Only I Am A Reader - Chapter 488 Dreadful Green, Ironic Trust

Lorelai is an unwanted princess; a puppet in the hands of the royal family.Born weak and raised loyal only to her kingdom, she has no real power and is constantly abused by both her stepmother and her son.Her value lies in one thing only––marriage. Thus, she is to marry Duke Kalder, an old but powerful and influential man whose previous wives have all gone missing under mysterious circumstances.That is until she meets him.Tall, dark, strong, mysterious, irresistible, seductive.The King of Lycans. The King of Beasts. The Gypsy King.One who was once a slave now controls the biggest and strongest, most feared kingdom of the continent. And for some reason, he has his eyes set only on Lorelai.Important note: this is a historical fantasy novel and in its context, the word “Gypsy” is only used as a name of a nomad tribe and is not used as a slur.

Zaiyila thought she had suffered enough—betrayed by her own mother and sold into marriage with a wealthy, aging man. But on the night of her pre-wedding ceremony, everything takes a dark and unexpected turn. A swarm of deadly snakes descends upon the gathering, killing her groom-to-be and throwing the hall into chaos. Fear spreads as the people recognize the serpents as the servants of the enigmatic and terrifying Snake King, Everett.When Everett himself arrives—a striking, horned man of unmatched beauty and power—Zaiyila finds herself drawn to him in ways she cannot explain. Despite the fear he inspires in others, she feels an unshakable connection to him, one that transcends the realm of logic. The moment she defies the fearful kneeling of the crowd, she unknowingly seals her fate.Taken into Everett’s domain, Zaiyila is forced to confront not only the dangerous, supernatural world she’s been thrust into but also the awakening desires she cannot deny. As she unravels the truth about her past and her connection to the Snake King, she must decide—will she resist the pull of destiny, or will she embrace the darkness and passion that Everett offers?A tale of betrayal, power, and an irresistible bond, Bride of the Serpent King explores the fine line between fear and desire, fate and choice.---

Takahiro Nao, a 25-year-old burdened by crushing debt and driven solely by his love for his struggling family, meets a tragic end—until a mysterious Goddess of Benevolence offers him a second chance: reincarnated in another world, and his efforts there will provide for his family back on Earth. Awakening in the body of Naoki von Blackmore, a disgraced “Failed Hero,” Nao is thrust into a realm of sword and magic, monsters, and war, tasked with the impossible mission of defeating the Demon King. With newfound powers, a shadowy past, and the weight of two worlds on his shoulders, he must battle not only relentless enemies but fate itself. Blending emotional depth, thrilling action, moments of humor, and a spark of romance, this gripping isekai adventure asks: how far would you go—and what would you sacrifice—for the people you love?

This article is also known as “The Road to Fearful Marriage in the Deep Closet” and “My Husband Regrets Every Day When He Wakes Up”

Yan Ge was a straight man who had been influenced by the society for more than 20 years, until he took a job of saving the poor male partner.

Many years later, he hugged the male supporting role and thought desperately, wondering if being bent was considered a work-related injury, and whether he could apply for mental damage compensation.

World One: The President’s Crazy Pursuit (Completed)
World II: The Crazy Pursuit from Heroes (Completed)
World 3: Scumbags Chasing Robots (Completed)
World 4: Teacher, Don’t Be Like This (Completed)
World Five: The Secret of the Interstellar Prisoner (Completed)
World Six: Zhenjun is a Love Brain (Completed)
World VII: Down the Dragon Bed and the Officials Are Panicked (Completed)
World Eight: Mermaids in the Deep Sea Are Scary (Completed)
World Nine: The Taoist priest came to accept me (updating)

[Eating Guide] 1. Sand sculptures, entertainment.
2. Everything serves the plot, easy and sweet text, logic feeds the dog.
3. The main attacker and the receiver are all alone.
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