The CEO’s Villainess Childhood Friend (Web Novel) - Chapter 141: Strong Kiss (2)

Themes: Black Market Trading, Global Crime Networks, Boundaries of Human Nature and Morality, The Struggle Between Truth and SurvivalStory Background:In a modern metropolis, the surface level of prosperity conceals the darkness and corruption lurking beneath. Ethan, a highly skilled detective, spends his life navigating the shadowy corners of the city, uncovering the hidden secrets buried beneath the mundane facade of everyday life. When he is drawn into what initially seems like a simple suicide case, he becomes entangled in a conspiracy involving the global black market, power struggles, and transnational crime.Main Characters:Ethan (Protagonist): A seasoned, calm, and intuitive detective who excels at finding the truth in complex cases. On the surface, he is a quiet, solitary man who prefers to avoid social interaction, but deep down, he is haunted by unresolved cases from his past. Faced with dark forces, he is both determined and full of doubt.Lila (Female Protagonist/Key Ally): Ethan's investigative partner, an intelligent and resourceful intelligence officer with a mysterious background. Her past is also shrouded in secrecy, and she seems to have an undisclosed connection to the “Black Angels” organization. She provides crucial assistance in Ethan's investigation, but her motives remain unclear, casting suspicion on her true intentions.Victor Saville (Antagonist/Main Adversary): A charismatic yet dangerous businessman, who appears to be a successful entrepreneur but is, in fact, one of the central figures of the global crime syndicate “The Black Angels.” Cold-hearted, clever, and ruthless, he controls a global black market network, overseeing arms trafficking, human trafficking, and drug smuggling. He is not only a key figure in Langley's death but also the biggest obstacle in Ethan's investigation.The Mysterious Woman (Key Character): An elusive woman who repeatedly appears during Ethan's investigation, warning him not to delve deeper into Saville and the “Black Angels” organization. Her identity is unclear, but it is evident that she holds vital secrets about Saville and his network. Her appearances leave Ethan bewildered—whether she is an enemy or his only ally remains uncertain.

Limited Discount!Privilege comes with a 99% off discount for the month of August!----[Ding!][You have killed Elder Fuk Yu!][You have obtained 108 Quadrillion Evolution Essence!][Ding!][Would you like to Assimilate the Stats or roll for a Racial Trait of Elder Fuk Yu?]“Roll for a Racial Trait.”[Ding!][You have acquired the Infinite Fuk Yu Mantra!]...This is the story of Azmodeus—the only Trial Disciple of the Yang Sect—a boy who was born with everything and absolutely anything that could possibly impede his journey down the limitless road of cultivation.Weakest cultivation talent, weakest spiritual roots, weakest physique...However, it looked reality decided he hadn't suffered enough...On one day no different than the rest for the fourteen-year-old boy, as he was sweeping the courtyard's of the Yang Sect, misfortune struck once again, resulting in a Young Master killing him while in a drunken state...This was where his story ended, and also, where it began anew, and along with it, a system that guaranteed a new story for the boy—a story that would never end![Ding!][You have killed a Supreme Elder of the Godless Sect!][You have obtained 500 Trillion Evolution Essence!][Ding][You have leveled up!][You have leveled up!][You have leveled up!][Ding!][Would you like to Assimilate the Stats or roll for a Trait of the being you just killed?]“Roll for a Trait.”[Ding!][You have acquired the Galactic Quantum Flux Racial Trait!][Your overall combat power has improved by leaps and bounds!][Ding!][Are you ready to pay the price to ascend your plane of existence?]“I am.”...Join Azmodeus on his journey toward a limit that doesn't exist, as he figures out just how far he can Evolve through the killing and Assimilating of other existences!“You say I can sit in a cave and cultivate while having my clones do the killing...?”“There are other System Users!? And I can Assimilate their Systems into my own!?”“This will make too OP...”...MASS RELEASE OF 5 CHAPTERS EVERY SATURDAY!!The book may have similarities to Top Tier Providence, but I have not copied anything, and made my own versions of the concepts centered around the book. - Astral_PandemoniumExtremely Fast-Paced System Novel with a bunch of realms and new worlds/areas!! Don't tell me I didn't warn you beforehand!!There will also be comedic and slice of life aspects, even dark at times, so be aware of that before going in...Azmodeus chills in a cave and cultivates while clones divide and conquer.He will become progressively more and more evil, so beware...MC is a Murderhobo and certified Loot Goblin, so keep that in mind as well.This novel is benefit-driven, and things happen for the sole reason of obtaining benefits, so keep that in mind before moving forward...No NTR, No Yuri, No Incest, No weak MC's, lot's of grinding those levels!!No Harem! There will be women who seem like they're part of MC's harem, but it's not what you think! Let the plot cook!

Humanity, on the verge of reaching the singularity through AI advancement, fell before it could grasp it.In a cyberpunk world where Seoul—and even all of Korea—no longer exists, a story unfolds of someone living leisurely amidst the chaos.

A certain girl aspiring to be an adventurer was invited to join the Hero’s Party by chance and became their apprentice. However, she was not actually treated as a real apprentice, and was subjected to physical violence and verbal ab*se every day.In the end, she was told that she had no talent and was about to be expelled from the party.However, the hero promised the girl that if she could stay in the Demon Forest for a week, her expulsion would be revoked. Unaware of the fact that she had been tricked, the girl was abandoned in the forest without even a weapon to defend herself.But the Hero’s Party had no idea that the girl had been observing every battle they had faced. Nobody knew of the girl’s talent.A talent, for which even the word “genius” would be too modest to describe, would allow her to reach the realm of excellence.The girl who was able to escape the forest soon registered herself as an adventurer, and in no time, she overtook the fierce fighters one after another.This was a tale of the rapid growth of a girl with the strongest physical prowess.A talented monster doesn’t need to be taught – someone once stated.