AWAKENING OF THE HIDDEN HEIR (REBORN INTO THE THRONE)
Once a legendary general, Kael Ardyn was killed on the battlefield—betrayed by those he trusted most. But fate offers him a second chance.
A chance to be reborn.
Not as a warrior.
Not as a hero.
But as a sickly prince everyone believes is already half-dead.
The palace sees him as useless.
His stepmother wants him gone.
His stepbrother is already reaching for the throne.
But Kael remembers everything from his past life.
The wars he fought.
The strategies that won battles.
The mistakes that led to his death.
Reborn into a weak body, Kael hides his recovery and begins to move carefully—protecting his younger sister, uncovering poison within the palace, and turning enemies who mock him into pieces on his board.
When the woman betrothed to him is taken and offered to his stepbrother, Kael is left with only one path forward: a brutal tournament meant to decide strength and if he is worthy enough to marry her and to rule the kingdom.
This second life is his chance to do things differently—and to take back everything that was stolen from him.
The throne awaits, but the path is paved with danger, deception, and trials that will push him to his limits. Can the reborn prince prove he is the kingdom’s true heir—and become the ruler history will never forget?
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Chapter: chapter 034: Win the fortressThe valley shook beneath the thunder of charging horses.Dust rolled across the battlefield in thick clouds, swallowing the afternoon sun until everything turned a dull shade of gold and brown. Hundreds of hooves pounded against the earth, the sound growing louder with every passing heartbeat.Kael didn't move.His soldiers watched him instead of the approaching cavalry.The old veteran scratched his beard.".Prince?"Kael calmly folded the map and slipped it into his belt."Everyone's finally here."One of the younger soldiers looked horrified."There are hundreds of them!""There are," Kael agreed."And you're smiling.""I am." Kael said with a grimaceThe veteran narrowed his eyes. "You planned this."Kael looked toward the charging army. "I've been planning it since the moment I ignored the fortress."The old man blinked. "You wanted them to unite against us"Kael nodded. "They were never my target."The soldiers looked confused and Kael pointed toward the distant fortress."The f
Last Updated: 2026-06-29
Chapter: chapter 033: years of trainingThe valley buzzed with movement. From the hills above, Kael could see the other contestants racing toward the fortress like starving wolves spotting prey.Everyone was focused on the same thing, getting to the fortress which was exactly why Kael ignored it.He stood on a ridge with his soldiers behind him.The cold wind tugged at his dark hair as he studied the map one final time.The older veteran beside him scratched his beard.“Still feels strange not heading for the fortress.”Kael folded the map.“Good thats the whole point .”The veteran blinked.“What?”“If everyone agrees on something, it’s usually the wrong move.”Several soldiers chuckled and the old veteran laughed loudly.“I like him.”The group began moving towards the supply routes.Three hours later.The first signs of battle were already visible, smoke and fire came from thr direction of thr fortress, the contestants had already started fighting each other exactly as Kael expected.One of the younger soldiers climbed a
Last Updated: 2026-06-22
Chapter: chapter 032: The fortressThe morning after Lysera’s duel, the tournament grounds were louder than ever.Everywhere people gathered, they talked about the same thing.Prince Kael.Lysera said she was sure he had a fan group now, and she was trying not to get jealous.Everyone kept on speaking about the prince who had jumped into the arena. The prince who had stopped Rykal.The prince everyone had spent years calling weak.Now nobody seemed quite sure what to call him anymore.Kael ignored the stares as he made his way toward the central arena.Contestants from every kingdom were already arriving again.He realized that since Rykal almost killed a fellow player, the commander had opened a slot for new contestsants but Kael didnt know why.Some looked nervous and one even nodded at Kael respectfully. That was new.Kael found his place among the remaining competitors.There were only ten of them left now. The tournament players were getting smaller.Across the arena, Rykal stood with his arms crossed.nHis express
Last Updated: 2026-06-17
Chapter: chapter 031: The assassinFor a second, nobody moved. The entire arena seemed frozen beneath the afternoon sun.“RYKAL!”The commander’s roar shook the arena but he was too late. The blade was already moving towards Lysera.The crowd screamed and even Queen Selara went pale where she sat, the a blur crossed the arena.And a sword hit Rykal sword away.CLANG!The impact exploded through the stadium. Rykal’s sword was knocked aside. The killing blow missed Lysera by inches.A figure stood between them, it was Kael.The crowd erupted into cheers, thousands of voices exploded into chaos.“He moved!”“When did he get down there?!”“That was impossible!”Kael didn’t hear any of it. His entire focus was on the man in front of him.Rykal.For a long moment neither of them spoke. The brothers stared at one another.One filled with fury and the other frighteningly calm.Rykal’s jaw clenched.“Move out of my way .” Kael didn’t.“Move, Kael.”Still nothing.The prince simply stood there with one hand gripping his sword.
Last Updated: 2026-06-15
Chapter: chapter 030: The duelThe arena had never been this loud before.It seemed the sight of people fighting for the throne amused the audience.Thousands of voices echoed through the massive stadium, crashing against the stone walls like waves against cliffs. Nobles filled the upper balconies. Soldiers lined the lower stands. Merchants, travelers, and commoners crowded every available space.The tournament had reached the duels aspect. No more teams or strategy, this was the time for everyone to face their fate.It was Just two people stepping into the arena and proving who deserved to remain.Kael stood near the contestant platform, his arms folded across his chest as he watched the attendants prepare the fighting grounds.Beside him, ome of the contestants leaned against the railing.“The next match should be interesting.”Kael didn’t reply because he had already seen the names and he knew exactly who was walking into the arena.Lysera and Rykal.She said she was ready, but Kael new the prince was vicious,
Last Updated: 2026-06-09
Chapter: chapter 029: No mistakes AllowedThe sun had dipped low, painting the tournament grounds in dark shadows that stretched across the tents and stone platforms. The day had been brutal. Trial Two, the Venom Field, had left its mark on every contestant, the scrapes, bruises, exhaustion, and the ever-present weight of knowing that the next trial would only be more merciless.The candidates were gathered in the large hall, with wooden tables lined with bowls of thick stew and bread. The scent of roasted meat mingled with the tang of iron from the minor injuries that still oozed across the floor. Everyone was too tired to speak, they just ate what they could, distracted by occasional groans of discomfort or murmurs of disbelief about the day’s events.Kael sat at a table near the far end, his leg still tender from the venom, wrapped carefully in a protective bandage. Lysera had insisted on cleaning and tending to it herself before he even touched the food. Now he chewed slowly, aware that every muscle in his body stil
Last Updated: 2026-06-04
DEADLY GAME SYSTEM
Ethan Cole never asked for more than a full stomach and passing grades. But when his pizza delivery takes him straight into the hands of his mocking classmates, he becomes the punchline of their cruel laughter. Forced to join their virtual reality Game
The moment Ethan placed the headset on his head, the world around him shattered like glass. His ears rang with a mechanical voice—
[Player 382 Registered]
Name: Ethan Cole
Level: Beginner
Points: 0
Life Saves: 1
What should have been a harmless VR match has turned into a nightmare of blood, monsters, and death. Every task is life-or-death, every player a rival desperate to survive. And while Ethan starts at the bottom, mocked as a nobody, the system has given him one hidden edge…
To win, he’ll have to rise higher than anyone ever expected. Because in this deadly game, humiliation is the least of his worries—losing means death.
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Chapter: chapter seventy two : Other survivorsThe roar echoed through the city and everyone froze as they looked around, The sound wasn't human.It wasn't an animal either, it sounded weird like metal scraping against bone.Like something mechanical was trying to move and finding it very difficult .Another roar followed and it was more closer now, The abandoned skyscrapers trembled and broken windows shattered somewhere in the distance.Sky immediately grabbed his knives. "What the hell was that?"Nobody answered.“I knew it was never going to be this easy” Trace said The system's warning still floated before them.> HUNTERS HAVE BEEN RELEASED.Claire felt her stomach twist."Why do I feel like we're the ones being hunted?""Because we are," Ethan said grimly.Professor Lorne looked at the holographic map.” The checkpoint is seven kilometers east.""Then let's move," Rami said."No." Ethan said, everyone turned to him but he was staring at the empty street ahead.He couldn’t point it but he had a bad feeling about this, the c
Last Updated: 2026-06-29
Chapter: chapter seventy one: Survive togetherThere was darkness and then there was light, Ethan opened his eyes and realized he was lying on the cold floor.He groaned and rubbed his eyes, for a second he thought he was still dreaming then the system appeared.A giant blue screen hovered above him and he realized he wasn't alone. Around him, the remaining survivors slowly woke up.Claire sat up first, clutching her head while Sky groaned.Bim cursed softly in Korean and Professor Lorne adjusted his glasses.Trace immediately looked around for threats making sure to glare pointedly at Ethan before turning back.All twelve survivors were there now, and it wasn’t a kingdom anymore but a massive city, Ethan looked around for monsters but didn’t see any.It was a massive city that had towering skyscrapers tha stretched into the clouds with glass buildings that reflected a gray sky.Digital advertisements flickered across giant screens and cars sat abandoned in the streets.Shops were open and the traffic lights changed colors for nob
Last Updated: 2026-06-22
Chapter: chapter seventy: The fallen kingdomTHE FALLEN KINGDOMThe thirteen remaining players stood inside the central hall, silent as crimson warnings flashed across the walls.Nobody had slept well. Ethan stood near the back of the group and Claire beside him. Sky on his other side with Bim slightly behind them.The others kept their distance. The system suddenly came alive.A deafening alarm echoed through the hall.MASTER LEVEL TRIAL COMMENCINGTHE FALLEN KINGDOMPREPARING TRANSFERThe floor vanished and everyone screamed.The world shattered into light them darkness swallowed everything.Ethan hit the ground hard and pain exploded through his shoulder. He rolled instinctively and jumped back to his feet.His surroundings stole his breath. The kingdom was dead.Massive stone castles towered across the horizon.Ancient walls stretched for miles, cracked and covered in black vines. The sky was blood red and floating islands drifted overhead.Lightning flashed silently between them.WELCOME TO THE FALLEN KINGDOMDURATION: FI
Last Updated: 2026-06-17
Chapter: chapter sixty nine: Ready?The room was silent.Thirteen survivors stood beneath the giant red screen, frozen as the words continued glowing above them.POSSIBLE TRAITOR.Ethan didn’t move, the system was playing games now, he didn’t even have to say anything because he wasn’t permitted to and all these would be for nothing.Sky stepped forward first.“This is bullshit.” His voice echoed through the hall.Claire immediately moved beside Ethan.“I agree.”But not everyone looked convinced. Trace folded her arms, she was the one who didn’t trust Ethan ome bit, he always acted like the leader and now he was communicating with the overseer behind their backs.Her eyes never left Ethan.“Do you?” She asked Claire looked at her. “What is that supposed to mean?”Trace shrugged.“It means every piece of evidence points at him.”“Evidence created by the system,” Sky snapped.“Maybe.”“Maybe?” Sky barked.Trace’s jaw tightened.“How do we know?”Nobody answered.Because that was the problem, they didn’t know.The fake m
Last Updated: 2026-06-15
Chapter: Chapter sixty eight: No trustThe atmosphere inside the dormitory changed now that everyone suspected Ethan, no one trusted him to be a leader anymore.Conversations stopped when Ethan entered a room and people lowered their voices.Nobody was openly accusing him yet but the doubt was spreading exactly as the system intended.Ethan sat alone in the training room. The rhythmic sound of metal striking metal echoed through the empty space.Clang.Clang.Clang.His spear moved automatically, his body trained while his mind wandered.The Overseer’s warning replayed endlessly.You may not defend yourself.Every hour that passed made those words harder to follow. Because remaining silent was becoming painful.A door slid open behind him, he didn’t need to turn around.“Claire.”The sound of her footsteps paused. “You knew it was me?”“Of course I do .” He said She laughed weakly and snorted, usually Ethan would have smiled today he didn’t.Claire approached him slowly. Something about her expression made Ethan stop tra
Last Updated: 2026-06-09
Chapter: Chapter sixty seven: The targetEthan couldn't stop thinking about what the system was up to now and if it was worth him trying for at all.He didn't want to tell the rest yet cause he didn't know if that is what the system is testing him for.The only way to end all these if for him to ascend to Master level so they can destroy the system.This morning he had a weird feeling and he couldn't wrap his head around it.And the system was calm, no trials or announcements, just waiting for something to make a move.The remaining survivors sat scattered throughout the dining hall, eating to their fill in silence. Claire pushed her food around her tray without eating while Sky sat beside her, equally uninterested.Across from them, Bim sipped her water quietly.Ethan sat with them, though his attention seemed elsewhere.His mind kept replaying the Overseer’s warning.You may not defend yourself.The words refused to leave him alone. He hated not understanding and he hated feeling unprepared because it meant he was clueles
Last Updated: 2026-06-05
