BLOOD FOR THE FOUNDLING

He has a scalpel. The Tower has a heartbeat. The surgery begins now. Seven years ago, the Arterial Tower erupted from the earth, draining the planet of its vitality. Elias Thorne survived, but his daughter, Lira, was left with a cracked soul, fading by the hour. Now, the Tower has whispered a promise: Reach the top, and she will be whole. Elias is not a warrior. He is a combat medic. He doesn't have a sword; he has a scalpel-spear. He doesn't have mana; he has blood. In a world where "Leveling Up" means rewiring your own veins and currency is harvested from the arteries of your enemies, Elias enters the Tower with a single goal. He must keep Lira’s Soul Integrity from hitting 0%, even if it means draining the life from everyone else to do it. The prognosis is fatal. The treatment is carnage. What to expect: Biopunk / Body Horror: The dungeon is a living organism. Unique Economy: A "Blood System" where health, currency, and mana are one and the same. Competence Porn: A protagonist who uses medical knowledge to dismantle enemies. High Stakes: A ticking clock mechanic that drives the plot. Grimdark Elements: No harems, no mercy, and difficult moral choices. Welcome to the story!I’ve already released 10 chapters for you to enjoy now, but I’m releasing 1 chapter every day at 6:00 AM PKT (US times: 8 PM EST / 7 PM CST / 6 PM MST / 5 PM PST, previous day) until Chapter 17 (Feb 2). After that, the remaining chapters will be uploaded, and the story may be removed from Royal Road and become available on Kindle Unlimited. Thank you for reading early. Your support helps bring the story to life!