Khalifa: Queen in the Apocalypse - Chapter 242: Extraction

This story is set during the end of the Sui Dynasty, a time where multiple powers struggled for supremacy and power.

Into the fray enters two orphans Kou Zhong and Xu Ziling; these two youths by many chances and luck obtain ‘The Secret to Long Life’ allowing the two to obtain profound martial abilities and a chance to rise to the top in this age of turmoil.

Levi never expected his life to end at the hands of his childhood toy truck. But death gave him no rest— he awakened in the world of his favorite novel, not as a hero or a villain, but as an unnamed background character: the butler.Now bound to the Kindlehart Clan as a servant to one of the heroines, Levi inherits the absurd Butler System, which rewards him for polishing silverware, brewing tea, and bowing politely.But behind his sharp lavender eyes and flawless etiquette hides deep resentment. He refuses to accept a fate where his family’s generations of servitude end with him dying as a disposable sacrifice.To survive— and to rise— Levi must exploit his foreknowledge, play the perfect butler, and outwit the very world that sees him as nothing more than a servant.After all, even pawns have the potential to become kings.#Pure villain #Selfish MC

For Marco, Lucas is his meek little brother. For the rest of the world, he is the menacing Ghost of Vermil.“Angels endow blessings. Demons sow curses.” A hundred years ago, angels and demons descended on earth. It is said they are still here.Annointed with potent holy power, Marco is set to join the Kingdom's Holy Army to fight off the demonic legion. But before that, he must confront the trail of blood and ash that points to Lucas's involvement with the dark side.As mysteries unfold and loyalties fracture, Marco is faced with the question: where does holiness end and damnation begin? If all lines are blurred and the fate of humanity is at stake, will he have enough resolve to strike down the brother he once swore to protect?

I never thought I had meaning to my life, but I guess I have a talent too.

「Get ready. The duel will begin soon.」