I_Love_Ramen

The rule had always been this way: the strong over the weak, the rich over the poor. Mark knew this, he'd even experienced it.

After his boss fired him for discovering the affair with his girlfriend (who also worked at their small gaming company), Mark vowed never to be humiliated like that again. He wanted to rise above everyone, to become the world's top player, the one who made the rules and decided everyone's fate.  But that was wishful thinking.  He was just a heavyset, nerdy guy with some programming skills and a large appetite.  What else did he have going for him?

Hit hard by this reality, jobless and dumped, Mark withdrew into gaming, which also became his source of income.  One day, after leaving a bad review for a game he played and streamed, he received a strange reply from the game's creator.  Suddenly, Mark found himself transported to Aetherium, the world of that same game, as Magnus Lancaster, the young lord of a crumbling territory.

Now, with this new beginning, he vowed never to be weak again, never to leave his fate in someone else's hands.

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Apocalypse: Starting With Three Unique Blessings

"Do you want to return to the Silent Forest now?" Magnus asked, his voice soft.

Perched on his neck, the three-inch worm nodded, its movement causing Magnus's brows to furrow in concern. Through their unique bond, Magnus could sense more than just Vorax's determination; a storm of anger raged within the small creature, churning like a tempestuous sea.

Vorax possessed remarkable intelligence. After the recent trial, the creature had come to a sobering realization: it was still too weak to effectively protect its master. This understanding fueled its burning desire to grow stronger, to become the shield Magnus deserved.

Magnus sighed, accepting Vorax's resolve. He hadn't intended to keep the creature confined for much longer anyway. In fact, he had planned to release Vorax the following day.

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