Cold/cunning/calm/crazy/ruthless mc
Cold/cunning/calm/crazy/ruthless mc
No rankings! All random order
Just a list consisting of characters who apply to at least one of the following tags as stated in list. Some characters will have all 5 of the applied tags, others only would have 1 tag at most. Some might only be ‘slightly’ cold or calm but still will be on this list, alas falling under the category.
The story will consist of all types of novels like the typical Korean transmigration stories to the angsty danmei. All types, infinite flow, a deep slice of life I keep my word…
Currently updating so more stories will come on here, will try to find some hidden gems, I have been on this site for a while and have only just made an account so you will have to bare with me, as I try to find those stories I have read a long time back
Also would be very nice if anybody reading this recommended anymore stories to add onto this list as I have been desperately searching for actual decent stories with this tag. Surprisingly not many stories actually fulfil this tag successfully and I rather not add some derelict dull 2000+ novel with op mc, rather stories that will captivate your interest
Just a list consisting of characters who apply to at least one of the following tags as stated in list. Some characters will have all 5 of the applied tags, others only would have 1 tag at most. Some might only be ‘slightly’ cold or calm but still will be on this list, alas falling under the category.
The story will consist of all types of novels like the typical Korean transmigration stories to the angsty danmei. All types, infinite flow, a deep slice of life I keep my word…
Currently updating so more stories will come on here, will try to find some hidden gems, I have been on this site for a while and have only just made an account so you will have to bare with me, as I try to find those stories I have read a long time back
Also would be very nice if anybody reading this recommended anymore stories to add onto this list as I have been desperately searching for actual decent stories with this tag. Surprisingly not many stories actually fulfil this tag successfully and I rather not add some derelict dull 2000+ novel with op mc, rather stories that will captivate your interest
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Created: May 31st, 2023, Updated: Jan 2nd, 2025
Created May 31st, 2023
Updated Jan 2nd, 2025
179 Chapters Every 29.7 Day(s) 157 Readers 12 Reviews 09-08-2024
Ruthless. Absolutely ruthless with no regard to people. Cold and apathetic. Honestly when I was adding him onto the list even I had to think twice about it because he isn’t a remorseful nor likeable person. He will kill without reason and killed his family. He would kill a mass amount of people just to refine a pill. In the end despite being torn between putting him here and not, I chose to since he really does fit this list. However if you do hate him, then don’t say I didn’t warn you…... more>>
7 Chapters Every 124.4 Day(s) 229 Readers 0 Reviews 03-28-2023
Back at it with another heart tugging tragedy. Our mc I would say he’s cold and indifferent but instead of indifferent he’s a little haughty. Regardless it’s a very good read even though only 7 chapters are out at the moment ... more>>
210 Chapters Every 9.7 Day(s) 6195 Readers 26 Reviews 07-27-2025
Iceblock mc here we go. So our mc is a very cold calm and rational person put in a survival game. He is an interesting character per se, he is illiterate yet very strong and well all and all he matches almost all the tags. Cold apathetic clever etc. So I would recommend this story very good in my opinion ... more>>
28 Chapters Every 23.9 Day(s) 930 Readers 5 Reviews 11-06-2024
Ruthless revenge story. Our mc is absolutely cold and cunning, ready to get revenge on all who wronged him. A very good read which is surprisingly unpopular ... more>>
217 Chapters Every 3.3 Day(s) 2102 Readers 19 Reviews 08-07-2025
Ok our mc here is one of my favourites. He is quite cool and level headed and can be cold? He seems more apathetic and indifferent however he is like that in a realistic manner, not as some op mc who could kill without a single tear, more of a rational reasonable and smart mc. Also reincarnation story once more? Yep.... more>>
911 Chapters Every 1 Day(s) 989 Readers 12 Reviews 08-06-2025
Hmm well this was a hard one for me. Our mc is yes pragmatic and also cunning, but in the end I put him on here as he does sort of fit with the tags. He is in the middle of a cunning brat and a sadistic cold demon, but he also has human faults. Shocking right? Anyways the novel is a hidden gem so even if he kind of doesn’t fit (well does with the cunning tag) he will be on the list in the end. A very good story. (He kinda be acting like Cale at times just more mysterious and intriguing also he definitely has extreme personality shifts like honesty went from... more>>
239 Chapters Every 0.9 Day(s) 5170 Readers 65 Reviews 03-13-2021
Wow is this our 3rd fl now? Anyway she is very cold and apathetic and a general and martial artist! Yep anyway it’s like the roles are reversed in this novel, with the fl being the cold strong yet gentle to the cute ml so if your into reversed gender norms try it out, (as I said there will be varying types of novels in this list, all sharing a cold cunning or ruthless mc)... more>>
34 Chapters Every 5.9 Day(s) 1928 Readers 7 Reviews 05-17-2025
I know this was the novel I truly had to think about adding. Like it is so comedic at the start but oh boy it collapses into utter mania and tragedy. And to by honest the mc is the definition of personality disorder like bro seems so cold and apathetic but inside is full on sadistic anyways this novel is amazing and the manhwa is utter chaos yet awesome great read... more>>
167 Chapters Every 6.6 Day(s) 2066 Readers 14 Reviews 05-14-2025
Once more the cold and extremely calm fl comes again! Shockingly few of them exist and the few that do seem to be top tier novels honestly a shocker. Regardless she is hitting every tag given especially cunning defo try the story out... more>>
51 Chapters Every 75.1 Day(s) 1516 Readers 9 Reviews 07-28-2022
Well this story is quite good you know. Our mc is a genius clearly psychotic profiler who solves crimes. How cool and unique right? Plus romance isn’t tagged so you know… For those who love stories like that try this out.... more>>
61 Chapters Every 25.6 Day(s) 3004 Readers 15 Reviews 08-03-2025
Dam our mc here defines the title. He has no empathy and combined with mind reading abilities. RIP to everyone he is a mad man I swear, ok jokes a side he is from a family of police officers so he is more on the ‘moral’ side but still. He fits the title plus it’s a crime thriller novel what not to love... more>>
20 Chapters Every 217.9 Day(s) 10080 Readers 103 Reviews 09-07-2016
Ok this story is a bit hit and miss. You will see a lot of people compare this to Pokemon (which i loved playing) and tbh it kind of is only the mc is a cold confident and sullen individual who is a lot calmer and mature than idk ash lol. Unfortunately it is similar to other CN novels where the mc has plot armour but really what series outside of tragedy or realistic stories don’t have that? Not many anyway you may as well try it out, it’s concept is cool.... more>>
38 Chapters Every 227.9 Day(s) 10675 Readers 89 Reviews 03-09-2017
Pretty self explanatory. It’s a girl who ate death. A very apathetic and unbothered mc. Anyways a fairly good Japanese light novel check it out. 4.8 stars yet 86 reviews should tell you it’s good... more>>
96 Chapters Every 71.9 Day(s) 607 Readers 3 Reviews 08-31-2022
I really do need to make an evil mc list. When I do this mc will most definitely be on there. He is a pure psychopath, there is no redemption nor tragic moral behind him, he is mentally f*** in the head basically. However if you are a sucker for ruthless bloody mcs then this story is for you. It is currently at 3.5 stars however that may be due to having only 3 reviews. All and all check it out for yourself. It is fairly explicit however so, if you hate gore you may wish to pass on this one... more>>
34 Chapters Every 147 Day(s) 2382 Readers 33 Reviews 10-16-2020
Okay so this was actually a recommendation I have actually only read a quarter or two of this novel, but I would say it fits. Not as helpful as my previous summaries sure, but try it regardless it is a fairly good read and from what I have heard it only gets better... more>>
200 Chapters Every 37.2 Day(s) 1800 Readers 27 Reviews 03-16-2024
Well another world travelling system based novel. Only this time the romance tag ain’t here! Well this novel isn’t exactly superb or anything but the mc is a cold cunning and ruthless mc who absolutely loves scalpels. His favourite weapon. All and all he is a genuine cunning mc and so you should try it out because why not?... more>>
187 Chapters Every 9.8 Day(s) 370 Readers 5 Reviews 04-11-2025
This novel mc is ruthless. But he is also more humane in a sense, well in the beginning, as I’m writing this I’m reading the 2000+ novel so it will take a while till I finish it. But from what I have read it is a really cool ghost story novel and our mc definitely will be filling most of the tags if not all in the future. He has the potential, however maybe not the evil tag. The man seems to be righteous in a sense, but still not hesitating to kill those who attempt to kill him. I will say there are some shitty s** jokes in here but it does seem to... more>>
#43Kneel to Me
29 Chapters Every 59.3 Day(s) 1435 Readers 27 Reviews 06-19-2023
This mc is a badass. She is so ruthless and calm and easily changes peoples mind without struggle. She is fairly op but I’m not complaining, after all there were lots of people hating on her during the start, I mean it’s an infinite flow novel with chat rooms of course there will be. Regardless of that I love infinite flows and our mc is fitting the cunning calm cautious and ruthless tags... more>>
31 Chapters Every 53.8 Day(s) 269 Readers 4 Reviews 01-27-2025
Mk with this novel it actually is a multiple character story, with the protagonist, overlord of the stars guiding them. It is a fairly cool and interesting to see how he manages to fix the fate of these depressing characters a good novel regardless ... more>>
25 Chapters Every 22.9 Day(s) 305 Readers 1 Reviews 10-19-2024
Well its your typical niche story just done well. Unique no, but a fairly decent read nevertheless, being a novel that if your not looking for a superb masterpiece of a story, then its perfect... more>>
972 Chapters Every 2.2 Day(s) 7711 Readers 59 Reviews 08-06-2025
Do i even need to explain this? Sure its comedic at heart, and our mc truly is bat sh*t crazy. Most likely why i put him on the list, other than that i will say that (no spoilers) but that scene around the 300-400s is definitely placing old Chung upon the cold ruthless and calm tags. Many people really said it was bone chilling, you would have to read to see. Regardless, it a Murim novel that has a perfect blend of comedic, heart warming and emotional scenes, with its storytelling exceeding most novels you will find on this site. Do not be turned off by the 1000+ chapters, (say 455 but you can only... more>>
316 Chapters Every 25.3 Day(s) 1818 Readers 18 Reviews 08-07-2024
Now this novel is a good find. The mc here goes through a lot of hardships, to the point of being plain pitiful. She however remains cold, calm and determined to make progress despite what comes in her way. She is quite clever though fairly apathetic in her own way... more>>
#48Returning
117 Chapters Every 66.1 Day(s) 3396 Readers 42 Reviews 07-28-2023
Another clever and cold protagonist, ready to deliver her revenge. This novel isn’t my personal favourite, however i can say that our fem protagonist takes the cake for genuinely being an amazing manipulator, driven by revenge. She will use her looks, and whatever she has too. This story is actually really intriguing i will say... more>>
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Nice list! Will keep an eye on this
Something that could fit this would be "Soul of Negary", depending on how much you like it lol
Thanks, appreciate the support (do keep and eye out, constantly finding new novels to add)
Also a good recommendation, I just added it, in the beginning I was contemplating whether I should or shouldn’t add it, but in the end I decided the mc fits a few tags and I have already put other works where the mc barely fits even one tag so in the end I put it. Regardless thank you for the recommendation.