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After the Catastrophe, every rule in the world was rewritten. In the Age of Black Iron, steel, iron, steam engines and fighting force became the crux in which human beings depended on to survive. A commoner boy by the name Zhang Tie was selected by the gods of fortune and was gifted a small tree which could constantly produce various marvelous fruits. At the same time, Zhang Tie was thrown into the flames of war, a three-hundred-year war between humans and demons on the vacant continent. Using crystals to tap into the potentials of the human body, one must cultivate to become stronger. The thrilling legends of mysterious clans, secrets of Oriental fantasies, numerous treasures and legacies in the underground world — All in the Castle of Black Iron! Written by Drunk Tiger, this novel is a prime example of fantasy steampunk. Let us journey through the world of limitless possibilities and inventions together! ------ **Warning: This novel contains mature content**

In a world where everyone could have the super ability to create a legendary castle, Locke was shocked to find that he had obtained the super synthesis ability. Light Knight + Light Knight = Angel Knight! Angel Knight + Angel Knight = Holy Knight! Holy Knight + Holy Knight = God of Light! Locke used this magical fusion skill to make all the creatures summoned by him become supreme gods! When the name "Locke" suddenly ranked first on the universe power ranking list. All the creatures were amazed. "Who is he?" "He actually has the 36-winged god of light?" "A chaotic beast in the void? A creature from another world that eats laws?" "How could there be such a terrifying person who controls so many magical creatures?"

Grizelle tinggal seorang diri di kota besar. Untuk menghidupi diri sendiri, ia berusaha semaksimal mungkin mencari pekerjaan. Namun, ini sudah kesekian kalinya ia dipecat. Hal itu membuatnya merasa lelah dan ingin mencari suami kaya agar hidupnya tidak sengsara. Semua keluh kesah ia sampaikan kepada poster sang idola yang ada di kamar. Hingga suatu hari ia bertemu dengan sang idola dan memberinya obat tidur dengan dosis tinggi. Awalnya Grizelle tidak tahu bahwa pria itu adalah idolanya dan saat mengetahui hal itu dia berteriak kegirangan karena bertemu secara langsung dengan idola. Pertemuan tidak sengaja itu berujung dengan sang idola menjadi tetangga sekaligus bos baru Grizelle. Hubungan permulaan yang tidak baik akankah berakhir bahagia seperti khayalan Grizelle selama ini? Apakah idolanya akan tetap menjadi idola atau kekasih seperti yang Grizelle harapkan?

Among the entire population, only a minority of 1% possesses a natural-born "Path", able to enter a treacherous, unpredictable wonderland of opportunity and adventure. For dreams, wealth, freedom... for a vivid and intense life, there is never a shortage of brave souls among that 1% of humanity. But, what if you were already old and feeble by the time you discovered it? What if you knew of its existence, but were born unable to enter? What if you had been devoured once before? In the world of this book, the Blackmore currency to RMB exchange rate is 1:8 Whenever a monetary figure appears, please automatically multiply it by 8

His expression was noxious, that bought me to my knees. It was turbulent, so was difficult to see anything through them. But I saw. I saw. Him. Maybe it was too late but I saw.

[I was reincarnated as an F-class Hunter. …it’s a problem because they don’t treat me that way.] __________________________ An overworked alien who escapes to Earth. Reincarnated into a starving, weak F-class human, his immense magical knowledge causes people to mistake him for an overpowered S-class hero. MTL Author(s) 대대원

As the CEO of a multinational corporation that sells superpowers to the highest bidder ("the finest superpowers money can buy"), you'll cast powerful magic, invent futuristic technologies, and manipulate your stock price to impress shareholders!

ILLUSION FORMS — THE SAGA OF HIDDEN IDENTITY "Can a single thought become a death sentence? Can a spoken word reshape reality?" Legend speaks of an ancient era where power was so absolute that even a faint thought of betrayal or harm towards the Supreme beings resulted in instant death, regardless of distance. Their every word was an immutable law, and their 'Vows' were unbreakable chains of destiny. It is said that these terrifying powers were eventually bound within primordial Seals, for no mortal vessel could ever contain such a devastating cosmic weight without shattering. But where those powers went remains the world's greatest mystery. In a modern era dominated by vampires and shadows, three strangers find themselves entangled in a fate they cannot comprehend: The Silent Mask: A child who survives behind a fragile veil of innocence. Trusting no one and relying only on himself, he is a master of manipulation, subtly controlling the minds and circumstances of those around him for his own protection. He is the quiet storm that no one sees coming. The Invisible Pull: A youth with defiant eyes and unwavering confidence. He is haunted by an unexplainable magnetic pull toward people he has never met, as if his very soul is searching for its missing fragments. The Stern Shell: A ruthless protector who has turned his heart into stone to shield his own. Wary of outsiders and fiercely loyal, he guards his secrets with a cold, lethal precision. As the ancient Seals begin to crack, a terrifying question arises: Are these three merely victims of fate, or are they the very catastrophe the world tried to lock away? "A true ruler does not need a blade to conquer. He only needs to speak—and the world shall kneel."

In a post-apocalyptic world, Princess Sofia fancies a commoner on the streets and follows him to the Mountains of Death from where she ends up in a 17th-century mansion, where the commoner - Heinrich - is the owner of the mansion and the Princess is forced to work for him. __ “What do you want from me?” The Princess asked frustratingly. “You must think you are the main character or something.” The man chuckled, “Sofia, I want nothing from you. You followed me. I did not abduct you.” “I made a mistake. I request you to send me back.” “I cannot,” The man replied. “It is not under my command. It comes and goes.” “What does that mean?” “That means you are stuck here. Probably for life.” __ [Excerpt] Heinrich completely ignored her, slipped the keys to the room into the little pocket of his coat, and tried to walk away from the crime scene. The Princess quickly grabbed his arm, trying to reach out for his pocket with her other hand. Heinrich immediately grabbed her hand and pulled her toward himself, then pushed her to the wall, holding both her hands to it. He frowned at her with all the rage he had in his body. But it didn’t hide the lingering sorrow in his eyes. They could tear up any moment now. The Princess didn’t know if she wanted to feel sad for him or resent him. He was a confusing man. “L-Let me go…” The Princess sheepishly demanded. “Why?” Heinrich asked with anger. “Who told you to meddle in my affairs?” __ [Disclaimer: This novel is a slow burn.] — This novel is the prequel to 'Dilemma: The Chip System'. However, it's a standalone novel and you don't need to read 'Dilemma: The Chip System' to understand it. I do recommend reading it for extra spice. — This novel has taken intuition from the history of Europe. However, it is fictional and by no means connected to the real events of history. **** Cover Artist: https://www.instagram.com/alina._.smthng/

Magic existed in ancient times, and the earth was filled with fantastic beasts and factions of various types. Magic is the most useful tool throughout this period, but it has repercussions. It has the potential to produce not only conflict but also a catastrophe. Lux established a group including Blue, Gina, Jessica, and Jerimiah to help him find his sister. They endured numerous skirmishes and tribulations as they journeyed out into the woods until they ended themselves working for the king, where their quest had been forgotten. An incident occurred while Lux was serving the king, forcing him to make a decision. Will he take the road to glory? or the route to annihilation?