Chapter 14: Chance to earn a surname
Victor shifted into a more relaxed position in his chair and added, "And even fewer have realized what you did. That increasing your stats actually affects your real body."
Adyr went quiet for a moment, then asked, "It's insane. What kind of game alters your physical body just by playing it?"
Victor shrugged. "I don't know. Even my father was shocked when he found out yesterday."
"Even your father?" Adyr asked, not hiding his surprise.
"Yeah. And he said not even the Twelve City Lords fully understand what this game really is." He paused for a beat. "He said it felt like something... touched by alien hands."
A tense silence settled over the room for a moment before Victor spoke again, his voice lower, now more serious.
"Look, Adyr. I know I'm the one who dragged you into this game, but I had no idea how deep it went, or how dangerous it really is. You're not just my best friend. You saved my life once, and I brought you in because I wanted you to have a real shot at what this world could offer."
He paused, took a breath, then continued.
"But that's not why I asked you here today. You need to see the full picture now. This isn't just a game—it's something much bigger. And the risks? They're real."