Dawnless Sovereign - Chapter 143 (1): Swift and Severe Repercussions

A weary historian dies and finds himself in a different world awakened in a life as the notorious young Duke of a southern state. His nation is weakened, his army underfed, and his neighbors revolve around his lands menacingly. No one believes his land is going to hold out until winter.But this newfound duke is no naive simpleton his enemies recollect. He carries with him the experience of centuries of war and empire, of starting and ending monarchies. From Caesar to Napoleon, from the Mongols to world wars, he has learned from each of them—and his strategy is to make history his very own arms.He organizes his smashed levies into well-trained formations, rebuilds his castles, and turns his villages into supply centers. Where others see defeat, he senses opportunity. As he triumphs, rumors spread: of a pennant red as winter snow that shall not go to ground, of a bloody duke who writes his name in gore and flame.Is he a savior who's constructing a new empire, or a tyrant who's going to bring the world to endless war?

The Hero of Light that saves the world.The Demon King that plunges the world of darkness.Which one will you be?“I'm both and the Great Sage, the Barbarian King, and everyone else while I'm at it!”

[Matured Content]Isadora Skaldwood was born a fae of impure blood “mannfae” deemed an inferior creation of the olden gods. However, at birth she was kissed by the goddess of light and blessed with the ability of a skin weaver, capable of healing any wound or affliction.Betrayed by her family, she's sold for gain and shipped across the world to a brothel, into the hands of a selfish businessman who exploited her abilities for years. Travelers come to this brothel not to lay with the rumored mannfae but to seek her abilities—the star price of the famous brothel in the countryside.But then everything changed when “He” appeared…Kraven Val Thrond “The Reaper” of the Raven Court, a terrifying warrior feared by those who dared to speak his name. Dangerously handsome with looks identical to a god, silver eyes like the crescent moon—but a mind dipped in madness.Isadora despised him, not just for stealing her away, but for thrusting her into his world of blood and chaos—taking her freedom just like everyone else does. He’s insane! But that’s only the cherry on top, his obsession is wicked.(Excerpt)“You want to kill me and at the same time, you do not” Isadora’s features were stern and the cold look in her eyes almost forced a laugh out of him.She got more frustrated by his silence, choosing to insult him and be done with it. “Does a madman not know what to do with a mannfae?”“I can think of a thousand ways to kill you,” Kraven replied in a velvety voice. “Like first throwing you off-board”Isadora's angry expression morphed into one of horror.“But that would be terrifying, wouldn’t it? Drowning in the dark sea, unable to breathe” he voiced as if he could vividly picture it—and him on board watching. “Tell me, Isadora”A cold chill crawled down her spine.“If I let you go, where would you run to, hm? I told you already this realm isn't kind to outcasts like us”“I'm not like you!”He chuckled lightly. “We're alike. What use could you be to this forsaken realm?”“What use could you have of me?” she asked shakily.“Oh love, I can think of many things but I’m not sure you’re ready… yet”

Shen Jingxian has become the exquisite villain in the book, where she is not good at anything except being the most beautiful.She goes to the National Academy to play; because she is so cute, she attracts the attention of an assassin and takes a lethal hit meant for the male lead, thus becoming his unattainable love, though she herself is unaware.She is kidnapped by mountain bandits, and the bandit leaders fall in love with her at first sight. In their battle for ownership over her, they overturn the world, and Shen Jingxian easily annihilates the bandits, saving the female lead's reputation.Later, she catches the eye of a prince from an enemy nation, prompting the male and female leads to lead a call for Yunyi Country to defend their greatest Princess. They urge young talents to strive, offer advice, and bravely kill the enemies! Ultimately, Yunyi Country successfully expands its territory.Shen Jingxian knows she won't live past 18. Over the years, no matter how hard she tries to change the plot, it always returns to the starting point in bizarre ways. She considers all changes by the male and female leads to be conspiracies, believing that only by dying can she escape.Little does she know, Shen Jingxian has already become the heart of Yunyi Country. Once the heart 'dies,' the whole nation falls into chaos.The male lead, Wen Ranchen, completely darkens, “I want everyone in the world to be buried with Jingxian!”Frightened, Shen Jingxian crawls out of a dog hole, “Uh... calm down, I'm still alive.”I am the villain, but I am too cute.The story of a feel-good protagonist with a strong sense of justice, but because I am too cute, the protagonist is willing to destroy the world for me.An unbeatable beauty dumbfounding Princess × Gentle as jade, righteous General (darkened later, ruthless)