Chapter 7 - Anonymous Encounter

"In three words, I can sum up everything I have learned about life: It goes on." - Robert Frost.

Words might leave us speechless at times. No matter how hard you try, the gaps caused by elapsed time are concerned with bringing. Lockdown was a similar experience for all of us. There was no way for mere memories to fill the void in space. However, those emotions kept us going; it was the human rat race's slice of cheese. Yeol wouldn't have fared any better if she hadn't experienced the new thrill of VR, which was what kept her entertained during the month-long confinement. Probably because her life wreaks? Shutting down Yeol at home, away from her ambition, was equivalent to taking away a writer's pen. Accordingly, I would advise my fellow audience members to keep moving since you never know what surprises await. Perhaps you encountered that distinctive someone exaggeratedly as Yeol did? It might be a colleague, a fan, the individual who always likes your social media postings or the mystery person who is covertly monitoring you.

The first day she began playing, she met Anonymous, who piqued Yeol's interest. She kept thinking about what he said last: 'I'd like to know more about you.' A person had captured Yeol's attention for the first time. Her heart was going 'Doki Doki,' which is typical for a humanoid. But Yeol was not even considered human because she was never around men. She was an androphobic woman that no one knew about, not even her parents. Since she didn't want to upset her parents or get labeled a psychic, she didn't tell anyone about it. She was known for holding everything in her heart while maintaining a cold face. But she may be terrified of any situation involving men on the inside.

"Alright, Enough. It's time to get yourself together and start leveling up. There would be no more slacking, "Yeol had convinced herself.

Yeol advanced to level 55 by completing assignments for NPC. She activated the EXP Dungeon at level 55, which provided Yeol with EXP points. Every day, there were two chances for the players to enter an EXP Dungeon, which awards exp based on their level. If the player has VIP4 membership, they are eligible for two additional attempts for fifty bound ingots each. Similarly, VIP6 members receive three supplemental chances, while VIP8 members acquire four extra gambles at an additional fee of bound nuggets. The dungeon lasts 5 minutes, and players must battle the creatures to gain EXP. To increase their dungeon efficiency, the player can apply EXP booster serum. There were three different varieties of EXP booster serum: 100 percent booster (blue), 200 percent booster (purple), and 300 percent booster (yellow). They can also predominantly amp up the assaults by spending silver and gold ingots. The first five boost attempts utilize silver ingots, while the following five use gold ingots, increasing the attack by 10% on each boost. Making a total of 100% boost in attack.

Yeol received a free 200 percent EXP booster serum, which increased her efficiency. Yeol required two other players to accompany her in the EXP dungeon because it was a team dungeon. She was perplexed since she couldn't seek assistance in world chat owing to the level limit. However, she did establish the squad and attempted to find teammates via zone chat, but no one answered. Because Anonymous was unavailable, requesting assistance from him was out of the question. Most team dungeons needed three players, but Yeol never formed teams with three people because she was still a beginner. The team would have increased her EXP bonus to 30%. Even if she had two team members, including herself, they would receive a 15% EXP boost. As a result of her unsuccessful search for team members, she decided to go alone into the dungeon. She finished the EXP dungeon and leveled up to 60 despite being on herself. The five-level rise from level 55 to level 60 startled her. She quickly understood that EXP dungeons are crucial for character leveling.

Yeol opened two solo dungeons of disciple and diety and one team dungeon for EXP till level 60. In-game, there was a lot to uncover. Level 60 was perhaps her most anticipated level since she was eager to submit her first message in the world chat system. Finally, she would communicate, share her experiences, and meet people from different cultures. A shiver raced down her spine at the prospect of no longer being solitary. She was likewise concerned about the circle of unknowns. What if they dismiss her as a newcomer and disregard her?

"Hello, is there anyone here?" Yeol wrote with reluctance.

"Of course, we're here; it's the globe chat. How can no one be here?" Tiger, a player, wrote.

"Hello, you appear to be new to MMO gaming," a gamer called Naru stated.

"I suppose I am. Immortal Destiny is my first MMO game, "In response to Naru's query, Yeol wrote.

*Rush casts a glance towards you* pop on VR.

"You appear to be rather powerful for a level 60 character. Keep up the excellent work, "praised a gamer named Rush.

"Is that correct? Thank you very much, "Yeol responded.

"Hello there, What's going on? I am back, "Manami wrote

"Manami, you've returned. Let's go right to the subject. You're a female and the second-best gorgeous in the inter-server tournament. I am now the third player on this server; would you want to be my partner? "Sky, a player, communicated.

"Sky, let's think about it when we get to level 213. As a fact, that is when the partner system becomes available. So, for the time being, leave it alone. I'm still at level 90, "In response, Manami wrote.

In wrath, a player called Jason posted, "Hey Sky, back off. Manami is going to be my partner."

"Oh, come on, you people, just let it be. Who knows, maybe she'll fall into my arms as the second player on the scoreboard, "Rush wrote.

"Hahaha!! You all are so funny. Manami seems quite popular here. Am I right?" wrote Yeol.

"Manami is quite popular in this community. Not only is she attractive, but she is very talented, and she is the only female we saw in the server, "Sky wrote.

"How so? Isn't Naru also a female? "Yeol enquired.

"Practically no, but in-game yes," Naru said.

"What do you mean?" Yeol questioned.

"You see, I am a male in real life who is portraying a lady persona," Naru said.

"Whattt?? Why would you do such a thing? "Yeol expressed amazement.

"By the way, Yeol, you're a guy too, so why select a female character?" Rush inquired.

"You've attained level 60, Yeol. That is wonderful ". Anonymous, who had just recently joined online, wrote.

"Oh, Anonymous, you're online, and you have the TOP1 CP tag WOW," Yeol chuckled.

"Yes, I am a top server player. Would you like to address Rush's question?" queried Anonymous.

"I am a female in real life, too," Yeol wrote.

"Thank God," Anonymous wrote, relieved.

"I am going offline. Hungry now. Need food. See you guys later," wrote Yeol.

Why did Anonymous say thank god at the end? Why was he delighted to know that Yeol was a girl in real? A lot of questions to be answered.

The tale to be continued...