New World, New Reality

#3: Shiro, The Black Villain

#Shigure Zen
Log Online? I'm not actually the type of person who plays game since I'm a busy one. Since the day I entered college, it was already a rough moment. But then, my friend insisted for me to check on log online. Fortunately, I was enticed by the game.

Just like Shira, I didnt start right. My avatar landed on a dungeon 5 times higher than level one. There were default command that I used to escape the place. It took me 2 months to escape and I got level 20.

I'm the type of person who will entertain anyone so I had a lot of friends in this game and out of this game. Back in the real world, I am a computer anayst student. It gave me a lot of idea how games work but things are different right now. We are stucked in a world and we called the phenomena as apocalypse. Normally, a person can live by the help of medics for only 2 years and some can withstand additional 6 months but we cannot wait for that. We have our individual lives.

#Shirayuki Sai POV
They havent stop following me. This Shiro guy is really getting into my nerves. I stopped walking in the middle of the mountains and their presence also stopped. I turn around and saw them hiding. I caught the priestess and held her as my hostage. "Come out, black half alv", I demanded. I didnt point a sword on the little girl. I just held the back of her neck. "Let go of Aika", a voice of a girl came out nowhere and I felt a sting on my neck. I think I was paralyzed. How convinient. I was able to look back and saw an assasin. Name? Akame? Shiro went out in an instant and sighed. "Sorry, we'll be holding you for a while", Shiro apologized. The priestess...Aika made me sit on a log.

I looked around and saw additional companion. A scarlet head and an assasin. Shiro sat in front of me. "You're alone and this wood is dangerous. If you die here, you'll die in the real world", Shiro reminded. "What's your deal?" I asked. "Come with me and I'll grant your wish", Shiro said in a serious voice. I chuckled. "19 guild were inviting me and saying the same words. Dont make me laugh", I stopped laughing. "Then I' rephrase it. My guild is offering you friendship and a place to belong", Shiro stood up and held out his hand. My eyes widened and was shocked. Who in the world is this person thag inspite of the problem we are facing can still think of friendship? I gulped and lowered my head.

"I cant", I stood up and turn around. It was nearly evening and I saw the crew setting up tents. They were laughing and enjoying. I cant.

End of POV
Shiro tried to figure out what Shira was thinking. "We'll be having a raid tomorrow in a dungeon. We havent yet checked it. Please come with us", Shiro informed. The rest of the guild members are cooking. Shiro and Shira joined them. "Why are you cooking food like in the real world?", Shira asked. "It's tastier", Aika answered. Food in Log Online have the same taste. "It wasnt written in the manual", Shira opened. "This is not the world you thought it was", Shiro reminded.

"I dont really like this guy". "Forgive me if I am getting into your nerves", Shiro smiled. Shira was more pissed off. "Shira, who are you in the real world?", Aika asked. "Aika", Akame called out. "I am.... I am just a normal senior high school student", Shira said with a trembling voice. "Why are you so nervous?", Aika asked. "Aika, your potatoes are getting burned", Shiro pointed.

The next day
Dungeon Level 50

Shira looked around. "I went in this place before but it seems rearranged", she informed Fye. "Always remember what Shiro always says. This is not the same world", Fye said with a smile on his face. Shira and Akame drew their swords. "Where is the red head guy?", Shira asked. "You called?", he appeared in front of them. "20 no 30 wolves are approaching", Akame informed. Shira looked at the red hair's information.
Name: Aris
Race: Human
Level: 92

Shira looked at Shiro and he was catching a glimpse on every corner of the place. "Akame, step back. Fye target is at 90 degrees. Use your flamethrower. This will alarm 40 more sleeping wolves. Akame, Aris, Shira will charge into the gate. Aika will stay behind me and will be responsible for the healing", Shiro instructed. The wolves started to attack.Shira looked side to side and find that Akame and Aris is busy with the wolves. Her knees tremble and lost balance giving a finishing blow to the wolves. Half of the 30 were blown away but also gave damage to Akame and Aris. "Sorry guys. I'll give you healing potion", Shira tried to send it to the two. "No, continue the battle. We have Fye and Aika to settle the healing", Shiro told Aika. "Shira, shift with Fye and be the frontliner", Shiro added. Shira exchanged places with Fye and became more concious. She keot moving from place to place trying to assist Akame and Aris. The battle lasted for an hour. They rested.

Shiro called Shira for a walk. They went deeper into the dungeon and saw waterfalls. They sat at the rocks. "I know it was my fault why it took so long to finish the clash", Shira pouted. "But we did finish it. You really have a great grip on your sword", Shiro praised. Shira blushed but hid it from the guy. "Thats what I hate the most. Deceiving people by trying to flatter them", Shira humphed the guy. Shiro just laughed and stretched his arms. "Shira, I checked on your information and saw that your guild only contains you and the other one. What kind of guild do you have?", Shiro asked. Shira just stared at him and averted it. "Saruhiko and I just started 2 months ago but it was worth it", Shira answered with a smile on her face. "Seems like Saruhiko-guy got you", Shiro teased. Shira flushed and pushed Shiro on the waters.

"Sorry", Shira held out a hand. Shiro pulled her and also fell on the waters. It reached her chest while it was only at Shiro's waist.
Done with another chapter.

Character intoduction will be after this chapter .

Thank your for reading this far