I Exploited a Bug in the Leveling System and Became a God
In a world where reality and gaming are indistinguishably intertwined, virtual reality games have evolved to the point where players can live out entire lifetimes in digital realms. One such game, "Eternal Ascension", has captured the world's attention with its revolutionary leveling system that mimics the complexities of real life. The game is so advanced that it can simulate everything from intense combat to the nuances of politics and economics.
Our protagonist, Kane, is a down-on-his-luck gamer who has never quite made it big in the professional gaming world. He spends most of his days grinding in low-level areas, scraping by with just enough in-game currency to pay his rent in the real world. However, his fortunes change when he accidentally discovers a bug in the leveling system — a tiny, overlooked flaw that allows him to manipulate experience points in a way the game's developers never intended.