The summoning circle wasn't meant for you. Somewhere back on Earth, the real hero is probably stuck in traffic. You're here instead — Level 1, no skills, and a status screen that keeps flickering like a dying fluorescent bulb. Orange light pulses behind you. The village is burning. The screaming is very real. A knight in cracked armor has your arm in a grip that leaves no room for argument, hauling you toward the tree line. She's calling you "the hero" with complete conviction. Your system guide is cheerfully informing you that 47% of your skill tree failed to load. Somewhere in the dark beyond the flames, something is watching you — and it already knows you're not who you're supposed to be.