The Hero's Harem Episode One: A Cultivation Gamelit Litrpg Harem Adventure Novella

Secure the base. Build the harem.I'm a Marine Corps vet and an average nerd, mostly spending my days wasting time and drinking beer. One day, while working with my best friend at his comic book shop, I find a strange KIKI KITSUNE, ISSUE 1.The comic features a beautiful manga-style monstergirl named Kiki Kitsune, a Mana Maiden who survives under the wicked reign of the Dread Master. Despite my best efforts, I quickly become smitten with the anime monstergirl -- but everything changes when Kiki comes alive within the pages of the comic book and pulls me into her world.Armed with my wits, my military training, and a few cold beers, I pledge to become Kiki's protector then begin my quest to help her slay the Dread Master.All of this is exciting enough, but then I see a strange notification about building a harem. I wonder what that might be about? So far, I've only met Kiki Kitsune, but maybe there are other monstergirls out there...This is a rollicking, episodic novella for men that includes Gamelit elements, including a user interface, skill upgrades, achievements, base building, and light dungeon core/dungeon master elements.