
by Mecanimus
Every thousand cycles, the 108 gods select their avatars among the most deserving champions of the galaxy for a grand game to decide who will next bear the crown of archon. This time, however, even the mightiest tremble, for the twin arbiters have entered the fray. While Space and Time usually decline to participate, this time they have invested their whole resources into fearsome candidates. To represent her, Space has picked Lilth Seranne Kerentis: empress, conqueror, warrior, and scholar. She who commands untold legions, an undisputed genius of brawn and magic. Time has picked Steve, a 25 years-old cello player from London. Thing is, Steve cannot lose. What to expect: - Very weak to very strong but it will take a while (haha) because - This is a time loop. - There are very light LitRPG elements. - The setting is space fantasy. - Light romance elements that are not central to the plot. - Take the trigger warnings to heart. Our boy Steve is not going to have a good time (haha).
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Traffic and conversion are both strong for a story this size. Readers are finding it and sticking — if Rising Stars is the goal, this is the moment to push.
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