David died, broken in more than one way.
But he didn’t fade into the void—a mysterious figure gave him a second chance.
Reborn as Marco, the young son of an alchemist, he enters a world of savage monsters, scheming nobles, and vengeful ancients.
When a unique beast nearly kills him, David abandons “slow and steady”.
Haunted by failure and armed with an insatiable mind, he’ll soon realize: It doesn’t take much to be hailed a monster.
Do you love isekai but hate how shallow it tends to be?
I know I do, so I did my best to deliver something deeper.
If you want authentic characters, moral greyness and an immersive magic system, dive right in!
📘Volume 1 (of 8) is complete. Volume 2 is releasing now.
📅Schedule: Twice a week with bonus chapters on milestones
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