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Etherious: The System's Descent #5
Etherious: Fringe Walker
Arthur Ward is an Originator, the Biblical Adam to an entirely new species.
A sector-wide bounty has been placed on Arthur's head. His Origin blood promises power to anyone strong enough to claim it.
Arthur finally knows why the System was created. The realm itself is at war, one that has spanned millennia and continues to rage on. Integrated reality is losing badly, and the stench of corruption taints everything. Arthur thought he'd finally earned some peace and quiet. Reality isn't so forgiving.
Hounded and hunted, Arthur must learn what it means to be truly unique. The System has made him the greatest prey seen in generations.
There are easier ways to die than coming after The Perfect Homunculus.
This is the fifth book in a LitRPG Fantasy series with 800,000 views on Royalroad. Perfect for fans of Defiance of the Fall, The Primal Hunter, and Ultimate Level 1!
Credit to my brother for the beautiful front cover, made with one of his Mandela artworks.
What to
-MC with multiple magic affinities
-A main character who has learned Muay Thai
-A combination of human progression mixed with monster core consumption
-Title collection
-No Harem
A sector-wide bounty has been placed on Arthur's head. His Origin blood promises power to anyone strong enough to claim it.
Arthur finally knows why the System was created. The realm itself is at war, one that has spanned millennia and continues to rage on. Integrated reality is losing badly, and the stench of corruption taints everything. Arthur thought he'd finally earned some peace and quiet. Reality isn't so forgiving.
Hounded and hunted, Arthur must learn what it means to be truly unique. The System has made him the greatest prey seen in generations.
There are easier ways to die than coming after The Perfect Homunculus.
This is the fifth book in a LitRPG Fantasy series with 800,000 views on Royalroad. Perfect for fans of Defiance of the Fall, The Primal Hunter, and Ultimate Level 1!
Credit to my brother for the beautiful front cover, made with one of his Mandela artworks.
What to
-MC with multiple magic affinities
-A main character who has learned Muay Thai
-A combination of human progression mixed with monster core consumption
-Title collection
-No Harem
497 pages, Kindle Edition
Published March 26, 2026
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March 27, 2026
Fantastic Series
I've read a bunch of litrpg stories and this one, is good. I'm not the biggest fan of Earth introduction to the multi verse trope, Oath of the Survivor is good, but when written well, they're captivating. This story weaves in acts with fantasy to the point that a reader could be forgiven for thinking it plausible. Which makes for a very good read. Eagerly awaiting the next book!
I've read a bunch of litrpg stories and this one, is good. I'm not the biggest fan of Earth introduction to the multi verse trope, Oath of the Survivor is good, but when written well, they're captivating. This story weaves in acts with fantasy to the point that a reader could be forgiven for thinking it plausible. Which makes for a very good read. Eagerly awaiting the next book!
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March 26, 2026A very good book. Kinda reminds me of jack rust vs the animal kingdom, iykyk.
March 27, 2026
loved it!
Absolutely love this series! They can’t come out fast enough! I’m so thankful for the summary of events so far to catch me up again. Can’t wait for the next one!
Absolutely love this series! They can’t come out fast enough! I’m so thankful for the summary of events so far to catch me up again. Can’t wait for the next one!
March 27, 2026
another great book in this brilliant series
I love the journey of the MC and the storyline is full of great characters and twists and turns . Can’t wait for the next book.
I love the journey of the MC and the storyline is full of great characters and twists and turns . Can’t wait for the next book.
March 28, 2026
Great continuation of the series
Great continuation of the series. Well done. I truly can't wait to read the next book in the series when it comes out.
Great continuation of the series. Well done. I truly can't wait to read the next book in the series when it comes out.
March 27, 2026
rough
I think this would be easier to read as a continuous series. Or maybe I am extra distractable today.
OP MC becomes even more ridiculously OP. Everything is moving fast—his enemies and his allies.
I’ll get the next one. Curious to see how Arthur is going to make a mess next.
I think this would be easier to read as a continuous series. Or maybe I am extra distractable today.
OP MC becomes even more ridiculously OP. Everything is moving fast—his enemies and his allies.
I’ll get the next one. Curious to see how Arthur is going to make a mess next.
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