In SerialThe End of Disappointment Fantasy Xianxia Action Adventure Psychological
What happens when the hero's journey ends with disappointment instead of happily ever after?
Ghost. Butcher. Murderer. Some men attract names like flies, and Ryu Ishida unfortunately finds himself among their number. Once the son of a noble house, he knows firsthand what the quest for power in the world of the Rings can do to a man’s mind, yet he can only continue down the bloody path he started long ago, hoping that at its finish, he’ll find the end to his disappointment.
Four hundred years after a portion of humanity was ripped from Earth and thrust into a world of magic, monsters, and swords, whatever cruel gods rule the Rings are stirring once more, and with them comes the chaos of progress.
Monsters roam the land. Corruption breeds unchecked. Murderers slay their way to the heights of power.
Ryu’s life could only be described as disappointing.
Updates: 2-3 times a week.
*Author Note: This story does not continue with the paint by the numbers Class LitRPG system for long, so while it technically is LitRPG, it is definitely on the less traditional side (or so I hope). Also, the cover art isn't mine.
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1. Not a Chapter- TEoD Primer
2. Miserable Haven
3. Where Honor's Found- Past
4. Father's Lies- Past
5. First Steps to Power- Past
6. Bloodied Loot- Past
7. Bloody Madness- Past
8. The First Quest- Past
9. Dishonor- Past
10. To Kill Monsters- Past
11. Broken Horde- Past
12. Dryad's Kiss- Past
13. Dirty Hands- Past
14. Die by It- Past
15. Splitting the Party- Past
16. For Strength, Always- Past
17. Troublesome Madness- Past
18. Marshal's Promise- Past
19. The Last Expedition
20. Pitching Tents
21. Good Night
22. The Horde Comes
23. Defending the First Wall
24. Aftermath
25. Questions
26. Your Justice
27. Enter the Dungeon
28. Serpents
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