a short chapter 1 cuz a prologue is too mainstream._Clasp of the Titans by Phatataz

Wake up, eat, work, go home,do housework, play video games, eat, play more video games. Such was Des Reyes' life a monotonous cycle, repeat after repeat after repeat. he was becoming numb. Numb of his existence. with an anti-social personality coupled with his video game addiction he had few friends all from video games, gamers much like himself. he could not find any more sense of excitement for his life until...

everything changed when he came across a new game made in Korea that was slowly becoming a popular craze all over the world, its name was Royal Road made by unicorn corporation. royal road grabbed his attention, something new, something revolutionary, a thousand times better than normal video games but more importantly it will be providing Des his much needed escape.

"Virtual Reality" Des whispered to himself with a mysterious voice.

all he had to do now was wait for the installation of the capsule to finish. it can be seen in his eyes excited but anxious. he is desperately trying to calm himself down. he looked like a young predator, very impatient wanting to pounce straight away at the capsule.

waiting seemed like an eternity, it was until Des heard the sound he was waiting for.

Ringgggggggggggggggggggg

Capsule installation finished, you may now use the capsule. It flashed on the monitor.

So it begins, my journey begins on May 1. Des thought to himself with a devilish smile. Gods, demons, monsters, beast and all creatures of the royal road. i dare them to come between me and my escape! I will slaughter them all.

Des Reyes’ cold eyes stared at the monitor, tired but excited. All the months he spent on research in preparation for this day, all those nights of planning, conceptualizing, researching, watching hours after hours after hours of videos, today was its culmination.

He had to work for a year just to earn the equivalent of 10,000,000 won just to buy a capsule used to connect to royal road, very expensive to his taste but he reminded himself that this is worth it, this would be his escape from his real life, all the blood, sweat and tears will be worth it. HE WILL MAKE SURE OF IT.

connect to royal roadyesno

When the message came, Des shouted without hesitation.

YES!!!

-the scan on your iris and veins has determined that you are an unregistered use. do you want to create a new account?

this was the sound that welcomed Des to virtual reality. it was a sweet feminine voice. He thought that if this voice was recorded from a human being the owner of the voice would be very beautiful, he was sure of it. He looked around to determine if what he thought was true, if the owner of the voice was really beautiful; much to his dismay no one was there; a space withing the universe. He sighed and continued with the activation process of a new account.

"Yes"

-select the name of your avat...

"Claudius Maximus Desimus Vladuis "

names of four great Roman generals known for their courage and brilliance. they were closest to the Gods during there times. that was what Des wanted to be a great general, a hero to his people. names that would stike fear to the hearts of the enemies and command respect to his friends. a far cry to his his name Des short for Desiderio Reyes.

-select the gender from male, female or neutr...

"Male". Why so many questions Des asked. Are you perhaps interested in me? Des playfully questioned the voice.

He thought that since the voice is probably AI and he is alone here might as well be naughty for a bit.

-Royal road has forty-nine race. You may select the primary twenty-nine...

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"Elven!" Could i invite you sometimes for dinner? I don't mind if you are just a voice, but i prefer you bring your body.

-My apologies adventurer I am just an AI voice. it is not possible to eat dinner with you. Yours truly does not have a mouth to eat or a body for that matter. Explained the AI in a monotonous and machine-like manner.

"i don't mind it". My love has no requisites. Countered Des as he recovered form the shock.

AI here is really advance to reply that to me Des thought to himself.

-You may alter your appearan...

"Yes of course, i would replied Des. When my new very handsome avatar is finished would you go out to launch with me?

After four long hours of grueling (Photoshop) editing. Des was finished. What Des stated was really true. he had the most handsome avatar ever. A beauty that is comparable to the Gods and Goddesses of Royal road.

"Now that i have the most handsome avatar ever, can you go out to dinner with me? Des insistently asked the voice.

"I will not end this until you say yes to me. what else do you need i have an avatar that surpasses even the Gods and goddesses of the royal road. Even Freya would be head over heels with me. Des boasted.

"Des could not believe himself he was not this type of person. he was anti-social to begin with. this must be caused by his new found freedom, his escape immediately changed him for better or worst.

Three hours of long awkward silence followed.

-Adventurer you had spent more than 5 hours irl time. Are you done with your avatar?

"No! i would only say yes until you say yes to my dinner invitation! Des felt he could be pushy here so he did.

-Adventurer you had spent more than 6 hours irl time. Are you done with your avatar?

"No! i would only say yes until you say yes to my dinner invitation! Insisted Des.

-Adventurer you had spent more than 7 hours irl time. Are you done with your avatar?

"No! i would only say yes until you say yes to my dinner invitation! Insisted Des.

Des noticed that the AI voice seemed annoyed but he dismissed it as his imagination only.

-Grrrrrrrrrr. Adventurer you had spent more than 8 hours irl time. Are you done with your avatar?

"No! i would only say yes until you say yes to my dinner invitation! Insisted Des.

wait what? Des was surprised the AI was showing clear signs of anger. Maybe a little bit more Des thought to himself.

Adventurer you had spent more than 8... GRRRRRRRRR forget it!!!!! Freya hear your humble servant as she grovels before you. Please hear my call. Take heed of a wronged Servant.. grant me boon.

Des was dropped jaw shocked. he could not believe it. the avatar creation voice was angry and was imploring the Gods for help.

-Servant your Goddesses has heard your plea. Said another voice. Booming but beautiful.

oh dear! i am screwed!! Des screamed internatlly as he could not find any strength to speak.

-Adventured! You insignificant little flea!! you dare abuse the servant's kindness? But your most heinous sin is blasphemy. YOU DARE DECLARE THAT I THE GODDESS FREYA WOULD SWOON OVER YOU? you? YOU DARE MOCK ME? I CURSE THEE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

"No wait!!!!!!!

a short chapter 1 cuz a prologue is too mainstream.

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