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 fight against the first group of trolls had been a success. Everyone from the group was cheering and excited to keep going and get more EXP.

"This was so dope," Divine Flower said as she moved closer to Alex, "You are a box of surprises, aren't you?"

"What can I say," Alex said, shrugging his shoulders, "I am the best player in this game."

At that point, he was not acting arrogant about it. Few were the players who could rival him, be it in one versus one or group content. Alex had the skills, the leadership, and to some extent the knowledge to be considered the best.

Anyway, with adrenaline pumping in their bodies, they moved toward the cave entrance, going inside to face the remaining trolls. The first fight had been tough, and that was only the start.

Fighting their way