Godsrealm Games [VRMMO LitRPG // Books 1-2 COMPLETE!] Chapter 2: Chapter 2: Start Game!

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“Long time no see, Captain!” Ace saluted jokingly. “How did you find me?” I asked, not really expecting a straight answer. “I have my sources,” he said, taking off his sunglasses. “Besides, I messaged you, so you must have known this was coming.” "I did. But there's a reason I didn't respond, Ace." "I know. I just wanted to see you after all this time," he said, frowning. "How are you holding up?" "Look, Ace. You're like a brother to me, but small talk is not really my forte. Never was." "Sure, sure," Ace held up his hands. "Don't need to be so unwelcoming, though. How about a beer?" "I don't drink." "A cigarette, then?" "I don't smoke either." "Do you do something fun?" I nodded my head slightly toward my left hand still holding the recurve bow. "Of course. Your only drug..." Ace sighed. "Anyway. Godsrealm is here. There were only 2 million capsules sold for it in the entire world as early access. The first week is for the pioneers, baby!" "I know, I was following the news." "So you are interested then, aren't you?" he laughed. "Curiosity got the better of me." Truth be told, I was more than a little curious. Even though my Valhalla career ended in an… unfortunate way, I hadn't really been myself since I stopped playing the game. It was what I was best at, after all. "Well, is there any way I could convince you to try it? I have been doing research on the teams and players who are about to join." "And?" "Avalon’s coming, too," Ace said after a theatrical pause. It was my turn to frown now. "I know, I know," Ace continued. "But hear me out." I raised my eyebrows, saying nothing. "Avalon is joining one of the northern kingdoms, the Kingdom of Ravenloft. I have been scouting around for the last couple of years, and I have a group who will follow me and challenge Ryder's reign. I’m forming a guild." "I always knew you'd be a leader one day," I smiled. He had both the skill and the charisma to create a successful team. Or, in this case, a guild. "Thanks, but I was thinking that you could be the one to stand in front of the wheel," he laughed, then hesitantly continued after seeing my expression. "I mean, you are much more of a leader figure than me." "I disagree, Ace. Valhalla was different. It was a five-man team, and we needed quick decision-making. Leading 4 people differs from being in charge of hundreds. I'm not qualified for that. You'd do a much better job. Your extrovert lifestyle, your way with people... You're much more suited for a position like this." Ace put his hands in his pockets and stared at the horizon for a while before answering. "Maybe. But you were always the glue, Seb. There's a reason Avalon could barely perform after we left, and it's not me or Cassie." He sighed. "Just think about it. Valhalla legends Zephyr and Blade, fighting against the tyranny of their old comrades. It sounds like an epic fantasy movie, doesn't it?" "It sure has a nice ring to it," I admitted. I was tempted, for sure. I'd left behind my friends, ended a relationship and said goodbye to my aunt before retreating to this God-forsaken place to collect my thoughts and have some peace, but I was slowly realizing this was not the answer. Still, I had to figure out my own way before getting dragged into something else. "Maybe one day, Ace." “You know my number in case you change your mind, boss.” “You will be the first one to know if that happens,” I said. “Also, don't call me boss.” Ace sat in his SUV and rolled down the window. "You've got it, boss," he winked. "It was nice talking to you, but I'll let you continue sulking and being all edgy. My Godsrealm alias will be Damocles. You can hit me up there, too," he said before speeding away, not even waiting for my answer. I kept looking at the car until it vanished in the distance, then let out a deep sigh. I immediately started wondering whether I'd made the correct decision, but what was done was done. Besides, the capsules have already sold out, so there's no point in thinking about it a