The Main Characters That Only I Know

In "The Main Characters That Only I Know" by Sayren, the protagonist, disillusioned after a decade of struggling to survive a world-ending apocalypse and falling short of his heroic aspirations, is granted a miraculous second chance. No longer content with playing a supporting role, he is determined to become the main character and achieve greatness. The story unfolds in a world where humans can gain power through "stories" by fighting in dungeons, earning points to improve their abilities. These humans are overseen by higher beings called "Tellers," who contract awakened humans to delve into story-driven dungeons. Tellers livestream these dungeon crawls to an audience of diverse spirits, including factions like Pandemonium and Eden, as well as mythological groups. The Tellers and their contracted humans gain points from viewership and donations, while the spirits enjoy watching hero stories, though some desire despair. The protagonist is reborn as a Teller, but his unique desire to be a protagonist sets him apart. He even relinquishes some of his Teller privileges to engage directly in combat. He possesses a cheat-like ability to view "books" detailing information about beings, unless they are significantly more powerful. The narrative explores this protagonist-centric approach within a complex cosmic system.