Exploring the area, Highess didn't want to just assume the path he chose was an easy thing. There were many sounds of the residents' activities as they opened the market.Sales ranging from fruits to supplies were quite available, and they even sold them enthusiastically.Highess didn't seem like a stranger; they didn't even glance at him."Strange, do they really not consider me as a strange creature?" Except, Highess still observed the curious and cynical gazes of other players.Forgetting about that, he noticed a shop guarded by a furry dog, staring at Highess with an unusual appearance."Oh, it's not often that Mr. Insect comes here!""Mr. insect?" Highess didn't know why he was already starting to get used to this; getting angry would be pointless. He wouldn't be able to erase everyone's thoughts, and he felt a bit relieved if the ones facing him also had appearances like animals."Can I help you with anything?""What are you selling?" Highess asked firmly."I'm only selling fres
"I will see how great you are..." Luna had been secretly stalking Highess, carefully doing so. Occasionally, her presence seemed almost noticed by Highess.Quickly, she would hide behind bushes or trees."Hah... what is that woman doing? Does she want to attack me? She's quite annoying!" And, the fact was clear that such actions wouldn't lower Highess's guard."Groagah..."The sound of this shout made ears tense; Highess immediately stopped, looking upward. There stood a giant ape raising both hands proudly."Hehehe... so you show up so fast! I came here to finish you off right now!"The monkey only danced around, but its face was filled with anger that would shake anyone's body."Goagh, Goagh..." Its mouth emitted a strange melody, not without reason, it was done to lure other monkeys so the trees were filled with wild monkeys swinging around.From the description, it was clear that what Highess faced this time was a monster that usually lived in groups, calling like this was common.
Luna had run out of words about this incident, her eyes clearly saw how the slash delivered by Highess put an end to the large monkey."It's impossible, how could he do it? Wasn't he supposed to make greater efforts to defeat the monster? But, why suddenly could he defeat the monster so easily?"The monkey had been cleaved in two by Highess's sword. Logically, defeating a strong monster would require much effort, but in reality, the monster wasn't strong, just a boss in that area, and its level of strength was weak compared to any monster it had faced before.Highess immediately took some parts of the monkey's body, including its head, which would serve as evidence that he had successfully defeated the monster."Alright, I think this is enough..." Highess glanced back, signaling Luna to hide again, even though her body was now visible.Narrowing his eyes, Highess stood still. Then, he moved swiftly, disappearing from there."W-Wait..." Luna seeing Highess dart into the forest, could o
"Why did I do this? I should have asked for his help directly!" Luna regretted her rather arrogant attitude towards Highess, but for some reason, whenever she was near him, her body felt uneasy. Perhaps it was because she naturally feared insects, especially insect-like creatures.Wanting to follow Highess, the man had already returned to the Guild, providing a report on his success in defeating the giant monkey monster."You completed this quest so quickly..." remarked a woman of the cat race, her fur thick with white color.Highess fell silent, gazing at the white fur of this cat woman, convinced that many would consider it a soft ball of fur to hug.After a brief pause, he said, "Yes, I didn't find much difficulty facing this creature...""Really? I thought this quest was one of the hardest. Many have tried to do it but failed..."Highess's brain pondered why the NPCs in the game were so interactive, even saying things similar to creatures in the real world. Once again, he didn't w
Luna was shocked, digesting Highess's words. Logically, she acknowledged this was quite crazy, to trust a man so easily."Hmm... so, what should we do then? It's impossible for you to just help me without any reward..."Highess sighed for a moment, not wanting to dismiss that concern. It felt reluctant for Highess to respond; from the beginning, this had been burdensome enough, and now the woman was boldly asking him for help."The quest you're undertaking isn't particularly difficult. Haven't you tried looking up information about this problem on the internet?""What are you saying..." Luna didn't seem pleased with this solution at all; she narrowed her eyebrows with a raised tone. "I absolutely refuse to do that. It's clear that to accomplish this, it requires effort and hard work. How could I possibly do it just based on information from websites or media?"While commendable bravery, Highess felt it was a bit excessive. Clearly, the internet with its various sites could help player
Luna felt confused by Highess' words. Playing games until late at night was something unacceptable for a normal person, especially considering she had a personal life that couldn't be ignored."Are you serious about playing this game until nightfall?""Why? I'm used to doing this. Besides, there's nothing wrong with playing the game until night if you want to achieve something...""That's true, but we're in a game world! Everything that happens here isn't real. Do you still think it's that important?"Highess was shocked. It was a very normal and rare response from Highess. He had always played games for more than 16 hours, and it was understandable that he would get tired while playing, only stopping to sleep, use the restroom, and eat."I know this game is very enjoyable, but I don't want to waste too much time on it. So, I don't think I can play this game until night. Moreover, I won't accompany you until nightfall, but maybe I'll come back around 10 o'clock to accompany you for an
Ding...The alarm rang a single tone, but it was quite loud. Despite planting such a strong intent, Highess who is usually too lazy to wake up, suddenly awoke. He glanced around with a tired face."Now..." His body wanted to surrender back into the world of dreams, but he quickly straightened up, glancing at the clock. It was 5 in the morning, still too early to be active, but that's not what he wanted. Quickly wore up the VR device, and then he dove back into the gaming world.He even went as far as placing a Warp Sleep in that area, which happened to be a flower garden he had visited before."I suspected something strange about this garden. The surrounding areas don't have as many flowers, but why are there so many here? Is there some kind of trick? No, this might be deliberately done to lure players into thinking!"After the excessively challenging experiences he had, Highess wasn't surprised if something like this was done by the developers.Time continued to pass, and as the sun
It was a very immoral joke. Highess rudely gave a Goblin head as a gift. Luna couldn't even say anything about it.Then, she went far away to avoid further trouble.At a different time, there was a group of players walking the city streets. The three of them were long-time players in this game.And when Highess won the competition, it was an insult to those who already felt like veterans."Even though it's been four months, the photo of the competition winner is still up!" said a large-bodied man, earnestly staring at the digital image.One of his companions, named Nika spoke up, "True, I wonder why the developers are so enthusiastic about this. Are they intentionally trying to impress many people?""You're not truly wrong, Nika..." His companion walking ahead immediately responded. He's Sein, the leader of this group, wearing sturdy armor and a face crafted to radiate leadership."What do you mean?" Nika asked back."I admit it seems excessive, but I think it's the developers' way of
Grey put on a smile as he observed Highess's reaction in this situation."Indeed, I couldn't possibly let players like you win the competition again." He did feel irritated the game's security system had been breached by someone else, resulting in internal damage, but seeing this turn of events, he couldn't help but feel pleased."How could you, why are you doing this, Miyoko..." Highess uttered softly as his health points continued to decrease."Forgive me, but I won't waste this golden opportunity! I've witnessed directly how you fought against Zegar, and I understand that both of you are impossible to defeat! But I still have a chance, and this is the most appropriate way to defeat you..."Highess's eyebrows furrowed upon hearing all this. "Don't you feel ashamed of doing this? You're just destroying the pride of a samurai, I know that samurai insisted on upholding honesty...""I know, I know that! But, here it's not about upholding the dignity of a samurai, but it's about my own d
Tings...The Twister Buster is an attack that delivers a double blow, but it's not as easy as that. Right now, Highess facing the opponent is putting up a difficult resistance to withstand. Even now, his strength feels unmatched."I've filled up my energy, but still, this man power is too great, and I can't balance it..."Tings...And, finally, he is thrown back again. His body floats in the air, presented with a beautiful sight."Yes, I understand that facing him is impossible, but still, I want to do it. I can't accept defeat against others..."Thud...His back lands very hard; it's over for Highess for now. He can move freely, but in reality, he could get up and run, but it would be pointless. Zegar's speed is much higher. Surely, he would easily catch Highess and then kill him.Rather than fleeing like a coward, it's better for Highess to fall with the demeanor of a true knight."I am ready to accept my defeat, and at this moment, my struggle as a player will end..." He can smile
Highess began to feel overwhelmed, knowing from the start that facing Zegar would be very difficult.Each slash sent shivers down his entire body, however Highess continued to retaliate with his strength, trying to hold on.Ting.....But, there would come a time when it wouldn't last long, after enduring enough attacks, he was startled as Zegar pivoted to add a deadly kick.Highess was thrown back by this event, glaring at Zegar with sharp eyes. Though not entirely surprised by the attack, he was confused by Zegar's seemingly inexhaustible energy."What's happening here? How powerful is this man really?"Since Divine Phantom was used, Zegar's speed and strength had drastically increased. But, he didn't seem tired."Of all the players I've encountered, he's the toughest and most dangerous!" Highess tightened his grip, racing against time. It wouldn't be long before the effects of Sacrifice Buster wore off, and when they did, he wouldn't stand a chance against Zegar.While there was sti
Zegar's body appeared to be thrown back after receiving an attack from Highess, but here he couldn't afford to be proud; there were still many possibilities.It was clear that Zegar was still able to stand."Seriously, won't he still be able to defeat me? He must have accessories that can withstand damage, and he must still have great strength..."It was time for Zegar to bring out an item; he gulped down the contents of a purple bottle, and Highess's eyes widened at the sight.He vividly remembered that purple in this game was synonymous with poison and abnormal enhancements; in other words, it was the power to boost statistics to a certain extent."Don't tell me he just drank an item of terrifying potency? Seriously, am I not going to survive this?" he asked towards the sky which now looked bright."Be happy, during my time playing this game, I rarely act aggressively like this! I'll make you experience a real fight!" he said firmly, and Highess couldn't take it as mere words.The o
"The strength that is too high might indeed burden the mind, and I can understand if you're a tough player!"Highess didn't blink, he kept observing Zegar's behavior, which had felt odd since earlier. Clearly, in a fight like this, such actions shouldn't be taken; excessively praising one's opponent would leave a very bad impression, and it was evident in how Highess's mood changed significantly."If I can't do something, I will lose to him! He also seems very calm facing me, in other words, he no longer cares about various things..."Zegar accelerated his steps, starting with one tap, then instantly delivering towards Highess.Tings...Attacks splattered out in the form of high-energy flows, possibly making the entire body feel pressure.Tings...Highess responded with a wide-eyed glare, managing to throw Zegar off balance, and then getting ready for the incoming attack.Tings...Exuding a high-level force, but there seemed to be no sign of fatigue between them. And, they began the f
The monsters, after hearing this, immediately assumed a defensive position. Players stood with blank faces against the monsters."Why are there still active players at this early hour?" He remembered the habit of playing games tends to make everyone forget about time; he could understand if the player was experiencing the same, forgetting everything, including sleep time.And, if he saw one player here, then his brain told him there would be three players present; if not him, then it would be either Miyoko or Zegar. However, from the imposing appearance, wearing black armor, with a cold gaze, he could be none other than Zegar.He didn't expect to meet that player here, but it would be a shame to miss the opportunity to see what that player would do.Crash...Instantly, his eyes widened; the five monsters could be defeated very easily, without much effort."Hmmm... so he truly is a highly skilled player..." Highess muttered, noticing his trembling hand for no clear reason."Relax, I am
Highess then looked ahead and saw the atmosphere was very quiet. It was strange for him to think tat this early hour, he would encounter any players. This time was meant for relaxation, especially since today was the day the competition would end.He quickly checked the competition statistics and couldn't say anything after seeing that only a few players were present."Why is it like this? Did many players go on a killing spree yesterday because I wasn't active? But if that happened, why didn't the points of other players increase much?"Highess's points still remained at the top, while Zegar and Miyoko were still below him, with Miyoko's points not moving at all, remaining stagnant.He remembered the last time they met, wondering how it would be if they met now. Before, he wanted to be seen as a teacher, whatever kind of teacher that meant, but Miyoko was very serious about it."If she meets me, I'm sure she'll be angry..."Their parting seemed somewhat pointless. Highess easily left
The situation became increasingly unfavorable until the shinobi began to shiver; he understood that fighting Highess one-on-one wouldn't be advantageous. So, he chose to flee instead."Oi..." Highess quickly pursued the player, unwilling to let a player who had attacked him get away so easily.He quickly attempted to chase the man, but he had to admit that his body speed wasn't good enough to catch up."Darn, if only I could have much higher speed, maybe I could catch him..." Highess grumbled, but it was futile; he still had to accept this as his defeat."Huh... that player's movements are incredibly fast; it seems I don't have many options..." As he said this, he indeed didn't have many options left; he had to let go of this incident.Returning to where the players had been, he noticed the bottles owned by the two players. After transferring, he received only 100, which was completely useless. Even hunting fairies directly would have been much better than this."Meh, I tried my best
"No, don't do this to us..."Crash...The players who had thought they could survive had experienced a terrible event. Lately, players had been ruthlessly hunted by others, but this had become normal. It was clear they would remain targets."W-Why, why are you doing this?" asked a player who had lost his job before. His eyes begged for mercy, but a sword was already stuck in his body. It wouldn't be long until he lost consciousness."It's simple. Players like you are not needed!" replied the player, disdainfully staring at them.As the next day arrived, Highess decided to log in and see what the situation was."Huh..." He was surprised. Right before his eyes, he saw indications the situation had changed drastically. "Changes are happening so quickly. Weren't there around 100 players before? Why are there only 10 left now? Did many players engage in massacres yesterday?"He wasn't surprised by this. It was evident that all players were becoming increasingly panicked. With only three da