Chaotic Craftsman Worships the Cube
Probably A Turnip
Summoned after an unfortunate accident in hopes they could protect the world from a coming threat, Ben and his classmates are gifted another chance at life. With fame and fortune promised to whoever is willing to fight for the sake of the world it doesn't seem like a bad deal, there's just one small problem. Ben wasn't blessed with any magic or combat skills, just crafting and enchanting. While the skills themselves aren't useless they also aren't seen as being necessary to the coming war. Now not needed and alone, Ben tries to find a place in the world while meeting its colourful characters. The story follows his slow, earned progression as a crafter who worships the Cube — a god-like entity — while the world faces three waves of demons.
Progression: Explicit, central LitRPG progression where crafting is the primary advancement vector. Ben is isekai-summoned with a System; unlike classmates gifted combat magic, he receives crafting/enchanting, appraisal, and resistance skills. Power is quantified via System stats, levels, skills, enchantments, and material tiers: progression gates on skill levels (Smithing, Enchanting, Runecraft), stat growth, resistances, and Cube-granted boons. The Cube (Myriad) is a god/entity who grants chaotic, cube-themed abilities and quests, adding a divine patron progression track alongside standard LitRPG levels. Arcs track grinding power-ups, loot, dungeon rewards, found-family team growth (e.g., Thera's magic control from suppressed to powerhouse), and demon-wave escalation across 800-900+ Royal Road chapters. Reviews confirm 'interesting system involving gods such as the cube,' 'slow litRPG, REALLY slow, it ends up really satisfying,' and 'great binge... grinding power-ups and side stories,' making advancement the engine of plot.
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