Wyn852

Chapter 40

We are back in the Nightshade Forest in the demon continent, famous for its grinding spot for levels 70 to 80 players, although we are much deeper inside the forest for better experience rewards. The trees are so tall and thick here that any light that might've managed to break through the treetops is completely muted once it reaches the ground. A heavy silence fills the air, broken only by the rustle of leaves and birdsong. Even my own footsteps seem quieter here, as if the forest is sucking...

Chapter 39

As I walked into the cafeteria, I felt the bustling hub of energy and chatter. A couple of students gather not just to eat but to study, socialize, and take a breather between classes. The space is large and airy, with high ceilings and wide windows that allow natural light to stream in.

The aroma of food wafts through the air, an enticing blend of the day's offerings. There are various food stations, each serving a different type of cuisine. Pizza with plenty of toppings to choose from...

Chapter 38

????? PoV

Inside the room, the hum of computers fills the air, a symphony of technology that I've orchestrated. The room is a maze of screens, each one a window into a different aspect of the company. Stats of players, viral videos, current game news, future patch notes, various statistics about the game that few know of, and much more that CoA knowledge enthusiasts would kill to acquire.

I sit in my usual comfortable reclining chair. The cool leather o...

Chapter 37

Elizabeth’s PoV

I had always been standoffish. I enjoy it when people watch me play and show off my skills. It is the main reason why I enjoy streaming. Above all though, I want to impress the people watching me.

However, right now, there is no one I want to impress more in the world than the girl watching me from the sidelines. I took a quick glance to see her watching me intently as I easily handled my enemies’ attacks. My heart pounded like it was about to ...

Chapter 36

We are teleported to the playing field. This time, the map for the battle is in an ancient ruin. A crumbling, ancient heap of stones standing proudly scattered all around us but weathered by time. Moss and ivy cling to its weather-beaten walls, hinting at centuries gone by. It's like nature's claiming it back, reclaiming the land with its green fingers. Broken windows stare out like hollow eyes, letting in streams of sunlight that dance upon the rubble-strewn floors. The air whispers tales of...

Side Chapter- Murasame

November 18, 2028

The scent of worn bamboo and the faint smell of sweat hangs in the air, a testament to the countless hours of practice that have taken place here.

My family dojo, though simple and unadorned, resonates with a sense of calm and discipline. It has always been like this.

My father had always been respectful of culture and traditions. Even if we have enough money, he will always refuse to renovate the Yamamoto clan dojo.

The wood...

Chapter 35

*Ring, Ring, Ring*

I woke up to the sound of my alarm. I felt a sudden sense of urgency to get ready for school, but I remembered that today was a weekend. I relaxed for a bit, knowing that I didn’t have to prepare but my blood pumped again when I remembered why I set up my alarm in the first place.

Later today, we will be fighting the first qualifier match.

I got out of bed and did my morning routine. I had to wake up a little bit early today since our ma...

Chapter 34

Renz PoV

"Big Brother! Colin! Dinner is ready!" shouted a cute voice.

"We'll be right there!" I said as I turned off the T.V. and beckoned our youngest brother to eat.

As I walked into the dining room, the warm glow from the chandelier above cast a welcoming light on the polished wooden table. The table was set for two, a cozy sight in the vast room filled with family portraits and mementos from our childhood. The aroma of the home-cooked meal prepared by my...

Chapter 33

I'm back in the grinding spot in the dark forest we went through the other day. The only difference is that this time is that I'm farming alone. My top priority here is to do some last-minute grinding as the first round of elimination would be starting by the end of the week. I had just used my unique weapon skill ‘Blood Curse’ to farm and now I'm waiting for its downtime for me to continue my grind solo and also to catch my breath a little.

As I was waiting a group of people approa...

Chapter 32 Ariadne

Very few videos of Yuusha's gameplay exist. It is the main reason why her playstyle is almost impossible to copy due to its lack of content. Many would kill to have videos of her gameplay as she singlehandedly set the standards for the meta of dodging when she won the first Andartha Cup.
However, that does not apply to me since she was my mentor.

Even back then, when she was still in our guild, I had always dreamt of being as good as her. She was my ultimate goal in this game. I reco...

Chapter 31

King Aurelius

Hp: 44%

Novo

Hp: 72%

The main thing I noticed in my observation from earlier in how the boss fights against my party is that his arsenal of weapons only encompasses a spear for mid-range attacks, a sword for quick melee combat, a giant broadsword for sweeping attacks, a mace for heavy blows, and shield for defensive purposes like the time when he blocked the spell earlier from Clarissa. Each of the shifts of his weapon completely changes his stance and ga...

Chapter 30

As the fight went on, both Ariadne and Liz received damage whenever they were caught off guard by the change in both the weapon and the stance of the boss. They also managed to do some major damage against the opponent while I kept their health green.

The situation is dire though. We are losing in a battle of attrition mainly because we don't have a tank, a staple role in a high-end dungeon run. Most parties rely on tanks in PvE, especially in the later stages of the game. The boss is a...

Chapter 29

We did our last preparations, which was me healing the whole party. While I was at it, Ariadne suddenly spoke to all of us.

"Looking back when we first met, I never expected that we would party up to take on an abyss dungeon of all things. We faced a couple of obstacles but now we find ourselves on the cusp of the final stretch." Ariadne brooded.

"Yeah, you almost fought us back then," Liz teased.

"In hindsight, it would be more troublesome than I initially thought If I went...

Chapter 28

As we entered the imposing room, we saw four large marble statues. Each statue has an empty circular slot in its chest.

In the middle of the room, there's a pedestal with four orbs, each engraved with symbols corresponding to the elements. The orbs are colored green (Earth), white (Air), red (Fire), and blue (Water).

The door to the next room is locked with no visible keyhole, only a mysterious inscription that reads: "Balance the elements, and the path forward shall open."

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Chapter 27

Abyss dungeons are a source of extremely rare items. Most speculate that Abyss Rift makes an appearance when certain hidden quests have been accomplished when fighting field bosses. These two rankers must have accomplished a hidden quest with how they completely destroyed the field boss. Requirements of abyss dungeons are mostly guarded secret. CoA is a competitive game after all so most players who have a semblance of competitiveness will withhold the information or sell it for a price.
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Chapter 26

The guild system was introduced 3 months before the first Andartha Cup. Three months before I stopped playing. Our four members of the Paragon team have already been practicing with each other at that time so we decided to form our own guild when the feature was first introduced in the latest patch. That guild quickly became well known mostly due to our individual strength that dominated the guild wars.



There were few players in the guild back then since 30 is the maximum memb...

Chapter 25

I'm currently in a pickle.


I might even literally be getting pickled right now.


You ask why?! Because on my left side, Clarissa clings onto my shoulder like a very cute koala. I can't really blame her though. She is likely scared of the creepy dark forest atmosphere we are situated in. The fact that she's still likely shy about having a new member to our usual two-man party adds to her unusual behavior. Not that I'm complaining since a cute angel is basically half-huggi...

Chapter 24 Clarissa

I've always been timid when I'm around people.


A person who is reserved when interacting with others. Someone who simply just doesn't want to be a bother to anyone.


But because of my reticent attitude, my parents always praised me for being kind and selfless. It made me delighted that I could make them happy by just being kind to others so it gradually became my dominant personality. It also makes me happy to see others I care for smile. That is why it clung to me, the ...

Chapter 23

???? PoV.

In front of me was a door carved in a pattern of vines and leaves, the wood forming intricate patterns that wrap around the surface.

The wood's design was rich and dark, with a deep, red hue. The carvings are elegant and precise as if the designer had taken their time to make sure that every detail in the layout had been fully realized. Though I might be wrong and it was only a premade design. Something that you can copy just about anywhere in the guild-...

Chapter 22

In front of me, my opponent vanished into blue motes of light after I stabbed him in the head four times as quickly as I possibly could with my current skills. Begrudgingly, I must admit that he does have some skills. His sheathed blade strike was very quick and precise. Any normal player would have not a shred of hope dodging his first deadly attack. Too bad that the matchup was overwhelmingly skewed against him for it to even be considered anything but unfair. Although I don't regret humbli...

Chapter 21

-Renz pov-

"Are they seriously going to fight?"

"Is Jarde really going to fight a level 65?"

"That girl is an officer though."

"But she looks like a total newbie. Her set is from the earlier levels of the game too."

"Oh sheyyt, Jarde's gon' butcher that poor lassie..."

"I heard that whoever loses the battle will quit the guild!"

"Wow, that's some high stakes there right off the bat. The girl just joined and now she's gonna be forced t...

Chapter 20

-Renz's PoV-

*Player Novo' has joined the guild

A message pinged our entire guild.

"Welcome to our guild!" we greeted Novo in unison.

"T-thanks... I guess," she replied bashfully while scratching her head, clearly overwhelmed by our lively welcome.

I guess she could act cute sometimes huh? And here I thought she was just a bundle of silence, petulance, and annoyance at all times.

"Wait just a minute, I'll make you an office...

Chapter 19

”Fire Cage!”

A wall of flame enveloped the enemies in front of Clarissa, burning the last 2 swamp trolls. They're not dead yet but the burning damage should suffice in killing them since they cannot move due to being trapped in the cage of fire.

"Nice work. You're getting good at this." I complimented her.

"It's all thanks to you!" She beamed at me...how cute.

Over the last few weeks we have been playing together, Clarissa and I have become much closer. She is no l...