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

Five Red Orcs in total. That was quite a powerful force to go against. Alex and his team had diminished the health of the first three orcs, but the two new ones were as fresh as ever!

Not only that, but there was also another problem. One of the strengths of the Red Orcs was their HP regeneration. It was powerful enough to heal the most profound wounds.

Alex knew about it, and his team did too. So, now that two other orcs would tank the damage, the others could start healing up!

"We cannot let the orcs heal! Use your strongest skills!" Alex yelled.

The situation required heavy damage.

[Bladeform Mastery (LVL1): You will receive buffs depending on the form of your Umbra Blade. The buff will appear on screen the moment you change your Umbra Blade's form.]

His Umbra Blade changed forms, moving like a living being. It turned into a massive, dark greatsword!

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