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Thunder Disciple: Spearman's Journey

[Dear readers, I am terribly sorry to inform that this novel will be on indefinite hiatus. I have recently dealt with real life issues which have led me to not have the time to write. I have thirty stockpiled chapters under my other book, "Villain Becomes the Main Character" that will release weekly. There will be a mass release of five chapters on the 14th January. Once again, I'm sorry for this, and I hope everyone would be understanding. Thank you, -Strawberryhouse] Aeconia Online. A MMORPG game released this year gained immense popularity straight after its release. It was a VR game with incredible graphics and had mastered the ability to make the user feel like it was reality itself. This was the reason why shortly, a year after its release, it became the current world's most popular game. Alexander Mark, a 1st year University student, finally saved enough money to buy the VR Pods which allowed him to finally play the game—even though he was a little late. Once he loaded in, he let out his words of joy. "Finally. I'm able to play this game. After hours of working part-time jobs.." He began to play, that was until, only a week after.. 「 Congratulations Host 」 "Huh?" 「 The One Who Controls The Clouds interested in forming a contract with you 」 "A contract? No-" 「 The host does not have a choice 」 「 Forming Contract... 」 "W-wait, what??" And, so, Alexander began his march. Or was it a higher beings march? Towards getting stronger as a lightning spearman. As a... Disciple Of Thunder. --- Warning: Writing is not full-time so updates won't have many chapters. --- Why ready my novel? It's simple: - I have a unique take on the VRMMORPG genre (unlike most novels, read more to see what I mean) - There is NO leveling system - A lot of mystery veiled about the [One Who Controls The Clouds] --- Word count: 1000+ words per chapter Update stability: 1chs/week (But extra chapters will be releasef based on milestones.) I know that this is too much but I'm struggling to balance both my hobbies, exams and social time with writing more chapters. But I will 100% be consistent with my update stability. --- Milestones. Collections: 10 - Extra 100 words 25 - Extra 250 words 50 - Bonus Chapter 100 - Bonus Chapter (+2) 125 - Bonus Chapter (+1) 150 - Bonus Chapter (+1) 175 - Bonus Chapter (+1) 200 - Bonus Chapter (+2) Let's try and hit 200 collections. Just add this book to your library! Power stones: 50 - Extra Chapter 100 - Extra 2 Chapters 150 - Extra 2 Chapters (what am I doing to myself? T_T) If we hit 200 Power stones, then I'll release a stockpile worth of chapters! Coffee will be my best friend!!

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Unanticipated Start

「 Commencing the second stage of the tutorial 」

「 You have acquired the skill [Spearmanship lvl. 1] 」

"Wait! I didn't mean to choose that!"

「 You cannot change your Main Weapon once chosen 」

"No.."

I stare ahead in hopelessness.

Thirty seconds pass and I finally snap back to reality.

"Well.."

Sigh.

"I can't do anything about it now.."

"And I'm not sure of what that voice was, but I have to move on since if I want a new account. I need to purchase another VR Pod."

"Which I don't have enough money for."

「 Stage Two: Please select your Main Class 」

「 This class can be changed twice 」

"Hmm.. I need to pick something that will go well with spearmanship."

I stare into the air and think of many different thoughts.

In front of me, there were three different classes: Mages, Warriors and Thieves.

"Well, it's already decided."

I stare at the game-like panel.

"I choose the warrior class."

「 Chosen the: Warrior Class 」

「 Stage Two complete! 」

「 Last stage beginning.. 」

"Here it comes.."

Kroo, Krrpoo..

Behind the fog ahead, there was a silhouette.

A small creature with a long nose, ears and wide mouth. It breathed heavily while it held a wooden bat, contrasting the orange-like red skin of it.

Krrrooo!—

「 Stage three: Defeat the Goblin 」

「 You will be timed. The quickest time you get, the better the rewards 」

"Okay.. let's give this my all."

I stared at the goblin which returned the glare with a smirk of wickedness.

Kikikikikikikikiiiiiiii—

It laughed before charging at me.

Krrooo!—

I close my eyes for a few seconds while breathing calmly.

I felt the air.

I felt the peacefullness.

I ignored the screeches.

And,

I take in the silence and open my eyes instantly.

My foot plunging me forward like a cheetah before stabbing the goblin's chest with my spears metal head.

「 You have defeated the Goblin 」

「 Calculating rewards... 」

"Huuuu.."

I sit on the floor.

I could feel the exhaustion.

Possibly because it was my first time fighting like this.

It was to be expected.

No matter how much research one does, it does not entirely change the experience of something new.

「 As a reward, you have acquired an item named 'Roulette Ticket (E)' 」

「 As a reward, you have acquired an item named '10 Bread (F)' 」

「 As a reward, you have acquired an item named '10 Water bottles (F)' 」

「 As a reward, you have acquired an item named '100 bronze coins' 」

「 As a bonus reward, you have acquired the skill named 'Focus (D)' 」

"Woah.."

There was food and even a bonus reward.

"I didn't expect there to be a tasting function in this game."

I ignored the food and water, and looked at the better rewards.

「 Item - Roulette ticket 」

「 Grade - (E) 」

「 A substitute/currency that can be used to spin a wheel to test your luck on earning an item or skill. 」

"And as for the bonus reward.."

「 Focus 」

「 Rank - D 」

「 The center of your attention to a particular activity. 」

"I'm not sure why this is a bonus skill but it's a higher rank so I'm not complaining."

I close the screen and just in time, see the game panel appear.

「 Congratulations. You have overcome the tutorial. 」

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