I woke up and find myself in a world that I was addicted in. I find myself enjoying the view and enjoying the freedom. In this world, I am the boss. I can do everything. I am the strongest.
But then...
One day, something happened.
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"May you explain why are we still in this place?", Shira pushed Shiro out of the bed. "I'm going home so let's move forward", Shira pulled the guy. Shiro opened his eyes and saw Shira's pendant. "What is that?", Shiro asked. "This is a pendant. Did you hit your head?", Shira raised her brows. "What time is it?", Shiro asked. "10:30", Shira hit his head. Akame hit her back. "Dont do that to Master", Akame glared at her. "Tch, like master like disciple", Shira commented. Shiro stood up and fixed tried to change. Akame flushed and hid behind the furnitures. Shira sighed and went out of the room.
She saw Fye talking to some NPC's with his mask off. "He's got charm speak. We'll be having a wide quest today", Aris startled her. Aris handed a mask formed as a cat. The rest of the guild gathered at the center of the town. "I was requested to protect this town from invaders. In order to do that. I need 6 people to be with me in casting great magic in this place", Shiro looked at the whole team. "Count me in", Aris gave a thumbs up. Fye smiled and winked. Aika raised her hands. Akame saluted. Shira and Rin looked at each other. "I guess I'll go", Shira sighed. "You need not to", Akame pouted. "You're not good with talking to people so you'll be needing me", Shira stuck her tongue out. Akame got pissed off but Fye held her. The task was to put up post in 6 corners of the village. The diameter is 250 kilometers. It'll take 2 days for short teleportations. "See you at the main gate", Shiro said. He gave them his new invented telepathy alternative program. It was actually working.
Front Path- Fye Back Path- Akame Frontal east- Aika Frontal west- Shira Back east- Aris Back west- Rin
Front Fye teleported and saw group of kids playing with a sword. He took it from them. "It's a dangerous stuff", Fye returned it to the blacksmith. "Big brother ia stingy", the commented. Fye just smiled and continued with the quest.
Back Akame is moving in a fast pace since she is an assasin.
Front East "Shiro, what are we going to use in order to make the post?", Aika asked. "I'll be sending you a bottle. Just pour it at the exact places where I told you to", Shiro answered.
Back East "Copy!", Aris answered.
Conversation in telepathy Fye: I sent you foods on. Aris: Received it. Aika: You're so considerate, Fye Fye: You deserve it Aika Akame: Rin and Shira arent talking. What is happening at the west. Shiro: Do not leave your post and trust them.
West... Both Shira and Rin are covered with wounds and dripping in blood. Some NPC's figured out that they are Players. They cannot fight back since this will take the trust away. Shira's telepathy program was blocked and so with Rin. "Let us go, we dont want to fight you", Shira bowed. In the other hand, Rin is starting to loose patience. "In this case, there is only one solution", Shira sighed. She paralyzed the NPC's. Rin used the same tactics.
After 2 days. They were able to reach the destination. They poured the bottle and it grew up into post with ancient prints. Shira, being in high level was able to read it. "That stupid bastard", Shira knelt on the ground.
In memories of Ray, John, Loke, Ryuk, Ai, and Taro, this post are created to protect the whole village.
"This names are players, why would do such thing for NPC's", Shira asked herself. She received a message.
Thank you for saving the village. Tell me a favor someday, I hope I can help you. -Game Master-
Shira's eyes widened. The game master messaged her. The telepathy also was fixed. Shira: Rin, how's your task? Rin: Are you that worry that I was the first one you contacted? Aris: Getting Cheezy? I'm jealous Akame: Master, where are we to head next? Shiro: Let's move forward and reach the HOME Shira: Finally Fye: You are really excited to stay there ,arent you?
They all met at the main gate. Shiro checked on each individuals. "We did it, Fye", Shiro smiled at the blonde. Shira noticed that they are hiding something from them. They traveled along the mountains.
Mountains. Evening. After eating, everyone went to sleep except of Fye and Shira. They stayed out staring at the fire. "You're scaring me", Fye opened. Shira glared more. "Want to have some walk? I saw a grassy plain while we are heading here", Fye invited.
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"The stars are amazing this season. I cant believe it's already autumn", Fye smiled and lie down the grass. Shira also did. "Then, why did you call me here? For them not to hear?", Shira asked. "As expected. Shira, in the real world. Who are you?", Fye asked. Shira sighed and looked up the sky. "Just like those stars, I was always reaching for my dreams. They seems near yet so far. Before entering this game, I had a little agrument with my parents. I actually was invited by the Game Master to work for them. My Mom and Dad always believed that I wanted to be a doctor. I say those things because...my real world demand for me to reach their expectation. I'm not really a regular girl but I'm not a perfect one. My teachers were always asking what academic tract will I be following. I want to tell them how I love to work in a gaming company. But I'm afraid of criticism. I once opened it to to guidancr counselor but I was disappointed to hear her. Expectations?", Shira chuckled.
Fye smiled and looked at Shira. "I didnt know that you're suffering that kind of pain", Fye commented. "No, this is nothing compared to Rin", Shira smiled. "You cannot compare your pain to others. We have different threshold", Fye said in a serious voice. "Then it's my turn to ask question", Shira cleared her throat. "Why are you talking with NPC's with no mask? How come the names of the ancient people are the same with players?", Shira asked. "Simple question. First, because I am an NPC. Second, because those players became NPC'S", Fye answered.
Shira sat down. "What do you mean?", Shira raised her voice. "This is not the world we once knew. During the Apocalypse. I found myself in a village. I checked my information and it says that I am a NPC. I ought not to accept that so I went to ask help. That's when I met Shiro. We create countless of investigations. We found out that players were converted to NPC. Others knew that if they kill an NPC They will level up in an instant. Why? Because they are killing another player . Those who sacrificed their MP in order to save the Village are players that were converted to NPC", Fye explained. Shira gulped. "The game is trying to kill us all", Shira had worry painted on her face . Fye sat with her. He gave her a tight hug. "That's why let's stick together and find a way out. We dont want other people dying everyday", Fye opened.
