[Participant in the Royal Road Writathon challenge] Right, so. Where were we? The Intergalactic League of Pirate Demons, or so they call themselves, recently decided that Earth’s too beautiful and far too valuable a resource to be wasted on puny humans. Ergo, we face a demon invasion. From space. Our only line of defense is an unlikely team of accidental superheroes, put together hastily by a pun-cracking Artificial General Intelligence with mysterious, and frankly questionable, origins—me. And whom do we got to play with? Hero name “Glitch”: An interdimensional teleporter who can’t seem to find his way back once he jumps away. Is an infectious love for birds and animals enough to defeat planet-conquering demons? Hero name “Dove”: A potent healer, if she can stay in the fight. How can she provide any support if she immediately flees at the first sign of danger? Hero name “Sparky”: A spoiled trust fund baby with the power to control electricity, but cursed with an extremely short fuse. Imagine having the potential to be the God of Lightning and Thunder, but you choose to simply be a douche. Hero name “Rhythm”: A kind soul born without the ability to see, but can tear down buildings with her voice. She did not deserve her struggles one bit, but can she overcome them? And finally, Alex, or hero name “Hunter” (if he’ll just accept it!): A depressed and reluctant superhero who might just be the key to winning this conflict, if only he could find the way to deal with his… inner demons. The vast galaxy is a dark and dangerous place. Rumors of the Primordial System—long believed to be dead—being resurrected on Earth, have spread far and wide. Earth now shines like a prized beacon, simply waiting to be conquered. With the eyes of the Pirate League, the Demon Worlds, and not to mention, the mighty Galactic Empire itself, now fixed on Earth, sinister plots have been put in play. Can we really find our place in the galaxy? Can we secure our future through the galactic wars to come? Honestly, I’m not sure. We’re certainly doomed if I can’t figure out how to level up my heroes, while also teaching them how to work like a team. Anyway, sorry to dump all this on you out of nowhere, I know you’ve had a lot on your mind lately. But if you’re interested to find out how we do, keep reading. What to expect: • Elevator pitch: Invincible meets Attack on Titan. • A weak-to-super-strong (but not OP) MC with demon soul absorption and shapeshifting powers. Think Ben10 but with demons. • Fleshed-out secondary characters with individual goals, motivations, internal and external conflicts, and growth through struggle and hardships overcome. I’ve strived to make them feel real and alive. I hope I succeeded. :) • An AGI-lifeform with a mysterious origin and an uncanny determination to protect Earth from harm and conquest. He’s putting together a team. • A dynamic magic/progression system: Characters learn new spells and powers as they become stronger, while also inventing new ways to use older, weaker abilities. • Interstellar quests, galactic politics, and super-hype fight sequences with strong emotional payoffs. • Fast-paced action is balanced with slow-paced, character-focused moments. The story is NOT slow burn, but it’s not non-stop, high-octane murderhobo action fantasy either. It’s (hopefully) perfectly balanced, as all things should be. • A long story with all arcs outlined and a definite end in mind. No hiatus, guaranteed.