Paladin of the Dead God - Chapter 409: A Nation for the Dead (2)

{WSA ENTRY 2025}___________In a world of mages, where magic is the lifeblood of every human, a young teenage guy; Grey Dawn was unlucky as he wasn't born with an affinity. And when he was off age, he still didn't unlock his affinity and he always got bullied by everyone.But everything changed when a certain unfortunate incident allowed him to unlock his hidden abilities. On the verge of commiting suicide, a powerful entity came to him.“What are you trying to do?”“Commit suicide of course. My life is meaningless without any magic core so what's the point of my life?”“what if I told you that you could practice magic and become the most powerful mage to ever walk the earth?”___________With that fateful encounter, Grey's journey began. One of discovering his hidden affinities, defying his past and seeking to become the greatest mage the world has ever seen.Join Grey as he embarks on a journey of supremacy with his squad of different race and his own power.__________Harem? No; although there are going to be several female interests, there won't be a Harem that I assure you all.OP MC? Yes; although he was weak from the start and always got bullied, he is going to be OP after unlocking at least 2 to 3 affinities so watch out.Action packed fights? YesAcademy? Yes.

Deep below the earth's surface, a mystifying subterranean seascape lurks, an archipelago bathed in inky blackness where suspense and horror hold court. Here lie strange islands and even stranger monsters, far beyond the realms of human imagination. In this domain, mankind is far from dominant; instead, madness and death rule supreme.

Pleading for mercy from the unknown creatures of the deep only leads to a slow, tortured existence. The trapped survivors gradually distort, losing what made them human, both physically and mentally, to the gloom as they remain trapped in this eternal obscurity. Their only hope? A perilous expedition into uncharted sea territories.

Fueled by determination, Charles embark on this daunting voyage aboard his steamship, aiming to reclaim humanity's past glory. Together with his crew, they sought a way out of this hidden sea world, a path back to the sunlit world above, where humans once stood tall.

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I read a few comments from Chinese readers that compared this novel with Lord of Mysteries because of similar elements: Lovecraftian, western fantasy, first industrial revolution, and steampunk. However, I have yet to finish reading Lord of Mysteries to do any actual comparison, but I do think those who have enjoyed that novel would enjoy this as well. Also, the author of LotM, Cuttlefish That Loves Diving, also did a shout-out for this novel, so I guess he approves of it too?

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