The Monster's Ally

Young novice Moch Veranus was supposed to follow in the footsteps of his parents - become an adventurer, grow in power, and become an asset in Edea’s eternal fight against dark forces. However, a mysterious intervention gives him a unique class - one that makes him empathise with the enemy. What will come from the… unique… friendships he makes? Will he be able to stay within the good graces of the humans?

[Failedthe Royal Road Writathon Challenge 2025.My bad.]

What to expect:

[SLOWish progression] across [story arcs] of a youth finding his way in a world that expects him to follow the norm. He starts weak.

[Comedy]. I hope you find something funny! Back-and-forths with his own version of a “hey! Listen!” character.

Generally a [Morally Good] character. There’s darkness everywhere in the world. Let me write someone that’s nice!

[Party Building & Development] with consideration of base building in the future.

What not to expect:

Hard crunchy numbersand exponentially inflating stats.

Romance- I can’t do justice to my MC falling in love (yet) so I don’t want to! Can’t say there won’t be moments of affectionate glances goodbye and internal ‘what-ifs’ at some point.

This is my first work so I’m learning, adapting, editing and reading while I’m writing. Thank you!