journey to uncover the source of this imbalance. Lazy but impossibly sharp, handsome, and undeniably powerful, Esther is an immortal being who has always existed beyond the concerns of mortal life. On his journey, he meets Hina, an ambitious and fiery woman determined to become the next queen of her country, a goal that intrigues Esther and pulls him into the complexities of human ambition, politics, and relationships. Along the way, Esther will meet multiple characters who will teach him lessons about life, love, and the human spirit—things he had long ignored in his centuries of existence. A story of self-discovery, growth, and breathtaking action, *The Descendant of Sloth* is a fantastical tale that explores what it means to truly live.

this is dropped im re-writing this story new title: SLOTH-souls of darkness

This is not the ending the Book of Revelations predicted for the world. No savior, no fire, no religious fanfare. Just two cousins being chased by a demon they can't figure out. For Athena, an attack in the woods leads her down a path of mystery: who wants her dead? Why do they want her dead? And how does her cousin, Clare, factor into this? For Clare, meeting Luca was the best thing that ever happened to her. Until she realized she was not only dating a demon, but THE demon: Lust, one of the Seven Deadly Sins personified. Together, and with the help of Lust, Sloth, and Greed, the five of them must find the answers to the greatest mystery: who wants to kill them and why? And then they have to save the world.

[Ding! No Pain, No Gain System awakened. Your future is limitless] [Ding! Congratulations on Awakening Primordial Aspect: Sloth. Hard work is a scam, laziness is eternal] [ERROR!!?!?] [The No Pain No Gain System got devoured by Sloth?!] ...... In a world of heroes, cultivators, and legends, eighteen-year-old Noah Ravenhart was the ultimate joke—Aspectless, weak, and riding the coattails of his billionaire adoptive family. Then, his cheat finally awakened. But instead of giving him a standard system, his [Primordial Aspect: Sloth] straight-up devoured the interface, flipped the rules of reality, and gave him a terrifying realization: He gets stronger by doing absolutely nothing. Sleeping? Stats up. Lying on the couch? Cultivation breaks through. While the rest of the world bleeds and dies in dungeons to level up, Noah sends clones to attend his academy classes while his soul trains in his sleep. "Working is a scam," he decides. Too bad his stepsister is on him. She just regressed from a bloody future where she fought gods, armed with cheat knowledge to save humanity. In her past life, Noah was a harmless civilian. So why is this lazy bum suddenly radiating god-like power while snoring on the sofa? "Get up and train! You're wasting your talent!" "No. I'm maximizing it." As ancient gods awaken and villains plot the apocalypse, Noah faces his greatest challenge yet: finding the perfect sleeping position before the world ends. Can the world stop interrupting his naps? *************** Drop a review if you are enjoying the story! What to expect: ☆ Overpowered & Hilariously Lazy MC ♡ Badass Regressor Stepsister ♤ System, Academy Arc, & Cultivation ♧ Peak Comedy & Slice-of-Life mixed with High-Stakes Action *************** Check pinned review for more info.

A lazy parasite leaching off society, he is determined to work hard when he is surprised with a second life. Only to find his future dashed by the mysterious 'Sloth system'. Without any knowledge on if he has a purpose, the lazy parasite follows the system directive of being lazy, with only a few tasks to complete in order to avoid trouble, gather funds or as an investment for future laziness.

Matsuo Aki and his clasmates are transported in a fantasy world, where swords and magic exist. The king welcomed them except for Aki, because of his job class "Baby Sitter". They deemed him useless to defeat the demon lords, so they send him in an abandoned orphanage. There, he raised the abandoned babies/children of many races, magical beasts and monsters to level up. Will Aki have a peaceful life raising childrens in this another world?

In her past life, Su Yaoguang bought Xiao Yanci, supported his education, and helped him rise to great heights. She became his wife. Everyone praised him for never abandoning the farm girl who funded his rise. Su Yaoguang also believed she had found a good man. Unexpectedly, when she was seriously ill, she saw Xiao Yanci bring his first love and a child who resembled them both to her bedside. "Dad, mom, when will this person die?" the child asked, holding Xiao Yanci's hand. Xiao Yanci responded, "Soon, just wait a bit longer." That was the moment she realized: she had wasted her entire life on the wrong man. Returning to the age of fifteen, Su Yaoguang pointed at the bloody young boy: "I want him." In her past life, no matter what she gave Xiao Yanci, she only received a cold expression. This time, the young boy, like a wolf cub, dropped his guard; everything Sister gifted was the best. Sweet as milk. Devoted beyond reason. He melted her completely. Until one day, the young boy took a high position. Not wanting history to repeat itself, Su Yaoguang packed her things and slipped away at night, only to run into a man as noble and unattainable as a deity. "I've heard you call us siblings everywhere. Good sister, shouldn't we change what we call each other?"

Amelia Lockhart has one mission: make the top idol Ethan Quinn fall in love with her, then break his heart, so that Ethan Quinn can successfully pass his tribulation and return to his position as a High God. There's just one problem: as the most hated woman on the internet, Amelia is the last person anyone would pair with the nation's golden boy. But when she lands a spot on a dating show alongside Ethan, she sees her chance. She does all the heavy lifting and is dependable enough to make him see her differently. As a result, Ethan starts pretending to be weak. The fans are confused. Their untouchable idol is... blushing? Getting clingy? Calling her "jiejie" in that voice? "Sis, I surrender." "Sis, you can only spoil me like this." Amelia is losing control of the plan. She was supposed to seduce him and walk away. So why is he the one coaxing her to stay, and why is it getting harder to say no?