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

"The man who says he can, and the man who says he can't are both correct." — Confucius

After returning to the table he was sharing with Zach, Paul calmly ate his entree while ignoring the weird looks his friend was giving him. It almost felt like he was in grade school, and someone said he had a crush on someone, meaning he had to deny it with embarrassment defensively.

After silently eating, Zach did not go back to bugging him; instead, he spoke in a happy tone as they were getting ready to leave.

"I wish you luck, my friend. She seemed like a good girl. If you have any questions about what to do, feel free to ask me."

After the entire meal, Paul was acting in a teasing manner, and Paul was getting somewhat agitated.

"You are talking like we are not driving back to our apartment now; I really have no plans to make any moves on her."

67. Dreadspire Mountain Range