Mars, a 12-year-old prince, is terrified of being assassinated. His meals are constantly being poisoned, so he lives on monster meat. Then one night, a beautiful red-haired woman appears and says to him, "You have potennnnnnnnnnnnntial. Become my apprentice." From a single misunderstanding, the boy becomes the most powerful king (even though he doesn't want to be)! **Original Web Novel :** [Syosetsu](https://ncode.syosetu.com/n3978hk/) **Original Light Novel :** [GCN Bunko](https://gcnovels.jp/special/gcnb/monsterniku/) **Original English Translation Light Novel :** Cross In F World **Original Manga :** [Hakusensha](https://www.hakusensha.co.jp/comicslist/76509/), [Young Animal](https://younganimal.com/series/97db2e5c29311)

Four years have passed since the Demon Lord was defeated. The kingdom, now at peace, has undertaken the task of compiling the many great deeds of the fallen Hero, interviewing the members of his former party: Leon the Sword Saint, Maria the Holy Maiden, and Solon the Sage. Yet in between their tales of the Hero's past and their adventures together, the truth about his death slowly comes to light. Who killed the Hero? The Demon Lord? ... Or his comrades? (Source: Yen Press)

Lady Selina was betrayed by the crown prince, framed for a crime she didn’t commit, and executed by poison. That should have been the end of her story—until time rewound, handing her a second chance. This time, she’s not holding back. After all, that “murder” she was accused of was just a little misunderstanding! Dropping a flowerpot on the saintess’s head isn’t exactly lethal. Reflecting on her downfall, Selina realizes she didn’t fail because of her schemes. She failed because she didn’t have loyal minions to execute them properly. Determined to rewrite her fate, she takes in a group of orphans with nothing to lose and subjects them to grueling, cutthroat training. What emerges isn’t just a team of assassins—they’re the deadliest, most fanatically devoted elite the kingdom has ever seen. And they answer only to her. Armed with her overpowered entourage and sharp wit, Selina is ready to crush anyone who stands in her way. Dive into a chaotic adventure where a morally flexible villainess embraces her second chance, seeking revenge and rewriting the rules of heroism. This is the story of a heroine with a completely warped sense of morality in her second life—a slightly off-kilter reverse reincarnation tale of villainy and mistaken heroism! (Source: Seven Seas Entertainment)

Eat Or Die! The first prince of the kingdom of Farune, Mars, is only twelve years old, yet he lives in fear of assassination. In order to avoid the deadly poison in nearly all of his meals, he slips out of the castle into the nearby monster-infested forest, where, battling monsters and his own hunger, he has to hunt for his meals in order to stave off starvation. Then, one night, as he’s searching for his next bite of monster meat, a red-haired woman shouldering a greatsword appears before him and says to him, “You have promise. Become my apprentice.” How is he supposed to tell her that this must be some sort of mistake? But there’s a secret that only she knows, and that he’s stumbled upon: eating monsters makes you stronger! With her training and his newfound power, Mars will finally overcome all those pesky assassination attempts. However, that doesn’t end things; no, it’s only the beginning of a nationwide—even continent-spanning—series of wars and plots with him right in the middle! (Source: Cross Infinite World)

"You make me wanna mess up that cool, indifferent face of yours," says Ritsuki to Sumire in the gym storeroom. So begins the game between Ritsuki, the most popular boy at school, and his friends. His objective: to make Sumire, a cold, aloof girl who's rumored to sleep with anyone, his new conquest. As Ritsuki gets closer to Sumire, however, he starts to see her true face, which is far different from what her normally stoic demeanor would suggest. It's a hurt-filled lovestory of two hearts nursing deep wounds. (Source: MangaPlaza)

Lady Serena was betrayed by the crown prince, framed for a crime she didn’t commit, and executed by poison. But instead of dying, she wakes up in the past with a second chance—and this time, she’s not playing nice. After all, the so-called “murder” she was accused of was just a little misunderstanding! Looking back, Serena realizes her downfall wasn’t due to poor scheming but a lack of competent underlings. Determined to rewrite her fate, she recruits a group of desperate orphans and puts them through ruthless training, forging them into the most lethal, fanatically loyal elite force the kingdom has ever seen. Armed with her deadly entourage and sharp wit, Serena is ready to crush anyone who stands in her way. In this thrilling, cutthroat adventure, a morally flexible villainess seizes her second chance—not for redemption, but for revenge. ___ **Character Designer:** saino

Do you want eternal life? Red eyes, white skin, golden hair... Luna, our protagonist, is an apprentice magician who was bought by Khan, a shabby old magician. Luna is a prideful girl who spends her days learning magic in order to impress Khan, who has no interest in anything other than the study of magic. Then, the previous king dies of illness, and rebellions erupt in various parts of the country. The kingdom is on the brink of destruction, but an army of undead attacks the rebels and puts them down. Who in the world has used the forbidden necromancy?

There was a prophet who declared, “A hero who will defeat the Demon King will appear from this village.” The village believed in the prophecy because there was a boy who was skilled in swordsmanship and magic. Eight years later, the boy became a hero and defeated the Demon King. However, at the same time, he became a person who would never return. Why did the hero die? Four years after his death, as his achievements were being compiled into literature, the truth behind his death was about to be revealed.

***“Do You Desire Eternal Life?”*** The Kingdom of Rama, vast and powerful, faced a dire crisis. The legendary “Warlord,” who built the great nation in a single generation, fell ill, sparking rebellions across the land and threatening the kingdom’s very existence. But then, an undead army suddenly attacked and swiftly crushed the rebel forces. Who was using the forbidden necromancy? Conrad, a knight of the kingdom, pursued the mysterious necromancer. In a remote village, he encountered a suspicious mansion and a young girl named Luna who frequented it. With her red eyes, pale skin, and golden hair—who was she? *Was she the master of the mansion the necromancer?* *From a sensational debut author whose first work shattered sales records comes a captivating fantasy suspense that challenges readers to ponder the value of life.*

*"I won't let you be alone."* Chigusa, who struggles to express herself, ends up building walls between herself and other people. She's always alone at school, until one day a stunningly beautiful boy transfers to her school. To Chigusa's surprise, the boy turns out to be Iroha, the only person she ever considered a friend in her childhood. Iroha tells her that he changed schools just to see her. He effortlessly crosses the walls Chigusa has built around her, steadily closing the distance between them. (Source: Kodansha, translated)