If you cant kill them…

After Archie reported the bug, an update was implemented and it placed a restriction on the ring artifact. It is still sell it or trade it but to use it I need to buy a grade S capsule. Based on the price on the gaming company's site its only possible for archie to purchase one after he wins the lottery twice.

Reporting the bug made him feel like losing a burden. Especially since he still earns good money from simply playing the game. However, the amount is simply enough to pay for bills along with the monthly payment for the various loans and IOU's. Its like they calculated the exact amount that Archie would need on a monthly basis. It's a good thing that Archie is subscribed to a monthly nutritional supply . At first it felt like he is being paid to suffer. This is a game of killing monsters and not being able to kill monsters or at the very least gain anything from killing monsters. That really is a terrible thing. Well, that's what he thought before.

Theres not much to do in the game. Even the desire to sell the stuff he bought from the capital is gone. Theres no telling how much influence Alex has over the game. For Archie to be safe from Alex's influence then he must hide in the forest.

He had a nagging feeling someone did something so that he can obtain the artifact. Maybe even lowered its price. But if that is true then its possible that Alex or one of his people are monitoring him somewhat. Its possible that he needs to finish reporting 5 bugs before he cant be monitored or messed with by Alex.

NPC merchants can still be influenced by the gaming company. Introducing new products/items or changing the prices and offering discounts at holidays is an example. These are elements of the game wherein the company will not give up total control. However if its about monsters then they cant possibly control everyone of them. That's why Archie decided to live with the monsters.

One could hear the sound of people fighting against wolves. Surprised, Archie followed the sound and hid behind the tree while silently observing the fighting going on. About a dozen knights were fighting against the wolves. Behind the knights are a group of priests that spam healing spells on them. The wolves outnumber them 5 to 1.

A knights blade can easily cut a wolf into two. Their armor is also strong enough to withstand a wolfs attack. Sadly, even if there are more wolves, they cant defeat the knights. Not to mention that there are priests that spam healing spells to the knights as well as cast debuff on the wolves. Several minutes later the battle is finished and all the wolves are dead.

As a standard practice if fighting against wolf mobs the group quickly gathered their loot and escaped. Most of the time if you linger in an area after killing wolves then another wolf pack would appear. It would be good if you still have mana and health potions but if you have consumed both mana and health potions then your screwed. That's why people retreat instantly after defeating a wolf pack.

Archie walked around the area while waiting for another wolf pack to appear. Half a minute later 2 groups of wolves appeared. One from the north and one from the south. Their numbers have reached hundreds. The Alpha of both packs walked slowly and checked the area where the fighting took place. A couple of seconds later they both howled at the moon and the wolves took off.

The wolves that took off to the north have pure black colored fur. The other group have pure silver colored fur. Although the silver wolves look much more beautiful, the group Archie followed were the black wolves.

He followed them for several hours and watched them fight solo players as they run back to their den. Finally about 15 miles from were he met the wolves, they arrived at the wolves den.

The den is a cave hidden behind a waterfall. Half of the wolves entered the cave carrying some rabbits and the other half took positions in different areas near the waterfall. Most of them picked a spot and proceeded to sleep while a few are running around.

The cave isnt very large. At the center are about two hundred or so sleeping pups. Cute pups are patiently waiting as the wolves tear the rabbits to pieces. The heads of the rabbits were removed and given to the alpha. The bones were separated from the meat.

What happened next impressed unto Archie that wolves are scary no matter what age. A bloody feast happened inside that cave. Which prompted him to run outside. He might be scarred for life.

Two years were spent that way. Following monsters around and observing them for a while. Then spend the weekends with Barry to drink and air his jealousy about other people being able to play. At times he felt like he is a living walking camera for the national geographic.

"Quest Complete: 0/5 bugs

5 bugs reported

Penalty removed.

Transferring 1 million dollars to your account…

Transfer complete.

Fortunately after two years of searching and moping he finally found the last bug and reported it. But the truth is its not like he is really looking for bugs. Its just that he wants to complete the payments for the loans and IOUs before getting his million dollars. That's the main reason why he lived with monsters for two years.

Everything should be ok. Alex had his fun. Archie suffered through his punishment. All of Archie's debts are gone. It should be time to live a life of leisure.

But fate has other plans.

Before archie could log-out and claim his money a weird message appeared in front of him.

You have satisfied the condition for summoning. Please watch this short 5 minute tutorial video. You will be transported to another world after 7 minutes.

Good luck!