My Name is Mr. Fireman

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Description

At 35 years old, Prabu Sanjaya has a stable job in a well-known company. But when a strange and powerful magical system descends upon the world, he is forced to awaken his inner child and inner demons to survive.

Gifted with the ability to wield fire, Prabu embarks on a journey to master the ferocious element, even as the world around him spirals into chaos. But as the new world changes rapidly, so does he.

Monsters are the first to emerge, unleashing destruction. Soon after, an even greater threat follows—the Hidden Evil—spreading death and disorder across the land.

Will Prabu rise as a beacon of hope, using his flames to fight against the darkness? Or will he step aside and watch as his friends and loved ones, growing stronger at an astonishing pace, shine like the sun in his once-gray world?

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Information

Status: Hiatus
Year: 2025
Author: Carpet Rider

Royal Road Stats

Rating: 4.0/ 5.0
Followers: 7
Views: 1,588

Chapters(9 total)

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Community Reviews(3)

Brian HemingRoyal Road
★★★★★ 5.0
Reviewing at chapter 1 by request!
Fun, poignant, and an intriguing main character. His relationships with his family and general attitude to the world come across quite well, and his secret rebellious streak makes for a guy you can cheer for. The salariman-animefan base personality is portrayed perfectly.
More well-characterized than many LitRPGs. Can't review plot yet since at chapter 1 we're still leveling up our powers, but the writer clearly has a great grasp of human psychology, has set up a reasonable scenario for Low Fantasy LitRPGlandia (which I rarely see--LitRPG I read are usually High Fantasy or Isekai), and thought through how individuals and governments would be expected to respond.
I am looking forward to more.
Heath BarkerRoyal Road
★★★★★ 4.5
In "My Name is Mr. Fireman," author Carpet Rider delivers an engaging take on the system apocalypse genre, following office worker Prabu Sanjaya as he navigates a world suddenly transformed by magical powers and monster invasions. The journal-style narrative effectively captures the protagonist's journey from ordinary employee to fire-wielding adventurer, blending dark humor with thoughtful exploration of how people adapt when reality's rules fundamentally change.
The journal format works exceptionally well, creating an intimate connection with the protagonist as we follow his daily discoveries. Prabu's voice is authentic and distinct - a slightly cynical office worker who approaches supernatural chaos with pragmatic curiosity rather than heroic enthusiasm. The conversational tone makes complex magical concepts accessible while maintaining a brisk pace that keeps pages turning.
The plot progresses logically from personal discovery to wider apocalyptic implications. Starting with Prabu's initial encounter with the magical system and culminating in dungeon crawls and societal breakdown, the narrative builds tension effectively. The mission system creates natural progression points, while the family dynamics and various skill applications provide satisfying exploration of the world's new rules. The author balances personal stakes with larger world events skillfully.
**Character Score: 3.5/5 stars**
Prabu stands out as a refreshingly different protagonist - middle-aged, somewhat cynical, and motivated more by curiosity than heroism. His honest self-assessment and practical approach to magical abilities make him relatable despite the extraordinary circumstances. His complicated relationship with his family, particularly his more traditionally successful siblings, adds depth to his character. Supporting characters could use more development, as they sometimes serve primarily as foils for Prabu rather than fully realized individuals.
The prose is clean and effective, with
ThelokkRoyal Road
★★★★ 3.5
Carpet Rider's progression fantasy / LitRPG, focusing on the exploits of office drone turned fire manipulator Prabu Sanjaya, shows great promise in spite of a few rough edges that the in-progress nature of the work is sure to eventually smooth.
Great focus is put on the progression system, which is well laid out and developed at the expenses, at least for now, of setting and character development. The diary-like narration of the protagonist, strictly focused on their progressive mastery of the magic system (with occasional forays into the surrounding acquaintances' development of their own) makes, on the upside, for a very svelte read, which gets right to the RPG meat with little dilly dallying; on the other hand, it occasionally made me wish the setting and events were a little more fleshed out, rather than glossed over as mere accidents.
I'm curious to see where the author will eventually take Prabu Sanjaya's character development, as they show great promise as a character: there is more than a hint of amorality and narcissism to their behavior, which make for a great read and will hopefully be expanded upon in the future. The remaining character are, for now, mostly stock foils to the protagonist: it will be interesting to see if they'll come out on their own.