Then everything vanished, the lively cheers stopped, only silence and darkness. The fight was so surreal and realistic like I've traveled back in time. And now, I'm alone in this world I made in my mind, and nothing else but me. But there's also peace and calmness, my heart feels lighter than ever before, and my mind floats freely in this void. Until a voice came to me in my dream, a soft and beautiful voice. A voice so pure it could only come from a god.
"Greetings, Aidan Blueford. I've been watching you from a distant place. I've seen your skill and dedication, and things only you can do."
The soothing voice echo in my very soul like a great musician playing a wonderful song. But suddenly, I've been showered with questions about the voice and my anxiety raised an alarm.
"Who are you? Why do you know me? And what are you doing here in my dream?"
A voice is calm and tranquil but I can't help but feel uneasy to the voice. I was filled with confusion, but oddly, I find a bit of comfort from the voice.
"Relax, Aidan. I'm not going to hurt you, I just want to talk. I know who you are and I know what you're going through right now."
He says suspicious and creepy things to me but why do I still feel so calm in his presence? He knows my name as well and I don't have any clue to who this person is.
"Hahaha! I'm sorry if I sounded like a creepy stalker, please forgive me. You can call me the "The Watcher", I didn't intend to intervene in your life but I can't help seeing you like so lonely and helpless. But to calm you down, I suppose I can give you some answers first."
A shocking realization suddenly hit me.
"You can read my mind?!"
"Yes, I can. Do you have any more questions to ask? Ask away."
Hearing his voice calms down Aidan's shocked expression and is now replaced by interest instead.
"Then, why do you know me?"
"I know you because I've been watching you all this time. I saw you wet your bed, get teased by your friends, get your heart broken, be the reason a raid failed, and everything else that happened up until now. "
It feels so cringey remembering those moments, but he really knows everything about me. It feels so awkward to know that someone out there is watching me while I did all those things in my life. But no matter, he can read what I'm thinking and it would be rude to let him wait.
"So, what do you want with me?"
"I know you're having trouble about your life, and I'm here to offer you an opportunity. A once in a lifetime opportunity. I see a potential in you that could blossom if given the right conditions and proper care. But it will never happen in this world."
I have no idea what he's talking about. A potential in me? I'm only a high school graduate with little job experience from cooking in Mac Roland's. I'm not even gifted with talent in sports, music, or arts. I often get bullied by everyone since I have a weak physique so I played a VRMMORPG instead to play with people and find some friends to talk to.
"Aidan, you underestimate yourself. It's true that you're not gifted with a wonderful skill or an outstanding talent. But your strong will, smarts, kindness, perseverance, and humility are your greatest traits. You even treated your good friend earlier even though you're struggling financially."
A spark flowed through me, like lightning hitting the ground and spreading the electricity. His comforting words eases my depressed and lonely soul. I've never had someone to talk to like this ever since Mythos was closed. I'm only looking at my bad side ever since my brother died, maybe there's more to me than I thought.
"Perhaps... Perhaps you're right..."
"Of course, that's why I came here to help you, give you another chance, a chance to show you who you really are and what are your true capabilities."
"Then I want to know what's your offer?"
"First, let me ask you this, aren't you tired of your world? Tired of feeling weak and bored with no one to talk to? Tired of what your plain and boring dark world has to offer? I'm here to give you a chance to live in another world. A fantasy world full of magic, monsters, and dangers. Corrupted souls roaming the world, cultists ravaging the lands, and vile demons spreading chaos, just like your favorite game Mythos. Strong mystical monsters and a new world to discover awaits you in this new adventure."
Aidan's soul burst with energy when Aidan heard the Watcher's offer, a sudden excitement surged throughout his body and he felt his palms getting sweaty.
A fantasy world like mythos? I've always wanted to go on another adventure. It sounds dangerous but this is just a dream, right? If this is my last fantasy adventure then hell yeah I'll accept it.
"So so you accept my offer, Aidan?"
This is my last chance, the last adventure, even if it's only in a dream like this. There's only one answer to his question.
"Yes, I accept your offer. One last adventure in a dream before I go back into the dark and lonely world"
"Then I will grant you my blessing, and another gift for you from your past, your flames, to help you in your perilous journey. You will start anew in this world of mine, and raise your power through knowledge and experience. Good luck to your new world Aidan."
What does he mean by my new world? Isn't this just a dream?
A bright light appeared and then there's nothing but the deafening silence ringing in my ear.
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"Why did you go to all that trouble and come to my world just to get him?"
"Simply because he knows what real adventure is, and I want him to come to my world and let him shine like he used to instead of letting him rot."
"You really liked him from the start, didn't you? You even met with him in Mythos and now this. Well whatever, as long as you keep your promise."
"You really know me. And don't worry, I will keep my promise."
"Well then, let's watch him and see what your children will do to this newcomer."
"This will be great."