Last One Standing is a 60,000+ word novel about a 17-year-old boy met with a challenge to preserve the world from devastating attacks and defeat powerful monsters rushing through gates that have turned the world upside down. Utilizing his unique system to vanquish his enemies, Aoi, is capable of leveling up and extracting information solely disclosed to him. Last One Standing, Vol 1 - The First Wave, is a novel where the leading character Aoi, must overcome many hardships. Suffering the loss of his comrades and friends but also meeting his supposedly deceased family members. Aoi must bear the weight of many heroes before him. For the past thousands of years, the system has selected many legendary heroes. And yet all have failed. It's now up to Aoi as the last chosen one to save the world with his unique fighting style. Fighting alongside him are his friends and rivals, Celeb, Aoi’s closest friend is capable of controlling pure mana allowing him to fire attacks greatly superior then those who control natural mana. Whereas, Aoi is capable of controlling anything and everything that contains matter. Unlike the others, Aoi is capable of leveling up his skills ranks, allowing him to grow to vaster lengths than the others. Granting him the ability to improve an infinite amount. However, Aoi is in a rush. The longer it takes to attain victory the more innocent people have to die. Will Aoi be able to save those around him? Or will he spend the rest of his life regretting the loss of his fallen comrades?