Synopsis

The chapter opens with the protagonist realizing he cannot log out of the VR game and that death in the game is real. He decides that to find a way to log out, he needs to focus on completing quests and growing stronger. He navigates the game's interface, completes tutorial quests, and uses his system to distribute points in his character profile to improve strength, stamina, and agility. He is then immediately thrown into a new quest involving bandits, setting the stage for his first real fight.