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Seventy-two feudal demon lords vie for power. The weakest among them is also the youngest: Ashtarot, who retains memories from his human life as a researcher. While he possesses neither an army nor immense power, his talent is his pragmatism. From killing potential heroes before they gain power to using underhanded tricks and lies, everything is fair game for the 72nd demon lord. Ashtarot's ultimate goal is to dominate the other demon lords—whether by conquering them or allying with them—and ascend as the Demon King. Accompanied by the demon maid Eve and his subordinates, Ashtarot makes a name for himself as the demon lord who will use any tactic to win—utilizing the power known as realism!

The silent and stoic Chateau Dankworth is a bounty hunter. Her target: Son Ryang-ha, a notorious killer known for killing 18 high-class officials in a single night. To this day, his murders remain swift, efficient, and bloody. However, after Son Ryang-ha overpowers Chateau in their first encounter, he reveals his own intentions: he too is after her, aiming for her heart. Son Ryang-ha's attempts to catch her eye are quite unique, to say the least. He offers gifts to her in the form of her current targets, tied up and battered, and will do anything to spend more time together. Reluctantly, Chateau goes along with this act, and so begins the cat-and-mouse game of love between two killers.

Ashley was scorned as a “useless saintess.” One day, as she strived to be useful with the sword she was skilled in, her younger brother was abducted by a hostile neighboring country and left on the brink of death. "I have to save him!" With that desperate wish, Ashley awakens the true power of a saintess—but collapses from magical exhaustion. When she wakes up, enveloped in a sweet magical aura, she realizes it was the enemy crown prince, Leonard, who revived her… with a kiss. Ashley becomes a great saintess to save her brother, and Leonard seeks to gain her for himself. The two form an alliance. What begins as magical replenishment through kisses slowly turns into kisses of affection and overwhelming devotion…

Giselle, the older sister of a villainess, faces downfall or death on every route. After remembering her memories from her past life, she begins re-educating her younger sister Odile, who is the source of all evil, to prevent her from becoming a villainess! What's more, Giselle's future fiancé is also a troublesome man who is certain to fall into the dark side...!?

Stella was living peaceful days in a small village church. One day, while using her secret power in the forest, she was spotted by Vincent, a knight from a neighboring country. The moment Vincent laid eyes on Stella, he said— “I’ve been searching for you all this time.” Stella ends up living under Vincent’s care. A connection that transcends time from a previous life—each of their feelings intertwine in this tale.

Takamatsu is a college student working part-time at a video rental shop. He starts falling for his cool older coworker, Mano-san... A sweet yet agonizing love story about a guy punching above his weight in romance!

In this brand-new tale from the world of Elden Ring, a tired Roderika has finally made her way to the Roundtable Hold after a harrowing experience, determined to find her purpose. But among its colorful--and intimidating--collection of eccentrics, how will she manage to find a place for herself? (Yen Press)

The Duchess of Farrens is a prominent noble family that supports the backbone of the Kingdom of Istoward. Elaine Farrens, the duchess of Farrens, after her misdeeds and attempted usurpation of the country, finally died, her life taken by her own daughter. In her dying moments, her high pride was finally broken, and she truly regretted what she had done, but it was all in vain. The ducal family itself was destroyed, and its notoriety was to be forgotten in time. However, Elaine regained consciousness the next thing she knew. And what’s more, she was giving birth. She immediately realised that it was useless to try to understand her situation in such a situation, and decided to face the life in front of her, thinking about it after the birth for now.

Before humans claimed their place in history, the skybound paradise of Hinoaruchi was ruled by demi-beings—creatures that appeared half human, half beast. The realm flourishes under the tenuous peace maintained by the demi-dragons of Ryujinkyo, until prophecy predicts the dawn of a new era shrouded in uncertainty. With the fate of the world hanging in the balance, will the birth of Kamuna, the first human child, bring disaster or salvation?

"A Journey Through 600 Million Years of Natural History" is set in a time when time machines have been developed, allowing access to ancient times. Inochi and Akari, a pair of university students, travel through various eras and encounter undescribed species of ancient life. The story depicts their "600 million year journey through natural history" from ancient times to the present day, gazing up at the giant dinosaur Diplodocus in the Jurassic period, having a barbecue on the beach in the Cretaceous period and eating ammonites.