I Became a Necromancer After Beating Up My Angel Guide and Accidentally Triggered the Apocalypse (Manga) Vol. 1

Never skip the tutorial—unless you want to accidentally start the apocalypse! One gamer is trapped in the hottest VR MMO and winds up triggering something that shouldn't even be possible. The manga inspired by the light novel—also available from Seven Seas!

Linne thought she was merely playing the brand-new VRMMO "Meltis Online,” but when she goes off script and punches her angelic guide, she stumbles upon a hidden event! Suddenly, she’s a Necromancer, befriending monsters and getting stronger than ever. Every chaotic choice leads her to new party members, and eventually, she and her group become the world’s ultimate threat. From one disaster-level mistake to the next, Linne is kicking off a new life and an apocalypse!

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