Chapter 9: The Forum Revelation

After the cryptic warning, Lyra dug deeper into the forums. She came across a hidden thread, only accessible to players with high enough reputation. The thread detailed secret skill merges that powerful guilds were keeping under wraps, using them to dominate high-level content.

Her heart raced as she read through the posts. It was clear—merging skills wasn’t just a game mechanic, it was the mechanic. Those who mastered it could control the game's economy and power structures.

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She realized then that she had a choice. If she posted her recipe for Thunderfire, she’d attract attention—good and bad. Or she could keep it secret, using her newfound power to quietly climb the ranks.

Lyra leaned back in her chair. This game was becoming more than she had anticipated. And the choices were only getting harder.

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