“In this world, survival means fighting others to the death.”Such were the words of those who had endured this unforgiving realm. For Zi-Cheng, a game designer who detests PvP gameplay, this was the last place he wanted to be. After a betrayal by his business partners leaves him bankrupt and ruined, Zi-Cheng is suddenly thrust into a brutal new world where “PvP” is more than just a game — it’s the rule of survival. Stranded in a foreign land without combat skills or allies, Zi-Cheng assumes the name Ventus and relies on his designer’s instincts to stay alive. The Kingdom of Izanish, once founded by noble heroes, has rotted into corruption, with its leaders pushing citizens into constant “People vs. People” conflicts as a mean to tighten their grip on power. As Ventus walks the fine line between survival and surrender, he faces a choice: find a way to outsmart this ruthless system or become another pawn in its bloody arena. In a world where betrayal is currency and survival demands sacrifice, can he hold onto his ideals, or will he become another puppet dancing at the fingertips of the powerful? -----------------------------Note from Author (Oct 30, 2025):This is my first time using Royal Road, still learning how to navigate around and using all the different features.  Please allow me to settle in, I'll slowly add all 14 chapters to the first volume.  :)