The Path of Ascension - Chapter 242

ICUWSA, the most popular web novel with the most loyal fan base that could be mistaken for an occult group.Out of all those fans, Seoyoung could proudly say he was at the top. But everything comes crashing down in one chapter.Just his normal boring day life but one chapter was enough to distort it.The death of the Protagonist. This one fact makes Seoyoung furious and he decides to abandon his boring life.“Today will be different.”As soon as Seoyoung calls his boss and quits his job, a new breath of life fills his lungs, but not for long.The world glitched, and in the next moment, he wasn't there anymore.“Where am I?”He wasn't on earth anymore; he was in the body of a no-name character in the first arc of his favourite novel.Noctis Academy.Just another extra like him, destined to live normally and maybe die after the academy.But he is determined not to live by the story but to break out of the shell of society and live a life worth living.“Just another extra. No, I don't think so.”Given a second chance at life, Seoyoung, now Kaiser Vanguard must navigate his way through this new world. Breaking the chains that bound him. While questioning the reason for this new life.“You can start the journey from the auxiliary chapter.”

Chen Yan travels between worlds, ending up becoming an honorable prince in a medieval fantasy world. Yet this world was not quite as simple as he thought. Witches with magical powers abound, and fearsome wars between churches and kingdoms rage throughout the land.

Roland, a prince regarded as hopeless by his own father and assigned to the worst fief, spends his time developing a poor and backward town into a strong and modern city, while fighting against his siblings for the throne and absolute control over the kingdom. Join Roland as he befriends and allies with witches and, through fighting and even farming, pushes back invaders coming from the realm of evil.

- Description from Novelupdates

Adam begins as an ordinary high school student whose life is shattered when his parents vanish. The police later declare their deaths a double suicide, a conclusion Adam refuses to accept.His persistent quest for a real investigation leads him into a dark conspiracy when two corrupt police officers kidnap, torture, and murder him. In his final moments, they reveal his parents were also murdered by an untouchable, powerful entity.Instead of dying permanently, Adam awakens with a new reality: he has been granted a 'System' and the supernatural ability of 'Return by Death,' forcing him to relive his final days.Confused, Adam tries to confide in his trusted teacher, only to be betrayed and killed once again. This time, he learns the staggering reason for his persecution: a $100 million bounty has been placed on his head, making everyone a potential enemy.Dying again and again is horrible. The pain changes Adam completely. The sad, normal boy he once was is gone. He becomes a cold and ruthless killer. He trusts no one. If he even suspects someone might be a threat, he will kill them without a second thought. His only goals are to survive this deadly game and get revenge for his parents.During one of his loops, while investigating, Adam crosses paths with a female classmate being tormented by bullies. He saves her in a moment of detached action and quickly forgets the incident, focused only on his own war. For the girl, however, this act of salvation ignites an intense and devoted love.This devotion becomes a tragic and recurring element in his nightmare. The girl, willing to do anything for him, repeatedly throws herself in harm's way to protect him, often dying in his place across multiple loops.Adam is now trapped not only in a fight against a vast conspiracy but also in a cycle of watching an innocent person die for him, further cementing his transformation into a hardened protagonist who has lost nearly everything, including his own humanity.

“I am not a god; I'm just a worker who leaves on time.”“I will help you as much as I can during work hours, but after I clock out… you’re on your own.”Workplace + Agriculture + Science Popularization + Deity + a little romance. Probably~ haha