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Callius von Jervain.A character who dies no matter what he does. A character who falls into a forced choice route where he can only die, no matter his choices up to that point. However, there is a single route where the character can live and play the game.And I have to carve out that route somehow.Because I've become Callius von Jervain in the game.

An ultimate warrior, the one and only Alchemy Emperor, Ling Han, died in his quest to achieve godhood. Ten thousands years later, he, with the Invincible Heaven Scroll', was reborn in the body of a young man with the same name. From then on, winds and clouds moved as he set himself against the uncountable geniuses of this new era. His path of becoming a legend has begun once more. Of all eras underneath the heavens, I am the strongest! - Description from Novelupdates

Veteran programmer Li Mu was unfortunately kicked by fate into the year 2001, right before university entrance examinations. He happily shook his butt, got up, and inevitably stepped onto the road of being spectacular.As a person re-living his life Li Mu had his own goals and ambitions. Earning money was just the primary stage of becoming amazing.As for getting into the weekly publication of Times Magazine, becoming a master in the IT industry, and aiming for being on the Forbes Magazine list, they could all only be considered as his life's instermediate stage. As for what he considered the highest realm of being a phenomenal, Li Mu felt like there were the following three points: Becoming a rich man's idol. Becoming a celebrity's godfather. Becoming an extraordinary person's father. - Description from Novelupdates

The status of a wizard is transcendent in all continents and in the universal plane. Mysterious, wise, cruel and bloodthirsty are synonymous with wizards. But what does a real wizard look like? After coming into contact with the world of wizards, Angel came to the conclusion:Wizards are a group of people who illuminate themselves with intellect-driven ideas, but are in a dialectical world with a materialistic attitude. In other words, this is a group of alternative scientists who walk alone in a rigorous manner in the pursuit of understanding reality...Multiple worlds, boundless overlap. Under the guidance of intelligent creatures, they have walked out of their respective paths of civilization. Among them, the wizard world, with its unique cultivation of civilization, runs through the endless plane. Even if the wizard world is so strong, the reality of the universe, is that the mysteries of the dimension are still unbreakable. Until, a multiverse traveler, visited this side of the world. (The traveler is not the protagonist, the traveler is not the protagonist , the traveler is not the protagonist, things that are important are said three times!) - Description from Novelupdates

When he returned to the World of Martial Arts, the game was filled with blood and battles! Chen Kaixin had chased after the footsteps of the one emperor, two empresses, three princes, seven dukes, and thirteen aces for three years, but during the eve of the Sword Among Us tournament in Mount Hua, he was ambushed by evil bastards, and was killed so much that his level dropped to that of a newbie. He completely lost the chance to join the ranks of the powerful players in the game! In great disappointment, Kaixin quit the game and got drunk so that he could forget his sadness, but during that stormy night, Chen Kaixin found that he had actually dreamed for a total of three years, because when he woke up again, he woke up to three years ago, when he was still a student.

Yamagata Tatsumi and his family were traveling in their car when a wild truck smashed into their car. But wait! The MC wasn't dead yet, his entire family was though. With his entire family dead and relatives abandoning him, the only one remaining by his side was his pet cockatiel. For a year he lived only with his pet, who had been with him since childhood. But finally, her lifespan reached its end and she died in his arms.

Xia Ruofei, a retired special warfare elite, unexpectedly discovered that the ancestral scrolls contained a small space that was independent.There are Lingtan waters that promote plant growth in the space. There are mysterious spiritual flowers that cure all diseases. They also bring ten times the time flow rate. What is planted is a fine product, everything grows fast, and what can be cultivated is spiritualFrom then on, planting flowers, planting trees, raising animals, and licking beautiful women, Xia Ruofei opened a wonderful life. - Description from ptwxz (translated)

Li Xiandao obtained the ancient Bank of the Universe but now the bank was totally empty and had no treasures at all. The only thing it had were a bunch of debts.

On the way to a company workshop, we fell into a world of immortal cultivators while still in the car.Those with spiritual roots and unique abilities were all called to join cultivation sects, living prosperously.But I, having neither spiritual roots nor special abilities, lived as an ordinary mortal for 50 years, complying with fate until my death.That's what I thought.Until I regressed.

When our protagonist becomes the game character Jun Karentia, she thinks she has it made. She may be just a lowly support mage, but with her knowledge of the game, she knows she can finagle her way to the good ending following around the main character, Fabian. The problem? This game doesn't end after one playthrough. Jun is prepared to guide Fabian through the second playthrough to the true ending when Fabian abandons her. Now the Grand Duke Mayer Knoxcaptain of the Dark Knights and the secret final bossis determined to have her join his party. Can Jun turn the final boss into the main character? Why is Mayer Knox so intent on having her in his party? And when will these rumors about being his lover stop?!

"Master Ouyang, please smith a divine weapon for me!""Master Ouyang, you're the only person who can forge a weapon with seven attributes. Please make my dream come true!""Master Ouyang, could you""Ouyang my *ss! My surname is Ou!"Ou Yangming was an orphan who was adopted by a reputable old blacksmith from a military camp. After working as a helper under the old man for years, he was given a chance to acquire the Military Firea trait allowing him to smith and restore equipment with the Military Fire produced from his hands.Gifted with mental power, Ou Yangming controlled his Military Fire unusually well and was also strangely talented in martial arts. On top of it, he could also attach Unique Attributes into weapons with a hundred-percent success rate. Those who belittled Ou Yangming because of his background and age eventually honored him so much that they would do anything to get their hands on his equipment.Little did Ou Yangming know that as he slowly unfolded the mysteries of the Military Fire and his mental power, he was advancing step by step on the immortal path to Heaven!

Yang Feng somehow transmigrated into a different world and received a legacy of an ancient high tech' family, which does not directly raise his power, but gives him the technology to build things which are way more advanced than the seemingly medieval world.But to build something you need resources and energy. To receive resources you need strength. To gain strength you need knowledge. To gain knowledge you need strength? or a background? Or maybe a fully armed army of high tech robots who aren't afraid of death?But is this legacy really for him to keep? - Description from Novelupdates

Young Jiang Tian has a great aptitude, but because of bloodline problems, he turned into a laughing stock and was suppressed!At the most frustrating moment in life, fate suddenly reversed!Relying on the mysterious magic weapon left by his mother, Jiang Tian merged with the blood of the savage dragon to rise strongly and crush all geniuses!However, as he continued to grow, he found that the people and things around him were not that simple, and even the world was full of huge conspiracies and weird secrets! - Description from MTL

Gu Zuo: Are you sick?Gongyi Tianheng: You have medicine?Gu Zuo: You're sick!Gongyi Tianheng: If I say I'm sick, can you cure me?Gu Zuo: If I say I have medicine, would you want it?Gongyi Tianheng: However much you have is how much I want.Gu Zuo: However much you want is how much I have.Gongyi Tianheng: Then bring it all out.Gu Zuo: Simply speaking, a scaredy-cat shou transmigrated and had to think of a way to survive. He had a golden finger called Medicine Refining System, but unfortunately, he didn't have the ingredients needed to refine medicine and level up.A great young master to an Empire's preeminent Clan had a super high IQ, but his talent for cultivation was low. Unfortunately, pill refiners were too hard to develop, and weren't restricted to his personal service. But he could acquire plenty of ingredients.Two people, one was sick and one had medicine. Therefore, the one who was sick kept the one who had medicine, and everyone was happy. - Description from novelupdates

Quanzhi Fashi, or "", may be a Chinese web novel of the genre. The author of the online novel goes by the name of .The story follows a young man named , and his journey to become one in every of the strongest mages within the world. he's perpetually fighting in dangerous things, with foes sometimes surpassing him in strength. These battles permit Mo Fan to breakthrough his inner barriers to awaken higher levels of magic, sometimes serving to him to beat his challenges.The focuses heavily on the event of Mo Fan's skills. every story arc concludes with Mo Fan profiting either wizardly instrumentality or cash, that permits him to strengthen his wizardly skills. The story is incredibly descriptive concerning the assorted components and also the state of the planet.SynopsysHe woke up in a familiar world that had vastly changed.His familiar school had become a mystical school that teaches magic, encouraging everyone to become a mighty magician.Outside the city, many wandering magical beasts and monsters attacked and preyed on humans.His world of advanced science changed into one that praised magic. Despite this, his ambition in life, and his social status remained the same; one of the dregs of the society with a struggling father and a disabled step sister that couldn't walk.However, Mo Fan found that when most people could only practice a single major element of magic, he was a Versatile Mage! Description from NovelupdatesMain CharactersHere are some of the Versatile Mage's main characters in this novel.Mo FanMo Fan wont to be a really naughty and vindictive kid once he was very little. He loves his father and sister however was aforementioned to own two-handed in empty test papers by choice simply to spite his academics. he's terribly intelligent nevertheless and will do okay if he really tries. sadly on the day wherever he determined to require his exams seriously, he was transported to the magic world and failing his tests once more.This results in Mo Fan experiencing associate degree extended amount of your time being scorned and burdened by the wealthy and powerful letter of the alphabet Family junction rectifier by letter of the alphabet Zhuo Yun in Bo town. because of Mo Fan's decide to fly with letter of the alphabet Ning Xue that was seen by everybody as him capture the innocent adult female, letter of the alphabet Zhuo Yun was implicit to own dropped very laborious on folks operating beneath him. Mu Bai, Zhao Shen San (Fat adult male continually with letter of the alphabet Bai) and plenty of people goddam Mo Fan for the tough times that lasted for years.Biography of Mo FanIn his Star Appraisal Stone assessment is C due to schemes of Mu Bai and Mu He; however, the radiance becomes brighter to that of B in . However, Tang Yue objects this mark in the same chapter. In takes test with another Star Appraisal Stone and receives S in . In magic release test, he receives two A and one B.In he understands that Tang Yue also possesses Shadow element.As lightning mage Fan Mo, in applies to city hunters whose captain is Xu Dahuang (fire), vice-captain is Cai Tang (ice) and members are Xiaoke (water), Li Wenjie (wind), Feishi (earth).In starts duel with Yu Ang. In uses Fire Burst: Rupture, Novice tier level 3 spell. In uses Lightning Strike: Wrath Shock, Novice tier level 3 spell and wins the duel.Mo Fan's RelationshipsWhile he is very flirtatious and will take advantage of beautiful women if given a chance (even now), but Mo Fan has clearly stated that he only view Mu Ning Xue and Ye Xin Xia as his love interests. They are only the two girls that he calls "Wives" and they are the only two he blatantly states he wants to marry. Other females that received the nicknames from Yan Ji were never and will never be his actual love interest.Every other females, especially Azaela and Sakyas possibilities of being love interest has been completely eliminated with them swearing oath as sworn brother and sisters as per Chinese traditions and customs: Absolute Zero. Even if every women in existence goes extinct leaving these two behind, there is still absolutely no chance as per the oath.All other girls are remain as friends/allies/everything in between, know that any ship that isn't Mu Ning Xue and Ye Xin Xia has sunk to the bottom of the ocean along with the Titanic, I'm really sure.Abilities and PowersAs the owner of the Natural Talent: Dual Element Awakening which allows Mo Fan to awaken 2 Elements each Mage "Tiers" he is nothing short of a Magic powerhouse. Mo Fan's fighting style is full out aggressive as noted by many people that while most mages hurl spells while keeping as far away as possible from monsters, Mo Fan was seen on almost every occasion to charge headfirst at the most powerful monsters on sight. He has awakened just about every Element that is consider most "violent" or destructive so far.Although Mo Fan tend to seemingly charge brainlessly into the middle of battle, the most deadly aspect of him is not his immense firepower but his deceptively fast ability to think on his feet and showing no qualms in display of ruthlessness when required. Coupled with the wide array of options Mo Fan has at his disposal, he was called "One Mage Army" on several occasions as a result.Zhang Xiao HouMo Fan's classmate and one of his best friends since their youth. He majored in wind magic in High School. He is an outstanding person who is also humble and kind.BiographyAfter the events of Bo city, he joins the military directly under Zhang Kong and quickly rises in power and through the ranks, gaining power on par with the national representatives and being able to stand beside Mo Fan on the battlefield.Later on in life he was shown to become a little bit more like Mo Fan, diving head first into trouble, make people sorely regret wronging him and he devised a strategy to feign amnesia in order to lure out a Black Vatican spy and then killed him without restraint, stating that sparing members of the Black Vatican is the one thing he will not do.Abilities and PowersZhang Xiaohou is very kind and gentle, he also suffers from being greatly underestimated often as he was implied to have a baby face.His skills as a mage is in fact very high and is only second to Mu Bai in class initially. Even after Mo Fan's strength was revealed and despite being ranked lower Zhang Xiaohou was in fact a better mage than Xu Zhaoting who is the only other Lightning Mage in their school.Later on in life, he quickly becomes a superb wind mage. Being able to use his defensive wind wings as offensive swords, something that no other wind mage could accomplish and being able to stand on equal grounds with some of the best high tier mages in the world of his generation.FYI, Zhang Xiao Hou shares a Dragon he purchased with Mo Fan and Mu Bai.Awakened ElementsNovice Tier: WindMid-tier: EarthHigh-tier: WaterSuper-tier: Unknown - Description from fandom

An accident let him have a special ability to turn back time up to 1 minute. When he said the wrong things in front of his leader, he was able to return back to 1 minute before to correct what he said. During jade stone gambling and there was no jade inside, he turns back time to pick another stone. When the woman he likes met an accident, he can return back to 1 minute before to save her A small fry's rise through the ranks of the government service starts - Description from Novelupdates

Left out during the elementary school picnic.

This novel is also known as Lady CharmIn her past life, Jun MuYan had a hard life and died miserably. Her unborn child was ripped from her to be refined as an elixir, and even her own flesh was used as someone else's stepping stone.In this arduous life, she has an outwardly cold, adorable Bao (treasure/baby) beside her. "Xiao Bao, that woman who wants to form a contract with the sacred beast is Mommy's enemy."Thus, the top sacred beast becomes Xiao Bao's pet. "Xiao Bao, this God Musician's inheritance is too powerful!"Tiny hands move, and the place of inheritance opens. Jun MuYan becomes the only successor of the God Musician."Xiao Bao, this man is always pestering Mommy and doesn't let go!"Xiao Bao immediately strikes to drive said man away hey, you can't be driven away!?You're my father? What father? Can you even eat that? - Description from Novelupdates

The blacksmith Anvil created weapons alone in a ruined world.He came across a community, a hero universe, where there are heroes of every dimension.All the heroes wanted his weapons,All the monsters hated him,All the world blessed his existencehowever nobody prevented his death.Decades later, a dimensional invasion started on earth.Kang Shin-hyuk, a boy who can't use mana inherited Anvil's VIP ID and memories.

In a parallel world, Fang Heng travels through an unlucky ghost who just committed suicide.Ok? What? All humans in this world are forced to join the game?shock! Will you be wiped out if you don't play the game?Good guy, this unlucky guy who committed suicide turned out to be an ex-professional player?He actually has the highest-level S-level talent skill Zombie Clone?The S-level talent has actually been upgraded! Can my zombie clone hang up?[During your offline period, your zombie clone group has completed the production of a wooden logging axe*720; you have gained basic production experience value: 1921].[During your offline period, your zombie clones cut down 27,821 trees; you get wood*128,973, and you get skills-basic cutting experience: 2171921].When the players were still struggling to survive in the zombie apocalypse, Fang Heng's zombie clones had already begun to evacuate the entire forest.Fang Heng: This game is a bit interesting. - Description from Novelable

Yun Che, a big shot in the doomsday, who even the militaries drooled upon, finally died in the hands of his beloved and family. After reincarnation, he wanted to live for his own!Xing Feng, a rooting third military generation, didn't lay his heart in the army at all. So when he turned to 20, he chose to leave the army and went into business. When the doomsday came, he accidentally met Yun Chen and started a new chapter of his life, meanwhile, his moral bottom line kept hitting a new low - Description from Novelupdates

Ji Yan discovered his wife, who hated him so much that she wished he was dead, had lost her memory after a car crash. She had changed so much it was like she was a totally different personWhen he goes to work: "Dear, don't move, I'll put on your shoes for you."When he is having a meal: "Dear, I have made all of your favourite dishes. You have worked hard, so eat up."When he finished work: "Dear, you have worked all day. I'll massage your shoulders and feet."Ji Yan: ""-Tang Tang got pushed into the pond by her step sister who frequently bullied her. She thought she would meet her dead mother but, who knew, when she opened her eyes again, she was in a strange place. But what made her happy was that she had a super handsome husband and a very cute son. The most important thing was that her husband was good. He was a hero who protects the country, and earns money to support her and their son. Also, he only has her as his wife, he didn't have any concubines or whatsoever. Tang Tang decided she should be submissive to her husband, to be a good wife and a loving mother. Her nanny no longer needed to worry about her not being able to get married anymore! - Description from Novelupdates

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Zhang Ruo Chen was the sole male heir of one of the nine emperors of the Kunlun Field. Ruo Chen's father was known to all as the "Enlightened Emperor", however Ruo Chen didn't just leech off his status as emperor's son. He proved himself to be a dragon amongst men, possessing a heaven defying body, and managing to cultivate to Greater Perfection within the Yellow Horizon Realm, at just the young age of 16.But even though he stood at the summit of the younger generation and had a boundless future, he sadly died at the treacherous hands of his own fiancee at a young age.Reincarnated 800 years later in the body of a young boy who shares his name, he found out his former fiancee already unified Kunlun's Field and built the First Central Empire, and was now known as Empress Chi Yao Empress Chi YaoHer Majesty governed the mortal world and enjoyed prestige in all directions as well as an eternal life.Zhang Ruochen stood outside of the Imperial Ancestral Temple, looking at the statue of Empress Chi Yao, and the flames of hatred burned in his heart. "After I practice for 13 years, I shall send the empress to her doom!" - Description from Novelupdates

Su Xiao is a cold-blooded teenager who's seeking vengeance for the death of his family, yet things ended up badly for him.As he was taking his last breaths, he heard a voice calling him from dimensions, it was a strange system reaching him, asking him if he wanted to be saved, to be Reincarnated.He just needed to accept a contract, Su Xiao didn't have any choice but to do so, but he didn't know what he signed up for!!Traveling through worlds, doing extremely dangerous missions, collecting special items, leveling up, and even killing ProtagonistsBut Su Xiao wasn't any ordinary Contractor, Su Xiao was a Hunter!The MC crosses over to: One Piece, Tokyo Ghoul, Naruto, Fullmetal Alchemist, Attack on Titans - Description from Novelupdates

Earth's top weapon specialist's soul crossed over to an alternate world, merged with Rebirth Martial Emperor's memories, cultivating Nine Dragons War Sovereign Technique, sweeping through all opposition with invincible might!Able to refine medicine, capable of crafting weapons, and knows the art of inscription.Being skilled in all professions is the way of kings! Description from NovelupdatesMain CharactersBelow are some main characters of War Sovereign Soaring The Heavens:Duan Ling TianA handsome young man with starlike eyes and steel formed brows, wearing violet usually. he's kind to his family and friends, he's decisive and pitiless to his enemies.Duan Ling Tian has a soul that (presumably) can not be destroyed by individuals from the Cloud Continent. (change Cloud Continent to regardless of the name of the planet is called). He is known to be the primary person to use force below the Void Prying stage. Duan Ling Tian has reached the limit of natural talent. (In the later chapters, his current talent is close to rock bottom however he promotes his talent).Has some titles, they are: The King of Weapons Specialist Elite Wolf Fang Special Forces Citizen Of Hua Army DivisionDuan Ru FengDuan Ru Feng is that the former genius of the Crimson Sky Kingdom WHO went missing. he's the husband of and therefore the father of Duan Ling Tian. once inspects him he notices his father doesn't have any origin energy and so thinks he's a cripple. once his father leaves and gifts him powerful things he then suspects his initial premise was wrong and his father's true strength immensely surpasses a Martial Emperor.Li RouLi Rou, was the Li Family's Ninth ElderShe is gorgeous lady, and loving mother.Li Rou Abilities & Techniques Demonic Beauty Divine Technique Profound Rank Martial Skills Profound Rippling Steps High Rank (Movement Technique) Stealth Substitution High Rank (Defensive Martial Skill) Sword Drawing Arts High Rank (Sword Martial Skill)Li Rou Treasures & Weapons Violet Myrtle Flexible Sword Grade 9 Spirit Weapons Fine Steel SwordKe ErDuan Ling Tian saw her when get weapon materials, within the Chen family's store. She had a chunk of paper that aforesaid can to sell body to get hold of mother's burial. He gave her ten silver coins and he did not need her body. he saved her from Fang Chen. thus she aforesaid she needed to follow him.Ke Er Abilities & Techniques Frost God's Sword Technique Freezing Sword (High Rank Profound Rank) Heaven and Earth Wipeout (Heaven Rank Advanced) Profound Rank Skill Profound Rippling Steps High Rank (Movement Technique) Stealth Substitution High Rank (Defensive Martial Skill) Sword Drawing Arts High Rank (Sword Martial Skill) Han Bing's Divine Sword TechniqueContrary to the standard head-on resistance of attacks that the majority defensive martial skills use, this defense martial talent stresses the employment of a weaker force to counter a stronger force. It's supported cultivating the body till it's very delicate and versatile, permitting the user to divert the attacks that land on their body elsewhere.War Sovereign Soaring The Heavens CultivationThe first variety of the Nine Dragons War Sovereign Technique, the Spirit Serpent kind, it stressed regarding cultivating the physical body to be versatile sort of a spirit serpent.The second variety of the Nine Dragons War Sovereign Technique, the Raging Python kind, it allowed Duan Ling Tian to temper his physical body with Origin Energy, possessing a fierce strength of a raging python, and an off-the-cuff swing of his arm was sort of a raging python swinging its tail.Now, this third variety of the Nine Dragons War Sovereign Technique, the Wyrm Python kind, and its quintessence was the Quake Energy!"Quake Energy isn't a martial ability, it's a lot of sensible than a martial skill.Because it is used with any martial ability, let alone the strength of my cultivation, it will bring about to a very terrific force." Duan Ling Tian's eyes squinted, and his hand that was coiled with Origin Energy ironed onto the cave wall. - Description from fandom

This novel is also known as Transcendental MechanicWhat do you do when you wake up and find yourself inside the very game that you love?What do you do when you realize you that you have not only become an NPC you have even been thrown back in time to before the game even launched!What will happen when our protagonist's two realities coincide?Han Xiao was a professional power leveler before his transmigration. Using his past life's knowledge, Han Xiao sweeps through the universe as he prepares for the arrival of the players. This is definitely not your typical transmigration novel. - Description from novelupdates

A cultivation technique that is regarded as rubbish, and a cultivator who is regarded as a waste by the same school, after receiving a yin and yang jade pendant, everything will be completely changed.Ten times the training speed, Gu Fei repeatedly broke through the limits of martial arts. The iron law that had been recognized for thousands of years was broken by Gu Fei one by one!Miracles Gu Fei doesn't believe in miracles. He only believes in blood and sweat. In this martial art has fallen, the true meaning of martial art has been lost in the training world of Tenglong Continent. , Fighting demons and ghosts, embrace stunning beauty, and achieve indestructible Wu Zun! - Description from MTL

Qiao Nan: Crap! I am your biological daughter, yet I am treated as if I was picked up from the streets. In fact, you treat me worse than that!Mother Qiao: Qiao Nan, you are not as pretty or smart as your elder sister. You are not as blessed as her. You have no right to study, marry, or to have your happiness! Qiao Nan: Why am I not allowed to study, marry, or to seek my happiness? I will find a man right now and marry him! Qiao Nan is dumbstruck upon discovering that the man right beside her is a powerful figure in the quadthe person who has the most promising prospects to be the future Chief. Qiao Nan stares at the well-built man in front of her. He has firm abs and cold, chilling eyes. She swallows the lump in her throat as she says her greetings, "Good Morning, Chief!" - Description from Novelupdates

Ning Shu had dropped dead. But in a burst of good fortune she became a task-taker in charge of counterattacking for pitiful cannon fodder. Thus, Ning Shu, in one world after another, took all kinds of life roles, encountered all kinds of you're heartless, you're ruthless, you're making trouble for no reason' people. She encountered all sorts of white lotus flowers, green tea b***hes, scheming b***hes, by the batch.Does any true beauty still exist in the world!? bellowed Ning Shu angrily. You annoying trash! I'm just here to counterattack, please don't get in the way of me completing my task. Transmigration main character, reincarnation main character. There's only a lazy task-taker, no undestroyable main character halo. Ning Shu had no choice but to painfully gather moral integrity in each of the worlds.Group Number: 579396123. Will once again reiterate, only talents with over 2000 followers can enter. If you do not have followers, do not join for the time being in order to avoid being hurt when you get rejected. When joining the group, attach a screenshot of your followers. Little darlings are welcomed to join. - Description from novelupdates