"In reality, we play for different reasons but today and for the tomorrows to come, we shall play to fill the gap, that death may not overtake us." After a stressful management change occurred at Aki's work agency, he tried playing virtual games as an escape and breather. But strange events began to happen after the disappearance of a friend he just met through a game. A box containing his things was sent to his apartment with a mysterious map and a note saying, "A gift. Play the game." Without overthinking things, Aki played the game on his friend's laptop, knowing that it was a gift to him. But later he woke up and found out that he was dragged into a new world full of adventure and danger. THIEVES OF RUINS CHRONICLES - BOOK 1