Without a class, you might as well be dead. For Blychert, a young man with promising arcane abilities, that idea had never crossed his wildest dreams. Having spent his youth learning spells and gaining pre-class experience, Bly was certain to obtain a magic-class come selection day. That was, until the Guild revealed a damning secret: he, was classless. Now facing certain death at the hands of the Administration, a mysterious woman unexpectedly opens a door for his escape, giving him one opportunity to seize his destiny before it's too late. For in a world that will stop at nothing to keep its own dark secrets from being revealed, it's eat or be eaten. ▰ Book 1 complete Author Note Hey there! This is a slow burn action-adventure story that features LitRPG components at its core, in which our eager protagonist will go on a bit of a journey to become the strongest sorcerer he can possibly be, as he tries to find his place in a world that will stop at nothing to destroy him. Expect a slow-to-moderate pace involving action, adventure, lots of magic, lots of dungeons, lots of interpersonal drama or otherwise, plenty of political/supernatural intrigues, lots of slice of life, and a ton of progression-oriented elements with a focus on world building, system dynamics, and character development. There is no immediate emphasis on the 'save the world' or 'chosen one' tropes at the beginning of this story, but they will likely ramp up as things unfold.  What to expect: -     Between 2k-word and 3k-word chapters [+/-]. -     LitRPG progression elements, magic-focused, no blue-boxes. -     Soft sci-fi/high-fantasy blend. -     Large ensemble of characters, factions, nations, etc. -     A long narrative with travel to many places and lands. -     Potential romance, but an emphasis on personal growth and friendships. -     A balance of light-hearted, whimsical, high octane, and dramatic tones. Updates: watch this space for an update on book 2. Thanks fort reading! Please be sure to leave a comment, a rating, or a review to help support the story <_< [Winner in the Royal Road Writathon challenge October 2024]