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

"We must let go of the life we have planned, to accept the one that is waiting for us." — Joseph Campbell​

After riding for around 30 minutes, Paul led the two women through a small valley before coming across a large forest of what looked like super-large pine trees.

As they gazed upon the awe-inspiring sight of trees reaching a couple of hundred feet tall, a sense of wonder and amazement filled the hearts of those witnessing it for the first time.

"This is the boundary to the Whispering Pines Forest, where we need to scout for the mission we picked up. On the map, we can see we have to travel a short distance inside, where there is a small hill, and then we can complete the mission."

Following along with Paul the duo continued into the wooded area on horseback, the large trees leaving enough space to ride as long as one was mindful of the monumental roots.

Slightly behind him, Irene was talking to Holly.

55. Scouting Mission