‘Earth, August 31 3117. The world is at peace and Games started to develop again.

[Second World] A VRMMO game, made by my uncle Sid, known for its violence, free movements, and too much realism because of that it was divided into two categories. First is the rainbow category where you can join almost instantly and the second is the Black and white category or referred to as a Real game. Joining is hard, you will be taken to a certain test with regards to mental and body health and also parents’ consent. The second world features live events in movies or on shows which gained the real game its fame. But enough of that because right now. I am spending my last moments inside the [Second World].

It was a beautiful setting. A field full of flowers as the wind blows gently carrying some of the petals in the air. I walk straight through the field as the screen appears in front of me.

“Welcome to Guild GoLF Garden”

. The sweet fragrance of the flower enters as I walk past until I reached the top of the cliff. Below appears the sparkling water of the beautiful blue sea as the sea serpent monsters jumped from afar enjoying their life before being hunted down by players. As I enjoyed the view, I was taken by surprise as someone hugged me from behind crying.

“Lyn”, I said as I held her hand before I turn around slowly to face her. “Please, go back. The doctor can still save you.”, she said looking at me with a tearful face. “The doctor can only extend my life not save me. I have been here for 10 years and yet my body is slowly weakening. It is a rare disease, not even the advance researchers and doctors could find the cure.”, I said as I smile and wiped her tears. “But even so!!! Why!!? If you are still alive! They can still find a way to cure you… so please-“. “I can feel it”, I interrupted her as she begs me to come back to the operating room. “My body is so weakened I doubt the medicine could keep me alive for a week. So please stop asking me to go back. It’s hard to look at you guys every single day at the hospital. I don’t want to burden you all any longer.”

“That’s not true! We all love you that’s why your family and we your friends always come to see you.” She yelled looking at me with angry eyes soon as I said my piece. I was about to tell her my feelings when suddenly my sight went black. All I can hear was her voice in a panic calling out to me. “Nil! What’s wrong?! Nil! Niiil!!!”.

My head was spinning but I already told my uncle not to log me out unless my heart stops beating so I knew I was not dead yet. When I opened my eyes, I look up and saw her long black hair and her pretty black eyes covered in tears as they dropped in my face. Laying my head on her lap covered on her long white dress I tried to move my hand and stroke her hair but it seems my weakened state makes my character hard to control. She then immediately grabbed my hand and feel it on her face. “You know I am truly grateful to all of you.” “mmm,” she said as she remained looking at me. “Our times together even if it was in the game, it was fun.” “mmm.” “I still want to be more with you guys, dammit!!”, with my emotions poured out I yelled as tears escaped within my eyes. She listened and cried with me until the end. “Nil,” she said in a sweet voice. “What is it?” “Uncle said your body can’t hold much longer.” She continued. “I know.”

“You know, I was afraid to tell you this but... since I am going to die soon. I want you to know how much I loved you.” I said it my true feelings I finally said it. “Dummy, I already know that but how dense can you be not knowing how much I love you more than you know.” Ah, I am an idiot. Why didn’t I realized it after all this time? “I guess the fear of my sickness kept me from noticing it ha ha ha- uhmp?!”, I was stunned as she immediately kissed me. It was at that moment that I remember all the times that we have been together and all the moments that I have been wasted. It was regretful but right now this moment is all I have. Her lips taste so sweet and soft yet, I can taste the sourness of her cries. I closed my eyes feeling that moment until

“Wooohooo” “Yeah, that’s our founder” “Go brother Nil” “hey let me go! I’m gonna kiss him too.” Cheers and loud noises were heard not far away from us. The jolly group that came destroying our moment were none other than my guildmates. “Haah Geez you guy… really. Way to ruin the moment hahaha.” I smiled back as I looked at them while being helped by Lyn to stand up. At that moment the sun began to set and we all stand looking at the nice view of the sunset. “oh yeah. Since I still have time. [Inventory summon Black Obsidian Wedding ring.]”, as I shouted the command two black rings with purple diamond appears in front of my hand. “thank you with this we are married hehe” Lyn finally smiled as she wears the ring and we continued looking at the beautiful sunset.

Dying inside the game my mind went blank afterward. I don’t know how much time had passed by but it sure is cold and there is eternal darkness all around me. I can’t seem to know what’s going on but I’m already tired and tried to rest in this eternal darkness. A moment later there’s this heavy feeling that something is sucking me in like a vacuum. I didn’t bother to do anything since I don’t even know what’s going on. I’m already dead and whatever is going on I am powerless to do something about it. The vacuum stopped and it feels like I am floating again in this eternal darkness but after some tim,e there was a voice. “Forgive us.” What was that? Is it just my imagination?

“Fate never left you and given you the weak body destined to you. Despite that, you’ve never resented nor blamed God for your suffering. I’m grateful that it was you.” A sweet yet sorrowful tone belongs to a woman came into my mind. I don’t know half of what she said but I guess ignoring her won’t get me anywhere. “I do know there is God but I don’t know whose God is real also if he is the cause of my disease then I’m sure he has a reason. Also, I didn’t suffer all my life. In fact, for me, I think the one who suffers the most are my parents.” I thought about complaining though but then I am already dead, also I live the most what they have given me when I was alive. As a matter of fact, I am truly blessed with people all around me. I stood proudly for everything till the end. “Thank you” the voice became rather cheerful. “Now to compensate of your inescapable fate you were given a choice. Would you like to continue living in another planet or would you like to come to heaven and rest? Ahh… If it were my guildmates I’m sure they would choose to live on another planet but for me without them… without my family … also Lyn…. “I would like to go to heaven please.” “As you wish please prepare your mind as we erase your memories. Beginning in-“. “WAIT!!!” I shouted in panic as I heard something bad. “what is it?” “Please don’t erase my memories.” “I’m sorry but since you are special being played by fate without given the chance to escape or defying it we have no choice but to erase it.” “T-then what if I continued to live in another world and die there, would my memories remain when I go to heaven?” there is no way I’m letting my precious memories go. This is the only treasure that I have. To simply throw it away is something I will never do especially the one and only memory that I made with Lyn. “Yes… As long as you die not by suicide or letting others kill you on purpose.” That’s some specific way to die, seems like she knows what I was thinking. “Then please oh mysterious voice let me continue to live in another world.” “As you wish” After that light engulf my body as I fall down? Going into the planet?

The group saw the sunset until the end knowing that one of them had finally disappeared. They stayed like that till night comes inside the game. There was still silence as the silver moon shines until one of them finally began to cry and then the rest follows. They continued until they silently log out one by one without saying a word.

That Time a special announcement was heard. A horn sounded followed by the slow ringing of a bell. All of the players knew that sound. Another player died in real life. That’s how the [Second Life] values its players, however, many were shocked as they heard the player’s name.

Attention!! We sadly informed you that the player: Nil_143 has died! Player Info RName: Nil Mark Gilla GName: Nil_143 Guild:GoLF Faction: none Wanted Records: Freedom Kingdom, Demi Kingdom, Paladin Kingdom, Unified Kingdom Duel Rank: 9th PVP Rank: 15th Monthly tournament Rank: 11th Speed Dungeon clearing Rank: 25th Monster Hunting Rank: 40th Exploring Rank: 1st

Shortly after the announcement. Another one came.

"ATTENTION!!!!! Please be advise!! Players will be forced to log out due to an earthquake near the main server. Players near the area please remain calm and take care. Thank you."