Heller: New World

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In a modern world dominated by the mundane majesty of science and rational thought, a man dies... and is reborn as a helpless baby in a strange, medieval society. This is no typical rebirth; he is not a celebrated hero nor a prodigious genius. He's simply Heller, the son of a humble blacksmith.Welcome to the journey of Alex, now known as Heller, reincarnated into a dangerous new world where civilization wages a relentless war against the monstrous forces that threaten their very existence.But when Heller's unique cultivation progress begins to unveil truths that could overturn his world, he finds himself torn between the safety of his family and the allure of following his own path to power. He must grapple with political intrigue, ancient secrets, and the complex morality of a society starkly different from the world he once knew.Meanwhile, his friend Wolfram grapples with the constraints of his noble birth, yearning for a destiny beyond his prescribed life. United in their pursuit of power, their bond deepens as they dream of ascending their respective stations, using martial arts, magic, and the tantalizing promise of Immortality.Can they exploit their past-life memories and adapt quickly enough to thrive, or will they be crushed under the weight of their new reality? The choice to transcend the boundaries set by the Gods themselves lies in their hands. Step into their journey as they explore what it truly means to be reincarnated in a civilization that teeters on the brink of destruction.Influenced by works such as Coiling Dragon, Stellar Transformations, Desolate Era, Tower of God, and Forgotten Realms, Heller blends elements of Reincarnation, Gods, Immortals, and RPG/Game-style elements into an immersive saga. Straddling two worlds, Heller and Wolfram must redefine their paths in a world dominated by the strong. Their struggle for survival starts now...

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Status: Hiatus
Year: 2023
Author: entityUNKNOWN

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Rating: 4.1/ 5.0
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Community Reviews(2)

Ton_TonnRoyal Road
★★★★★ 5.0
Really great overall feel about this one. The style is very easy to read, grammar is good with only a few typos and minor mistakes. The story so far is interesting and there have already been some great seeds planted for future plotpoints. The characters (as far as I can tell) are pretty realistic and fleshed out. Already there are some hints of great development and conflict to come. Looking forward to reading more of this story.
Also it has really fun world building, although there is a lot yet to be discovered.
mMReaderRoyal Road
★★★★★ 5.0
This was story first posted years ago in 2016, the old version of the story I mean. But it reads very differently now. This is a total rewrite, not just an edit. And it shows. I am interested to see what happens in book 3, but from the pace this is going that will be in another month or two.
It is hard to write, especially if you are doing original world-building and plot development at the same time. I know this from person experience. And here is my non-professional opinion!
Style: The first person style is was strange for me at first, but since the MC can't talk and this is displaying kind of an internal journey it works well. Maybe the tense should shift from first to third after the MC gets more agency in the world?
Story: The story uses some familar elements, but in an origonal and interesting way. It seems to be setting up a large scale story by introducing the fact that some beings (Celestials) can govern a huge number of planets by themselves. So there is a big power-gap between that, and where the MC starts! So I think this is an Asian style story, and the journey is important!
Grammar: Seems great, even better than before.
Character: Currently there is only one character we really know in depth, the MC, but he displays a realistic and consistent viepoint.
Thanks again!