Chapter 2: Entering the Game

Chapter two

Chapter 2: Entering the Game

The package had arrived just as the sun began to set, a sleek black box with silver lettering spelling out NeuralLink VRX. Crow wasted no time tearing it open, his fingers running over the smooth surface of the visor.

This was it—the first step toward reclaiming his throne.

He settled onto his bed, securing the headset over his head. As soon as he pressed the power button, a soft hum filled his ears, followed by a familiar monotone voice:

[Welcome to NeuralLink VRX. Initializing full-dive sequence…]

A wave of dizziness washed over him, but Crow barely flinched. He had done this a thousand times before.

[Connecting to Beast Dominion Online…]

His vision blurred.

Then—

Light.

Blinding, all-consuming, pure white light.

The moment it faded, Crow felt a cool breeze brush against his skin. His boots pressed into solid earth, the scent of freshly cut grass and wood smoke filling his lungs. He was here.

Novice Village.

He opened his eyes fully, taking in the bustling scene before him. Wooden cottages lined the cobblestone streets, NPCs moved about carrying sacks of grain or sharpening weapons, and fresh adventurers in cheap leather gear chattered excitedly as they prepared for their first quests.

It was all just as he remembered.

But this time… he was different.

A slow grin spread across Crow's lips as he lifted his hand. A translucent blue screen materialized in front of him.

[Player Status]

Name: Crow

Class: Beast Tamer

Level: 1

Skills:

Eye of Insight (SSS-Rank)

Hyper Evolution (SSS-Rank)

Exploration (SSS-Rank)

Soul Link (SSS-Rank)

Life Share (SSS-Rank)

Even at level one, he was already broken.

"Let's begin," he murmured, his eyes gleaming with a cold, predatory light.

This village had no idea that a monster had just arrived.

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