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“I’m glad I save you before you could die from your suicide attempt. There’s no need to worry; I’ve given you a second chance in life.” The last thing that a boy named Claudia remembered was jumping off a bridge to end his own life, but now he’s woken up in the world of Serial Slain, his favorite MMORPG. For years, he had been playing the video game, eventually reaching the top five of the North American leaderboards. He had no real-life friends and seldom spoke to his family, so Serial Slain was his only solace in life. But one day, he loses his only in-game friend, he gets betrayed during a dungeon raid, and he loses all his progress, including every level and item. With no other purpose in life, Claudia committed suicide. His attempt was a failure, and it rendered him paralyzed and cognitively deficient. Luckily, a woman named Virgil gave him the chance of a lifetime by hooking up his brain to a fully immersive VRMMORPG, Serial Slain 2.0—a new update to the original game. Now, as a Tester of the new VRMMORPG, Claudia must defeat the final boss or risk returning to the reality that he hated. Just when he thought he was living his ideal reality, he soon realizes that even the video game world has its fair share of sorrow and suffering. . . World Map: https://twitter.com/lizorleiorarnol/status/1411774908149944321?s=21 . . Warning: This novel deals with sensitive topics, such as suicide, and uses strong language. . . Discord @Epyonnn2759 Twitter @LizOrLeiOrArnol for random stuff. If I get enough support, I'll also make some light novel art for my story. DM me if you catch any typos

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Chapter 91: The Roads to Freedom

The morning after Marigold's fight against Romero, she visited Vortigern's grave and kneeled in front of it.

"Vortigern, can you hear me? Are you resting peacefully? I was so close to getting my revenge. Only a little more, and I could have killed Romero for you. But I didn't enjoy it. When I tortured Romero, it felt like I was torturing myself, as well.

"Am I crazy? I must be crazy, right? It's only natural to do unto others as they have done to you. Aren't I justified in my revenge? Or am I just as guilty as Romero? Will I also have to be punished?"

Silence.

It was only natural since a grave couldn't give answers.

And yet, Marigold found solace in that unforgiving, merciless nothingness.

"Are you feeling better?" Sakimi asked, sneaking up on Marigold, who flinched.

Sakimi let out a short laugh.

"Yes, I'm calmed down a bit," Marigold replied.