
In this LitRPG sequel, shop owner Dan expands his discount store into a fortress, forges risky alliances, and crafts magical weapons to battle the looming Flayed Monarch.
In this LitRPG sequel, shop owner Dan expands his discount store into a fortress, forges risky alliances, and crafts magical weapons to battle the looming Flayed Monarch.
Welcome back, Bargain Hunters! Stock up. Lock down. And brace yourself for the sale of a lifetime. With the shadow of the Flayed Monarch looming ever closer, Dan must prepare the store and himself for the battle to come. To stand a chance, he'll need to expand his operations, broker a precarious trade deal with the Delvers of Howlers Hold, and transform his stash of relics into an arsenal of magical war crimes. But first, he'll need to carve a bloody path through the heart of the 24th floor-Eter...
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No sexual content depicted
Extreme graphic violence, gore, body horror, and magical atrocities pervasive in battles and plot
Frequent strong profanity and crude language throughout dialogue and narration
No substance use depicted
Minor identity themes; possible brief reference to character's negative reaction to non-heteronormative ideas
No general religious themes present; one group of Dwellers have a "religion" involving their worship of a washing machine
Central fantasy magic with absurdist/fantastical occult framing, including rituals, relics, cultists, and a flayed entity
Occult elements present as part of the fantasy magic system.
Recurring themes of autonomy, conformity, identity fragility, and societal pressures in a post-apocalyptic setting
No self-harm or suicide depicted
Elements of systemic suffering and cruelty implied in war crimes and enemy conflicts
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Great sequel to the first! I wondered if it would feel same-y but I loved the buildup to the [spoiler] (and the hysterical worldbuilding surrounding…