Split Second [A System-Based Progression LitRPG]

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Congratulations!

[Earth]has finally reached the minimum level of ambient mana that is required to support integration into the wider cosmos. According to scans,[Earth]has one species capable of higher reasoning and thought. That's a higher number than[ERROR]% of planets! If you can understand this message, then you must be part of the species[Human]. Lucky you!

IF YOU ARE NOT PART OF THE SPECIES[Human]AND ARE RECEIVING THIS MESSAGE, CONTACT YOUR DESIGNATED LOCAL SUPPORT HUB WITHIN THE NEXT[8]SECONDS.

To support the integration of[Humans]into the greater cosmos, the...[ERROR]

[retrieving appropriate term from species database...]

[culturally relevant term found]

To support the integration of[Humans]into the greater cosmos, the System has been made available to you! Yes, you! As well as all other[Humans], but also you! The System will help you integrate mana into your[carbon-based flesh bodies], as well as taking on the burden of datamining your[brains]and determining what your affinities are. This process has a[68%]casualty rate when performed on[Human]simulators. You're welcome!

NOTE: Due to a lack of data on[Human]affinity compatibility, the System has provided a series of tests and challenges to weed out inefficient affinities before official integration. There are even puzzles! Fun!

NOTE NOTE:[Human]simulators have shown that most desirable reactions occur when the System is using Language Filter[387-B]. This filter is meant to encourage positive reactions in[highly empathetic] [needy] [easily scared] [squishy]living organisms. Look how you're being taken care of! Wow! Please share your positive responses with other[Humans].

Beginning datamining process now...

Kira was... in the middle of something when the System came. Now, she is conflicted. On the one hand, apocalypse and end of life as she knew it. On the other hand, life as she knew it wasn't - well, it wasn't something she wanted to continue. She feels like she should be sad, or maybe angry is the right response? Kira's never been good with feeling how she is supposed to, but she knows that 'happy' definitely isn't the right answer. But, come on, the System prompt definitely mentioned mana, which means magic. Who wouldn't be excited about magic? And affinities seem to be tied to it. Kira hopes she'll be able to do something cool with her affinity, which is... Time?

Time magic is fun, and I did put the Time Travel tag on here but know going in that it's a ways off. We'll start with time shenanigans pretty soon though. Cover art generated by me through Dream by Wombo.

Information

Status: Hiatus
Year: 2022
Author: idkmanseemssketchy

Royal Road Stats

Rating: 4.7/ 5.0
Followers: 3,624
Views: 355,622

Chapters(18 total)

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Community Reviews(10)

1Royal Road
★★★★★ 5.0
This is a very well done system integration LitRPG. The main character is a very compelling character, with realistic struggles. The system is quite sassy and sardonic, allowing for moments of levity in this harsh new world. The protagonist is a timebender, which I would argue is extremely hard to write well in any context. However, this story takes the concept and applies it more or less perfectly, so major props for that. Very enjoyable thus far, and I'm excited for more!
AriemRoyal Road
★★★★★ 5.0
I'm sorry that this is so short but I will come back and do a proper review another day when I'm less tired. Just wanted to say it's been great so far and I'm enjoying it thoroughly. The in character voice is excellent and they seem very real. I'm liking the conceptualization of mana as well it seems fairly unique to me. Snarky system is always a plus.
EZfyrRoyal Road
★★★★★ 5.0
Great start to a new litrpg dealing with time. Time travel always seems super OP so I'm excited to see how it is portrayed/used. I like that the characters isn't perfect with her own flaws as it makes her interesting. Stats wise it seems fine learning about new stats is always kind of wordy but necessary. You go to make your own tweak on certain things. I like how time is a resource she has to use and not just an ability.
LoeksnokesRoyal Road
★★★★★ 5.0
I love this story. Waiting the last two days for the next posting has been terrible.
Let me preface the main discussion with this: The author made the mistake of not believing anyone would like the story (big miss there!), so they have no backlog of pre-written content. I guess time will tell how much this matters.
In the beginning of the story, I had a hard time getting behind Kira (the MC), because she starts in a dark place and is depressed and a bit traumatised/whiny: certainly not dealing. I am reminded of when, in "Leon: the Professional" Matilde asks Leon "is [life] always like this?" 11 yo, smoking on the stairwell, hiding her new black eye, and Leon simply says "Always." As time went on though, Kira starts to deal with life, so my care for her grew. Ultimately, she has a beautiful root inside, provided by her grandfather, and the echos of his love and care shape her and her future in the new System that has arrived, and that makes all the difference for me.
The other aspects are good, too. Idkmanseemssketchy did a great job as the voice of Kira: really capturing and relaying thoughts, feelings, and actions well. The action sequences are gripping (although occassionally they are a little confusing). The System is probably the most Sarcastic, Passive-Aggressive, Annoying and Fake-Helpful System I have ever read. That's all good.
Of course Kira starts with a power that will be great, if she can live long enough to learn to use it. But, it is like throwing a 13 yo behind the wheel of a Ferrari and with no lessons or manual at all, and no book to sit on to see over the dash. The tension is great, and my frustrations with System, MC, Life, etc. mount as I wait for the MC to figure ANYTHING out about her new deal.
But, slowly, she does start to deal.
It is great, and shockingly addictive.
VespaRoyal Road
★★★★★ 5.0
so far its a really good story. I like the way triss was introduced as well as the tension between the two characters, and i also like the way the author handles the 'Time' resource, the way she captures 'Time' is pretty original. I just wish there were more chapters to read since i prefer to ninge series, but i will definitely come back when the story is further along. Keep up the good work!
pupproRoyal Road
★★★★★ 5.0
So far it seems to be well paced and thought out. The grammar and spelling is without errors that I have found. Interesting although not entirely unique premise. I enjoy the "show don't tell" aspect of the writing where it doesn't just straight up shove the information into you. All in all, good so far but the rest remains to be seen.
rarsonRoyal Road
★★★★★ 5.0
So your looking at the reviews to see if this book is worth your time? oh boy do I have the thing for you, most of the time I do not read system apocalypses story but this time I gave it a shot mainly because I love time magic and wanted to see how it would be done and I loved it, they are powerful within reason and they have a super interesting sands of time system set up and like I would have read more to give better review but SADly they have dropped it... unless? (please come back)
with one of the most distinct styles of the many books I have read, if you keep an open mind, it can almost be like you are there with the characters experiencing the world with them, the story looks to be setting up big payoffs in the future but due to being a dropped book rating it seems premature, with what we do have though it's promising. I will be the first to admit that I am not the greatest judge of grammar as such if your work doesn't have any seeable mistakes getting a 5/5 is easy, the main character pulled me in like a blackhole the water mage villain felt too alive for a side character, this is where the story shines like a sun 7/5 characters.
K A AndrusRoyal Road
★★★★★ 4.5
I'm enjoying the story so far. The author is not highly polished but is good for RR and seems to be off to a solid start--and overall the narrative is engaging.
Things kick off with a very dramatic scenario for the MC-- and moving from that into the very dramatic but standard sudden system apocalypse means we can hopefully, just perhaps, look forward to some character realism and depth in addition to the excitement of survival through powerups.
skemmotarRoyal Road
★★★★★ 4.5
Excellent so far. Different enough to separate it from the mass but keeping to the elements that make the genre.
The MC is neither a psychopathic egomaniac nor a wimp. She is not immediately likeable due to her flaws, but these are flaws that create growth and redemption.
The story does create tension and is well paced so far. The victories and conflict do not strike me as contrived and do not rely on overpowered abilities saving the day (not to say she is underpowered by any means) and abilities do not instantly guarantee victory. Also interesting use of time element.
Sufficient foreshadowing and cryptic abilities to indicate more interesting things to come. High marks to encourage what is developing to be a good story. -0.5 because its still early! So please give us more great chapters!
Myriad_MythsRoyal Road
★★★★★ 4.5
I found this and binged the entire thing in a day. I loved the story, and the magic system was my favorite part. I'm a sucker for a system-based magic and I was really beginning to like this one. However, imagine my dismay when I saw that its last chapter was posted 5 months ago with no announcement of a hiatus or anything. I was really excited about this story, and I could see this scaling into the future very well. The author seems very talented, and has a very fun writing style, but I guess they had something happen in their life and now we may not get a continuation :(. Anyways, I still recommend this story, it's a fun read and very interesting, I just wish there were more or any idea of if/when we'll get more