“Bro!” A lone message materialized in the barren chat window. “Dude, you’re amazing. How did you pull that off?” I found myself at a loss for words. This was the first message from a viewer since I had initiated the stream, and I was clueless about how to react. As I sat there, flabbergasted, another…

“Lilly.” I attempted to move towards Lilly, but she raised her hand to halt me. “I can’t hold out much longer. I may be able to barricade the entrance a bit more, but the spiders from the Black Spider Legion will soon break through.” “…..” “Our time is running out. Hurry.” While holding off scores…

—Kyaaaaaaaaaaaaa! Monsters flooded relentlessly around the cannon, now preparing for its third mana shot. Lucas’ defensive line was holding up for the moment, but it was clear it wouldn’t last much longer. “Loading complete!” “Damien!” The artillery commander confirmed the load was ready. Without missing a beat, I called out to Damien. “Fire!” Damien’s eyes…

“Compose yourself.” A fleeting wave of panic passed over me, but I immediately cooled my mind. “She must be there.” The queen was undeniably listed in the stage’s enemy roster. She had to be somewhere on the map. “Moreover, the goal of this stage isn’t to slay a boss. It’s not surprising that the boss…

The first light of day started to stretch across the horizon. The fortress, once bathed in the cool tranquility of night, began to glow with the onset of the morning sun. I stood atop its battlements. In the distance… I could see the horde of spiders that had encircled our forward base. The spiders, having…

‘First on the list, the magician, Lilly.’ I quickly skimmed over the mediocre stat window and launched Lilly’s trait tab. [Lilly (R)] — Equipped Trait (1/3) ] Flame Skin There it was! Just as anticipated, straight from the game. Flame Skin. [Flame Skin] — A trait evolved from an extreme fear of being touched. Transforms…

“Off with his head, this disrespectful child who insulted the royal family and the Supreme Commander, immediately!” Upon hearing my command for Ken’s execution, Lucas’s face drained of color. “But, Your Highness! Ken is a valiant knight of the Empire, momentarily out of his senses due to exhaustion from consecutive battles!” “…” “He fought most…

The forward outpost of the fortress city, Crossroad. Headquarters reserved for the commander. “…” I was locked in a fierce staring match with the mirror. Reflecting back at me was a striking man, adorned with jet—black hair and eyes that gleamed like the night sky— as if he were a figure plucked straight from a…

—Boom! As my eyes flickered open, a deluge of bricks tumbled down before me with a resounding crash. “Huh?” This puzzled exclamation slipped out as a figure from behind propelled me forcefully onto my stomach. “What the hell…!” I attempted to swivel my head to identify my assailant, but… —Boom! Before I managed, another explosion,…

“I fucking did it!” Those words burst from my mouth, my arms jettisoning upwards in triumph. ‘CLEAR’ was the glaring message blazing across the computer screen in front of me. I had triumphed over the ultimate trial in the game. “Damn right! I fucking did it! I crushed this goddamn game!” Overwhelmed, a single tear…