the kingmaker novel

The Kingmaker System

"The masterminds are cooler than heroes," I mutter as I stare at the chess pieces before me. It is easier to be the one who sits in the shadows and moves the pieces, likewise deciding the flow of the game. Heroes will foolishly sacrifice their lives for the good cause and villains will sacrifice the world for their own gain, but masterminds will use both the heroes and villains to their own benefit. Why, you ask? Well, that's because I've lost my life once while trying to be a hero so, I don't want that anymore. I'd rather be a mastermind who molds the world as per my convenience and live peacefully. Because, why not? *** [Defender of Divine Glory says you are the hope of this world.] What? [Goddess of Wisdom believes that you will be the one to save the world.] Wait, what?! [Propose the Grand Duke the idea of a fake marriage.] And, why would I do that?! [Stop the assassination of Prince Eric.] Why would I save him?! [The candidates for the throne are:... Who will you choose?] Ah! I give up... It seems like a curse that anyone who wishes for a slacker life in Isekai will have to go through the most troublesome things. In my past life, I died because of one rookie mistake but after being transmigrated in the world of fantasy I've gotten an opportunity to start afresh, but unlike the protagonists who look for their love and glory, I'd rather make money and live a life of a slacker. I have magic, I have power and I have money, what else do I need? Well, that was the plan but this damn system is getting on my nerves. I mean who in their sane mind would want to mess with the complicated royal family and political affairs? But that's not all though. I've also become the saviour of this world. Things just can't be anymore worse! Besides, the penalty of failing this quest is... [Failure: Destruction of the World.] It seems like if I screw up in selecting the right person then the destruction that is going to befall the world won't be stopped. If I speak of my reward then it's this vague thing. [Reward: Fulfillment of any wish.] "If that's the case then, I'd rather choose the person who would be the best fit for the throne." And that's how I decided that I would become the Kingmaker.

AnimeVerseGirl · Fantasy

The Kingmaker: Legend of the Undefeated Commander

"Saras Gayen! Are you reading those dusty old books again?" Nina Gayen's shout preceded her entrance as she banged open the door to her son's room. As she expected, she found Saras sitting on his bean bag, holding a paperback copy of World History: The Ancient Civilizations. She snatched the book from his hands and tossed it into the pile of other books covering a range of topics from politics to economics related to Earth. "Look at Ellie's daughter, Stivi. She has already reached Level 3 in the Dreamverse VR within two hours of its launch. Why are you still lounging at home?" "I am not lounging! I am studying History…" Saras protested, looking at the book pile before turning his gaze towards his mother. She stood with her hands on her hips, glaring at him as if he had committed a grave sin by not entering the game as soon as it was launched. "You are turning 25 this year. If you don't play the Dreamverse VR now and join a good guild, how will you find a wife?" Thus started his journey as he once again navigated the VR scene through the mysterious game Dreamverse VR that was said to hold the keys to Human Evolution.

Wise_Weed · Games

The Reincarnation of the Kingmaker

After an unforeseen circumstance, Kayn is abruptly transported back in time, accompanied by someone he once considered his most significant foe. As he delves deeper into the past, Kayn discovers the truth behind the events that led to his betrayal by both his guild and allies, as well as the agonizing reality of being abandoned by those he was sworn to protect. Fueled by a deep desire for retribution, Kayn vows to take matters into his own hands and right the wrongs of the past, proclaiming his intent to become a Kingmaker and shape the future according to his own vision. Additional tags: #ReincarnatorVersusReincarnators Want to contact me? Add me on Discord: AlywaysLying_OnBed #2418 You can also join my Discord Server by leaving a comment asking for the server link. Want to show your support? You can vote for this novel, leave a chapter comment or paragraph comment, suggest some ideas (preferably in the latest chapter), give this novel a review, recommend my novel to your friends or people that you know, give it a vote or golden ticket, or just simply send a gift to this novel. Note: I release 1 chapter a day, consistently. If you want more, you can join the discord server for further updates regarding such matters. If I ever missed a day, I always make sure to recover those lost days by either mass releasing or releasing 2 or more chapters in a single day.

AlwaysLying_OnBed · Fantasy

Steel and Ash: Kingmaker

They sold Corin Vael off the prison rolls for less than the cart that hauled him, one more condemned man in the tail of a mercenary column, marked to die in the front rank. He had no sword worth the name. No strength, no birth, no god. What he had was an eye for the half-second in which a man decides how he truly feels, and a gift for handing frightened people the hard thing they need to do, and letting them call it mercy. A king is four months dead. A child too sick to lift the crown sits the throne. A Queen-Regent, a Lord Constable, a Church split down its spine, and a dozen great Houses all reach for the same prize, and none of them has understood that power no longer belongs to the men with the bloodlines. It belongs to the men with the swords, and to the one man clever enough to point them. From a muddy ford to the door of the room where kings are made, Corin climbs on borrowed loyalty and bought gratitude, and learns the price of a game that shows you everything except the people you spend. Steel wins the field. Ash is what it leaves. And the man who would make a king must decide how much of himself he'll burn to do it. Some men rise by the sword. He rose by knowing exactly what to whisper... and to whom.

Alejandro_9954 · History

Re: Kingmaker; The Overpowered RPG God in a War-Torn World

Kairos Veyne was a nobody in the real world, a shut-in gamer who spent his life grinding through the legendary RPG Eternal Dominion. His unhealthy lifestyle finally caught up to him, and in the middle of achieving the game’s ultimate victory, he dropped dead from a heart attack. But instead of fading into oblivion, he wakes up in Eternal Dominion itself, reborn as an impossibly handsome version of himself with god-tier stats and a broken ability that lets him generate any weapon, armor, or item he desires, as long as he gathers the right elements. However, Kairos isn’t placed at the top of the food chain. He is reborn in a struggling kingdom on the verge of destruction, caught between warring nations and monstrous threats. The only reason he survives? The kingdom’s young ruler swears loyalty to him on sight, sensing his overwhelming power. Determined to build his own legend, Kairos begins strengthening the kingdom, forging legendary weapons, training warriors, and crushing enemies with ease. But his rise to power doesn’t go unnoticed. Enter Seraphina Drakos, the pride of the Draconian Kingdom, an elite knight tasked with destroying the very nation Kairos protects. She challenges him in battle, and despite his overwhelming strength, he finds her fierce determination and skill intriguing. What starts as a rivalry soon turns into something more, but love is complicated when both of their nations are sworn enemies. As Kairos levels up, he discovers that the world is not exactly like the game he once knew. Darker forces are moving in the shadows, forbidden dungeons appear where they shouldn't, and legendary figures from the game’s lore have minds of their own. Even the true purpose of his reincarnation remains a mystery. With his power growing at an absurd rate, his kingdom rising to prominence, and his slow-burn romance with an enemy knight threatening to turn into something more, Kairos is faced with one ultimate question: Will he conquer the world like the Overlord he was destined to be, or will he rewrite the game’s fate and forge his own path? One thing is certain. This time, he won’t be bound by game mechanics. He is the system now.

bandyopadhyayx · Fantasy

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