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

"Life imposes things on you that you can't control, but you still have the choice of how you're going to live through this." — Celine Dion

Paul's world was jolted as he turned to face the person Zach had been engrossed in conversation with. A shock of recognition coursed through him, for he had never fathomed encountering a familiar face, especially a woman, in this setting.

Compared to her appearance in-game, Holly did not look very much different compared to the extremely sharp facial features of her character, which broadened on unrealistically, was slightly softer and much more normal-looking in real life.

As he looked at the two of them talking, he noticed that she kept looking over at him; at first, he was confused but soon realized what happened.

66. Real Life Meeting