BigToad

Alex Mercer was a legendary thief known for his audacious heists and cunning skills. However, his criminal streak comes to an abrupt halt when he is finally apprehended and sentenced to prison.

In the midst of his imprisonment, a revolutionary virtual reality massively multiplayer online role-playing game (VRMMORPG) is launched, called Eternal Realms, captivating the attention of the entire world. The prison authorities, seeking to introduce recreational activities for the inmates, decide to allow select prisoners to participate in the game as a means of passing the time.

Eager to escape the monotony of prison life, Alex eagerly takes up the opportunity to join the immersive virtual world. To his surprise, he discovers that his notoriety as a master thief has caught the attention of players within the game. They started offering him IRL means to reduce his prison sentence in an exchange on a daring quest to retrieve valuable treasures scattered throughout the virtual realm.

With a hidden class known as the "Shadow Hunter," Alex possesses unique skills and abilities that make him an invaluable asset to the players seeking rare and precious items. As he delves deeper into the virtual world, he finds himself entangled in a complex web of alliances, rivalries, and dangerous quests that blur the line between the game and reality.

As the stakes rise, Alex must navigate treacherous dungeons, confront formidable adversaries, and outwit both in-game challenges and real-world dangers. Along the way, he forms unexpected alliances and confronts his own inner demons, questioning the choices that led him down a path of crime.
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For anyone wondering about the romance, it will take a long time as this is not the focus of the book.

MMORPG: Shadow Hunter

The guild leaders left the meeting, their smiles stretching for miles, and their bodies could not stop moving. They wanted to go there and check the information themselves, and clear the dungeon.

Alex left the meeting not only with a smile but with his pockets packed with money. He received 3000 gold coins from them, and given that he left some information out of the guide, there was a chance he could get even more.

Joseph, who was right beside him as they traversed through the crowded streets of Crystal, nudged Alex and said, "Will you share some with your friend? Please?"

Only after a few nudges did Alex return to reality.

"Sorry about that. I was just thinking about our next moves. You should go speak with your granddaughter and explain everything. I will start setting up our shop."

Business Talking and Caught Off Guard