Wyn852

Chapter 18

-Chu's PoV-

The world can be classified in different ways, depending on one's interests and principles of classification. The classifications (also known as taxonomies) in turn determine which comparisons seem natural or unnatural, and which are literal or analogical. For example, it has been common to classify living creatures into three distinct groups—plants, animals, and humans. According to this classification, human beings are not a special kind of animal, nor are animals a spe...

Bonus Chapter - Curiosity Killed the Kat

-Flashback 2 days before Team Paradigm's first meeting took place-

"Hyah!"

I slashed the dire wolf that tried to bite me with my left dagger and stabbed the last one that lept onto my blind side with my right dagger.

Dire Wolf

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Dire Wolf

Chapter 17

"Kill that guy Liz!"

A voice resounded in the colosseum, mixing with the cheers of the NPC crowd as we all watched the two players readying their stances with the intent to duke it out against each other until the last man..... or woman standing.


The one who shouted just now was my former enemy and also the main reason why I am sitting here in the spectators' area in the first place instead of helping Liz win our mat...

Chapter 16

We are currently in the middle of a Roman Colosseum-like arena. Standing next to me is Liz while Renz and Chu are standing on the opponent's side. Sitting on the arena spectator stand are hundreds of NPC spectators programmed to set the mood by cheering whenever there is blood drawn. This is the custom PVP map that Liz chose, probably with the intent to increase the hype of the battle for her more than one thousand stream viewers.

"You sure this is fair Liz? I know you're skilled but yo...

Chapter 15

It's been two weeks since college started. I've been focused on grinding levels in CoA most of the time and doing dungeon runs with Clarissa. I'm at the school library today. Well, almost every day of my free time at school since I do my homework here instead of at home so I can focus on grinding levels when I'm at my apartment. It helps that it is quiet here in the library and I don't have to interact that much with any of my schoolmates on the pretense of studying. So yeah, the school libra...

Chapter 14

The city gate in front of me is enormous compared to the previous ones I've seen, though it is to be expected for a major city like Lallias. Surrounded by walls on half of its part and water on the other, the city is a majestic sight to behold. It is guarded by NPCs that take offense in the sight of red players or PKers (Player Killers). Starting from this city, players can now kill each other through PK since players have already gotten past the beginner territories. There are severe punishm...

Chapter 13 Tactical

Sitting in a large lobby with comfortable sofa chairs, I surveyed the room. The back and white theme of the Nexus gaming colors the whole room like an extravagant, yet modest modern canvas. The mood of its staff occupants was melancholic though. After what happened in our last match, it is to be expected. It was so silent that you'd rarely hear anyone utter a single word except for the sound of a TV...

Chapter 12

The sound of the rusted antique door opening echoed throughout the cave walls. As we entered further into the dark cave, the door behind us suddenly closed shut. I surveyed my surroundings. We are currently inside an island-like rock formation surrounded by water with many rock pillars in sight with no way out except the door we came through or towards the path blocked by the dungeon boss.

"Be careful everyone, focus on repelling the tentacles while I deal damage to the head," Hecct war...

Chapter 11

I saw an angel standing alone under the shade of an oak tree a little further away from the entrance of the crowded dungeon. A dungeon cave that leads to the next town with many players camping at the entrance in hopes of finding the same leveled party members to help them defeat the boss. The said boss could be a little bit difficult for newer players since it can be considered an initiation for ne...

Chapter 10

And now let's head over to our casters DJ Riot and ParaTrooper for the match." Lumen announced.

The screen then switched to the 2 people who were supposed to cast the game. One is a guy with loose-fitting clothes, cementing the look of a free spirited man. The other is a neat and professional-looking man in his mid-20s.

"Thank you, Lumen, here are your favorite duo casters DJ Riot and Pa...

Chapter 9

I woke up normally. I didn't set up my alarm since I didn't have to wake up early for school today. I checked the time and saw that it was already 10:27 a.m., it was still too early. Well, too early for me on weekends. Liz said they would be arriving after lunch since the match was at 3 p.m. Remembering that my friends would visit my house later in the afternoon, my drowsiness vanished.

I'll just cook up a quick breakfast before cleaning my apartment room. I thought to myself.

Aft...

Chapter 8

It was the next day after I promised to meet with Clarissa she is still a bit reserved so it is kind of hard to converse with her. We are currently having a break from grinding mobs together. I also said I would teach her the basics, so here we are, in the middle of the forest. Just a little far off one of the grinding spots for new players so that we could converse in peace.

"Before we start, is there anything on your mind?" She seems like she wants to say something but does not have t...

Chapter 7

Novo

Hp: 100%

Mp: 52%

Lvl: 9

Guild: none

Duel wr: N / A

Team Rank matches wr: N / A

1v1 Rank matches wr: N / A

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Introduction: This player has no introduction

CoA has no job system like other games. Your stats build and the weapons you equip determine your playstyle. Wand or staff users on the other hand can cast spells but the most potent spells require channeling so caster types need to be guarded. They also tend to b...

Chapter 6

I woke up from my dream, sweating buckets. I feel nauseated. It's been a while since I had dreamt of my sister, but due to yesterday's events, I'm not surprised in the slightest that it happened again. Tears began to well in my eyes at the thought. I feel too depressed and unmotivated to even get out of my bed. On top of it all, I seem to have a headache due to all my emotional stress last night.

*Ring ring ring *

I lethargically picked up my phone from the table next to my bed. I...

Chapter 5 Flashback

"Ohh here to visit your sister again?" Asked the familiar nurse I was passing by in the hallway.

"Yes ma'am, is she awake right now?" I inquired politely.

"She is, I just took her blood pressure a while ago. Your sister must be happy seeing you often." The nurse smiled at me.

"I think so..... Then, I'll go meet her right now." I replied awkwardly.

"Ohh right sure don't let me...

Chapter 4

-Elizabeth's PoV-

As we both agreed upon, June paid for our time at the VR cafe. He even wanted to recruit Katherine to their team but I profusely declined for her. I don’t want to become a catalyst for Katherine to join their team since those guys usually go to different VR cafes for betting matches and I don’t want her to become addicted to gambling. Now though, we are currently having an after-party celebration for our win.

"Cheers!"

"Yeah!"

"Wo...

Chapter 3

We were teleported to a forest map. The terrain is chosen at random but the map size and positions of the orbs are always the same. This kind of terrain gives an advantage to ambushes because of the thick bushes and high trees. How nostalgic I thought to myself. This is the terrain we had in the last match of the finals of the Andartha Cup. I was brought out of my thoughts when Elizabeth suddenly issued the play.

"Romel and Beny go to the top orb, if you see Chu, play defensively and st...

Chapter 2

As I entered the main gate building, I spotted Elizabeth at the edge of my vision along with 4 people. One seems familiar, I remember him being the one Elizabeth had a friendly banter with earlier during our 1st class. I approached them slowly, suppressing my bubbling social anxiety about meeting strangers, and acted as politely as I could.

"I hope I didn't make you guys wait?" I said apologetically as Elizabeth saw me approaching.

If I had known they were already here I would've ...

Chapter 1

After arriving at the train station stop and walking a few meters, I arrived at the front gate building of Summit Peak University whose name is plastered into its gate building in a mix of blue and gold colors. In my previous visits here for my enrollment and my entrance exam, I explored the area quite a bit.

The university has 4 main buildings. First is the one in front of me, the gate buildi...

Prologue

November 18, 2028

The stage was a dazzling spectacle, bathed in the soft glow of colored lights and a radiant LED display that seemed to pulse in time with the audience's heartbeat. Enormous screens displayed the game's action for all to see.

A panel of casters provided live commentary, their voices filled with excitement and expertise, narrating the unfolding d...