Stories from a Bygone Era (Or Something) 属于老时代的故事（雾

1. 1 恶 Villainous Young Master, Just Give In 恶役少爷，你就从了吧 Dog-Headed Gentleman狗头绅士Western Fantasy998k WordsCompleted Hill made a pact with a demon, who would serve him as a maid for the rest of his life. In exchange, after he died, his soul would become the demon's dinner. So... as long as he didn't die, he'd be fine, right? But once Hill made up his mind, he realized the demon seemed to want more than just his soul. And why were more and more wicked women around him treating him like prey? 0Tickets5.1MClicks32.4kFavorites

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   The protagonist and the demon servant, the protagonist's tsundere personality shines through in their battle of wits, the haughtiness of a young lady and the shifting identities of... Well, let's just say it's incredibly satisfying.

2. 2 领 Who Cares About Being a Lord? 领主什么的无所谓啦 Huai Shi怀世Western Fantasy2.4M WordsOngoing Shocking! The laziest lord in history, Reid, has resorted to such an outrageous act to recruit subordinates! An abandoned good-for-nothing female knight, a mage with demon blood, an aide of unclear gender, a strategist born with a disability... He welcomes every one of these outcasts with open arms. What a ridiculous spectacle. "Reid, you don't act like a lord at all. Aren't you afraid people will laugh at you?" "A lord? Whatever." Look at him, the shameless fool is still smiling! *This story i 0Tickets52.1MClicks133.2kFavorites

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   A rare long epic farming story. It boasts excellent continuity, well-developed characters, and a satisfying beginning and end. Its only drawback is the long hiatus in updates.

3. 3 请 Please Don't Tell Me This Is the Official History of the Three Kingdoms! 请别告诉我这是三国正史！ Black Lagoon Syndicate Landlord黑礁商会房东Ancient Style5.5M WordsOngoing Somehow, I ended up holding a feather fan and arrived in a Three Kingdoms era completely different from the one I knew. What? Men and women have been equal for ages? Women can join the army too? You, you, you, and you, why are you all girls?! This era is full of fascinating stories that are entirely different from the official history! But maybe this is what the Three Kingdoms were really like. Maybe this is the true history of the Three Kingdoms! 0Tickets20MClicks57.8kFavorites

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   I learned about this novel from the manga. Back then, I was in middle school and it was the first time I'd heard of a so-called "yasashi-type" male protagonist. However, it hasn't been updated in a long time either. I recommend reading the manga first, then the novel.

4. 4 反 The Survival Chronicles of a Villain NPC 反派NPC求生史 Not So Graceful落落不大方Ancient Style2.6M WordsCompleted I woke up and transmigrated into an NPC! A cannon-fodder NPC, at that? This is the kind of setup where I’ll be killed off in no time! If I want to survive, I’d better cling to the protagonist’s coattails. I thought I’d escaped the fate of “getting my cultivation crippled for coveting my junior sister’s beauty, then suffering a brutal end.” What? I’m actually a villainous BOSS?! Sniffle, sniffle, I want to go home! 0Tickets23.9MClicks80.9kFavorites

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   Many people think the protagonist of this book is a sycophant, having had enough of the bird-gathering and then handing over the treasure to others. I won't comment on that viewpoint, but putting myself in his shoes, if I read the beginning of this book just for the thrill, I would definitely find it very angsty. It's unfair to suffer in a book after suffering in real life. But the charm of this book lies in its depiction of the protagonist, Ming Yiye, an ordinary person's journey to immortality, and the vivid character development. It leans towards depicting everyday life, which is heartwarming yet subtly melancholic. In the end, each character has very distinct traits. I think many authors can't achieve this; they're too diverse and lack depth, which prevents them from creating a truly excellent story. In addition, this book has several interwoven subplots, and the way it foreshadows events is captivating.

5. 5 重 Even After Being Reborn, I Can't Escape Her Love 重生后也难逃她的爱 Stealing a Fleeting Life偷来浮生Campus1.0M WordsCompleted (Yandere story. Complete, so feel free to read and subscribe.) In his previous life, he was timid, incapable, and insecure, and grew increasingly distant from the people around him. But he had a beautiful, sweet girlfriend who treated him with tenderness. After they broke up, that girlfriend, who had been gentle with him for years, killed him with a single stab. He was reborn. Only after living again and seeing the terrifying truth gradually emerge did he realize that his downfall had been caref 0Tickets27.3MClicks139.7kFavorites

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   This well-crafted "pursuit-the-protagonist" trope also incorporates elements of yandere (obsessive and possessive women). Many "pursuit-the-protagonist" stories, catering to otaku fantasies, feature numerous heroines, leading to obvious stereotypes and labels. Easily won over, the process of pursuing loses its meaning. This book, however, focuses on developing several characters: a female fangirl he meets through a game, an older sister he enjoys imprisoning, and the true heroine's obsessive love for the protagonist, fraught with pain and inner turmoil. This is the true charm of the "pursuit-the-protagonist" trope. Three-dimensional characters are far more meaningful than simply listing a number of characters on paper, aren't they?

6. 6 卷 A Nicked Longsword and a Certain Heartbroken Villager 卷刃长剑和某失恋村民 Plane Apple位面苹果Western Fantasy4.5M WordsCompleted One day, he picked up a chipped sword. After that, he took a little girl's hand. Later, as he walked hand in hand with the girl, another young woman grabbed his hand and ran with him. In the end, he held a little girl in each hand as he gazed at the shattered sky. He was an ordinary mortal named Bray. New books: An Assassin's Log and This Watchman Clearly Has a Night Shift, Yet He Keeps Wanting to Sleep. 0V0 If you enjoy my writing, please vote for my new book with monthly tickets. 0Tickets43.1MClicks99kFavorites

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   It's a fairly episodic drama, and Apple is a remnant of the old era. It's a grand tragedy, a heroic sacrifice for the country, successfully creating a great yet ordinary character.

7. 7 因 Because I'm the Guy Who Runs the Weapon Shop 因为我是开武器店的大叔 Huai Shi怀世Western Fantasy3.1M WordsCompleted In another world, I keep pondering what kind of character I’m supposed to be. Today, too, the middle-aged weapons shop owner and the demon girl are giving it their all. 0Tickets22.1MClicks97.1kFavorites

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   It's an episodic drama, and it always manages to subtly convey sadness through heartwarming everyday moments. It's a bit slow to warm up, but it ultimately delivers a happy ending.

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