50 – Gateway

I removed my VR helmet from my head and straightened myself out of bed. The gaming session only lasted a few hours, but I felt like it had been so long.

And after that epic battle with my subordinates, I felt exhausted, both mind and body. Something strange indeed. My body didn't move directly, and my brain should get refreshed. But that's how it is.

So, I decided to return to the real world, although I usually play longer than this.

"That's not right, Ethan. You have cheated."

I jumped out of bed and found a man sitting in my study chair, looking at me with a smile.

The rhythm of my heartbeat began to creep up, a chill crawled down my spine, and my mouth couldn't speak.

Vorn?

Even though he was in his human appearance, without horns and wings, this man's features were very familiar to me. He really is Vorn, my avatar in that game.

How could he be here?

"Ah, I used this form so you could see me." The man shrugged. "A mortal like you won't be able to comprehend my true form."