1 Prolog

"I will protect my loved ones even with my own life."

A remarkable statement. A glorious principle. A trait for the heroic person in the story.

But can that statement be applied in the A-RPG?

A game that connects humans with instincts, memories, wealth, and also death.

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Not everyone lives in the same welfare. Some people drink coffee in the morning, others drink river water mixed with factory waste. Life is indeed created unjust. What for? I have no idea. Surely, this life does not allow you to suffer. If you have to choose, live a sad life because you pursue justice or live happily because you are not fair, then the majority of people will choose the second choice. Of course.

So is my life. I'm not different with other humans. I use all means to get happiness even to cheat others. If people think I'm evil, whatever. That's their right. There is nothing to do with me.

But humans are creatures who need other people to survive. Although only a gamer and unemployed, I did not reject the statement. Reina. That is the name of the person who is always my friend. Although only in the game. That's the name of the her account in the game we played together. At least she's not a bot.

Reina is the only person I spoke to besides my parents. Even though I live in a small rented house in an urban area, I don't have anyone else I can talk to. Not because of pride, but I don't want my life to be interfered with by those who don't understand me.

I assume Reina is a loyal friend. She is also a heavy gamer. Almost online every day. When I asked about her, she told me without hesitation. She tells the reason why she likes to play the game and so on.

Days passed. But Reina is rarely online. It is written on the game's account status if she has not been online for 7 days. Of course there is a feeling of sadness and disappointment, but I have no contact other than her game account. Continuously playing games and being in a room doesn't make me healthy. Usually at midnight, I often go out to buy magazines or snacks.

At the minimarket not far from my place. I saw the newspaper being sold. An interesting news title. "10 people disappeared without a trace in one week". This statement reminds me of Reina. I want to buy my needs and this newspaper.

Upon arrival at the rented house. I got a message from my parents. In essence, I will not get any more money. FU * K FU * K FU * K !!! I snapped in a frown. I'm very upset and angry. Shortly after, I decided to read the paper.

Explained in the paper, those who disappeared took part in a game that offered a big prize. However, the government cannot sue the game developer because it states that the developer is not responsible for the players.

Interesting. But who will want to play a very dangerous game like this. Because of money? Hah! Sure enough, life is far more valuable than money. You fool! I continued to condemn the stupidity of the people who participated in the game.

Day after day passed. The victims of the game continued to increase. But once again the government cannot do anything. Because there is no evidence that missing people who play the game have a clear connection to the game developer.

Without realizing it, the money in my deposit has run out. I'm really stuck. I have no one else. Owe? I can't do it. I'm out of mind. I need money now. But what should I do?

Considering I have no ability other than games and light exercise, it is impossible to make money to fulfill my life's needs. Shit. Shit. Shit!

My hands suddenly reached for the newspaper I had bought for a long time. I saw the name of the game. ANTAGONIST RPG. This game must be installed on a smartphone. But I know why many people are tempted by this game. Only with the registration and installation of this game you get money for 10 dollars. It really doesn't make sense. But it's not wrong to try. If it's just a hoax, just uninstall it.

ANTAGONIST RPG or often referred to as A-RPG. A game created by REALITYRIFT Corporation. This game's rating reaches 4.9. I don't know why the rating of this game is so high when it comes to a terrible case. Full of pros and cons.

After the installation is complete, I have to enter the ID card number and email address. Suddenly the hair on my neck stood up. It was the first time I saw it in a game if we had to enter a resident identity card number. Strange! Really weird! But after I considered it long enough. My fingers automatically type it. After that I have to enter an email address. I tried to enter Reina's e-mail address. I'm sure Reina won't be angry just because things are like this. << ERROR >> An email address has been used. I am surprised. So ... Reina too? But why did she join this game?

Suddenly every information in my brain fused. The first 10 victims who disappeared, A-RPG, and Reina. I'm sure that one of the first victims to disappear is Reina. I took the old newspaper and watched their faces one by one. What I guessed, Reina is a high school girl who is also named Lia. This is based on information that I have gotten from her all this time. All of our conversations used to make me conclude this.

... I do not know what to do. This is truly unexpected. With all the opposition that appears in my head, I registered. After that, my personal information appears. This is very surprising.

Shortly afterwards, a notification appeared that I would get money if I wrote down my bank account number. I also registered it. And when I check, my bank account balance increases. Holyshit! They really sent it. No wonder the rating is so high. Apparently they did not lie about this. When viewed from the UI and presentation of this game, there is nothing that interests me as a gamer.

After that, I got a new message from within the game.

From: GM

To: Natt Presmana

Subject: ARPG Prize.

Content: Thank you for installing the A-RPG. But this game is only the beginning of the big game that we provide. The total prize that can be obtained from A-RPG is $ 1,000,000. This is only a gift for those who are in Bronze Rank (Bronze Rank). Of course those who are ranked silver and gold are much higher.

Do you want to join this big game?

Player quota for this month is 30/40. Only 10 places left.

If you want to participate, Come and be the King.

Please click the link below to find out the location of registration.

<< registration location link >>

How could it be? That's what I want to say before. But I am not sure. It could be a trap or maybe a troll from GM. Surely, this is really suspicious. But now I need money. While lying down I kept thinking about following it or not.

The specified time comes. With the clothes I used to wear, I arrived there. In a port at midnight. The atmosphere here is really tense. I became doubtful. But my determination was unanimous. To find Reina and my life, I have to follow this game.

There stood a man with a fancy tuxedo and greeted me,

"Please fill in this paper and enter the ship. We don't have much time."

And after filling everything, I entered the luxurious ship. I thought this was the right decision as a friend and as a human.

But at that time I was really a fool and an idiot. Just because of money and friendship, I follow the most dangerous game I've ever played as a gamer. More precisely, the most dangerous game for a human.

A-RPG is not a Role-Playing Game.