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.
Merchant Gama’s Secret
The Elf gulped audibly at Samar's offer but he kept silent. Samar took his silence as a yes and asked his first and only question.
"Where were you taking the Sets?" The Driver did not speak another word but Samar was in no mood to wait.
"The Commander of City Guards himself is on his way here. He has ways to make you speak but you won't be treated with leniency. It is better if you confess to me."
The coachman was spooked and he looked at Samar with pitiful eyes but he only received a cold gaze in return.
"There is a Drow Village beyond the Marauder's Pass. Our Firm has significant trade relations with that village. I was tasked to send the Grains, the Gold Leafs and the Sets to them." The Coachman replied meekly.
Samar did not show on his face but he was shocked in his heart. An unknown Drow Village! This was a huge deal and the fact that Merchant Gama was colluding with them made it an even bigger issue!