Road to Mastery

Disillusioned biologist Jack Rust finds his world upended as an extraterrestrial AI known as the System unleashes aliens, magic, and violence upon Earth. Denied magic himself, Jack is thrown into a monster-infested dungeon, armed with nothing but his bare fists to survive.

Jack quickly discovers a surprising, almost joyful, affinity for violence, embracing his role as a brawler. He's a determined, adaptable individual whose core personality remains consistent through galactic-level threats.

This series chronicles Jack’s explosive journey from an isolated survivor to a cosmic force, embracing relentless, fist-first progression across a post-apocalyptic Earth and into the dangerous galaxy. Alongside a loyal found-family, his road to mastery is paved with escalating challenges and surprising humor.