Ascension of the Wealth King

  • Genre: Urban
  • Author: The_Grinning_Fiend
  • Translator:
  • Status: Ongoing

  • Rating(3.8 / 5.0)

Ethan Ward was a nobody—a broke data clerk in the gritty city of Calverton, Solvara, on the planet Aetheris, scraping by on crumbs while the world kicked him down. Betrayed by bosses, abandoned by friends, and drowning in debt, he was ready to give up—until a freak lightning strike changed everything. Enter the Galactic Ascension System, an alien force that crash-lands into his life, granting him the power to multiply his wealth, unlock futuristic tech, and claim rewards beyond imagination: luxury cars, company shares, and blueprints that could reshape the world.

From a measly paycheck exploding tenfold to driving an Astellon Vantage worth six figures, Ethan’s ascent begins with a single task—and a promise of more. But wealth comes with a price. Mysterious figures like the sharp-suited Vincent watch from the shadows, hinting at others who crave the system’s gifts. As Ethan flexes his newfound riches—humbling doubters, outsmarting rivals, and building an empire from nothing—he uncovers a web of secrets tying the system to forces far beyond Aetheris.

In a city of glitz and grit, where drones hum above docks and skyscrapers pierce the sky, Ethan’s journey is just starting. Armed with cash, charisma, and cosmic power, he’ll slap down every foe, seize every opportunity, and rise from the ashes of his old life to claim the throne of a Wealth King. But with every reward, the stakes climb higher—and the galaxy’s eyes are watching. Will Ethan conquer Calverton and beyond, or will the system’s true cost drag him back to nothing?

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  1. taichi_6717
    taichi_6717 rated it
    I'm  so glad I found  this novel. a breath of fresh  air for me, and when  I say a fresh breath  air I mean new way of presenting a story plot  that keep you eager to read more and always at edge as you read. I highly recommend this to everyone  to read.
  1. Noob6writer9
    Noob6writer9 rated it
    This is one of many Pokemon-esque series where an MC randomly transmigrates to a parallel world and has OP pet-identifying abilities for no reason other than the author said so.The MC is an adult who transmigrated into a teenager's body in a world similar to his, but they have magical pets and monsters.  The transmigration adds nothing to the story, and the MC fits in as easily as if he spent his whole life there.  He doesn't have any incongruencies to struggle through, so the transmigration is a pointless feature that could have been left out altogether.  It doesn't contribute to the plot at all.The MC is a mature, intelligent, hard-worker.  He hasn't shown any character flaws so far, and he hasn't had any character or personality development in the free chapters.  It is nice that he has a family, even though no one is shown to have any depth to their character designs either.  Weirdly enough, although the MC claims to have no interest in beauty, the writer undermines this by giving him a pet that will eventually evolve into one called "Limitless Beauty" and eventually "God of Beauty."The MC has an OP ability and an OP teacher and an OP resource and etc. from the very beginning.  It looks like he's going to become overwhelmingly OP quickly.The pets train and evolve like pokemon as they grow stronger.  Even their attacks have the same names as those used in pokemon.  I love monster evolution, so it's fine with me.  There are a limit to how many pets a person can have, so each one is precious.HOWEVER, these pets are referred to as "it" rather than he/she, even when the gender is known.  Furthermore, the translation team eventually stops from referring to the lowest ranking pets as "servants" and calls them "slaves," which has a completely different connotation in English.  There are also many other odd nuances that don't work well in English and distract readers from the narrative.The action isn't vivid and lacks details, so it doesn't give me any adrenaline rush.  It's just not exciting.  That said, the fast pace of the writing can keep it going for awhile.  Unfortunately, the writing quality just isn't enough to stand up for it.  Where's the conflict the MC is struggling with?  Oh, there isn't one.  How did the development and culture in this place differ from our world?  What about the technology?  Oh, it's all the same.  Are there people capable of taking on the MC in the future?  No, it doesn't look that way.This series is interesting and would have potential if it were reworked with a focus on character depth and development with world-building.  At the level of the free chapters, though, I only see it as being good for a free casual read.
  1. EvanYao0892
    EvanYao0892 rated it
    yes i leave a review on my work work😂😂 thank you for choosing my book, i hope you enjoy it (eventhough it's not that good) leave a comment and tell me how it is for you 🙃🙃🙃
  1. JacobHarding
    JacobHarding rated it
    A fun novel to pass time. A fun novel to pass time. A fun novel to pass time. A fun novel to pass time. A fun novel to pass time. A fun novel to pass time.
  1. chuunibyouLAB
    chuunibyouLAB rated it
    One of the first mafia novels I have ever read so if I say some stupid stuff I am sorryFirst off, writing quality. Fair warning I am not very privy to small details when I am reading. So far (33 chapters) the writing quality has been great. Little to no mistakes (that I noticed) and even the small mistakes that I spotted (like two) barely affected my reading so great job there author! Five starsUpdating stability- Just started reading today so no idea about this. Story development- Over the course of the story, many interesting events continued to happen and the actions the mc and other charcters took were very interesting and kept me very engaged. Again very well executed author. Five starsCharacter design- I would go into detail about all the little things that I liked but that would spoil the story so I won’t. However I will say that the challenges and things that head towards the mc and how it develops not only him but the people around him is very pleasing to read. Five starsWorld background- Since we are only 33 chapters in and the world seems very much based on the real world (which makes sense really) no complaints here. Not only that but the way the world is slowly developed alongside the mc’s life and escapades make the story so much more interesting since you never know what new thing will show up next. Five starsAll in all, a very interesting and pleasing story to rear with its own charm perfectly executed. Also the way the author showcases the intelligence and cunning of the mc and his skills as a mafia leader is very well done amking the story that much more exciting. 10/10Last and final point, Nero cause Nero. Nero approves.
  1. AcramLumumba
    AcramLumumba rated it
    Great Novel Overall.Kinda a bit rushed but still ended satisfying.I am just kinda sad like the old characther such as Elizabeth R-18 had never been mentioned again after chapter 150ish.So its just kinda skipped(MC dualcultivate with his wife for days:like this).Thank you author for the journey.Oh and check out author patreon to support him.
  1. UI_GUN
    UI_GUN rated it
    Unfortunately the road of martial arts is always full of its difficulties and trials and so began her harsh path towards gaining more strength and pursuing enough wealth to live a long and happy life.
  1. TwilightLord
    TwilightLord rated it
    Ramius and co were confused about what she meant by that while Irene smirked towards Serafall with a playful smile.

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