Novicius in Arte Medica — A Medical Progression LitRPG

Ashrahan is a failing medical student who, after a brutal accident, wakes up with a mysterious blue interface overlaid on his vision: a “System” that turns real people into diagnosable cases, makes textbooks come alive, and rewards every observation with XP. Suddenly, he spots life-threatening conditions no third-year should catch and saves lives before anyone else even notices. Word spreads. Neighbors call him a prodigy. But with every level-up comes crushing guilt: is he truly learning medicine, or just cheating with a power no one else has? As vacation ends and the wards await, Ashrahan faces a brutal choice — embrace the System and become the doctor everyone expects… or reject it and risk losing the only thing that might make him good enough to save the people he loves. What to expect: · Med-school realism · Slow, deliberate progression · Snarky System commentary · Life-or-death emergencies · The guilt of an unfair advantage What NOT to expect: · Instant OP doctor . Power fantasy  · Harem or romance overload · Pure comedy: stakes are real Series Progression: Book 1: Med school grind, slow growth, System in the background. Book 2: High-stakes doctor life, System active, rare cases. Book 3: Power unleashed, wait for the blast. "The endgame begins"                              Author Note   This story is published free on Royal Road. If you'd like to support the story or get early access to Book 2 and occasional behind-the-scenes content, you can find me on Patreon. If you see this story anywhere else, it's unauthorized. I'll announce if that ever changes. Thanks for reading!