How to Become the Dark Lord and Die Trying

Entertaining Isekai story that makes good use of the various tropes it pulls from (time loops, fantasy Isekais, MMOs, etc). Very much just half the story (it's noted to be a duology in the author's remarks at the end), but it packs in plenty of action so it's not unsatisfying.

Davi comes across a bit frustratingly obviously as a woman written by a man. I enjoyed her acerbic and flippant personality, but her character (and her sexualisation) commonly comes across as being written by a man for men, specifically. It's kind of a pity.

Will be looking forward to the sequel/conclusion.