Xibei Cat

Rhode is a legendary guild leader of the most influential guild in the VRMMO, Dragon Soul Continent. In order to cope with the death of his beloved sister, he dived into the game for seven long years. During this period, Rhode tries his best to alleviate his emotional pain through gaming, but alas, his life shatters once more when he heard his parents perish in a plane crash.

A month after the incident, he made a decision to quit the game and return to the real world. But just before that, as a final farewell, Rhode decides to fight the most powerful BOSS in the game with his guildmates. In the end, he defeats the BOSS at the expense of his avatar's life. Rhode smiles as his avatar dissipates in a beam of light. However, instead of respawning at the usual platform...

...

"W-wha...!"

Rhode shot up and stared at the unfamiliar ceiling.

And thus, a player who had been creating legends in the game for three eras disappeared just like that...

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Summoning the Holy Sword

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The crowd watched in horror as the hundred of Magician Knights raised their pikes, shouted battle cries, and darted toward Rhode and Anne fiercely as though nothing could survive their devastation. The crowd froze to the spot as they put themselves in Rhode and Anne's shoes because they knew that they would be powerless before this aggressive momentum. So, how would Rhode deal with this situation?

Rhode's expression remain unchanged. The corners of his mouth perked up into a faint smile.

Anne's eyes glinted. She retrieved the shield on her back and stooped over like an athlete at the starting line. Then, she clenched her right fist tightly before pounding on her shield.

Between Light & Light (XVIII)