Second Chance is a science fiction novel by Vasily Makhanenko, the first book in the Invasion cycle, a combat fantasy genre, LitRPG.Reality is cruel. The high level of technological development has led to a high level of unemployment. Everyone is being laid off, from teachers to technicians. What's the point of keeping a person when they can be replaced by advanced machinery? But what should people do? How can they live? Where to get money? There is only one answer to this - Barliona! The official project of the government is gaining momentum, drawing more and more people into its networks. One can only guess how people deprived of everything will behave.Roman Balabanov is one of those. But, unlike most, he does not despair. A professional in project management with thirteen years of experience cannot do this. There is a goal, there is a clear understanding of how to achieve it. Nobody can interfere with this. No new class, no strange friend, no unexpected enemies.