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Calyx, a boy brimming with innocent wonder, witnesses the world he knew crumble before his eyes. A brutal fate shatters his childhood, leaving behind a gaping void. Forced into a prophecy he doesn't understand, he learns a chilling truth: he's a vessel for a slumbering god, a legacy carved unto his soul. Bound by a destiny he doesn't choose, Calyx goes on a dangerous journey. Primordials, ancient beings beyond human reckoning, crave his power, while demons whisper promises of oblivion. And within him, the fallen god stirs, an entity yearning to reclaim its lost dominion. Torn between forces of light and darkness, Calyx grapples for control. He seeks answers in forbidden lore, whispers of forgotten power echoing in the ruins of his past. But the path to knowledge is paved with thorns. Each truth revealed is a shard of a blade, threatening to pierce his sanity. Will he find solace in self-discovery, or succumb to the alluring whispers of power? Can he navigate the darkened path of his own soul before the darkness consumes him? Or will he, like countless seekers before, fall prey to the insatiable hunger of the unknown, where even death is a fleeting mercy.

"There have been rumors, or rather, a myth," Malachi began, the hostility in the air dissipating slightly. "World after world drawn into the sacred grounds of this oasis, the same myth emerges—a tale of an irregular, a player unbound by the rules of floors and reality." After developing what would become the biggest VR game in the world at a young age, Ivan's rise to success was rapid, but his fall was just as quick. Betrayed and having everything taken away from him, he decides to enter the now-dangerous game he had created in search of power, risking death and permanent entrapment. However, he soon finds out the game has become far more than what he thought he made. Lines between worlds blur, and his goals go from revenge to survival, to regaining his position as a god. A god of a reality that is far more than just a game. [Game developer Level 2 skill: Crafting is now unlocked] ------- A/N: Ivan is neither a hero nor a villain; he is willing to do anything for personal gain, regardless of morality. He won't commit evil deeds without reason, but he won't hesitate to do them when necessary. The story starts with a basic plot and might seem like a typical "level up" story, but it's actually way more than that. You'll realize this within just a few chapters. The entire plot is a complex storyline shrouded in mystery. The true core of the story gradually unravels along the way, filled with unexpected twists and turns. I hope you enjoy the story. Thank you for reading!

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