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

"Amon, are you alright?" Dan asked, kneeling close to Alex.

The attack from the Flesh Golem did decent damage to Alex, but it wasn't something that threatened his life. He was fine after the attack.

He got up with the help of Dan, who offered a healing spell, yet Alex refused, "My swordsman training says I can't take healing spells, I am sorry. This is about my honor."

Dan was surprised but only for a second. It was normal for people to have all kinds of beliefs, and someone who disliked being healed wasn't that strange in the world of Eternal Realms.

"No problem, but do you want a healing potion? We have that too," Dan offered.

Alex didn't actually need it, but accepted it nonetheless. That would make the players less anxious and let them focus on the fight.

"Yeah, I accept it. Also, Dan, do you need some help in the fight?"

Dan was taking out a potion from his inventory when he heard it, and was surprised, "What? Are you sure?"

Fight Against the Golem