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Heavy R-18 from chapter 10. It is Yuri and harem. Futa side characters. Maria died and then reincarnated into a game. A harem game. Not as a protagonist, but as a member of the MC's harem. The childhood friend that never wins. Maria was quite satisfied with her life in this new world filled with magic and advanced science. She had looks, money, and a future to look forward to since she was a lesbian and had no intention of getting together with the MC. And then the MC died, leaving the world and Maria in chaos. There was a tentative peace that lasted until she heard the court have a talk with a mysterious figure. They were talking about sacrificing Maria to the demon gods to ensure world peace. She was about to be killed for things she could not control and Maria did not want that. She especially did not want to die as a virgin. Not one to be taken for granted like this, Maria decides to run away from home and started her new journey. This time, she was no longer a harem girl doomed to be cast away, but rather the hero of her own story. She would travel lands, gather friends and live her life out. And she has to do all this while running away from her dead ex-fiancé's sister who has an obsession with her for some reason. (June poll: ) (Cover image not mine. It will be taken down if the original owner wants me to)4.7
Year (December 2019) A dead experiment that turned alive “Before your father come back home, get lost…” her step-mother pushed her out of the house. Wu Jin Lan ran from her hospital bed. She was feeling lonely. “Mother, I am better now,” she pleaded so that her mother could let her enter in the house where she used to play all day long with her biological mother. But after her death, Wu Jin Lan suddenly fell sick and the doctors told that her heart and organs were losing their routine and she might become a permanent hospital visitor and this proved true. “Get lost and never come back, you are simply a trash and your father is simply wasting his money on his trash daughter, you are also snatching the money that my child deserve,” she scorned and spat out. Wu Jin Lan was broken to hear this, she walked back with heavy steps, her hospital long shirt swaying on her lean and thin figure. [If you guys are interested to read further, you are welcome, a small reminder, if you are looking sci-fi romance, I suggest this story is not your cup of tea, Join female lead on her journey with me your author here.] Author _Sha4.6
Ash had spent the last six years on the streets of the Jewel Empire's capital, Jade. In that time, she learned that she could only trust herself and that relying on humans was something she simply could not afford to do. That changes though when she is chosen by the goddess Magia to become a Savior. Now, along with Keiko, a girl who has mastered everything except what her family wished she would, and Kaori, another Savior who is Ash's polar opposite, the half-demon has to figure out how to make this new life work. But, with escalating demon attacks, her own confusing nature, and an entire religion that cannot stand her existence, she may not be able to do so. --- The first volume of this story will also be on Royal Road and Scribblehub.4.8
Due to the mercilessness of a wicked God, the Demon Queen’s Soul is sliced in half, reincarnating twice in her third life! Unfortunately for her, one of her halves reincarnated as a Living Armor inside the depths of a labyrinth! Reincaranted not as a Living Being, but as a Living Armor, an Undead Ghost inhabiting a set of rusty armor, she will have to survive within the depths of the labyrinth as a Level 1 Monster! However, as the former Demon Queen, she will destroy each challenge that dares come her way by relearning all the abilities, skills, and spells that she once held as the Sovereign of all Demons while merging them with the unique powers of an Undead! As she rediscovers her previous life powers and knowledge, she begins to build a Demon Kingdom from zero, gathering strong allies and going against the Nations that had deemed of Demons, Beastmen, and Monsters as unholy existences! ...However, a dark shadow looms on the horizon, creeping slowly towards her future as she unravels the mysteries of the world and the gods that govern it. And amidst the chaos of her third life, where could her other half had reincarnated? Ruthless against her enemies, and compassionate towards her people, she shall reform the Heavenly Laws set by the Gods themselves! This is the story of the weakest Demon Queen, who has sworn to never commit the same mistakes of her previous lives, and now, she will become the strongest! An exciting action-filled adventure with Sci-fi, Necromancy, Magic, Fights against Gods, and Kingdom Building!4.7
When the Unity Trials first began and Neve was granted a system along with the rest of humanity, she sincerely hoped she would be among the first to die. Death eluded her, though, so, until her time came, she reluctantly settled into the role of a healer. One day, she and a group of players ventured into the realm of the Final Challenge, a strange, otherworldly dungeon that would give humanity a ten-year resting period if they completed it. But, although death eluded her, it found all of her allies. Now, with no one to rely on and a burning desire for revenge, Neve must become stronger if she hopes to avenge them. How exactly can she do so, however, when she is only a healer? A survival GL adventure story!4.8
It's hard to be an Omega heir, being a disappointment to your parents, the person you love, and always falling in the pit of your sister's plot. In the universe where the creatures of night such as werewolves, vampires, and witches exist, Alyssa is a werewolf. Among all the werewolves present she has the lowest rank among them. She is an Omega. Werewolves of her rank are treated as a vermin of the society. They are used as a breeding machine or for prostitution. Inspite of being the princess of her Kingdom, she is treated unfairly by the werewolves around her including her mother and her adopted step sister. When she turned eighteen she awakened her rare magical bloodline, which is similar to the first Queen of Asteros. She has to prove herself worthy of the magic at every step. She has to protect everyone in her continent from the dark creatures lurking in the shadows. Can she do it when everything she knows will be turned upside down? Follow Alyssa on her journey from a weak girl to a strong independent ruler of her country with the help of sweet but domineering and fierce Alpha who is head over heels on our innocent Alyssa.4.9
"In this world, you cannot always survive by only doing what is morally right." Myalis, a young brave, beautiful, and rebellious girl who led a happy and peaceful life with her family, some of history's most powerful beast tamers, life changed after awakening a talent that could change her fate. She witnessed a traumatic event, one which was caused by a threat operating in the shadows, one that ripped her apart from those that she loved and one that she was powerless to stop. Due to which, she discovered a truth, that altered her perception of reality. She was reborn, giving her access to a variety of skills, including the ability to tame beasts, transforming her into something no one had imagined she could become, bestowing upon her a power that had been lost for ages, enacting a long lost and terrifying prophecy. However, everything was different this time, including her objectives; she was unlike any other before her, and she drew the attention of many powerful beings, resulting in many conflicts, one of which threatened to destroy everything she knew. Will she be able to protect what she built? Will she be able to overcome those that oppose her and demonstrate her power or will she fail in fulfilling her purpose? What will be her path, darkness or light? What is her true intent? Follow the young woman on an exciting and mysterious journey as she overcomes countless obstacles in her path as she explores the limits to her abilities, develops special relationships with monster girls and many other beings as she rises to power, and unearths many sinister secrets about the world that have the potential to topple empires and unleash anarchy, all while rebuilding what was lost after becoming the leader of powerful beings and walking a precarious line between life and death. Note: MC's system will appear a bit later in the story, not the first set of chapters. Other tags- Evolution- Overpowered MC- Fantasy creatures- Slice of life- Mature- Revenge- Magic- Mystery- Beautiful female lead- Dark- No NTR- Dungeon.4.8
Join the discord Server there are extra details about the characters and the world so it would be great to see you there! https://discord.gg/9g5xeRMrGX ----------------------------- Shaman, a normal teenage girl falls asleep on the eve of her 18th birthday like any other night. She awakens to find herself in an unknown place in an unfamiliar body with an unhelpful voice in her head. On top of that, she has gained fox ears and a tail, she also seems to have memories of this new world and the body she finds herself in. Unfortunately not all of the memories are clear and she must rely on this rpg like system in her head to both unlock these memories and guide her on a path home. As she explores the world she finds that it is somehow both modern and old, with magic permeating every day life. Architecture reminiscent of the 1700s clashes with modern day conveniences enabled through magic. Will Shaman be able to make use of her knowledge of video games and novels to take advantage of her rpg system in this new world? Or will she be dragged down and entangled by the darkness of the world around her as she searches for the truth behind her circumstances? Many eyes are upon her as she takes center stage in this new world. ----------------------------- THIS IS NOT A HAREM. This is just a normal yuri. ----------------------------- Discord: Shoomoon#8817 ----------------------------- Art done By Ciel https://twitter.com/CieL_v2 https://www.instagram.com/cielmerntts/4.9
Eve Ziffer always believed that one day her nano-machines would save humanity. It needed to be saved—from pollution, from the climate change, from the wars. Yet in the end, her research instead turned out to be the thing that pushed it into the very abyss. After surviving an attack and waking up from a six-years long coma that followed, Eve opens her eyes to see the world changed beyond recognition. Walking corpses roam the streets, and humans fight them with swords and superpowers. Now Eve is the only person able to finish her own work and fix the nano-machines that brought this devastation. Whether the last vestiges of mankind would disappear, or would the human race rise like a phoenix from the ashes—all lies in hands of Eve and the people she will meet along the way. They will fight and they will scheme and they will talk, because human vices are adversaries as bad as the zombies; and trials of friendship and love can be as perilous as any battle. ===================== Victor leaned towards her face, burning her with his glare. “No.” “I’m doing this for myself, for you and for science. Any single one of these reasons is enough to keep disagreeing with you.” Victor’s eyes dropped to her lips. ‘There is more than a single way to dominate a person…’ Before he could even try to stop himself, he dived in, pressing his lips on hers. His hand grabbed the back of Eve’s head, another fell on Eve’s thin waist and followed the alluring lines of her figure to her hip. His body was burning with inner fire. Eve was too shocked to think. She never expected for this standoff to end like it did. Victor kissed her as if he wanted to eat her. His bites stung, but his lips soothed. The heat of his hand burned her skin even through clothes. Then Eve finally regained her sanity. She drove her knee into Victor’s groin. He gasped and bended in pain, letting Eve go. Before he could resist, she continued the combo with a strike to the back of his head and a submission hold on his arm. “What are you doing?! I should’ve listened to Xia better. Men really are worse than dogs! How did I miss the moment when your brain had turned into mush, Victor?” “I didn’t think that I would need to spell it out, but there can be no romantic interactions in work time, and no romantic relations between researchers and test subjects. More than that, I’m not interested!” ==================== [Status: completed] Warning! May contain darker themes, mentions of rape, descriptions of gore, etc etc etc. Check out my other story - My Vampire Assistant https://www.webnovel.com/book/my-antique-assistant_20063615405026605 Join my discord server for SPECIAL CONTENT - https://discord.gg/74h73Re2Ak4.6
Part of a Multiverse with Phantasia: The Princess Knight and Full Dive: Eternal Phantasy A little girl rises amidst the bloodshed world of cultivation. A vow to the heavens that controls her life or death. A heartfelt love that lasted for ninety-nine lifetimes. Ah Chun, a little girl who lost her mother meets an immortal cultivator named Mei Liling. Mei Liling takes Ah Chun on as a disciple and teaches her about cultivation. After making a vow to the heavens, Ah Chun's path in the world of cultivation was set. She now has no choice but to become the strongest or give her life to the heavens and die. A long journey is ahead as Ah Chun grows from a girl who knows nothing into a legend that the storytellers will talk about for years to come. "Mr. Li, what is the meaning of this? Your daughter has my birth mother's bracelet. " "So what if I took it! A beggar like you should have died off months ago. You were lucky that we didn't sell you to a slave trader to become some plaything for the highest bidder! You and that slut mother of yours did nothing for this village! You should have died along with her!" "Mother is it ok to kill someone like this trash over there?" "Chun'er if you let him live and just beat him, he will most likely try to get revenge, so it's better to remove him from this world altogether." "Un! Chun'er understands and has learned Mother's lesson well. Chun'er will now rid this world of trash who do not know right from wrong!" Show your support and buy me a coffee! https://ko-fi.com/invayne join the new discord! https://discord.gg/79yyJSD Follow on Twitter: https://twitter.com/AuthorInvayne Follow on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/invayne/ New Cover Art!4.9
A young adult dies from a fever and is reincarnated in the World of Genesis, a world of swords and magic dominated by a strange and mysterious Game-like System as the weakest being, a Caterpillar! Gaining abilities from the monsters that she devours, Kireina uses her sharp adaptability and wits to overcome the odds against her in a world where everyone wants to eat her alive! As Kireina evolves and gathers a group of followers and subordinates, discover how our protagonist builds a monster Kingdom from zero, in a world dominated by Humans, terrifying Monsters, and arrogant Gods who only wish her death! In front of her enemies, there will be only two options! Will you obey me or will you be eaten? Over 350000+ Words available for FREE! You can check the Illustrations of the Novel's characters in the first Auxiliary Chapter!4.8
Several years after major nuclear wars, followed by the rise of robotic armies, have caused the world to become post-apocalyptic. The year is 2276 and Earth is now full of anarchy, corruption, and death. The rich are richer, the poor are poorer and government’s ever crueler. A lone woman carrying a large backpack, in the shape of a coffin, comes to a small post-apocalyptic town in the middle of southern Utah, whose only existence rides on the Colorado River. There is a dam which provides water, food, and transportation to the several thousand people who have been congregating in the slowly re-growing town. Many had once hoped to fix the hydroelectric station to rebuild their lives, but corruption brews. This lone woman stops at one of the bars in town and gets into a fight with some local gangsters who were mistreating a young girl outside. Causing her to become at odds with the gangs of the town. This is the instance that first roots our heroine, Lisa Cunningham, to save this town and prompted her to start growing her Black Market Empire here! However, gangs are the least of her worries! Robotic army’s, rebellion militia, mutated monsters, mad cults, competing companies, government entities and lustful men keep ogling over her all the time!! Not to mention the strange events that slowly begin to unfold around the little girl, Hanna, that Lisa had saved. Yet there is more to Lisa than gorgeous looks alone. She has come back from over 200 years ago and is learning more about what has happened while she was in cryogenic sleep. A sleep that she volunteered to do for the US military due to her cyborg body! There is so much that has changed on Earth, much of which is far from what she once remembered and now she has even more to learn. How will she be able to survive in a hostile apocalyptic world and reach her own frivolous goals to obtain great riches? Follow along now! Please Vote and leave Comments!4.7
Heavy R 18 Yuri, harem and futa and non-humans. Aurora had been human once before. But she had been betrayed by her only love and left to die at the bottom of the abyss. But she survived. As a result - she was granted the power and authority of a god. Being the only one to see the bottom of the ‘Great rift,’ she became a supreme being - A goddess. Using this power to turn back time, Aurora vowed to free her love from the clutches of those who had been like poison to her. She would take revenge on the Abyss Tower. Being the elite academy it was, Abyss Tower had no equal when it came to training people. Aurora could no longer allow that to continue. So she vowed to change things. She vowed to set up another academy and challenge The Abyss Tower for the Abyss's ownership. But with the other gods and goddesses tossed in the mix, as well as the Abyss itself acting up, things were not going to be that easy. Especially since her lover's soul no longer existed as one in the past. The more Aurora tried to straighten things out, the more it all tangled up. Did she really mess up by reversing the time? Or was an even bigger plot being brewed in the background? And the truth of everything lies in the flow and exchange of energies between different bodies. In easier terms - to dual cultivate. Tags: Yuri, Romance, R18, Action, Adventure, magic, politics, Academy, time-travel, reincarnation, harem (there are more but I am forgetting them at this moment) (Cover not mine) Super gift = 2 extra chapter/gift4.8
WARNING MATURE CONTENT|| In the mystic mountains dwelled a young girl who was made the protector of the most powerful orb in the world. Julia, the chief of the mystic clan's daughter, was betrayed and killed while protecting the orb and getting engaged, only to reincarnate as a goddess. After gaining that much power, her entire clan turned against her, and she was exiled by her father for refusing to hand over the orb and accepting the accusation of attempting to murder her cousin as well as the guy she was engaged to, With no other option, the girl fled from the mystic mountains to an unknown kingdom known as the kingdom of melody as a street rat until the crown prince discovered her and everything changed in both of their lives, but the seemingly picture perfect prince had a secret of his own that could change the faith of his entire kingdom along with the girl's life. Disclaimer: Cover does not belong to me, if you are the artist and want me to take it down, please contact me and i will do it immediately. Join discord server: https://discord.gg/Mg9FsrYH2n4.8
Kaiden Tian's aspirations of basketball stardom take a heartbreaking turn when a car accident not only claims his mother's life but also robs him of his ability to walk. Undiscouraged, he settles for a role as the waterboy of a top high school basketball team, determined to stay close to the game he loves. However, he meets an untimely death and finds himself inhabiting the body of Kai Guo, a notorious troublemaker blessed with an ideal physical form. [Welcome to the Rise to Legend System!] With this second chance at life, Kaiden sees an opportunity to rewrite his destiny and fulfill the dreams that were once shattered.4.9
Jules’ life was picture perfect until his entire family got murdered all of a sudden, with him being the only survivor. A savior swooped In because he was still in immense danger, and that led to Jules taking on a new identity and becoming a completely different person overnight— and enrolling into Carnivals, a prestigious all-boys school for all supernatural beings. In Carnivals, monsters lurk the dark hallways and the strong preyed on the weak. You either become a predator or a prey… and from one look at Jules— a boy too pretty for his own good, with a slender and petite build, it was obvious that he was gonna be eaten alive by the predators. Here comes Blaze, a wolf who sends shivers down every predator’s spine in the school, an insanely hot Alpha who was as dangerous and deranged as the rumors claimed. He took one glance at Jules and decided there and then that Jules belonged to him. *** I inched backwards, eyes widening even more as my eyes zeroed in on the smirk tugging at the side of his lips. Blaze never smiled, and whenever he does, it never meant anything good. My heartbeat quickened as I scrambled backwards even more, breath stuttering to a stop as he began to narrow the distance between us. In no time, my back was plastered against the cold wall and that was when it hit me right in the chest that I was cornered and ensnared, like an actual prey… by none other than Blaze, when I had thought my life couldn’t get any worse. He towered over me effortlessly, emitting so much dominance and I had to tilt my head backwards for me to be able to meet his dark eyes, and my breath hitched when our eyes locked. He leaned down and my eyes snapped closed at once as I held my breath, waiting for him to strike. I’ve heard all the horrifying, endless rumors about him. He was an Alpha Prince whose presence someone like me should never be in. When I felt the tip of his cold nose glide over the length of my throat, my mouth fell open to release a startled gasp. He dragged in a long, audible breath and I felt a shiver rattle down my spine as I grew even stiffer, confusion clouding my mind. What was happening? Why was he doing this out of nowhere? Oh my gosh… he really was a deranged alpha like everyone says! *** THIS BOOK IS RATED 18+! It contains matured content such as: - Bullying. - Drug use. - Smut [a whole lot of it.] - Violence. - Harem [not between the main characters.] So… proceed with caution, you’ve been warned! *I don’t own the rights to the cover!4.8
Imagine a group of unlikely characters: a hapless boy, a shy girl, a homeless man with a mysterious power, and an underground high school society. What could possibly go wrong? Tom, a desperate bullying victim, encounters a timid Cacey for the first time in the school canteen. Tom was in need of something that Cacey possessed, and Cacey was in need of someone to rescue her from an uncomfortable situation. Despite its brevity, the meeting leaves an indelible mark on both individuals. To Tom, Cacey becomes the savior he will always admire. Accidental interactions with Cacey continue to impress and captivate Tom. Tom encounters the enigmatic homeless man Edward Lesseter Holmes, who promises to take him to a realm called Aboron. This encounter, however, turns his and Cacey's lives upside down. After the disappearance of the homeless man behind a dimensional curtain, Tom kept experiencing bizarre events. He finds himself in a land of snow, fettered and wounded in freezing cold weather, when he is right inside his very own room. Cacey keeps experiencing events from the life of a mysterious battle princess, Aurelia. Cacey, once a timid girl, suddenly becomes the nightmare of the bullies. They both keep having doubts about what is real and what is not. In the meantime, without their knowledge, they end up on the Syndicate's hit list. Angus Balfour, the meticulous villain, has a very sinister plan for them. What will happen to them? What awaits them in Aboron? Will they be able to survive the evil of Ogologos High? Join them as they set out on an adventure brimming with transformations, blood-curdling vengeance, and otherworldly powers. Instagram for wallpapers and illustrations of my novels: Mashuk_Musafir234.8
[Warning: Mature Content, R18] Evanescence "Evan" Holz, a billionaire businessman, received a souvenir from an obscure country that creates s*x dolls called “Eternity Women.” These "Eternity Woman" are life-like and turn alive once activated. To activate them, you need to "use" them. There's only one way for anyone to use a doll: You "play" with them. But what if these Eternity Women weren't just s*x dolls that magically come alive? What exactly is the mechanism behind Eternity Women that makes them into sentient beings in the first place? Is it just the pleasure, or there's something else, something sinister, that gives them life? That’s for Evan to find out. *** EXCERPT: "Raise your hips," he ordered. His voice was husky and demanding. Eternity quickly did as she was told to do. He wasn't a mind reader, yet he knew that it filled her with desire that he was talking to her in such an authoritative manner. Evan slipped Eternity's panties quickly off of her, giving them the same treatment as her bra once they were removed. He flung them away with no care as to where they would land. He nudged her legs wider apart using his, signaling the impending act. As Eternity called it, 'penetrative intercourse.' "May I?" he asked, even though he knew how much she wanted it. She nodded, tears trailing down her cheeks because of how much she had done. "F*ck me, Evan." *** GIFTING AND BONUS Magic Castle = 5 Bonus Chapters Spacecraft = 10 Bonus Chapters Golden Gachapon = 15 Bonus Chapters TAKE NOTE: The bonus chapters will be uploaded at the start of the following month.4.6
—Conozcan a Erika Walters, una mujer que dejó su adinerada familia y un estilo de vida lujoso, escondió su identidad solo para casarse con el único hombre que amaba. Un hombre a quien su familia le advirtió que no persiguiera si no quería sufrir un desengaño amoroso. Haciendo oídos sordos a su familia, Erika se casó con Adrian Hart. —Adrain estaba en contra del matrimonio debido a que nunca tuvo sentimientos por Erika. Sin embargo, los dos terminaron juntos debido a la Matriarca de la familia Hart. Abuela Elizabeth. —Se supone que un matrimonio debe ser un dulce viaje para una mujer que acaba de ser aceptada por su familia política, pero el de Erika fue todo lo contrario. Ser tratada como una sirvienta no era uno de los roles de una mujer casada. Todos sus parientes políticos la trataban como a tierra. Su marido continuamente le era infiel con su amante, Felicia Evans, a quien su abuela siempre había despreciado. —Después de presenciar a su esposo teniendo relaciones sexuales con su amante en la cama conyugal, Erika no pudo soportar más la tortura. Alcanzó su límite de resistencia. No podía permitir que continuaran jugando con su corazón como si fuera algún juguete. —Erika tomó los papeles de divorcio, firmó su nombre y dejó la mansión Hart con la promesa de que volvería y los haría perder todo por lo que habían trabajado duro en conseguir. —¿Amor? Ella tiene tres hermanos mayores que la adoran. —Erika volvió a su familia y comenzó a tramar su venganza contra sus ex parientes políticos hasta que se encontró con Ethan, su amigo de la infancia con quien se había encontrado hace años. —Extracto —Realmente eres una zorra —Adrian escupió con asco—. Erika lo miró tranquilamente. —La última vez que revisé, Sr. Hart, ya no estamos relacionados. Así que, ¿por qué le molesta si soy una zorra o no? —Le preguntó fríamente—. Ya que tienes un buen ojo para identificar quién es una zorra, ¿por qué aún no has descubierto a la principal zorra en tu familia? —Le devolvió la pregunta. —¿Logrará Erika su venganza con éxito? ¿Cómo reaccionará Adrain cuando vea que ella ha seguido adelante? ¿Tendrán Adrain y Felicia un final feliz? ¿Sentirá Erika algún remordimiento después de obtener su venganza? ¿Habrá más secretos que descubrirá en su camino hacia la venganza? —Descubre más haciendo clic en el libro: «Mi ex marido me quiere de vuelta después de 3 años de divorcio». —Hola chicos. Este es mi primer libro. Aún soy nueva en esto. Así que espero que disfruten este libro. Pero no olviden darme su apoyo y aliento. Gracias."4.6
Sam unexpectedly acquired a dating simulation game named "The Female leads Truly Loves You". He was quickly captivated by the game, which featured numerous beautiful female leads. Crucially, it was a harem-style game where the mc could maintain romantic relationships with various female leads and engage in sexual relations with them. Just when Sam thought achieving sexual relationships with these female leads was the game's goal, the ending shocked him profoundly. When all the female leads discovered the male protagonist's love for multiple girls, they exhibited inexplicably insane behavior. True to the game's title, "The Female Leads Truly Loves You", each one wanted to possess the male lead exclusively. The crazed female leads resorted to extreme measures, killing the male protagonist. They dismembered his body and preserved it in formalin. They decapitated him and kept his head by their pillows to accompany them in sleep forever. They drained his blood to create a specimen, ensuring they could see their beloved male lead every morning. ... Realizing his fate would be death, Sam chose to avoid these female leads. However, they seemed to possess magical abilities, always finding him using various means. Fortunately, Sam had a system. By thoroughly conquering these female leads, he could avoid the deadly ending and even gain enhanced abilities.