Ding!
A loud alert jolted Comrade 'No Hands' Maxim from his deep thoughts.
He looked at his screen and felt a surge of excitement.
"Haha! It worked!"
He exclaimed happily.
Maxim's plan was simple but effective, thanks to the combined efforts of Polina, the captivated crowd, and the mysterious Ecatarina.
He carefully orchestrated a series of moves to grab attention and captivate the unsuspecting audience.
Maxim knew that both Polina and the mesmerized onlookers would be engrossed in Ecatarina's battles.
He wanted to leave a lasting impression on them and make them curious about his own fights too, so, he made a bold comment about Ecatarina, ensuring that Polina and the crowd overheard it.
He knew her curiosity would turn into their curiosity and it would lead them to his fights, which should be next game after that battles of Ecatarina, depending on his captivating Name 'No Hands' unknowingly falling into his intricate plan.
"Now I can relax, knowing that I won't run out of Domain Coins until the day ends!
"Playing games whenever I want and wherever I want...
"I mean, I don't have to worry about money and time inside this game as I complete my tasks."
Maxim confidently declared.
His ultimate goal was clear: to accumulate a large fortune in Domain Coins for a satisfying and extended gameplay experience.
With abundant wealth, he could fully enjoy his virtual adventures, free from real-world worries.
Wealth had become his sole focus, overshadowing everything else.
After all, how can he play and proceed to his plans if his time inside this MMORPG game were limited by his coins?
Once he had amassed a substantial fortune, Maxim would move on to the next phase of his plan.
The details of this phase were a secret, known only to him and his brilliant mind. But one thing was certain—it was for the sake of humanity, for his comrades!
"It's near my comrades, I will make the plan perfect!"
Before long, Maxim stood before his next opponent, feeling anticipation rushing through his veins.
He knew this confrontation would be brief, like the ones before.
With quick and decisive strikes, he would defeat his foe with a resounding —Kabam!
The Domain of Miracles System wasted no time in congratulating Maxim for his victory, filling him with a sense of accomplishment and pride.
Ding!
—-
Congratulations, Comrade 'No Hands' Maxim…
—-
The System declared, sounding excited.
—-
You have achieved an incredible feat, earning yourself a whopping 30,000 coins.
—-
It added, emphasizing the magnitude of Maxim's accomplishment.
Upon hearing the news, Maxim's face lit up with pure joy, and he couldn't contain his laughter.
He said…
"Finally! I can play immersive games for hours on end!"
His words held great importance to him because even though participating in the UFA betting arena was not his main goa, he still needed it to gain Domain Coins.
It was simple, really – the more people bet on him, the more Domain Coins he would win.
Maxim understood that the Rankings and Records in the arena had some value, but they weren't his main concern.
It didn't matter how impressive his record was, if no one placed bets on him because he kept on winning, it's all the same thing.
However, this time was different.
Maxim had caught the attention of Polina and the wealthy viewers outside the café who were interested in Ecatarina's battle results and just by being arrogant, like putting the words 'No Hands' meaning he won't use his hands on this combat game sport, Maxim would geat their attention.
It was an opportunity he couldn't afford to miss and had to take full advantage of.
While lost in his thoughts, the System interrupted once again.
—-
Would you like to accept the next fight?
—-
This prompted Maxim to make a decision.
But in that very moment, something strange and unexplainable happened, disrupting the peaceful atmosphere around Maxim.
The world transformed before his eyes, as if it had been bathed in a beautiful red light.
It was an awe-inspiring sight that filled Maxim with wonder and curiosity—- yet soon he realized he was familiar with it.
"What?"
Maxim asked himself.
How could it appear this time, it isn't supposed to happen?
However, know the theory behind the butterfly effect, it made him calm down, he somehow accepted this.
Soon the message appeared.
—-
In the unknown mysterious place where shadows danced and a thin veil concealed hidden secrets. Seek out forgotten whispers that would unlock the secrets of interconnected worlds.
Soon, time when the moon would be cloaked in darkness, causing avatars to tremble and the forgotten to regain their power.
—-
As quickly as the message appeared, it vanished, leaving Maxim bewildered.
His mind raced with questions, and the weight of the message sank deep into his thoughts.
"It really is the message like when the apocalypse would enter the new realm."
Meanwhile, the word of this cryptic message spread rapidly across the internet, sparking speculation and curiosity.
Maxim, with a serious and determined face, broke the silence and spoke up. He sounded worried but strong.
"My comrades," he said quietly, "It looks like the end of the world is happening sooner than I thought. It has caught us by surprise, and I know I can't do everything. But don't worry, I won't leave you alone in this scary and confusing time. I'll do my best to lead you through this difficult situation and protect you from the terrible things that are coming.
"Just wait for my message to all of you…"
As Maxim spoke, he looked both determined and worried.
He knew how serious the situation was and felt the weight of it on his shoulders. He couldn't stand the idea of failing the people who depended on him. He had faced challenges before, but this one felt much bigger and scarier.
Still, he refused to give up.
He had a strong determination inside him that wouldn't let him quit.
Ding!
—-
We apologize for inconvenience…
Would you like to accept the next fight?
—-
Without any doubt, he shook his head and said to himself, "I still have things to do. There's something important I need to find. Once I have it, I can tell everyone about the terrible things that are about to happen and make them understand the dangers that are hiding in the dark."
Maxim's mind was filled with vivid memories of a time when huge worms destroyed his country, Bursia.
It was a disaster that caused a lot of pain and suffering.
The memory was still fresh and hurtful.
Now, in the virtual world of the game, Maxim was determined to stop such a disaster from happening again.
He refused to let history repeat itself.
He would use the power of the game with all his strength to help and protect the humanity he cared about, keeping them safe from the terrible things that were coming.
And so, with his strong beliefs intact, Maxim said goodbye to the Ultimate Fighting Arena (UFA).
As he got ready to leave, a feeling of seriousness washed over him.
He carefully picked up an object from the arena, a physical symbol of his journey, with his accomplishments recorded on it.
Little did he know how much his departure would affect the people outside the café in the real world.
The crowd, caught up in the excitement of the virtual battles, had celebrated his recent victory, cheering and clapping with joy.
"URAA!!"
"HURAAAHH!!"
"HURAAAHH!!!"
But when Maxim's image vanished from the screen, replaced by emptiness, the crowd fell into a stunned silence.
"Where'd he gone to?"
"He disappeared?"
"He's gone?"
Their happy expressions turned into a mix of surprise and disbelief, their eyes fixed on the big monitor that had shown the virtual battles.
It felt like time had stopped, and the weight of Maxim leaving hung in the air like an unasked question.
The realization that he was gone had a lasting impact on their emotions, and the memory of his presence stayed with them long after he had disappeared from view.
In a state of shock, they stood there, barely able to speak, completely absorbed in the message displayed on the monitor in front of them.
The words stared at them, searing into their minds:
—-
Player Comrade 'No Hands' Maxim left the game…
—-
It was a surprising revelation that shook them to their core.
"Huh?"
"What just happened?"
"He just left?"
At that moment, they understood the enormity of their failure.
They hadn't just failed to capture his true identity, but they also hadn't comprehended the mysterious nature of the man known as Maxim.
A heavy sense of confusion settled over them, suffocating their thoughts they suddenly remembered something.
"Wait, didn't we know that someone knows him here?"
"Right, his friends?"
"Where did they gone to too?"
It was clear that they were the only ones who had some understanding of Maxim's true self.
However, to their disappointment, Polina, Svetlana, and their friends were nowhere to be seen.
They had disappeared into the unknown, leaving them alone to grapple with the puzzle that was Maxim.
…
Meanwhile, Maxim was drawn to a simple village and as he got closer, he witnessed a truly sad and heartbreaking scene.
The village had a terrible place called the Slave Camp, where people were treated horribly and felt immense sadness. Maxim saw the suffering firsthand.
The slaves were in a terrible state, their bodies thin and weak from being mistreated for so long.
These poor people had lost their freedom and dignity.
Their eyes were filled with a desperate plea for someone to save them from their chains.
"Heeelllpp!"
"Helllpp us!"
"Please, buy us!"
They begged Maxim with feeble voices, hoping he would be their hero and free them from their misery.
"Take us out of here!!"
"Please, leave us!"
The sound of their cries was haunting, reminding Maxim of the unfairness and cruelty they faced every day.
However, despite the overwhelming sadness that surrounded him, Maxim made the difficult decision to ignore their pleas.
He chose to not see their suffering and turned away from their pain.
As if he had made up his mind and nothing could change it.