The journey of an immortal tank begins in the tale of Herald Stone...getting hard.Herald Stone always built tank characters in every MMORPG he played. Being immortal—that was his first Goal ever, a simple childhood dream. However, the turbulent realities of life put an end to his gaming days. Years passed, and Herald Stone, now having attained success and stability, was presented with the opportunity to redeem himself...to fulfill his first Goal. Trivial? Childish? Others might think so.But Herald Stone always fulfilled his Goals—every single one.Immortality beckoned in Mother Core Online, and this time Herald Stone would answer. Choosing a long-forgotten race, hidden away in an unknown region, his quest for immortality begins. It's time to get hard in the Rise of a Tank LitRPG Series! Expect a focus on building a true tank in RPGs. Heavy game elements and numbers are present, but actual math will take a backseat to strategies involving skill builds and synergies that steadily become more complex while remaining understandable.