Saving the Online

Fantasy Harem

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David Tamers

Saving the Online Fantasy Harem Copyright © 2020 by David Tamers. All Rights Reserved.

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This book is a work of fiction. Names, characters, places, and incidents are either products of the author’s imagination or are used fictitiously. Or both. Any resemblance to actual persons living or dead, events, or locales is entirely coincidental.

Table Of Contents

Preview

Chapter I

Chapter II

Chapter III

Chapter IV

Chapter V

Chapter VI

Chapter VII

Chapter VIII

Preview

Before heading to the port, I decided to go to the weapons seller and see if he had something good available. I didn’t have much money, but I was hoping it would be enough to do an upgrade. There were still dozens of people in the city, but no one was at the counter. I got there, replied “yes” to all the prompts appearing in front of me, then the seller asked me which type of weapon I was looking for.

“Bows,” I answered calmly.

A list of different types of bows appeared, each one stronger and more expensive than the last. I scrolled down, amazed by how many types existed and how costly they were. Some could be bought with real money, but that was only possible for rich people. Their prices were absurd; a few costing the same as a car, and even more. I only had enough money for five of the options shown, and only one was better. It wasn’t even that good. I decided not to buy anything.

“You’re one of the saviors of the city, aren’t you?” I heard someone behind me asking.

I was about to reply with a boring “yes” but luckily I turned around. In front of me stood a beautiful girl with blue eyes, dark long hair, and the thickest lips I had ever seen. She was a level 2 warrior.  I could see her hard nipples peeking through the thin piece of fabric she wore as clothing.

“Thank you for doing it.” She smiled at me. ”I’m Lynn.”

I knew she wanted more than just saying “thank you” by the way she combed her hair and pretended to straighten her clothes as she rubbed her hands all over her breasts. My cock rose, becoming a huge nuisance. I still had an hour and a half left so I invited her to my room. I had barely finished talking and she was already nodding in agreement.

As soon as we got there and I closed the door behind us, she leaned forward and kissed me. Her lips were huge and I couldn’t wait to have them wrapped around my cock. I had increased its size once again, and I also had bigger muscles and was slightly taller. We were kissing passionately as we stumbled through the room, hitting walls, almost tripping on each other, until we fell onto the bed. She had one of those cute faces that you know hides the wild, naughty girl that lives deep inside—and she seemed eager to show me how crazy she was.

She took off my shirt and looked mesmerized at my body, right before kissing her way down to my pants. At the same time, she gently scratched my chest. Fuck. I could feel my cock about to rip my pants and greet her with a huge slap on her face. Luckily for both of us, she got there on time.

“You’re huge. I don’t know if I can take all of it,” she said, slightly embarrassed. “But I want to try.”

Chapter I

Nice. I had just been fired for something I didn’t do. Anger spread throughout my body as I tried to think of a solution. I was jobless, had rent to pay, and unfortunately, my landlord wasn’t the most patient person. 

The only good thing about being fired was that they had to pay me for the whole month plus an extra one. I had enough money for two months of rent, so I decided to buy a new game despite having no clue which one I wanted.

Several games looked nice. However, one caught my attention. The cover was different from the usual fare. Instead of explosions, ships, monsters, or even an ancient city, the game had a single warrior woman on the cover. She had long dark hair, green eyes, and suntanned skin with a sprinkle of darker freckles on her face. She was wearing armor and although it covered more than half of her body, it didn’t hide her protruding breasts. I wondered if she was a character in the game or just a way to make people pick it up. On the back cover was a quote that said:

“This game uses recent technology, and the experiences each player will have are vastly different from others. There are no hints, tricks, or cheats. Everyone makes their own path. We hope you enjoy the game. Have fun.”

My friends were busy with their lives and it had been a while since I went on a date. I needed to occupy my head with something, and this game seemed to be the right choice. It had everything that I valued in a game: fighting, sex, good mechanics, several types of weapons, and a vast world to explore. It had been released just three weeks ago, so there was still a slight possibility of catching up with the strongest players.

There was a guy in his mid-forties around the corner, staring at me. He wore the store uniform and wasn’t in good shape. He had dark circles under his eyes which stretched almost to the middle of his nose, wrinkled skin, and a few wrinkles on his face. It was the look of a man trapped in a grueling routine he could no longer handle. There wasn’t even sadness in his eyes, he just wished that the day would come to an end.

He began walking toward me and as soon as he got closer, he tried to smile docilely. I noticed his mouth twitching as a curve emerged at its corners.

“This-this game-game is special, you know? Its virtual reality is more-more-more in-depth than usual, and it has a real-life impact. We’ve had a lot of buyers lately,” he told me. The man stuttered a lot for someone who had such a grave voice.

“What do you mean by real-life impact?” I asked. He had my attention, and my eyes were focused on him.

“What happens-happens to you in the game affects your body in real-life. Not on a similar scale though, but you’ll feel some pain-pain, and you may even gain a few bruises. The game takes pride in being able to convey emotion, senses, smell, and touch in a way that resembles reality-real-reality. I’ve tried the game but I had to stop. My body is too fragile to handle-handle certain blows. I had to rest for a few days after that,” he replied, taking a few pauses to breathe.

“You can die in the game?” I asked.

I wanted to ask about in-game sex, but that was a conversation I didn’t want to have with him.

“Yes-yes. It will hurt, and you can only start again after 24 hours. Your best choice is to find people that fight by your side. Fewer chances of dying, you know? You can modify-modify your voice to sound older. You’re 22 or 23, am I right?”

“Yes, 22. Well, I’ll buy it.” It seemed like the game was calling to me, and I couldn’t ignore it.

“Follow me. You won’t regret it. We only had a complaint and it was a guy whose character got so beat up he was full of marks-marks and bruises. I warned him, but he thought I was joking. Poor guy,” the man said and kept rambling about other stuff.

The only problem with the game was its price, but I believed it would pay for itself in the long run. The name was quite simple, even cliché, but had a nice ring to it: Online Fantasy World. I followed him to the cashier and paid for the game. Luckily, I already had all the necessary materials like the VR glasses. I’d bought them a few months ago for another game, one that disappointed me a lot. I was hoping this one wouldn’t follow the same fate.

My curiosity was at its peak. I couldn’t wait to start playing and lose track of time. In less than 20 minutes, I was home. I turned on my computer and went to get something to eat while it booted up so I could play without having to worry about hunger. I also went to the bathroom. I had been reading the instructions, and despite not telling me much, they said it was only possible to pause the game if the player was in a special house. If someone was inactive for more than 5 minutes during a raid or mission, the player would get a one-hour ban and would lose experience points. I also read different sites and forums to discover everything I could about the game. I found out that some people sold their items and weapons on a few shady sites and earned enough real money that they didn’t need a job. Well, that was the dream.

I was ready. I sat in my comfortable black reclining chair and put on the VR glasses as the game started. I was slightly nervous but tried to convince myself that it was just a game. The truth was that I’d always been very competitive and didn’t like to lose, even when I barely knew how to play the game.

Chapter II

A bright blue light illuminated the screen and a confirmation prompt appeared.

“Are you sure you’re ready to start the game? Yes or No?”

I wasn’t able to use the microphone yet, so I pressed “Yes” and suddenly, I was taken to a world whose meadow seemed infinite, and whose sky was crystalline. I looked around. To the north, there was a mountainous terrain that stretched for miles and made it impossible to see what was beyond. To my right, to the east, a huge river dominated the landscape. The quiet surrounding it and its flow of deep and murky water didn’t give me any clue as I tried to figure out if it was safe to travel across. On the left and south sides, there was only one vast path toward nothing—or so I thought. There was so much tranquillity and silence. I took a few steps forward and felt some discomfort in my feet. I looked down and noticed that I was barefoot and walking over sharp-edged herbs.

The combination of blue and green was a fleeting transience that was only interrupted by the appearance of another question.

"Do you want to play in the fairly easy mode or the ultra-hard?"

It didn’t take me more than two seconds to decide. I chose the ultra-hard option, and the idyllic world around me began to fall. The sky crumbled into a thousand pieces of ice that approached me at breakneck speed. I looked around but had nowhere to go. The frozen projectiles were getting closer and I sensed my end.

My lips became dry and cracked, and I couldn’t even open my mouth. That wasn’t even the worst; my body froze, and my consciousness was screaming for help while my feet seemed stuck to the ground. It was the end for me, and I was just waiting for the excruciating pain of that reality. I shouldn’t have chosen the most difficult option before learning the commands.

I closed my eyes and waited for a minimally honorable death. I would have to wait for an hour before being able to play again, and it would be my fault. At the last second, I was teleported away from the ice. I watched from a distance as the ground collapsed and disappeared. In its place, there was only an empty hole. I couldn’t believe what happened. Was this part of the game, or did I have a guardian angel?

I heard a whistle, almost like a sigh, coming from behind me. My heart skipped a beat. I turned around, and a few meters away from me stood a woman with long dark hair and almond-colored eyes. She was covered with a brown cloak. It was a stark contrast to the thin tissue that stretched from my chest to my knees, showing that I still had a lot of evolving to do before getting clothing similar to hers. The fact that I couldn’t see what was underneath her cloak sparked my curiosity. There was a slight eroticism allied with her character and it showed in the way she interlaced her fingers in her hair as she waited for me.

I walked toward her, and the wind increased, making walking more difficult. I dragged myself, using all the strength I had left to get next to her. Then, I noticed that her ears were slightly pointy, and her tongue was larger than usual. I thought about what she could do with something like that, and in an instant, I had a raging boner. Those thoughts were sprawling through my mind and I had to stop. My avatar was reacting to my sudden changes, and it got harder to walk and talk. Fuck! The game was too realistic. I needed to calm down or I would have a serious problem when it came to a fight.

She was licking her lips meekly as she watched me intently. After a brief act of courage, I finally got close to her. Her eyes glowed in a peculiar way, and I noticed she had a bow behind her. That was the beauty of games; nothing is easy, but anything is possible. Part of me still longed to see the girl on the cover of the game, although I was beginning to think she was just a myth. A deception perfectly positioned to trick those who wished to meet such a beautiful woman.

“Finally,” she said, looking slightly annoyed. “I’m Nympha, and I’ll be your guide.”

My microphone was now enabled so I was able to talk without using the keyboard. I apologized for the delay and asked her if she was the one who saved me. She answered me with a delicate nod. At last, she explained to me everything I needed to know about the game. From the rules—which were just something like "try not to die"—to the fact that with each level upgrade, I would get access to new weapons, new outfits, special attacks, extra items, and could even upgrade parts of my body. She also taught me how to get to the menu and see my stats. I was still at level 0. She told me that she’d submit to my orders when I got to level 1, but until then I had to follow her.

Status

Level: 0

Name: Kratom

Weapon: None

HP: 90/90

Attack: 20

Defense: 20

Knowledge: 20

Exp. to the next level: 0/200

I had been using the same name since I was fifteen when I started playing video games. For some reason, the name just appeared in my mind, and I loved it so much that I still use it. There was also a bar for stamina, but it didn’t have any numbers.

“What do you mean by submitting to my orders?” I asked. I was hoping that she meant what I thought it was.

“Anything you desire,” she replied. “I forgot to tell you. This game differs from others, in the sense that lots of these stats are useless. Knowledge is what you know about this world, your enemies, and how you can use that to your advantage. You’re being watched at all times. Everything you do and say counts toward leveling up or to get a step closer to your death. ’Think before you act’ is a good motto if you want to survive in here.”

Her soft, sweet voice echoed through my head. The game promised an incomparable experience, and I expected sex to resemble something real and genuine; as close to reality as possible. Knowing I could feel her touch on my skin made my cock rise from the bottom of my boxers once again. I fixed it so it wouldn’t bother me and went back to the game. She added that when I got to level 1, it would be possible to change some of my attributes. I would get a more appropriate outfit, and I could alternate between using armor or the normal outfit.

I asked her how I could level up. She explained to me in detail that, since I was still in the beginning, I just needed to follow her and talk to a few people in the nearest town, but the rest of the levels depended upon how good I was.

“You can only go up to level 20 for now. No one has reached 20 yet, so you don’t need to be scared. You still have time. The more you evolve, the harder it gets to level up. There are no turns in this game. You can attack whenever you want, and so can others. You need to focus on the battle and try to exploit any flaw your enemy has. Even a level 2 can win against a level 4 if he’s smarter. Do you understand or do you want me to repeat?” Nympha spoke in a monotone voice as she kept playing with her hair.

“I understand,” I replied.

She seemed to be repeating certain things, just using different words. Maybe the AI wasn’t that good, or maybe I really had to be smart and tactical to be good at the game. I thanked her for the help and once again she yawned. She didn’t seem to want to be there, which was something unusual for a piece of the puzzle belonging to the game. She stood still for a few seconds and finally she stared at me. It was like she was reading me and finding out everything she could about me; whatever was on the internet. Suddenly, she opened her mouth.

“It’s time to teach you about the game mechanics and its quirks.” She had a devilish grin on her face, almost as if she wanted to see me fail.

I was a miserable level 0 player, and that seemed to bother her. A lightning bolt ripped through the sky and hit the ground a few meters away from me. I got scared and jumped back, much to Nympha’s delight. She burst out laughing. The ground roared, and small cracks opened and spread close to our feet. A dome of fog surrounded the area, and we had to wait until the heavy gray air dissipated. It took a few minutes but once it was gone, I had to rub my eyes to make sure what I was seeing was real. I had seen monsters in several games, even horror ones, but these were something different. Two dogs, their faces disfigured, tails with sharp red tips, and claws that could crush and tear skin apart like it was thin plastic. The way their hair fluttered in the light breeze, their bloodshot eyes, their sharp teeth, and the black saliva that dripped from their mouths and between their teeth were all extremely real. They seemed like two normal dogs from the real world that went through a messed-up experience at the hands of a madman.

I hadn’t seen anything quite like it. A shiver ran through my body and my knees buckled. They didn’t stop barking, but the tone was unlike any sound I had ever heard. It contained some echo and vibration as if while they opened their mouths, hundreds of souls whom they had ripped from their skins pleaded for salvation.

Nympha asked me which a weapon I preferred: bow, sword, or ax. Each had its flaws and qualities, but I ended up choosing the bow. I was one of those who always chose to be a mage or a witch in similar games. Since those options were only available to players who were level 5 or higher, I went for the one that looked similar.

I got a bow made of bamboo, a quiver full of wooden arrows, and some fragile armor that offered me limited protection. My attack went to 50 and my defense to 45. I could see the dogs’ stats. They only had 30hp, 0 defense, and 20 attack. I could defeat them but I needed to be careful so they wouldn’t catch me off guard. Nympha snapped her fingers, and the dogs began to bark as they moved closer to me. Suddenly, I was trapped between them and couldn’t seem to find a way to get out.

There was a soft breeze that kept making my hair fall on my face, blocking my view, and a sweet smell, something like a mix between cherries and peaches. I had no idea where it was coming from, but it was amazing. However, where it was coming from wouldn’t really matter if I died.

A small tutorial about how to use the bow appeared in front of me, but it didn’t help me much. I still had to take the arrows from the quiver, put them in the bow, point, and shoot. Despite all of that I still could fail, which would be a waste of time and would leave me defenseless. I felt like I had chains around my heart, gripping and tightening the longer I took to move—and I had yet to take a step.

I pushed away those bad thoughts and focused on the good ones. Why couldn’t I do this? This was a game where I could be everything I wasn’t in real life, and I definitely didn’t want to be the same guy. It was my time to be a hero, and it started now. I placed an arrow in the bow and waited for them to take the initiative. I knew if I attacked first and failed it would be a fatal mistake. Although the weather remained calm, the environment became heavy and everything around me seemed to have a brighter color. I wasn’t going to let anyone stand in my way, much less two small beasts.

A few seconds later one of them tried to jump on me, but I quickly shot my arrow right through its chest. It fell on the ground and barked agonizingly as if my arrow had torn the guts in its body. I had no idea what was inside it, but now I knew there was something there, something I could exploit. Putrid black blood ran down its chestnut hair. The other dog didn’t even blink. There were no feelings, no doubts, nothing that resembled human or canine emotions. Its eyes were still red, and its mouth still longed to taste and smear my blood.

Before I could put another arrow in the bow the dog moved closer, jumped on top of me, and tried to dig its claws into my chest. I put the bow in front of me and used it as a protective barrier for my face while the weak armor protected my chest. I could see my HP decreasing, and knew I needed to find a solution.

I didn’t have time to be scared. Adrenaline was running through my veins and, by instinct, I grabbed an arrow and stuck it in one of the beast’s eyes. Another deafening howl. It could still move and tried using its claws to drag itself across the ground. I glanced at Nympha, who looked serene. Death and despair had no impact on her. It wasn’t something that I enjoyed doing, but I ended up twisting the arrow into the beast’s eyes until its body squirmed, and it finally fell into the infinite slumber of death. Everything was peaceful again. I got a few experience points, but not enough to level up.

“Not bad,” Nympha said. “Now follow me.” She started walking but didn’t stop talking. “When you get to level 5, new possibilities will open for you. You can be a healer, a magician, or you can remain an archer. Some skilled players can infuse magic into their weapons. I almost forgot to tell you that when you learn your first special attack you’ll be able to see how much magic you have, and how much it will cost for that attack.”

I followed her down beaten roads, which were covered with blood and mud, with some bodies alongside. Behind us was the dangerous quietness of the prairie that almost took my life. It didn’t take us more than five minutes to get to the city.

Chapter III

The city was similar to the medieval cities I was used to seeing in historical movies. It had a rusty plate at the entrance that said:

“Welcome to the city of Viribus”

Whoever chose that name could’ve been a little more creative. The streets were narrow, the air was dirty, and the houses were old and built of wood and straw. However, hundreds of people shared the streets, and their footsteps and voices blurred the city's impoverishment.

I could see everyone’s level and username. Nobody cared about who was who, only what they could offer. The gun vendors and some villagers were part of the game, but the rest were real people. Unlike me, some were already at high levels. They had iron armor, metal-based shields, square jaws, and broad shoulders. Nympha was walking too fast, and it was becoming increasingly difficult to follow her through the dark alleys she entered.

I got distracted and ended up hitting someone bigger than me and falling to the ground. My head was spinning. I heard the person in front of me saying that she was sick of newbies. I apologized and told her that it wouldn’t happen again, and she turned around. Her armor gleamed, and her long red hair fluttered with the slight gust of dusty wind that swept across the city. I couldn’t believe it: it was the girl on the cover of the game. She was wearing a different armor. I was surprised to learn that she was real, and a level 7. It would be hard to talk to her, but that only fuelled my desire to level up.

“Just don’t hit me again, or we’ll have problems,” she said and turned around.

“Why are you talking to a level 0 guy?” one of the guys around her asked.

I had a compulsive urge to attack him, but I would be destroyed in less than five seconds. He was level 7 and had a sword with strange blue rays around it. I knew he could crush me easily. Not to mention his body structure made me feel extremely small. I didn’t have much to lose, but it wasn’t worth my time. One day I would make him submit to my wishes. I just had to invest in the game. His username was Loras, and the woman was Brianna.

I stood and noticed that Nympha was leaning against the wall, impatiently waiting for me. She made me talk to four different people: an arms dealer, a shield salesman, and two residents. One of them owned a rest home and another owned a tavern where the players went to hang out. When she finished speaking, I noticed that my experience bar was being filled. Suddenly I heard a slight whistle, and 0 became 1. I was offered 5 points to distribute for my attributes, three outfit options, and the possibility of making small changes to certain parts of my body.

I increased the size of my dick, my jawline, and brightened my eyes. I used three points on the attack, and two on the defense. I also chose a simple outfit; one that gave me the freedom of movement. It would be more practical to move while using my bow. I still had no special attacks, but it was a humble beginning and I wasn’t in a rush. The outfit consisted of a kind of wooden t-shirt and a pair of small brown shorts, which actually resembled the color of wood. They weren’t really comfortable, but I would have to deal with it until I leveled up.

I felt ready to conquer the endless world in front of me. I noticed some odd changes in the way Nympha treated me. A slight smile appeared on the corners of her mouth at the same time she flipped her hair. She grabbed my hand and led me through the streets to the resting place. I had an idea of what was about to happen, but I still had some doubts about how good it would be. My heart was racing, and the tip of my cock was rubbing against my pants. She had a short talk with the owner and returned with the key to room 223.

We climbed two flights of stairs and arrived at the designated room. I had sweat running down my body, but she was extremely calm. No wonder: after all, she was just part of the game. The room was small but cozy. It had a television transmitting news of the game and a bed in the right corner that was roomy enough for two people.

She led me to the bed and pushed me, letting me fall onto the mattress. It was softer than I was used to and had a red satin blanket on top of it. Without wasting time, she climbed onto the bed and positioned herself on top of me. I could feel her weight pressing down on me as her hands slid down my chest. I was panting and my body released an alarming heat. I had been with two girls before, but never one so hot, and never one who seemed so happy and eager to be with me.

"We can do whatever you want. All your desires, fantasies, and dreams can come true," Nympha said, licking her lips provocatively.

She started grinding on my thin shorts, and I couldn’t take it anymore. I didn’t care if she was part of the game. I just wanted the pleasure she could offer me. I lowered my shorts. There was nothing underneath except my erect cock, which was extremely ready to get into action.

Her eyes sparkled, and her desire seemed to have increased. In an instant, she got up and knelt in front of me. I could feel my heart almost leaping out of my chest and my legs trembling. She grabbed my cock tightly by the base and took it into her mouth, letting her thick lips wrap around it. I moaned and quickly put my hands on the back of her head. Pleasure spread through my body like angry waves crashing onto fearless rocks.

Whoever wrote that it was impossible to deny realism and comparisons with reality itself was absolutely right. I was in the game, and I wasn’t going to leave until I had a harem of players available to please me. I wanted fame, power, and control over my decisions. Deep down, I knew that maybe that wasn’t the right reason to play or even to want to be a hero, but it was mine and no one would stop me.

I watched her head bobbing back and forth as she took me deeper and deeper. It wasn’t long before she was deep-throating me. I hadn’t felt such pleasure and desire in a very long time. She fondled my balls as her lips slid down my cock repeatedly. I could feel her tongue curling and flick on the side, and then twirling on my tip. I was trying to focus on a random point on the wall so our momentum wouldn’t end so fast.

I was pretty sure she’d been programmed exactly for something like this. She was the embodiment of what any guy wanted in bed. She was at my mercy, and I had some ideas wandering through my head. I pressed her head down and watched as she choked on my cock. Her saliva dripped through the corners of her mouth and ended up on her tits or the brown floor. Suddenly, she slid her lips all the way back.

She looked at me and stared into my eyes. I could hear her panting and her delicate smile she was trying hard to hide. She bit her lip before asking me, "What's your biggest wish? Tell me. Please." Her voice was sweeter than it had been before.

The difference between the person she was an hour ago and the one she was now was astonishing. Whoever had programmed her should be praised. The game was worth its price, and it was conquering me. There wasn’t a single doubt in my mind—or body—that I would buy any future expansion they released.

"I want to finish inside of you," I said shyly.

"What are you waiting for?" she answered as she got up.

She began to dance sensuously, taking little breaks to remove a piece of clothing each time. It didn’t take long for her to be naked. Her long dark hair covered her protruding breasts. My eyes drifted to her pussy. She had just a few black hairs above the clit, and nothing more. Her skin was glistening, and I couldn’t wait to touch it. She took my shirt off, and before I could even lay a finger on her she bent right in front of me. I couldn’t believe it was happening. My heart was racing at breakneck speed. She craved my cock, and I yearned to please her.

I got up, grasped her hips, and guided my cock directly into her warm pussy. Her outer lips welcomed me, offering my cock strings of wetness that made it slide easily. It had been a while since the last time I had had sex, so I began slowly. It felt amazing. She had a tight pussy that clenched every time I thrust into her. She was super-tight and it felt even better than any other girl I had been with. Her moans were extremely realistic, and they quickly filled the room. I hastened my pace, digging my fingers into her flesh and grabbing a handful of her hair. She looked so submissive and so happy to please me. It was like a dream come true. She even moved her hips and matched my movements as I rocked my body back and forth.

“Are you enjoying this?” she asked as she looked over her shoulder.

I nodded and started to thrust faster and deeper. Her pussy was tightening around my cock, but I didn’t care. I could still resist for a little longer. Suddenly, she pushed her whole body against me until I was sitting on the bed and she was on my lap, bouncing her ass up and down. She was going faster, and I could feel my body shuddering, getting ready to release my pleasure inside her. I was trying my best to hold it, but it was getting too hard. Her moans got louder, and she began squeezing her boobs and holding them together.

“Don’t stop, please. I’m going to cum!” she shouted.

I could feel the sweat falling down my face as she moved faster, and I questioned if she could have an orgasm and feel pleasure. Her high-pitched moans got stuck in my head as she came intensely. She kept thanking me and begging me to finish inside her. Her voice was like sweet torture to me. It was even harder to resist when she was asking for it.

Suddenly, I felt it. It was coming and I couldn’t stop it. I grabbed her hips and helped her bounce harder as I shot a huge load inside her pussy. Even after I finished, she kept bouncing on my cock, making sure she received all my white sticky fluid inside her. My cock went half-erect but she didn’t seem to care. She wanted all of it and didn’t stop after a few minutes of slow grinding. She got up and once again bent in front of me, letting me watch as my sticky liquid leaked out of her pussy and dripped down her slit. It was one of the most beautiful things I’d ever seen. I thought we were done, but she had other plans. She knelt in front of me, grabbed my cock, and sucked the tip of it, swallowing the cum that was still there. When she finished I lay down on the bed, wondering if that had really happened. She sat next to me and caressed my chest while whispering how grateful she was for meeting me.

Chapter IV

Suddenly, we heard a loud bang. The whole city trembled, and some houses become nothing more than ruins. Desperate people were shouting for help and constant explosions. I felt bewildered and slightly frightened. I had no idea what was going on, but I knew it was something or someone evil and dreadful. As the shivers ran throughout my body, I could feel it. However, I couldn’t move. I lay there, my body frozen in place, listening to the people crying, the doors slamming, the frenzied rush, and the fire spreading through the streets and buildings. I thought about going to help, but I was just a level one player. The impact I would have would be zero, or close to that.

"It's time to become a hero and fight for the fame you want to achieve. There won’t be a right time. There is just the moment you decide it's time to step up," Nympha said as she grabbed my hands and held them together.

She was right, and I knew it. It was now or never. No one was going to wait for me to be ready; it was all upon me. I got up and put on my armor. It was my turn to show that I could have an impact on the game and to get people to chant my name. I kissed Nympha’s lips and then I left the room. I was all by myself. I took several hits from frightened people while I was going down the stairs and headed for the street. I saw several low-level players, completely fearful and wondering where they could run to or hide. I couldn’t be like them. I couldn’t run away. I couldn’t be a coward.

I went out into the street and saw the city being consumed by flames, while a few players ranging from level 3 to level 5 tried to help the newer ones seek shelter. The real action was in the center of the city. From where I was, I could see the electrifying beams of colorful flames, and the sparks of metal swords as they clashed. I knew I had to go there. My destiny was waiting for me. I had my stamina and health at maximum.

I opened the map and looked for the fastest way to get there. I outlined it and drew the bow from my back. I had only used it once, but I felt ready to do so again. With adrenaline running through my body, I crossed the city streets until I was close to the intended place. I felt invincible.

I had to make a slight detour, having reached a bend whose ruins prevented passage. There were people near the fire trying to quench it while crying because they’d lost all their belongings. Some players were trying to help, including a level 7 magician with water powers. Part of me wanted to help them, but I knew my help there would be useless. I kept going and soon I was in the center of the city.

I couldn’t believe what I was seeing. It was a fierce and fearsome fight. There were several level 3 beasts, their faces disfigured, and they were throwing themselves against the meager amount of heroes who protected the city. There were only five heroes, and one of them was the girl from the cover, Brianna.

Behind the animals, there was a faceless man. Where his face should be was only a black void which conveyed a terrible sensation, as if his very presence instigated evil from within. Although he had no face, I could feel him looking at me, inviting me to his side, offering me perks that I couldn’t even imagine.

I suppressed those evil thoughts that were attempting to spread throughout my mind and positioned myself behind our defenders. They didn’t even notice me. All their attention was on the insects, and to protect the city from the claws of that dreadful being. Suddenly I noticed that an animal had distanced itself from the herd and was preparing to attack from the right side. I was still nervous, but I put an arrow in the bow. My arrows were still wood-only. I pointed, and with my fingers still trembling, I fired. The arrow went at breakneck speed and hit the beast in one of his small, yellow eyes, causing him to crash to the ground.

Due to my low level, the arrow didn’t have a great effect, merely delaying the beast. In a few seconds, he stood up with one eye out and a metallic gray liquid dripping from the hole and continued charging against us. I fumbled and tried to remove another arrow from my bag as fast as possible, but suddenly the animal became a mixture of dust, which inevitably disappeared.

I looked around and noticed the cover girl, Brianna, whose real name I still didn’t know, had killed him with her gleaming sword. It was transmitting a lot of heat and there were huge flames around it. Undoubtedly, the girl controlled the power of fire and fused it with the sword. I knew there weren’t many players capable of taming that art. The slightly curved and wrinkled features on her face told me she wasn’t amused. This wasn’t a joke; it was something real and it would have consequences if I didn’t take it seriously.

"Thank you for your help. Stay behind and shoot only when you’re sure you can hit them," she said quickly.

I could feel the faceless man smiling. His happiness passed through my body like a stiff knife, piercing my insides until my guts squirmed. The pain was agonizing but it wasn’t time to complain. It was time for me to be one of the heroes.

I focused on the battle unfolding before me. I could still hear the unbridled melancholy coming from the burning streets. I tried my hardest to brush those sounds away so I wouldn’t lose my focus. I replaced them with songs embellished with my name as the main theme. We were six against dozens of beasts, and the evil being still hadn’t moved. I was shooting arrow after arrow, trying to delay them long enough for any of the other five players to kill them.

From time to time, I would look at Brianna. I knew I shouldn’t do it in the middle of the battle, but it was impossible not to notice her bright eyes and the way her teeth gritted with every fierce attack she made. She had sweat running down her cheeks, just like everyone else.

There was a level 7 magician, Magik, who seemed to be able to manipulate the earth. He was creating several blocks of wood and using the green threads under the earth to trap the enemies and throw them away. Loras was also there, fighting alongside a level 7 archer, ShadowIng, whose arrows had an icing tip and were able to freeze our opponents. There was also a level 6 giant man, Manly, whose ax was bigger than my head. To complete the team there was also a level 5 skinny blonde girl who kept healing everyone and had a weird name, Pimmy.

The battle was dragging on, and I couldn’t see the end of it. No matter how many we killed there were always more. It seemed like for every one we killed, two were born. However, none of us slowed down. We were all willing to give our lives for the city. The game was no longer just a game. It had become something else, and each one of us had our reasons to give our best.

The healer was about to run out of magic. I still had two health capsules left but I was saving them for the right moment, that critical moment when hope is already fading in a fine light. My stamina was slowly decreasing, and I had no idea how much more I could handle. The good news was that for every shot I hit, I earned a certain amount of experience. I gained more when I delivered the final blow.

Suddenly, I realized that I was already on level 3. Finally, I had a special attack; I could send three arrows at the same if I had enough energy for it. I thoroughly analyzed the situation, and doing the math, I realized that I could use the technique three times.

The healer used what was left of her magic to heal the player with the ax, whose health bar was already in critical condition. After that, she simply collapsed on the ground. Although she was still conscious, she couldn’t move. Despite her panting breath, she kept cheering for and supporting us. We couldn’t give up.

I used my special attack for the first time and hit two beasts at once. I had points to distribute through my attributes but I didn’t have the time to do it. The game didn’t have a pause feature, nor did I want one. Brianna used her special attack, which consisted of a fire coming out of her sword that spread across enemy lines. She must have killed more than fifty little insects with only one attack. The creatures squirmed and died in agony as the fire burned them. Her magic bar went down by half, and her health and stamina bars lowered to 30%.

We were all extremely tired. The battlefield was a mess. There was almost a rainbow of colors from our side that mingled with the sticky gray mixture of the awful beasts. The explosions remained constant, as did a putrid smell that spread throughout the streets. We entered the phase where each of us was using the capsules that we’d saved, hoping they’d buy us enough time to defeat the enemy.

Suddenly, the faceless man took a step forward, raised his right hand, and shook it at us. For a brief moment, nothing happened and then, almost instantaneously, the ax player simply dropped his ax as his eyes became white and lifeless and he fell to the ground. The battle seemed to stop for a few seconds as we tried to figure out what had happened. His health bar automatically went to 0, and he evaporated into ashes that ended up floating around the center of the city and disappearing on the gray wind.

I was scared and trying to find a good explanation for several questions. Who was this faceless man who was fighting us? How did he have a power that could kill a player in a single move? Could he use it more than once? He was the only person whose level I couldn’t see. Was he part of the game? If so, was he the big boss? There wasn’t a single reference to him on the cover of the game, nor in any gaming forum, I’d read. He was a mystery and one who sent shivers down my body.

Luckily, a few minutes later, the center of the city was invaded by dozens of players willing to join us in the battle; from level 1 players to level 7, including the water magician I had seen on the way here. At Brianna’s request, we surrounded the beasts and the evil being. They had nowhere to go as we began to tighten the siege. Two level 5 healers were doing their best to heal us. There were fewer and fewer insects and we were getting closer to defeating them. However, despite the victory being close, I felt like he could defeat us all with a simple click of his fingers.

The closer we got to him the more I felt that fear growing inside me. We were only a few feet away when he burst into laughter. A malevolent laugh that caused some level 2 and lower players to fall to their knees. There was a certainty in his laughter that the party had just begun. He didn’t even have a mouth, yet his laughter spread across the entire city.

He snapped his fingers and in a matter of seconds turned into a black light, which dissipated into obscurity and disappeared to a place I didn’t think we could reach. On the battlefield, he left dozens of his soldiers’ bodies and an eerie feeling that he would return.

Most of the players began to party as soon as he evaporated, but we, the five who fought him, couldn’t. We knew what had happened. We saw how strong he was, how he killed another player so easily. We couldn’t celebrate knowing he would return, and that the next time would be even harder. We needed to get stronger and prepare ourselves for the next fight. We had won a battle, but we hadn’t won the impending war. He didn’t seem the merciful type, nor one who forgot faces. From now on we would be on his blacklist, and that would have its consequences.

I was in love with and immersed in the game, and I didn’t care about anything else. I felt Brianna wanted to talk to me, but we didn’t have time. Each of us, the Mighty 5, as people were calling us, were carried by the rest of the players, who kept shouting our names while songs were made to show the greatness of our deeds.

I don’t think I’ve ever felt so useful and adored. People were treating me as if I were a god that had fallen from Olympus to save them. The fact that my level was inferior compared to the other five fed the hopes of the most inexperienced, who dreamed that one day they would be in my place.

I also knew that I got lucky. I arrived in the right city at the right time and made the right decision. I was being rewarded for my courage and sense of opportunity.

I still had 10 points to distribute, but I decided to do it later. Two girls approached me, saying they were sisters, and they wanted to thank me for saving the city. As they spoke, I couldn’t stop admiring their bulging breasts. They were almost popping out of their clothes, which fluttered as they opened their mouths and breathed softly. I was mesmerized, and I couldn’t miss this opportunity to have a threesome. It would be my first, and surely it would be memorable.

I thanked everyone for the support and admiration but quickly moved away from the crowd, taking the sisters with me. Their similarities left no doubt; the same type of nose, thick lips, and shade of blue eyes. However, their outfits had a huge difference. One was a level 2 knight, Emily3, and had a thin brown cloth protecting her, while the other was a level 5 magician, Liz, who wore a long black cloak that extended to her knees.

Those weren’t the only things they didn’t have in common. The knight had short dark hair, while the magician had green hair pulled into a ponytail. They were both extremely pretty, and hot, and completely tripping themselves over me. Well, being the hero had its perks. Deep down, I knew I shouldn’t use the fact that they saw me as a savior to lead them to my room, but if I didn’t use it for that what I would use it for? I almost gave my life for every single one of them, now I was just reaping my reward. It wasn’t a perfect situation, but it was fair.

Chapter V

People were planning to build new houses and some were already getting to work. The flames had been quenched but the city was still devastated and in ruins. There was also a gray fog and a slight putrid odor which increased as the dead beasts who were left behind were burned. The smell was awful, but it was a necessary evil.

I grabbed each girl by one hand and led them to my humble room. I could see the desire growing in their eyes as they smiled and adjusted their clothing. It was time for me to put aside the enigmatic, surreal moment I’d been through and focus on the beauties in front of me.

The magician snapped her fingers and their clothes fell away, leaving them naked and vulnerable to my advances. They laughed shyly and suddenly kissed each other. They had no inhibitions, only the desire for pure pleasure. I could feel my dick almost ripping the thin fabric of my shorts.

I asked them for a ten-second pause. I went to the menu and added two more centimeters to my cock. They quickly noticed it and applauded the change. I lowered my shorts before ruining them. Their eyes widened as they looked at my thick erect cock, which was now begging for their sweet lips. I walked slowly toward them and took off the rest of my outfit. I couldn’t forget that I had gotten new and improved clothes and I had to choose which one I preferred.

They jumped off the bed and knelt in front of me. I tried to control my breathing, but it became harder. I felt more anxious now than when I was fighting the faceless man. The warm puffs of air coming from their mouths as they kissed around my thighs warmed my skin. They seemed to be testing and teasing me, trying to see how much I could handle before grabbing their hair and guiding their mouths to the bottom of my length. I let them tease me until I was certain they had an itch to feel my cock in the back of their throats.

The in-game play was friendlier and much more enthusiastic than real life. My will to live was at its peak now that I had fame, glory, and two real women ready to be fucked. I knew I would have to pause briefly to eat and get some sun, but until then I wasn’t going to waste a second.

The warrior kissed and gently licked my balls as the mage swirled her tongue on the tip of my cock. It grew its last inches, and it was so hard that it was becoming painful. I couldn’t take it anymore. It was time and it wasn’t going to be pretty. I was going to be rough and merciless.

Liz slid her lips down my length, and I was impressed because she didn’t seem to have a gag reflex. There was zero hesitation in her half-closed blue eyes, which had turned almost white. Her sister followed her lead and began to caress my balls and put them in her mouth, sucking lightly and twirling her tongue around my skin. Nympha had been great but this was a whole other level.

There was saliva dripping from Liz’s mouth which was sliding down her chin and falling on her sister’s face. Emily was covered with several thin strands of white fluid that ran down her face in such a compelling way that I just wanted to cum on her. I could feel the energy boiling inside me and demanding freedom. However, it was still early.

Liz bobbed her head back and forth, and I tilted my head back in response. Pleasure swept over my body. They were working perfectly together. I was finally feeling like my efforts were valued and appreciated. Being a hero had its advantages and this was one of them. I could still hear the chants outside as the people celebrated madly for having survived.

The sisters’ peach-scented aroma spread through my room. They exchanged positions, and now it was Emily who was sucking me like there was no tomorrow. She couldn’t go as deep as her sister, but there was something special in the way her lips touched meekly on my skin and dragged down my length. I breathed deeply, resisting my huge temptation to just finish.

The gleam in their eyes conveyed an extreme desire and willingness to obey all my orders. They needed someone like me, a hero, to show them what pleasure really was. My grunts were still low, but I was already biting my lower lip as I tried my best to handle the pleasure. I wasn’t used to it and having two girls was something new; something I’d wanted to try for a long time.

“It feels good, doesn’t it, hero?” Liz asked while she fondled my balls.

Fuck. She was calling me a hero. I knew I was one, but it was odd hearing someone else say it. I knew that if I told my real-life friends about this, they would mock me, but the game accepted me for who I was.

“It does. Now don’t stop.”

Emily kept sucking me while Liz got up and began kissing me. Our tongues intertwined, and my hands went quickly to her boobs and perky nipples. I pinched them, and she moaned in my ear. That was it, time to fuck. I ordered them to get on all fours, and for the first time, their pussies were facing me. They were both dripping wet, and the only difference between them was that Liz’s clit was more prominent. Emily had a bigger ass, so I decided to start with her. I guided my cock right into her pussy and moved my hips slowly while slapping Liz’s ass.

“Finger me! Please!” Liz shouted.

Fuck. It was like a dream becoming reality. I still couldn’t believe it. I made sure her ass was red and showed my handprint before sliding my fingers into her pussy and starting to rock them back and forth. I had never done anything like it, and I was still adjusting my movements. It was hard to focus on anything when Emily was begging me to go harder, and Liz’s moans were getting even louder.

I began thrusting deeper and faster, using one hand to grasp Emily’s hips while the other one worked her sister. They deserved mutual pleasure, and that what I was going to give them. Liz was rubbing her clit while I moved my fingers inside her, making sure I was gently touching her sensitive spot. Her other hand was gripping one of her breasts tightly as she arched her back and thanked me.

She wasn’t the only one loving it. Emily was also moaning and looking over her shoulder so I could see her biting her lower lip. Her eyes were squeezed shut and sweat was falling down her face. They were amazing, and I still couldn’t believe my life had changed so much in less than 24 hours. I was starting to think that being fired and buying this game was the best decision I had ever made.

“Your sister deserves a nice fuck, doesn’t she?” I asked Liz.

“Yes, please. We both do,” she said enthusiastically.

I took my fingers out of her and guided them to her sister’s mouth. Emily licked them and swallowed the juices. I put my hands on her hips and started to fuck her mercilessly. It was harder, faster, deeper, and I wasn’t going to stop. I was a hero, and heroes had to go above and beyond.

“I’m going to cum. Fuck!” she shouted. Her voice was trembling, and fluids were dripping down her slit.

Her sister got next to her and sucked her nipples while I hastened my pelvic thrusts. We were all working together toward the same goal. I wished it was Brianna’s moans, but I wasn’t going to complain, either. They were better than any girl I had ever touched, much less fucked. I was impressed with myself, I thought I would be tired by now, but I still had lots of energy. She tilted her head back, and I seized the moment to grab a handful of her hair. She didn’t take much longer to have a beautiful orgasm. Her moans were like a symphony reaching its climax. I slowed down but didn’t stop. She moved her hips slowly and matched my movements, and despite seeming tired Emily didn’t want to stop. It felt too good.

“Sis, I want it too,” Liz said and made a pouty face.

“I know, I know. Just… a bit more. Fuck. It feels so good.” she said in between moans.

We fucked for a few more minutes before finally stopping. Liz looked at me and softly licked her thick lips as she positioned herself right in front of me. However, she had other plans. As soon as I inserted my cock into her she matched my movements and began walking backward as Nympha had done a few hours ago. I did the same and ended up sitting on the edge of the bed. She sat on top of me, her back to my front, and rubbed her clit while I fucked her. It was amazing. I was moving my hips higher so I could go deeper while she pushed her body down and took all of my cock inside her.

Emily seemed to be thinking, and I asked her what she had in mind. I thought she was going to answer but instead, she just did it. She walked toward us, flexed her legs, leaned forward, stuck out her tongue, and began licking my length and her sister’s pussy at the same time. She started at my base and her tongue ran all the way to her sister’s damp clit.

The energy was boiling inside me and I knew what was coming; it was just a matter of time. I put my hand around Liz’s neck and closed it, letting my fingers press against her frail skin while she moaned in my ear. Her soft voice was breaking my focus, and I couldn’t handle it anymore. I warned her that if she didn’t stop I wouldn’t be able to endure much longer, but she didn’t seem to care. She wanted to feel my sticky fluid inside her.

Emily was still using her tongue on us and grasping Liz’s breasts. Honestly, this didn’t seem to be their first time. It was too perfect. Liz started bouncing faster on my cock and begging me to cum. Her voice got stuck in my head and that was the end for me. It was like she was using her special attack and knocking me out. Even a hero has his flaws. I pulled her body closer to me and grunted loudly as I shot a huge load inside her. I finished with a few slow, deep thrusts to make sure she got all my white viscous liquid inside her. That was what she deserved. She giggled and told me how good and warm it felt. Emily was jealous and wanted to taste it too.

“Well, come here and clean me,” Liz said.

Fuck. They had no boundaries or limits. I watched as my cum dripped down her slit, and Emily licked and swallowed everything. She even went as far as opening her mouth and showing me that there wasn’t a single drop left. I thought we were done but I couldn’t be more wrong.

When I pulled out, Emily went back to licking the fluid that was sliding from her sister’s pussy while Liz grabbed my cock and shoved it into her mouth, sucking until my cock got limp. They were wild, and I was not used to it. I felt like a rock star in his glorious prime.

I got up and grabbed my boxers while they lay in bed completely naked and giggling. They looked ready for round two, and I just needed a few more minutes to recharge. The game was doing justice to his name. I was about to go to bed when someone knocked on the door. Fuck. It could be important. I was a hero now; I couldn’t just pretend I didn’t listen.

I walked toward the door and opened it, and there stood Brianna. She’d taken off her armor and wore a short, casual outfit that showed off her silhouette. Her hair was down and covering her boobs. She was even hotter than I thought. She peeked into my bedroom and saw the girls talking to each other.

“Sorry, I didn’t know you were coming,” I said.

“I wasn’t going to, but we got new information about what happened, and I figured you’d want to know. I can come back later.”

“No, now is fine. We can talk here.” I closed the door as I stepped into the hallway.

“You don’t need to be embarrassed. You aren’t the first nor will you be the last to seize good opportunities.” She winked at me.

“So, you aren’t rude all the time?” I asked, trying to be a bit playful.

“There’s a time for everything, and the truth is that I really don’t know you. Look, you’re wasting my time. Do you want to know the new intel we got or not?”

She was trying to be brutal and rude, but I knew she was enjoying having me by her side. Her voice tone was sweeter, and she was still there, which meant a lot coming from someone like her. I nodded my head and she cleared her throat.

“We have a few friends scattered across the world. We talked with them and did our best to organize all the information. No one knows who the faceless man is, or why he has only appeared now. However, we have an idea of who he might be. What I’m going to tell you now has to stay between us.” She put her hands on my shoulders as her eyes pierced into my soul.

“I want to know everything,” I said enthusiastically. This was my life now, and there was no way I was going to let them take care of everything.

“Your choice,” she replied. “A week ago, one of us discovered an old parchment hidden inside a rock. According to our research the parchment dated back to the beginning of the building of this world, perhaps a story set aside for being too dark. We contacted Support but they insisted that it was a glitch and it would be gone in a few days. The paper was written in cipher and only contained a small paragraph. I can’t remember the exact words but it claimed that there was a powerful evil item and that if it found the right host, it could dominate and destroy our world and make it into his dark home, inhabited only by his deformed beasts whose only desire is killing for pleasure.” She hesitated before telling me the rest of the information. “We thought it was just a prank or a glitch like Support had told us, but now we don’t think so. We also tried to contact Jamal, our friend who vanished. We called him but he didn’t answer. We ended up calling an ambulance to his house. Now we just have to wait.” She turned her face away but not before I noticed she was trying to hide the tears surfacing in the corners of her eyes.

I was a bit surprised to hear that they knew where he lived. They were more than just people playing together, they were friends. That was something I hadn’t thought of before, that I could meet people here who I could befriend and even invite to my home. Not that I wanted to do that; after all my house was a big mess. However, we could still go out to lunch or some shit. She glanced at me and seemed to be waiting for me to answer.

“So…what’s our plan?” I asked.

“Our?”

“Yes. Don’t think I’ll let you do it all on your own,” I shot back.

“You know you might not come back and people will quickly forget about you. There’s no need for you to leave this town. Just seize the moment, enjoy the glory.”

“I could do that, but I won’t. Will you tell me your plan or not? I don’t think you would be here if you didn’t want me to go.” I took two steps toward her.

We were so close that I could sense her warm breathing and see how she had a few hairs scattered across her forehead. She didn’t move. We stood still for a moment, just looking at each other. The chemistry and desire between us were apparent, but I knew it was too soon to go for it. She would never admit that we were having a special moment. She wasn’t impressed with fame, glory, muscles, or knowledge. As a matter of fact, I had no idea what she liked. She didn’t seem to care about guys, or girls, or anything.

She sighed before telling me, “The whole group is ready. We’re going to look for a solution. In three days, we’ll meet at the city’s harbor and sail to Reverdant, the city with no rules. It’s where people who want to play a freer game style go when they get tired of rules. It’s not an easy city and being a level 3 won’t help. We can’t be watching you all the time. You understand that, don’t you?” she spoke ruthlessly. “I don’t want to see anyone else disappear,” she added. I could see she looked a little embarrassed.

“I’m in. I have three days to get stronger, right? I’ll be there.”

“You have too much confidence. You know that don’t you?”

“Well, better to have much than none,” I replied and smiled at her.

“You’re right. I have to go now. Oh, I forgot to tell you. We all requested a few days off from work to focus on this. This game means a lot to us. If you’re just in this for the fame that’s okay, but don’t delay us.”

Before I could reply, she gave me a gentle kiss on the cheek and left.

I could feel the lingering touch of her soft lips on my skin even after many seconds had passed. It was a huge breakthrough, and I felt like she wasn’t as impossible as I thought.

My eyes were tired and my body was sore from all the effort and sex, so I turned and went back into my room. Liz and Emily were on my bed fingering each other. They seemed so happy, so clueless that the world we were in could be torn apart by an unknown force. I had promised Brianna I wouldn’t tell anyone, and I wasn’t going to do it. I got closer to them and they told me that after all they had to go but wanted to give me a gift first.

They knelt in front of me with their mouths wide open and gesturing me to shove my dick in them. I thought I was too tired and sore but seeing them so eager and vulnerable made a sudden raging boner appear. I promptly guided it into Emily’s mouth. Liz put her hands on each side of her sister’s head and forced her to go deeper, ignoring the fact that Emily was gagging and choking. Emily was bobbing her head back and forth, and I swear I saw saliva coming out of her nose. However, she didn’t tell me to stop. She yearned to please me and so did her sister, who was now fondling my balls. Fuck. They were crazy, and not the type of people I was used to meeting in real life. I needed to rest and be ready for tomorrow’s training but losing a few more minutes wouldn’t make a big difference. Emily slid her lips and paused to catch her breath. She spat her mouthful of saliva on my cock and spread it with both hands.

“It’s my turn,” Liz said. “This time I hope you finish on our beautiful faces. Can you do that? Please?” she asked, pouting.

“Yes, please,” Emily agreed with her sister.

I nodded and pulled Liz’s head closer. Her cheeks were rosy, and her skin was glistening. They both had sweat running down their bodies. Liz grabbed my cock by its base and began sliding her hand up and down, always at a slow pace. It was like she was teasing me and torturing me at the same time. She kept a steady pace as her sister licked the tip of my cock. Despite having orgasmed a few moments ago, I was ready to shoot another load. They were waiting, eager to have my fluid dripping down their beautiful faces.

I grabbed Liz’s face and made her slide her lips down until my cock was buried to the hilt in her warm mouth and throat, once again impressed at her lack of a gag reflex. As saliva slipped out of her mouth, I started moving my hips back and forth, faster each time, my size and rapid pace destroying her mouth and making her choke as she tried to take a breath. It was too much for her and we both knew it. Yet, I couldn’t stop, and she didn’t want me to. We were too lost in the moment and focused on satisfying each other. There are moments in life where you know that nothing will ever be as good as that exact perfect moment. This was one of them.

We glanced at each other, and as soon as I bit my lower lip she knew what was coming. She stopped sucking and began jerking me off. They were both in front of me, smiling, just waiting for my cum. Their eyes were closed and their mouths open. Emily’s hand was on the lower part of my cock while Liz’s was on the upper. I couldn’t handle much more. Their soft, delicate hands were moving faster and they were giggling.

Suddenly, I grunted like an animal and shot one of the biggest loads ever directly onto their pretty faces. They looked so surprised as my cum covered their faces and made them almost impossible to recognize. There was so much sticky fluid dripping onto their boobs and the floor… It was marvelous.

“Thank you so much,” they said in unison.

They swallowed what went into their mouths along with what kept sliding into it. I thought they were going to clean themselves using a tissue, or even their fingers, but they had another surprise for me. Liz, who seemed to be the bolder one, started running her tongue across Emily’s face, making sure she cleaned her sister’s cheeks and forehead. Emily reciprocated by doing the same. I was mesmerized.

I pulled on my shorts and warned them that I had to go and that I wasn’t sure when I would be back.

“I hope you come back soon. I want to feel your huge cock again,” Emily said and smiled at me, drops of cum still glistening on her chin.

Liz said the same, and I thanked them.

Chapter VI

My confidence was through the roof. This definitely wasn’t going to be a one-time thing. When I finally left, they were still kissing and fingering each other. Honestly, I didn’t even know if they were sisters in real-life or if this was just their thing, but I also didn’t care. It was amazing and what I truly deserved.

I was tired of girls who ignored me or even acted as they wanted me just so they could get something from me. No more. Now I was a hero and I would only settle for the best. After all, I saved an entire city, and I was just starting. However, I had to train harder if I wanted to succeed and go above and beyond Brianna’s expectations.

As soon as I closed the door behind me, I found myself alone on the wall. For a brief moment, there was a quietness and solitude that I hadn’t yet found in this world. I seized the moment, went to the menu, and distributed the points I had left. As an archer, I had to prioritize the attack. After all, I had the long-range advantage and needed to eliminate our enemies before they even came close. I also increased my stamina so I could move, dodge and fire faster and not get tired as easily. Compared to Brianna’s group I was still a noob, but I still had three long days ahead of me and I knew I would improve a lot. Truth was, I still had trouble believing everything that had happened in just a few hours.

Someone passed by and thanked me for saving the city. Whoever it was, they gave me an item. It was one of those items I could use whenever I needed to restore 40hp. It was finally time to log out and rest. Tomorrow I would have to spend the day training. Suddenly, a thought crossed my mind; I hadn’t seen Nympha since the battle started. She just vanished, and I wasn’t sure if I had completed the weird tutorial. I logged out anyway.

When I saw the time, my mind went numb. It seemed impossible that it was already 3 am. I hadn’t lost a few hours, but half a day. The only light now lurking in my room was the faint beam of moonlight coming through the window shutters. Not that I had anything more important to do, but it was still a lot. I put the VR glasses on the desk and rubbed my eyes. Time seemed to be faster while I was playing, or maybe I was just so addicted that time had no impact on me. I realized was slightly hungry and tired.

As soon as I got up, I felt a tremendous pain pounding over my frail body, and if that wasn’t bad enough my cock was sore. I had never fucked so much in such a short amount of time. I stretched my arms and legs, trying to get rid of the pain. I had to train not only in the game but also in the real world. I had all the time in the world for myself, but only three days to train for the upcoming mission.

When I finished stretching I trudged through the dark apartment to the bathroom, but when I got there I suddenly felt an overwhelming agony gripping my body, making my stomach squirm and the taste of vomit surface in my mouth. This time it was worse.

I knew what had happened: I wasn’t used to running and fighting and my body couldn’t handle it. I made an effort to get into the shower and let the cold water dispel the feeling of affliction. When I got out, I looked in the mirror and saw how worn and tired I looked. I needed a good night of sleep.

Before heading to bed, I made sure to eat a cheese sandwich. After that, I felt like my day was finished. I had nothing else to do and it was better to rest. My last thought before I fell asleep was how one day, I’d have Brianna on her knees and begging for my cock.

The first thing I did when I woke up was checking the time. It was already 11:00 am. I was excited, despite knowing how hard the day would be. I ate something, used the bathroom, then sat in my comfortable black reclining chair. I logged on, put on the VR glasses, and was taken to my room. The girls weren’t there anymore, but the sheets were still a mess. I couldn’t believe that even in a game I had to make my own bed. Someone knocked on the door and I told whoever it was to come in. To my surprise, it was Nympha.

“I thought you were gone,” I said, as my eyes went right to her amazing boobs.

“You’re the one who left, remember?” She paused. “I know what you did, and I know you’re leaving in three days. We’d better start the training.”

“How do you know that? Who told you?”

“You’re forgetting that I’m part of the game. I know everything.” She smiled slyly.

“If you know everything, why don’t you tell me who the faceless man is?”

She didn’t answer. Her eyes were focused on me, but they seemed soulless. Not a single hair moved or danced as usual.

“So, let’s go training,” she said, acting as nothing had happened.

“You didn’t answer me,” I persisted.

“Did you ask me something? I don’t remember.”

The frightening part wasn’t the way her expressions shifted, but the fact that she seemed to have no clue what I was talking about. It was like the game had paused or crashed when I asked the question—but she was part of the game, and that was not supposed to happen.

I followed her throughout the city streets despite not knowing where she was taking me. The city was calmer, and there were fewer people than before. I wasn’t sure if many had moved or if they were just resting or working. There were a few people buying weapons and shields. I knew I should get something better than the wood arrows, but I was low on cash. It was time to kill some wild beasts and get some experience and money.

Nympha kept walking for quite some time. I followed her until we eventually reached the opposite side of the city. There was only one way out, and it was a gravel road full of pebbles and boulders. The leaves on the trees danced in the wind, and I could smell the saltiness of the nearby sea. Once again, I was impressed by how realistic the game was. The scent was exactly like I remembered from a road trip I had taken some years ago.

Nympha hastened her pace and only stopped when we got to a place that looked like a beach but wasn’t. The sand was yellowish, like a burnt clod, and the sea was more like a mixture of something gummy that had hit the shore. A few dead trees were lying around. It looked deplorable. I believed that if I touched the water with my hand it would either get glued to it or I would catch an infection. Nympha didn’t seem worried, nor did she try to explain to me what that place was.

There were beasts everywhere, each one stranger than the last. There was a bird with three eyes and iron wings, a boar with a golden horn, and even scorpions with sharp claws and tips that were dripping blood. This was where I was going to spend my next three days: just me, my bow, arrows, and my armor. I could only count on myself on the battlefield, so it was time to learn how to survive on my own. Brianna wouldn’t be there to save me every time.

I walked toward the battle zone, trying my best not to make any noise, as I didn’t want to lose the only leverage I had: the element of surprise. Nympha didn’t move. I was in stealth mode, hiding behind the bushes, making sure I had the perfect shot. Each one needed to be precise because if I failed, I might not have time to reload. They were all level 2 beasts with a shitty defense, despite having attacks that could be fatal. The scorpions had a special attack that included a deadly virus on their teeth which could be triggered and released if they felt their lives were threatened. I decided to attack the boar first because he was the bigger animal, so there were fewer chances of missing my target.

I flexed my legs, made sure the arrow was well set and aimed. The boar was walking, clueless that death was near. He didn’t stand a chance. I fired my arrow straight into his vital parts. In less than five seconds he was on the ground, dying, and my experience bar was rising. I wanted to be level 5 before Friday. It wasn’t amazing, but it was something.

There were so many things to explore in this huge world: the women, the weapons, the deep, secret history that most people didn’t know. I was always the odd guy that loved history and conspiracy theories, so this was right up my alley.

I kept shooting arrow after arrow, pausing only to acquire my next target and aim. Hours passed as I killed everything that moved until I couldn’t do it anymore because my arms got so tired and sore that I could barely lift the bow. That was when I decided to call it a day and head back home. Nympha was waiting for me and gave me an amulet that restored my magic. I had used my special attack three times and I was getting low on it.

“You’re better than most people at using the bow. At least for someone who’s only been playing this game for two days. You’ll go far,” she said.

I knew she was just an AI, but it still felt good to hear her saying that. I’d been playing games all my life. I thrived on it, and I felt like I was made to do it. Unfortunately, I never had the chance to go pro.

When we got to the city there was a huge buzzing come from the center. I thought they were fighting again despite not seeing any colorful lights or hearing screams. When I got there, I tried my best to pretend I didn’t have emotions, but I couldn’t hide my smile. There was a fire in the middle, and the ashes danced delicately around it. People were singing together and shouting along to catchy tunes, and I realized that to all of them it was much more than a game. At this moment it was also my life, but they felt it differently.

“You’re smiling too much for someone who should be training,” I heard a familiar voice say.

I turned around and it was Brianna. She was wearing the same style of outfit as yesterday but in different colors. Her boobs were almost popping out, and she seemed aware of it. I could feel her gazing at me, ready to catch me off guard and ask me why I was looking at her breasts. I wasn’t going to fail that easily.

“I spent the day training. Don’t worry, I’ll be ready.” I wiped the sweat from my face. “What about Jamal? Is he okay?”

“This is for him. He’s gone. The doctors called and informed us that he had a heart attack. They weren’t sure if it was because of the game, but I’m almost sure it was. It’s fine if you want to quit. You don’t need to put your life at risk.” She seemed concerned. Her expression shifted, all the happiness disappearing.

“I’m not going to quit. I know the risks, and I’m old enough to decide if I want it or not. We’ll be fine.”

“Your choice. I didn’t ask you your real name and age, did I?”

“You didn’t, but I’m Tim, and I’m 22. Do you also want to know where I live?” I asked, trying to see if she reciprocated.

“I might. Purely because something might happen to you and I need to know where to send the ambulance,” she said as her cheeks flushed slightly with embarrassment.

I chuckled and replied, “What about you? Is Brianna your real name?”

“Kind of. I’m Brie, but Brianna is more warrior-like. I was lucky enough to be one of the first ones creating an account, so I had the option of choosing any name I wanted, and, oh well, I ended up with this. I’m also 22.”

She was a different person. I wasn’t sure what made her change; if it was seeing me fighting alongside her or having a friend killed. She told me how they had contacted Support once more but all they got were made-up answers that didn’t lead anywhere. She told me she would be waiting for me on Friday and went back to her group while I headed home. I had been playing for nine hours in a row.

There was a soft breeze coming from the open window, and the sun had yet to fade away. However, I was extremely tired, and I still had two days ahead of me. My life was stuck in a routine and it would be until I reached level five. I had a goal and I was going to accomplish it. I hadn’t accomplished many things in my life, but this was my chance to change that and have a good impact on people’s lives.

I ended up falling asleep, still thinking that honor and glory were two things I needed to deserve, and not just by being in the right place at the right time.

Chapter VII

The remaining two days passed quickly. I stretched my arms and legs every day, right after waking up and before going to sleep. Friday was so close that I could feel it calling my name, telling me there was a destiny waiting for me. Nympha accompanied me every day but she never helped me. I was always on my own; getting faster, stronger, better until my limbs hurt, and only then I would leave the game.

My real-life friends called inviting me to a dinner, but I had to politely refuse, using the excuse that I was extremely sick and could barely leave my bed. They believed me, and I kept playing. It felt amazing to see my training results. It took me one day to reach level 4, and two days to get to 5, but it was all worth it.

When I got to level 5, I had the chance to become a mage, but I refused. I decided I wanted to infuse my arrows with magic, but that would take a while. Not only did I have to learn how to use magic, but I also had to learn how to combine it with a weapon. When you choose to be a mage you automatically get the ability to conjure spells, but when you decide to acquire that skill without being a mage you have to train even harder, hoping you get good enough for it.

Friday arrived, and my status looked much better than I’d hoped.

Status

Level: 5

Name: Kratom

Weapon: Wooden Bow

HP: 70/250

Magic: 20/80

Attack: 75

Special attack: Triple X

Defense: 50

Knowledge: 80

Exp. to the next level: 233/600

Items: x2 Potions (40hp)

X Potion (70hp)

Invisibility Cloak (makes you invisible for ten seconds)

Money: 472 gold

I knew I was going to survive. I could feel it in my bones as I stretched my arms, letting fatigue leave my body while the energy grew and boiled inside me. “Ready” was my middle name, and “Excited” was my last.

It had been a while since I ate so much before lunch or dinner, but I ate a hearty breakfast because I couldn’t afford to be hungry mid-game. It was still only 9:00 am when I was done. Brianna had told me to be there at 11:00. However, I wanted to be there sooner, maybe even meet our group before getting onto a ship together. After all, I didn’t know any of them, and I didn’t think they loved the idea of me going. They had to get used to it, but it was better to be in their good graces than be treated as an outcast.

My VR glasses were on the desk as usual. I grabbed them. In a few seconds, I was back in the game, in the solitude of my room. No noises and no one was calling me. That had happened a few times; people shouting my name as I walked by. In the beginning, it felt amazing, but now it was quite annoying sometimes. I appreciated the gesture but sometimes I was too tired for it.

Before heading to the port, I decided to go to the weapons seller and see if he had something good available. I didn’t have much money, but I was hoping it would be enough to do an upgrade. There were still dozens of people in the city, but no one was at the counter. I got there, replied “yes” to all the prompts appearing in front of me, then the seller asked me which type of weapon I was looking for.

“Bows,” I answered calmly.

A list of different types of bows appeared, each one stronger and more expensive than the last. I scrolled down, amazed by how many types existed and how costly they were. Some could be bought with real money, but that was only possible for rich people. Their prices were absurd; a few costing the same as a car, and even more. I only had enough money for five of the options shown, and only one was better. It wasn’t even that good. I decided not to buy anything.

“You’re one of the saviors of the city, aren’t you?” I heard someone behind me asking.

I was about to reply with a boring “yes” but luckily I turned around. In front of me stood a beautiful girl with blue eyes, dark long hair, and the thickest lips I had ever seen. She was a level 2 warrior. She wore a thin piece of fabric as clothing and I could see her hard nipples peeking through it.

“Thank you for doing it.” She smiled at me. ”I’m Lynn.”

I knew she wanted more than just saying “thank you” by the way she combed her hair and pretended to straighten her clothes as she rubbed her hands all over her breasts. My cock rose, becoming a huge nuisance. I still had an hour and a half left so I invited her to my room. I had barely finished talking and she was already nodding in agreement.

As soon as we got there and I closed the door behind us, she leaned forward and kissed me. Her lips were huge, and I couldn’t wait to have them wrapped around my cock. I had increased its size once again, and I also had bigger muscles and was slightly taller. We were kissing passionately as we stumbled through the room, hitting walls, almost tripping over each other until we fell onto the bed. She had one of those cute faces that you know hides the wild, naughty girl that lives deep inside—and she seemed eager to show me how crazy she was. She took off my shirt and looked mesmerized at my body, right before kissing her way down to my pants. At the same time, she gently scratched my chest. Fuck. I could feel my cock about to rip my pants and greet her with a huge slap on her face. Luckily for both of us, she got there on time.

“You’re huge. I don’t know if I can take all of it,” she said, slightly embarrassed. “But I want to try.”

I didn’t answer. Instead, I grabbed her head and pulled her closer to it, and she quickly began to stroke it while swirling her tongue around the tip. My body shuddered and I tilted my head back. This was definitely a good way of saying goodbye to a city I would miss.

“It’s time,” I said and pushed her head down.

As soon as her thick lips touched my sensitive skin and slid down my length, my mind went numb. I kept pressing her head down even further, and she gladly did it. I wanted her to deep-throat me while looking at me so I could see her pretty face while she choked and gagged on it. Truth was, I loved that little “click” sound that girls’ mouth made when the tip of my cock hit the back of their throats. The makeup around her eyes was getting blurred, her cheeks were flushed, and her breasts were covered with the saliva that kept dripping from her mouth.

It had been three days since the last time I had sex and I already needed it again. I was insatiable and if I thought straight, which was hard at the moment, this was good for the whole group. I was releasing all the stress and pressure building up in my body that was telling me to quit, that I wouldn’t be good enough. Of course, I fucking would be and I’d prove it to everyone who doubted me.

Lynn’s lips were so tantalizing as they moved up and down, and that wasn’t even the best part. She was staring at me with half-closed eyes, watching my reactions, and sucking me at the same time. I could feel her tongue slipping up and down the sides of my cock, and I couldn’t hold back my grunts. They quickly filled the small room as she bobbed her head back and forth enthusiastically. Luckily, my cock wasn’t sore anymore. She was about to get all my length inside her, but I had to prepare her for it first. If I went straight to fucking I’d hurt her, and we were both in this to get pleasure.

“Get up and bend over,” I ordered her.

She slid her lips off me and obeyed, even going beyond my request and spreading her ass cheeks to accommodate my entrance. Yet, it wasn’t time. I grasped her inner thighs, flexed my legs, leaned forward and ran my tongue along her gleaming slit. She was already wet, but I was sure I could make her even wetter. I wanted her to be soaking, her juices dripping down her legs as she begged me to fuck her. She moaned and bent, even more, putting her ass higher. I buried my face in her pussy, devouring her juices, sucking her swollen clit, rubbing her outer lips, doing everything I could think of. She looked over her shoulder, sweat falling down her forehead and cheeks as she bit her lower lip and told me not to stop.

“Use your fingers. Please,” she asked.

I probed her entrance, teasing her and making her body squirm. Her eyes were squeezed shut, and she couldn’t stop shouting “Oh!” and “Please!” I didn’t know if people outside could hear us, but I was hoping they couldn’t. I wasn’t much into having voyeurs trying to watch me fuck, hero or not.

Finally, I inserted two curved fingers inside her and gently rubbed near the entrance. I was searching for that soft, delicate spot that would make her knees buckle and bring her orgasm closer. As soon as I found it, I focused on it, making sure I touched it every time I moved my fingers back and forth. It was too much for her to handle. I kept a steady pace, and she warned me she was about to cum. Her hair was all over her face and her skin was glistening with sweat. I had one hand on her hips to make sure she wouldn’t fall while the other one worked her pussy; two fingers inside, the thumb on her clit. It didn’t take more than a few seconds to have her shouting:

“Yes! Fuck yes! That’s how you do it!” She took a breath, squirming and causing her huge boobs to sway before continuing, “I’ve been looking for someone like you.”

I could swear I was hypnotized by her breasts. They moved left, and so did my eyes, then right and there my eyes went again, following them. She had juices and strings of wetness dripping down her slit and was ready to handle a rough fuck. I slapped her ass as hard as I could until the print of my hand surfaced on her red skin. She whimpered and told me she loved pain so I could be rougher. Fuck, that was my type of girl. I was hoping Brianna would be into it too.

I grabbed her hips, pulled her closer, and guided my cock into her. She gasped and moaned as I thrust my entire length inside her in one continuous slide. I wasn’t gentle or patient; I didn’t have the luxury of time. My thrusts were getting faster. She began to move her hips and match my movements. I had to admit she was pretty good at it. She was loving it and kept pushing herself into me, making my cock go deeper.

I was balls-deep when she told me to go harder. Well, I couldn’t say no to a beautiful girl like her. I grabbed a handful of her hair, pulled her arms behind her back and grabbed her wrists, and began driving into her hard and fast, putting everything I had into each thrust to the point that she had tears of pleasure sliding down her face. I had never seen anything like it, but I was proud of myself. She orgasmed again but I didn’t stop. The exercises I had been doing seemed to make me last longer, which was amazing. It was good for both my self-esteem and for the women.

“You’re going to move that ass on top of me.” I made it sound more like an order than a request.

She looked over her shoulder and nodded her head. I slowed down, still giving her a few deep thrusts before stopping completely and pulling out of her. I jumped onto the bed and lay down with my cock in my hand as I waited for her. She had juices dripping down her legs and seemed embarrassed because of it.

“It’s okay, Lynn. Just come here and I’ll take good care of you.” I winked at her.

It had been a while since I felt so confident. The game was doing all of that to me. I felt appreciated and I was becoming aware of how good I was in several aspects.

As soon as I felt her outer lips slipping down my throbbing cock and heard her moaning, I swear that something inside me broke. I wasn’t even sure what, but I knew that this was some next-level pussy. The wetness made her easier to penetrate and fuck. My cock slid so easily inside her as she rode me fast and hard. Everything was beautiful. My climax was coming and my mind was going crazy. I was speechless, and I felt like even if I tried to talk only nonsense would come out.

She lay on my chest, moaning in my ear and bouncing her ass harder, making sure she got my entire length inside her. Her boobs pressed tightly against my skin and I kept slapping her ass harder as her pussy clenched around my cock.

It was getting harder to hold out; I knew I was about to cum. I warned her that I wasn’t sure how much more I could take it and that it was better if she slowed down. However, she did the exact opposite. When she heard that she began moving her hips and ass faster, begging me to fill her. Fuck. Her sweet, shaky voice saying those words were a recipe for disaster.

I gripped her neck and began moving my hips until our bodies were working and swaying together, reaching for the ephemeral pleasure of climax. Suddenly, her pussy spasmed around my cock as she orgasmed for the third time, and I knew I was done although I still fucked her for a few brief moments before shooting a huge load inside her.

That didn’t stop me. I kept ramming into her as cum dripped down my length. It felt so good I could barely keep my eyes open. We were both moaning loudly as our bodies clashed together. She kept thanking me for this moment, but I didn’t know what to say in return. When I finally pulled out, she showed me how creamy her pussy was, and how much cum she had inside her.

I was so distracted that I had forgotten to check the time, and now it was already late. She noticed my worried look and started getting dressed without bothering to clean up first.

“I like to feel the cum inside me as I walk. It’s warm, and it slowly drips down my soft skin, you know?” she explained while sliding up her panties.

“I wish we could keep talking, but I have to go,” I said, dressing as fast as I could.

“Well, I guess someone has to save the city.” She winked at me.

I thanked her and told her we would repeat this when I got back, despite not knowing if I would ever be back. It was already 10:45 am and I was still in the room. I kissed Lynn’s thick lips and left the room running. As I ran I realized that my room was almost like a harem: most of the time, I was there were to fuck someone, and even even though I was leaving, all of them would wait for me.

The weather in the town was calmer, and for the first time, there were a few sunbeams on the horizon, giving the whole town a glow. There was an extra layer of scent in the air; dust coming from the place where they were rebuilding the houses which were destroyed a few days ago. I saw several people covering their noses and trying to get to the tavern as fast as possible.

Time was running out and I wasn’t going to arrive late. I started running, watching as my stamina bar slowly decreased. The training I had done was clearly affecting me because I didn’t remember ever running so fast without getting different variations of pain in my legs.

Chapter VIII

When I got to the harbor everyone was already there. I tried to catch my breath before speaking. Brianna was the only one who spoke, telling me to come closer as she calmly gestured with her hand. I obeyed. They were all in their casual outfits and wearing backpacks, with weapons in their hands. I assumed that on the high seas there would be no need to carry heavy armor. It could also impact the weight we were bringing aboard the ship, which hadn’t arrived yet.

Brianna introduced me to everyone, and they all greeted me. Only the wizard seemed to have some kind of vendetta again me and squeezed my hand so hard I thought he was going to crush my bones. Not even Loras seemed to hate me. He seemed to respect me more now than when we first met. I could understand why; he must have thought I was just one more player until I showed him that I was much more than that.

“Level 5? Not bad,” Brianna said and winked at me. “I have something for you,” she added and handed me an upgraded version of my bow, along with a shiny new armor.

My attack rose to 95, and my defense to 75. I thanked her and noticed that she was now a level 9 and that they had all upgraded two levels. They must have had been training in a different spot because I never saw them.

The heavy, silent environment was broken by distant noises, which were getting closer with every moment that passed. We had no idea what it could be, and a few people were already raising their weapons. The only thing we could see were dozens of dark shadows walking toward us. We could hear the noise of their shoes stepping on the cobblestone echoing on the metal doors of the nearby warehouses.

The shadows started to take shape, and we were all surprised when we realized that dozens of other players had come to support us and wish us good luck. A sense of peace hit us right in the chest, and we smiled at each other. Hugs and handshakes were exchanged until the ship appeared on the horizon.

The ship was belching black smoke from its chimney and flew a black flag with two horizontal white lines in the middle. The ship was neither huge nor small, but it was definitely brand-new. There was a beautiful woman in the stern. She had long dark hair with red strands and a hot body that made most of the male players’ jaws drop, including mine. She knew how hot she was, and she wasn’t afraid to show it. I liked that. The ship docked, and she told us it was time to leave.

“Don’t make me waste my time,” she said gruffly.

She was a level 10 captain of her own ship and judging by her voice, she was older than all of us. We climbed the stairs and dropped our bags, waved goodbye, and thanked everyone for their support. I think most of them knew that their lives in the game depended on our success. Nothing was stopping the faceless man from attacking again and completely obliterating them.

There were still many questions without answers.

Who was he? Why that city? Why now? Along with a few others.

“I’m Jannie. We have four rooms. One is mine, so you’re going to have to share the other three. It will help you strengthen your bond as a team. Make good use of the time spent traveling, because I have a feeling we’re going to be sailing a lot.” There was a devilish grin on her face as she spoke.

I ended up sharing with Loras. We weren’t exactly friends or even acquaintances, but we would get along.

The ship left the city. Black clouds began to gather on the horizon and the heavy atmosphere returned. On the other side of the world lay glory, women, fame, money, peace, and darkness.

They were all waiting, but only some were meant for us.