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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
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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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- 10 “This is my first review, please forgive any mistakes. This is peak new gen fiction. The story is mind bending with twists and unexpetcted decisions, and in a world where plot armor is canonical,...”
- 10 “Story: The beginning of the story establishes the general tone for the rest of the saga, particularly the first chapter, which acts as a strong hook for the rest of the work. While it is usually...”
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A Manhwa Publication
- Published Apr 2021 – ongoing
- Source Manhwa media type
- Ref. BS-M73452 catalog