Becoming the Dark Lord [LitRPG]

In Luke's world, Earth has been integrated into the System. This cosmic force connects planets to a multiverse of gods, monsters, and dungeons. Nearly half of humanity has already accepted the call. Those who enter may return stronger… or never return at all. Thirteen years ago, Luke’s mother entered the Tutorial and never came back. Since then, he’s been torn between the memory of a past he can’t let go of and the silence of an adopted future. When he finally enters the System, he doesn’t seek glory, power, or adventure. All he wants is one answer: what happened to her? But what was supposed to be a beginner’s test becomes a death sentence. Luke falls into a forgotten and isolated floor, where monsters are scarce, food is limited, and the only exit lies behind a sleeping demon. Alone, wounded, and hopeless, he faces an impossible challenge: crossing a temple suspended over the abyss, solving life-or-death puzzles, and ultimately facing a boss no one was meant to defeat. No buffs. No tricks. Just a knife… and the will to survive. But the price of victory might be too high. Because when everything fades and the body gives up, only one choice remains: Embrace the darkness. And be reborn. Two chapters per day. One releases at 11:02 AM and the other at 11:02 PM (GMT).