The Deadliest Assassin's Reset

Self-Published

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Description

In the Goldenleaf Kingdom, Flynn Nightwalker, the renowned and formidable assassin, meets a tragic end at the hands of his treacherous comrades. In a twist of fate, Flynn's spirit inhabits the comatose body of Han Cheol, a former famous Esports player who had fallen into despair and thus attempted ending his own life. Determined to seize his second chance, Flynn vows never to blindly pledge his loyalty or trust to anyone again. However, he also carries the burden of fulfilling Han Cheol's long-held dream: to become the greatest gamer of all time as well as earn enough money to rescue his family from the clutches of overwhelming debt.

Guided by his assassin instincts and honed skills, Flynn embarks on a journey to conquer the world of gaming. With each step, he faces formidable opponents, intricate gaming challenges, and the need to navigate the complexities of the eSports industry. Along the way, Han Cheol's experiences as an assassin begin to merge with his gaming prowess, granting him an unconventional advantage.

As he strives to achieve greatness, Flynn must confront his past, reconcile his conflicting identities, and uncover the truth behind his reincarnation. Will he succeed in becoming the unrivaled gaming legend he aspires to be, or will the shadows of his assassin past consume him once again?

Information

Status: Hiatus
Year: 2023
Author: zenzen_

Royal Road Stats

Rating: 4.0/ 5.0
Followers: 3
Views: 4,097

Chapters(11 total)

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Community Reviews(1)

Conrad StokesRoyal Road
★★★★ 4.0
Disclaimer: This review is for a review/comment swap with the author. I have read over 10,000 words.
While writing this review I wavered between an overall score of 3.5 vs a 4. The main reason for this was due to my conflicting opinions on the style vs story.
The style(and grammar) is the lowest score because as one fellow commenter said, "it feels like a translation". I do not know if that is the case or if english is a second language. Quite frankly if it is, then the author writes better than most native speakers. However compared to the quality of other stories on RR (both native/non native speaking writers) I found it has a quality that I did not enjoy.
A non spoiler example: "After this mission, I'm going to request a substantial break. The crown prince should find the information I obtained quite satisfactory."
You can see that everything is written correctly, but the stylistic word choice is a bit off putting and not limited to the example.
Now that is out of the way, let's talk about what I loved.
I liked the premise introduced into the story. Multiple conflicts were set up for the MC to overcome and along with the clash of having to navigate a new world, there is a promising set up for adventure. The characters are decent too, given that they not only have established external conflicts, but internal conflicts that make for good development and growth.
At the end, I decided this story merits a 4, because though the style can be polished, the story provides a solid backbone.