“Two former allies compete to become the prophesied Overlord amid global chaos sparked by a mysterious star.”
Star of the Overlord
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Synopsis
Two former allies compete to become the prophesied Overlord amid global chaos sparked by a mysterious star.
With the appearance of the Overlord's Star in the sky, the world plunges into chaos, and only the one born with the essence of the star can save it. Amidst the upheaval, former comrades Woonhoi Baek and Ryuyoung Chun each dream of becoming the Overlord. Ryuyoung to save his family, and Woonhoi because he has nothing else to lose. But as the star shines brighter, the two find themselves swept up in an impending war. Both men's ambitions burn fiercely, but only one Overlord can reign supreme! (Source: Tapas Media)
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A self-contained story.
No sequels, spin-offs or alternate tellings — Star of the Overlord begins and ends here.
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A Manhwa Publication
- Format 122 ch ch × vol
- Total read 16h 16m approx
- Published Feb 2022 – Jul 2023
- Source Manhwa media type
- Ref. BS-M70352 catalog