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.
Guild Base
When BigSoftie and the other Blacksmiths logged into the game the next morning, there was a sense of anxious anticipation in their eyes. Their eyes were bloodshot from staying up all night, scrolling through the forums.
As they read the incendiary comments and resolutions to boycott the Defender's Runic Chestplates, they had to fight their urge to reveal the stats of the new Defender's Runic Chestplate, the only Bronze-Copper grade equipment that came with a Lucky special effect!
Looking like Zombies junked up on adrenaline, BigSoftie and the Blacksmiths joined Samar and the other 40 Harbingers for the morning training with the City Guards.
Unfortunately for them, City Commander Povnar himself was conducting the training and he did not seem to be in his usual jovial mood.