The Night Sun [VR Isekai Shonen LitRPG] - Finish book 1 ! Try it out !

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Description

The translation is translated by the Author themselves with AI-Assisted for better grammar and such.

What did you just say? Master's ex is the Final Boss !?

And me...?! Why do I feel like a mere side character!?

A VR Progression LitRPG...With a little something that make you feel young again.

What to expect:

- Boss Fights using Mechanics & Strategy instead of being Overpowered.

- Alot of World Building.

-Multiple MC. Sometimes you won't be follow No One but someone else's journey.

-Progressive &LitRPG System but without being too strong.

-To feel passionate about something. To feel that you just want to continue fighting for what you want.

[470+ chapters in stocks, translating them everyday right now.]

There're exclusive theme song made for the novel ! Please give me a review if you enjoy it !

Here's the playlist of song made for novel: https://www.youtube.com/@WhiteNightInTheFirstWorld

Cover Art is Commissioned Artwork by the Author.

Information

Status: Hiatus
Year: 2024
Author: Sun In The Middle Of Night

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Rating: 4.2/ 5.0
Followers: 18
Views: 33,611

Chapters(144 total)

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Community Reviews(6)

Abraham-DeWittRoyal Road
★★★★★ 5.0
Overall: The Night Sun is a VR LitRPG with an excellent understanding of its game's mechanics. Most of the main characters are high-level players of an MMO, and you can really see that their thought processes are realistic for such players. There is mention of "frame-perfect" attacks and parrying. In short, I think the Night Sun is an underrated gem in the rough that provides a unique look at the VR MMO genre.
Style: The style of the story is very interesting, and the game world is described competently. I liked how the mechanics were described diegetically through dialogue between a veteran player and a new player. I also liked how the in-game chat was written.
Story: The story is built around a veteran guild of MMO players, and that guild is very realistic to MMO guilds I've been a part of. I found the examination process whereby players determined their prestige class to be interesting, and I liked that the main character was a "bard" type who was still incredibly effective in combat.
Grammar: There were a few problems with the grammar, but that's just part and parcel of translations like this. I wouldn't say that any of the grammatical issues detract from the meat of the story.
Character: I thought the characters of the story were its strongest aspect. Sword of Love is the best character, and I really liked the interactions between all the characters in the guild.
bewareoftoadsRoyal Road
★★★★★ 5.0
Overall: The magic system in this story are all super interesting! The basic premise is that people are given two classes, and then they merge them to get more powerful. There is a big emphasis in exploring the synergies between classes and creating your own. Also, as someone who loves both western fantasy and xianxia, this story is amazing. I hate that I so often have to choose one or the other, and it's refreshing to see a story that uses both of them as litrpg elements.
Style: It is very to the point, reading similar to game dialogue. I personally prefer more prose, but it suits the story.
Story: When I saw the words "animation cancel" on the page- yep, sold. The author makes it feel like a real video game come to life, and the author does a good job explaining the various concepts. Also, the online forums debating the meta and complaining that a class has been buffed too much- lol, why is this exactly what happens every update? I also like that the parts about the game dev side are included. It makes the world feel very well-rounded. There are the casual players, the online forum people, the devs, and the sweats (the mc lol).
Character: The characters (especially Sword of Love and his real name) are super funny to read about. Hana, Sword of Love's sister is used well to balance out the two crazy game grinders (No One and Sword of Love). No One and Sword of Love are both addicted to the game- very relatable lol.
Also the fact that No One has to do ugly screaming as "singing" as a battle tactic to make Bard offensive- hilarious. No One just got the new Blade Dancer class, and I'm excited to see where it will go from here.
Grammar: There are a few issues here and there. Also, every sentence is on its own line, which is a strange way of formatting.
InyssaRoyal Road
★★★★★ 4.5
First off, I'll say that I'm a big fan of the prose style of this story, it feels very much like the class that No One chooses, all about careful rhythm and pacing between each action/paragraph. It's kind of like poetry. And while that's a very uncommon way to do it for LitRPGs, it's that uniqueness that made me enjoy this so much, it's a breath of fresh air.
As for the mechanics themselves, I think that's where the real meat of the story lays; especially as the story starts to ramp up near chapter 15 and we get a good look at how different classes fight, how their skills work and how the hardest of bosses will need to be conquered. It's clear that the whole system is very well thought-out, and I'm a huge fan of the naming convention for the skills.
There's a lot of world-building and exposition at the beginning, which does leave the character progression and development for later, but for this kind of story I think that's an acceptable decision. Still, I'm eager to see how the party will develop as the story goes on.
The only problem with the story, I'd say, is that due to its translated status there are a few grammar and style mistakes here and there, and I feel like it could benefit a lot from a proofreader or a beta-reader.
Overall though, I'm really enjoying this so far, it's entertaining and blood-pumping, and I highly recommend it for those who like an unique prose style and a solid system.
Perry OkeefeRoyal Road
★★★★★ 4.5
This story offers a refreshing twist on the LitRPG genre, blending a poetic prose style with meticulously crafted game mechanics that add real depth to the world. The author's writing has a rhythmic, almost lyrical quality that’s rare in game-based storytelling. The concise, punchy paragraphs are effective, creating a tight pace while painting scenes with just enough detail to make them feel vivid and immersive. It’s a unique style that may not appeal to every reader, but for those who appreciate a creative approach to prose, it’s a breath of fresh air.
The real strength of the story lies in its well-developed system and mechanics, which ramp up as the plot unfolds, allowing readers to fully appreciate the thought put into skill names, class interactions, and the strategic depth required for boss battles. While there’s a fair amount of world-building early on that postpones character development, this choice feels intentional, allowing readers to immerse themselves in the rules and stakes of this world before diving deeper into personal growth arcs.
Though occasional grammar issues show that it could benefit from a bit more editing, the story’s originality and attention to detail more than compensate. Overall, it’s an engaging and dynamic read, perfect for fans seeking a LitRPG with depth, creativity, and a refreshing style.
JSSRoyal Road
★★★★ 4.0
First, from all the game novels this uses mechanics to make interesting unlike story or adventure based ones. It also does not fall into trap of cheating in game or overpowered MC luck.
For me virtual game based stories are not my favourate. It is very hard to create stakes and to care about if it is just a game. Connecting to reality forcibly just make them cringe. So what would be its future remains to be seen.
It has some flaws including name of MC being "No One" which becomes "No 11" sometimes, it is distracting.
Other problem is opening being too confusing and full of exposition. This is bad as first few chapters need to hook new readers.
Some proof reading and editing will go long way.
Thanks for good work, keep going.
Karl_D_SmithRoyal Road
★★★★ 4.0
Although not without its problems, the writing was quite poetic (reading almost like a novel-length haiku in places), and it was quite clear that a lot of love and attention has been placed on the in-game mechanics to make this fictional world brim with depth. I was really drawn into the author's use of quick, punchy paragraphs to set the scenes in clear and concise ways.