I, a Manga Artist, Became a Beautiful, Tragic, and Powerful Protagonist

No romantic pairing. The cover shows the cartoonist’s real self on the left and the protagonist’s secret identity on the right. Lin Ge was a hardworking, dedicated cartoonist. One day, after staying up too late, he was hit by a car and died. When he opened his eyes, he found himself bound to a System. System: Based on our assessment, you have to draw a hit comic. You’ll only truly survive once your comic reaches 100% popularity on the charts. Lin Ge: Okay, I get it. What next? System: Then you’ll transmigrate into your comic as the protagonist and draw everything you experience. Lin Ge: ??? Wait, did I miss a step somewhere? System: Ready, dear? Take your tragic, beautiful, strong protagonist script and off you go!! · In the futuristic, superpowered city known as [City of Love], a black shadow was reflected in a silent, dark alley. Only when he set foot on land he had never touched before and raised the banner of rebellion could the people in the alley catch a glimpse of light in the darkness. He was a revolutionary who rose up to fight back. Even when ground into the dirt, he remained contemptuous and disdainful. He was an evil spirit wandering through hell. Countless rebels died beneath his blade, leaving only flames that consumed everything. He was decisive, ruthless, lonely, and powerful. His gaze held no room for himself, only boundless love for others. “I will make my spine a pillar and my hands the beams, and prop up this corrupt, broken world.” The black-haired young man bowed his head, a cold, pale smile curving his lips. Black flames danced in his eyes. [He fought his way out of the darkness, yet never belonged to this world of light.] · Lin Ge released his new comic, Future City: Ballad of the Wasteland. A few months later, it rapidly climbed to the top of the charts and became a huge hit on the forums. [The art in this comic is unreal! Help! The opening has so much impact!! I’m literally exploding right here!!] [Waaaaah, the male lead is so handsome!! A soul that fights back in the darkness is just incredible!!] [I can’t take it! I’m going to smash my head against the wall for the male lead! The battle-damaged chapter pierced right through my heart!!] [Damn it, waaaaaah… This is way too cruel!! Please, author, be nice to the male lead!! He’s your own son, after all!!] … The cartoonist and protagonist himself sat in his chair, gazing at the forum full of wails and tears. He closed the comic book and fell into deep thought. Let’s see… what would be the best way to make the next chapter even more heartbreaking? [Reading Notes] · No romantic pairing. The male lead shines on his own, though he’ll have many supportive friends. The story will probably lean toward an ensemble cast. · The protagonist has twin-brother secret identities. His identity won’t be exposed. · The protagonist’s main identity in the comic is something of a martyr, while his secret identity is a chaotic villain. He enjoys fighting himself, all to boost the comic’s popularity. In real life, though, the male lead is a laid-back, hardworking office drone who loves life. · [He fought his way out of the darkness, yet never belonged to this world of light.] Quoted from The Revolutionary. Theme: When you love the world, the world will love you, too