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“Sea king Yuria becomes powerless child on land to challenge Demon King.”
One Step Closer to the Demon King
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7.67
2,101 rank · 2,707 readers · 40 favorites
Adventure
Comedy
Fantasy
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Synopsis
Sea king Yuria becomes powerless child on land to challenge Demon King.
When the infamy of the Demon King echoes to the ocean's depths, Yuria, the king of the sea, decides to venture onto land and challenge them. However, the very act of gaining two legs robs her of all her power, transforming her into a helpless child. Now faced with this unexpected twist of fate, can Yuria rise above this setback and defeat the Demon King to claim her place as the most powerful being in the world? (Source: Webtoon Entertainment)
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· shortest highly-rated reviews
- 10 “This is peak new gen fiction, featuring a mind-bending story with unexpected twists, awesome fights, and very good characters. While the art style is simplistic and the pacing starts off slow,...”
- 10 “This series excels through its charming, well-developed cast and a masterfully planned narrative that evolves from a simple quest into a complex, unpredictable conspiracy. While some readers might...”
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Read Order & Related
A self-contained story.
No sequels, spin-offs or alternate tellings — One Step Closer to the Demon King begins and ends here.
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A Manhwa Publication
- Published Apr 2021 – ongoing
- Source Manhwa media type
- Ref. BS-M73452 catalog