Upon logging in, Arvind found himself in Eldoria, a picturesque starting city surrounded by verdant hills and bustling markets. Its streets were filled with conversations between NPCs and players, blended so perfectly that distinguishing humans from AI became a challenge.
A familiar voice greeted him—SOLO's in-game assistant AI:
[System Assistant] Welcome to Eldoria, Developer Arvind. Current settings: Debug Mode active. Please input your commands.
"All right," he muttered, stretching his fingers. "Let's see what this world has to offer."
His first command spawned an inventory brimming with high-tier items:
Sword of Eternity (Legendary)
Ring of Endless Mana (Mythic)
Phantom Steed (Very Unique)
He smiled, donning an iridescent cloak named Aetherial Mantle (Super Mythic), its fabric shimmering as though woven from pure starlight.
[System Notification] Aetherial Mantle equipped. Defense +8000. Bonus: Evade +30%.
Determined to test combat, Arvind teleported to the Plains of Ashura. There, a pack of Darkfang wolves prowled with glowing red eyes. Summoning a Stormcaller Bow (Unique), he rained down ethereal arrows. The wolves fell quickly, their loot scattering on the ground: gold, rare hides, and a skill card—Piercing Cry (Rare).
[Loot Acquired] Skill Card: Piercing Cry (Rare). Effect: Reduces enemy Defense by 30% within range.
"Hmm," Arvind mused, surveying the battlefield. "I can do better than this."
He typed another command:
[Command Executed] Summon Treasure: Very Unique and Above.
In an instant, a glowing chest appeared, revealing a Flameheart Katana (Epic) and a skill card—Meteor Burst (Legendary).
[Treasure Acquired] Flameheart Katana (Epic). Damage +4500. Fire Element Effect.
Admiring his creations, a growing unease settled within him. The line between development and personal enjoyment began to blur.