ace in the hole meaning

She is a legend in the world of mercenaries. She is a myth in the realm of snipers. The queen of mercenaries in her previous life, betrayed by a trusted friend in a crisis, she lost her life. Reincarnated in her present life, she became a newbie lost in the bottom rung, only to rise to glory again! Assigned as a procurement officer? With a heavy burden on her shoulders, she can still take out the elites in a flash! Doubting her shooting skills? With one shot, she can make you pee in your pants! Trapped by love? She can reject her fiance without a second thought! In a life steeped in iron and blood, she forged her legend. But- Why did that overbearing, handsome, friendless captain suddenly announce to her, "I will control your life and I will protect you!” And so, on the road to legendary glory, she even managed to find some time for a romance. # In this world, some are displaced and some are homeless, but she was moved by this country and found a sense of belonging. Therefore, she was willing to protect this country, just like she had once protected her own life. [Hot Blooded Chapter] There's a legend that in Eastlandia there is a mysterious team- In the desert, the jungle, the maritime territories, the sky, they excel in triphibious combat. People see them as ghosts, capable of anything. * A drill, a surprise attack, a massacre. The sneak attack did not last more than two minutes. Flossie Wright leaned against a doorway, her expression calm, “Playing so ruthlessly, aren’t you afraid of causing resentment?” Inside the room, Hutchinson, after extracting the information he wanted, blew the head off of the last living witness with one shot. Upon hearing this, his eyebrows lifted, his voice careless yet particularly arrogant, “Those who should resent, already do. What do a couple more count for?” “......”

Long Yi, a fighter pilot, crossed over to the White Dragon Empire. In order to return to the skies, Long Yi enrolled at the Dragon Knight Academy. Here, he trained in Fighting Aura, practiced Mana, nurtured giant dragons, and harnessed the strength of a giant. Through continuous cultivation, he ultimately became an Imperial Dragon Knight.

Shu Yu transmigrated to become a mob character, exiled into oblivion after appearing twice after helping the female side character who kept trying to dig a deeper hole for herself. Realizing she couldn't change the outcome, Shu Yu decided to just goof off. But even before the exile came, she was suddenly told that she was not a daughter of the Shu family. She was born to a farmer's family, who were so poor they couldn't afford to repair their leaking house. Having decided to eliminate the tarnishing of their good name, Shu Yu's adopted family decided to murder her. Shu Yu: Come on, see who dies. Returning to her biological family, the sight of a plate of salted vegetables, a barely-full bowl of rice, and her real parents' nervous looks, she finally sighed. No more goofing off, or she's going to starve to death.

There’s SIS in great Britain, CIA in the US. In Huaxia, there’s Dragon Division, known as the mysterious power of the East. When a soldier that originally failed to be selected to join, appeared on the Dragon Division’s list again, no one noticed, that this inconspicuous and humble-looking guy was actually the Dragon King of the division, the one that’s most difficult to deal with. Mercenary: “Report, our squad is under attack, suffering heavy casualties!” Commander: “How many enemies are out there?” Mercenary: “Just… just one! There’s a joker card in his hand.” HQ: “What?! Hurry, retreat!”

Loose cultivator Shi Lang gradually found himself in the realm of invincibility. However, when he finally tried to ascend to the higher realm, the spirit of the world was nearly exhausted. So, between his ascension to a new world or the well-being of his home, he chose the latter and sacrificed his life to save the world. Nobody knew what he gave up for the world, and he told no one. Although his sacrifice had gone unsung, there was still someone who witnessed everything. A treasured artifact he carried on his body preserved his soul and let it escape a tragic end. Eons passed. The human race stepped out from the age of cultivation into an age of stellar conquest. The spirit energy in the world was now scarce, but humans found other means to excel. In this highly-advanced time, Shi Lang's soul has found a chance to be reborn. What happens when an ancient cultivator that neared the level of a deity before his first death gets a second chance at life in the space age? ... Cover Credits: ropreker#8513(discord) Fonts and Final editing credits: Not gonna tell y'all. XD

Armed with titles of battlefield reaper and king of crushing, Lin Hai, the strongest modern mercenary king revered as a legend by countless elites, unexpectedly becomes engaged to a beautiful CEO. On one hand, he is a lowly security guard in her company, looked down upon by his fiancée; on the other, he is the mysterious personal bodyguard she secretly admires, always arriving at the crucial moments of her crises with an enigmatic presence to sweep away all challenges. The unruly soldier king makes a powerful return, dominating the bustling city.

In a tale that enthralls and delights, rumors swirl around Mrs. Bo, a woman of myriad talents. Her skills range from painting to racing, playing musical instruments to crafting fragrances, a Renaissance woman in every sense. Mr. Bo, filled with pride, jests that her brilliance merely highlights the mediocrity of others. Further whispers tell of Mrs. Bo's fierce demeanor, as she has been known to incapacitate several high-society ladies who dared to covet her husband, leaving them so debilitated that complaints are frequently lodged at their doorstep. Mr. Bo staunchly defends her, claiming that his wife's actions are merely to protect him, a man he describes as 'delicate'. This assertion leaves the entire northern city incredulous, questioning, "Delicate?" With a scoff, Mr. Bo confronts the doubters, "Are you questioning my words?" Mrs. Bo, with a mischievous smile, intimates it's time to show them the true meaning of fierceness. "Time to let you all in on what real ferocity looks like!" she declares. — "Close the doors, and let loose Mr. Bo!" In this narrative, the male lead's strength and the female lead's cool demeanor are highlighted as they navigate through a world filled with adversaries, focusing on outsmarting the unworthy. A story of undying affection and exhilarating triumphs, it promises to be an indulgence in adoration and exhilaration.

Jopardi adalah seorang pria yang merupakan seorang keturunan dari keluarga militer. Dia memiliki sebuah kemampuan yaitu melintasi lubang hitam tanpa harus menggunakan alat khusus. Awalnya dia tidak menyangka bahwa dari sekian banyak kandidat yang di ikut sertakan untuk mengikuti test hanya dialah yang bisa lolos melintasi sebuah objek yang bernama lubang hitam tersebut. Kehidupannya berubah drastis ketika dia sudah mulai dengan percobaan-percobaan yang di lakukan oleh sebuah organisasi yang bernama Cavalry. Bahkan dia harus berpisah dengan keluarganya demi menjaga keluarganya agar tetap aman. Kontroversi demi kontroversi yang mencuat membuat Jopardi seakan tidak mengerti kehidupan apa yang sedang dia jalani saat ini. Dia pun dihadapkan dengan sebuah tanggung jawab yang begitu besar. Yaitu menyelamatkan masa depan. Dia mendapatkan sebuah misi untuk melakukan percobaan melintasi lubang hitam melalui sebuah portal. Jopardi banyak dihadapkan dengan kejadian yang tidak pernah dipikirkan sebelumnya. Akankah Jopardi bisa memikul beban besar yang berada di hadapannya saat ini? Dan apakah kehidupan cintanya dengan seorang wanita bernama Juni akan bisa berakhir dengan bahagia?

*** My health has been very poor this year alongside loosing my mother-in-law and cat so I'm sorry but this will be rewritten and finished when I'm well, I'm doing it all offline in my rare creative moments, hopefully with a more mature touch *** [WARNING: Mature Themes (smut, violence, murder, suicide, domestic violence, etc.)] --------- Waking up naked and alone with a murderer, without a single memory, she relies on System to understand her existence in another person's body. --------- Still don't know if you should read me? Here's a quick breakdown to help you make up your mind if this novel is right for you: This is my own twist on the QuickTransmigration System genre, giving it a more 'spiritual' twist. It explores sensitive themes throughout each arc and I will do my best to give trigger warnings at the start of chapters containing them. It is written in the first person and revolves around a female lead (FL). This is a weak-to-strong novel, she will have heavy flaws and make repeated mistakes and seem generally weak at the start, bear with her as she grows. Romance is a heavy theme within the story that contains a lot of smut, with more than one character. However, there is only one male lead in the end. The story is less about fluffy romance, instead, it's a journey of growth and self-discovery, revolving around the main storyline. Although, each Arc will have its own separate storyline that will have an impact on the main storyline with both new and reoccurring characters (so skipping arcs is not advised). I have currently written the rough drafts for four arcs at the point of writing this: 1. Ghosts & Guns 2. How do you keep a child alive in the Zombie Apocalypse? 3. Abducted by Aliens 4. Freed by the Fae Folk 5. .... --------- --------- Cover Art made by myself, using nightcafe AI Art, check out my page, I'm attempting to make novel art and character art for each arc: https://creator.nightcafe.studio/u/Raychbunni

Qin Yao opens her eyes and finds herself transmigrated from a post-apocalyptic world into the body of an ancient peasant woman. Her family consists of four stepchildren needing care. A good-for-nothing husband, who has nothing but looks, is causing a ruckus. They live in a thatched hut, without a grain of rice, the family is emaciated like refugees. If that wasn't enough, someone even comes to collect debts! Anger rises in Qin Yao's heart, and she kicks the wretched husband out, "Debt collector, feel free to just beat him to death!" The four stepchildren: !!! With the world quieted, Qin Yao rolls up her sleeves to revive the family. Hunting, carrying bags, fighting bandits, she's an expert in all. But facing the fields, with her back to the sky, and her face to the earth, even a top-tier fighter from the post-apocalyptic world waves her hand: Can't take it! Really can't take it! Qin Yao scratches her head: In the ancient times where agricultural taxes are extremely high, how can I avoid farming? At this moment, the lazy husband who was sent away to die (twisting and crawling) (struggling to stand up) (screaming and roaring): My dear! I think I can be saved!