In an unknown non-advanced technological world where any sense of modern semblance was a bliss, being stripped from a proper sophisticated human within a society full of cool gadgets and unlimited access to any available knowledge—was usually the highlighted struggle of being transported to another world.
However, in my case, for some reason—
I had access to the whole freakin' internet.
"I don't think that a mere NPC in a video game should have this kind of access at all…"
Now with the obviousness that something was wrong with my existence in this seemingly digital world, could this power be related to the redacted ability that I possessed in my biography tab?
—Abilities—
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"The notifications are also still spamming in the background…"
Well, back to the internet.
Albeit lacking any kind of real identity, and an actual email, I was able to fully navigate the sea of information through the very same search engine that I was familiar with before I got murdered by an unknown entity and transported here.
From the grand library of videos to the degenerate and toxic-spawn of social media, my hands weaved the floating holographic keyboards that registered the input from the touch of my fingers.
And with the literal internet connected to the back of my brain, I was also able to access the real timeline of events.
Today was the 15th of October, 2030.
The day I decided to grab a victim for unmasking, and the day of my possible disappearance from the real world, was 12th of October, 2025.
Five years had actually passed in the real world.
"... I can't find it."
I searched my name and there was no news about it anywhere on the internet.
There was no news about the finding of a serial killer who rips the face of innocent people every month, nor was there any news about the dead body of a terrifying paranormal creature riddled with stabbing wounds.
"My name wasn't even on any watchlist or list of deceased…"
I tried making any kind of email, but I failed to do so because the registration process now required an intensive submission of phone numbers and proof of identification documents.
Connecting to my old account is impossible either, as I've set up an extra verification measure that needed atleast the confirmation of one of the five devices I had.
Which I clearly had access to none at the moment.
The lack of preparation was definitely on my fault.
"Why so much requirement?? Isn't making an email supposed to be as easy as typing your first and last name before??"
Without any method of making an account on a social platform, I couldn't connect back to my acquaintances.
Not to mention, my family and siblings, especially my oldest sister, was very keen on not meddling with any sort of social media.
The only concrete clue about them were the phone numbers that I couldn't interact with unless I also had one.
And there was also a chance that they already got a new one, making my only clue about contacting them back to obsolete.
"It felt as if I had just been erased from that world…"
The depressing realization aside, I also managed to progress in filling the shitty holes that were left by the inconsistent info dumps that I received.
I was able to enter the official website of the VRMMO that I'm currently in, alongside what kind of game that I'm currently in.
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Fallen Carcosa Online – A Horror Survival Colony-Management VRMMO.
Step into the chilling world of Carcosa, where the land is shrouded in perpetual anomaly and unspeakable horrors lurk at every turn. You play as the Storyteller, a fragile yet attentive messiah that was blessed with psionic powers to lead and create a safe haven for the inhabitants of Carcosa.
Guide and bless the survivors of this nightmarish world using the powerful resonance boons known as Fairytales, by using your experience and imagination to put enhanced words into a book-like medium, and then make your chosen Troupe's member resonate with it to give them unique and powerful influence to the world.
In Fallen Carcosa Online, you will immerse yourself in an ever-evolving, self-driven storytelling experience filled with endless possibilities. Forge alliances, recruit new members to your colony-like bastion, develop groundbreaking technologies unrestricted by conventional tech trees, and harness the sheer willpower of humanity to fend off the nightmarish threats that plague the land.
Will you uncover the dark secrets hidden within Carcosa and break its cycle of despair? Your journey will test your resolve as you confront the horrors that threaten to consume everything you've built.
Warning: This game features explicit and disturbing scenarios that may be unsettling for sensitive players. To ensure a safe and healthy experience, all players are required to pass a Major Mental State Examination. Successful candidates will receive free mental healthcare and monthly check-ups to support their mental wellbeing in supported countries.
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Within the official website, there was a link that directed me to make an appointment to attend this Major Mental State Examination.
"Has the gaming regulation changed this drastically over the past years?"
Despite not being an avid gamer myself, I still updated myself about things that were happening in the game industry and community.
Still, I'm more leaning to the normie side of the spectrum, so my opinion probably doesn't count.
"... I see."
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Fallen Carcosa Online will be released globally on the 20th of December, 2030.
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The game wasn't even out, there were zero players referred as the Storyteller in this world as of now.
Well, now the constant nagging that I'm currently experiencing made sense somehow.
[The Ordeal of the Dusk will be approaching in 10 hours_]
[However, due to the absence of the Storytellers in this world, the Random Events will be regulated to spawning a regular amount of Calamity Objects]
[This message will appear invisible to every instances of entities in this world, if you received this sequence of notification, please notify any of the Arbiters to prevent further complications in your immersive playing experience]
"Despite being the middle of the daylight, it takes quite a while to reach the dusk, huh."
It might be quite confusing to someone who read the timer as '10 hours left until dusk' while it was still in the brightest broad daylight of the moment, which passed far from morning.
Well, that was because the cycle of a day was 48 hours instead of the usual 24 hours.
The length of the daytime and nighttime respectively was 24 hours, meaning that the people of this world slept two deep-sleeps a day to maintain a healthy body.
"If there is no time fluctuation between this world and the real world, then it would be safe to say that this world is designed so that the player can cycle through the daytime and nighttime experience one day each."
With the night time being predominantly filled with something called Random Events and Calamity Objects, it seemed that the developer wanted their players to have one whole day to prepare and one whole day to go through the adversity.
"A Horror Survival Colony-Management VRMMO…"
I guess the reason why there is a lot of information for a single NPC like me was to allow the player to judge on whether I'm suitable enough to join this so-called 'Troupe'.
"So I'm basically a recruitable colonist, huh."
Just as I wanted to wrap up this whole internet surfing and decided to give myself a moment to process this whole information, I sensed an individual trying to sneak into the vicinity of my wooden cabin.
I peeked through the peephole that I grafted to the wall beside the door.
It was a woman with long orange hair and a pair of beastly wolf-like ears on top of her head.
She hadn't seen me yet.
I wonder if I could open her detail screen just like how I could do it with mine.
"..."
It looked like I could.
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[Lupina]
[Wolf Beastman, Female, Age 22 (28), Unaffiliated]
—Abilities—
[Feral Rage: In the heat of battle, this individual can enter a berserk state, drastically increasing her strength, speed, and pain tolerance. In this state, she becomes a relentless force of nature, capable of tearing through enemies with raw power. Her senses sharpen, allowing her to anticipate and react to attacks with animalistic reflexes]
—Highlighted Traits—
[Predatory Instincts: This individual has heightened senses and an innate understanding of hunting and tracking. Her keen sense of smell and sharp eyesight allow her to detect even the faintest trails, making her a formidable pursuer]
[Unquenchable Hunger: This individual possesses an insatiable appetite for both physical and emotional pleasures. Her constant yearning drives her to seek out new experiences, often leading her into dangerous situations and risky encounters]
[Beastly Resilience: This individual's body is incredibly durable, able to withstand extreme physical punishment. Her rapid healing factor ensures that injuries mend quickly, though scars may remain as trophies of past battles]
—
[<{Biography}> {Inventory} {Health} {Needs} {Social} {Log} {Info}]
—
[Inventory]
[Mass carried: 4.9 kg, Overall armor: 35%]
—Equipment—
[Steel Broadsword (good 90%) - 1.2 kg]
—Apparel—
[Reinforced Leather Vest (good 75%) - 1.0 kg]
[Padded Leather Tunic (good 80%) - 0.9 kg]
[Quilted Undergarment (good 85%) - 0.5 kg]
[Waist Pouch (normal 90%) - 0.4 kg]
[Leather Boots (normal 90%) - 0.7 kg]
—Items—
[Small Herb Pouch (good 100%) - 0.2 kg]
[Potion of Healing (strong 100%) - 0.2 kg]
[Dried Meat Rations (normal 90%) - 0.5 kg]
—
[{Biography} <{Inventory}> {Health} {Needs} {Social} {Log} {Info}]
—
[Health Status]
[Overall Health: 95%, Pain: 15%]
—Vitals—
[Consciousness: 95%]
[Movement: 100%]
[Manipulation: 90%]
[Hearing: 150%]
[Sight: 110%]
[Breathing: 100%]
[Blood Filtration: 110%]
[Blood Pumping: 110%]
[Metabolism: 105%]
[Lifeline: 100%]
[Sanity: 80%]
—Injuries—
[Right Shoulder: Bruised (minor - 10% pain)]
[Left Leg: Scratched (minor - 5% pain)]
—Conditions—
[Heightened Libido: This individual experiences a constant state of arousal, which can distract her from focusing fully on tasks (10 days)]
—Enhancements—
[Rapid Regeneration: Minor wounds heal in half the usual time]
—
[{Biography} {Inventory} <{Health}> {Needs} {Social} {Log} {Info}]
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