“Overlooked teen becomes top gamer, beats bully, joins elite academy where game and reality merge.”
The Challenger
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Overlooked teen becomes top gamer, beats bully, joins elite academy where game and reality merge.
Noah's classmates can't even be bothered by him in real life, but inside the Interverse, he's the celebrated number one player. He may be applauded as a genius in-game, but the real world remains a cruel place for Noah... that is until he beats the school bully in an Interverse tournament. His talents are recognized by a mysterious professor who recruits him into an elite academy. As reality and the game world blur together, will Noah be able to make a stand for himself and challenge all expectations? (Source: Tapas Media)
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A Manhwa Publication
- Format 52 ch ch × vol
- Total read 6h 56m approx
- Published Sep 2021 – Aug 2022
- Source Manhwa media type
- Ref. BS-M64232 catalog