Skeleton Knight in Another World

Arc’s ordinary life ends the moment he opens his eyes to find himself inhabiting the world of his favorite MMORPG—but this is no mere game. He is no longer a human player, but the very avatar he once commanded: a formidable knight clad in gleaming armor, cursed with the visage of a grinning skeleton. While his abilities are extraordinary and his sense of justice remains intact, the skull that now rests upon his shoulders is a constant reminder that he is a creature of the underworld in a land that fears the undead. Determined to avoid persecution, Arc resolves to live quietly, hiding his true nature beneath his helmet and steering clear of civilization's wary gaze. Yet his resolve is tested at every turn as he witnesses the rampant injustices plaguing this medieval realm—from slavers preying on the innocent to corrupt nobles abusing their power. Despite the risk of exposure, his heroic instincts refuse to let him stand idly by. With every battle he fights and every life he saves, the Skeleton Knight inches further from the shadows and toward the light of legend. Adventure is not something he seeks; it is something that finds him relentlessly, forcing him to embrace a destiny far grander than mere anonymity. In a world where monsters are judged by their appearance, Arc must prove that true heroism lies not in the flesh, but in the courage of the heart.