"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.
The Vice Leader of the Fire Dragon Guild, Gansuk was not an easily angered person. However, he had heard too many taunts in the last few days about his Guild's inability and ineptitude.
He could only laugh it off when his peers said so but why should he tolerate a New Pioneer with no reputation and background shallower than even a lowest Ranked Guild?
Therefore, Samar's words angered him instantly. He did not care where he was and all he wanted was to teach this brat a lesson!
"Samar! Don't go too far!" Gansuk bellowed, his boiling anger on the verge of explosion. He looked so fearsome that even Julia was cowed by his anger but Samar stared back at him with unflinching eyes.
Gansuk raised his arm to punch Samar but it was the wrong move. He had attracted even more attention from his peers than before. Then a surprising person stepped forward and held his hand, stopping him from hitting Samar.