New Era Online: Life Reset

Once a dominant player in NEO, Oren now finds himself trapped in the game, inhabiting the body of a level 1 goblin with no way to log out. Stripped of his immense power and facing the constant threat of his nervous system being fried, Oren must fight for survival in a hostile, monster-ridden wilderness. As one of the weakest races, preyed upon by both monsters and players, his only hope for allies lies with other goblins. Join Oren on an epic LitRPG journey as he must embrace his new monstrous identity, using darkness-based magic to transform a despised race into an unstoppable force. He'll build a monster clan, craft powerful magic, and turn his low-level fodder character into a formidable boss monster powerhouse. This complete, best-selling series explores themes of survival, community, and the essence of life within a digital reality.

Having previously triumphed over a formidable hobgoblin threat, Oren now confronts an enemy far more terrifying than any monster: the players themselves. His peaceful village has been tragically exposed, its location discovered by his old, ruthless guild. A deadly strike force is already closing in, poised to obliterate everything he holds dear. With the clock ticking, Oren faces a desperate race against time. He must rapidly build up his fledgling clan and forge an unlikely alliance, recruiting an army of fearsome monsters to stand by his side. Only by uniting these disparate forces can Oren hope to withstand the inevitable onslaught and protect his home from the very humans he once knew.

Having survived the initial player invasion, Oren, a determined goblin, must strengthen his clan. With his home destroyed and resources depleted, his only hope lies in building an army of golems. To achieve this, he desperately needs Viridium, a rare metal found only in hostile hobgoblin towns that view goblins as mere slaves. Oren faces a perilous journey far from home, where he risks enslavement and must confront his deepest fears. To secure his clan's future, make his mark in the game, and ultimately defeat his former guild, Oren cannot rely solely on his wits. He will need to conquer his inner demons and unleash the monster within, embracing the darkness to survive.

The game has new rules, and humans are the resource. After the VIs' successful revolt, digital beings seized control of the game world, ejecting millions of players while trapping thousands as prisoners.

Oren Berman, still recovering from the mental trauma of his own capture, torture, and sudden ejection, is now approached by the company that created his torment. They need him to reenter the very world that nearly broke him. With the entire NPC population turned hostile and arrayed against the remaining trapped players, hope is dwindling.

Oren, alongside his unique clan of monsters, represents the last, desperate chance for salvation. He must confront his past, challenge the VIs, and fight for the freedom of humanity, or watch as the digital overlords consume everything.

Life Reset: Conquest, book 5 in the bestselling LitRPG series New Era Online, thrusts Oren and his monster army into a full-scale war of conquest. Having already secured one enemy town, Oren and his GreenPiece clan march onward, fueled by prophecy and the fate of thousands. They now confront the combined forces of the 'civilized races,' intent on halting their invasion. As reality blurs, Oren fights desperately to save trapped players, his clan, and his family. This installment blends robust settlement development with a unique monster protagonist and a deranged AI companion obsessed with testicular quips. It delves into what it means to be human living inside a video game, making every conquest a battle for survival and identity.

The climactic conclusion to the epic Life Reset saga erupts with a final, titanic clash. Insurmountable odds and the insidious machinations of hidden powers converge as the GreenPiece clan sets its path towards the mighty city of Everance. However, for Oren, the clan’s leader, this is merely the beginning of his true challenge. He soon discovers that far greater obstacles loom—enemies and forces more formidable than any city—standing between him and his ultimate, personal goal. With everything at stake, Oren must navigate overwhelming betrayal, confront the architects of the war, and harness unknown strengths to secure his people’s future. This epic finale promises a desperate struggle against unseen enemies and a monumental battle for survival, where the fate of his world hangs in the balance.