This tag is used to describe a protagonist who is very cunning. They often schemes/plots throughout the novel and rarely suffers a loss. Different from the Intelligent/Smart tags, the Cunning tag is to be used when the schemes/plots often cause physical/mental harm to opponents. It is recommended not to use this tag along with the Strategist tag.
Humans are clever in tens of thousands of ways, Gu are the true refined essences of Heaven and Earth. The Three Temples are unrighteous, the demon is reborn. Former days are but an old dream, an identical name is made anew. A story of a time traveler who keeps on being reborn. A unique world that grows, cultivates, and uses Gu. The Spring and Autumn Cicada, the Venomous Moonlight Gu, the Wine Insect, All-Encompassing Golden Light Insect, Slender Black Hair Gu, Gu of Hope… And a great demon of the world that does exactly as his heart pleases! — *Gu (蛊) referred to poison in various cultures in South China while in folklore Gu spirits could transform into all kinds of species.
In a game-like world where dungeons, monsters, and players appear. In that world, only I knew the truth. “Let’s save the world together. Let’s put an end to this game.” The secret that the man who’s idolized as the “Messiah who will save the world” is actually trying to rule it as its emperor. Only I, who experienced his betrayal. I, who was murdered by him and returned to the past, knows the truth.
After announcing it will be discontinuing all service, the internet game ‘Yggdrasil’ shut down… That was the plan, but for some reason, the player character did not log out some time after the server was closed. NPCs start to become sentient. A normal youth who loves gaming in the real world seemed to have been transported into an alternate world along with his guild, becoming the strongest mage with the appearance of a skeleton, Momonga. He leads his guild ‘Ainz Ooal Gown’ towards an unprecedented legendary fantasy adventure!
Seo Tae Hyuk, jailed after being falsely accused. He will be executed without being able to prove his innocence. When he opens his eyes, it’s 15 years in the past?
“Now that I’m back, I won’t allow my loved ones to die again!” The Shadow Labyrinth – the most catastrophic existence humanity has faced in history. Desir Arman is one of the six remaining survivors of mankind. The six attempted to clear the final level of the labyrinth but ultimately failed, and the world came to an end. However – when Desir thought he would meet his demise, what is revealed before him is the world… thirteen years ago?! Desir is returned to the past, back to the time when he enrolled at the nation’s finest magic academy – Havrion. He is reunited with his precious friends, and is prepared to change the past to save the world and his loved ones…! Three years remaining before the emergence of the Shadow World! Change the past and gather powerful comrades to save mankind!
A professional gamer dies unexpectedly during an E-Sports tournament and is sent to Valhalla, a heaven reserved for only the greatest of warriors. The warriors of Valhalla are pitted against a struggle for survival in the face of a common enemy. Fortunately, within each warrior lies the roots to their own saga, a legendary tale of their ascendence to fame and feats of great achievement alike. Witness the birth of an epic saga as this gamer challenges legends and carves a path toward the ultimate glory. The story itself revolves around Nordic mythology and incorporates a gaming system alongside magical wizards and mighty warriors.
The empire has turned into the land of the undead due to a spell gone wrong. God summoned heroes from countless worlds to purify the empire and plant new hope. Lee Shin Woo, an ordinary earthling, was also summoned. As an undead, that is.
Year 2035. The virtual reality game, Warlord, changed the world. An Jaehyun was one of the many who wished to change his life through the game. After dedicating his life to the game, he was met with a betrayal. A betrayal by his comrades. As a result, he lost everything. But a chance was given to him. A chance to redo everything again! “I won’t play with others ever again. Whatever the outcome, I’ll show that I can do it alone.” Others rolled a dice to split the spoils of victory. An Jaehyun ate it all by himself. It was the start of An Jaehyun’s solo game life.
On that fateful day, a voice in the sky told everyone on Earth that the world they called home has just been part of some sort of simulation. The next thing everyone knew, the world was rife with monsters and dungeons and resurrecting immortal devas! I spent eleven years in that world as a deva, crawling and clawing my way through the dirt trying to make a name for myself. I wanted another chance at this, I made so many mistakes, I could have done so much better. But after all that wishing for a new beginning ended in a very bad ending… I was finally given that chance. I just had to be tortured by some smartass… But I’m going to make the most out of this! I’ll become the strongest deva out there! And this time, I’ll have my revenge!
With the marriage of her prostitute mother to the Count, Aria’s status in society skyrocketed immediately. After leading a life of luxury, Aria unfairly meets death because of her sister Mielle’s schemes. And right before she dies, she sees an hourglass fall as if it were a fantasy. And just like that, she was miraculously brought back to the past. “I want to become a very elegant person, just like my sister, Mielle.” In order to face the villainess, she must become an even more wicked villainess. This was the new path Aria chose to take revenge on Mielle who murdered both her and her mother.