The Illegitimate Flame: Bride of Ashes - Chapter 108-A Promise in the Dark

Follow Chen Ming as he accepts disciples, establishes a sect, and fights his way in a world that deems him a cannon fodder.
He goes against any common sense using his wits and novel knowhow to finish missions and arm himself against his cruel fate.

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Growing up in an orphanage and surrounded by poverty, Leo never expected anything good from life. Everyone around him had abandoned him, forcing him to survive as a thief. Yet, fate had other plans.Caught by mysterious figures during a daring theft, Leo is forced into accepting a perilous mission. Transported to a strange, magical world, he confronts terrifying myths he had never believed were real.Suddenly thrust into a brutal, nightmarish battle, Leo hears a feminine voice, filled with authority and danger:“Are you worthy to be my Master?”In that moment, his life changes irrevocably—transformed in ways he'd never dreamed.And the cruellest twist?He's the only human participant in this deadly game. With just one champion at his side, Leo must navigate and survive the merciless battles ahead, relying on his skills to fight, endure, and above all… to steal.But remember, this is just F—

“When the Lord Jesus comes for the second time, those who died in Christ’s name will be raised from the grave first.”

– “1 Thessalonians 4:16”

In 2019, an outbreak of zombie virus quickly swept the world within months.

Communications were interrupted, water and electricity support ceased, chemical plant leaked, nuclear power plant exploded, the world was reduced to be like hell on earth; without God, it became an era of legends and saviors, with the fire of survival instinct rekindled within mortals.

Resident Evil zombie-theme in ABO setting.

Banaza was summoned to The Magical Kingdom of Kryrode as a Hero Candidate, however, due to having only the abilities of a regular citizen, he was treated as a disqualified Hero. He, who was originally supposed to be returned to his original world, became unable to return, due to the Magical Kingdom’s mistake, and, inevitably, had to live in this world. However, the moment he became Lv2, Banaza acquired every attainable skill and magical ability, and he became a Super-Cheat with Stats that transcend normal limits! Even so, Banaza , who does things at his own pace with an easygoing smile, takes Lys of the Demon race as his wife, and fully enjoys his newlywed life. He then changes his name to Furio and leads an even more laid-back life! However, chaos is in store for the Furio household; on top of a strange pet and four, freeloading Female-Knights, even a Devil and Former Demon King join in. Despite his circumstances, even with his life becoming increasingly chaotic, Banaza continues to enjoy his laid-back lifestyle. Please enjoy the story of the everyday life of the Furio family, which, with the birth of the twins, gets ever increasingly laid-back. Included is also the story of the man who became a Hero in Banaza’s place!