clever and capable male protagonists (who aren't horrible people)

clever and capable male protagonists (who aren't horrible people)
Men who are clever and capable and cunning without being absolute wretches of humanity.

Added to as I read, you'll find all kinds of genres here. Feel free to comment some recs. 
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Created: Apr 1st, 2021, Updated: May 2nd, 2024
Created Apr 1st, 2021
Updated May 2nd, 2024
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  1. titetoile11
    titetoile11· Jun 14, 2021 08:02 AM

    you can try

    the wife is first (it's a BL)

    transmigrated into the film emperor death seeking fiance

    investment life

    daily life of the wealthy

    faking straight

    the e-sport circle's toxic assembly camp

    discussing the correct posture to enjoy dog's food

    my husband is suffering from a terminal illness

    herscherick

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  2. Aiwhatever
    Aiwhatever· Apr 14, 2021 02:05 AM

    Damn, Although i don't feel bad for people who like these kinds of novels, it must be a pain to find so little, this is why evil MC are the better novel's, even though they are plagued by romance and harems. Still have better characteristics than most of these.

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    • hejikkk
      hejikkk· Apr 20, 2021 04:14 AM
      Nah honestly most of the mcs in the books in this list are some of my favourites. It’s nice to read about people who aren’t complete bloodthirsty edgelords once in a while lol. It is a shame that they are rare to find though :/
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