A Soulsborne's Traveler System Novel

John Moore considers himself an ordinary person, so he is bewildered when he dies only to wake in a decrepit prison cell with an armored knight standing over him. A mysterious screen appears before him welcoming him to Lordran as a Traveler. Trapped in this dark world, John discovers he possesses a system with game-like elements including levels and stat progression. Armed with modern knowledge from his previous life, he must navigate this harsh, unforgiving realm while growing stronger through determination and hard work. As he advances, John gains character growth and discovers abilities beyond his initial weakness. The story begins as a serious dark fantasy where the protagonist pushes himself to overcome mounting challenges, drawing from both the Dark Souls and Bloodborne universes. This fanfiction blends reincarnation elements with system mechanics, creating a grim tale of a man fighting to survive and adapt in a world that shows no mercy.