DEVIANT - Chapter 419 - Paying a frenemy a visit

In the wake of the first wave of shadow creatures, the world was plunged into ruin, a desolate yet enchanted wasteland. Humanity, driven underground, clung to survival while desperately plotting to reclaim their shattered world.But from the abyss of darkness, something miraculous stirred—a mysterious tree, shimmering with ancient power, appeared overnight. It chose only the strongest of heart, those with unbreakable will, gifting them extraordinary abilities. With these powers, humanity rose from the depths, waging war against the shadows.Yet beneath the surface of their heroic deeds lay a hidden rot. Corruption seeped into their ranks, and arrogance clouded their judgment. As their powers grew, so did the whispers of betrayal. The true battle may not be against the creatures lurking in the shadows—but against the darkness festering within their own hearts.A question lingers: When heroes fall, who will rise to take their place?

As a sophomore in high school, Aozawa suddenly awakened telekinesis ability after time travel. After a week of training, telekinesis evolved into hypnosis --- when he falls, there will be a beautiful girl as a cushion; perspective; time pause... The superpowers that are refreshed every week disrupt his life. , and also made him understand that he would never be able to become the hero of a hot-blooded comic.

Jin a high school sophomore, died in an accident only to find himself being Reincarnated inside Fantasy-Action Game he wanted to play. But there is a catch, he was not reborn as a Hero but instead a Villain.Worse, Jin doesn't known the full story of the Game. He only memorize a certain part of it from his friend's mouth and he doesn't know his own fate. How he became a Villain? Or how he would meet his end?Will he lay low, avoiding any event and disaster, then live comfortable life? Or defy his own destiny and carve his own path to survival?In a World where choices determine everything, what would he had to do to survive?[World Quest Opened][World Quest: Prevent the Tragedy]Quest progress: 0%Reward: ???Penalty: Death

Painfully shy and conflict-averse, Yun Ruoyan is a scion to a noble house only in name, a puppet embroiled in political machinations beyond her ken. At the tender age of eighteen, poisoned and at death’s door, she finds herself thrown out into the streets. Her relatives have all been executed, betrayed by her dear husband and her cousin. With her dying breath, she curses her own weakness and swears revenge.

When Yun Ruoyan awakens once more, she is thirteen, transported five years into the past by the will of the heavens. Her death-defying experience has changed her: no longer is she the malleable creature she once was. But more questions await at every corner—what is the truth behind the birthmark that disfigures her appearance? What are the circumstances surrounding her mother’s mysterious death?

Will the phoenix rise from the ashes, or will she fall once more in thrall to fate?