Rank Zero Waystation Mage

Alden Vey awakens in a forgotten, unstable waystation with a unique ability to read roads and discern lies, despite having no fighting skills or grand destiny. As he navigates a mysterious and treacherous mountain pass, he encounters various characters who are determined to restore honesty and stability to the roads and station around him. This cozy LitRPG novella combines system magic, problem-solving, and bureaucratic humor in a story about quiet resilience, found family, and the small but vital work of making roads truthful again.