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Stuck in a Glitch Novel as an Extra
Chapter 73<br> <br> “I got thrown into this godforsaken world?!”<br> <br> The infamous web novel Chronicles of the Seven-Colored World ran for over 800 chapters, gaining notoriety for being an absolute mess— with absurd plot twists, overpowered monsters, and yandere heroines who kill the protagonist on a whim.<br> <br> And now… I’ve reincarnated into that very world.<br> <br> As who?<br> Some nobody named Rudian.<br> A literal background character with zero plot relevance.<br> <br> But then I stumbled across two game-changing companions:<br> <br> A weird, googly-eyed monster named Adi,<br> <br> And a cursed sword known as Diablo.<br> <br> If this world wants to be crazy?<br> Fine. I’ll go full crazy with it.<br> <br> It’s time for the ultimate chaotic run, and this time, the so-called “extra” is flipping the whole story on its head.<br> <br> <b>Original Novel:</b> <br> <a href="https://page.kakao.com/content/56590255" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">KakaoPage</a>, <br> <a href="https://series.naver.com/novel/detail.series?productNo=8074395" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Naver Series</a> <br> <br> <b>Original Webtoon:</b> <br> <a href="https://page.kakao.com/content/66473526" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">KakaoPage</a>, <a href="https://webtoon.kakao.com/content/%EB%AF%B8%EC%B9%9C-%EC%84%B8%EA%B3%84%EC%9D%98-%EC%97%91%EC%8A%A4%ED%8A%B8%EB%9D%BC/4457" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Daum</a><br> <br> <b>Official Translations:</b> <br> <a href="https://jp.piccoma.com/web/product/195190" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Japanese</a>
Bad Business
Chapter 38Jay, a legendary hitman in the American underworld, is hired by Union—North America’s largest killer company—to destroy the killer company established by his friend Johnny with his own hands. The condition for accepting the contract was that Johnny’s life would be spared, but both Johnny and Jay are killed due to Union’s betrayal. However, through mysterious power, Jay is resurrected in the body of an ordinary Korean young man and meets Johnny, who has been resurrected in the body of a young woman. The two decide to join forces again and establish a powerful “company” to take revenge on Union, which killed them.<br> <br> <b>Original Webtoon:</b> <br> <a href="https://page.kakao.com/content/68344925" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">KakaoPage</a>, <a href="https://webtoon.kakao.com/content/%EB%B0%B0%EB%93%9C-%EB%B9%84%EC%A6%88%EB%8B%88%EC%8A%A4/4734" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Daum</a><br> <br> <b>Official Translations:</b> <br> <a href="https://jp.piccoma.com/web/product/200534" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Japanese</a>
Dawning Light
Chapter 33In the not-too-distant future, with a very low probability, Alphas with special abilities, known as ‘Manifesters,’ begin to be born into the world. Diego was one of these Manifesters, but strangely, whenever he used his abilities, he suffered from unknown seizures as a side effect. One day, he is introduced to someone who can create a stabiliser for him by a colleague. That's how Diego meets Shane, and gradually, the promises he had made with someone in his mind begin to resurface...<br> <br> <a href="https://www.lezhin.com/ko/comic/dawning_light" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Original Webtoon</a>
The Saint Levels Up Through Necromancy
Chapter 35Scorned as a “creepy necromancer,” and without even receiving divine protection (a guardian star), Chinen Ryoga reached the highest rank, “9 Stars,” in solitude. Fearing his strength, he was framed by transcendent beings and gods and lost his life, but guided by a sacred relic, he miraculously returns. His purpose in this life is simple: to take revenge on the arrogant gods who killed him as a necromancer bearing a “guardian star.” Combining knowledge from his past life with divine protection, this unique being begins to level up at an overwhelming speed! *This story is a work of fiction. It has no relation to any real people, organizations, or events.
Hellogin
Chapter 8Last Eden wasn't just a game to Han Ah-ram; it was his only childhood sanctuary. Beside his was Eve, an NPC who mirrored his very existence. Together, they climbed to the absolute pinnacle as Rank 1. But when the game's service came to a permanent end, Ah-ram lost his entire world.
Assa Jjintta Necromancer
Chapter 30On the planet Tebé, Baek Eunha was hailed as the Lord of Death and the Living Apocalypse, the strongest necromancer of all. <br> <br> After obtaining Serezia’s help, she finally manages to return to Earth —but as a side effect, she loses all his abilities, ends up in the frail body of a young girl, and even develops severe social anxiety. One day, she comes across Song Ha‑yeon, a newbie necromancer who does livestreams online. In exchange for giving her advice, he receives magic stones filled with “fraudulent” energy and discovers that, by gathering this kind of energy from elsewhere, she can still use necromancy. <br> <br> Before long, she gets tangled up with Helena, an S‑rank hunter and necromancer, and learns the truth: her power is not gone, only sealed by some unknown force. When a status window suddenly appears before her, she realizes that if he levels up as a hunter, she can reclaim her power. So she decides to become a hunter. <br> <br> “The lord of the underworld who even conquered death has finally returned to Earth— but thanks to a botched dimensional transfer, she’s now a total shut‑in loser.”<br> <br> _Source: KakaoPage, translated_<br> ___<br> <br> <b>Original Novel:</b> <br> <a href="https://novelpia.com/novel/41283" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Novelpia</a>, <a href="https://page.kakao.com/content/63949783" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">KakaoPage</a>, <a href="https://ridibooks.com/books/6038017721" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Ridibooks</a>, <a href="https://www.mrblue.com/novel/E000131084" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">MrBlue</a>, <a href="https://onestory.co.kr/detail/H045483605" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Onestory</a>, <a href="https://toonnbook.nate.com/detail/H045483605" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Nate</a>, <a href="https://ebook-product.kyobobook.co.kr/dig/epd/ebook/E000008527697" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">KyoboBook</a><br> <br> <b>Original Webtoon</b> <br> <a href="https://page.kakao.com/content/69294229" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">KakaoPage</a>, <a href="https://webtoon.kakao.com/content/%EC%95%84%EC%8B%B8-%EC%B0%90%EB%94%B0-%EB%84%A4%ED%81%AC%EB%A1%9C%EB%A7%A8%EC%84%9C/4870" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Daum</a>
Dandadan
Chapter 245: The Man All Hopes Are OnAfter being aggressively rejected, Momo Ayase finds herself sulking when she stumbles across a boy being bullied. Saved by her rash kindness, the occult-obsessed boy attempts to speak to her about supernatural interests he believes they share. Rejecting his claims, Ayase proclaimed that she is instead a believer in ghosts, starting an argument between the two over which is real.<br> <br> In a bet to determine who's correct, the two decide to separately visit locations associated with both the occult and the supernatural—Ayase visiting the former and the boy visiting the latter. When the two reach their respective places, it turns out that neither of them was wrong and that both the occult and ghosts do exist.<br> <br> This marks the beginning of Ayase and the boy's adventure, who shares a name with Ayase's favorite idol—Ken Takakura, as they attempt to fix the surreal supernatural and sci-fi elements around them to return to a normal life.<br> ___<br> <b>Official English Volumes:</b> <a href="https://www.viz.com/shonenjump/chapters/dandadan" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">VIZ</a>
Insagang
Chapter 70Skill is a very important factor in a person’s life, and there’s him who has a strong body and a violent nature. Woo-Hyuk lived suppressing it. One day, Woo-Hyuk accidentally ends up in “Club Peach” and catches the eyes of Yun-Bin, who manages it. Yun-Bin already knows what Woo-Hyuk is capable of, so she asks him to serve her, but little does the charmed Woo-Hyuk knows that he has already stepped into a world prone to illegals. So, what will await him? Honor or Demise? ~Surya Scans<br> <br> <b>Original Webtoon:</b> <br> <a href="https://comic.naver.com/webtoon/list?titleId=799156" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Naver Webtoon</a>, <a href="https://series.naver.com/comic/detail.series?productNo=8739303" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Naver Series</a><br> <br> <b>Official Translations:</b> <br> <a href="https://www.dongmanmanhua.cn/BOY/renbenqiang/list?title_no=2264" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">S.Chinese</a>, <a href="https://www.webtoons.com/th/action/i-am-unbeatable/list?title_no=6284" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Thai</a>, <a href="https://manga.line.me/product/periodic?id=Z0003283" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Japanese</a>, <a href="https://www.webtoons.com/id/action/i-am-unbeatable/list?title_no=6355" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Indonesian</a>
The Reincarnated King of Fists
Chapter 148In a world where humans enslave non-human species, the powerful wizard Leppenhardt creates an empire to safeguard these beings. However, his reign ends when he's defeated by the brutally strong Tesron, the "King of Fists." But death isn’t the end, because Leppenhardt awakens in Tesron's young body! Now armed with incredible strength and a new identity, he sets off to free the non-human races again. Can the new King of Fists reshape the world for all?<br> <br> <b>Original Webtoon:</b> <br> <a href="https://webtoon.kakao.com/content/%EA%B6%8C%EC%99%95%EC%A0%84%EC%83%9D/4013" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Daum</a>, <a href="https://page.kakao.com/content/63857471" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">KakaoPage</a><br> <br> <b>Official Translations:</b> <br> <a href="https://tapas.io/series/the-reincarnated-king-of-fists/info" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">English</a>, <a href="https://jp.piccoma.com/web/product/163275" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Japanese</a>, <a href="https://manga.bilibili.com/detail/mc38932" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">S.Chinese</a>
Different World Slow Life Begun At The Smith
Chapter 32.1One night, Eizo, a hapless corporate slave, saves a cat and gets hit by a truck. The cat which seems to be related to a parallel world, in return for his help, grants Eizo a skill of his wish and reincarnates him to another world. Eizo, who has craftsmanship as a hobby and wishes to use this skill for a living, chooses to be reincarnated as a blacksmith. And so he starts his life in another world as a blacksmith just as he wishes. However, Eizo's creations are at another different level that will shake this new world.
The World's Best Martial Arts Instructor
Chapter 99The Demonic Cult Leader, Seok Woncho, was a monster who even surpassed the Blood Cult Leader. Do you know who killed him? “Ha Mu-baek.” “But why are you bringing that up…?” “Because he’s coming to our Mengryong Academy as an instructor.” …Damn it. We’re screwed! Ha Mu-baek, the greatest martial artist who crushed both the Demonic Cult and the Blood Cult, is now assigned as an instructor at a martial arts training academy due to a political power struggle. Determined to live quietly while keeping his identity hidden, he soon finds himself solving the problems of cadets with heart-wrenching backstories, disciplining the trashy human scum at the academy, and inexplicably becoming busier by the day… Welcome! It’s your first time meeting a genius lunatic instructor, isn’t it?!<br> <br> <a href="https://page.kakao.com/content/60346254" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Original Novel</a><br> <br> <b>Original Webtoon:</b> <br> <a href="https://page.kakao.com/content/65653266" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">KakaoPage</a>, <a href="https://webtoon.kakao.com/content/%EC%B2%9C%ED%95%98%EC%A0%9C%EC%9D%BC-%EB%AC%B4%EA%B3%B5%EA%B5%90%EA%B4%80/4352" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Daum</a><br> <br> <b>Official Translations:</b> <br> <a href="https://jp.piccoma.com/web/product/177809" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Japanese</a>, <a href="https://www.webtoons.com/zh-hant/martial-arts/the-worlds-greatest-martial-instructor/list?title_no=8964" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">T.Chinese</a>, <a href="https://ac.qq.com/Comic/comicInfo/id/657532" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">S.Chinese</a>
Is It Bad That the Main Character’s a Roleplayer?
Chapter 28I’m a roleplayer. A gamer who creates characters according to their classes and happily acts as them. “Don’t… Touch me……” “Talk more and see if you can handle my wrath……” My current character was a Demon Knight who kept a Demon sealed in his right arm! One day while I was just acting as my character and enjoying the game as usual…… “Log out.” [This command cannot be carried out.] “……? Log out.” [This command cannot be carried out.] “……???” And as if not being able to log out wasn’t enough… “You disgusting Demon! So you finally took over Sir Demon Knight’s body!” “My eyes cannot be deceived! Sir Demon Knight isn’t that kind!” Because of my damn companions I couldn’t even stop role playing! Can this role playing gamer faithful to their setting ever return to reality?
Baek Xx
Chapter 191Federal Informant ‘Baek Yisu’ and a criminal gang’s boss, ‘Baek Dogyeong’ are twin brothers. With the same faces the two twin brothers have lived different lives until now. Yisu, who’s been betrayed by the gang, throws away his identity to become his brother. This federal agent is soon to become the gang’s boss…!
Absolute Domination at Level 0 Using My Analysis Skill
Chapter 55Suddenly appearing on Earth and plunging humanity into an unprecedented crisis, the “Calamity Beasts” changed everything. Itsuki Tenma, who lost his parents to these monsters, is chosen as an “Awakener”—a human granted special abilities. The job he awakens to is a “Rare Job” that defies all common sense! Despite being stuck at [Level 0], his ability is a cheat-tier power that allows him to analyze enemy skills and strengthen his own stats without limit. Driven by revenge, Tenma aims for the title of “Humanity’s Strongest” in this high-octane supernatural battle series. The curtain rises now!
Former S-rank Adventurers Slow Life
Chapter 47Luke Othyde, the kingdom’s strongest S-rank adventurer, was executed by his own comrades for being too strong. A few months later, a man in a black helmet appears in a remote village, possessing powers greater than Luke’s. His name is Lugo. Due to his extraordinary powers, those around him view him with suspicion, but despite that, the strongest man wrapped in mystery enjoys the best slow life!
Swordmanship Veteran's Game Stream
Chapter 33“What's the point of being a Sword God in a past life?”<br> <br> I don't know why, but I remembered my past life when I was a child. Could that be the reason I really enjoyed the virtual reality games I happened to play? However, a congenital issue eventually prevented me from accessing virtual reality, and it took seven years for a solution to finally appear.<br> <br> “The capsule costs one hundred million won.”<br> <br> That's expensive.<br> <br> “Actually, have you heard of LEOS?”<br> <br> League of Streaming? A streamer tournament? Why bring that up?<br> <br> “The grand prize there is this very capsule. What do you think? Do you want to give it a shot?”<br> <br> <b>Original Webtoon:</b> <br> <a href="https://page.kakao.com/content/69300599" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">KakaoPage</a>, <a href="https://webtoon.kakao.com/content/%EA%B2%80%EC%88%A0-%EA%B3%A0%EC%9D%B8%EB%AC%BC%EC%9D%98-%EA%B2%8C%EC%9E%84%EB%B0%A9%EC%86%A1/4867" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Daum</a>
Cartel
Chapter 28: A Dangerous ProposalWon Do-Yun, a boy left alone in the most run-down neighborhood. Though he had talent, the world dragged him down. In a world controlled by a massive cartel, he realizes that the higher he climbs, the deeper he sinks. Won Do-Yun ultimately makes a choice: the abyss over the summit. And he stands at the very center of the cartel, determined to bring the massive organization crashing down.(Source: Naver, translated)
Heart Packer
Chapter 35Under the dazzling lights of the host bar 'Kirin', lives Yoon Wooseung, one of its star hosts. One day, by chance, he comes face-to-face with the bar's owner, Taejeong. Wooseung's strange and peculiar demeanor piques Taejeong's curiosity, who, using money as bait, begins to toy with him. "This isn't bad. I think I'll have to 'subscribe' to you." However, as their relationship progresses, unexpected feelings begin to emerge between them. Gradually, their fractured pasts and most intimate secrets begin to be revealed.<br> <br> <b>Original Novel:</b> <br> Chapters: <a href="https://ridibooks.com/books/120067130" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">RIDI</a> <br> Volumes: <a href="https://ridibooks.com/books/120075649" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">RIDI</a>, <a href="https://www.bookcube.com/detail.asp?series_num=925041724" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Bookcube</a><br> <br> <a href="https://ridibooks.com/books/840073178" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Original Webtoon</a>
You Didn't Tell Me the Start of My Transmigration Was a Gate
Chapter 21Han Seo-ha is a warrior who fought to the end against the evil empress who ruled the world. She died in a final battle, but woke up in the past, the day she entered a portal called “Gate Dragon”. This portal was actually a virtual reality game that took people to a fantasy world full of monsters and dangers. She decided to use her knowledge of the future to survive and change the fate of the world but, she will have to face many obstacles and enemies who tried to stop her, Seo-ha will also find several allies and friends who helped her on her journey.<br> <br> <b>Original Webtoon:</b> <br> <a href="https://page.kakao.com/content/62968376" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">KakaoPage</a>, <a href="https://webtoon.kakao.com/content/%ED%9A%8C%EA%B7%80-%EC%8B%9C%EC%9E%91%EC%9D%B4-%EA%B2%8C%EC%9D%B4%ED%8A%B8%EB%9D%BC%EA%B3%A4-%EC%95%88-%ED%96%88%EC%9E%96%EC%95%84%EC%9A%94/3795" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Daum</a>
Synaptic Error
Chapter 13In Regolith City, a lunar metropolis where full-body cyberization has become commonplace, detective Sid Blake accepts a job that leads him to infiltrate a private presentation held by Kaintech.<br> <br> There, he witnesses Kaintech’s new android, Primer, massacre everyone in attendance.<br> <br> Only two people survive: Sid and Lin.<br> <br> While evading Kaintech’s attempts to cover up the incident, the two set out to uncover the purpose of the mysterious android Primer and the truth behind the massacre.
The Time-Reversing Hero
Chapter 29In a world where half of humanity's territory has been taken by demons, Balt, who bears the crest of the hero, is the hope of humanity. Just before his 17th birthday and his heroic powers awaken, Balt learns a certain truth…
The Supreme Demonic Sword
Chapter 50ama Geon, who achieved the unification of the Heaven-Piercing Demonic Cult for the first time in three hundred years, had only one wish: To live an ordinary life with his family. After returning to his hometown, he learned butchery and started...
Truth Mask
Chapter 154无免同学偶然获得了一副戴上后无论做什么都会被人绝对认同的面具。然而即便如此他也没能鼓起勇气向暗恋的女生告白。直到发生那个将他的生活完全颠覆的事件 Inevitably, the classmates accidentally obtained a mask that would be absolutely recognized by anyone no matter what they do. But even so he failed to courageously confess to the crush girl. Until the event that completely subverts his life
The Death-Returning Demon King-Class Player: Lost Man
Chapter 91What if you had the chance to turn back time and save the world? In a world overrun by dungeons and monsters, a skillless player gains the power to return after death. Using this ability, he faces brutal challenges, learns from his mistakes, and fights to become the strongest. Can he change his fate and stop the dungeon threat before it's too late?