DelzGB

Transported into another world, professional shut-in, Ren Nakamura, expects a path of ludicrous powers, fame, and glory; the classic tale of an otherworld hero saving a doomed world from the conquest of a tyrannical, almighty demon king. 

--What he receives instead, is a harsh reality check. 
Betrayed, beaten, and humiliated, he quickly learns the true nature of this world: it doesn’t cater to him in the slightest. 
Inept, gullible, and unsociable, he must cultivate himself into a proper person, if he hopes to survive in the ravenous world of Gaia.

In a twisted, yet fantastical world of magic, knights, and dragons that persecutes otherworlders, Ren must overcome his “level zero” start and cultivate himself into someone capable of fighting off the obstacles of Gaia. 
The otherworlder-hunting Argonauts, the world-loathing cultists, and even the very aspects of sin themselves; these are just the tip of the iceberg on the troubles that await him on his journey. 

But it’s a harsh, cruel world filled with misery and darkness; he can’t do it alone. Friends are made, friends are lost--that is the nature of the path he must walk. 

This is not the story of a blessed, perfect hero, but of a flawed, young man who has to shed his weaknesses. 
Together, witness his journey into becoming not just a proper hero, but a proper human.

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Garden of the Abyss

After the hardships we endured throughout Purgatory, we decided as a group to extend our stay--resting at the tower for a week. Although I'd say it was paramount to make sure we were fully rested...I'd be lying to say the main reason was just because we were scared of what awaited next.

But soon, you have to face reality.

[Purgatory, Intermediate Chamber Between Floor Two & Three -- One Week Later]

That ominous, cold gate that oozed with ancient maledictions; all they could do was stare at it as only one decision sat between them and the final floor of the hellish realm.

"This is it," he stated, "beyond that door is our final trial."

Looking back as he stood at the forefront, he looked at the members of the Weltwanders that left the final choice to him.

The Third Floor