Chapter 56: Reality?

[Absolute Stealth]

The world dimmed around Yone, sound and light distorting as he slipped into a state beyond detection, which even bosses couldn’t detect, much less players of the same level and tier.

As a matter of fact, even the grass stopped moving where he stepped to make his footsteps soundless, and the ability to detect him was impossible without using certain items or spells.

Syclone fired another burst of flames toward a nearby bush.

“You’re wasting your efforts, Yone. You’re not fast enough to…”

His words suddenly cut short as the wind behind him slightly distorted, and a flash of light appeared.

In the next moment, Yone’s dagger plunged deep into Syclone’s spine, a vital point for humans and considered a critical hit by the game.

CRITICAL HIT – 480 DAMAGE!

Syclone let out a shocked gasp as his HP bar dropped to zero in one clean hit.

He collapsed, his face in disbelief as he couldn’t comprehend how one attack could deal so much damage, was this even in the realm of possibilities anymore!?

***

’The level gap should never be this big; something is wrong with his items,’ Syclone thought as he appeared in the fountain hall as an ethereal body, waiting for his resurrection. He then swiftly moved his hand and contacted his client.

“Mission failed, target is a strong player and would advise no further confrontation and attempts of assassination,” Syclone said, his voice deep as he had a frown on his face,’ My name is revealed before level 10, so the guy might get revenge, truly troublesome.’

Right after his thoughts, someone on the other side of the call sighed.

Bam! Bam!

Syclone heard two angry slams at what he could guess was a table and shook his head,’ I also think you made a mistake, old man.’

After a few seconds, the old man on the other side calmed down and said,” I appreciate your help, Syclone, and I won’t breach the contract just because of your failure. Rest assured, and I wish you success overthrowing ’them’.”

“Thanks, sir.” Sycone respectfully replied before he continued,” I’ll advise you to talk with her, things might get out of hand once we reach the city, and that’s not good for your investments, a lot of people might get affected, and remember, Eclipse Online isn’t End world.”

Taking a deep breath, he finished his words with one last sentence,” You know my experience, trust me when I tell you this will backfire far worse than what I did back then.”

With that, Syclone ended the call, his right hand on his chin as he thought of his next move.

’Requiem…Requiem…We shall soon meet again.’ He smiled as he logged off.

***

“Fast enough now?” Yone muttered, standing over the fading pixels of the Syclone character as he picked up the two items he dropped, his smile deepening.

’Seems like a necklace was fated at the end of the day, hah,’ Yone chuckled as he looked at one of the items Syclone dropped.

Type: Accessory (Necklace)

Grade: Bronze

Level Requirement: None

Stats:

+120 HP

+5% Cooldown Reduction

+3 Magic Resistance

+5 Movement Speed

Passive Effect – Vein Pulse

Every 15 seconds in combat, gain a burst of agility:

Increases Evasion by 15% for 3 seconds

Removes one slow/stun effect if active

Yone felt his heart about to jump out of his chest as he read through the necklace stats, his hands shaking as he immediately wore it in fear that it might run out or something similar.

’I’m confident that Syclone is shedding tears by now, hehe,’ He chuckled as he entered the Town and logged off. He needed to deal with a few things before it’s too late.

Stepping out of his bed, Yone couldn’t help but sigh,’ Truly, this weird feeling never changes.’

Since his regression, each time he leaves the game, he feels weak, powerless, and helpless to do anything. It is exactly the same as what he felt once he was the squad leader of Guardian Angels, unable to provide any help for his family.

To make matters even worse, the feeling was even worse at this moment because after seven years of future knowledge, he knew a lot about the game but not the world, he knew a lot about which friend backstabbed him and left him alone, but not which would help.

He lost touch with his father once his brother took care of them.

He lost touch with his family and rarely visited them, ashamed of his situation.

His past life was full of similar mistakes.

But Yone vowed never to repeat those.

Despite not being that great of a man in real life, he will force himself to become that person!

His life starts now and he should show the real image of an oldest son and big brother today.

His real fight starts now!

And he vowed to help those who stood by his side.

As for those who wronged him…

He would repay them a hundredfold!

Wiping away some of his tears that flooded down his cheeks, Yone took out his phone and called Noah.

The call rang once.

“That you, sir?” Noah’s voice was respectful over the phone, his tone suppressed, and no arrogance was shown.

He truly was amazed and wished to build a strong relationship with this mysterious player called Requiem. Just a young man in his twenties, yet he was showing so much potential at such a young age.

Truly a hidden gem!

“It’s done. Intiial guide sold and you get plus information on it, money also on hold. What about the shares?”

Yone heard a chuckle through the phone. “Check your wallet app.”

Yone tapped the screen. His breath got caught for a moment as he confirmed the deposit and share allocation notice from GA Holdings.

“You just bought yourself a seat at the table,” Noah said. “Don’t make me regret betting on a gamer instead of a real businessman.”

“You won’t.”

They hung up. Yone leaned back in his chair, heart pounding as he knew that his parents were finally safe.

’With this amount of shares, I secured that place for sure!’ Yone smiled as he looked at the number displayed on the screen.

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