SECOND-CLASS SAINT (Book One Complete)

Self-Published

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Description

"First Class? Sorry, you got me. I promise you, I amfarmore capable than some First Class."

What to Expect:

+Inspired bySolo Leveling, but takes a different path.

+No frequent level-ups or constant stat screens.

+Light litRPG elements blended with sci-fi and dark fantasy.

+Dungeon raids are part of the world, but not the core focus.

+Progression is gradual and earned—Cyril doesn’t always win.

+Moderate Aura Farming

The cover isNOTclickbait.

Update Schedule:T/W/Th/F(For the first week.)

Information

Status: Hiatus
Year: 2025
Author: CosmicSlime

Royal Road Stats

Rating: 4.2/ 5.0
Followers: 1,140
Views: 201,614

What readers say about SECOND-CLASS SAINT (Book One Complete)

“Full disclosure - I've read more than what is currently publicly available since I did some beta reading of early chapters, and I've got a line on all the major story beats that are planned. So I am writing this review with insight into what will happen, th…”
SerasStreamsRoyal Road5.0 / 5
“The plot is engaging. The weak to strong aspect is gradual with out dragging it out or making it develope too fast. The characters are well rounded so far. I would like an expansion of the world building. What is the world like is this story?. Can there be…”
riamaria666Royal Road5.0 / 5

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Community Reviews(10)

SerasStreamsRoyal Road
★★★★★ 5.0
Full disclosure - I've read more than what is currently publicly available since I did some beta reading of early chapters, and I've got a line on all the major story beats that are planned. So I am writing this review with insight into what will happen, that the public isn't quite aware of.
This story is good. Possibly one of the greats if the planned plot elements and beats are written as the author has planned.
It hits that itch of "System Integration" in a contained environment where the MC is just one of many filling their role in this new society dealing with dungeons and raids. It doesn't get too sprawling, too fast, and the System elements are subtle. It's not a "number crunch" fest which I personally find appealing in System-based stories.
I think there is room for improvement (there is always room for improvement) - for example, "smirked" is present quite a bit in some of the chapters. But the amount of minor improvements that could be suggested don't warrant any removal of stars.
If you like Solo Leveling, give this a read. I enjoyed what I read, and knowing where the plot is going...it's going to be a wild ride.
riamaria666Royal Road
★★★★★ 5.0
The plot is engaging. The weak to strong aspect is gradual with out dragging it out or making it develope too fast. The characters are well rounded so far. I would like an expansion of the world building. What is the world like is this story?. Can there be different POVs of the mc and side characters? How bad are the "bad" spots in the world? The author does an adequate job of describing the characters and environment. Pacing is very good. Can't wait to see how this story plays out, good job!
HastumRoyal Road
★★★★★ 5.0
SECOND-CLASS SAINT is a classic coming-of-age underdog story with good execution of the main character and an interesting world. The plot is set in a world where Ragnarok has occurred and dungeons have started popping up on Earth. What follows those happenings are hunters and classes. The post-system society is well designed and colorful, featuring a hierarchy based on nobility and strength. The characters are interesting, and the action is easy to follow as it pulls you in. It is the type of story you read and forget the time passing by.
Style: The style is easy to read and descriptive, with gripping fights and dialogue that flows. Sometimes, you may encounter a descriptor that doesn't fit the situation, but that is a minor nitpick and never takes you out of the story.
Story: The story is a great execution of the system trope. The society is affected by the system but is not some wacky post-apocalyptic landscape. It is believable that the dungeons have arrived, and the way things work follows logically. We follow our MC as he wants to become a hunter, meeting other characters along the way.
Grammar: The grammar is on point, nothing to comment on.
Character: Our MC, Cyril, is an underdog you want to root for. He is easy to like but has an actual personality with wants and needs. Other characters are introduced early and are also interesting. They range from an easy-to-like caretaker to an easy-to-hate guild member. So, we get interpersonal relationships to root for and grudges to resolve.
Overall, I would say that if you have an itch for a post-system story, this will firmly scratch that itch.
MauraRandikRoyal Road
★★★★★ 5.0
Second class saint is a different Dugeon Crawler that mixes with sci-fi and good action scenes. Cyril is a reckless and a good youngster that entertains not only the characters but also the reader. The plot shows a promossing development and in the future chapters I hope the story reveals how the two worlds got connected and how the protagonist will do with his new found power.
2002skzRoyal Road
★★★★★ 4.5
I like the mc, he feels genuine like a real person not some odd character. The plot is still being built but so far I am interested in seeing where it goes. The setting is where I think will get people interested.it is a old with new twist so far, I can't wait to see where this story goes .
I like that we walk in onto some drama from the get go, we know something happened with a powerful clan "princess" that got their boxers all up in a tuff
adam1Royal Road
★★★★★ 4.5
There's still a lot of the rules of the world and recent history that's left vague, but this is off to a good start.
The MC has a couple unique powers that land him in a hidden upgrade situation (that has just happened as of this review).
The characters are all well fleshed out and motivations seem to make sense. There's an enemy that pops up with the entitled young master trope a bit, but it seems to fit in based on how society has set itself up.
BlackBaronRedRoyal Road
★★★★ 4.0
It’s still early in the story but it has engaged me and I am looking forward to seeing what the author has in store for us.
My rating for this story has been brought down from five stars by the cultural confusion. It seems to be a mash up of Korean or Chinese culture and an American high school all set in London, United Kingdom.
VevcdfRoyal Road
★★★★ 3.5
So far it reads like a Korean light novel, hits all he cliche story points,
-Weak/ loser hunter with no friends except this really hot girl for (insert whatever reason)
- thru a series of random BS is given super strong power
- Powerful bully that bullies him for no apparent reason
- cliche hunter/ portal system
- ect, ect
And this is all completely fine, except it also has the same struggles and i think the biggest is the characters.
There is basically no characterisation even of the MC, he and everyone else are uninteresting, bland wooden boards that i cannot bring myself to care about, the dialogue is also wooden and very unnatural but tbf that might be more of a cultural clash? Not sure on that.
And also the prologue is a complete waste, lasting like 15 chaptors and serves 0 purpose, we all know what is going to happen and it doesnt really do anything to build the world or characters at all either, i think the author would have been better served just skipping it entirely and flashing back occsionally.
Grammar is mostly fine did notice a few small things but not an issue.
All in all fun casual read i guess, but wil probably drop as i just cant get sucked in.
RyzaboyRoyal Road
★★★★ 3.5
I docked a half-star for several significant typos and grammatical/formatting issues. I think it's an easy fix and a red flag for no revision.
I docked another star because I found the writing style unpleasant. Uncommon, specific adjectives that only sort-of match the situation and a tendency to repeat concepts.
"An awkward smile slowly crept across his face, dulling his vocal cords and reducing his communicative abilities to a series of fervent nods." (Chp 1).
I think there's imaginative use of description and there's misusing words and sometimes it's a gray line and here I don't think it is. Of note is saying the same thing twice - "dulling his vocal chords" sounds awkward but is comprehensible, so why follow up with "reducing his communicative abilities"? It isn't adding much and slows down the story. Furthermore, why would the character be "fervent" here? They are clearly feeling awkward, not zealous, ardent, or glowing. My suggestion:
"An awkward smile crept across his face, and his throat felt tight. He nodded thankfully."
I never want to discourage any writer and I have a lot of respect for putting one's work out there but this could use some editing.
ReadingroyaltyRoyal Road
★★ 2.0
Beginning of this story is great, good MC, good pacing, good story. As soon as he starts his "team" it becomes very boring very quickly. MC has a total shift in priorities, and then gets weaker for no reason? Then we get a blast to the past that I simply do not care about, filled by such a stagnant release schedule that I cannot be bothered to complete the story.
Another fantastic beginning without a clear progression from the author, which makes the reader join the author in trying to figure out what's next, because neither know.