This Curse Is Just Awesome - Chapter 40 - The Fine Line Between Life And Death (Part I)

Some people begin their lives with the odds in their favor but end up failing miserably.

Lin Jingzhe, having suffered many losses and setbacks, returned to his eighteen-year-old self just before failing his college entrance exam.

Business opportunities were everywhere in the early 1990s when the Chinese economy started taking off.

Now, this golden age would be his.

- Description from Novelupdates

Renji Kurozawa was just another nobody—until he died and was reincarnated in a world of swords and magic. Summoned alongside other “Chosen Heroes,” he hoped for a second chance at life.But his gift was different. “Death Claim”—the power to steal abilities from those he kills.Betrayed by his allies and left for dead, Renji embraces his dark power. With every enemy he slays, he grows stronger, turning from a forgotten outcast into the most feared force in the kingdom.Now, hunted as a villain and pursued by gods, Renji must carve his own path—one kill at a time.If fate wants a monster, he’ll give them one.

What’s worse than finding out you’re that Louis XIV when you’re a baby?

Of course there is, for example, it’s still a magic version.

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Transmigrated into the world of High School DxD, Roy believed he had been handed a life of luxury and glory. Born into the prestigious Lucifuge family, with his Sister Grayfia as his strict yet devoted older sister, he thought he was destined for greatness. 99,997… 99,998… 99,999… 100,000!!But... reality proved harsher: Roy lacked demonic talent and, despite years of training, remained a Low-Class Devil. his peers effortlessly achieve High-Class status, he’s been trapped in a cycle of endless sword practice and ridicule. Yet, he refused to accept mediocrity. Ten thousand sword swings a day, relentless training.. Until one day..[Ding! The Strongest Demon King System has been activated. Access functions to learn more.]---- High School DxD - Main World!1 - High School of the Dead [●] - First2 - Demon Slayer [●] - Second3 - Akame Ga Kill [●] - Third4 - Bladedance of Elementalers [●] - Fourth5 - Campione [●] - Fifth