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There was a time where I was summoned to a different world. I spent more than a year as a Priestess from a different world. I fulfilled my role and decided to return to my original world. Before leaving, I confessed my feelings to my escort knight. And from there I was heartbroken. After returning to the original world for a year and half, I was summoned again. What? Apparently this time, nobody summoned me. I was sent out to a great extent and have a lost love. I cannot face anyone now! No one knows that I was a former Priestess and I can only quickly return to my original world. Even so, it does not seem to work out very well…
Super High School Author, ???????
Traversing, Transmigration, getting Isekai’d, Rebirth in an anime world, etc. They are all... Read more
Traversing, Transmigration, getting Isekai’d, Rebirth in an anime world, etc. They are all something that every person has wished for at least once in their life.Although he did not wish it, Derrick traversed to the Marvel universe… That too, to the same lab as Wade Wilson, aka, Deadpool.Derrick, who was tortured in the lab for months, just wanted to escape and after a interrogation session with Francis, he opened his eyes to a system panel.He could now unlock special titles and powers upon completing certain quotas.***This is just a fun laid back (edited mtl) story with no back hands or manipulation going on.The same story has been uploaded as an mtl here so, you may read it there. I am editing everything from making the english better to removing the racial jokes here. Collapse
System, Transmigration, Male Protagonist, Psychopaths, Crazy Protagonist, Special Abilities, Super Heroes, Modern Day, Alternate World, Comedic Undertone, Beautiful Female Lead, Weak to Strong, Modern Knowledge, Fanfiction, Marvel
This… Is a masterpiece.
Where can I find mtl?
The same story has been uploaded as an mtl here so, you may read it there. I am editing everything from making the english better to removing the racial jokes here.???????!
This is God tier novel I read in mtlnation but sadly there is only 200 chapters and this cover and name isn't original. MTL version is good than this poorly translated one and mainly there is no HAREM(false tag)......but I wish there was.
Is there romance tho?
There is a chance
Can you give me MTL link, MTL in this website seems to have big problem.
What's the name of the novel in mtlnation?
Man In American Comics: Start Regenerative Healing Factor
This novel is actually pretty decents...
The Immortal in Marvel In this universe it’s not as cool as it sounds
Sounds like it could be a torture instead... Unless you are as cultured as deadpool to clap Death cheeks...
This book is funny as hell, highly recommend.
Harem>>> trash
Harem? there's no romance at all
I doubt there will be romance until much much later cuz the first time mc met black widow he used her to farm a title... The mission was something like knocking out like 50 shield members and he tied her to a pillar and kept smacking her head with a baseball bat her out...
Oh my god the brain damage
This thing is actually very funny don't mind those review below , they can't understand jokes
It's okay. The author is obviously a beginner but the writing gets better with every few chapters. 2.5 rating
Allevatore_dicapre
<p>Chained by slavery and yet craving freedom, such is the fate of Alpheo , a modern historian forced to live under the grip of slavery in a land where chaos would soon erupt.</p><p>As the empire of Rolmia plunges into civil war following the death of the emperor , his three ambitious sons vie for the throne. In the midst of this turmoil, Alpheo finds the chance to break his chain and escape, leading his companions into the ashes of war, trying to thrive in it, selling their swords to the highest bidder .</p><p>But beyond the borders of Rolmia, hungry eyes watch as the empire's grip loosens. The Sultanate of Azania, ever the opportunist, sees a chance to expand its domain and influence , while to the south, neighboring principalities breathe a sigh of relief as the once-dominant giant stumbles and falters.</p><p>In the north, the confederation of the Free Isle finds their chance to restore their old tradition of pillaging and piratery, denied to them by an empire that is now crumbling beneath itself.</p><p>In this crucible of conflict, where dynasties crumble and empires fall, Alpheo find his call and the chance to forge his own destiny amidst the ashes of empires.</p>
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The heroine I was rooting for was not chosen. Then wouldn’t it be okay if I made her... Read more
The heroine I was rooting for was not chosen.Then wouldn’t it be okay if I made her happy instead? Collapse
Academy, Age Progression, Beautiful Female Lead, Calm Protagonist, Caring Protagonist, Clever Protagonist, Clingy Lover, Cohabitation, College or University, Cute Story, First Love, First-time Interc**rse, Handsome Male Lead, Hard-Working Protagonist, Kind Love Interests, Male Protagonist, Modern Day, Multiple POV, Proactive Protagonist, Protagonist Falls in Love First, R-18, Transmigration
Honestly, MC gave severe creep vibes at first.But after a dozen or so chapters he "normalized" idk ? (everybody inside the novel thinks it normal anyway)After passing that weird start, this was a fluffy sweet read, unrealistic but enjoyable.Edit: Around ~90 it changes tone, instead of some character development and fleshing out more background to MC and the girl, the direction of the story goes from fluffy to erotic...Spoilerthe girl turns into a complete nymphomaniac, and nothing else ... kinda disappointing imo
If anyone wants something better and similar setting to this but without author's degenerate lustful fantasies, I'd recommend "The Losing Heroine Dumped by Her Shady Childhood Friend Will Definitely Win as Long as I’m Around! ". I don't think it's here in ranobes but you can read it at translators website (zetrotranslation)
It's so wholesome, I grit my teeth in jealousy ??
Would love a spin off like this for onodera and rem..
Pls can anyone recommend me similar novel like this
kinda Martial Arts Master, different concept but same amount of diabetes
Thanks i will look into it
Too much sugar brooo.
Wholesome pure sugar sweetness, Love it. 9.9999999/10
It's actually quite good imo
I see first time intercourse tag, where the sex at?
Adult mc who get into teen body- easily get flustered- obsessed with the heroine- pushover when it comes to heroine
Wtf? Don't write a "review" if you didn't read shit
This reminds me of a recent manga I was reading, iirc it is Since I’ve Entered the World of Romantic Comedy Manga, I’ll Do My Best to Make the Losing Heroine Happy.
I thought this was a copy of it
the one I mentioned is japanese but this one is korean so ye, different novelupdates page too. But their quite literally almost the same
Three Hundred Pounds of Smile
During the ancient tribal era, the world was vast and inscrutable. Through constant... Read more
During the ancient tribal era, the world was vast and inscrutable.Through constant exploration, the ancients were horrified to discover that God walked the land. The Wise Beast stood ten-thousand-feet tall, trampling mountains and shattering the earth.Hundreds of years later, in that dangerous environment, mankind triumphed against the giant beasts and finally built the glorious Sumerian civilization.On that day, the Wise Beast suddenly descended, trampling over mountains and rivers and destroying the entire nation. The land and the sky crumbled. Cities collapsed.Has God descended to punish men for their sins?“I’m sorry, but you’re just ants living in my yard. You’re all over the place, and I accidentally stepped on you while passing by. That’s all there is to it.”This is the story of a slightly disappointing Creator and his hyper-competent creations. Collapse
Aliens, Appearance Changes, Calm Protagonist, Confident Protagonist, Early Romance, Evolution, Game Elements, God-human Relationship, God Protagonist, Godly Powers, Hidden Abilities, Kingdom Building, Legends, Male Protagonist, Misunderstandings, Multiple POV, Mythical Beasts, Mythology, Nationalism, Protagonist with Multiple Bodies, Romantic Subplot, Ruthless Protagonist, Secrets, Slow Growth at Start, Special Abilities, Terminal Illness, Time Manipulation, Time Skip, Weak to Strong, Witches
Is there any romance here ?!
ARE YOU GAY OR NOT? CLICK HERE TO FIND OUTYOU’RE GAY
Stonks
The worst is all those that Click on it?????I'm one of them ????
Spoilerchapter 730:he made a sand box in a another galaxy but suddenly the whole planet changed their language became Chinese there myth became Chinese every thing became Chinese like dude I get it the Chinese god thing but don't go change the whole planet suddenly without reason and make f#cking newton Buddhist f#ck
They even have Beijing??!!
Translation becomes mtl shit later.
Mtl isn't that bad.
Me have headache read Mtl
#panic#Chapter update please
https://wuxiaworld.site/novel/nurturing-humanity-wuxia-world-novels/I found the novel it is under a different name [nurturing humanity] there is 1200+ chapters
#panic# please use this site to update. It's free and can just be copy-pasted. For example, I copy and posted this segment here: Translator: Nyoi-Bo StudioEditor: Nyoi-Bo Studio“In the early stages of gastric cancer
#Panic# can you update pls
On Webnovel it's called nurturing humanity. It's upto ch 700.
is it mtl or properly translated like this?
It webnovel so the chapter are behind a pay wall. So i can't say.
I tried reading a chapter using fastpass, bad quality translation, but still better than mtl
It’s properly translated. It’s 1 percent better than mtl
Pls update?
yea this one's also not updating anymore bc webnovel is absolutely decking Ranobe's piracy bot
Nah, it not updating on WN either. TL quit
ouchies. wonder if a new tl will come along or something.
Doubt it. WN too busy TLing harem and smut novels now.
i wonder why, surely it can't be because 70-80% of the readers are just a bunch of horny dogs.....it's just sad
Even the thumb nails are nearly naked females tf
They're updating now.
It is back, 1200+ chapters
YeaNot on ranobes unfortunately
https://wuxiaworld.site/novel/nurturing-humanity-wuxia-world-novels/
Yea I know
They're updating now
?????s
Lee Seongjin, the strongest hunter who defeated the demon king. He possessed the body of the pig... Read more
Lee Seongjin, the strongest hunter who defeated the demon king. He possessed the body of the pig tr*sh Third Prince, the Holy Imperial Family’s shame.But the members of this family… there’s something strange about them?‘Overpowered’ Holy Emperor.‘Regressor’ First Princess.‘Player’ First Prince.Lots of trouble and lots of wordsThe story of the Holy Emperor and his children. Collapse
Carefree Protagonist, Complex Family Relationships, Confident Protagonist, Demon Lord, Demons, Determined Protagonist, Doting Older Siblings, Doting Parents, Evil Religions, Familial Love, Family, Famous Protagonist, Fantasy World, Fat to Fit, Gate to Another World, Godly Powers, Hunters, Kingdoms, Knights, Magic, Male Protagonist, Monsters, Multiple POV, Mysterious Past, Overpowered Protagonist, Reincarnation, Religions, Royalty, Schemes And Conspiracies, Siblings, Sibling's Care, Special Abilities, Stubborn Protagonist, Sword And Magic, Time Travel, Transmigration, Wars
Can anyone send link where I can read this in mtl or usual #panic#panic
New chapters released from a new translation group(34-36), check novelupdates
Guys, I need a fanfic for clash of clans with the usual golden finger, I think personally it will be awesome if a mc transmigrates into the game where it is not a game but super realistic and it becomes a kind of kingdom building.
Great ideaYou should pursue it write a few ideas down and elaborate on it. Do that for a few days for 5 min and you’ll have a story outline.Of course that if you have time to actually to do.
1. I got a dig bick2. You that read wrong3. You read that wrong too4. You checked5. You smiled7. You are wandering why you are still reading this8. You saw that mistake, right?(On 7)10. But did you see that I skipped 6?10. You checked11. And saw you that I doubled 10 and skipped 912. I said "saw you" not you saw13. I also skipped 214. You got tricked
f#ck u bro
that is why you should stop reading from mtl kids
No, the Dao of MTL shall triumph over all. It is inevitable petulant child.
there's no point in running away, the Mtl will still emerge and corrupt the minds of all our cultivator-cultivator brothers, the same way it did with my mind
You got me bro , you got me
I was just too lazy and just kept readingI have ascended?
Fight me irl
hahaha.....kids of mtl
You got me everywhere you could… I’m now doubting my intelligence
I didn't smile-=you failed.
I'm such an mtl professional reader, that i just skipped the bullshit and rrad whatever i could understand
Well atleast the name gives me the feeling of holy emperors grandson is a necromancer
This is not about this novel but wtf is happening in webnovel 9/10 novel is echi +18 with stupid harem ? Did horny jail had a breakdown and now every prisoner (I'm not gonna call them author cuz they don't deserve ) are trying to write thier wishes ?
It's been about 2 months since I moved away from ranobes because there are only new harem novels
What site do you use now I’m so tired with harems
There is actually a lot of quality content in fanfiction.net if you are comfortable with fanfics
as a big fanfic reader, genuinely curious. could you recommend me a few?
most fanfics by "Vimesenthusiast" are pretty good,The Spider God of ApokolipsA Nascent Kaleidoscopehttps://www.fanfiction.net/s/13326497/1/Post-Apocalyptic-Potter-from-a-Parallel-UniverseA Twelve Step Program to Omnipotenceif you are interested in harry potter fanfics, the most by "https://www.fanfiction.net/u/8024050/TheBlack-sResurgence" are good as wellThese are a few I can think of the top of my head, you can navigate in fanfiction.net and search for the ones you like.also give me a few of your recommendations as well
Author banix is good, although his fanfic is old and not updated anymore you can still enjoy it.. A lot of fate crossover with more than 40k words is good.. For example "Why me" Mc is transmigated as Arthur prototype to re:zero on fanfiction. Net is very good , it gets uploaded on scribblehub with different titles tho.
Bro any fanfic recommendations?
As far as I know, Webnovel has always been that way. What actually awes me are the covers for the novels. There's no issue with wanting to use a pretty girl as the cover for your novel, but why is it ALWAYS women in skimpy clothing with chests that are literally inhuman? Like chill, guys.
Bc it works
not anymore
They aren't exactly inhumane. I seen people with insane bongos, but yeah, they all get surgery because it's torture to their back.
its like a tequila+vodka+whisky cocktail made by a tipsy bartender...whats to say an all out fantastic and adventurer combo with a pretty hars translation imho
summary?
a stubborn last hero of humanity dies while killong the demon king and transmigrates to a "superior" world of blade and magic, as the wasted son of the most powerful man of that world and the adventure begins...tags: humour, nonsense, adventure.hope it helps
Did it help, but is it worth reading?
just for fun, kind trash hero vibes, but your eyes may bleed a bit, 6/10 cuz the translation is confusing
thanks, as you helped me I will recommend a work.Cell prison 200chps(free in webnovel).My cell prison +700 chps(Complete in mtl)
If you want something to readhttps://ranobes.top/user/CodeSpectre/favorites/238012/
So a novel with a a transmigrator, regressor, player and an overpowered guy... is it any good or boring like some people say?review says it's 4.4 stars rn (5 reviews) but it's too early to judge.
4.5 on NU with 20 reviews so can't be that bad
Bro you literally replied the instant i commented and since there is 20 reviews, i hope it's not that bad as well.
So, did you like it?
No idea bro, i was asking so i can put it on my list, i was hoping to read it after my schedule.
not that good. Only females will like it.
TheUngod
<p>In a future where humanity has already conquered the galaxy, a whole new realm of mystery and horrors beyond human comprehension opens up to them, the Primordial Expanse.</p><p>For as long as he could remember, Alex worked in the mines of an asteroid so desolate it didn't even have a name. But to him, this was home.</p><p>He knew that his future held nothing for him and he would die a lonely and forgotten death just like everyone else stuck on this godforsaken rock.</p><p>That was, until one day he wakes up to the realisation that he would die soon, as the Primordial Expanse called for him.</p><p>This mysterious realm is a place of promise and opportunity for many, but for people from the slums of society like Alex, it was only a curse that almost always guaranteed death.</p><p>Follow Alex on his journey though the Primordial Expanse as he navigates his way through battles, trials and enemies to carve out a space for himself at the peak of the universe.</p><p>***</p><p>[WSA 2024]</p><p>This novel is purely a work of fiction, any names, locations and characters are all made up and do not depict or represent the real world.</p>
Gu Zhen Ren
In the heart of the volcano, the remnants left behind by the sages yearned for their successors.Risking her life, his mother obtained the Immortal Palace Seal, handing it to Ning Zhuo before her passing.“The Buddha Heart Demon Seal!”To transcend into either Buddha or the Demon.With this seal grasped firmly, he could inscribe a heart seal and command the creation of puppets.While ordinary individuals struggled under the weight of just controlling a few, the burden was exceptionally light for, Ning Zhuo, who effortlessly commanded tens of thousands with a single gesture.“Mother, I will fulfill your wishes and obtain the Immortal Palace!” He vowed.Indeed.Immortal Puppets; capable of spiritual secrets; their work skillful and rational.A new realm is opened up, and things are in sync with the heavens.The ancient bell echoes the laws. The moon dances under the clear light.Embodied with myriad strengths, who in this world dares oppose?
Cultivation Hiding True Abilities Male Protagonist Puppeteers Secret Identity
Ask Not About Jianghu????
<p>In a supernatural world where secret forces are at play in the courts, Qi Xuansu, a seventh-rank Daoist priest, finds himself in a struggle to escape his fate as a pawn. The only way to do so is by completing missions and earning enough merit to buy back his freedom. But first, he must enhance his cultivation and climb the ranks of the Daoist Order. Follow Qi Xuansu as he unlocks his potential in his journey toward self-realization and liberation!</p>
Pervert_Human
<p>Warning: Sexual Content, Milfs, Netori, lemons, and, stealing other's wifes, fiances and, more.</p><p>Note:- Insane Milfs sex, Netori and, lemons will appear from chapter number 90... literally, there will many so hang on if you can...</p><p>(As the author of this book, I hope, you enjoy from your heart and, also dick and, I also hope you be ready with one hand, in lemon scenes.)</p><p>...</p><p>Michael Johnson, a 27-year-young man, finds himself in a confusing situation after witnessing a violent murder at a mall.</p><p>Pursued by the murderer, Michael steps in and gets caught up in a dangerous confrontation.</p><p>Amidst the chaos, Michael goes through a strange series of events, leading to his apparent death.</p><p>However, Michael wakes up in a strange place, naked and confused.</p><p>Unsure of where he is, he sets out to explore, navigating a maze of hedges and his surroundings while grappling with big questions about life.</p><p>Along the way, he encounters strange things.</p><p>...</p><p>[Ding, a suitable candidate has been chosen! Awakening the “Lust System”]</p><p>[Ding, congratulations host! You have successfully activated the Lust System!]</p><p>“Huh? A Lust system? Is it... like those novels where the main character reincarnates and gets a system.”</p><p>[Ding, Congratulations host! you have awakened one of the rarest title “Lust King”]</p><p>“A tittle?”</p><p>[The first quest is loading!]</p><p>“Hmm, Lust System, Lust King... Then, it might function like those... erotic systems I've read about in erotic novels?”</p><p>[Congratulations, Host, on embarking on your first quest in this world!]</p><p>New Quest: [Explore the Strange Land]</p><p>“It must be, but... Why is the quest about exploring and not about Ero-things...”</p><p>[Ding, Host, the quest was given this way because of your current surroundings and also because there aren't any girls in the area right now!]</p><p>“So, what would've been my first task if I were in a populated area?”</p><p>[Ding, Host, under normal conditions, your first task might have been “Touch those jiggly butts of that Milf with both hands or masturbate in front of that slut!”]</p><p>“These quests are risky but satisfying. System, can you give me any more riskier quests than this?”</p><p>[Ok, Host!]</p><p>[1st Quest:- NTR that Moth*rf*cker!]</p><p>[2nd Quest:- Cuckold your Assistant's Boyfriend!]</p><p>[3rd Quest:- Netori your enemy by having sex with his Wife/Lover/Girlfriend!]</p><p>[4th Quest:- F*ck that girl in front of her boyfriend!]</p><p>“Oh my God, are you serious, System?”</p>
An_Ineloquent_Pen
Most people don't choose reincarnation.Reincarnation finds their way to them.Perhaps they did something great in their life.Or maybe truck-sama wasn't looking where it was going.But without fail, those who reincarnate are destined for something great.A new life where everything changes for the better.But...Reincarnation isn't always the greatest thing.Sometimes you just draw the short end of the stick.Di Tou just happens to have drawn the shortest stick.Pulled out of his life randomly.Taken by a crazy old eccentric man not as a disciple, but as a body double?!And a janitor body double no less?!Grasping a system to find... It's a JANITOR SYSTEM!?Truly, how unlucky can one get?
?????, Wo Chi Xi Hong Shi, I Eat Tomatoes
Fate had never been kind to Ji Ning. Wracked by illnesses and infirm his entire life on Earth, Ji Ning knew early on that he would die as a teenager. What he didn’t know was that there really was such a thing as life after death and that the multiverse was a far larger place than he thought.
A lucky twist of fate meant that Ji Ning was reborn into a world of Immortals and monsters, of Ki Refiners and powerful Fiendgods, a world where Dynasties lasted for millions of years. A world which is both greater… and yet also smaller… than he ever could imagine. He would have the opportunity to join them, and in this life, Ji Ning swore to himself, he would never let himself be weak again! The Era he was born into was a Desolate one, but Ji Ning would make it his era.
William777
There are times when all it takes is the right voice to help you realize the greatness within to conquer the painful evil without. Uzumaki Naruto's voice of promise turns out to be his... from the future. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Warning: lemons, moral ambiguity, slow development, and harem.
Baba Okina
The world where the Hero and the Demon King continue to oppose each other. The grand magic from the Hero and the Demon King cross over worlds and exploded in the classroom of a certain high school.
The students who died in the explosion will be reincarnated in a different world. The protagonist, who had the lowest reputation in the class, was reincarnated into a spider. Nevertheless, she adapted quickly to the present condition with strong willpower.
This is a story of she who has become a spider trying whatever she can to live.
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7nine
What WOULD REALLY HAPPEN if one if someone on this platform wins a cheat system and goes to another world?
Would you rape a very beautiful dark elf who is alone in the forest?
Once you're done having sex, with this sweet elf would you force her to show you your tribe's location, and upon arrival, you'd kill the tribe's leader and become a tyrannical leader?
After becoming the leader, would you create a fortress and a huge army and take over the world creating chaos and destruction wherever you go?
Would you fight the gods who will try to stop you, so that balance is restored?
After defeating the gods, you would face their benevolent counterparts from multiple universes, who would invade your reality with the aim of killing you, since you are the only evil variant that should not exist.
In the multiversal war would you survive?
Ye Fei Ye
“I can clear all your debts, but you have to substitute me in my marriage…”When Liang Dou Kou was diagnosed with cancer, she formed a contract with Qin Zhi Ai to substitute her in the time she would be absent, including her marriage with Gu Yu Sheng.Initially, Qin Zhi Ai suffered under the cold and harsh attitude of Gu Yu Sheng, who mistook her for Liang Dou Kou. But his heart gradually softened and he fell in love with her.Just when he thought that he could live happily ever after with her, it is time for Qin Zhi Ai and Liang Dou Kou to revert their identities, and Qin Zhi Ai evaporated from Gu Yu Sheng’s life.Months later, Gu Yu Sheng meets someone who possesses the gaze of Qin Zhi Ai who captured his heart…
??????
Lost in the vast expanse of space, trapped in the icy confines of a metal spacecraft, I was forced to face a horrifying truth.
That I had transformed into a ruthless alien predator in a space survival game.
MegaC
Evelyn had a normal happy life until the untimely death of her mother. Her loving father soon became an abusive drunk that would constantly beat her and her older brother Mason. After years of abuse one day Evelyn and Mason managed to escape the terror of their father, when Evelyn finally snapped and killed him.
Unfortunately, even though they escaped their rotten father, their lives came to a violent and early end at the hands of a cruel fate.
However, when Evelyn woke up after dying, she found herself in a dark damp place. And when she broke free from what confines her, she finds herself reborn as an owl.
Follow along as Evelyn lives her second life as an owl in a world of magic and mystery, as she aims to rise up and become the strongest. So, no one can ever dictate her fate again.
Aoki_Aku
<p>Born into a dirt poor mining family, Karl only had one chance to get ahead in life, the annual elite recruitment day. On their final day of middle school, every student in the Golden Dragon Nation was given an experimental injection to awaken their affinity with magic.</p><p>Those few who succeeded would become the Elite, the leaders and idols of the nation, blessed with incredible magical powers and respected by all. Those who did not would return to their normal lives of hard work and low wages, just doing the best they could.</p><p>But with the nation surrounded by enemies, both humans and monsters, how long would these peaceful days of magical idols last?</p><p>Follow the story of Karl as he awakens a unique power and strives to become the world's first Legendary Beast Master.</p>
Awespec
<p>The people of Earth have been summoned once again</p><p>Scientists document six extinction events in Earth's history, but none of them were as natural as they claimed.</p><p>Sylas and his family have been called back to the Browns, a family of billionaire elites with assets reaching into the trillions. He isn't sure what to expect until he touches a floating bronze cube that changes his life.</p><p>[Bronze City Stele]</p><p>[Status: Dormant]</p><p>[Time to Activation: 04:13:38]</p><p>Unfortunately, there's only one Stele and the Browns have already decided upon their candidates. If Sylas wants to control his own fate, he'll have to enter the Trial.</p><p>Now, woefully unprepared, and stuck in a world filled with the extinct creatures of Earth, he'll have to carve out his own opportunity... whether the Browns like it or not.</p>