For the purpose of his live broadcast, Ji Xingchen pretended to be a cute girl to tease his team’s wild king gege in a game.... more>>

In line with his principle that as long as he slipped away fast enough he could not be deemed Aquaman, Ji Xingchen tossed the wild king gege to the back of his mind immediately after the game ended.

Who would have thought, when he returned back from the toilet, that there would be a big boss in his broadcast room fiercely brushing hundreds of thousands of gifts.

Ji Xingchen became dumbfounded: Big boss, you. . .did you get the wrong person?

The big boss: No mistake.

The big boss: I was the Li Bai from last game.

Ji Xingchen: Holy shit.

This was the wild king gege he had just teased!

When asked about his ideal type, peak-popularity Ran Feng always remained silent.

But one day, his fans discovered that their idol had actually admitted his type was someone who could play games well.

The fans: I’m here! Load faster, King of Glory!

At King of Glory’s Professional League finals, Ji Xingchen agreed to meet offline with a big boss from his list.

Ji Xingchen waited a long time for the big boss at their agreed-on location, only to meet not the boss but an old acquaintance.

The man was leaning against the corner of two walls, a cigarette indolently dangling from his lips. His slightly raised peach blossom eyes contained deep emotions.

Ran Feng pressed out the cigarette with his hand, and trapped Ji Xingchen between his arms.

In the lingering smoke, he softly kissed the corner of Ji Xingchen’s lips.

“Don’t you remember who I am? Will you disappear this time, too?”

Extremely beautiful anchor shou X deeply in love and dedicated celebrity gong. <<less

The worst villain in Korea’s virtual gaming history.... more>>

That was the only phrase used to describe me after that.

I thought that would be the end of my life as a gamer.

At least, until………

*** A broadcast for bad guys. Be warned. <<less

Welcome to the live-broadcast, ultra-realistic, simulation game [mu*der Scene Analysis] (Rookie qualification test). The identity you applied for is [Victim]. The memory related to the case has been blocked. Please try to avoid the outcome of death with the help from in-game hints, or assist the [mu*derer] and [Investigators] to complete the scenario restoration.... more>>

Identity: Wang Dongyan (Alias).

Method of death: Jumping off a building (Recorded in file).

Player Evaluation Score: 92 (A genius like you should be able to crack the case, right?)

Character Compatibility Rate: 36% (You and the victim are two entirely different people).

su*cide Advancement: 87% (Your character is already on the edge of a mental breakdown). <<less

Liu Chuan came from a great family background with a well-known professor as a father and a successful businesswoman as a mother, who came from a wealthy family. What most of the world didn’t know, except for a selected few, was that he was also a first-class god in the country’s e-sports league. He had led his team to win many different competitions and was the only one in the country to lead their team to win the Annual Grand Slam. However one day, he had vanished unexpectedly and retired from the e-sports league for personal reasons. ... more>>

Later, he returned home when his school suspension period was almost over and he followed his parents’ wishes. He had to return to school to graduate and ended up having to stay at a dorm in room 301.

Those who were into games or followed the e-sports community, all know or admired various professional players. However, what they didn’t expect was that one of their gods was just within arms reach, and even more so, a first-class one too.

This is the first part of the god series. The first two parts have been finished. The plots do not affect each other.

E-sport God Series 1 “The Strongest God”

E-sport God Series 2 “God Level Summoner”

E-sport God Series 3 “The King’s Return” <<less

While Shen Huai was still acting in the entertainment industry…... more>>

Anti-fans all over the internet: Flower-vase actors should just get out from the entertainment industry!

Later, he switched tracks to play e-sports instead, and his team’s fan club collectively protested

―― “E-sports do not need flower vases!”

Before the game, Shen Huai said calmly, “This match is mine.”

The audience: Bah! If you win, we’ll eat our keyboards!

After the game, Shen Huai won the award for MVP.

The audience: Keyboards are really tasty! Boss, when will you reactivate your Weibo?

The fans from the fan club: E-sports don’t need flower vases, but husbands are welcome! Hubby, please be sure to come at me from the front!

~~~~~~~~~~
This is the story of a small movie star who had his career in e-sports delayed by acting, who finally became a big shot in his own right. <<less

This is the story of a top NPC data avatar with a beautiful face. He was clearly a little white player who chose a difficult career and unfortunately went astray, becoming a soul painter and inspiring to become a god.... more>>

Top Level Player: “Where’s that a**hole! How is he missing! Old man, have you seen a young man whose ID is Xiao Ran?”

Xiao Ran pointed casually: “He seemed to be going over there.”

[NPC Disguise Status Removed]
Xiao Ran silently watched the player brandish his sword and rush to the Demon Lord’s territory.

Top Level Player: “We’re going to die, ah! Run away, ah! The Golden Dragon (God-Level Boss) wants to eat people!”

Golden Dragon-Lingzhu is lower ranked than NPC Xiao Ran and cannot actively attack NPC Xiao Ran.

Level 40 Xiao Ran silently watched a huge black figure breathe fire in the direction of a group of top level players…

Top Level Player: “Wow! This Dragon Gate is so opulent! The Shen Bi (Player Career) who drew such a work must be an amazing artist in reality! It’s really spectacular! Xiao Ran, you are, right?

Xiao Ran: “En. Yes, I am.”

Genuine ‘Soul Painter’ Ran silently put away the rice paper in his hand that was painted with a frame… <<less

Kazuto Ayanokoji is an ordinary high school boy. ... more>>

He spends his days playing online games as a hobby.

One day, he discovers the true identity of a friend who is so close to him that they are married in-game.

It turns out to be a cool idol from the same class, Rinka Mizuki.

As Rinka tries to act as his wife in real life, Kazuto is forced to lead a dizzying life. <<less

A year ago, Kim Seyoung had been pouring his money and dedication into the game [Arcadia]. However, just like a sandcastle on the beach, the iron castle he built collapsed at the hands of only one person, Shin Heejae.... more>>

Seyoung ended up selling his account at a bargain price and vowed never to set foot in this game again but… A year later, he opened a new account and connected to [Arcadia] again.

By some stroke of luck, he runs into Shin Heejae again and this time, he decides to catfish him with a female character, swindle him of his resources and quit the game as the ultimate revenge. <<less

After waking from a car accident, professional esports player Ye Shaoyang found himself transmigrated into a mystifying ABO world where he was living as a noobish streamer.... more>>

In order to support himself in this new life, Ye Shaoyang decided to return to his old job and climb the ranks in the esports world. With his outstanding talent, he quickly secured a contract with a prestigious club.

But on his very first day with his new team, he unexpectedly presented as an omega right in front of the team’s captain Chi Shuo.

Chi Shuo took his new teammate to the hospital for an examination. Afterwards, the boy looked up at him with a sheen of moisture in his eyes. The corners of his eyes were red, and his voice was hoarse as he rasped, “Captain, the doctor says I’m allergic to suppressants. Can you help me?”

“…help you how?” Chi Shuo asked.

Ye Shaoyang simply turned his back to Chi Shuo. “Just give me a temporary mark. Bite me here, thanks.”

Chi Shuo’s expression gradually crumbled.

What was with this omega?! Was a mark something you could hand out so freely?!

Netizens:

[I heard Team Tianhuan’s new teammate is an omega!]
[Is he going to play support? Everyone, please be sure to take care of your sweet, delicate, adorable new omega support!]
That was the buzz, right up until Ye Shaoyang demonstrated his explosive prowess by single-handedly taking five kills in a competitive match.

Their opponents:

[Sweet? Delicate? This is a demon lord, isn’t it?]
[He killed me enough to break my brain. I want to uninstall the game!]
[Even if we lose the battle, Ye Shaoyang must die!]
[Target that omega! Show no mercy!]
It’s time to get to know an omega with flashy and extraordinary skills.

Who says an omega has to be sweet, delicate, and adorable? This omega has the power to blow up the whole league. <<less

Programmer Tao Zhiyue transmigrated into a cannon fodder in a bloody CEO article. He was the first love in the book that caused the protagonist Huo Ran to become disabled and heartbroken. In the end, he was revenged to death by the protagonist’s husband and wife, especially miserable.... more>>

Tao Zhiyue ran away without hesitation.

As a dead house, he firmly squatted at home with the computer as a companion, indulging in the wonderful sand sculpture online world, so unhappy.

Just kidding, even if the plot wants him to meet Huo, there is no chance, okay?

When browsing the forum one day, he saw such a delusional phishing post:

　　[Title] I was pursued by four people of the same s*x, but I am a straight man, how should I politely refuse?

Tao Zhiyue, a gay man, replied with a sneer –

[Director Tao of the No. 7 Mental Hospital in Jinbei City: Hello, how long has this situation been going on? ]
A few minutes later.

[Original: Hello, Doctor Tao, it has been going on for more than a month, and I am really distressed. Is this the business scope of your hospital? can you help me? ]
Tao Zhiyue:?

Then he inexplicably had met an old-fashioned netizen.

Tao Zhiyue tried to teach the straight male netizen some coquettish manipulations of rejecting other people’s love, and the effect was remarkable, and he successfully strangled the other party’s peach blossoms!

Later, the netizen, who he had an increasingly ambiguous relationship with, invited him to formally meet him, and he went to the appointment with a throbbing heart.

The tall and handsome man stretched out his hand nervously, blushing: Hello, my name is Huo Ran.

Tao Zhiyue:! ! ! ! ! !

A decisive programmer who loves life and never works overtime × Occasionally the pure love of elementary school chicks straight ball rich second generation attack, double first love. <<less

Qiao Yanzhou is a video gaming streamer.... more>>

Gu Zixing is a professional gamer.

Qiao Yanzhou is a big fan of Gu Zixing.

Gu Zixing is Qiao Yanzhou’s idol.

Qiao Yanzhou is a quiet fan.

Gu Zixing is a cool and charming man.

Qiao Yanzhou is a couch potato.

Gu Zixing is a world champion.

A ranked game brought the two together, and the chemistry between them takes an unexpected turn…..

Not long after:

Gu Zixing: Xiao-Qiao, am I still your idol?

Qiao Yanzhou: Yeah.

Gu Zixing: Can I kiss you then?

Qiao Yanzhou: Sorry, who did you say you were? <<less

As a substitute player who watches the drinking fountain all year round, Yu Yue thought that she would sit on the cold bench for this lifetime.... more>>

Who knew that during the team’s life and death moment, the team captain, Lu Qi, would request to substitute the support. Henceforth, she became famous with one match, the team rising from the ashes! When people all over the world celebrated the fact that JK had found a peerless support and counterattacked from a relegation team to a championship team, the team captain hid behind the trophy and touched the hand of his family’s cute little support, “I heard that you would work like an ox and horse to repay your patronage?”

Yu Yue: “……”

Lu Qi: “How ‘bout changing the way of repaying, and promising yourself to me instead?”

[Tieba Gossip: From substitute support to being accepted as KPL’s strongest support, where exactly is JK-Eden stronger than the others?]

1L: She’s a female

2L: Strong ability to support and provide good vision (especially when supporting Lu Ge)

3L: Has good instincts

……

1001L: While being strong herself, she had also raised a mad dog named Lu Qi in the mid lane

Cute Little Support X Mid Lane Demon King. The male lead is a team tyrant.

Game background: Honor of Kings/King of Glory, though there are slight changes. <<less

Every thousand years, a trainee hailed as a “face genius” for his unparalleled beauty appears, On Haje.... more>>

After rejecting a sponsor’s proposal and losing his debut chance, he vowed never to step into the entertainment industry again.

That is, until he finds himself reincarnated into an idol development game.

Now, he has to rediscover his hidden talent and grow as an idol, deal with an uncooperative system, and uncover the past of the character he’s reincarnated as.

Despite starting with no money, no home, and no knowledge, he struggles his way through it all…

“This is a big deal. It’s actually fun.”

Whatever happens, he keeps moving forward, taking on challenges, and strategizing.

This is the conquest of the entertainment industry by the genius idol, On Raon.

#Thought_He_Was_Just_A_Pretty_Face

#Turns_Out_He_Is_A_Multitalented_Genius_Idol <<less

After debuting as a sub-vocalist in the boy group 'CURV' for six years, Song Eungyu is tired of being labeled 'nojam'* by fans. In a fresh start with game content, he unexpectedly becomes entangled with someone he never thought he'd...
Meanwhile, with striking looks and 3 million YouTube subscribers, Emperor of the broadcasters industry, Ha Jaehyuk, casually pairs up for a random duo match.
...be partnered with none other than the 'Prince Ha' himself! ... more>>

As they playing the game together, the combination of the idol who can't play and the former pro-gamer has started. Find themselves embarking on a romantic comedy, causing mischief left and right, and even joining a popular variety show together. Their fated encounter sparks a delightful rollercoaster of events in this unexpected and heartwarming romantic comedy.

*nojam = no fun; not funny; unfunny; boring <<less

With the advancement of science, human life has changed dramatically.... more>>

And such changes have also affected not only humans but also 'non-human beings'.

"Hello, this is Vampi the vampire. I mainly play horror games on weekdays. On weekends, I do casual broadcasts and chat with viewers who volunteer for blood donations."

Siwol is a half-vampire who has lived for hundreds of years.

A 21st-century customized streamer vampire who pretends to be a vampire and streams horror games, sustaining his life by receiving blood donations from volunteers.

"Your precious blood saves a poor unfortunate vampire! I usually only accept volunteers via email, but today I will accept volunteers through chat as well. Why? Because I'm really thirsty...."

Then one day. To Siwol, who hadn't drunk blood in a long time and was starving.

[Thank you, 'Hunter', for donating 100,000 won!

I would like to volunteer for blood donation.]

[Thank you, 'Hunter', for donating 1,000,000 won!

I have to leave Korea soon. I think this is my last chance, so I ask you.]

[Thank you, 'Hunter', for donating 5,000,000 won!

Is it really not possible?]

"Yes..... you can come. I mean, please come."

A viewer with a nickname he has never seen before generously donates and volunteers for blood donation, and Siwol, who is blinded by blood rather than money, readily invites him to his home.

But why does this 'Hunter'-nim seem suspicious?

"You can't give me your autograph?"

"Cough, cough! ..... Y-You want my autograph?"

"That's what I came here for."

"Ah....., haha. I-I see."

Siwol is uncontrollably swayed by his assertiveness.

The viewer with the nickname 'Hunter' makes a dangerous proposition to Siwol.....

"Suck."

..... This viewer, who on earth is he? <<less

Shen Yunxing becomes pregnant unexpectedly, and the father of the child is Fu Tingzhou, a frequent guest on the financial channel. However, he’s only eighteen, and he can’t afford to have this child. But the doctor says that there’s a risk to Shen Yunxing’s life if he aborts, so he plans to find the child’s father. He spreads the news and intends to escape, but there’s no way out!... more>>

Fu Tingzhou recently had an affair with a young boy. As an older virg*n, he became quite amorous and couldn’t control himself. He intended to find someone for a casual relationship, but the young boy immediately demands that he take responsibility, claiming to be pregnant with his child. Fu Tingzhou finds this amusing, takes the young boy to the hospital himself, wanting to see what tricks he can play. But to his surprise, it turns out that he really is going to be a father!

When friends ask what to do, Fu Tingzhou responds without hesitation, “I’ll raise it.”

—

**On the day he walked into the wrong room due to intoxication, Shen Yunxing didn’t dare to look closely. Later, when they met again, he thought Mr. Fu was someone who rarely smiled and wasn’t easy to get along with. He had an air of a stern senior official.**

**However, after they started living together—**

Shen Yunxing had to go to school, and Mr. Fu picked him up in a car, providing water, blankets, and snacks, ensuring he lacked nothing. When Shen Yunxing was out filming, Mr. Fu treated the entire crew to dinner, and he personally prepared a loving lunch for him. Later, when Shen Yunxing’s pregnancy progressed, Mr. Fu worried he’d be bored at home, so every afternoon, he would take his hand and go for a walk outside. He had become the “Best Model Husband” in the entire villa area.

Who could resist such a Mr. Fu? Impossible!

So, on a sunny morning, Shen Yunxing cornered Mr. Fu against a bathroom wall…

Cute Shen Yunxing with a serious expression: “Mr. Fu, do you have someone you like? If not, then may I ask if you’d like to date me?”

Mr. Fu holding his belt: “… Can I first ask if I can put my pants back on?”

**[Little Theater Scene One]**

After their baby is born—

Serious-faced Shen Yunxing: “Baby, our family is poor, so you have to behave and not spend money recklessly, got it?”

Little baby Zhouzhou pats his little chest: “Got it~”

After scrimping and saving for over a decade, Fu Tingzhou, who had earned pocket money by helping others copy their homework, finally learned the truth: “It’s all lies!! <<less

Convenience store part-timer Lee Young-jin finds himself reincarnated as Wolfram, the third-rate villain of his favorite game, D/Z SAGA. ... more>>

To avoid the ‘dead end’ of being expelled from the academy, he takes over a small shop and desperately operates it as a convenience store.

Story progression? Let the main characters handle that. I’m going to run a convenience store.

Wolfram, who challenges survival with all kinds of various convenience store products and ideas. But, did the people of Academy misunderstood the changed Wolfram’s movements? <<less

Chen Xu traveled to the parallel world, and was surprised to find that many classic and excellent games in the previous life did not appear in the parallel world.... more>>

I wanted to make a big picture, but why did I still have an ’emotion collection system’, and the emotions such as happiness, sadness, excitement, fear, anger and other emotions provided by players who have played games made by themselves can make them stronger?

But why is it so much easier to get resentment than happiness?

Looking at his points harvest, Chen Xu expressed puzzlement.

As a result, Chen Xu’s career as a game designer gradually turned crooked.

In “Under the Legend”, countless players beat the table and shout: I was played by this game!

In “Escape”, countless players shouted, my cabinet moved, and I stopped playing.

In “Dark Souls”, when countless players entered the game with a smile, “Go away, please go away, leave the fire girl behind and go out with your fire, we don’t want to spread this fire!”

Soap, Xiaoqiang, and Ghost sacrificed in “Call of Duty”; Zack was killed and Alice was killed in “Final Fantasy 7”; Arthur and John were betrayed in “Red Dead Redemption”;

Countless players went berserk: Nima Chen Xu old thief, can’t we be kinder to the protagonist?

Q: How do I feel about players’ anger towards themselves?

Facing the reporter’s question, Chen Xu smiled slightly: What kind of verbal criticism is this, this is the encouragement of players around the world to me, this is love! Thank you all, I will keep up the good work! <<less

After transmigrating into a danmei novel, Xue Lan became a part of the protagonists’ game team: a cannon fodder who plotted against the lead gong1 and was eventually kicked out of the team.... more>>

Initially, he only wanted to play and watch people be in a love-hate relationship as they teamed up. Unexpectedly, one day, he was mistaken for a woman who entered the club dressed as a man.
A sudden change took place—

Teammate A: Lan Lan, these snacks are all for you.
Teammate B: Lan Lan, let me know if you need any materials.
Fans ABCD: Lan Lan, you’re our baby and our pride! We’re cheering for you!

Lead gong Wen Yan threw him the materials he’d farmed for n-long time: Stay close, don’t think you’ll be treated differently just because you’re a girl.

Xue Lan: …I’m really a man.

Xue Lan passed the garden carrying snacks and gifts with gloom, but then saw the lead shou2 Duan Wenzheng sitting by himself under a tree.

Duan Wenzheng was a fierce teammate who rivaled Wen Yan in the rankings all year round. He just lost a solo3 practice match and seemed to be dejected.

Thinking he would soon become the shou, Xue Lan stuffed all the snacks in his hands.

Xue Lan with a sparkling gaze: Don’t be sad, we all lose and win in competitions. Next time you can tell me anything you’re upset about!

Duan Wenzheng who was pondering over life problems, what to eat for lunch, and didn’t properly play the practice match: ?

He raised his head to see Xue Lan’s sparkling eyes and faintly smiled. “Okay.”

Later—
Xue Lan was forced to come out of the closet after his identity was exposed. Everyone burst into an uproar. The media interviewed the teammates about their views on this.

“Very surprised.” The interview spiraled out of control after Duan Wenzheng casually took the microphone: “This is the second revelation that has left me shocked.”

The media hastened to dig into the details: So, the first is?
Duan Wenzheng: The partner of his coming out—is me.

All netizens: ????? <<less

Chu Guang, who had traveled to the post-apocalyptic world, discovered that he had unlocked a shelter system and was able to summon creatures named "player" from the previous world.... more>>

From that day on, the whole post-apocalyptic world became like a game. <<less

“Another Dimension Online”, or ADO for short, had long occupied a top spot in popular VRMMO game rankings. Users can create an account at the age of fifteen; the main character had enjoyed playing it since their fifteenth birthday. ... more>>

The game concept was a world where the demon lord had been defeated and you could play around freely.

The main character collected materials, chatted with NPCs, and completed quests, but he was also in love with a character from the game, and that character passionately returned his love.

Nevertheless, that love could never be made a reality. <<less

[Ding–]... more>>

“The earth and the Planet Guta are 100% integrated. Please welcome the new forces and strive to survive. I wish all humans on earth good luck.”

This is the powerful combination of Krypton Gold and Alliance bases.

[1v1 + infrastructure + game world + system + doomsday] <<less

Honjou Kaede was invited by her friend, Shiromine Risa to play a VRMMO.... more>>

I don’t hate games, but painful things a little……no, I hate it very, very much.

Eh!…the pain would be reduced if I placed stats on defense power?

Then, the only place where I can place it, is there right? Right?

Solidly fortify everything into defense, now here I come! <<less

After the Transfer, I became the Team’s Favorite [e-sports]... more>>

In the MOBA game “WOC,” professional player Jiang Min, also known as Lollipop, is a skilled player in the second position, nicknamed “Sugar God.”

Offline, he appears aloof and a bit arrogant, but when he streams online, he becomes hilarious and carefree, often inviting various teammates to play with him and build a fish pond together.

At the best stage of his career, when he is in top form, the team suddenly informs him that he will be transferred to the second team. Jiang Min feels disheartened by this unexpected change.

However, he is taken aback when someone suddenly offers 30 million to buy him out!!

What?! Who is this savior who rescued him from this predicament? Jiang Min swears to thank him sincerely, and everyone in his live-streaming room becomes witnesses to this promise.

After being brought into the prestigious JW Esports League, Jiang Min realizes that the entire team is acting rather peculiarly.

Teammate No. 1: Sugar God, I’ll clear the minion waves and give you all the money~

Teammate No. 3: Sugar God, I’ll take charge of the jungle and give you all the experience~

Teammate No. 5: Sugar God, I’ll provide you with ultimate support, muah~

The team captain, Yu Hao, seethes with jealousy, saying sourly, “Sugar, I’ll give you the minion waves, the money, and myself!”

Jiang Min: ???

Later, when JW wins their first WOC Professional League World Championship, the host brings up the topic of Jiang Min’s high-value transfer. He playfully asks, “Sugar God, how do you plan to thank Yu Hao for this?”

Before Jiang Min can speak, Yu Hao snatches the microphone, facing the camera with a lifted chin, and says, “Sugar already thanked me. Since he couldn’t repay me in any other way, he could only offer himself!”

The audience explodes with excitement.

Underneath the calm surface of a gaming prodigy lies a blushing, devoted, and incredibly jealous dog-like bottom who always wants to “indulge in sugar.”

Reading Note:

1. The cover features Sugar God and Yu Hao, and I won’t spoil the roles they play, haha~

2. “Fish pond” refers to the teammates who play with Sugar God.

3. Sugar God and his teammates only have an online gaming relationship. They occasionally flirt with each other, but it’s all in good fun.

4. 1v1, firmly standing by the sweet and fluffy genre~

5. This story includes a secondary couple.

6. This is an alternate reality game under MOBA mechanics, with original heroes and skills. Please refrain from nitpicking, thank you.

7. Not playing the game won’t affect your reading experience; please don’t take the couples in the story as real people~ muah~ <<less

This story is fiction. The characters, ideas, and events in the work are unrelated to reality.... more>>

Some games require agreeing to this statement in order to play.

Even if it's not necessary for the game, the game typically begins with a similar disclaimer guiding the player through the precautions.

Although the advantage of a game is the 'immersion' that no other medium can match, starting with such a statement disrupts the immersion from the beginning despite everyone knowing the work is fiction.

There is no mandatory need to include such a disclaimer, so why do it?

It is likely to emphasize a fact that everyone should always remember.

[The purpose of fiction is not to dictate beliefs existing in reality.]

This message is for the developer themselves.

[Nothing in fiction can replace reality.]

This message is for the players who will share the journey of the work's story.

So.

Do you agree?

**

The man with tattered clothes and an old sword said, "So, I *can* kill."

He did not have any particularly memorable appearance.

He was likely not a well-known person, at least, not to the mercenary he was killing.

The important fact was that the man who had been stabbed by the worn-out sword was now dying in front of him.

"Ugh..."

When the man pulled the sword out of the mercenary, the mercenary's legs gave way, and he fell to his knees. He no longer had the strength to resist.

He wanted to raise his arm to swing his sword, but he didn't have the strength to do so. He gritted his teeth and wanted to cast a spell, but he lacked the focus to do so.

"Why... you... how?"

Thus, the mercenary chose to give up on resisting and opened his mouth to speak.

Why had the man suddenly attacked him? He had only seen him collapse and moved him to a nearby cave.

What kind of person, what kind of thoughts had led him to do this as soon as he woke up?

The mercenary was so curious that he asked the question.

"How fascinating."

The man stroked his chin as he stared at the dying mercenary.

The sight of the man in his worn-out clothes pondering was somewhat terrifying.

Soon, as if he had reached a conclusion, the man broke his silence.

"I never knew I could attack an NPC. Is that how the game is made?"

"...What?"

The mercenary couldn't understand the man's words.

NPC, not knowing an attack would work, game. He couldn't make sense of any of the words the man said.

Having spent his whole life living as a mercenary according to his "setting," he could never understand what the man was saying.

'No, you must respond properly. Properly—'

But he couldn't continue his next words or even think about the meaning of his response, and the mercenary's consciousness began to fade.

A killing driven by nothing but curiosity, with no reason.

That was the first death experienced by NPC Aiden Oliver. <<less