MTL - Black Bellied Belle: Demon Lord, Bite the Bait Please - Chapter 238 : laughing in the knife

To rise from defeat; to revive amidst the dissipation.

As the vast oceans turn to dust and the thunder and lightning fade away,

That strand of spiritual mist once again approaches our great world.

With the shackles that bound our world now severed—

A whole new world of mystery and wonder awaits,

As we turn the corner…

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The Sacred Ruins is a story set in a post-apocalyptic world. A world that has recovered to a state that is roughly equal to our own world in terms of technology and culture, although its ancient history remains largely unknown. The story begins during the post-graduation trip of our protagonist, where he discovers some ancient ruins and witnesses “the great change”, an upheaval that changed everything. The changing earth not only brought about new, unexplored landscape but also sparked the evolution of all organisms. Plants and animals started gaining sentience and some humans obtained unimaginable powers. The legends, myths, and tales of old seemed to have suddenly come to life as the earth entered a new era where beasts and men formed factions, explored new lands and ultimately struggled for supremacy.

We follow the MC as he grows from being an eccentric young man into a badass expert warrior while meeting other funny characters and forming brotherly bonds. We watch as he falls into just as much hilarious situations as he does perilous ones, all the while wondering and slowly discovering the mysteries of this world. Just why was the world destroyed in the first place? Who or what had triggered this earth-shattering “change”? What profundities lie behind the process of evolution?

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A war veteran and an anime fan as well, he got into anime by watching it with his grandson after his retirement, his grandson loved pokemon and so did he also came to like this world of pokemon where people didn't kill each other and people used to have fun with there pokemon, after watching Pokemon with his grandson and playing with him all day he got back his childhood which he could never experience due to the cruel war, and as of now our MC has turned 82 years old he was very satisfied with his life with no regrets and waiting for death to take him away but will death be is end or will it start a new beginning, a new legend.

After crossing into the story, he finds himself owning billions in assets, starting off with a stunningly alluring wife and seven exceptionally beautiful daughters.However, Xu Hao is in a panic.His identity is that of the villainous antagonist in the book, doomed to be killed by the rebellious protagonist, who will seize his wife and daughters.Fortunately, there are still two and a half years before the plot begins, giving Xu Hao time to plan ahead.Wait—he’s also activated the Emotion Harvesting System?School belles, CEOs, police beauties, mature women, lolis, queens, sisters…When the plot finally unfolds—The protagonist, a war god, returns to find his mother and sister already embracing Xu Hao.The divine doctor protagonist descends from the mountains, only to see his fiancée heavily pregnant.The reborn protagonist meets his first love and childhood sweetheart, each holding a baby in their arms.…This novel and its characters are purely fictional. Any resemblance to actual people or events is purely coincidental. Do not imitate.

Akira Kitagawa, a quiet and unremarkable second-year high school student, has come to accept his lonely, mundane life after losing his parents in a tragic accident. No friends, no excitement—just peaceful monotony.Until one day… a girl literally falls from the sky.Sera Rymer, a fiery and seductive mage from a world of magic, crashes into his life—naked, powerful, and completely confused. Bound by an ancient pact of Master and Slave, she must now live under Akira's roof, turning his boring world into a whirlwind of magical chaos, awkward steam-filled encounters, and otherworldly drama.From laundry mishaps involving spells to battling demonic pursuers from Sera's realm, Akira's once dull life is now anything but ordinary. But as their bond deepens, secrets unravel—and the “God” behind it all might have very different plans.Can a lonely boy and a wild mage girl find meaning—and maybe even love—in the absurdity of it all?Tagline:When magic crashes into your mundane life, expect steam, spells, and soul-binding surprises.Tags:Romantic Comedy, Fantasy, High School, Ecchi, Magic, Isekai Girl, Master-Servant Pact, Slice of Chaos, Slow Burn Romance, Fanservice, Opposites Attract, Everyday Magic, Harem (Optional), Steamy Situations, Lighthearted Drama, Tsundere Heroine