The Transmigrated Author
Axel, a struggling novelist, stumbles upon an otherworldly online writing tool promising an unprecedented level of realism for storytelling. Interested, he hurriedly signs up without reading into the terms and conditions. Ready to breathe life into his almost-finished novel, Axel excitedly imports his work into the platform shortly before drifting off to sleep. To his surprise, Axel awakens as an unnamed character within the very world he once wrote. Shortly after his arrival, he was given a system that officially entwined his destiny with that of the novel he created. Projection of chapters: 900 - 1000 chapters Releases for chapters are scheduled at midnight - early morning AEDT time.
Overthinking (2)
[Paris, Jardin des Tuileries - The Park]
Jan nodded, then his expression turned serious as he changed the topic.
"I never got to ask you this, but... during the lockdown, did you ever encounter a man in all black with a mask and sword?"
I assumed he was referring to 'Axel,' my mercenary persona. "Yeah," I nodded. "He was the one who gave me the bow earlier."
"Really?!"
Jan was getting excited over someone he didn't even know.
"I only caught a glimpse," I continued, "but he did end up defeating the other guy."
I shrugged, adding to the lie. "That guy had some intense aura if you ask me."
"He had a strong aura too?!" Jan leaned in closer with starry eyes.
"Yeah, aura," I replied, trying to keep my voice steady.
"He did some cool techniques with his sword. But after he defeated that large guy, he just... disappeared into thin air."
Jan's eyes were wide with awe.