Chapter 2: A light within the darkness
The morning sun filtered through the cracks in the curtains, bathing the small room in a soft, golden light.
Alex sat by the window, staring out at the tranquil view. His thoughts were a whirlwind, swirling around the memories and emotions of the life he now inhabited.
This wasn't just a game anymore. This was real. He was Alex Dragonheart, the orphan, the boy who had lost everything.
But somehow, his heart was heavy with a sense of responsibility—a responsibility to someone dear.
His gaze shifted to the corner of the room where a small, wooden desk sat. A framed picture of a girl caught his attention—a young girl with bright eyes and a wide smile Lily. His younger sister.
She had been sick for over a year now, bedridden and struggling to stay alive. Alex's heart ached every time he thought about her. His entire life had been about saving her, about doing whatever it took to pay for her treatment.
But now, with his world turned upside down, the future seemed uncertain.
Alex leaned back, rubbing his temples. As his mind wandered, it inevitably returned to Etheron Chronicles—the game.
He had spent countless hours playing it, immersed in its world of magic and battle. But there was one thing that always stood out.
The Chosen of the Goddess
Ethan Williams.