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

"Seeking to forget makes exile all the longer; the secret of redemption lies in remembrance." — Richard Von Weizsaecker

Seeing the stunned faces on the two Nightwalkers Paul entered the immediate area around the group of four.

"Nice to see you guys revived already; we should get moving."

Turning to look at the newcomer, Paul could clearly see the two men instantly become defensive; looking at them, he chuckled lightly.

'Do they think one of them is my girlfriend or something?'

No matter how he looked at it, Irene was most likely the only one of the three with any experience with relationships. Paul largely kept to himself, and Holly was the most dense and innocent college graduate he had ever seen.

Seeing the confusion in the two men's eyes, Paul approached calmly and spoke with a smile.

"Thanks for helping revive my party members; we got split up while being chased."

61. End of First Day