One_Eye_Dog

In a world where reality is rewritten by an unknown system, Ryo, an ordinary man, finds himself trapped in a deadly survival game that follows the rules of a novel only he has finished reading. As Hunters and Beasts roam the ruined city, slaughtering anyone in their path, Ryo must navigate alliances, betrayals, and the unseen forces controlling the game.

But when he discovers the brutal massacre of the people he once sought to protect, he realizes that the rules he thought he understood are beginning to change. With no clear enemies or allies, and a lurking presence more terrifying than the Hunters themselves, Ryo must decipher the truth before he becomes the next victim.

The only thing keeping him alive? The knowledge that he alone knows how this story ends.

The Last Reader

The massive beast loomed over them, its jagged exoskeleton gleaming under the blood-red sky.

Ryo spun around, his instincts screaming—

A tall man with a twisted grin, his black hair disheveled, his pale face smeared with blood. He casually swung a bloodstained knife in his hand, like a child playing with a toy.

His piercing yellow eyes gleamed with insanity.

Ryo's breath caught in his throat.

A name from the novel surfaced in his mind—

A psychopath. A man who found joy in murder.

Kael's greatest rival during the second scenario.

He wasn't supposed to be here yet.

In the novel, Lucien appeared at the end of the second scenario, after Kael had grown strong enough to face him.

Kael wasn't nearly strong enough yet.

The Nightmare Beast roared, charging toward Kael.

At the same time, Lucien lunged toward Ryo, his knife flashing.

"Damn it!" Ryo barely dodged, the blade grazing his cheek.

Kael and Shiori turned their focus to the beast, while Ryo had no choice but to face Lucien.

Lucien licked his lips. "Your reaction speed isn't bad."

His movements were unpredictable, his attacks wild yet precise.

Ryo barely blocked a strike, his sword clashing against the knife.

Lucien's grin widened. "You're not bad at all. What's your name?"

Lucien chuckled. "Doesn't matter. I'll carve it into your corpse later."

While Ryo fought Lucien, Kael stood firm as the beast charged.

The monster slammed into the ground, cracking the pavement beneath its massive claws.

Kael dodged, slashing at its side, but his attack barely left a scratch.

Shiori circled behind, looking for an opening.

The beast whipped its tail, aiming at her—

His sword intercepted the blow, but the force sent him flying backward.

He barely landed on his feet, his arms trembling from the impact.

In the novel, Kael had been strong enough to win.

Meanwhile, Haruto groaned in pain, clutching his bleeding shoulder.

Lucien was playing with him. Kael and Shiori were struggling against the beast. Haruto was injured.

Ryo's fingers tightened around his sword.

The Nightmare’s Trial