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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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Although the contrast between the two Shiras was ridiculous, after experiencing the mental world of four holy sword card spirits, Rhode considered himself to be immune to such absurdity. Even though he criticized inwardly how illogical Shira was to be so quiet and elegant, on the surface, he accepted her invitation to walk up the steps and arrived at the garden, sitting down and across from her. The young lady seemed to be having tea (or a late-night snack?) as the table was full of delicious cakes and piping-hot black tea. For some reason, Rhode felt like something was wrong with this ordinary scene. Or was it because the Shira in front of him seemed so abnormal? No, maybe it was that Shira appeared too normal.

Upon sensing Rhode's gaze, Shira asked with a smile. And when he heard her question, he waved his hand hurriedly.

"It's fine, Miss Shira, I don't particularly enjoy desserts."

Garden of Seclusion (2)