Ethan woke in a big bed. Sitting up he looked around.

"Open inventory!".....

Nothing happened.

"Status!".........

Nothing again.

Ethan was confused. Why did nothing happen? Looking around frantically he noticed a note on his bedstand. Calming himself he opened the note.

Dear,

Eric Clipse

Welcome to Real Magic Online. A few things you will need to know. To log out a person can only do so in the dream realm or the afterlife. To enter the dream realm simply fall asleep. Stats, e-mail, and forums can only be managed outside the game. This is in order to encourage our players to log out. If you die you enter the afterlife. If you die you loose one level. There is no "inventory" to make the game more immersive. If there is any problems, magic call GM can be cast at any time. If you need to know the in real life time tap any surface three times.

-GM

Looking up he understood. Pretty clever. The way they set up the game to be a real fantasy world.

*Knock knock*

Ethan stared at the door.

*Knock knock*

"Sir, are you in there?"

That's right! He has a butler.

"Come in." Ethan permitted.

The doors opened and an elderly man with the best posture Ethan has ever seen walks into the room. Immediately he bows and as he presents papers to Ethan.

"What are these?" He asked himself.

"Your proof of nobility," the butler responded as he opened it up. A ring with an Eclipse crest fell out of the envelope. The butler with lightning fast reflexes caught the ring and presented it to him. Taking the ring, he put it on his finger.

What to do now? He had no idea.

The butler stood straight.

"What is the extension of my lands?" Ethan asked

The butler kneeled before answering, "The entirety of Clipse valley, including 3 towns and the city of Avalon."

The valley was named after him, but the city wasn't? He had to probe further.

"Why is the city named Avalon?" Ethan asked.

"Avalon was named after your mother Lady Avalon and her father before her." The butler responded as if he was reading Ethan's mind said, "The name of valley's change with ownership."

Well that is good to know. Thinking back to the many movies he has seen, Ethan turned to the butler and said "Prepare my horse."

The butler lowered his head in response, before standing and leaving the room to carry out his task.

Ethan looked around and spotted it. A mirror was built into the wardrobe. Approaching it a magical display popped up. By touching the mirror, his clothes changed.

He went from the silk pajamas to some type of fancy furs. He kept scrolling through. Of the ten outfits he had, one caught his eye. Black robes with a loose black hood, made from leather, with a white T-shirt and black pants underneath was now on him.

Taking a moment he let it sink in, that here his name is Eric Clipse of Clipse valley.

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"Your horse is ready, my lord," said a shrill voice from behind.

Turning Eric's heart skipped a beat. There stood what he assumed was one of his maids. She had such a cute face! and attached to it was waving brown hair and fluffy cat ears. At first he didn't believe she was a beast-kin but looking at her wagging brown tail, he confirmed she was Nyan-kin(cat beast-kin). He noticed her with her hands holding her skirt up and head down. Looking closer he see it. The whitest pair of patties greeted his eyes.

Looking away he dismissed her, "Thank you".

Exiting his room, he sees a staircase in front of him and two doors one to his left and one to his right. The door on his left said Mary & Viki. The door on his right said Sebastian. He knew right away that Viki & Mary were his maids and Sebastian was his butler.

Wait a butler named Sebastian, he must of been really lucky for the random generation to give him this.

Proceeding down the stairs, he looked around the entrance hall. It was bare compared to his room, with only a few benches along the walls. The front door was open. There stood Sebastian waiting for him.

With a kneel Sebastian asked, "Do you need a weapon?"

Noticing that he was ill equipped to start adventuring he replied, "Yes, and rations"

Sebastian rang two bells that he retrieved from his pocket, and yelled, "Mary!".

Immediately the Nyan-kin jumped from the balcony with a sword on her back and a backpack over the sword. Approaching him she removed the items from her back and presented it to him. Eric strapped the sword to his back. Suddenly he felt his attack increased. He could never get that feeling in real life. His heart started beating faster. This game was going to really be fun.

"Give me a tour of my mansion," Eric commanded Sebastian. They left Mary in the entrance hall, alone.

Sebastian took him through many rooms, most of which were unoccupied. He was lead into the kitchen. There were many little wingless fairies!

"Sebastian, what are these?" Eric inquired.

"Brownies, sir" he answered without hesitation.

"What are they doing in the kitchen?" Eric proceeded.

"Brownies, are fairy-kin. They love cleaning, cooking and the like. Their food is always sweet. But be carful if they bite you, you will be made better in their eyes," Sebastian concluded.

"Better? How so?"

"They are feminist, looking delicate and beautiful is an improvement to them."

Eric began to fear the little people.

"They may even change you into a woman." Sebastian continued.

"Well let us move on then." Eric's voice was filled with fear.

Sebastian lead him past the kitchen into the winding corridors that was his mansion.

Being shown secret passages, and rooms did not compare to the bathhouse. It was wonderful! Marble walls and floors surrounded him statues of nearby, nearly naked mermaids watched the water, as if longing to jump in themselves.

"Next the Garden," Sebastian announced.

Walking outside he was astounded. There were so many flying-little-glowing people. They were fairies. As cute as they are, starring at them bored him after a while, then he looked to the many different flowers. Some species he recognized: lavender, roses, tulips, and many more. But eventually he stumbled upon a few he did not know. Yes, he was positive, these were fantasy flowers. Some glowed faintly while others changed colors upon his sight, exotic colored humming birds were moving from flower to flower. Approaching the pond, he finally came to the conclusion. This place would be perfect for a date. He suddenly felt lonely. If only someone loved him. That is the downside of remaining invisible. Your social life is nonexistent.

Little did Eric know, a girl sneezed, a few towns over in game. Can she get sick in a game? She had no idea.

Finishing his tour of the garden he was lead down into the cellar. What was down there was as expected. After which they headed to the main hall.

Sebastian opened the front door for him and bowed.

Eric walked outside and is greeted by a cloudless sky, two horses, and an armored woman on one of the horses. Looking closer, she was covered head to toe in shiny dark armor.

Turning around Eric asked, "Sebastian, who is that?"

"Combat Maid Viki," Sebastian answered.

A combat maid too! His Otaku side was bursting with joy.

Swiftly he made his way to the open saddled horse. Putting his hand out, the horse met his hand. The horse lowered it's head to him in respect. Is this really a game?, crossed his mind.

Throwing himself onto the horse he readjusted his position. He was going to need to get use to horseback riding. If anyone seen how he just got on the horse they would probably laugh. Grabbing the reigns he began at a slow trot. The Combat Maid followed.

Approaching the gate to the wall that surrounded the Clipse estate, Eric noticed a stone arch to his left and right. What a nice decoration. Eric officially left the estate and the doors closed behind him. A forest smothered the two of them if it wasn't for the road they would surely get lost.

After a few minutes they were confronted by armed and armored little green men with pointy ears. Both of the horses were spooked causing Eric to fall off. There was no way he could run now. Drawing his sword he prepared for battle.

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Sneezing is sometimes a sign of someone talking about you.

A butler named Sebastian is a reference to Black Butler.

Combat maid, is a reference to any anime that has combat maids.

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