*claps*
Miss Rapha's melodic laughter danced through the digital air as her handclaps resonated, signaling the conclusion of Kuonh's tutorial.
"That's all for this tutorial," she chimed, her voice laced with encouragement. "The rest you'll discover as you immerse yourself in the game world. But before you begin your journey, there's one more thing—your very first quest."
Kuonh couldn't contain his excitement; he clenched his fist and declared with fervor, "I'm ready!" His eagerness reverberated in the digital realm, a testament to the thrill coursing through him.
Her laughter joined in the moment, a warm and reassuring sound, as she continued with the revelation of his inaugural task.
"The first step is to visit the guild and register as a restorer," she unveiled, her words diverging from the conventional path of adventurers that Kuonh had often encountered in watching gaming theme and isekai anime experiences.
"Restorer, not adventurer?" Kuonh couldn't help but question, a hint of curiosity tinging his words. It was a departure from the familiar script, and he found it intriguing.
"Yes," she confirmed with a serene smile, her eyes sparkling with a touch of mystique. Her right hand, a conduit of digital magic, rose gracefully, pointing toward a destination hidden behind him.
A radiant luminance enveloped her hand, coalescing into a door-shaped portal of brilliance. Kuonh's gaze followed her gesture, and he beheld the shimmering gateway before him—an invitation to a world of untold adventures and mysteries.
"That concludes our time together. I hope you enjoy your adventure, Player Kuonh," Miss Rapha said, her voice filled with warm wishes.
Kuonh gazed at the door-shaped light, a swirl of emotions welling up inside him. It was an overwhelming moment, one that sent shivers down his spine. He took a step forward, hesitated, and then turned back to face the enigmatic guide.
"Miss Rapha, can I ask you one last question?" he inquired, his curiosity unabated.
Raphael's expression shifted ever so slightly, her smile unwavering. "Of course, what is it?"
He ventured the question that had lingered in his mind. "Miss... Are you a real human?"
There was a moment of silence, a pause that seemed to hang in the air. Kuonh's smile grew, his answer gleaned from the reaction he received. "Nah, forget that I asked."
With a graceful motion, he raised his left hand to sweep back the hair that obscured his eyes, revealing his youthful face. Then, he adorned a mask, a whimsical addition that adorned his avatar.
"[Dog mask equipped]," the system message chimed.
Kuonh turned toward the door, his back to Miss Rapha. He stepped forward, crossing the threshold, and as he did, his body fragmented into countless beams of light, gradually fading from the digital world. It left Miss Rapha in a state of mild shock.
"Oh my," she murmured, her lips curling into a smile, "that's one good-looking player."
With that, Kuonh embarked on his journey into NEUEARTH, ready to face the challenges and marvels that awaited him in this vast and unpredictable digital realm.
---END of prologue---