Someone who can't trust the words of other people, only seeing lies and deception, thinking that everyone else only cares about themselves. Yet still wants to believe in the kindness of those who are around him.
That is the person who Luel has become and aiming to change from as he's trying to do better.
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As Luel stares, overwhelmed by the image of a Dark Gray World, someone speaks from behind him.
[Welcome to RAIDS ONLINE, dearest player.]
When Luel turns around, what he sees is a young girl wearing black luster clothes, a combination of a coat, miniskirt, and high boots. The girl, whose black luster clothes that highlight her fair white skin and beautiful face along with her light silver short hair, introduces herself to Luel.
[I'm Selene, the support NPC and poster girl of RAIDS ONLINE.]
Selene, whom Luel can only describe as a reincarnation and personification of an Idol, gave a kind smile to Luel that made him believe once again in the kindness within humanity.
[Please kindly introduce yourself, player.]
As Luel loses his mind on the possible path of fantasy adventure together with the NPC Idol (Non-Player Character), a screen appears right in front of Luel as Selene requests for his name with a lovely expression far from an average NPC.
...Please enter your character name...
"Oh, right... So that's what you're asking..."
Disappointed by the reality that Selene is truly just a regular NPC, Luel thinks carefully about his character name.
Of course, his real name is out of the question. Since Luel is planning to livestream his game as a form of recreational activity to get used to society once again, using his real name would be a little embracing if people who know him learn about his livestream. He's trying his best to gain back his confidence in front of other people but he's not that ready yet for that level of self-exposure.
So how about his family name, Xxxx? Nope, that would attract more attention since it's quite a unique name. Then a combination of his first and last name, Siel. It sounds more like a girl's name so Luel decided to put it aside.
Luel's favorite colors, Purple-White. His unique appearance, Fluffy-Hair. The name of his family's dog, Lambo. The name of his family's cat, Pot'Cholo. Luel's favorite kitchen appliance, Blender-Kun.
Luel spent an hour just to think of a character name that would suit his interest. Until he finally convinced the imaginary Council of Luel inside his head for the name ClooverLeaf. But before Luel can type the name ClooverLeaf, he suddenly has a realization of how cringe that name is.
That's why Luel's character name ends up as Lucent. Which means a beacon of light at the depths of the darkness or the Moon itself.
[It is nice to finally know your name, Lucent.]
Selene once again displayed a kind smile, which can be described as a beacon of light, while saying the name that Luel made up in mere seconds, wasting the hour he spent debating for a cool and awesome name.
[The next step is for us to know which Devour Class you have compatibility with, Lucent.]
Selene began explaining the process of the compatibility test.
In RAIDS ONLINE, there are six classes of Devour. The White Beast Alpha, Azure Beast Asherah, Vermilion Beast Aurora, Lightning Beast Saber, Nine-tailed Beast Fiamma, and Moonlight Beast Orion.
The White Beast Alpha holds dominion in the Land. The Azure Beast Asherah controls the Ocean Water. The Vermilion Beast Aurora soars freely in the Sky. The Lightning Beast Saber is a Sword of Lightning that can cut anything it deems. The Nine-tailed Beast Fiamma has the power of Flame that can burn anything to ashes and cinders. The Moonlight Beast Orion carries the blessing of the Moon, empowering the Beast in terms of healing, strength, and speed.
Hearing those explanations, Luel has already decided which class of Devour he wants to choose. However...
[You can't choose which one of the six Devour Classes you would belong to, Lucent. It will be decided by the compatibility test done by the VR Gear you're currently wearing in real life.]
That reality brought Luel down on his knees. Unfortunately, the VR Gear or virtual reality gear, a headgear that Luel is currently wearing while his real body is asleep, is doing a complete body and brain scan to determine Luel's compatibility with the six Devour Class.
If Luel could freely choose, he would choose to be with the Moonlight Beast Orion since it is the class that holds a closer relation to the NPC Selene. After all, Selene means Goddess of the Moon, or at least that is what every player like Luel who falls for Selene at first sight thought.
...Ding!...
A notification sound echoes within his surroundings, indicating that the VR Gear is done with the compatibility test.
When Selene announced the result of Luel's compatibility test, Luel couldn't believe the words that Selene said in her heartwarming voice.
[Congratulations, Lucent. Your compatibility test shows that you belong to the Moonlight Beast Orion Class.]
"FAQ YEAH!..."
For the first time in a long time, as he shouted a loud cheer of victory, Luel thought that the odds were in his favor, especially thanks to his new Idol, Selene. Or so he thought until he learned the other details of his compatibility test that would bring hardship and despair to his days of playing RAIDS ONLINE.
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PuroShark Writer's Note.
Here is the character concept design for Selene. Look at the comment.