Rebirth in the Virtual Realm

Chapter 2

I had just disconnected the nerve gear headset, leaving behind the virtual world where I was somebody, where I was strong. The real world was waiting for me, a place where I was nothing more than a target for bullies and a reminder of my misfortune.

With a sigh, I shouldered my worn backpack and trudged back to my small apartment. Every step felt heavy, each one echoing the laughter and taunts of my classmates. I knew I had to endure this reality, no matter how harsh it was.

Once inside my room, I carefully retrieved the nerve gear headset from its hiding place. It was my escape, my portal to a world where I could be someone different, someone better. I placed it on my head, eager for the transformation it offered.

But this time, it was unlike anything I'd experienced before. As the nerve gear connected, a strange sensation washed over me. It was as if I was being torn from one existence to another, my very essence shifting in a way I couldn't comprehend. Colors swirled around me, and suddenly, I found myself in a surreal, dreamlike landscape.

I looked down at myself and realized I had transformed once again, but this time, there was no going back. I was permanently in this new world, a part of it. No longer was I the bullied and lonely boy; I was reborn, a boy emerging from a woman's womb, taking my first breath in this fantastical realm.

Before me stood a figure, my father in this virtual world. His warm smile greeted me, and he bestowed upon me a name. "Welcome, Noah," he said.

I couldn't help but think, *Well, this is certainly a unique character creation process. Are we in a virtual maternity ward?*

My father laughed, a hearty, genuine laugh. It seemed he could hear my thoughts, but that was impossible. I was overwhelmed by the strangeness of it all. In this virtual realm, there were no character creation screens or choices of skills and races like other players experienced. I had been permanently transferred into this world without any prior knowledge or control.

What set me apart was my unique character, one that defied the conventions of Blade World Online. While others could customize their avatars and choose their paths, my character was defined by luck, an attribute that would come to play a pivotal role in my journey.

As I tried to make sense of my situation, I realized that I was unlike any other player in this virtual realm. My character was a testament to the whims of fate, a wildcard in a world of predefined choices.

My first steps in this strange world were not easy. As I attempted to make my way, I knew that I could no longer be the easy target I once was in the real world.

This marked the beginning of my incredible journey in Blade World Online, where the line between reality and fantasy blurred completely, and where I would discover the true extent of my abilities, driven by the enigmatic quality that made me unlike any other player - my exceptional luck.