WTC : Relentless Protagonist [SxS] (v2023.05.15)

A secret-agency mission collapses into a locked-school murder mystery where paranoia and absurdity sit side by side. The protagonist is reluctantly paired with the volatile Grendel Jinx to prevent a catastrophic attack, only for both agents to wake up as supposed transfer students at Pleasant Grove Secondary School. Their classmates initially offer a strange kind of normality, but the illusion shatters as students and teachers begin dying in grisly circumstances. Relentless Protagonist balances anime-styled visual-novel comedy with a darker thriller edge, asking whether the culprit is an otherworldly threat or something far more human.

Reading scenes, following conversations, and making decisions drives the investigation forward. Choices steer the protagonist toward different secondary routes and ultimately influence which of three endings plays out, so paying attention to character behavior and suspicious details matters more than simply clicking through dialogue. The main story runs roughly six to eight hours, delivering a sizeable 79,000-word script filled with interpersonal friction, conspiracy material, and bursts of graphic violence. Completion also unlocks two shorter follow-up stories, while in-game and platform achievements give dedicated readers extra goals.

Its strongest hook is the collision of genres: one moment plays like a school-life character drama, the next becomes a conspiracy thriller with murder scenes and questions about invisible alien enemies. Grendel’s forced partnership with the protagonist gives the story a useful source of conflict and humor, while the branching structure encourages a second run for alternate scenes, endings, and epilogues. More than 100 CG illustrations support key moments, giving the cast and violent turning points a distinct anime presentation. Fans of choice-led mysteries such as Danganronpa, Zero Escape, or darker school-set visual novels should find plenty to enjoy, particularly if they value character banter and branching narrative over action-heavy gameplay.