Defense specialization and what precedes it.

Introduction

This work contains convenient plot developments.

It is also expected that some readers may find the narrative inconsistent or jarring, as the author began writing merely as a form of relaxation.

Those seeking a fully realized 【VRMMO】-style gameplay experience are not recommended to read this.

If you find these aspects particularly unpleasant, close the page promptly and discontinue reading this work. Forcing oneself to continue is not true relaxation or leisure reading.

Instead, it is recommended to seek out other enjoyable works afterward.

With these points in mind, please proceed.

"Ugh... I’ve hardly ever played games before..."

Hinata, staring at the game package shoved into her hands by her friend Shiromine Risa, exhales.

"Risa always drags me into things like this..."

The package shows a few men and women wielding swords and staves. NewWorld Online is written in bright letters.

A VRMMO game, a genre surging in sales recently. Maple holds the hardware, thin and dust-covered.

She had bought it, pushed by Risa, without thinking.

"Hah... I can't seem to say no..."

In Maple's hand, a note. Given by Risa. It lists what must be done to begin the game.

"Looking at those sparkling eyes... I can't say no..."

Risa already believes Maple will start. Not starting feels like a cruelty. Maple cannot refuse.

"Fine...! Let's set it up."

She wipes the dust away. Turns on the device.

She does not hate games.

Just a little time, she thinks. That should be enough.

She thought it thus, and began the initial setup.