by Dave Austin
“Not bad,” Nympha said. “Now follow me.” She started walking but didn’t stop talking. “When you get to level 5, new possibilities will open for you. You can be a healer, a magician, or you can remain an archer. Some skilled players can infuse magic into their weapons. I almost forgot to tell you that when you learn your first special attack you’ll be able to see how much magic you have, and how much it will cost for that attack.”
I followed her down beaten roads, which were covered with blood and mud, with some bodies alongside. Behind us was the dangerous quietness of the prairie that almost took my life. It didn’t take us more than five minutes to get to the city.
Chapter III
The city was similar to the medieval cities I was used to seeing in historical movies. It had a rusty plate at the entrance that said:
“Welcome to the city of Viribus”
Whoever chose that name could’ve been a little more creative. The streets were narrow, the air was dirty, and the houses were old and built of wood and straw. However, hundreds of people shared the streets, and their footsteps and voices blurred the city's impoverishment.
I could see everyone’s level and username. Nobody cared about who was who, only what they could offer. The gun vendors and some villagers were part of the game, but the rest were real people. Unlike me, some were already at high levels. They had iron armor, metal-based shields, square jaws, and broad shoulders. Nympha was walking too fast, and it was becoming increasingly difficult to follow her through the dark alleys she entered.
I got distracted and ended up hitting someone bigger than me and falling to the ground. My head was spinning. I heard the person in front of me saying that she was sick of newbies. I apologized and told her that it wouldn’t happen again, and she turned around. Her armor gleamed, and her long red hair fluttered with the slight gust of dusty wind that swept across the city. I couldn’t believe it: it was the girl on the cover of the game. She was wearing a different armor. I was surprised to learn that she was real, and a level 7. It would be hard to talk to her, but that only fuelled my desire to level up.
“Just don’t hit me again, or we’ll have problems,” she said and turned around.
“Why are you talking to a level 0 guy?” one of the guys around her asked.
I had a compulsive urge to attack him, but I would be destroyed in less than five seconds. He was level 7 and had a sword with strange blue rays around it. I knew he could crush me easily. Not to mention his body structure made me feel extremely small. I didn’t have much to lose, but it wasn’t worth my time. One day I would make him submit to my wishes. I just had to invest in the game. His username was Loras, and the woman was Brianna.
I stood and noticed that Nympha was leaning against the wall, impatiently waiting for me. She made me talk to four different people: an arms dealer, a shield salesman, and two residents. One of them owned a rest home and another owned a tavern where the players went to hang out. When she finished speaking, I noticed that my experience bar was being filled. Suddenly I heard a slight whistle, and 0 became 1. I was offered 5 points to distribute for my attributes, three outfit options, and the possibility of making small changes to certain parts of my body.
I increased the size of my dick, my jawline, and brightened my eyes. I used three points on the attack, and two on the defense. I also chose a simple outfit; one that gave me the freedom of movement. It would be more practical to move while using my bow. I still had no special attacks, but it was a humble beginning and I wasn’t in a rush. The outfit consisted of a kind of wooden t-shirt and a pair of small brown shorts, which actually resembled the color of wood. They weren’t really comfortable, but I would have to deal with it until I leveled up.
I felt ready to conquer the endless world in front of me. I noticed some odd changes in the way Nympha treated me. A slight smile appeared on the corners of her mouth at the same time she flipped her hair. She grabbed my hand and led me through the streets to the resting place. I had an idea of what was about to happen, but I still had some doubts about how good it would be. My heart was racing, and the tip of my cock was rubbing against my pants. She had a short talk with the owner and returned with the key to room 223.
We climbed two flights of stairs and arrived at the designated room. I had sweat running down my body, but she was extremely calm. No wonder: after all, she was just part of the game. The room was small but cozy. It had a television transmitting news of the game and a bed in the right corner that was roomy enough for two people.
She led me to the bed and pushed me, letting me fall onto the mattress. It was softer than I was used to and had a red satin blanket on top of it. Without wasting time, she climbed onto the bed and positioned herself on top of me. I could feel her weight pressing down on me as her hands slid down my chest. I was panting and my body released an alarming heat. I had been with two girls before, but never one so hot, and never one who seemed so happy and eager to be with me.
"We can do whatever you want. All your desires, fantasies, and dreams can come true," Nympha said, licking her lips provocatively.
She started grinding on my thin shorts, and I couldn’t take it anymore. I didn’t care if she was part of the game. I just wanted the pleasure she could offer me. I lowered my shorts. There was nothing underneath except my erect cock, which was extremely ready to get into action.
Her eyes sparkled, and her desire seemed to have increased. In an instant, she got up and knelt in front of me. I could feel my heart almost leaping out of my chest and my legs trembling. She grabbed my cock tightly by the base and took it into her mouth, letting her thick lips wrap around it. I moaned and quickly put my hands on the back of her head. Pleasure spread through my body like angry waves crashing onto fearless rocks.
Whoever wrote that it was impossible to deny realism and comparisons with reality itself was absolutely right. I was in the game, and I wasn’t going to leave until I had a harem of players available to please me. I wanted fame, power, and control over my decisions. Deep down, I knew that maybe that wasn’t the right reason to play or even to want to be a hero, but it was mine and no one would stop me.
I watched her head bobbing back and forth as she took me deeper and deeper. It wasn’t long before she was deep-throating me. I hadn’t felt such pleasure and desire in a very long time. She fondled my balls as her lips slid down my cock repeatedly. I could feel her tongue curling and flick on the side, and then twirling on my tip. I was trying to focus on a random point on the wall so our momentum wouldn’t end so fast.
I was pretty sure she’d been programmed exactly for something like this. She was the embodiment of what any guy wanted in bed. She was at my mercy, and I had some ideas wandering through my head. I pressed her head down and watched as she choked on my cock. Her saliva dripped through the corners of her mouth and ended up on her tits or the brown floor. Suddenly, she slid her lips all the way back.
She looked at me and stared into my eyes. I could hear her panting and her delicate smile she was trying hard to hide. She bit her lip before asking me, "What's your biggest wish? Tell me. Please." Her voice was sweeter than it had been before.
The difference between the person she was an hour ago and the one she was now was astonishing. Whoever had programmed her should be praised. The game was worth its price, and it was conquering me. There wasn’t a single doubt in my mind—or body—that I would buy any future expansion they released.
"I want to finish inside of you," I said shyly.
"What are you waiting for?" she answered as she got up.
She began to dance sensuously, taking little breaks to remove a piece of clothing each time. It didn’t take long for her to be naked. Her long dark hair covered her protruding breasts. My eyes drifted to her pussy. She had just a few black hairs above the clit, and nothing more. Her skin was glistening, and I couldn’t wait to touch it. She took my shirt off, and before I could even lay a finger on her she bent right in front of me. I couldn’t believe it was happening.
My heart was racing at breakneck speed. She craved my cock, and I yearned to please her.
I got up, grasped her hips, and guided my cock directly into her warm pussy. Her outer lips welcomed me, offering my cock strings of wetness that made it slide easily. It had been a while since the last time I had had sex, so I began slowly. It felt amazing. She had a tight pussy that clenched every time I thrust into her. She was super-tight and it felt even better than any other girl I had been with. Her moans were extremely realistic, and they quickly filled the room. I hastened my pace, digging my fingers into her flesh and grabbing a handful of her hair. She looked so submissive and so happy to please me. It was like a dream come true. She even moved her hips and matched my movements as I rocked my body back and forth.
“Are you enjoying this?” she asked as she looked over her shoulder.
I nodded and started to thrust faster and deeper. Her pussy was tightening around my cock, but I didn’t care. I could still resist for a little longer. Suddenly, she pushed her whole body against me until I was sitting on the bed and she was on my lap, bouncing her ass up and down. She was going faster, and I could feel my body shuddering, getting ready to release my pleasure inside her. I was trying my best to hold it, but it was getting too hard. Her moans got louder, and she began squeezing her boobs and holding them together.
“Don’t stop, please. I’m going to cum!” she shouted.
I could feel the sweat falling down my face as she moved faster, and I questioned if she could have an orgasm and feel pleasure. Her high-pitched moans got stuck in my head as she came intensely. She kept thanking me and begging me to finish inside her. Her voice was like sweet torture to me. It was even harder to resist when she was asking for it.
Suddenly, I felt it. It was coming and I couldn’t stop it. I grabbed her hips and helped her bounce harder as I shot a huge load inside her pussy. Even after I finished, she kept bouncing on my cock, making sure she received all my white sticky fluid inside her. My cock went half-erect but she didn’t seem to care. She wanted all of it and didn’t stop after a few minutes of slow grinding. She got up and once again bent in front of me, letting me watch as my sticky liquid leaked out of her pussy and dripped down her slit. It was one of the most beautiful things I’d ever seen. I thought we were done, but she had other plans. She knelt in front of me, grabbed my cock, and sucked the tip of it, swallowing the cum that was still there. When she finished I lay down on the bed, wondering if that had really happened. She sat next to me and caressed my chest while whispering how grateful she was for meeting me.
Chapter IV
Suddenly, we heard a loud bang. The whole city trembled, and some houses become nothing more than ruins. Desperate people were shouting for help and constant explosions. I felt bewildered and slightly frightened. I had no idea what was going on, but I knew it was something or someone evil and dreadful. As the shivers ran throughout my body, I could feel it. However, I couldn’t move. I lay there, my body frozen in place, listening to the people crying, the doors slamming, the frenzied rush, and the fire spreading through the streets and buildings. I thought about going to help, but I was just a level one player. The impact I would have would be zero, or close to that.
"It's time to become a hero and fight for the fame you want to achieve. There won’t be a right time. There is just the moment you decide it's time to step up," Nympha said as she grabbed my hands and held them together.
She was right, and I knew it. It was now or never. No one was going to wait for me to be ready; it was all upon me. I got up and put on my armor. It was my turn to show that I could have an impact on the game and to get people to chant my name. I kissed Nympha’s lips and then I left the room. I was all by myself. I took several hits from frightened people while I was going down the stairs and headed for the street. I saw several low-level players, completely fearful and wondering where they could run to or hide. I couldn’t be like them. I couldn’t run away. I couldn’t be a coward.
I went out into the street and saw the city being consumed by flames, while a few players ranging from level 3 to level 5 tried to help the newer ones seek shelter. The real action was in the center of the city. From where I was, I could see the electrifying beams of colorful flames, and the sparks of metal swords as they clashed. I knew I had to go there. My destiny was waiting for me. I had my stamina and health at maximum.
I opened the map and looked for the fastest way to get there. I outlined it and drew the bow from my back. I had only used it once, but I felt ready to do so again. With adrenaline running through my body, I crossed the city streets until I was close to the intended place. I felt invincible.
I had to make a slight detour, having reached a bend whose ruins prevented passage. There were people near the fire trying to quench it while crying because they’d lost all their belongings. Some players were trying to help, including a level 7 magician with water powers. Part of me wanted to help them, but I knew my help there would be useless. I kept going and soon I was in the center of the city.
I couldn’t believe what I was seeing. It was a fierce and fearsome fight. There were several level 3 beasts, their faces disfigured, and they were throwing themselves against the meager amount of heroes who protected the city. There were only five heroes, and one of them was the girl from the cover, Brianna.
Behind the animals, there was a faceless man. Where his face should be was only a black void which conveyed a terrible sensation, as if his very presence instigated evil from within. Although he had no face, I could feel him looking at me, inviting me to his side, offering me perks that I couldn’t even imagine.
I suppressed those evil thoughts that were attempting to spread throughout my mind and positioned myself behind our defenders. They didn’t even notice me. All their attention was on the insects, and to protect the city from the claws of that dreadful being. Suddenly I noticed that an animal had distanced itself from the herd and was preparing to attack from the right side. I was still nervous, but I put an arrow in the bow. My arrows were still wood-only. I pointed, and with my fingers still trembling, I fired. The arrow went at breakneck speed and hit the beast in one of his small, yellow eyes, causing him to crash to the ground.
Due to my low level, the arrow didn’t have a great effect, merely delaying the beast. In a few seconds, he stood up with one eye out and a metallic gray liquid dripping from the hole and continued charging against us. I fumbled and tried to remove another arrow from my bag as fast as possible, but suddenly the animal became a mixture of dust, which inevitably disappeared.
I looked around and noticed the cover girl, Brianna, whose real name I still didn’t know, had killed him with her gleaming sword. It was transmitting a lot of heat and there were huge flames around it. Undoubtedly, the girl controlled the power of fire and fused it with the sword. I knew there weren’t many players capable of taming that art. The slightly curved and wrinkled features on her face told me she wasn’t amused. This wasn’t a joke; it was something real and it would have consequences if I didn’t take it seriously.
"Thank you for your help. Stay behind and shoot only when you’re sure you can hit them," she said quickly.
I could feel the faceless man smiling. His happiness passed through my body like a stiff knife, piercing my insides until my guts squirmed. The pain was agonizing but it wasn’t time to complain. It was time for me to be one of the heroes.
I focused on the battle unfolding before me. I could still hear the unbridled melancholy coming from the burning streets. I tried my hardest to brush those sounds away so I wouldn’t lose my focus. I replaced them with songs embellished with my name as the main theme. We were six against dozens of beasts, and the evil being still hadn’t moved. I was shooting arrow after arrow, trying to delay them long enough for any of the other five players to kill them.
From time to time, I would look at Brianna. I knew I shouldn’t do it in the middle of the battle, but it was impossible not to notice her bright eyes and the way her teeth gritte
d with every fierce attack she made. She had sweat running down her cheeks, just like everyone else.
There was a level 7 magician, Magik, who seemed to be able to manipulate the earth. He was creating several blocks of wood and using the green threads under the earth to trap the enemies and throw them away. Loras was also there, fighting alongside a level 7 archer, ShadowIng, whose arrows had an icing tip and were able to freeze our opponents. There was also a level 6 giant man, Manly, whose ax was bigger than my head. To complete the team there was also a level 5 skinny blonde girl who kept healing everyone and had a weird name, Pimmy.
The battle was dragging on, and I couldn’t see the end of it. No matter how many we killed there were always more. It seemed like for every one we killed, two were born. However, none of us slowed down. We were all willing to give our lives for the city. The game was no longer just a game. It had become something else, and each one of us had our reasons to give our best.
The healer was about to run out of magic. I still had two health capsules left but I was saving them for the right moment, that critical moment when hope is already fading in a fine light. My stamina was slowly decreasing, and I had no idea how much more I could handle. The good news was that for every shot I hit, I earned a certain amount of experience. I gained more when I delivered the final blow.
Suddenly, I realized that I was already on level 3. Finally, I had a special attack; I could send three arrows at the same if I had enough energy for it. I thoroughly analyzed the situation, and doing the math, I realized that I could use the technique three times.