Chapter 17: Alliances Forming

My determination had solidified like a blade forged in the fires of vengeance. I couldn't continue this quest alone; I needed allies, and I needed them now. My virtual world had turned into a labyrinth of distrust, but I knew there were still a few souls I could rely on.

As I sat in my virtual chamber, the glow of my virtual window illuminating my face, I began my efforts to reconnect with old friends. These were the gamers I had spent countless hours with, forging bonds through battles and adventures. They were scattered across the virtual realm, each with their own stories and guilds, but I hoped that the ties of friendship still held.