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After being defeated and captured, the dragon-slaying hero Leon became a captive of the Silver Dragon Empress.

With a resolve for certain death, Leon unexpectedly turned the tables and successfully imp**gnated the empress on his verge of dying.

He thought that this would be enough to let the empress live with shame for the rest of her life and he also fulfilled his duty as a dragon slayer.

However, two years later, when Leon opened his eyes, he found a little dragon girl with a tail lying beside him…

…

Deep Sea, the mental network connecting the Five Continents, is rapidly propelling human civilization forward, but no one knows that eternal night is coming.

When the transcendence awakens, the grand buildings will collapse.

When flesh and blood are bitter and weak, how can people ascend?

The tale begins with an encounter and the receiving of a ruler carrying truth.

Gu Shen, an ordinary young man, unveils a corner of the truth about this transcendental world and becomes the largest moth among thousands being drawn to a flame.

When the bitter winter comes…

I will ascend against the tide, overturn the thrones of kings, shatter the crowns of hypocrisy, and destroy the scepters of injustice.

I will become humanity’s final Light Barrier.

I was possessed by the game (forced).

I can see ghosts.

Even the ghosts inside games.

But then…”Ah! Not there, over that way! My family heirloom is hidden there.”

The ghosts in the game keep revealing hidden pieces to me.

I’ve took the role of ‘that person’ who passed away long ago, someone who bears a striking resemblance to her.

In a reverse harem fantasy novel set against a military backdrop, the title “Four Crazy Guys Obsessing Over Me,” or simply “F4,” unfolds. The narrative centers around the protagonist’s first love and former comrade who descended into madness following their demise, now fixated on the female lead.

However, as the one who has taken on the position of ‘that person,’ I enjoy certain privileges. Could it be that my fate involves facing death? Alternatively, survival might lead to a twist in the romantic plot, with me becoming the object of obsession instead of the female lead. Personally, I’m not inclined towards being the center of such fixation. But then…

“Hey, get your act together.”

“The loser falls behind and gets left behind!”

“These fools need to snap out of it! Can’t they get their act together?”

Romance is nowhere in sight; instead, the harsh reality of the real K-military awaits me!

Before I can fully escape this predicament, I had hoped that the male leads would become obsessed with me. However, this apocalyptic world consistently shatters my expectations. To worsen matters, it appears that the male leads are gradually losing their sanity in this chaotic world.

What’s the only way to break free from this absurd exploitation? Naturally, it’s through a revolution! You corrupt imperial scoundrels!

In a mind-blowing twist, I found myself reborn into a steampunk-themed JRPG made by a Japanese game company. To my shock, I was appointed as an executive of the villainous faction. However, the protagonist’s party was way too diligent.

I possessed a character with an intelligence of 100 in a classic medieval fantasy land-grabbing game.

An intelligence score of 100. That meant my predictions were always accurate.

However, since I was physically weak and didn’t quite understand why that was the case, I thought it best to just live quietly.

But then… leaders who began to recognize my ability started to become obsessed with me.

I became a staff officer of an empire whose defeat was certain.

The only way to escape from the empire with an 8-year mandatory service was through dishonorable discharge.

But then…

“You can be glad, Lieutenant. Thanks to your accurate instinct, our military could prevent damage in advance.”

The more I struggled to be discharged, the higher my performance evaluation became.

After being reborn and living for 30 years, I realized that my life was actually a romance fantasy novel?

…Where are you looking?

Becoming a wizard’s s*ave, living as an experiment subject, then as an assassin, from a mercenary to a soldier, and finally becoming a knight.

This is the story of a man whose life spans across different genres by himself.

Due to being reincarnated into a financially struggling noble family, I had to find a way to make money.

“Just wait one more day, and the next volume will be out!”

“Next week is a hiatus? Are you out of your mind?”

“Hurry up and give me the next volume!”

“Quickly!”

Before I knew it, I was overwhelmed with deadlines instead of romance.

"When the Phone Rings" is a South Korean web novel by author Yamyeong, first published in 2022. The story has garnered attention for its intricate character development and suspenseful narrative, leading to adaptations into both webtoon and television formats.

Synopsis

The novel centers on Hong Heeju, a sign language interpreter who becomes mute due to severe depression. She enters into a three-year arranged marriage with Baek Sa-eon, the youngest presidential spokesperson from a prestigious political family. Despite their marital bond, the couple has not communicated during their time together. The plot takes a dramatic turn when Hee-joo is taken hostage, and during the ordeal, she attempts to contact her husband, only for him to dismiss the call as a prank. This incident propels Hee-joo to assume the role of her own kidnapper, initiating a series of anonymous threats toward her husband. As the story unfolds, the couple confronts hidden truths and navigates the complexities of their relationship.

Review

"When the Phone Rings" offers a compelling exploration of communication and trust within a marriage of convenience. The narrative delves into the psychological landscapes of its characters, particularly focusing on Hee-joo's journey from silence to empowerment. Her transformation is portrayed with depth, highlighting her resilience and desire for autonomy.

Baek Sa-eon is depicted as a multifaceted character, balancing his public duties with personal challenges. The evolution of his relationship with Hee-joo is central to the narrative, providing a nuanced portrayal of a couple rediscovering each other under extraordinary circumstances.

The novel's pacing effectively maintains suspense, with each chapter revealing new facets of the characters' pasts and the intricacies of their present situation. The author's prose is engaging, with dialogues that reflect the tension and gradual intimacy between the protagonists.

However, some readers might find certain plot developments predictable, and the supporting characters could benefit from more detailed backstories to enhance the overall narrative. Despite these minor critiques, "When the Phone Rings" stands out as a thought-provoking read that examines the dynamics of a complex relationship.

In conclusion, "When the Phone Rings" is a noteworthy addition to contemporary Korean literature, offering a rich narrative that intertwines elements of romance, mystery, and psychological drama. It is recommended for readers who appreciate character-driven stories that delve into the intricacies of human connections.

Hunter Cha Eui-jae, who was dispatched to seal a rift that appeared over the West Sea, was flung out as soon as he closed the rift. When he came to his senses, he was lying in a garbage dump.

Starving, he was drawn like a zombie is to blood to a hangover soup restaurant, where he realized that he had fallen into South Korea, eight years in the future.

In this era, disaster alerts notify people of rift openings in advance, ASMR videos of slimes gathered from dungeons were trending, and idle hunters livestream unboxings of A-rank longswords.

Unlike the past, where people trembled in fear of an impending apocalypse, the future was surprisingly peaceful, leaving Cha Eui-jae feeling empty. Since things had turned out this way, why not start a second chapter of life as a part-timer at the hangover soup restaurant, rather than being a hunter?

“That’s strange.”

“…”

“Have we met somewhere before?”

Cha Eui-jae’s plan to quietly spend his remaining days as the only part-time worker at the decades-old hangover soup restaurant goes awry when he encounters a mysterious, gas-masked individual…