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?

Hope you enjoy!

Reborn Gaming Addict

"Life isn't about finding yourself. Life is about creating yourself." — George Bernard Shaw

As the trailer faded, the live stream unveiled two intriguing figures; one radiating with a sun-kissed glow and a contagious smile, the other, a stark contrast, with a pale complexion, a lanky frame, and a pair of spectacles that seemed to magnify his excitement.

"That was the Kingsfall zone release trailer; what did you think? My name is Gwendal, the community liaison for Harbinger's Call, and this is Drol, a longtime creator famous for his content based around Syzygy for the past decade."

"Yes, thank you, Gwendal. My name is Drol, and I am a lore and story-focused creator who makes video essays about various games."

Seeing the two men in tieless suits speak Claire was somewhat confused.

"I have never seen or heard of either of these guys, even watching streams so much these past few days."

42. Gwendal