Arden_Light

Paul, known as Cedar in the virtual world of Harbinger’s Call, has finally achieved his long-sought glory by winning the world's first raid race. After years of dedication and relentless pursuit, he stands triumphant, only to be blindsided by betrayal. Overnight, leaked messages and scandalous stories flood the internet, transforming Paul from a revered role model to a pariah despised by the Harbinger’s Call community.

Before he even wakes up the next day, his guild drops him from their roster, he is blacklisted from elite gaming communities, and he faces exile from the player base. Paul is left shocked and bewildered, realizing that his ruthless climb to the top has earned him many enemies eager to see his downfall.

Desperate to salvage his reputation and rebuild shattered friendships, Paul dedicates weeks to making amends. Just as he begins to find his footing, he is inexplicably transported to a familiar yet mysterious room, signaling the start of a new, unexpected journey.

In a world where digital fame can turn into infamy overnight, Paul must navigate betrayal, redemption, and the quest for a second chance. Will he reclaim his place as a hero in Harbinger’s Call, or will he be forever lost to the shadows of his past mistakes?

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Reborn Gaming Addict

"Success depends upon previous preparation, and without such preparation, there is sure to be failure." — Confucius

By the time Paul logged in and looked around, he saw the familiar setting of the slaughterhouse and sighed; he had been here for most of his waking hours for around a week straight, and it was somewhat mind-numbing.

He was not too bothered about the decision he left in Holly's hands; either way, it was fine with him. Realistically, he would choose to go hungry for a few days to make a significant sum of money. Still, it was clear to him that the young woman was very bad at taking care of herself, and making a hard decision was an excellent way to make her think twice about sacrificing her well-being for money.

Most people could quickly put themselves through hardship and self-harm with a low enough mental state, but it was an entirely different mindset to subject a friend or family member to the same thing.

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