“Argh.” I groaned, clutching my head as a heavy racket echoed in my mind. The pain was like a hammer pounding away at my skull, and I could feel my body tense up. [Detecting the problem...] [Problem organized...] [Your memory is slowly coming back. You will feel a little at ease later, but it will surely hurt again. Due to the powerful magic that has been inserted into you and the sudden magic shortage, you are experiencing head pain or a mild prickle in your brain.] “What’s happening?” Lu Shirley’s concerned voice broke through my haze, pulling me back to the present. “Nothing; I’m fine,” I managed to say, the discomfort ebbing slightly as I met her worried gaze. I glanced around and suddenly spotted Lu Cian, my younger brother. Memories of our past began to stir. “Cian, it’s been a while,” I said, forcing a smile onto my face despite the remnants of pain in my head. --- **-Flashback-** In my younger days, I was just an elementary school student, solitary by nature.
As I watch Lu Cian walk toward me, a strange feeling washes over me. He says, "Whenever I look at you, I always feel like I'm looking in a mirror." That line, one that echoed through the years, only hit harder now because I’ve come back from my past. I know what happens next.He’s a reflection of our father, with his gray hair and matching eyes. It’s uncanny. Lu Cian always embodied the heir of the Pion family. Meanwhile, I was the reminder of our mother, Von Fey Larisa, with my black hair and those same gray eyes. The eyes of the family I barely knew growing up. But now, standing here, it's like the distance between us—the secrets, the pain—it all feels so small. "So am I?" I chuckle weakly, touching my head as a wave of memories hits me again. Every painful, vivid detail of my past life flashes behind my eyes. “Not yet. To be honest, I kind of feel groggy. It’s probably because all of my memories are coming back,” I admit, rubbing my temples. The rest of the family watches us, c
*Connecting to the Creator...* *Connection established successfully.* "It happened again...." I muttered to myself, watching as everything around me froze. The colors drained from the world, turning everything black and white. It was like time had come to a halt, leaving me trapped in this eerie, lifeless landscape. *Receiving your system profile file link...* *Link received...* *Please open the system profile.* “Nero... you still there?” I asked, though I wasn’t really expecting a response. The silence reminded me of the last time we had this conversation—back when Nero and I had argued over his name. I smirked, remembering how close he had come to being stuck with the name *Daftian* just because the system lagged. He hated it. Without thinking, I clicked on the file link. "Should I mess with you again and name you *Daftian* this time?" I chuckled to myself, shaking my head at the memory. It was ridiculous, but at the moment, it was hilarious. *If not for the glitch, you'd
“The Aimon Capsule is a cutting-edge device that transports users into a virtual universe, featuring advanced visuals, sound, and sensory systems.”“Once inside and equipped with VR gear, users are immersed in a 360-degree digital realm where seamless interaction is ensured by state-of-the-art sensors and controls.”“In the VR game 'New Underworld,' reality transforms around you. Here, you can shape your destiny and showcase your skills, magic, and aura without judgment.”“This world is your canvas—be yourself and become anything you aspire to be.”---“What? You plan on opening a cat café, Lu Shian?” he said, preparing our customers' drinks.“Dang! Lower your voice. If my uncle hears you, I'll poison your coffee without thinking twice,” I replied, checking our stock.He chuckled, “Don't worry. The manager left a while ago. Cristal-on, here's your drink.”“It’s Cristalon, not Cristal-on,” the girl said as she took her drink and left.He sighed, “What's the difference? It’s still the s
[:SPHYNX: HAS JOINED A NEW UNDERWORLD]**Welcome to the New Underworld.****You’re now in the Mixed Creatures' paradise, Elyium Land.**“WoAh!”I’m mesmerized by my surroundings; it feels like I'm in a fantasy world.**Ding**[:Try making private calls:]“Hmm… Let’s see.” I rested my fingers on my chin, with my left hand on my waist as I bent my body, intently looking at the hologram screen.When I called Ethan, he answered instantly.[:ObedientMan: HAS ACCEPTED YOUR CALL]I shifted my feet, settling into the surroundings with a sense of excitement.***WHAT'S WITH YOUR ID!? SPHYNX? THAT DOESN'T EVEN SUIT YOUR ATTITUDE***The idea of finding something cool had my heart racing, making me feel a bit like a maniac. But hearing Ethan's voice ruined it.My imagination…Was shattered. “Wow… Don’t want to hear it from the guy called OBEDIENT MAN.”Clenching my hand, I smirked, really wanting to punch him even in my imagination. I kept walking, eager to see what I might find. Maybe a cat or so
[SYSTEM UPDATE][Congratulations Player SPHYNX!][THE SYSTEM HAS SUCCESSFULLY GRANTED YOUR WISH]Pardon? Did I wish for something that I didn't know? [You wished to not leave here…..] What!? That's a ridiculous claim! That's not my point. The words floated in the air, shimmering like a holographic display. I stared at the screen, my mind struggling to process the implications. I tried to move, but my limbs felt strangely heavy, as though they were bound by invisible chains. My heart raced, and a cold sweat broke out on my forehead. “What… what’s happening?” I stammered, my voice trembling as I tried to make sense of the surreal situation.The guild master, who had been smirking with a sense of superiority, now wore a more serious expression. “It seems the system has a surprise for you, SPHYNX,” he said, his tone grave.“What kind of surprise?” I asked, a note of fear creeping into my voice.“It appears that the system has triggered a special event mode,” the guild master explaine
As I stepped into the guild hall, it felt like diving into a whirlwind of relief and curiosity. The NPCs were buzzing with excitement, practically vibrating in anticipation of my return.**Ding!**[You Successfully Completed The Trial] [You Received a Title: The one who save Unknown] [You Received a Title: The one who experienced special treatments] Wow so loud, “SPHYNX, you’re back!” the guild master boomed, eyes twinkling like he'd just stumbled upon a hidden gem.“Wait, wasn’t he with me?” I muttered, catching my breath and looking around.“How did the trial go?” he asked, his curiosity peaking.“It was a trip, but... weren’t you with me?” I said, confused. “I swear you were right there.”“That’s impressive,” the guild master said, puzzled, like he was piecing together a puzzle. “Me? How so? You suddenly vanished…”“Uh, what? Then who was that?” I blinked, completely lost.“Right,” I said, pulling up my quest log. “Looks like I’m supposed to bind a young black dragon. That wa
Half a month ago, I was drawn into this chaotic, ever-changing forest by some peculiar Special Event Mode. They brought me back to the game, but it feels like this game doesn’t exist anymore.Sure, I’m still here, but hey, I’ve opened a cat cafe while navigating around monsters and solving pointless puzzles.“Master… Someone saw the Queen enter the cafe.” I looked at the Ghoul in front of me as I sipped a glass of cold coffee while eating some chocolate cake.I glanced at her and took another sip, “Lesly, you don't need to inform me about that. It's not like I want to see her; every time she arrives, it's unnoticed.”It’s been five months since I was trapped in a game called 'New Underworld,' and the strangest thing is that I haven’t encountered a single other player.“Anyways… How's the investigation about players?” I asked, leaning back in my chair.She bowed, “Forgive me, master. There's no information about them; it’s as if they’ve ceased to exist.”I cut a slice of cake and enjoy