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Mute and The Listener

Name: Mute and The Listener
Author: lotus under the heaven

by lotus under the heaven

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About

He couldn't scream. He couldn't beg. He couldn't even say his own name. Tacit dies quietly, swallowed by the Black Scourge like millions before him. Instead of oblivion, he wakes nine years in the past, in a kingdom that hasn't fallen yet, where a girl named Uhu calmly informs him that he's been sent back to stop the apocalypse. There's just one problem. They've chosen the wrong person. Tacit isn't a legendary warrior. He isn't a genius, a king, or a chosen hero. He's a mute drifter who spent two years trying—and failing—to leave the kingdom before it killed him. Saving the world was never part of the plan. Yet one by one, he must travel across the lands of Babilon, earning the ancient boons left behind by the High-Blood King before the Black Scourge consumes everything again. Every trial is deadly. Every victory changes him. And with each boon he claims, the truth behind the kingdom's history grows darker than the monster waiting at the end. Some heroes are forged by destiny. Tacit was just unfortunate enough to survive it. ## What to Expect - A genuinely mute protagonist who communicates entirely through expressions and body language. - Dark fantasy with a strong focus on atmosphere and immersive worldbuilding. - Time travel from the perspective of an ordinary person, not a hero. - Meaningful progression through ancient boons earned by surviving dangerous trials. - Character-driven storytelling and slowly developing relationships. - A living world filled with mystery, exploration, and lore. - Emotional moments balanced with occasional lighthearted interactions. - A planned story with a complete ending already written. ## What Not to Expect - An overpowered protagonist from the very beginning. - Stat screens, levels, or LitRPG mechanics. - Constant action or nonstop battles. - Edgelord writing for the sake of being dark. - Instant romance. - Comedy that constantly interrupts serious moments. - Plot armor solving every problem. - Frequent POV switches. Upload Schedule - Daily uploads until the story reaches 30,000 words. - After that: 5 chapters a week (Monday–Friday).