The Fifth Prince Is a Talentless Wretch from the Start? He's Actually a God-Tier Card Maker

Name: The Fifth Prince Is a Talentless Wretch from the Start? He's Actually a God-Tier Card Maker
Author: Big Silver by the River

开局废材五皇子？竟是神级制卡师

by Big Silver by the River (河边的大银子)

Status: Ongoing
Length: 281k Words
Genre: Two Male Leads
Updated: 10mo ago
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Synopsis

[Dual male leads + interstellar + reborn + System + special abilities + mental power + cards + military academy + beloved by all + underdog comeback]

Proud, scheming genius bottom vs. aloof, devoted top who falls for him without realizing it

Adorable fluffy critters! Competitive battles! Character growth, with a golden finger!

Huai Qin was a workaholic in the apocalypse. He died, then came back to life as the Empire’s infamous useless Fifth Prince.

The original owner had no special abilities, a frail body, and a terrible personality? But he was undeniably beautiful.

Huai Qin: Fine. I’m going to lie flat!

Who knew he’d get bound to a knockoff System, 0813? It was bad at its job, had a terrible attitude, and kept issuing ridiculous missions that forced him to become the strongest card maker in the galaxy.

“Host, if you don’t work yourself to death, you’ll die~”

His body was too weak? Huai Qin immediately leaned on his cold-faced fiancé, acting as fragile as a willow in the breeze. That fiancé was Yun Xiao, a dual-type genius with SSS-level mental power!

By day, Huai Qin fussed over his fiancé, played the obedient, pitiful type, and tugged at his sleeve with reddened eyes:

“Fiancé, it hurts…”

At night, he got his dose of mental power and ran off, fit as a fiddle.

Until one day, Huai Qin was cornered against a wall. The man gripped his chin, his entire body radiating icy menace.

“Having fun using me?”

Huai Qin, instantly cowed and putting on an act: “It hurts. Be gentle…”

Yun Xiao: “...?”

“Then use me for the rest of your life. You’re not allowed to run away.”

#I wanted to play the slacker, but the System made me grind#

#I was looking for a human painkiller, so why does he look so much like my rival? #

#Urgent! Need answers!#

(Content warning: The bottom really is weak at first, relying on his brains and acting to get by. He only rises to prominence after entering the military academy midway through. The System isn’t all-powerful; it has its quirks, but it upgrades. The worldbuilding serves the story, and logic takes a back seat to wish fulfillment.)

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The plot is great, and the premise is excellent. The protagonist's character is a bit inconsistent, but it's understandable that he initially feels betrayed and gives up, wanting to live, but gradually finds himself again, only showing affection to the manipulative, scheming seme.
18 likes11mo ago
I really enjoyed it. The protagonist's character design was a little off, but it wasn't a big problem for me. He's a powerful figure in the apocalypse with special abilities, but he's naturally not used to the new environment, which I think the author handled quite well. The character's growth isn't abrupt, and the emotions develop gradually at a fast pace.
7 likes10mo ago
It's alright. The plot is quite novel, and the main characters' romantic storyline progresses quickly. However, there's still a bit too little content right now. I hope the author updates more! I'm looking forward to the story after the characters enter military academy, and I hope the main characters become stronger quickly! Lalala~ It's great!!!
3 likes11mo ago
The plot is absolutely fantastic! I highly recommend this author. I discovered this book when I was looking for something to read, and it's truly amazing. The plot is original, and I absolutely love the romance. Although it's only just started updating, after reading the first few chapters, I'm already incredibly excited. I hope the author works hard on the writing; I can't wait for the rest of the story! 💕💕💕
3 likes11mo ago
Teacher, didn't you really notice that the uke's character was falling apart?
2 likes11mo ago
It's really good, and the theme is very unique—hearts in playing cards, so interesting! 🥰🥰🥰🥰 I love it! The male lead is also slowly getting stronger (づ￣3￣)づ╭❤~ Highly recommend!
2 likes11mo ago
It's so good! The theme is novel; I've never seen this type before. The romance between Qin Bao and Yun Xiao is quite engaging. I'm looking forward to Qin Bao's second door to the Source Book opening soon, and seeing if she has a new look! (∇)❤️❤️❤️😘😘😘
2 likes11mo ago
I haven't finished reading it yet, but so far it seems pretty good. Keep up the good work, author!
1 like10mo ago
It's alright. The protagonist starts off as a cold and aloof person, but later transforms into a spoiled and affectionate one, which I quite like.
1 like10mo ago
It's really good and very interesting. Keep up the good work, author! ^0^~
1 like11mo ago