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

"Strength does not come from physical capacity. It comes from an indomitable will." — Mahatma Gandhi

As Paul led the way into the more open area near the mine entrance, there were many more trolls than previously.

The trio's concern was evident as they gazed at the large groups of sticky-looking yellow trolls. While these trolls were not significantly more dangerous than the green ones, they could deal more damage. This was a potential disaster for Paul, who was already on edge, his Sigil of Protection barely holding up after most of his armor was destroyed.

Although he was able to replace some of it with dropped gear, it was not enough to be meaningful. Only having a chest plate, pants, and boots offered more protection than anything, but they were still lacking in comparison to having a complete set of armor.

Feeling unsure if he could adequately tank the large amounts of enemies, they developed a new strategy.

69. Grimgor the Mountainbreaker