Max Strength Necromancer

Catastrophic Necromancer / National Transfer: Necromancer! I Am A Disaster / Necromancer! I Am the Calamity The game descends upon reality, world rules are overturned, and humanity enters an era of universal career change. Magical beasts run rampant! Secret realms, dungeons, and abysses are countless! Terror and treasures coexist! Danger and opportunity go hand in hand! Only by becoming a career changer, leveling up, and growing stronger can one stand at the pinnacle of the world! On the day of career change, Lin Moyu becomes the sole hidden profession: Necromancer. He obtains a god-level talent, with just level 1 talent enhancing all skills tenfold. He gains a god-level passive skill, transferring all damage to his summons. From now on, as long as his summons don't perish, Lin Moyu won't die. "Endless god-level skeleton warriors!" "Billions of lich mages!" "Countless undead bone dragons!" "Can you withstand it?" Under the curse, even gods turn to bones. Corpses explode, the sky falls and the earth shatters, the world collapses. "I sit high upon the throne of bones, walking between life and death." "I am the calamity!"

In a world where Magic reigned supreme, Ruling over the Mythic Elements were the Holy Magicians of the Sacred Elements. A young prodigy, Gabriel was selected as the Holy Priest in the Church of the Magic of Light. He was the youngest mage to awaken the most coveted element of light; his future was supposed to be bright... But one day, he disappeared as if the darkness had swallowed him up. As Gabriel walked on the thin line between life and death while fighting for his life, something came in his life... Something that was going to change his life and the world forever... Step on this unforgettable journey of light and darkness that transcends boundaries of space and time like never before...

In a world where darkness was always a step further and the light was bleaker, "Grim Dark Online" has become a notorious VRMMORPG, drawing players into its thrilling depths. But when hackers breach the game's firewall, players—including Kenji—find themselves trapped in this virtual reality after an abrupt system shutdown. As chaos unfolds, the World Soul Barrier collapses, unleashing a horde of demon gods and their minions upon the realm. The Cult of Black Snake, the Silent Nightstalkers assassins, and the slaughter of the Immortals threaten their very fabric of existence. With the World Soul and the World Tree corrupted, Kenji must navigate this perilous landscape armed only with his last playthrough’s knowledge as a warrior. Previously, he had conquered the God of Death, a necromancer villain, and earned the title of God of Slaughter. But now, faced with the onset of devastation, he is thrown back to the beginning of this nightmare. Desperate to reclaim his former power as a warrior, Kenji discovers that fate has other plans. Instead, he is bestowed the class of Necromancer—the very embodiment of his past fears. This transformation offers him an unexpected opportunity to rise above his previous limitations. With the unique ability to summon minions that mimic his battle instincts, Kenji possesses greater firepower and tactical versatility than ever before. Now, he must embrace his newfound abilities and confront the demon lords and gods that threaten to consume his world. As a warrior trapped in the body of a necromancer, Kenji’s journey is one of survival, adaptation, and redemption in a realm where darkness reigns. Will he harness the power of his past, or will the very darkness he once fought against consume him?

"The Demons I Face And Her Love That Gives Me Strength" follows Asahi, a 17-year-old high school student in Tokyo harboring a secret—his superhuman strength. Asahi lives a double life, attending school with his friends, including his Girlfriend/Fiancé Ai, and fending off demon attacks as part of an organization. Ai is the only one who knows about his secret. The narrative balances Asahi’s high school life and his responsibility to protect the city from malevolent forces, portraying his internal conflicts, unyielding loyalty, and close bond with Ai, who is his confidante and support system. Asahi’s powers attract endless challenges, but he faces each threat head-on, embodying resilience and heroism. The story delves into his past and the trauma that molded him, revealing his protective instincts towards his sister Natsumi and deep-seated guilt over his parents’ tragic fate. "The Demons I Face And Her Love That Gives Me Strength" is a tale of courage, companionship, and the relentless drive to protect loved ones, set against the backdrop of a supernatural war.

"No I'm not biased and obsessed with the dead. You people really just piss me off, simple as that." a man that was blessed with a curse gets put into a world filled with magic and swords. after finding his strength and weaknesses and his power as a necromancer, he decides to wield it differently than what most do... Earning the loyalty of the dead.

"I should have stayed home and played video games." This was Ray's last thought before darkness engulfed him after he was hit by a car. But surprisingly, instead of finding himself before the gates of hell after dying, Ray found out he was transmigrated into another world. The world Ray was transmigrated to was called Arora World, a place where you can use different kinds of skills, magic, and even acquire powerful classes. Ray found himself in the body of a young boy named Evan, who was studying in a hunter academy after awakening his abilities at the age of fourteen. At first, Ray was happy that he was transmigrated into the body of someone who had awakened his abilities and could use the magic he always wanted to use. However, as Ray went through Evan's memories, he finally realized that everything was not as simple as he had expected. Evan had a unique physique that didn't allow him to increase his power like other people. Because of this useless unique physique, Evan was the weakest hunter in the entire academy. And that was not all; the more Ray looked at Evan's memories, the more he realized just how troublesome his situation was. "I know I entered this body without buying a ticket, but isn't this too much?" Ray said in a depressed voice after going through Evan's memories. Will Ray be able to survive in this new world? Is the physique of his new body really useless? Join Ray on his adventure to find out.

The world stood on the precipice of a technological revolution. It was a time when virtual reality had evolved to a point where it could no longer be distinguished from reality itself. Among all the games being released, one stood out from the rest: Nexon Online. With breathtaking graphics and mechanics, it easily dominated the rest with 50 million players worldwide. In the most immersive MMORPG ever created, the world is at war. Humanity struggles against the Demon Kingdom, ruled by seven fearsome monarchs, with no player or NPC strong enough to turn the tide. Amid the chaos, a young solo gamer joins the game late, far behind the competition. While exploring a hidden dungeon, he stumbles upon a rare rune that unlocks the Necromancer class, a path feared for its dark power. As a master of the undead, he quietly builds his strength. But the game’s dangers are more than just monsters and rival players—hidden truths about the world threaten to blur the lines between virtual and reality. As the war escalates, this lone Necromancer may become the key to humanity’s survival—or its ultimate downfall.

Born to be human, Trained to be an Assassin! Fated to be a god! Growing up to become an assassin whose name speaks dread in the hearts of men, cunning, twisted, and smart - that's Rey Castle. A teenager who would dare challenge a nation just for fun. Serving under the man who raised him as an assassin, Rey's goal is to eliminate the five people responsible for the Baylor Slaughter Incident, an incident that made him an orphan and destroyed his true clan. This goal has burned in his heart since he discovered the truth. Standing at the top of the food chain in a world filled with magic and dreadful powers, entities ready to destroy even the world to obtain the power to transcend mortality. Yet, Rey's hunger for greater power becomes unbearable. The infamous Deathmaker shall experience the true meaning of creation itself. Once mortal, he shall transcend into a state where even constellations aren't equal to him! Becoming one with the Endless!

~Updates Daily~ (usually near 8PM ET / 1AM GMT) Other Tags: #GL #Slice of Life #Comedy #TheStrongActingWeak #ChildhoodSweethearts (It counts!) Single love interest Yuri! No lengthy misunderstandings over this fact~ --- After failing to ascend to the heights of Divinity despite all her preparations, an ancient cultivator finds herself not embracing the emptiness of the void - but the interior warmth of a womb. Her memories intact despite her spirit being a merest fraction of her height - and her trusted Astralism unchanged - she carefully starts over from an infant. How to navigate her family: [really easy with only two parents and an estate full of servants!] How to portray herself: [everyone likes 'sweet' kids and trusts (underestimates) 'weak' girls!] How 'quickly' to reveal the power she gathers: [this region is a 'backwater', let's just take it slow~] How her marriage was arranged before birth: [my parents adore me so at an appropriate time I'll just have it cance- oh?] Dealing with an 'amusing' deceit: ['he' looks worried still, but 'he' doesn't have to worry from me!] Confronting the 'boy' in private: [whatever their iffy plan is, I just obtained a husband-wife~] Even in a new life, | Elua er Goltbred | can't and doesn't *want* to change who she really is. A scheming cultivator. A possessive lover. Neither of those things had been a real hindrance to the Peak of Demi-God. Balancing the two in this life - without driving away the young 'boy' she decided would be hers - centers as much around helping | Qatrand er Yecine | find herself... as it is hoping to ease the fiance into how messed up the 'younger' girl honestly is. It's a good thing that the reborn cultivator can improvise with her ridiculous control of an Illusion Astralism - because plans fail and unexpected things happen when you're not *really* a genius. Like her Physique in this life allowing the lightest 'grip' to crack stone... | Qat | (the nickname picked almost instantly!) despite being a little stunted by her family environment early on, finds her future wife to be 'cute' on their first meeting. ... she really shouldn't have let on. It made her | El | kind of vain. Oh, and muscles. | Elua | : I just like looking at them, okay!? Is it so weird? People can have hobbies... - - - > Types of Cultivation // Spiritual (Soul), Physical (Body), Essence (Qi) > Aspect Trinity // Astralism, Physique, Element 'Ranks' Initial - Early, Mid, Late Lower Realms // Enchanter, Primalist, Breacher Upper Realms // Defier, Demi-god, Divinity - Echelons (First -> Seventh[Peak]) - - - Cover Art: AI Text Prompt Generation + title (etc.) added with an image editor. I also tend to do other 'fixes' in post! Potential trigger warnings: > A FL that may seem (to some) like they are being groomed due to 'true age' difference. > A MC that gets a little 'thirsty' a little 'young' but tries to 'keep her own pants on' until the proper age. > A toxic family environment willing to force an unloved child into the role of a crossdresser. A child that grew more than okay with it. > 'Pretty Good Dad' intentionally 'picked on' by his 'sweet daughter' for being a relatively 'minor obstacle'. Seriously, you were warned, average fathers with teenagers. Do not engage your trauma.

The new book "Mystical Tycoon Rebuilds the Underworld in the Stars" is out! Please add to your collection~ 【Metaphysics + Exciting Story + Dual Strengths + 1v1】 Jiangli went into seclusion one day, and when she emerged, it had already been 800 years. When she opened her eyes, she found that the world had completely changed. The money and the quadrangle courtyard she had hoarded were gone, replaced by a huge debt. And a silly disciple. Jiangli could only tearfully roll up her sleeves and pick up her old trade. Gradually, people soon discovered that the Taoist Temple, which was on the verge of bankruptcy and demolition, suddenly started prospering again, with big shots seeking help one after another. Famous movie stars, trending idols, company CEOs, celebrities from all walks of life: "Tycoon, save me!" However, no one noticed that the revered tycoon they spoke of was addicted to live streaming. Yet in the tycoon's live stream channel, there was always a patron dominating the leaderboard. Everyone was speculating about the identity of this lavish mystery patron. During one incident, Jiangli said in a live stream: Thanks to my husband... Fans: Shocked!!! The tycoon's husband has been revealed!!!

The impostor Necromancer, with inferior forces, is hunted and rejected by others. The genuine Necromancer, with countless skeletons, becomes a ruling sovereign. After obtaining the Double Doors, Wu Heng discovered that his world was overrun with zombies. Plan A failed, and thus began the implementation of plan B for survival. Wu Heng chose to become a 'Necromancer.' Summoning undead is forbidden in this alien world? The post-apocalyptic planet is full of potential soldiers. Impossible to survive in a zombie-filled world? Then let me live and learn skills in this alien realm. Hence, an undead army armed with modern weaponry made its debut in this world. A calamity engulfs the world, a million skeletons rise. The Dead Bone Dragon, Undead King. (Double Doors + Necromancer + Magic + Fantasy World + Undead Catastrophe.)

Dumar, bio-engineered assassin, shoots himself in the head in an attempt to escape the purpose he was created for. Upon wakening, Dumar finds himself in a plain, stone built room with simple wooden furnishings and no décor. He also finds he is paralysed. Transported to another world by Grethron, a necromancer, to kill his brother Malthrom, Dumar realises he will never be free of the fate he has been created for, even killing himself had not changed anything. Grethron takes Dumar to the palace to see the queen who apologises to Dumar for her brother-in-law’s defiling of his soul. Dumar discovers Grethron’s brother, Malthrom, invaded the kingdom before and is gearing up to do the same again. Using his necromancy, Malthrom enslaves unwilling people to join his army and begins his march north. Dumar is drawn in and honoured by the people but will he break his own vow never to kill or let the people he has come to care for suffer?

Three centuries ago, the Gates appeared vast, otherworldly portals linking Earth to realms beyond comprehension. Neither man-made nor natural, they were constructs of unknown gods, their purpose shrouded in mystery. From these Gates came beings of immense power, capable of either destruction or enlightenment, heralding Earth’s potential transformation. Humanity was meant to fall 200 years ago, but something delayed the apocalypse. The Gates, still standing, became enigmatic fixtures of life. Their true purpose was forgotten—until Viktor, a wandering ex-soldier, stumbled upon the system's "final piece": Luck. His discovery unleashed the cataclysm. A message echoed worldwide: “The world has discovered the final piece of the system: Luck. Countdown remaining for the breaking of the gates: 48 hours.” The collapse began. Monsters surged from the Gates, bringing realms of magic and nightmares into Earth’s fragile reality. Cities fell, governments crumbled, and survival became the only goal. Marked by an impossibly maxed Luck stat of 9,999, Viktor became humanity’s reluctant hope. To stop the chaos, he must destroy the 37 Gates, unravel the gods’ system, and confront the truth of Earth’s fate. Time is running out. The Gates have broken. The monsters are here. Let the battle for survival begin.

Under the sky of history, whether you love or not, you are merely a speck of dust. No matter who you are, what you can grasp is only yourself.

Zhou Liang was a 17 year old boy who was in a miserable cycle of playing video games while taking little care of himself, his sole focus being to be the best gamer in the world. One day he unexpectedly died from lack of basic nutrition after staring at his computer screen for 5 days straight with no food or water. His life was so pathetic that barely anyone, not even his father, cared about his death. So why was he chosen...? [System] [Name]: Arthur Grimwood [Age]: 0 [Guild Rank]: N/A [Military Rank]: N/A [Skills]: ... ... [Class]: Mythical Necromancer {№§▲₿ΞŁ Rank}

You can read the full story here, but volume 1 is currently up for sale on amazon https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CW3HYKRQ This is a slow-burn isekai story about a young girl named Siya who was born with a weak body into a world that only cares about Strength. Because of this, she isn’t able to even use the only thing she has going for her, a knack for strategy, which is the last thing that the nation of meat heads seems to care about. She faces many hardships and trials, struggling through abuse, grueling training, and seeing death around every turn. Despite all of this, she presses on, grasping at straws and using everything at her disposal to survive. Turning to devine favor, unique abilities, and even magic and dark magic later on, they each come with a new problem. As she finds unlikely friends, and deals with unthinkable betrayals, she struggles to finally stand tall and place herself in a position of power where her true abilities could finally shine. This is NOT a revenge story, but that isn’t to say the main character magically forgives people either.

Han Ye crossed into the world of a fantasy cultivation epoch, transmigrating into a tenant farmer in Langlang Village. Believing he was doomed to live his life in toil and hardship, he accidentally awakened a destiny called "Accumulated Attributes Released at Once". "Accumulated Attributes Released at Once": Not unlike how constant dripping wears away a stone, or how hard frost forms at three feet not overnight, it allows one to accumulate the attributes of others. Remaining quiet until the moment you choose to release it, one can then shock everyone with their power. In Langlang Village, he worked alongside farmers, and secretly listened to lectures in private schools. "Strength of an Ox +1" "Slightly Versed in Literature and Ink +1" In the Sect's Grand Competition, disciples compete and are selected through observation. "Fire Spiritual Root +1" "Sword Heart Clarity +1" With such assistance, hope ignited within Han Ye. He steadily developed, diligently accumulated attributes and improved his strength to allow himself to transform, growing stronger in silence. That year, the gears of fate began to turn. No one expected that the tranquil world of immortal cultivators, which had remained peaceful for ten thousand years, would begin to descend into chaos! As the Heavens collapsed, the great powers emerged; immortals descended, sparking a war between the righteous and the demonic. No one could have imagined that a humble tenant farmer from those years past could rise to become Han the Respected One, feared by the world.

Young people aged 15 to 25 around the world are forced into a deadly game that unfolds over twenty rounds. The protagonist, equipped with the rare ability to regress, begins his 100th challenge. After surviving the game 99 times before, he possesses a significant power advantage over the others. As he learns that the final round demands at least five participants, he carefully assembles a group to avoid repeating past mistakes.

Ashner has the worst luck. No money, no friends, and no girlfriend. That’s until he drunkenly stumbles across a golden key, which gives him access to a fantasy world. And with a weekly Gotcha power system that gives him no say on what power he may obtain. But the most valuable thing about this world is the monsters. When they’re killed, they drop gold coins. Real gold coins. Maybe, just maybe, Ashner’s luck is about to change. --------------------------------------------- This story is not for the weak. It has violence and dark topics. You've been warned. What to expect from this story. - Not AI assisted. Just human effort. - Two separate worlds. One is a destroyed, futuristic, radiated, and dystopian world. The other is a fantasy world wrapped in the hate of slavery and losing to the Dead God that wants to devour all living things. - A blend of sci-fi and fantasy. - Oppression and slavery and the effects it has on both the abusee and the abuser. - A deep dive into every significant character, their struggles, and what motivates them. - Smut and sex scenes. I don't shy away from girl-on-girl. No BL and no NTR. - Weekly uploads. - Extremely long chapters.

What is Human? What is Evil? What is Good? What is Life? What is Death? What is a Beast?

Saito Anzhong one day was in a military meeting when the next thing he knew, he was being stabbed like Julius Ceaser. Right before he took his final breath, he woke up in a cave, in someone else's body! Soon after, he realizes that he woke up in the body of Lev Griffins, who is a minor villain in the novel, "How to Kill Demons Without Dying." Unfortunately for him, Lev is someone who the protagonist absolutely hates. The protagonist ends up killing him for almost achieving his long awaited revenge and for deciving him. But there is one thing good going for him, he transmigrated before Lev had met the Protagonist. Wanting to not get involved in any major plot events involving the protagonist or the main villain, the demon king, he tries his best to avoid any of the main characters at all cost. Unfortunately though, he has pursuers, who are out for his heart. =============================================== I apologize if i get anything wrong when talking about something that is in real life as well, because this is the first thing that i have officially written and posted on any form of a platform. Oh, it will also sometimes be changing from 1st person to 3rd person in the chapters i just thought it would make more sense in those different forms of writing. Also i promise the story is much better then the synopsis. I SWEAR I DIDN'T MAKE THAT THE NAME OF THE MCs HOME ON PURPOSE, I just realized to late, as in 40 chapters late. My bad #LGBT+ #FANTASY #SCIENCE-FICTION #OVERPOWERED #SLIGHT-COMEDY #SLIGHT-ROMANCE #MYSTERY #SLIGHT-HORROR #HAREM

A boy who is fan of necromancy got reincarnated to another world, a story about his adventure and how he improves his magic trough an academy. Author: HEY guys this is my first time writing this story as you may have know or can see, that the book was created atleast 3 months ago but I can't update frequently because I have so many major school works T.T But I want to make up for it while i'm on semestral break--- hope I can release atleast 20+ chapters or more than that before my semester begins again T.T ______________! Also there might be Author's Note every chapter, there's some additional information I add there :)

Ken, an ordinary young man who spends most of his time playing computer games, suddenly finds himself in a new world after witnessing the fall of a massive meteor that destroys everything around him. Upon waking up, he discovers that he has been chosen to be a "Summoner of the Seventh Rank" and gains new abilities such as summoning soldiers and controlling spirits. Ken wakes up in a luxurious room and finds himself the ruler of a small village following the mysterious death of his father. With the appearance of a strange window displaying his skills and tasks, Ken begins to explore his new world and learns how to use his powers.

Search for books with the same title for more updates on Kindle, goole play, gumroad, esty The first time she met him, she was a kindergarten teacher, and he was a parent. The second time she met him, she was the wife being bullied by a mistress, and he was the "knight in shining armor." The third time she met him, she was his client, and he was her attorney. ... By the Nth meeting, Attorney Shen said, "Su Liang, don’t you think our relationship should evolve? For example, you could be Xiaoyuan’s mom, and I could be Xiaoyuan’s dad." Shen Nancheng was a renowned gold-medal lawyer in Hangzhou, known for his rare defeats. He was single but had a five-year-old son. The boy’s mother remained a mystery, with rumors suggesting he was the result of a one-night stand, while others speculated it was a token left by Shen’s first love. Plenty of women wanted to marry him, but none were willing to take on the role of babysitter to a mischievous five-year-old. Su Liang’s love story, on the other hand, couldn’t survive the seven-year itch. When the mistress presented her with a pregnancy report, Su Liang knew her marriage was over. She couldn’t bear children, and her mother-in-law had been pressuring her for a grandchild. As for Yi Ze, when he realized there was no way to salvage their marriage, he only said one thing: “Su Liang, the house is mine.” She walked away with nothing. “Miss Su, I want you to be my mom,” a five-year-old boy said, looking up at her expectantly. Su Liang glanced at Shen Nancheng, who stood behind the boy, raising an eyebrow. “Did your dad agree to this?” “If he doesn’t agree, we can just live together, you and me!” the boy declared enthusiastically. “You little rascal, who said I didn’t agree?” “Then why didn’t you say anything sooner? A son can only do so much, you know!”

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In a normal ongoing world (earth), a sudden disruption in sky occurred lending to the interlink between foreign worlds that led to the emergence of dungeons, filled with malicious and deadly monsters waiting to cause havoc and bloodshed over the humanity. But as there's the equal and opposite reaction of every action, there's also the emergence of a powerful enhanced group of humankind, came to be known as 'HUNTERS', as the ones who come under the contact of magical energy or mana leaked from the foreign crack. And so, with this the world enter into a new phase of revolution, as with new source of clean and nearly infinite energy many new technologies and research development goals able to be achieved and developed. This is a story of a one such normal human (our MC), who in human terms is at weakest of the chain but still solely continued his struggle to reach at the top. so, let's enjoy his journey in textual form.

Judge from Hell Verdict: He is righteous Judge of Righteousness Verdict: Kind-hearted Judge of Kindness Verdict: He is charitable Judge of Charity Verdict: Proceed to the final judge Judge from Heaven Verdict: Defendant should be granted reincarnation And that was how Lurky found himself in his current body, possessing the new name Lukas. ————————— Lurky was an acolyte in the only Temple of Light that existed in Old City. As one of the renowned acolytes of the Temple, he was to lead a group of believers on a pilgrimage to Mena, the Pilgrimage Centre of all existing Temples in the Old City. On their way to Mena, something fiery happened. Fire arrows shot out from distant areas; from above in a projectile motion; from sides; targeting the crowd he led. Amidst the crowd, were his dear ones. His mother and sister, but he could save none. Not even the closest believer to him. They all died. And that was how he found himself in this place, an entity he always heard existed. The Afterlife, a place that will determine your everlasting happiness or sorrow. So, he was going to be judged. The final verdict thrust him to life, as a reincarnate in another body, Lukas’ body. But no longer as an acolyte, but a potential Necromancer. Join me to follow Lurky (Lukas) as he wanders the path of this novel with one mission in mind. “Convert souls and resurrect the Temple of Light.”

Born of blood and yet so disgusted by the sight of it, that was Sephtis, the greatest necromancer the heavens would ever know and also it's greatest nightmare to come. Sephtis, a being who was most surely not human but neither was he a demon nor a beast, hating the sight of blood yet there exists no greater master in the art of slaughter than he. His ever growing army razing down cities, countries, continents, entire worlds and eventually perhaps everything else. He was the definition of a nightmare, his name alone scaring even shadows away and his presence leaving nothing but destruction everywhere it touches. And to the world's greatest surprise something incredible had happened, the unstoppable force had vanished from the surface of the world one day with no explanation nor answer as to his whereabouts. The world finally knew peace, the gods were praised for an entire month straight for answering their prayers, losing themselves in wine, music, food and carnal desire, this was heaven. But as always peace is never a long-lived thing, Darkness is never really truly gone, only just temporarily withheld and the greatest nightmare in history would be returning once more, this time so much greater than ever before and making sure that he completes his mission without fail.

In the world of Harcanos, there is a man who just recieved his class. One forbidden by those upstairs; a Necromancer. Beyern, no last name, will now use this class and his talent, long left buried, to catch up, and even surpass, those with a head-start, squeezing every drop of talent he can. ---- Talented necromancer is the story of Beyern, now please note, I did not say; ‘Beyern and friends’. This is about ‘Beyern’, and him alone, no matter if he has friends or slaves. The journey of Beyern is not over the flick of a switch, it’s not that one day he’s the loser on everyone’s mind, the next he’s the most powerful person to ever live. Basically; ‘This is progression fantasy, but with only a small pinch of litrpg’ -Due to irl time constraints, this novel is currently paused.