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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"I wouldn't be surprised at all if I heard news of your passing, Lapis."

Rhode sighed at the sight of the bombarded workshop and the smoke stain all around. But judging from the tall explosion-proof barriers around—yes, at least she had some places to hide from the explosions.

Lapis spoke with filthy dust all over her awkward face. This was the first time that Rhode saw her wrapped in a cloak like a rice dumpling. However, what amused him was that after possibly thousands of explosions, the cloak was still in perfect condition.

This can't be another legendary artifact, right?

Rhode retrieved a handkerchief from his pocket and wiped the stains off her cheeks. No matter what, she was still his subordinate and he didn't feel pleasant seeing her in this terrible state.

"No matter what, you're still a girl, Lapis. You'll be in big trouble if you get disfigured."

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