Sir, You Can Become a Hero, but I Can Only Become a Demon King. 先生，你可以成为勇者，但我只能成为魔王。

1. 251 无 The Unreturned One Strikes Back 无归逆伐 Bu Shui步水Urban100k WordsOngoing Also known as: Transmigrate to the Cyberpunk Era, Head to the Upper City and Die [Lighthearted Comedy] [Absurd Humor] [No System] [Supernatural Battles] In 2032, the "Star Crystals," carrying the dawn of human civilization, appeared, only to drag the world into an unprecedented abyss. Nations set off a bloody war that swept across the globe to seize these forbidden stones. The land was scorched, all life wiped out, and billions of ordinary people wailed amid warfare and displacement. Meanwhile, —Reads—Score—Shelves

   Reader note

   The protagonist does not hesitate to lose his humanity for his own justice and ideals

2. 252 魔 Demon King: I Just Want to Run a Little Shop 魔王：但只想当个小卖部老板 Song Above the Clouds云上歌Eastern Fantasy151k WordsOngoing The world's last living silver dragon, job: gatekeeper. The legendary hero who once saved the world, job: general dogsbody. The empire's current First Princess, job: cargo handler. A top-tier, high-ranking pureblood succubus, job: shopkeeper. A female pope with followers everywhere, job: cook. The Elf Kingdom's runaway Second Princess, job: mascot. The neighboring king: “Wait, what kind of people work at your general store? How are they stronger than my entire kingdom?” Moser: “All right, then. —Reads—Score—Shelves

   Reader note

   He took over the burden of the Demon King and gave up his job directly to become a canteen owner. [Rolls eyes]

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