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...

Atlas Studios

Summoning the Holy Sword

AtlasStudios

<p>The flight of stairs paved with crystals emanated a faint radiance that extended toward the end. They floated quietly in the illusory air, unconnected and unsupported by anything. Rhode ascended the stairs and arrived at the entrance of the Astral Temple on the mountain peak. Miraculously, the long flight of stairs that seemed like it required a few hours to climb took less than five minutes. As soon as his feet touched the flat, clean plaza on the mountain peak, he scanned the place and found that the crystal-clear steps behind him had vanished. On the other hand, Celestina flapped her wings and landed lithely on the plaza.</p>

<p>"I've heard about the Astral Temple's big name and now it seems like it is true. Even though it is still lacking in comparison to my castle, it is still acceptable."</p>