Update.

Isaac left the merchant store and was wealthier than ever before.

'Should I go see if there is a better weapon on the sale...' Isaac thought and decided on his next destination.

Shortly afterward, he reached the weapon store. Without further ado, he opened the glass doors and entered the shop.

He saw several customers wearing full iron armors. One of them was holding an iron shield, however, was busy enough to not care about the flattering looks he received from nearby players.

'He must be almost level 10...' Isaac assumed while glancing at the burly Knight.

Words [Kornelius] hovered above him.

The level can only be shown if the person wanted to.

Kornelius was obviously a smarter individual and wanted to keep his status concealed.

Isaac as well. He didn't want others to take advantage of his level. Higher-leveled Players might target him for it.

Like when he was still wearing newbie gear, he could feel the stares on his back, and not many were friendly.

Isaac ignored everyone else and wandered around.

He also tried to choose another Flintlock pistol, but couldn't.

'Only 1 is allowed, I guess...'

He only saw swords, shields, bows, and daggers. The Flintlock was apparently the strongest gun available.

Isaac shook his head. The disappointment was clearly on display on his face.

He left the store and began wandering toward the armory.

He hoped that he could buy a better armory.

Shortly afterward, he arrived in the armory and noticed the gloomy old man sitting on his desk. Looking as irritated as ever, like someone had stolen his favorite cupcake.

He looked around the store and couldn't find anything better than iron. He was rather displeased at the options available.

Isaac didn't know whether there was better stuff in the storage. He thought it would be better to ask from the grumpy old man.

''Excuse me.'' Isaac reached the table and garnered the grumpy old man's attention.

''What do you want?'' The grumpy old man questioned.

''Is there better stuff than iron?'' Isaac went straight to the point. However, soon saw the grumpy old man's face becoming even more infuriated.

The grumpy old man's eyebrow fidgetted, ''Is my collection not good enough for you?!''

''J-Just asking... I wanted to find some armor to help me move easier and give me more defense... Iron armor doesn't suit me well.''

Isaac explained with a nervous look. He had a feeling that asking any questions from the old man was the wrong decision.

''Then get lost! You are banned!'' The grumpy old man roared.

''Eh?'' Isaac was confused and soon saw his body hovering above the floor. When he was about to scream, his body landed on the ground, outside the store.

A notification appeared in front of him.

[Reputation with Grumpy Seller Karl has fallen!]

[You are banned from Armory of Swornword!]

''Y-You must be kidding me!'' Isaac shouted, his eyebrow squirmed with clear irritation.

''Fuck...'' Isaac slogged away with an angry look.

''Doesn't matter... I don't need anything from there anyway!''

He thought about choosing the iron armor at first. It could provide more defense, but he would risk his speed and agility. However, it had clear weaknesses that would be lethal to him.

Speed and agility were his strongest points, alongside precision.

He didn't plan to waste his speed for more protection.

''What should I do now...'' Isaac murmured and glimpsed around the street.

He doesn't have anything to do beside hunt monsters to level up.

He could leave the beginner village after level 10. He was sure that there was better stuff in the City.

He thought for a moment and decided to leave the village for now. He wasn't planning to return before level 10.

Once he reached level 10, he would sell his items and leave Swornword Village.

He soon arrived in front of the gates. When he was about to step out, a sound interrupted him.

*Ding* *Ding*

[Server Update in 10 minutes!]

[9:59...]

[9:58...]

''Server update?!'' Isaac exclaimed.

Nearby Players jolted and started shouting in ecstasy. Loud discussions ensued as excited Players were thinking about the possibilities the update would provide!

''But the game was released a day ago... Why does it need an update?''

Isaac kept guessing but thought it must be for a good reason.

'Maybe a bug was found... The tree exploit, maybe?'

''Interface.''

[Name: Wraith]

[Level: 6]

[HP: 65/65 - Leather Armor Effect!]

[XP: 150/700]

[SP: 0]

[White Coins: 2200]

[Title: None]

[Class: Marksman]

[Legacy: None]

[Legacy Rank: No Legacy]

[STR: 13]

[AGI: 35]

[VIT: 25]

[STA: 22]

[PRE: 45]

[CHA: 10]

[Map]

[Inventory]

[Help]

[Friend List]

[Log Out]

Isaac pressed [Log Out]

His figure began turning into clouds of pixels. His legs were the first one to disappear, and before his body could fall down to the ground, the rest of his body followed.

...

Isaac opened his eyes.

He removed the VR Helmet and lazily stood up.

He stored the helmet back in the box and went back to the wardrobe. Isaac hid the box underneath piles of clothes.

Once he was done, he went to his desk, grabbed his laptop, and went straight to the forums.

As expected, everyone was freaking out. Hundreds of forums popped out with each passing second, making it almost impossible to keep track of them all.

''It can't be a huge update...'' Isaac murmured.

He closed his laptop and left his room.

His mother, Isabella, was still cooking with other caretakers.

It was something she enjoyed doing, and it clearly showed in her movements. Her ponytail swaying behind her while she danced around the kitchen, finishing the cooking with the last changes.

Isaac entered the kitchen and saw his mother cooking while humming a song.

''Hey, mom,'' Isaac said and sneakily went toward the refrigerator.

''Ahaha, not happening,'' Isabella said and tugged Isaac from his shirt.

Isaac sighed and stood next to Isabella.

''Why did you stop playing?'' Isabella asked gently.

''An update is coming,'' Isaac replied.

''Already?!'' Isabella was shocked.

Isaac raised an eyebrow, ''Yes... What is it?''

''A-Ah... Nothing.'' Isabella shook her head, 'Why is the update so soon... It was supposed to come 1 month after the release...'

'Suspicious.' Isaac thought and left the kitchen.

He sat on the couch and opened the TV.

As expected, the News was all about the incoming update.

'It can't be a huge update... The game just got released... Overhyped.' Isaac still was thinking about the update, and he always came to the same conclusion.

Overhyped!

*Creak*

The door to the mansion was opened, and a pretty black-haired girl entered the house

''Mom, is Isaac upstairs?'' Alice shouted while taking off her outdoor clothes.

''No, he is in the living room!'' Isabella's shout came from the kitchen.

Alice turned her head and locked gazes with Isaac.

She beamed and walked toward him.

She sat down right next to him.

''I heard an update is coming,'' Alice said. She was not that much interested in the game.

Isaac nodded, ''Indeed... But it must be a small update.''

Alice nodded. However, the next time she opened her mouth, her voice shook with anxiousness ''I-I heard from classmates that they saw you.''

''I went for a walk,'' Isaac replied.

''Hmm...'' Alice hummed and nodded.

She remembers the scene of her classmates acting like they saw a god after seeing Isaac first time in a year.

They also sneakily took pictures of him, but a group in her school called Cult of White stated that taking photos of him was blasphemy!

They had to delete the pictures but sent the photo to Cult of White's core members before deleting it.

Currently, at the school, they were still kowtowing to the picture of Isaac.

''Isaac-sama... We miss you...'' The members of Cult of White kept murmuring after each kowtow.

Alice gritted her teeth, 'Those creepy bitches... They dare to look at MY big brother's picture with lustful eyes...'

''I will go take a bath,'' Alice said suddenly.

''Mm.'' Isaac nodded

Alice stood up and went upstairs.

Isaac shrugged it off and saw a countdown on the TV.

Countdown until the servers were back up.

[Countdown: 59:35...]

[59:34...]

''59 minutes...'' Isaac murmured.