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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

[Murder Investigation]

[Description: A wealthy merchant of the Lumia Kingdom died during his vacation on the island of Plaxia. Discover what happened.]

[Mission Rank: B]

[Rewards: 1 Level, 1200 Gold Coins, and ???]

The mission had a decent difficulty, so everyone knew it wouldn't be easy to learn about what truly happened. But they were more than willing to do their best, especially with such great rewards.

'One free level, this is huge for us,' thought Alex.

They followed the manager, going toward the last floor of the hotel where the best rooms were at.

"The merchant was Silas Pinea, and he is one of the richest merchants in our kingdom. His death will certainly shake things," the manager said, turning around to face Alex, "I hope you keep this a secret, for now. No one is leaving the island till we find the culprit."

Analyzing the Body