Return of Overthinker

Chapter 51

My name is John Doe, a man fueled by dreams yet tethered to lethargy. Immersed in a world of games, manga, manhua, and meganovels, I harbored a disdain for training, schooling, and work. Cloistered in my room, I squandered my parents' provisions, yearning for a miraculous transmigration to another realm like in story.

Yet, the world didn't operate like that; it often moved in the opposite direction of what we wanted.

One fateful day, while glued to the news, I witnessed the emergence of portals in various cities and the beast ran amok. The broadcasts were censored, but the uncensored horrors flooded the internet. Monstrous beasts preyed on humans, their ferocity chilling to the bone.

I was born and raised in the tranquil Virginia City, where anger seldom brewed, and thankfully, no gates materialized. I thanked God for the peace, little knowing my peculiar wish was about to materialize in an unwelcome manner.

That night, a mysterious symbol etched itself onto my right hand as I was mas