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

After seeing Khalita, Alex left and regrouped with Joseph, Mary, and Emma. They were exploring the magic school, but once he suggested they leave, none of them objected. For them, it was nice to see a place like that—different, magical, exciting—but they were there for a reason, and that reason should come first.

"We should split up and look for more information about quests, dungeons, or anything else that might be useful to us," Alex said.

Emma was the first to respond, grabbing Alex's arm. "We can form two teams. What do you think?"

Mary didn't seem thrilled about the idea, but she didn't argue. Besides, Alex was the leader of the team, and he was okay with it as well.

"That's a good idea. Being alone is dangerous in an unknown place like this one, so having a partner is great. We can stay in contact through messages, and if anyone finds a decent quest, we can share it among ourselves," Alex suggested.

Bar Fight