The Kingmaker: Legend of the Undefeated Commander
"Saras Gayen! Are you reading those dusty old books again?" Nina Gayen's shout preceded her entrance as she banged open the door to her son's room. As she expected, she found Saras sitting on his bean bag, holding a paperback copy of World History: The Ancient Civilizations. She snatched the book from his hands and tossed it into the pile of other books covering a range of topics from politics to economics related to Earth. "Look at Ellie's daughter, Stivi. She has already reached Level 3 in the Dreamverse VR within two hours of its launch. Why are you still lounging at home?" "I am not lounging! I am studying History…" Saras protested, looking at the book pile before turning his gaze towards his mother. She stood with her hands on her hips, glaring at him as if he had committed a grave sin by not entering the game as soon as it was launched. "You are turning 25 this year. If you don't play the Dreamverse VR now and join a good guild, how will you find a wife?" Thus started his journey as he once again navigated the VR scene through the mysterious game Dreamverse VR that was said to hold the keys to Human Evolution.
A Glitch?
The bluish golden rays of morning sunlight entered the room, illuminating the bare chested figure of Samar practicing the 108 motions of Mana Conversion Art. Surprisingly, the exercise was useful in the real world as well, helping him absorb Mytherium in the air.
What shocked him the most was that it paired extremely well with the Tej Mantra's breathing rhythms, showing exponential effects on his body!
As Samar went through the movements, dry and charred flakes of skin fell around him, as if he was undergoing a molting. His body was being exfoliated, unveiling the young and glowing skin underneath the dead and dry tissues.
The effects of the combination were great for his skin but they were not limited to cosmetics; he also felt a deeper change within his body. Samar had a feeling that his body was lighter, his movements smoother and his muscles a little more firmer than the day before.