Adam stared at the newly updated status window before him. The sleek blue interface glowed faintly, displaying his character’s details:

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Name: AlphaBoss

Species: Human

Class: Administrator

Level: 1

Experience: 0/100

Physical Stats:

- Stamina: 5

- Endurance: 5

- Intelligence: 5

- Strength: 5

- Agility: 5

- Luck: 3

- Unassigned Points: 0

Skill: Reality Manipulation (Level 1)

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Adam’s eyes lingered on the words "Reality Manipulation." His mind raced with questions. This wasn’t a skill he had encountered in his previous experience with the game. What did it mean? How would it work? Was it as powerful as it sounded? He felt a mix of excitement and curiosity bubbling inside him.

Adam is thinking about all these things and he is unable to understand how such a big change can come about just by logging in from his previous account and whether this change is available only to him or to all the old players.

Before he could delve further into its meaning, the golden avatar draws Adam's attention to himself, clapping its hands in a gesture of congratulations. Its glowing eyes locked onto Adam as it spoke in a calm, formal tone.

"Welcome to Row Online," it began. "This is an open-world game, but it also contains a storyline that you are encouraged to explore. We grant our players freedom to discover, experience, and utilize their unique powers. Exploration is the core of this world."

He remembers the same scene from his past life, but last time instead of this Avatar, another Avatar was present and his dialogue was exactly the same.

The avatar bowed slightly before continuing, "You may now design your character. Alternatively, you may choose to retain the appearance from your previous account."

Adam’s mind flashed back to the character he had painstakingly designed in the PC version of the game. His avatar had been a reflection of his ideal self—striking and mysterious.

He remembered the flowing black clothes, the half-face mask that added an air of enigma, the small dagger tied to his waist, his stark white hair, and piercing blue eyes.

He smiled faintly, a wave of nostalgia washing over him. "I’ll keep my previous character design," he said confidently.

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Adam is wondering if he can keep the character from his old account or he will have to design a new character. He looks curiously at his avatar standing in front of him.

The golden avatar nodded in acknowledgment. Instantly, Adam felt a shift in his appearance. His hair turned pure white, falling in soft strands around his face.

His eyes transformed into an intense, glowing blue, their color almost otherworldly. The black clothes materialized over his body, and the dagger hung securely at his waist.

As soon as adam get the nod from this avatar, Adam's mind fills with confidence and he thinks that it is very good because in this character, I have got extra boost in the clothes when I wear them.

As he examined his new form, a faint flicker of pride crossed his face. This was who he was in this world—AlphaBoss, the enigmatic adventurer. He felt a sense of familiarity and comfort in this appearance, as if he had slipped back into an old, well-worn coat.

Before Adam could say anything further, the golden avatar spoke again, its voice steady and commanding.

"Welcome officially to Row Online. Your tutorial ends here, and your journey in the real game begins now."

With those final words, the avatar vanished in a shimmer of golden light. The space around Adam grew eerily quiet. He stood alone, suspended in the vast void of space, the planet below him still rotating majestically.

Adam’s heart sank slightly as he realized what was about to happen. His fists clenched instinctively. "I hate this part," he muttered under his breath.

Suddenly, he felt a force pulling him downward. Gravity took hold, and he began to plummet toward the planet at an alarming speed. The wind roared in his ears as he fell, the planet’s surface rushing up to meet him. His stomach churned, and his heart pounded in his chest.

Through the chaos, Adam gritted his teeth, his body tensing as he braced for impact. Moments later, he crashed onto solid ground.

Despite the tremendous force of his landing, Adam emerged unscathed. The ground beneath him showed no signs of damage, no cracks or disturbances, as though the impact had never occurred.

Pushing himself up, Adam dusted off his clothes and surveyed his surroundings. A small, dry chuckle escaped his lips. "No matter how many times I experience this," he said to himself, "I can never fully get used to it."

He stood in the middle of a vast, open field. The grass beneath his feet was a vibrant green, swaying gently in the breeze. In the distance, he could see towering mountains, their peaks capped with snow.

To his left, a dense forest stretched as far as the eye could see, its trees tall and ancient. To his right, a sparkling river wound its way through the landscape, its waters clear and inviting.

Adam took a deep breath, the air fresh and crisp. He felt a sense of calm wash over him, despite the adrenaline still coursing through his veins. This was it—the beginning of his journey.

He glanced down at his hands, flexing his fingers. The gloves of his VR set felt real, as if they were a part of him. He reached for the dagger at his waist, pulling it out and examining it. The blade gleamed in the sunlight, sharp and deadly.

Adam smirked. "Well, that’s a start," he said to himself.

He took a step forward, the grass crunching softly under his boots. The world felt alive, every detail meticulously crafted. The sound of birds chirping in the distance, the rustle of leaves in the wind, the distant roar of a waterfall—it all added to the immersion.

As he walked, Adam couldn’t help but feel a sense of excitement building within him. This was a new beginning, a chance to rediscover the world he had once loved.

But it was also a chance to explore new possibilities, to push the boundaries of what he thought was possible.

The chapter concluded with Adam standing tall, his eyes scanning the mysterious new world around him, ready to face whatever challenges lay ahead. The journey had just begun, and he was more than ready to embrace it.