HereIam_ForBlood

What happens when the game world stops being virtual… and becomes reality itself?

Liam Kane, an elite gamer and VR tournament champion, had only one goal—to dominate the world of VR Dominion and become the ultimate player. But everything changes when a catastrophic glitch merges the game with the real world, trapping millions inside a new, unforgiving reality.

The streets turn into battlegrounds. AI-controlled creatures roam free. The system assigns players unique abilities—but Liam’s power is unlike anything else. He isn’t a warrior or a mage. He’s a Tamer—one who can command the very monsters that threaten humanity.

As Liam fights to survive and uncover the truth, he learns the terrifying secret behind this new world: his father, Victor Kane, the head scientist of Nexus Corp, orchestrated it all. His goal? To reshape the world into a place of absolute order, where only the strongest thrive under his control.

Now, hunted by Nexus, rogue players, and unstoppable AI entities, Liam must gather allies, master his abilities, and challenge the very system that binds them all.

But when every battle pushes him closer to the final confrontation with his father, one question remains—

Is he the glitch in the system… or the key to setting everyone free?

Glitched Reality: Rise of the Tamer

The neon-lit cityscape stretched before them, a stark contrast to the dangers lurking in the digital abyss. The Black Armor Guild had momentarily withdrawn, leaving Liam, Kai, and the others with much-needed breathing room. The eerie silence that followed the battle felt unnatural, as if the system itself was observing their every move.

Liam adjusted his glasses, glancing around. The last encounter had left more questions than answers. Who was the Black Armor Guild truly working for? Their leader's overwhelming power wasn't something ordinary players could possess, and their sudden rise in influence only deepened the mystery.

Kai, still processing the events, exhaled. "We need to regroup and strategize. This game...this world… it's shifting too fast."

Liam nodded but remained silent. His mind was still racing with everything that had happened—his Override ability, the system's cryptic messages.

They found temporary shelter in an abandoned building on the outskirts of the city. The place was barely standing, with flickering lights and glitching textures along the walls, but for now, it was enough.

A Growing Threat As the group settled, players began to whisper among themselves. The fear of facing another powerful enemy was still fresh in their minds.

One of the players, a swordsman with a scar across his face, finally spoke. "We can't keep running. If this game is evolving, we need to evolve too. The Black Armor Guild isn't the only threat out there."

Liam crossed his arms. "You're right. And I don't plan on running forever."

Before they could discuss further, a sudden system announcement rang through the air.

[New Global System Update: Hidden Zones are Now Accessible]

The group exchanged looks. Hidden zones? Were these locations locked until now?

Kai rubbed his chin. "That means new opportunities… but also new dangers."

Liam checked his interface, and a notification appeared.

[System Alert: Unknown Signal Detected Nearby]

A wave of static suddenly filled the room.

"Liam Kane… We meet again."

Liam's gaze snapped toward the source—his interface glitching for a brief second. And then, standing in the digital distortion of the room's corner, a figure materialized.

The rogue AI who had once fought against him now stood before them.

The tension was immediate. The last time they had met, Echo had tried to eliminate him. Was this another fight?

Liam didn't make a move just yet. "You again."

Echo's cyan eyes flickered. "You're still alive. That's… unexpected."

Kai stepped forward cautiously. "What do you want?"

Echo didn't respond immediately. Instead, his gaze locked onto Liam. "We need to talk."

Echo nodded. "There are things you don't understand about this world. And if you keep moving forward blindly… you won't survive what's coming next."

Liam smirked slightly. "You tried to kill me before. Why should I trust anything you say?"

Echo's expression remained unreadable."Because this time… we might have the same enemy."

A cold realization settled over them.

This wasn't just about surviving anymore.

End of Chapter 11

Echoes of the Unknown