SOSHV: The sword of seven heavenly virtues

Twenty one year old Ren is a placeholder in his own life. Exploited by his ex, abused by his family, and drained by a dead end job, he hides behind a mask of unbothered calm. But Ren has a dangerous flaw: an uncontrollable reflex to protect others. When a drunk, armed police officer threatens an innocent animal in a quiet cafe, Ren throws himself in front of the bullet. Instead of the grave, Ren awakens in a breathtaking, dangerous fantasy realm of violet skies and towering peaks. His body has reverted to a light, agile eighteen year old form, and strapped to his waist is a glowing sapphire blade etched with his own name. As Ren faces a vast new world of monsters and magic, he realizes his body isn't the only thing that traveled across dimensions—his crippling self doubt and vicious inner critic came with him. Armed with a sword bound to his soul, Ren must learn to survive a deadly landscape while fighting his ultimate battle, learning how to live for himself to protect others instead of dying for everyone else.