Riko was a legendary online gamer. In the real world, he was known as a pro-gamer with extraordinary skills. But that day, he decided to face a challenge even the best players avoided: The Abyss of End, a dungeon infamous as "the prison with no escape." The game had long been a nightmare for the community, with no one ever returning alive.

A final system message appeared on his screen:

Warning: You are entering The Abyss of End. There is no turning back. Are you sure?

Without hesitation, Riko pressed "Yes."

The world turned pitch black. The air was thick with a menacing aura, and the echoes of unseen creatures filled the void. Before him stood a towering black portal. As he stepped inside, a system notification popped up:

Welcome to The Abyss of End. Prepare yourself for death.

Riko advanced confidently, wielding his legendary sword, Crimson Reaver, to cut down wave after wave of monsters. Yet, for every creature he defeated, two more appeared—stronger and faster each time.

Reaching the final floor, Riko faced the dungeon's boss: Thaz, the Eternal Guardian, Level 13,290. Clad in black armor with glowing red eyes, Thaz wielded a massive spear that seemed capable of splitting the world.

System Notification: Thaz has activated "Void Berserker Mode." All enemy stats have tripled.

Riko unleashed his ultimate abilities, saved for this very moment. Despite his devastating attacks, Thaz's HP barely moved. One strike from Thaz's spear shattered Riko's armor entirely.

System Notification: Your HP has reached 0. You have died.

Riko didn't just die in the game. His body in the real world collapsed. The monitor in his room displayed a final message:

Goodbye, player. You are unworthy.