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

"It always seems impossible until it's done." — Nelson Mandela

Looking at the stunned faces of the two women behind him, Paul could only smile lightly.

"I am sure your classes have similarly powerful abilities as well."

Paul couldn't help but acknowledge the sheer might of Divine Reckoning Blade, one of the game's most formidable abilities. Its only drawback was its melee nature, but it was far from the only skill that tilted the game's balance.

Each class had dozens of skills and various evolutions; at this point in the game, it was not easy to find the most powerful ones, let alone abandon conventional thinking and center your entire build around that ability.

If he had gone the more traditional Templar DPS path, he would have been a staff wielder and had a similar setup to Holly, having less damage and CC but more survivability.

68. Leveling Up