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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Looking at the blade pointed at her, Catherine was clearly at a loss for words. With a terrified expression, she looked to Rhode at the side, expecting him to give her an idea. But now, Rhode, who had already noticed the secret behind the 12 mental crystals, apparently knew what he should do. Thus, facing Catherine's gaze that was begging for help, he, however, shook his head slowly.

"I'll leave it to you to decide, Catherine."

"As she said, since you two are the only ones who can move, it means that this crystal has chosen either one of you. As for who gets to keep it, it is up to you to decide. Whether you plan to throw it away, give it to someone else, or keep it for yourself, it's all up to you. And no matter your decision, we'll support you unconditionally. So you don't have to worry, just go ahead and do it with confidence."

"Huh? But… How can I… I-I can't…"

City of the Decisive Battle (6)