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Mercenary Emperor : I can upgrade others, classes

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Aaron White, once known as the legendary Special Ops captain “Final Shadow,” dies on a mission that was doomed from the start. Betrayed by leaked intelligence and surrounded by enemies, he sacrifices himself to complete the operation—choosing death over failure. But death isn’t the end. He awakens in a harsh medieval world inside the body of a starving orphan, on the very day of his awakening . In this world, everyone gains a class at eighteen—a power that defines their fate. Aaron awakens something far beyond fate. An SSS-class: Abyssal Phantom. Alongside it comes a mysterious system that rewards him for completing missions and building strength. But Aaron has no intention of trusting others again. Betrayal taught him one truth—loyalty is fragile. So this time, he will build it differently. Through contracts. Through control. Through those who have nothing left to lose. Starting from the slums, armed with nothing but experience, calculation, and shadow itself, Aaron begins carving his path forward. In a world ruled by power, he will not follow. He will command.
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Beauty and the Thief [BL]

Tao Hua's life is fucking miserable, and that misery somehow earns him the title of "Village Disgrace." In order to cope with the awful treatment, he often retreats into words untold, dictated by the flip of a page. These worlds leave him with the dream of escaping this piece of shit town. To his utter dismay, his wish comes true, but not in the way all those fairytales promised. His saviour is a man he becomes enthralled with and whom he names “Lord No-Name.” This male lead is a touchy man with many faces. And for lack of a better word, Tao Hua can’t decide if he’s either the story’s love interest or villain. But the two share a common sentiment. This prince, alike Tao Hua, is also fucking miserable. But arguably worse! And instead of coping like a normal fucking person, he does the opposite. He doesn't escape. He doesn't cope. He just tries to fight against the already fated truth of his demise. 0/10, worst prince ever written. Misery aside, this fateful encounter will force Tao Hua to make a choice, leaving him with only one question: "What was one mean-spirited beast to a town of people who despise a beauty's entire existence?" ──── ୨୧ ──── Beauty and the Thief is a slow-burn, stop to smell the roses, type of novel. That being said, the roses are beautiful, and upon closer observation they’re less floral than once thought. It follows the POV of Tao Hua, as he tries to navigate his new life in a place that actually values him, and the prince of this story’s mood swings. ──── ୨୧ ──── !!!!Disclaimer!!!! EXTREMELY SLOW PACED! This story borrows the premise of Beauty and the Beast, by Jeanne-Marie Le Prince de Beaumont, relying heavily on the trope while also twisting it to smithereens. The beast element is exchanged for a power dynamic, and the curse differs from the original story. The narration borders on sarcastic and self-aware, while also targeting deeper topics. It often breaks the fourth wall as a stylistic choice. A lot of the work will be edited over time, but the bones will remain the same.
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