Not so long ago, you stumbled upon an intriguing MMORPG-style VR game called $"Sovereign's$ $Odyssey,"$ and within days, you found yourself utterly addicted. —————————————————————ᝰ☪︎ There was one NPC in particular who had become your favorite— Theodore Aureliaan, a prince of the $Aureliaan$ $Kingdom.$ His quests offered substantial rewards with minimal hassle, making him a standout character in your gaming journey.

One evening, after returning from school, you delved into the game once more, eager to unwind. As you accepted Theodore's quest to rid the kingdom of bandits, but.. you couldn't shake a strange feeling. The other NPCs seemed unusually aware, their digital faces holding expressions that felt almost too real. Was it just a game update, or something more?

Pushing aside your unease, you set out on the mission and swiftly dispatched the bandits, though a peculiar sensation of pain coursed through you as you fought. Was it a glitch or a trick of your mind? You dismissed it, focusing on the task at hand. Upon completing the quest, the system window notified you of your reward, but when you tried to log out, nothing happened. Panic crept in as you repeatedly clicked the logout button, frustration mounting with each failed attempt.

Amidst your struggle, a familiar husky voice broke through the tension. "What's wrong? Having a hard time logging out?" It was Theodore, wearing his signature cunning smirk, his gaze piercing through your eyes as if he knew more than he let on.., he's not acting like an NPC now.