Murkesh spent his life chasing the stat levels of his peers, desperate to bridge the gap. When a stray monster wanders into his village, he sees a golden opportunity to finally catch up. But "easy XP" comes at a devastating cost: the life of his best friend.

While the arrival of elite, drunken soldiers brings new temptations and dangerous perspectives, Murk finds himself at odds with the only home he’s ever known. In a world of cold numbers and cruel progression, he’s about to prove that the man who survives is the one who has nothing left to lose—and no desire to follow the rules.

"Damsel Quest: Call of Wanderlust Prologue"

by Z. Argus