If You Don't Fall In Love, You'll Die - Chapter 20

In a world torn apart by rifts that release dangerous monsters, Espers—humans imbued with powerful abilities—serve as humanity's last line of defense. But the power of an Esper comes with a price. Overuse of their abilities leads to dangerous corruption, a force that can destroy them from the inside out. This is where Guides come in: individuals with the unique ability to calm the corruption within Espers and restore their balance.Rowan Mercer, an S-class Guide, is one of the best in his field, capable of stabilizing even the most dangerous Espers. He has worked quietly behind the scenes, helping those in need, but his life takes a dramatic turn when he is called to work with Lucian Vaughn, an S-class Esper whose immense power and unstable corruption levels make him a dangerous threat to himself and others.Lucian, a tall, stoic, and enigmatic figure, has long fought against the growing corruption within him. At first, his relationship with Rowan is purely professional—Rowan as his Guide, helping him to stay in control. However, as their interactions grow more frequent, their bond deepens in ways neither expected. What started as a simple duty soon turns into a complex relationship where power, trust, and vulnerability collide.As the world around them faces escalating threats from rifts, Rowan and Lucian must navigate not only their personal challenges but also the dangerous world of Espers and Guides. Their bond will be tested as they fight together against the corrupting forces that threaten them both.In Corrupted Bonds, survival isn’t just about battling monsters from the rifts—it's about fighting the darkness within themselves and finding a way to stay connected in a world that’s constantly pulling them apart.

A former sporting rifle shooter genius transforms into the ‘Juvenile Butcher’. While originally supposed to have received the death penalty, he was instead fortunate enough to have entered a secret and highly regarded armed force, throwing himself into the ‘Nirvana Project’.

On the night before graduating from university, Wu Xiaoyin’s children’s shoes lost consciousness amidst the sound of big sales from his classmates, accompanied by the expectation of a new life.
Unexpectedly, what I saw when I woke up the next day was a colorful giant tiger.
What’s more, this beautiful giant tiger has a scene of turning a living person into a living person.
Frightened Wu Xiaoyin’s children’s shoes, who had just woken up gorgeously, fainted, so the big tiger dragged the little female Wu Xiaoyin’s children’s shoes back to the tiger’s den, and went to give birth, haha!

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Search keywords: Protagonist: Wu Xiaoyin, Lei Lu ┃ Supporting roles: Kos, Feng, Bin, Xiao Kai ┃ Others: Beastmen, Farming, Tianwen

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A 34-year-old NEET otaku, chased out from his house by his family, found that his life is reaching a dead end. He then recalled that his life could actually have been much better if he had made better choices in the past.