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Rise of the Cheat Potion Maker
Rise of the Cheat Potion Maker · Book 1 · 2022
Nate reaches another world with a system determined to make him its supreme hero. He wants a potion business instead. Choosing a quieter profession puts him at odds with the interface and gives a struggling town a shopkeeper with unusually powerful abilities.
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What makes it funny?
During class selection, the system keeps pushing Nate toward Supreme Hero and sulks when he insists on Potion Maker. Readers describe his adventures as silly and tongue-in-cheek; one singled out a mocking challenge to toughen up as a moment that made them laugh.
The comedy at work
Nate handles a heroic destiny like a sales pitch he didn’t ask to hear. The interface refuses to remain a neutral menu, answering his choices with insults and making character creation an argument.
Try this if…
Potion crafting, running a shop and game-like abilities drive the appeal for readers who like an overpowered protagonist with modest plans. Readers compare the preference for a quiet life to Beware of Chicken, while describing this series as sillier.
Good to know
There is strong profanity, and Nate’s peaceful plans still leave room for dungeon combat and boss battles. One long-time reader disliked the writing style in the early books but felt it improved as the series continued.
A few distinguishing details
- Choosing a profession means arguing with the system itself.
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