Chapters
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Chapter 2... Perfect Parent (1) Was there any reason for an alternate event to intrude upon a dream meant for reliving a life's regrets? A sense of dissonance washed over him. It was only natural, considering Jungwoo's original aptitude wasn't some strange ability like this. I was a decent Lancer. A D-Rank aptitude: Decent Lancer. It was an aptitude that provided an edge in any action involving a spear, and through training, he had developed it into the C-Rank Experienced Lancer. Yet now, it said…-
1.9 M • Ongoing
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Chapter 1... Failed Parenting The implications of an 18-year-old orphan having a child are pretty self-evident: a life that was already dirt-poor is about to get a whole lot harder. There were really only two options. Abandon the baby at an orphanage to relive the exact same childhood he suffered through, or take the plunge and try his best to be a parent without worrying about the fallout. The mother chose the former. But Jungwoo, the father, chose the latter. Having grown up as an orphan himself, he…
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1.9 M • Ongoing
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Chapter 05 ... If You Can’t Avoid It, Enjoy It Sergeant Cha was mid-explanation about the different types of fuel stored in the depot when a voice cut in. "How’s it going—" "...Oh, Supply Officer! Salute! I didn't even hear you come in, sir." "What are you so startled for? It’s not like I’m gonna eat you alive." "Hahaha, no, it's not that..." "How is this guy doing?" I must have been paying too much attention to Sergeant Cha's explanation, because I hadn't noticed the Supply Officer enter…-
1.4 M • Ongoing
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Chapter 04 ... If You Can’t Avoid It, Enjoy It The Supply Officer's dose of absolute discipline didn't stop there. "Hey! Do I really have to deal with garbage like this at my rank?! Huh?!" "...No, sir. We're sorry..." "I heard a new recruit joined yesterday, so I came out to check on him! And what do I find? You bastards have the nerve to attempt hazing first thing in the morning?! Is this the damn eighties?!" The officers who had gathered quickly assessed the situation and scattered before the…
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1.4 M • Ongoing
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Chapter 03 ... If You Can’t Avoid It, Enjoy It "Everyone, get up!" "G-Get up—!" As soon as I wrapped up the mandatory self-introduction and talent show ordered by the squad leader, I could feel Cheon Gyeong-tae glaring at me as if he wanted to slit my throat. His eyes said it all: Just wait until later, you're dead. Sure enough. "...Phew, today is really my day. Let's talk after roll call, you bastards. Got it?" Spitting out threats to the rest of the guys, his tone was clearly meant for my…
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1.4 M • Ongoing
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Chapter 02 ... If You Can’t Avoid It, Enjoy It Shortly after arriving at my assigned unit and completing my check-in, I was scheduled for an interview with the battalion commander, Lieutenant Colonel Kim. When I walked into his office, he greeted me with a warm, friendly face. "Salute—!" "Oh, right. Welcome. Take a seat over there." I’m no expert in physiognomy, but... even at a glance, the battalion commander radiated the vibe of someone with a serious temper. I sat down on the chair across…
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1.4 M • Ongoing
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Chapter 01 ... If You Can’t Avoid It, Enjoy It It all started right after I returned to Korea, fresh off finishing my studies in the States. Back then, if I wanted to party, I went out and partied. If I wanted to travel, I packed my bags. If I had a craving for a specific food—no matter what it was—I went straight out and got it. Truly, those were days when I lacked absolutely nothing. That sweet life didn't last long, though. "Dad, you wanted to see me—" It was early one morning when my…
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1.4 M • Ongoing
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Prologue The National Assembly hearing room was a chaotic mess. South Korea's top corporate chairmen and vice-chairmen were all packed into the same room, while the politicians were having a field day, yelling at the top of their lungs like fish back in water. "Why do these incidents keep happening?!" "This is exactly why big conglomerates get trash-talked!" "Say something! Did you all get together and match your stories before walking in here, or what?!" People around me clearly hated being there.…
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1.4 M • Ongoing
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Chapter 05 ... For someone as notoriously cautious as Basure to press the matter this strongly, there had to be more to it than just a birthday. Judite mentally checked his schedule for a moment. It was a Wednesday, which meant he had no other plans outside of his usual lesson with Basure. “Wouldn't it be uncomfortable for your family to have me crash a private party?” “Uncomfortable? Not in the slightest. We would be deeply honored if you could join us, Your Highness.” After a moment's…
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Chapteer 04 ... “‘The first banquet will be hosted by His Highness Reginald, the second by His Highness Hiore, the third by His Highness Asil, and the fourth by His Highness Judite. If anyone has any objections, please speak now.’ Hiore looked clearly dissatisfied, likely feeling he had drawn an awkward date, but he didn't dare raise an objection to the Emperor, who was making a rare public appearance. As a prolonged silence fell over the princes, the attendant turned around to seek the Emperor's…
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Chapter 03 ... “‘A diplomatic delegation from that country will be staying here for four days.’ ‘Each prince will be assigned one day to host a banquet for them. You need to make yours a success.’ ‘May I ask what the criteria for success is?’ ‘Hmm. How many princes are left now? Four?’ There were originally six royal children in the Imperial Family. However, with the First Prince and the Fourth Princess deceased, only four princes remained: the Second Prince, Reginald; the Third…
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Chapter 02 ... “Haa……” Judite let out a low sigh as he sat up. Looking around, he noticed the furniture glowing golden in the morning light—dawn was breaking. The woman in his dream was his mother. A commoner who was just a maid, not even a noblewoman’s handmaiden. A tragic figure whose only crime was being beautiful enough to catch the Emperor’s eye. He wasn't sure if she had even wanted a child, but she had cherished young Judite deeply. It was no easy task for a woman with no backing…
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Chapter 01 ... Prologue It was a bleak night. The moon and stars had completely hidden themselves, leaving the imperial palace wrapped in far deeper shadows than usual. A long shadow stretched out before the residence of the 5th Prince. ‘No guards… missing entirely.’ Khalid clicked his tongue inwardly. Sure, his influence had dwindled, but he was still an Imperial Prince. Being this defenseless, it was a total miracle he’d survived this long. Khalid reached into his coat, pulled out a sleeping…
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