Search
    Header Background Image
    Cover of To Be a Power in the Shadows!
    ActionAdventureComedyDramaFantasyHaremSchool LifeSeinen

    To Be a Power in the Shadows!

    by ALN Editor

    ALLLightNovel Editor Emma Wilson Note: If you’ve ever dreamed of being that mysterious mastermind in the shadows, pulling all the strings while looking effortlessly cool — this novel is your ultimate power fantasy! “To Be a Power in the Shadows!” delivers hilarious misunderstandings, OP flexes, and a cast of loyal waifus that even Batman would envy. Think of it as the ultimate “I just made that up… but wait, it’s real?!” moment, multiplied by a thousand. Perfect for fans of secret organizations, edgy humor, and “main character syndrome” memes. Absolutely a must-read for anyone who loves their MC both cringe and based at the same time. Recommended rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐✨ (4.5/5)

    Emma Wilson
    Editor, ALLLIGHTNOVEL


     

    Just like how everyone adores heroes in their childhood, a certain boy adored those who hid in the shadows. One day, after living the mediocre life of a side character while undergoing frenzied training by night, he reincarnates in a different world and gains ultimate power. The young man who is only playing at being a secretive powerhouse, his misunderstanding subordinates, and a struggling, giant, shadowy organization…

    This is the story of a boy who adored shadowy manipulations who might possibly reign over the dark side of another world.

    Associated Names
    I Want to Become a Shadow Power!
    Kage no Jitsuryokusha ni Naritakute!
    TEIS
    The Eminence in Shadow (WN)
    想要成为影之实力者
    陰の実力者になりたくて!
    1. Chapter 1
      1,482 Words
    2. Chapter 2
      3,426 Words
    3. Chapter 3
      1,528 Words
    4. Chapter 4
      1,215 Words
    5. Chapter 5
      1,229 Words
    6. Chapter 6
      1,220 Words
    7. Chapter 7
      1,528 Words
    8. Chapter 8
      1,964 Words
    9. Chapter 9
      978 Words
    10. Chapter 10
      1,357 Words
    11. Chapter 11
      1,420 Words
    12. Chapter 12
      954 Words
    13. Chapter 13
      1,606 Words
    14. Chapter 14
      1,617 Words
    15. Chapter 15
      2,065 Words
    16. Chapter 16
      1,573 Words
    17. Chapter 17
      1,438 Words
    18. Chapter 18
      1,472 Words
    19. Chapter 19
      1,383 Words
    20. Chapter 20
      2,287 Words
    21. Chapter 21
      534 Words
    22. Chapter 22
      1,601 Words
    23. Chapter 23
      1,364 Words
    24. Chapter 24
      1,558 Words
    25. Chapter 25
      1,308 Words
    26. Chapter 26
      1,774 Words
    27. Chapter 27
      673 Words
    28. Chapter 28
      1,278 Words
    29. Chapter 29
      1,001 Words
    30. Chapter 30
      1,186 Words
    31. Chapter 31
      1,485 Words
    32. Chapter 32
      882 Words
    33. Chapter 33
      1,693 Words
    34. Chapter 34
      1,233 Words
    35. Chapter 35
      1,218 Words
    36. Chapter 36
      1,741 Words
    37. Chapter 37
      1,250 Words
    38. Chapter 38
      1,990 Words
    39. Chapter 39
      2,036 Words
    40. Chapter 40
      2,831 Words
    41. Chapter 41
      900 Words
    42. Chapter 42
      1,563 Words
    43. Chapter 43
      1,502 Words
    44. Chapter 44
      1,418 Words
    45. Chapter 45
      1,296 Words
    46. Chapter 46
      1,481 Words
    47. Chapter 47
      1,119 Words
    48. Chapter 48
      1,143 Words
    49. Chapter 49
      1,685 Words
    50. Chapter 50
      1,090 Words
    51. Chapter 51
      1,592 Words
    52. Chapter 52
      1,170 Words
    53. Chapter 53
      1,161 Words
    54. Chapter 54
      1,152 Words
    55. Chapter 55
      1,003 Words
    56. Chapter 56
      1,405 Words
    57. Chapter 57
      1,503 Words
    58. Chapter 58
      1,068 Words
    59. Chapter 59
      2,448 Words
    60. Chapter 60
      728 Words
    61. Chapter 61
      852 Words
    62. Chapter 62
      985 Words
    63. Chapter 63
      1,258 Words
    64. Chapter 64
      1,434 Words
    65. Chapter 65
      879 Words
    66. Chapter 66
      809 Words
    67. Chapter 67
      1,360 Words
    68. Chapter 68
      926 Words
    69. Chapter 69
      1,315 Words
    70. Chapter 70
      936 Words
    71. Chapter 71
      1,189 Words
    72. Chapter 72
      1,284 Words
    73. Chapter 73
      1,326 Words
    74. Chapter 74
      758 Words
    75. Chapter 75
      1,035 Words
    76. Chapter 76
      850 Words
    77. Chapter 77
      1,348 Words
    78. Chapter 78
      1,221 Words
    79. Chapter 79
      1,112 Words
    80. Chapter 80
      1,187 Words
    81. Chapter 81
      1,360 Words
    82. Chapter 82
      1,151 Words
    83. Chapter 83
      1,569 Words
    84. Chapter 84
      1,090 Words
    85. Chapter 85
      1,201 Words
    86. Chapter 86
      1,223 Words
    87. Chapter 87
      1,133 Words
    88. Chapter 88
      1,538 Words
    89. Chapter 89
      1,213 Words
    90. Chapter 90
      1,071 Words
    91. Chapter 91
      890 Words
    92. Chapter 92
      1,598 Words
    93. Chapter 93
      825 Words
    94. Chapter 94
      1,734 Words
    95. Chapter 95
      954 Words
    96. Chapter 96
      1,265 Words
    97. Chapter 97
      916 Words
    98. Chapter 98
      1,551 Words
    99. Chapter 99
      891 Words
    100. Chapter 100
      1,755 Words
    101. Chapter 101
      1,460 Words
    102. Chapter 102
      1,078 Words
    103. Chapter 103
      1,128 Words
    104. Chapter 104
      1,843 Words
    105. Chapter 105
      1,561 Words
    106. Chapter 106
      1,458 Words
    107. Chapter 107
      1,218 Words
    108. Chapter 108
      1,026 Words
    109. Chapter 109
      1,492 Words
    110. Chapter 110 – Her Master
      1,352 Words
    111. Chapter 111 – Mission Complete
      1,005 Words
    112. Chapter 112 – There’s No Helping It When the Left Hand Begins to Ache
      1,194 Words
    113. Chapter 113
      1,067 Words
    114. Chapter 114
      1,292 Words
    115. Chapter 115
      957 Words
    116. Chapter 116 – Do You Really Think So?
      2,239 Words
    117. Chapter 117
      1,626 Words
    118. Chapter 118 – Golden Retreiver
      712 Words
    119. Chapter 119
      1,617 Words
    120. Chapter 120
      990 Words
    121. Chapter 121
      1,745 Words
    122. Chapter 122
      420 Words
    123. Chapter 123
      762 Words
    124. Chapter 124
      960 Words
    125. Chapter 125
      872 Words
    126. Chapter 126
      1,006 Words
    127. Chapter 127
      1,197 Words
    128. Chapter 128
      1,035 Words
    129. Chapter 129
      515 Words
    130. Chapter 130
      483 Words
    131. Chapter 131
      1,338 Words
    132. Chapter 132
      1,218 Words
    133. Chapter 133
      2,163 Words
    134. Chapter 134 – Rumor of the Counterfeit Bills (Part 2)
      552 Words
    135. Chapter 135 – All Met His Expectations
      1,129 Words
    136. Chapter 136
      562 Words
    137. Chapter 137
      759 Words
    138. Chapter 138
      791 Words
    139. Chapter 139
      1,084 Words
    140. Chapter 140
      875 Words
    141. Chapter 141
      1,003 Words
    142. Chapter 142
      1,447 Words
    143. Chapter 144
      891 Words
    144. Chapter 145
      1,503 Words
    145. Chapter 146
      2,933 Words
    146. Chapter 147
      486 Words
    147. Chapter 148
      734 Words
    148. Chapter 149
      953 Words
    149. Chapter 150
      1,190 Words
    150. Chapter 151
      933 Words
    151. Chapter 152 – The Princess’s Mob Friend
      921 Words
    152. Chapter 153 – Evil Encroaching
      751 Words
    153. Chapter 154 – Looks like We’re Done.
      909 Words
    154. Chapter 155 – Soul Searching
      752 Words
    155. Chapter 156 – Sorry, Ya Lost Me.
      666 Words
    156. Chapter 157 – Action Spy
      958 Words
    157. Chapter 158 – Cut Down Anything!
      674 Words
    158. Chapter 159 – Beacon of Revolt
      952 Words
    159. Chapter 160 – I Can Hear Him But From Where…
      921 Words
    160. Chapter 161 – My Time to Shine?
      892 Words
    161. Chapter 162 – The Ringleader is Here!?
      639 Words
    162. Chapter 163 – Sigh, really didn’t want to make a scene, man~
      749 Words
    163. Chapter 164 – The Power of Diabolos
      620 Words
    164. Chapter 165 – Where is He?
      730 Words
    165. Chapter 166 – Demon Lord Unleashed
      1,050 Words
    166. Chapter 167 – Mordred
      1,008 Words
    167. Chapter 168 Part 1
      460 Words
    168. Chapter 168 Part 2 – What Were Ideal Powers in Shadows in My Mind? (Part 2)
      270 Words
    169. Chapter 169 – In This Troop You Will Earn A Lot of Money
      1,046 Words
    170. Chapter 170 – The Dream Of Two Men
      1,370 Words
    171. Chapter 171 – Mob Character’s Field Trip
      1,177 Words
    172. Chapter 172 – Three Ojisans
      1,024 Words
    173. Chapter 173 – Vow of Black Rose
      973 Words
    174. Chapter 174 – Don’t Upstage Me
      892 Words
    175. Chapter 175 – Do Not Kick the Platform
      999 Words
    176. Chapter 176 – Evil God・Instant Kill・〇〇〇 Sword
      831 Words
    177. Chapter 177 – Died On the Spot
      951 Words
    178. Chapter 178 – So-called Master
      801 Words
    179. Chapter 179 – The End of Mob Character
      428 Words
    180. Chapter 180 – A Small Part of the Abyss-like Plan
      788 Words
    181. Chapter 181 – She’s the Type of Person Who Always Exaggerates
      818 Words
    182. Chapter 182 – The Other Side Connecting the Past, Present and Future
      757 Words
    183. Chapter 183 – Infatuated with That Courage and Insight
      435 Words
    184. Chapter 184 – We Are Friends After All!
      725 Words
    185. Chapter 185 – If He Was Born Before A Thousand Years Ago
      669 Words
    186. Chapter 186 – Terrible Interests
      721 Words
    187. Chapter 187 – Two People with Social Phobia
      818 Words
    188. Chapter 188 – Epsilon’s Secret Recipe
      738 Words
    189. Chapter 189 – Epsilon in Gorgeous Disguise
      949 Words
    190. Chapter 190 – Take A Walk in the Forest
      736 Words
    191. Chapter 191 – Everything Is Connected, All of Which Meets His Expectations
      701 Words
    192. Chapter 192 – Let Me Show You Perfect Magic Control
      812 Words
    193. Chapter 193 – It’s Not My Fault The Shot Went Awry
      821 Words
    194. Chapter 194 – Great Sacrifice for World Peace and Science
      1,019 Words
    195. Chapter 195 – The Secret One Wants to Hide the Most
      385 Words
    196. Chapter 196 – A Natural Phenomenon of Unknown Cause or A Paranormal Phenomenon
      778 Words
    197. Chapter 197 – Battle of Darkness
      885 Words
    198. Chapter 198 – Forget to Close the Door
      972 Words
    199. Chapter 199 – It’s All The Americans’ Fault
      814 Words
    200. Chapter 200 – Mysterious Architect Eta Lloyd Wright
      643 Words
    201. Chapter 201 – The Only Food Left Is DX
      781 Words
    202. Chapter 202 – Fraudulent Company
      1,332 Words
    203. Chapter 203 – Seems Like Never Coming Back
      796 Words
    204. Chapter 204: Kayu……uma
      780 Words
      Note