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 swordsman's greatsword carved through the air, forcing Liam and Kai to retreat as the sheer force of his swings shattered the ground beneath them. Sparks flew when Selene's daggers clashed against his blade, her swift strikes unable to break through his overwhelming strength.

Liam's mind raced. The way the swordsman fought—it wasn't reckless, nor was it purely calculated. There was hesitation, a weight behind each attack as if he was holding himself back.

Kai wiped sweat from his brow, breathing heavily. "This guy… he's strong, but something's off. He could've killed us by now, but he hasn't."

Selene narrowed her eyes, keeping her distance. "He's testing us. Or maybe… himself."

Liam gritted his teeth. They couldn't keep dodging forever. His Override ability was still active, and he needed to turn the tide. His Ravager circled their opponent, snarling, waiting for an opening. But the swordsman's stance remained steady—he wasn't giving any.

Then, for the first time, the man spoke without aggression.

"I can see it. You're hesitating. Just like me." His grip on the greatsword trembled for a brief moment. "What are you afraid of?"

The swordsman exhaled sharply, frustration flickering in his gaze. "I thought fighting you would give me the answer." His voice was no longer that of a ruthless opponent but of a man seeking something more.

A Past that Refuses to Fade

Suddenly, a dark aura flickered around the swordsman. His body stiffened, and his expression twisted in pain.

"No… Not yet…!" he growled, clutching his head.

Liam's instincts screamed at him. Something was wrong.

Selene leaped backward. "Liam, something's happening!"

The air grew heavy, an oppressive energy pouring from the swordsman as his body began to tremble. His greatsword cracked, as if unable to contain the power within him.

Then—a memory surfaced.

—A battlefield, flames rising around him.

—A group of warriors, fighting alongside him.

—A voice calling his name. "Orion, fall back! It's a trap!"

He had failed. He had let them die.

And the system… the cursed system that ruled this world… had deemed him unworthy of power.

The Awakening of Orion

Orion's roar shattered the silence, and the ground beneath him cracked as his body surged with newfound energy. His armor morphed, dark metal expanding over his limbs, his greatsword reshaping into a colossal black cleaver pulsating with energy.

Liam's eyes widened. "He's… awakening?"

Echo's voice buzzed in his earpiece, tense. "This is bad. He's undergoing an evolution. His stats are spiking rapidly."

Kai gripped his blades. "So this is what an Awakening looks like…"

Orion's gaze snapped to them, his expression no longer filled with hesitation—only power.

He exhaled slowly, raising his new weapon. "No more doubts." His voice was steady, resolute. "This time, I will prove that I deserve to stand among the strong."

Then, he vanished—his speed suddenly overwhelming.

A moment later, the battlefield exploded.

End of Chapter 16

Shackles of the Past