sailing to byzantium

1453, a year that marked the end of an era With one city's fall, a shift from Medieval to Modern Constantinople, a name etched in time For a thousand years, stood strong and sublime Against foes that dreamed to take her down She persisted, unbroken, a true crown But tonight, everything changes Guns fired, women weep, men yell in ranges Praying to God for a savior's grace To rescue their city, to restore its place In history's twist, God answered their plea Sending a new emperor, the one they'd need Antonius, born of the seas To lead the Romans, a new destiny To reach another pinnacle of might And end the city's terrible plight 1453, a year that will forever divide Medieval and Modern, with a fallen city as the divide ------------------------------------------------------------------- AD1453, as the city of Constantinople prepares for its final fate, a pirate captain and crew sailed into the golden horn, history made an abrupt turn from this point onward.... Discord: https://discord.gg/fqm22ERK2C

Rogel downloaded a magical pixel game—"Mysterious Sea". After manifesting the kitten from the game, he fell into contemplation...

This is a world with only the sea, countless islands scattered on the sea, and countless treasures scattered in the sea. Swords, gunpowder, and sailboats are the main themes of the sea. The power of the gods is hidden in these countless secret treasures. Eternal wealth, endless life, hidden knowledge, and fantastic power are all treasures. Get the treasure hunting system and find treasures in this magical sea.

Humans around the globe try to survive in the ocean! Sea storms, mutated beasts, unlimited whirlpools, global permafrost…… Facing one after another natural disaster, humans had to keep upgrading their vessels to just survive! Fortunately, Chen Feng had a unique gift — 100% probability! 100% chance to catch a fish! 100% chance to hit a target from far! 100% chance to get loot from treasure chest draws! 100% chance to succeed at upgrades! [Wooden Raft → SailBoat → Cruise Ship…… Floating City] [Bow and Arrow → Cannon → Missile → Localized Artillery Strikes] While others were still struggling to survive and feed themselves, Chen Feng was smashing through the waves and conquering the seas! “Did you hear about Chen Feng? I heard he’s showing off his food, his yacht and those gorgeous ladies again!” “F*ck! Let’s join forces and go rob him!” “He added new weapons to his ship again!” “......”

❝"Are you deaf?" "No," he shook his head, shrugging. "But I am blind."❞ *** MEET LILA: A perfectionist and somewhat sarcastic seventeen year old. As a part-time barista in a bakery, and a high school student, her life proved to be mediocre, until a certain sight-impaired guy walked in and changed that. With drunk confessions and tears, spontaneous kisses, and a whole lot of sarcasm, the last thing Lila expected to find was chest-constricting love.

A routine exploration of an abandoned tube station leads Ophelia into a strange place, one that holds only the slightest resemblance to Earth. In that new land old myths speak of visitors from another world who hold mysterious powers; a world called Byzantium, sacred to the powerful Elysian empire. In the midst of heightened tensions and political intrigue, Ophelia will cross paths with Phobos, the rebel Phrygian prince; Aegyr, the only archduke of the Elysian empire, Hyperion, the sly Chaldean merchant and Orion, a mysterious officer serving the emperor. Will she find her own way in that strange land, or will she fall prey to the ghosts of Byzantium?

Lucian, reincarnated in the world of One Piece with an overpowered system, embarks on an adventure full of power, treasure, and unexpected romance. As he grows stronger, his bond with the stoic swordsman, Zoro, deepens into something more. Amid pirate battles and treasures, Lucian must navigate both the chaos of the seas and his evolving feelings. Can love bloom in a world of pirates, or will it be torn apart by their dangerous journey? This novel was created by AI.

The opening episode tells of some past events before Shion was born.

Piper Brindle has spent her entire adult life trying to live down the stigma of her family’s checkered history. The one bright spot was Cy Franco, the talented California designer with the surfer-boy looks. She ended up only breaking his heart. Now an acting gig on the historic River King reunites her with the guy she pushed away. She knows she doesn’t deserve him, but how can she pretend she’s immune to Cy’s charms? As her past explodes into her present, Piper knows they can never have a future together. But with their irresistible chemistry drawing them even closer than before, how will she be able to walk away a second time?

[Ding! The 'Randomly Spend' Tycoon System is at your service.] On her way to work, Yun Zijin was bound by a system named 'Randomly Spend'. [Spending Task Completed. A 2x rebate has been triggered. Ownership of Villa No. 1 at Xingyu Mansion. The related documents have been placed in the system backpack.] [Spending Task Completed. A 3x rebate has been triggered. Ownership of Dingsi Building. The related documents have been placed in the system backpack.] ... Yun Zijin was dazzled by the system's rewards, only to be told that her wealthy parents had found her? That she's the true daughter of the Xia Family of Dijing? Being bound to the Tycoon System was exciting for Yun Zijin, but she refused to be part of any cliché wealthy family drama. The Xia Family of Dijing? Yun Zijin: Get lost! Don't even think about associating with me!