Chapter 1: Arthur
Inside his small and modest apartment, Arthur Vesper sat on his bed, staring intently at his phone, unwilling to miss even a single part of his favorite novel. After months of waiting, the sixth volume of "The Rise of the Sovereign Sword" —a story adored by many, including Arthur—had finally been released. The moment he returned home late from work, he began reading it eagerly, so absorbed that he even forgot to take off his shoes.
After several hours of reading, he tossed his phone aside onto the bed and stretched out wearily, muttering, "That was really good."
He stared at the ceiling, where faint traces of dawn light had begun to seep in, and only then did he realize he had lost track of time while reading. He wanted to get up, but his exhaustion glued him to the bed. Resigned, he thought, 'Luckily, I don't have work tomorrow.'
Before he knew it, his consciousness began to fade, and within seconds, he fell asleep just like that.
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"Mmm..."
Arthur's eyelids trembled, and after a brief moment, he opened his dry, tired eyes—strained from staring at his phone all night. The bright midday light greeted him, forcing him to squint, unable to see clearly.
He raised his hand to shield his eyes and thought, 'Dammit, I forgot to close the window.'