Not An Isekai Story [Progression/LitPRG]

What if you have no recollection of your past memories aside from unnecessary memes? How will you shape the world with it? Zen Hawthorn is a rather strange fellow, born with a curse that makes everyone question his sanity when he constantly blabbers things that even Captain America would struggle to understand. In a cruel twist of fate, he loses his only close ones who brought him up, triggering his entire journey of vengeance, love, and eventually, his true origin. Blessed with mysterious knowledge of a forgotten world, he sets out to better the world he’s residing in and preventing the eminent resurrection of the all powerful Demon King. Join him as he further unlocks the mysteries of the world he lives in. Dare to take the challenge of finding all the memes and Easter eggs hidden within? What to Expect? 1) You're the audience - MC is aware of you reading. 2) Deep emphasis on family bonding and romance. 3) Lite LitRPG - Spells are main stars while stats are more like— guidelines, like the Codex Astartes. What NOT to Expect? 1) Heavy emphasis on harem - There's only two females with wifey potential. Nothing more than that. If you’re looking for 3 or more potential waifus throughout the story, this is not for you. 2) No suspense due to Book 1's setting - Book 1 is just an introduction to the story. Book 2 is based on present settings. 3) Overpowered MC - He won't be the strongest as his other 3 companions are constantly trying to one up him. Book 1 - Not An Isekai Story (Completed) [Rewritten Completed] Book 2 - Not An Isekai Story Unshipped (In Progress)