Lots of grammar errors, basic vocabulary. You have been warned. [English is out of my league for God’s sakes!] And yes, I copied some of the texts from The Legendary Moonlight Sculptor.

Chapter 2

Xen, who was now in the very game, he let his eyes adjust to the light of his new world.

Royal Road is as realistic at it could get, he thought.

It was the truth, the realism in Royal Road was unmatched. The background was still obviously pixelated, but it was enough to genuinely impress the 10 year old boy and any other hopefuls.

The town was filled with loud party recruiters and merchants. It was still the same in any other game.

Xen was starting to enjoy his time in the game, and it had only been a minute since he arrived. All the other games he played were nothing more than a predictable script. They were boring, repetitive, typical.

But Royal Road was different.

It contains a vast world where players can explore without limit. A new map, race, class or discovery are made every single day in the game. And it had already been 2 years since its launch!

Joon Ki’s dad was truly a genius. To share the same blood with him was truly a blessing.

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A great majority of newcomers were getting down to basics, simple quests, or learn craft skills, such as tailoring, blacksmith and cooking, which are relatively easy to acquire.

The game boast of its unrestricted flexibility, almost to the extent of disorder, and while all the highest ranking positions arc still occupied by NPCs instead of users, this reinforces the need for personal contacts.

On the other hand, a considerable number of users work in libraries or stores to make money.

The Central Square brims with merchant wannabes who set up kiosks to buy and sell with fellow users and many new parties in pursuit of adventure are formed on the spot every minute.

After watching them casually, Xen didn’t hesitate to head for the Training Hall.

Even though Xen was allegedly a Game Master, his father refused to give him any more privilege than he already has. He was to play the game like any other user.

A newcomer in Royal Road is confined to the city of origin for a week in real world and four weeks in the game, thanks to the parallax between one place and the other.

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Xen thought he might as well train for increase his stats for future use during the confined time that was forced on him.

With a sigh, Xen walked slowly towards the Instructor who was standing right in front of the entrance of the Training Hall.

The Insturctor’s eyes hardened and he glared at Xen. “Young adventurer, I presume you have arrived at the Versailles continent very recently,” the instructor said almost monotonously.

“Well, of course.” Xen replied calmly. “I have heard about this Kingdom and the great Training Hall from across the country! Not to mention how well the Instructor here teaches. Please give me guidance and enlighten me with your experience, Honorable Instructor.” Xen bows his upper body into a 90 degree flex.

“My, what ettique you have, very well then. I shall guide you throughout your time here.”

*Ting*

Skill: You learned Endear.

Enables you to appear more charming.

Stuns female enemies. (-5% SPD)

Xen grinned. “I believe that would be impossible right now,  Honorable Instructor. With how I am right now, it would be disrespectful of me to stand in front of you. I shall seek guidance once again after I am more worthy of your teaching. Please excuse me.”

Xen scurried towards a scare crow. After all that amiable talk, he was exhausted.

“Phew, scary.” He heaved, and lied on the prickly grass. Even the sensation felt real.

Xen closed his eyes and took a brief rest. The game was amazing. There was nothing that he was not satisfied with.

Just when Xen was about to start training, a certain figure caught his eyes.

He raised his head when he heard chatter beside him.

“That girl’s definitely got iron guts.”    [sound familiar? ;) ]

“She’s freaking tough.”

“Can’t believe any sane woman’s going so far”

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