This is a story for those who feel they don't fit into the world they're in, and are dealing with systematic oppression. ----------------------------------“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? ----------------------------------What to Expect [+] Weak to strong progression[+] No Harem (realistic relationships)[+] The protagonist is a game designer[+] Isekai story with connection to modern world[+] Lots of game, anime/mange, movie reference[+] Third-person perspective[+] 1,600 - 2200 words per entry (multiple entry per chapter)[+] JLN (Japanese Light Novel) inspired writing style[+] 1st Volume (64 Chapters) already completed in Chinese, this is the English translation[+] Update every Mon and Thurs (18:30 PST) ----------------------------------Note from Author (Jan 11, 2025): Changes to Update Schedule I'm slowly recovering from the flu, and regaining my strength to continue with the edit and translation. Happy to announce new chapters are going to resume on Jan 20, and updates will continue to take place every Monday and Thursday, 18:30 (PST). In addition to the new chapters, I have also went back to fix several issues with the story based on comments I have received.  This include adjustments to passages to better reflect its original Chinese version, as well as some additional paragraphs added to better describe character's motives and action.  I am also aware that some readers may find the AI-generated illustration distracting, and as result, I decide to hide them behind spoiler buttons, only reveal if you wish to see them with a press of the button.