Elsa looked at the dried blood on her shaking hands. She lost everything, and she didn’t know if her mother was alive. The bandits came and killed every man in her village. She lost her father and brother. They only wanted to capture the women and didn’t even spare those innocent kids. She saw Josie, their neighbour bashing her head until she passed out after bandits killed her husband and her infant. They brought them to a large bandit camp, and later some others took her to this camp. She prayed to the gods to give her a chance for revenge, and she killed the man who tried to violate her by bashing his head with a metal vase.‘Who are they?’She looked at the young man standing in the middle of the camp. They were the reason she managed to live like this. If they didn’t come, she didn’t know what would happen. Several people had armour that resembled soldiers, but everyone was listening to this young man.His body was covered in blood and he had a dangerous aura around him. How
“Hello, my son. What made you call this old man?”“Dad?”Bruce felt a bit unfamiliar with his father’s tone, but he was relieved to hear this voice after everything he witnessed. All the blood and killing were affecting his mind. Especially the prisoners they saved made him think about the value of human life. He also wanted to hear from his dad; his only family left in this world“What do you want, son? Is everything okay?”David walked out of his meeting room when Bruce called his private number. Their relationship had been a little distant after his wife’s death, and his disapproval of Bruce playing games. It had been a while since they talked to each other like this, and he wanted to try to mend their relationship. “Well… Yeah.”Bruce felt awkward with this straightforward question, but it was more like his father’s style.“I want a slot in the channel.”He directly stated his request, trying to calm his mind. He wanted to talk to his father and tell him about what happened, but
“Roar!”A mighty roar echoed through the forest as the gate to the wooden fortress opened. Bruce thought he lost his balance as he felt the world going silent for a moment.He held on to the tree, trying to stabilise his shaking world.“I… Really hope it is not a mutated cave bear.”When he regained his hearing again, he saw the guard captain, Julian, frowning into the trees.“Mutated? Are there such creatures…?”The moment he asked, Bruce felt almost all eyes fall on him. They all had the same question in their eyes.‘Are you serious?’“Eh… Did you guys know about this?”He looked at the other players.“Yeah.”Logan shrugged with the vivid memories of his first day in the game.“Jason killed one on the first day.”“First day?”His surprise didn’t last long, and the ground started to tremble. “Roar!”The second roar felt much closer and threatening.‘Jason…?’For a second, they all saw Jason running along the palisade before barging in through the half-open gate.The trees crashed a
“Good evening and welcome to our tonight's special show, everyone. This is one of the first ever to Sky News, and I am Chris Hale, your host tonight.”Chris started his intro without missing a beat. Even though he was short on notice, it was nothing to a true veteran like him. However, he tried to keep his rational mind. He had his fair share of gameplay experience as a kid, but that was years ago. He was familiar with all the sensational news around the world, but not too much on gaming. ‘I have to admit. The content of this game is truly impressive.’He could have rejected the show even if it was from their chairman, but then he saw the video that would be the topic of tonight's discussion. He continued with his introduction by introducing the very unusual group of guests he had with him.Nate Robinson, who called himself, ‘Luminous’. A world top-ranking RPG gamer. Sasha Alfson. A famous professor in ancient history and a weapon enthusiast. She was also the wife of Robert Lacros
“Are you saying we can try any combat style in this game?”“Yes, that is what I am saying.”John nodded his head in satisfaction.“But….”Luminous finally raised his voice. He saw how things unfold until now. Jason Hope was someone who popped out of nowhere, and he was suddenly in the limelight. ‘I was in the gaming industry for so long, and some nobody became a celebrity.’He had a sense of shame and jealousy. “I am sorry… But.”He realised everyone was staring at him, but he gritted his teeth and continued. “Isn’t it too much of an advantage? What will happen to the people who play the game for fun? They might not be trained fighters.”His questions drew all eyes to John, who wanted to strangle Luminous.‘I just found a good point in The Endless, and you are trying to screw me over.’Still, John didn’t change his business smile for a second.“I agree. But Mr Luminous, don’t forget that this is ultimately a fantasy game. Some players will have an advantage in the early days, but
The heavy rain drenched the ground, turning it muddy. “Grr….”The cave bear growled, feeling threatened. It had several cuts on its body, but it was wise enough to avoid any lethal attack.“Useless idiots….”Blade yelled at his men. He looked at the young man, who was holding his sword with a troubled expression. He seemed to be exhausted and breathing with difficulty, but his men failed to retain the man. Worst of all, they failed to kill the bear. It was wise enough to avoid direct confrontation and steel-tipped arrows could barely penetrate its tough skin. The rain was getting heavier as time passed, and it showed no signs of ending anytime soon. Also, he knew things weren’t in his favour because another group of men barged into the camp from the gate. It was another group of alien humans and soldiers from Forestedge. However, they didn’t directly engage in a battle with his men. Instead, everyone was looking at the battle happening in the middle. ‘Who the hell are you?’This
‘How did he…?’Roger looked at Logan, fuming with anger. He followed Jason here to test out things, and he wanted to see Jason’s potential. However, what he witnessed here was way beyond their initial assessment.‘You do not know, don’t you?’Logan was also staring at the battleground in a daze.‘Well… It is not that bad since it is just a game. But I wonder how the board of directors will react to this.’“Cap… Roger…!”“What?”“He… Jason didn’t disappear….”“Ah….”Roger looked at the ground where Blade died kneeling. Jason’s body was still there without disappearing.“He is…. Still alive? Plan B… It is Plan B.”He yelled in a loud voice before running toward the battleground.“Plan B?”Logan was confused for a second.“Shit… It is Plan B.”He chased after his captain. “Go!”Dawn yelled at her sisters.“Pro… Protect Lord Initiate.”Julian rushed across the field. “Ah… Wait for me….”Bruce didn’t want to be left out alone. He chased after them across the slippery ground along with th
'Should I ask now?'Bruce hesitated a bit before walking to Jason. He was getting a ton of messages from Sky News.He answered as many questions as he could, but he was simply the reporter.Not only fans, but people who were invited to discuss their actions had questions for Jason.'From today, he will be a universal celebrity.'Jason’s actions had created a global sensation.Dawn was sewing up a wound on Logan's arm, and the girl named Camila died in the battle, but that wasn't all.Many NPCs died too from both sides. Worst of all, there were many who survived with gruesome wounds.Roger was applying something to his wounds, too. None of them was ready to log out and take the penalty. Jason didn’t bleed much as before, but his wounds were the ones that looked worse. Everyone looked exhausted and wary. "Jason, there are some questions for you, are you willing to answer?"Bruce felt a slight fear of Jason. This man had a heart of steel in battle, and a weird ability to ignore pain. "