Rising Tides: A LitRPG Survival Grind

The Castaway System: Book Two

Alex Thorne's uneasy peace on Idiot Island is shattered by fresh wreckage and a wary new survivor, Maya. Together, they must navigate the island's treacherous System, forge an alliance, and battle not only ruthless pirates but also a creeping sickness that threatens to consume their sanctuary.

As tremors shake the land and ominous whispers fill the air, Alex and Maya delve into the island's ancient secrets, unearthing a toxic corruption—the Weeping Metal—and awakening an ancient horror. With their crafting skills pushed to the limit, they must forge powerful Wards from a mysterious ore, facing down a primordial entity in a desperate bid to heal the island's heart.

But even if they survive the island's fury, the pirates haven't forgotten them. And an ancient Runic Plaque hints at a destiny far stranger than they could ever imagine—a navigator's gamble towards a sky full of alien stars. The grind continues, but the stakes have never been higher.

Adrift, adds new characters and new problems

I like the story but to suddenly turn pirates to helpers by just trusting them while leaving so many unsolved issues...